Business Details
43 Years
experience
Custom Interior Design for Outdoor Enthusiasts
LaRochelle Interiors is a boutique design firm dedicated to creating spaces that harmonize with nature while reflecting the unique lifestyles of our clients. Our approach prioritizes functionality and aesthetic beauty, ensuring every design enhances daily living and supports an active outdoor-oriented lifestyle. With over 40 years of combined experience, we specialize in transforming homes into serene retreats that balance practicality with elegance. Our process begins with understanding client needs through discovery calls, followed by tailored design concepts that integrate natural elements and sustainable practices. We manage projects from initial space planning to final furnishing selections, maintaining transparency through fixed-cost proposals and detailed documentation.Our team's expertise in space planning, lighting design, and material selection ensures solutions that elevate both residential and commercial environments. We serve clients across Maine, focusing on personalized service that respects individual preferences and investment goals. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through meticulous attention to detail, collaborative client engagement, and a passion for creating spaces that enhance life's moments. We maintain professional standards through ongoing education and certifications, including NCIDQ qualification and Maine state certification. Our work has earned recognition through client testimonials praising our ability to deliver functional, beautiful spaces that exceed expectations.
Services
Custom Home Design
Renovations & Additions
Design Consultation
Furnishing & Styling
Space Planning
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of combined design experience
- Our team specializes in nature-integrated interior solutions
- We provide fixed-cost project proposals with transparent pricing
- Our designs prioritize functional storage for outdoor equipment
- We maintain NCIDQ and Maine state professional certifications
Associations and certifications
- Maine Certified Interior Designer
- NCIDQ
What people say
Excellent results
Thrilled with spaces
Artful and functional
High quality end product
Extremely patient
Services
Custom Home Design
Our custom home design service creates personalized living spaces that integrate natural elements with modern functionality. We collaborate with architects to develop layouts that optimize flow and lighting while reflecting your unique style. The process includes detailed space planning, material selection, and furniture specification to create cohesive, beautiful environments tailored to active lifestyles.
Renovations & Additions
We specialize in transforming existing spaces through comprehensive renovation and addition projects. Our full-service approach handles everything from concept development to final furnishing, ensuring seamless integration of new elements with existing structures. We focus on enhancing functionality while maintaining aesthetic continuity for properties across Maine's diverse landscapes.
Design Consultation
This introductory service provides expert guidance for specific design challenges through two-hour consultation sessions. We address space planning, color schemes, and lighting solutions while offering actionable recommendations. Priced at $350 per room, it offers accessible professional insight for homeowners seeking to improve individual spaces within their properties.
Furnishing & Styling
Our furnishing and styling package transforms rooms into cohesive, inviting spaces through curated furniture selection and decorative accents. We manage procurement and delivery logistics while ensuring every element aligns with your personal aesthetic. This service focuses on creating visually appealing environments that balance comfort with functional design requirements.
Space Planning
We develop optimized spatial configurations that maximize functionality and flow within residential environments. Our approach considers traffic patterns, furniture placement, and lighting requirements to create efficient layouts that support your lifestyle. This foundational service ensures subsequent design elements integrate seamlessly within the available space.
People
Lori A. LaRochelle
Principle Designer
Maine Certified Interior Designer with NCIDQ qualification, specializing in nature-integrated spaces. Combines 40+ years of experience with sustainable design principles. Passionate about outdoor activities and teaching ski lessons at Sugarloaf.
Derrick C. White
Product Manager
Skilled project manager with construction expertise and CAD proficiency. Applies culinary arts background to kitchen design solutions. Enthusiast of outdoor recreation and home brewing who contributes technical precision to design projects.
Questions
What interior design services do you offer?
We provide custom home design, renovations, design consultations, and furnishing services tailored to Maine's outdoor lifestyle.
How does your design process work?
We start with a discovery call, followed by concept development, space planning, and material selection before final implementation.
Do you serve areas outside Maine?
Our primary focus is Maine, from the Coast to the Western Mountains region.
Can I keep existing furniture in the design?
Yes, we can incorporate existing pieces when provided with detailed information and photographs before design finalization.
How are project changes handled?
Change orders are billed hourly to accommodate design modifications after initial concept approval.
What makes your firm unique?
Our specialization in nature-integrated designs for active lifestyles combines functionality with Maine's natural aesthetics.