designers

COLLEEN O’KREY

Meet Coleen O’Krey

Design Consultant

  • When did you join Lawrance Furniture? How did you come to work here? 

I just started working for the Lawrance family this year. I was looking for a good fit for quality luxury furniture for my clients as well as a company that I could see myself working at based on the family atmosphere and the almost limitless possibilities that they offer with their customization.

  • Why do you enjoy working at Lawrance? What’s your favorite thing about working in the furniture/design industry? 

They are a great company to work for considering everyone is there to support each other and make sure that our customers get the best service possible.

  • What’s your favorite piece at Lawrance? 

My favorite piece is the Lexi sofa with its nostalgic timeless design, it’s warm wooden frame, gorgeous forest green velvet and long tufted seat.

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  • How would you describe your personal style? 

My style is a bit eclectic/maximalist. I love to mix pieces together from different eras. Bright bold pops of colors, textures and shapes, with lots to look at around the room for conversation.

  • Who’s your favorite designer? 

Kelly Wearstler. I absolutely love how she can put the unexpected abstract with traditional and blend different times within a space.

  • What’s your favorite color? 

I would have to say any shade of blue.

  • List 2-3 fun facts about you. 

I was in the beauty industry for over 25 years. I was in the nightclub industry for many years. My bible since I was 11 has been Architectural Digest.

 

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Phone: 877-338-0412  Email: colleeno@lawrance.com

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Christie Rumsey

Meet Christie Rumsey

Design Consultant

  • When did you join Lawrance Furniture? How did you come to work here? 

I’ve wanted to work for Lawrance since I was a little girl. I’m a 5th generation San Diegan with deep local artistic roots. For over 20 years I have helped to curate multiple galleries and retail spaces as well as hundreds of homes and businesses through local art and furniture placement. I have a Bachelor’s degree from SDSU in Applied Arts with an emphasis in Painting and Printmaking/ Gallery Exhibition Design.

  • Why do you enjoy working at Lawrance? What’s your favorite thing about working in the furniture/design industry? 

I love working with the team/family here at Lawrance. Everyone I work with is kind, helpful and highly motivated to provide exceptional customer service and design. I prefer and generally have chosen to work for local San Diego Companies. Lawrance is the ultimate local company for design sales. I am proud to work here. 

My favorite thing about working in the design industry is making connections with clients and being able to offer my strengths as a visual artist to develop designs that suit not only their daily needs but the needs of their emotions. christier favorite

  • What’s your favorite piece at Lawrance? 

Currently, I am enamoured with the amazing new Italian collection: The free-standing options of this collection and the juxtaposition of modern design with organic elements is right up my alley. 

  • How would you describe your personal style? 

I love clean lines, color and to create a visceral experience in my designs. I definitely have a sophisticated earthy vibe. I like to add in visual and actual texture. I tend to reach towards pops of yummy organic pieces that make me swoon. 

  • Who’s your favorite designer? 

Hands down, Pamela Shamshiri

  • What’s your favorite color? 

GREEN! If I could use it in every space, I likely would as it makes me and most people feel good. That and a sea glass blue-green. Which I guess is also green. 

  • List 2-3 fun facts about you. 

I am a mother of 2 humans, 2 chihuahuas, 1 cat and a leopard gecko. We also have a pack of coyotes that call our neighborhood home lately. 

I am a trained fine art painter and printmaker

I enjoy outdoor activities and spend my free time hiking and camping.

 

Phone: 877-860-0807  Email: christier@lawrance.com

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Ana

Ana

Ana has loved design and used it as source of inspiration since she was just a young girl. Her father, a nuclear engineer, was a big influence in her life. His love of nature and fine craftsmanship helped Ana realize that she could make a representation of anything she can see – a life lesson she has taken to heart and uses frequently in her line of work.

Ana describes her sense of style as eclectic. She mixes the old with the new, antiques with contemporary furnishings. During the holidays, her sense of style really shines and she frequently changes the theme of a room to match the current season.

When Ana isn’t designing lovely rooms for her clients, she is a self-described “cat woman”. Her four feline friends roam along custom shelves in her living room – but, of course, those shelves perfectly match the flow and design of the room!

Let Ana help you design the home or office of your dreams!

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Phone: 877-338-0412  Email: Anar@lawrance.com

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Ben

Ben

Ben has had a long love affair with the contemporary furniture industry. The details of classic and timeless furniture designs captured his interest at a young age and he has been in the business for more than 50 years.

Early in his career, Ben took a break to serve his country in the U.S. Army. He was recruited by Ed Haimsohn, the former CEO of Lawrance Furniture, in 1981 and has been with the company as one of their most successful designers ever since.

The pride that Ben takes in his position is reflected in the customized service he provides. His extensive product knowledge and flair for contemporary furniture design, in combination with his honesty and integrity, have earned him the loyalty of a vast number of clients.

