EL Design Studio

Name: EL Design Studio
Address: 90 West Nicholai St., Hicksville, NY, 11801, United States
Telephone: +1 516-698-2088
Rating: 4.8

33 Reviews

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About Us

At EL Design Studio, we value creating a custom space planned uniquely for each client. With a fresh take to each new project, our design approach is focused on detail, function, and beauty. Each project reflects our artful design through the lens of the client’s tastes and needs. The quality of our work allows every trait of each of our designs to shine through and make our clients feel immediately at home in their new space. With every project, we cannot wait to see the design come to life and for our clients to enjoy their newly reimagined home. EL Design Studio was established in February of 2014 as an independent design studio focused on Kitchen and Bathroom remodels. Since then, it has grown and refined to be the studio you see today, with a well-rounded team in place that succinctly manages the demands of this busy design firm. Ellen Lopez, founder and principal designer of ELDS, is an expert kitchen and bath designer with over 15 years of experience in the remodeling industry. Aside from being a Certified Kitchen Designer, Elle’s early years as a professional included working as a textile designer, stylist, and colorist, where passions for the home furnishings industry flourished. Today, she sets herself apart as an industry leader, being one of nine from around the country and Canada asked to serve in an advisory role on ‘The Academy at Cambria Council’, as well as her role as Chair of Programing of for NKBA Metro NY Chapter.

Services Provided

Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Custom Cabinet Doors, Custom Cabinets, Custom Countertops, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Pantries, Floor Plans, Handicap-Accessible Design, Kitchen Design, Laundry Room Design, Mudroom Design, Pantry Design, Project Management, Sauna Installation, Universal Design, Vanity Installation, Wine Cellar Design, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling

Areas Served

Baldwin, Bellerose Village, Dix Hills, East Meadow, Floral Park, Freeport, Glen Cove, Hempstead, Hicksville, Huntington Station, Lakeview, Levittown, Lloyd Harbor, Manhasset Hills, Massapequa, Mineola, New York, North Amityville, North Hills

Awards

Candlelight Cabinetry Silver Award 2010 Decora Cabinetry Top Ten in the Country in Sales 2013 Kitchen Designs featured in Candlelight Cabinetry Brochure and National Advertising Candlelight Cabinetry Gold Award 2014 Nari 2018 Winner-4 Awards NKBA 2017- 3 Awards

34 Projects

Bethpage Ranch

Massapequa Split

Massapequa, USA

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Business Details

Business Name

EL Design Studio

Phone Number

+1 516-698-2088

Website

www.eldesignstudio.net/

Address

90 West Nicholai St.
Hicksville, NY 11801

Typical Job Cost

USD 15,000 - USD 1,50,000

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49 Followers

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33 Reviews for EL Design Studio

Newest first

4.8|33 reviews

Work Quality

4.6

Communication

4.9

Value

4.6

Christine Yun

Buyer beware: Ellen requires a non-refundable fee up-front (we paid $3500) in order for her to provide cabinet prices and a layout, whether or not you wind up actually going through with the project. Although her fee is to be credited towards the purchase of cabinets, it is not clear how her markup is manipulated in her pricing of the cabinets so we felt that this credit wasn’t as helpful as it initially seemed. All in all I would not recommend Ellen’s services: 1. In my opinion, Ellen’s design ideas were mediocre - there were some suggestions made in the layout that I felt sounded nice and pretty but reduced the functionality of the kitchen. 2. I felt there was a lack of transparency in pricing - this may not be an issue for you if you don’t mind having to pay money up front to be told how much you’re going to be paying for cabinets. When we got prices - The prices on her mid-range line of cabinets on our 17x17 kitchen came out to about 60k (about 74k for the top-range line) - which we felt was expensive. If this is your first kitchen project or you are not in the industry keeping up with prices I would recommend that you FIRST go to one of many businesses that would be happy to meet with you and provide you with a FREE no-strings-attached layout and pricing to at least establish a baseline price to compare against. The big box stores and local cabinet makers will do this for you.

