DESIGN Reviews
‘…her knowledge is invaluable’
I contacted Shannon last year to ask her some design questions about our tired bedroom that needs a face lift. She agreed to have a video conference with me to jumpstart the plan. We chatted for a long time on the phone about what I was looking for and I was able to share the room via video to show her was I was working with. I have a pretty good eye but her knowledge is invaluable about layers and fabrics and all the multitude of details that tend to overwhelm me. The time spent was very helpful! It has definitely jump started ideas I would not have thought of and we will probably get on. Namely the curtains, wall covering and the built in and new light! She sent notes afterwards about our conversation with photos of pieces we chatted about. Now I just need to get off my duff and do it! Thank you Shannon! – Jennifer McGeorge-Rising
‘…we could not be happier.‘
Shannon has been working with us doing remote design on our 1830’s farmstead and property for over a year and we could not be happier. She is easy to communicate with, has great ideas, easy implantation than we’d dreamed and a great vibe that comes across in all of our communication. Our kitchen was, frankly, a dump in a beautiful historical home and she made sure it was elegant, useful, and reflected us perfectly. We are loving working with Shannon and her team and can’t wait for more. – Jeremy Kasten
‘Shannon Ggem is simply the best and working with her is an absolute delight!’
Shannon Ggem is simply the best and working with her is an absolute delight! Shannon’s talent and passion for design coupled with her vast knowledge and experience in the industry allow for such successful spaces. Each project is unique and perfectly tailored to her client’s needs, always exceeding his/her expectations. Shannon is an incredible designer/human being and I am honored to have had the privilege of working with her!! – becmarie27
‘Shannon Ggem will find the best parts of you and find a way to translate it into the things that will surround you‘
It does not matter what I say about Shannon Ggem. My words cannot do her or her work justice. Her optimistic nature, passion, contagious joy and spot on design is breathtaking. Really. I was inspired by a color she used in a pool house on another project , but had nowhere use that color in my 1922 wood sided lakeside home ( sans pool house) –Until I decided that 17 years was long enough to delay my kitchen remodel. My kitchen is a galley, and to do anything but let it remain a galley would have required moving a wall, losing a bedroom or breaking every code in the book. I knew Shannon from a smaller but ambitious previous project she had done for me, transforming a blah room into a TRUE living space and had no hesitation in calling her about this kitchen, which I knew she could make at least livable and functional —but what I got instead is a masterpiece. If you want something cookie cutter, you are out of luck, because Shannon Ggem will find the best parts of you and find a way to translate it into the things that will surround you and everyone you invite in to your now glorious and welcome home. I look forward to our next project Shannon. I can hardly wait! – Whitney Allen
‘Shannon Ggem was a true professional and delightful to work with.‘
Shannon Ggem was a true professional and delightful to work with. She went above and beyond to hold our hand thru this process always making us laugh while skillfully handling differences in opinion between my husband and I, communicating with our contractor and searching out products and furnishings that were beautiful and unique. We are absolutely thrilled with our results and can’t wait for the next project we tackle with her. – Amber Bromiley
‘Shannon Ggem will give you a space that is created to be a very usable, beautiful piece of art.‘
A designer for the individual! Shannon is a Unique designer who brings with her an east coast honesty and civility. Shannon creates spaces that are brilliant, well thought and intelligent that rise mountains above the mundane. There will always be elements in her work that are freshly unexpected. Shannon designs for the world of “custom”; designed and made for you, the individual! Working with Shannon Ggem will give you a space that is created to be a very usable, beautiful piece of art. It is a joy to work with Shannon and her vibrantly sincere energy! – Clif Schmidt / designers axess, westlake village
‘She made a normally stressful situation a total pleasure.‘
Shannon Ggem is an amazing designer. She is able to create the perfect house for you combining your wishes, your budget, your style and her incredible eye. She made a normally stressful situation a total pleasure. The people she uses to make this happen are talented, respectful and reasonable. She also has a wealth of knowledge about construction and architecture. I cannot recommend her highly enough. – judysolomon52
‘Her attention to detail is unparalleled, she is energetic, adventurous, optimistic and really fun to work with‘
Shannon Ggem and I worked together on a large project in 2013. She is incredibly organized, extremely talented, works efficiently and has the best eye for finishing and styling a project that I have ever seen. Her attention to detail is unparalleled, she is energetic, adventurous, optimistic and really fun to work with. One of her best talents is coming up with brilliant last minute solutions to any problem that may arise on site. When I found myself defeated and flummoxed, she would pop in with the most intelligent solution! I cannot wait to work with her again sometime soon! – Plum Design West, Inc.