When it was time for Lawrance Furniture to grow, Ben applied his talents and skills to assist in the opening of the newest showroom in Encinitas. But it’s North County, specifically, Carlsbad, that he calls home.

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Phone: 877-860-0807  Email: benc@lawrance.com

designers

Lexi Sadler

Meet Lexi Sadler 

At the young age of fourteen, Lexi discovered a passion for interior design and never looked back. She graduated with honors from the American Institute of Interior Design and went on to run a thriving interior design business for five years in Phoenix, AZ. Her work was featured in Arizona’s The View magazine. After her success in Arizona, Lexi returned to her home state of California where she became an American Lighting Association Certified Lighting Designer.

Lexi’s focus is creating a space that her clients will love for years to come. She believes everyone deserves to come home to their own personalized sanctuary. Lexi helps her clients express their personalities in their own homes through sophisticated design. She excels at understanding her client’s mindset.

Lexi has a good eye for color and guides her clients smoothly through design concepts to create unique, innovative, and fashion-forward styles that reflect their tastes and add to their home’s values.

Lexi’s twelve years of experience in interior design and her ability to tailor designs to clients’ needs make her an invaluable asset to her clients, both new and old.

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Phone: 877-338-0412  Email: Lexis@lawrance.com

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Cecilia

Meet Cecilia Zieba

Design Consultant

When did you join Lawrance Furniture? How did you come to work here? 

I joined the Lawrance team in 2014.

I was brought up in a family owned Interior Design business in Florida and moved to San Diego in 1977. I applied for a job at Lawrance back then and was interviewed by the founding father of Lawrance Ed Haimsohn! He told me I was spunky but to young! 

It took 37 years to ripen to perfection, like a fine bottle of wine they couldn’t resist me! 

Why do you enjoy working at Lawrance? What’s your favorite thing about working in the furniture/design industry? 

I’m a huge believer in supporting locally owned businesses! 

It’s an honor to bring my gifts, talents and help clients “Love The Home They Live In”

What’s your favorite piece at Lawrance? 

The Amon Floating Bed by Planum rocks my world. In a gorgeous water front city like San Diego you can float away to dreamland in this bed! 

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I also am nutty over the Shark Fin marble and glass cocktail table by Cattelan Italia!

How would you describe your personal style? 

I’m eclectic through and through, nothing boring for me! 

Who’s your favorite designer? 

The incomparable Kelly Wearstler!  Wooohooo….you go girl. 

What’s your favorite color? 

I love the color Orange! It represents: Wellness, Creativity, Joy, Enthusiasm and Determination.

I own a collection of Orange Fayette glass vases. It makes me happy looking at them!

List 2-3 fun facts about you. 

I love an early morning run to set the tone of my day.  

I am an accomplished painter artist. 

I can play the accordion! Beer Barrel Polka anyone? 

Phone: 877-860-0807  Email: Ceciliaz@lawrance.com

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Esther

Meet Esther Goya

Design Consultant

  • When did you join Lawrance Furniture? How did you come to work here? 
I began my career at Lawrance in April, 1987.  Since then, I’ve helped hundreds, if not thousands, of clients furnish their homes locally and from coast to coast.
  • Why do you enjoy working at Lawrance? What’s your favorite thing about working in the furniture/design industry? 
I love what I do!  Helping clients create a home environment that is comfortable, inviting and reflects their unique personalities and lifestyle is a challenge I enjoy. My favorite thing about working as a designer is developing a relationship with my clients, while helping them create a beautifully furnished home.
  • What’s your favorite piece at Lawrance? 
Choosing a favorite piece of Lawrance furniture is impossible- there are way too many fabulous options. However, I definitely appreciate the amazing designs and the engineering of our many multi-functional Italian motion pieces.
 

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  • How would you describe your personal style? 
I would describe my personal style as timeless contemporary.  I like to integrate some “wow” pieces into my designs, while keeping the overall look clean and timeless.
  • Who’s your favorite designer? 
There are so many great Italian designers that I like.  The Italian furniture designers have brought their edge in the fashion world to their exciting furniture designs. I appreciate their flair for combining interesting shapes and finishes into their designs, while keeping comfort and longevity in mind.
  • What’s your favorite color? 
When it comes to adding color to an interior space, I look to any existing finishes or art, along with the architecture and the adjacent outdoor space for inspiration.  Bold, vibrant colors or more monochromatic tone on tone can often both be good options, depending on client preference.  I generally prefer adding a “pop” of color to a more neutral palette.
  • List 2-3 fun facts about you. 
When I’m not designing, you’ll probably find me doing yoga, hiking, reading, playing with my grandson, or planning my next adventure.  I’ve traveled to every continent except Antarctica, and I speak French and Spanish fluently.

 

Phone: 877-338-0412    Email: EstherG@lawrance.com