15 May 2023

Comment from EL Design Studio:

Hi, Kenny and Christine!

Thank you so much for your honest feedback and for allowing me the opportunity to explain the design process to those who may be unfamiliar.

An upfront design fee is standard practice in the industry to pay for the time and expertise it takes for a design studio like ours to pull together initial materials like the ones you were provided: 3D renderings and fully scaled blueprints. This is a measure to protect small businesses and to ensure every client is given the care and attention they deserve from the designers. Putting the design fee (which is a flat rate across all projects, regardless of scale) toward the cost of cabinetry is a courtesy I offer in order to thank my clients for moving forward in the process with me and committing to the project.

All ideas and design elements offered in the layouts provided are, of course, always open to feedback and collaboration. We offer a wide variety of cabinetry options to suit every homeowner's budget and home's functionality. The ability to make changes to the design is available to every client and is covered by the design fee, which is stated upfront in all ELDS contracts as being non-refundable.

I truly do wish you both all the best, and again offer my sincere thanks.

Sinceely,
Ellen

Stewart Swiss

We had EL Design Studio design and supply a full wall of custom closets and a custom bathroom vanity and storage cabinet. We could not be more pleased with how all aspects of this project were handled. They took a rough design and provided new design input that greatly improved the functionality. As an engineer, I greatly appreciated the attention to detail and the accuracy of the drawings they produced. Denise was there for the measurements, always available to answer my questions and on hand at delivery to ensure everything was as it was supposed to be. We used their recommended installer, and he was phenomenal. Even when a small problem arose, it was handled professionally and efficiently and resolved beyond our expectations! We would not hesitate to recommend them and will certainly use them again for our next project.

7 November 2022

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We couldn't be more thrilled with our new basement! The ELD team met with us numerous times to design the project, pick out the right materials, coordinate colors and hardware and make sure all details were attended to. They were helpful during the build, often talking directly to the contractors on the job. When we had an issue with the grout on the brick we chose, they would not rest until it got resolved and brought in numerous people to fix it. They would not give up until we were satisfied. If you want a design team that cares personally about your project and will patiently take the time to make sure you get what you want, then EL Design Studio is for you!

11 July 2022

Debbie Pizzo

My husband and I have been living in our home for 35 years throughout this time we have done some minor renovations but always dreamed to do a full overhaul to transform our house that’s exactly what EL DesignStudio did for us and more we have a small space and always felt very cramped in our kitchen with the layout the way it was made it difficult for me to envision how we would be able to create more space storage and of course be a functional work kitchen Ellen’s designs that only gave me more space and tons more storage but brought every vision to life I could not be happier how everything turned out. It was a pleasure to work with Ellen and her team Diana and Denise all made this a great experience for me and my family I would definitely work with ELDS on any projects in the future

7 December 2021

ehavey

I’m beyond happy with my new kitchen. Ellen and her team went above and beyond for us from beginning to end. Ellen was able to design everything I wanted and then some. My kitchen functions so well now. Cooking meals are so easy now because everything We need is within reach, The drawer with the dog food bowls makes feeding them so convenient. Any concerns I had were taken care of right away. My phone calls were returned quickly and the customer service was excellent. I highly recommend Ellen and her team at EL Design Studio

5 December 2021Last modified:5 December 2021

Sarah

From beginning to end I had such a wonderful experience with EL Design Studio. Not only did they help create the kitchen of my dreams, they really listened to what I wanted and went above and beyond. They also really paid attention to all the little details. I couldn’t be happier.

5 December 2021

Geena

I reached out to Ellen and her team in the hopes of having my kitchen renovated and wow did they deliver! I stressed that I needed a more functional open floor plan and a better use of the existing space and the design they came up with was far better than anything I could have created. They paid close attention to the fine details that other designers I have worked with previously completely missed. I can’t wait to work with them again in the future!

