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The Team

THE TEAM

Lorain Design Associates

Since 2002

The Lorain Design Associates team is driven to improve the lives of our clients by making their homes and businesses more functional and beautiful. We design imaginative commercial spaces, comprehensive home remodels, stylish kitchen and bath remodels and recommend and order quality furnishings to create treasured spaces our clients love. 

We have expertise in a wide variety of projects including senior housing communities, apartment complexes, boutique hotels, specialty retail stores, modest family homes, vacation homes and spacious private estates.
 

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Penny Lorain

Company Founder, Project Manager, Remodeling Specialist

Penny Lorain has been designing inspirational design projects for over 20 years. A UC Davis graduate in Design with High Honors, Penny has earned the Remodeling Specialty Badge with the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Her knowledge of architecture, space planning, furnishings, surface materials and construction methods gives her clients confidence that their projects will turn out beautifully.

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CARRIE KING

Project Manager, Kitchen & Bath Specialist

Carrie King has over 17 years of experience in interior design with a focus on Kitchens and Baths. Also a graduate of the UC Davis Department of Design, Carrie has earned the Cabinetry Specialist Badge with the National Kitchen and Bath Association. She has designed and managed several Kitchen Design Showrooms in the local area as the Lead Designer. Carrie enjoys translating her client’s wish list into their dream Kitchen.

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christine foord

Office Manager

Christine Foord is our extraordinary Office Administrator. She joined us with ten years of administrative experience managing accounting systems, purchasing and invoicing, social media platforms, and vendor and client communications. She is intricately involved in every aspect of running our office and supports the Lorain Design team with scheduling, billing and daily operations. 

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Awards & Recognition

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

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The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) awarded Lorain Design Associates the Title Sponsor Award for Outstanding Design in a Sub-Zero and Wolf Kitchen for the 2020 Design Competition at their annual Holiday Gala and award ceremony.

Click here to see our project entry.

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Awarded Best of Houzz in 2020 for the highest level in client satisfaction by the Houzz community.

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Awarded Best of Houzz in 2019 for the highest level in client satisfaction by the Houzz community.

Awarded Best of Houzz in 2018 for the highest level in client satisfaction by the Houzz community.

Awarded Best of Houzz in 2017 for the highest level in client satisfaction by the Houzz community.

May 2020: From the Ground Up: Plan for your remodel now

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November 2019: How-To Guide for giving quick kitchen and bath updates for the holidays.

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August 2019: How-To Guide for creating the kitchen of your dreams.

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March 2018: edition of The Davis Enterprise in the Home & Garden Section. 

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Recognized by Sacramento Magazine in their July 2016 issue for our remodel of the Sacramento River Train.

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Featured in the Shiffer Publishing book, Designer Showcase - Interior Design at Its Best.

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