Trini Design, LLC

"Trini has always been a valuable designer.  I have been dealing with Trini for fifteen years designing four homes.  Each one has become more difficult and challenging.  The current one is so complex and on such a scale (almost 7,000 sq ft), that it took nearly 2 years.  I am, as always, extremely satisfied with her skill, talent and creativity."

From Pam,  Park Ave NY Duplex (2003) and Mansion in NJ was completed in 2009.

"Trini Lam is my favorite interior designer, unique in my opinion, from others in her field. What makes her unique is that she embodies all the critical ingredients for a stunning success in interior design by combining her creativity, design esthetic, sensitivity to clients, careful attention to detail, promotion of sustainability, organizational skills and fiscal management. In my experience working with many other interior designers and architects, including some featured in Architectural Digest, I have not found anyone who possesses all these key strengths, i.e. some have a strong design esthetic, but can't effectively manage a budget, or are overwhelmed by managing several subcontractors, or lack the ability to carefully attend to the details which are so important to creating a finished and polished look.

Trini has an uncanny knack for quickly "reading" the client in terms of his or her personality and translating this into a unique design that reflects the client's personality. Unlike some designers who have a specific esthetic or look, she is flexible and allows the client's taste and personality to shape the design. Her level of taste is highly refined regardless of the period, style, or design esthetic. For example, she designed an eclectic apartment for me, incorporating modern, vintage and antique Asian pieces.  She was equally successful at rendering an apartment of a friend of mine whose design esthetic can be described as African tribal meets Pottery Barn.

Trini is a maniac for details - both design and project details are fully attended to. Her motto is to measure twice or thrice rather than incur the expense and delay of re-doing something. I recently worked with Trini on the complete gutting and renovation of my NYC apartment kitchen. We selected a hand-crafted Italian tile for the kitchen backsplash that echoes my interest and avocation in handcrafts through its unusual intricate leaf-like relief pattern. She was on the job when the tile installation crew arrived, pointing out the up and down direction of the tile and instructing them to install each tile in the same direction - something that was not at all obvious given the intricate design. She was on the job for three full days supervising the careful placement of the tiles - such is her dedication and devotion to quality.

In another project working with Trini, she demonstrated what I believe is a singularly unique quality among design professionals - sustainability. Increasingly our society is becoming more attuned to the need for preserving and protecting our environment. But Trini was attuned to this long before sustainability became fashionable. Time and again, Trini found innovative ways to use my existing furnishings and accessories in a way that actually enhanced the overall design concept, to avoid unnecessary waste and expense. Trini promotes sustainability in other ways too, by advocating the use of natural fibers and materials and incorporating nature into the design to integrate the interior with the outside world in which we live.
 
Before working with Trini, I have always had the experience of working with designers and architects who fully embodied the time-worn advice of doubling or tripling the estimates provided for the budget and timeline. All of Trini's work comes in on budget and on time!  This alone, makes her a gem.

Frankly, words can not capture how wonderful and talented Trini Lam is as a designer and human being. Perhaps the fact that all her clients have become her friends and all her business comes through referrals from clients speaks most about her wonderful skills and talent."


From Sefi - Upper West Side NY Project - 2006 and 2010

“What a fabulous experience it is to work with Trini on designing and decorating our most precious spaces!! Home and Office.

Trini has a keen aesthetic sense that respects yet enhances our preferences. She has a very good sense for people and relates well to all different types of personalities. She not only has the highest standards in design and beauty but she is practical for families and business as well.

Trini's years of experience are evident in every suggestion and every detail. She knows what will work best and how to get it done and goes the extra mile to make sure all the details are thought through and superbly executed.

She is truly amazing!!! She went out of her way to give us an experience of a lifetime."

From Cristina - Office Building and Residenatial project in NJ - 2006

"I have knownTrini Lam for over 15 years.  She is an honest, hard working and creative person...  I love the way Trini decorated my great room, foyer and powder room.

I can attest to her ability to understand a client's needs and translate it to a beautiful unique vision. She executes her ideas in a timely fashion and within budget. She deals effectively with others and never makes a promise she cannot keep. Trini pays attention to detail and loves her work."

From Marilyn - Residential project in NJ - 2003

"Trini Lam has been my client since 1990.  It is always a pleasure to work with Trini because she is professional, creative, fun and easy to work with. Whether it is choosing a special finish or customizing a furniture piece, Trini is always full of inspiring ideas which makes our work sessions enjoyable and productive. Moreover, I have great respect for Trini's integrity, honesty, tireless dedication disciplined approach. The fact that Trini has so many repeat customers is a tribute to her success. 

I have visited many of Trini's projects.  I am always impressed by the beautiful and unified interiors she designed.  I never stop to marvel at her wonderful ability to incorporate her clients' needs and preferences into her design without compromising her vision."

From May - Ron Seff in A&D Building in NY - 2003