GSI Values: Connection & Collaboration
As interior designers, we serve as the gatekeepers of our clients’ dreams and visions. We translate their desires into tangible, livable spaces that become the foundation for daily life. Our clients share meaningful details —and our team values the art of listening —about their lives and wishes that, when translated into physical spaces, contribute to a home that feels bespoke and deeply personal.
A successful collaboration with architects, builders, and other specialists allows us to guide conversations around these important factors—things which might otherwise go unaddressed—discussing ideas and innovations that can elevate the final experience even more. Then, we review plans and execution ensuring the clients’ intentions are properly expressed.
Aligning with experts in each field of our industry who share our values and a client-first mentality allows us to cultivate strong working relationships and anticipate the information transfer essential in seamless planning. Having started my career as an engineer, I appreciate how structured collaboration leads to efficiency and the emergence of creative solutions.
HT to Period Architecture, Pinemar Builders and Jonathan Alderson Landscape Architects
The resulting synergy of working with this cooperative of professionals enhances the finished spaces, with the client’s vision represented across a variety of trade perspectives. We help oversee timelines, cost projections, deliverables, and milestones, ensuring that responsibilities transition smoothly from one expert to the next. This coordination allows each partner to focus on their area of expertise while maintaining a holistic view of the team’s objectives for the client.
When professionals work together effectively, the process becomes an exciting and rewarding journey, uncovering possibilities that might not have been considered otherwise. The best part? Seeing a homeowner’s initial anticipation evolve into excitement and, finally, pure joy. That moment of transformation is what makes our work so fulfilling, and it’s a shared reward for everyone involved.
– Glenna
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Glenna Stone Interiors is an award-winning Philadelphia interior design firm serving Philadelphia, the Main Line, and surrounding cities. Utilizing her background and training in interior design, architecture, and engineering, Glenna specializes in creating interiors for residential and commercial design settings. We invite you to visit our website, view our portfolio, and catch up on the latest interior design concepts in our perspectives!