‘Shannon Ggem stands apart with a flair for the past, pairing it with present day convenience.‘
So unique, so on point with her style. Designer Shannon Ggem stands apart with a flair for the past, pairing it with present day convenience. Boasting a style that is truly remarkable. Shannon is a delight to work with in everyway. Looking forward to future endeavors! – The Ranch Uncommon
‘…insightful ideas backed with experience and knowledge.‘
I was delighted to have the opportunity to work with Shannon as one designer to another. Her creativity and passion are the first things you notice, but they are quickly followed by insightful ideas backed with experience and knowledge. After, our first two hour meeting I was rethinking my approach to a project and was so energized because she just “got me” and what I wanted to accomplish. – Girl Meets Lake
‘…incredibly fun, down to earth, enthusiastic, and just plain awesome to work with.‘
I worked with Shannon to photograph a residential interior and exterior project and she was incredibly fun, down to earth, enthusiastic, and just plain awesome to work with. She has a great knack for seeing how unique details can bring life and excitement to a space, and this made it a real pleasure to work alongside her and photograph her work. Her sense of humor is also much appreciated when working together all day – nonstop laughs! – Michael Kelley Photography
‘Shannon’s mastery of high design concept and practicality is unmatched! ‘
Shannon’s mastery of high design concept and practicality is unmatched! Her bubbly personality, creative spirit & professionalism make her a joy to work with. She has the vision to create solutions for the impossible and the relationships with sub-contractors to execute the goal. The walnut headboards and swinging chair in my boys’ bedroom are just two ideas she had from the beginning (that I resisted!) and now are both jaw-droppers! Her patience and ability to multi-task with background “kid chaos” proves her focus and flexibility as yet another asset to her arsenal of outside the box thinking. I highly, highly recommend this awesome designer! – rubicon910
‘She possesses that incredibly rare combination of creativity and excellent taste.‘
Shannon is a serious find. She possesses that incredibly rare combination of creativity and excellent taste. My husband and I realized that we had been unconsciously avoiding our living room because we hated the way it looked. Shannon quickly transformed it into the most-used room the house. She is organized, focused and thoughtful, which I really appreciate, but equally as important, she is an absolute delight to work with. I have already recommended her to friends who have used (and loved) her. She does not disappoint! – tallulahgreen
‘Shannon is fun to be with and a very creative, innovative designer.‘
Amazing designer. Shannon is fun to be with and a very creative, innovative designer. She personalized everything! She used all of our family treasures in the design- every selection was meaningful to us or something we all agreed on and loved. She had a good system for keeping us on track and semi-sane during the large remodel we did. Can’t recommend her enough. – silverlake1
‘my space feels uniquely my own, artistic yet comfortable, and a true showpiece.‘
I couldn’t be happier with the outcome of my remodel, thanks to the skills and talents of Shannon Ggem at Studio Ggem! Her professionalism, knowledge, and guidance helped navigate me through many unknowns of the design and remodel world. Shannon helped me make important decisions and helped avoid many costly mistakes. Most importantly, my space feels uniquely my own, artistic yet comfortable, and a true showpiece. I would recommend Studio Ggem to anyone with a project big or small. Her results are truly amazing and she is a joy to work with. – Hunilla Fodor
‘Anyone looking for a beautiful, practical solution, cannot go wrong working with Shannon‘
Shannon has been masterful in designing the remodel our contemporary farmhouse and barn!. We have a challenging 4000 SF home and 600 SF barn on five acres which needed many updates, resolution for multiple uses and strict budget management. She not only developed creative, practical floor plans, Shannon also captured our home and lifestyle spirit. We are both busy professionals and we loved her professional approach to managing the design, schedule and budget. Anyone looking for a beautiful, practical solution, cannot go wrong working with Shannon. – Denise Johns
‘She has amazing taste & knowledge & really listens‘
We couldn’t have picked a better designer/decorator! Shannon is so professional, down to earth & just nice to be around. We worked with her for over a year on our whole house. She has amazing taste & knowledge & really listens & works well collaborating with her clients & always exceeding our vision. Shannon Ggem is an absolute gem & I’d recommend her to anyone without reserve! – Lisa Sutton
‘We are very happy we sought Shannon’s advice!‘
What a great experience we had with Shannon and Ggem Design! We just bought a small craftsman house and this is the very first time we can actually make decisions. As exciting as it is, we are also overwhelmed with the possibilities and were worried about getting a nice flow, so we thought of asking the help of a pro. But… we are not really into design, and our budget for it, is on small side, we were worried that it would be an issue. Not at all. Shannon suggested her Comprehensive Consultation, which was perfect for us. To our surprise, we had a lot of fun shopping around and talking about projects. We got colors but also recommendations about the floors, fireplace, furniture type and set up, plants, exterior etc. Interestingly, I couldn’t manage to step away from the former owners’ setup before our meeting. We have moved quite a few times, it never happened before. Now, not only do we have great projects in mind, but the ideas keep coming. I seriously don’t know how long this process would have taken if we had gone through it by ourselves. We are very happy we sought Shannon’s advice! – jessica4wildlife
‘She is definitely the professional you want in your corner!‘