11 November 2021

Kelly Gee

Our project started with what was going to be a kitchen renovation. After living in our home for just about 5 years, the list had grown from kitchen to a complete overhaul consisting of an open concept kitchen space, Laundry room/mud room combo, two new bathrooms, and full exterior renovations. After our first meeting with EL Design we we decided to move forward with this talented group of women immediately! Every detail of the project was carefully thought out and planned with fine detail. Ellen, Denise and Diana worked tirelessly to find the perfect look that would compliment both mine and my husbands unique styles. The past two years of working with EL design didn't come without imperfections or challenges, but this team did everything in their power to make sure that the end product was exactly what we desired. The cabinetry is beautiful, so luxurious as not a single aspect was overlooked, from Choosing the perfect color combination to accent the walnut inlay, all the accent lighting and perfectly organized drawer inserts. Every detail was carefully planned around function and style flawlessly, We were involved with the selections and decisions every step of the way with the guidance and patience of this amazing Design Team. I would absolutely work with EL Design on any future projects!

5 November 2021

Comment from EL Design Studio:

Thank you for trusting ELDS with such a radical transformation of your home! We loved all the time spent getting to know you and your family while selecting all the unique finishes that perfectly reflect you, as well as, navigating our challenges together We look forward to phase two and being able to spend more time together!

chloeschiele

Ellen has great vision! Her team, Denise and Diana, are very responsive and wonderful to work with! They answered every question I had in a very timely manner and were always respectful and pleasant.

28 October 2021

Comment from EL Design Studio:

We're thrilled you love the way we married your cabinetry with a bridge of the existing door frame- the perfect balance of form and function. It was our please getting to know you!!!

Donna Shapiro

EL Design studio designed my amazing new kitchen!! Ellen can envision a space and make it come to life. I have a small space and she designed my kitchen to allow for an abundance of storage and efficiency. My kitchen has a wonderful flow and cooking and eating a meal is a pleasure!!! Her staff Diane, Denise and Natalie are incredible to work with. They are all so attentive and professional. I am so happy that I chose EL Design Studio to renovate my kitchen.......

7 June 2021

Erica

Ellen & her team are a dream to work with! My husband & I are the third owners of a house built in 1954 with a renovation we think occurred sometime in the 1970s so you can imagine what it looked like. Ellen took one look at the space and had an idea right away. Her amazing and functional ideas COMPLETELY transformed the space. She'll ask you questions about how you use your kitchen as well, where you generally stand and how you like to cook. I didn't realize how important some of these questions were until she asked! I am so happy with the kitchen renovation, don't hesitate to reach out to EL Design Studio!

10 November 2020

Suzanne Schneider

Ellen and her team were a pleasure to work with. Ellen created a layout for my kitchen that was both functional and beautiful. Her layout made the best use of my space and was something I could not have done alone or with a contractor. Diana was an amazing partner in picking out my finishes and has a great eye for detail. I'm thrilled with the end-product and can't wait to show it off to family and friends!

13 August 2020Last modified:13 August 2020

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7 Comments

Commented: what is the name of the backsplashI believe - it is Potmore from tilebar

17 July 2023

Commented: What is the name of this backsplash tile?Hi there there, the backsplahs is Portmore in gray 4x4 by TileBar.

21 July 2021

Commented: What color and who is the manufacturer of this tile?Hi Lori- the Tile is from Tile Bar-its Brazilian Tiger Blue 8 x 48. it comes in matte and polished finish. There website is easy to use and you can order samples.

9 May 2020

Commented: what is the brand, style name and color of the wall tile?The tiles on the right and left is Daltile Fabrique and the back wall is either American Olean or Daltile.

28 March 2020

Commented: May I ask the name and manufacturer of the backsplash tile?Hi Again, The color of the cabinets is Candlelight Cabinetry's White Pewter

8 October 2015

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