Introducing Interior Designer Lucy Gordon Baird

Photo Above: Matthew Williams

I’m having so much fun planning my new home that I’m worried I’ll be sad when it’s over. The framing isn’t even up yet, but I love the task of choosing lighting, hardware, stone, tile, curtains, and paint. I’m mainly using the furniture I own and building the house around my art collection.

As much as I’m confident in my taste and the look I’m after, there is nothing better than a second trusted opinion. That’s where Lucy Gordon Baird comes in. She’s a young interior designer who earned her chops at the likes of AD100 Hall of Famer Victoria Hagan, the Hamptons-based firm Frampton Co., and Thomas Jayne,

I’ve learned the hard way that decorating mistakes are expensive and depressing to fix. Lucy and I sit on my bed like teenagers with floor plans and samples scattered about and make quick decisions. (According to my builders, Block Design Build, there are thousands of decisions to make when building a house, so decisiveness is key!) Suffice to say, she gets me, and when I’m stuck on a lighting fixture, she swiftly offers up options that are SPOT ON. For me, she’s working as a consultant, project by project. We’re doing lighting now and paint colors next. If you’ve got a project (or entire home) hanging over your head, I can’t recommend Lucy more highly. She’s offering E List readers this wonderful package (and 10% off, too!).

Design Blueprint:

In addition to full-service interior design services, which includes all aspects of design, construction documentation, and project management, I offer my Design Blueprint, a starting consultation package that includes a 2-hour in-person meeting. After the meeting, I provide a customized design plan presentation, including space planning ideas, material and color palettes, a handful of product suggestions for lighting, plumbing fixtures, or furniture, and recommendations for some of my favorite design sources. Design Blueprints are perfect for smaller projects that do not require detailed project management.

Cost: $750 (E-List readers take 10% off!)

Email Lucy here to set up an appointment: lucy@studiolgb.com

I asked Lucy for a 2025 trend roundup and here’s what she’s seeing in the world of interior design:

1. Warm Color Palettes: The era of exclusively cool grays and refrigerator whites is over! A shift towards warm, earthy tones, such as terracotta, soft yellows, and olive greens, is upon us. These hues create inviting and comforting environments. Just take note of Farrow & Ball’s 12 gorgeous new colors.

2. Vintage and Antique Accents: We are once again taking cues from the forever chic French by mixing old with new. In addition to adding character and uniqueness to modern spaces, vintage furniture is often higher quality material than what is accessible today. And it’s a more environmentally conscious way of living! I love sourcing from 1stDibs, Chairish, Etsy, and AuctionNinja for clients.

3. Curved Furniture: Iterations of the iconic Kagan bean-shaped sofa have been ever-present for a few years, but soft, rounded shapes in furniture design will continue to make appearances in spaces. Kagan, like other mid-century icons, including the Eameses and Noguchi, were inspired by natural lines – their furniture featured gentle, biomorphic curves that mimic the human body and natural elements. These titans knew this approach embodied the ethos of good design: comfort and function.

4. Maximalism Light: Finally! A departure from the stark minimalism that has dominated Pinterest and glossies for the last decade (every neutral living room began to look the same). But the pendulum isn’t swinging too far the opposite way – it’s rather an embrace of thoughtful pattern, color, and texture play. And a welcomed mixing of styles, too.

5. Artful Lighting: Art doesn’t need to be on a wall – it can hang from a ceiling, too. Statement lighting fixtures that double as art pieces are becoming central in design, adding personality and anchoring spaces. Sculptural pieces also draw the eye up, giving both a sense of openness and drama to a room. A few accessible pieces I’ve had my eye on: this chandelier, these pendants, and this sconce.

About Lucy:

She’s a New York and Essex-based interior designer.

She earned her stripes working for various firms in the city, including Thomas Jayne, AD100 Hall of Famer Victoria Hagan, and the Hamptons-based firm Frampton Co.

She launched her boutique full-service interior design firm, Studio LGB, in the fall of 2023

Her Brooklyn Heights project was featured in Architectural Digest’s Clever.

Her design work is known for its art-centric approach and novel contrasts between old and new, drawing on a mix of both vintage and contemporary inspirations. With a focus on the judicious use of color and thoughtful combinations of shapes and texture, she loves to develop a design narrative of casual, livable sophistication. She believes spaces are to be both beautiful and enjoyed.