Shannon Ggem is wonderful. My husband and I had a great experience working with her and Ggem Design co. on our master bath, kitchen and first-floor remodel. This was our first major construction and design project, so it was important to us to work with an expert who would be patient enough to educate us along the way and handle any challenges that arose. Shannon excels in all these areas. From the first time we talked with Shannon and throughout the entire project, she set our minds at ease with her obvious experience and knowledge. She helped us find the right contractors, and navigate all the design decisions along the way. She is a great listener and she really invested the time to get to know us. As the project unfolded we were frequently impressed with the ideas she had and her attention to detail. She was sensitive to our budget, and worked hard to find us options, while still guiding us toward quality products and sophisticated design choices. Shannon was lovely to work with and was always available to answer our questions until the very last detail was installed. She is definitely the professional you want in your corner! We are thrilled with the results and look forward to working with Shannon Ggem again. – 3saracollis
‘Her level of knowledge, resources, skill and overall abilities were beyond what I expected‘
Shannon Ggem is the only interior designer I will ever consult again. Her level of knowledge, resources, skill and overall abilities were beyond what I expected when we started. Shannon has an innate ability to read the client’s needs and ideas and turn them into reality. She has a gift for being the liasion person between the client and the general contractor. Shannon kept the project moving forward and was always available to solve the myraid of issues that arise during construction. I also found Shannon to be patient, easy to get along with, bright and honest. Shannon can be described as the “calm in the storm” of construction. – abuck4590
‘From the moment we began working together, we felt understood‘
From the moment we began working together, we felt understood; when we couldn’t articulate what we wanted Shannon provided pictures, swatches, samples, etc. until we hit on the perfect combinations, and she genuinely listened to what me and my husband wanted and needed for our full home remodel. Shannon was fun to work with and adventurous; we had an enormous job! What could have been a very stressful and difficult time was instead manageable, as Shannon was consistently mindful that we had kids, dogs and very busy lives to manage while under construction. She redesigned our kitchen into a functioning, aesthetically beautiful workplace, transformed five 30-year-old baths into restful, spa-like spaces, and through her vision of color and texture created a home that spoke to our casual and comfortable lifestyle. Shannon oversaw the rough and finish details expertly; her professional demeanor with contractors and suppliers was impeccable, and she handled delivery and installations seamlessly. I would highly recommend Shannon Ggem, and would not hesitant to work with her on future projects. – Wally Quilt
‘…practical and realistic, extremely flexible to work with, passionate and really fun!‘
I had the pleasure to work with Shannon Ggem on the 2013 Pasadena Showcase House. The space we created together was an outdoor room and Shannon brought it to life! Shannon was practical and realistic, extremely flexible to work with, passionate and really fun! She has amazing attention to detail and this made working with Shannon a real pleasure. She also has a great wit which made the entire experience a blast! Looking forward to our next venture together! – Mystic Water Gardens
‘Shannon’s work is superior to every other designer in that she just has a gift‘
Shannon is everything you hope for in a designer: she is easy to work with, she is great with budgets, she manages her team with efficiency and kindness and she really listens and is able to interpret your wants into practical solutions. But more than anything that can be recommended about Shannon is this: Shannon has spectacular taste. One has only to look through her work samples to see that she can pull off anything – from classical and conservative to modern and whimsical, Shannon’s work is superior to every other designer in that she just has a gift – an eye if you will. I will hire her again and again for all my design needs and I only wish I had more homes for her to decorate. – jeremyscareme
‘I’m not exaggerating at all when I say, it’s the most amazing home I’ve ever seen!‘
When my husband and I met Shannon we had demolished our house and were living in our garage. We were looking for someone to help us with all aspects of our new home. Shannon was so delightful (and kind of funny too!). We worked together on a new laundry room, 2 kids rooms and bath, a very sophisticated Guest room and our new Kitchen/Dining/Great Room (with a 10 foot Island!). Each room need flooring and paint and window treatments and everything else. I’m not exaggerating at all when I say, it’s the most amazing home I’ve ever seen! She brought samples to us and printed endless pictures. She shopped alone and brought us amazing goodies and also took me places to find pieces to bring home or special order! Shannon helped us meet the deadlines of the contractor and worked with us to help us figure out what we liked! She is price conscious when needed and super resourceful. Our house is a home…Thanks Shannon….so much! – shellyc33
‘Excellent professional, & fast, talented designer.‘
What I don’t have is time, what I do have is really picky taste. Shannon figured out what I liked, narrowed down the choices for me and helped me bring the master bedroom up to the level of the rest of my spaces. It looks like it’s always been here, part of the larger space (which took me years to get to) but it only took a month. And she managed my husband. Excellent professional, & fast, talented designer. – Essie Maser
‘Shannon made it easy and fun and made it to our taste EXACTLY.‘
Shannon Ggem worked with my family on our kitchen and SAVED us! There are too too many decisions to make; we both work and couldn’t spend all the time finding tile, appliances, flooring, door knobs, cabinet pulls, hinges, faucets, drains, sink basin, countertop stone, hoods, paint colors, etc. Shannon made it easy and fun and made it to our taste EXACTLY. WE LOVE OUR KITCHEN! – lovedesign242
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