Ggem Design

Shannon has been masterful in designing the remodel our contemporary farmhouse and barn!. We have a challenging 4000 SF home and 600 SF barn on five acres which needed many updates, resolution for multiple uses and strict budget management. She not only developed creative, practical floor plans, Shannon also captured our home and lifestyle spirit. We are both busy professionals and we loved her professional approach to managing the design, schedule and budget. Anyone looking for a beautiful, practical solution, cannot go wrong working with Shannon. More...

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Shannon Ggem is simply the best and working with her is an absolute delight! Shannon’s talent and passion for design coupled with her vast knowledge and experience in the industry allow for such successful spaces. Each project is unique and perfectly tailored to her client’s needs, always exceeding his/her expectations. Shannon is an incredible designer/human being and I am honored to have had the privilege of working with her!! More...

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We couldn't have picked a better designer/decorator! Shannon is so professional, down to earth & just nice to be around. We worked with her for over a year on our whole house. She has amazing taste & knowledge & really listens & works well collaborating with her clients & always exceeding our vision. Shannon Ggem is an absolute gem & I'd recommend her to anyone without reserve! More...

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It does not matter what I say about Shannon Ggem. My words cannot do her or her work justice. Her optimistic nature, passion, contagious joy and spot on design is breathtaking. Really. I was inspired by a color she used in a pool house on another project , but had nowhere use that color in my 1922 wood sided lakeside home ( sans pool house) --Until I decided that 17 years was long enough to delay my kitchen remodel. My kitchen is a galley, and to do anything but let it remain a galley would have required moving a wall, losing a bedroom or breaking every code in the book. I knew Shannon from a smaller but ambitious previous project she had done for me, transforming a blah room into a TRUE living space and had no hesitation in calling her about this kitchen, which I knew she could make at least livable and functional —but what I got instead is a masterpiece.

Starting with these words “I want to vault my ceiling and paint it turquoise-the rest is up to you”. Shannon found the exact right contractor for the job, and worked on every single detail, and I mean every single thing you can (or cannot) imagine. We shopped together for the fun stuff, for lighting and tile, paint and a faucet but, giving me choices at every turn, Shannon handled the rest right down to every last detail, And those details are hard work. Who thinks of the style and performance of hinges—hidden hinges?
I didn’t make this job easy either, by adding the living room, dining room and outdoor lighting into the mix. She never pushed me to part with the few things that I just could not let go of, instead, she incorporated them beautifully sometimes with just a tweak or two. In turn, I let her push me past my comfort zone in a few areas and she surprised me with things that I never, ever would have thought of myself but have fallen in love with. The most beautiful draperies I have ever seen came from Shannon’s incredible eye, incredible heart, her understanding my aesthetic…these chairs! Oh my!
”I get it”, she said, “you just want your living room to go Woosh”, demonstrating the feeling by waving her hand from the front of her face and over the top of her head. Perfect. And It does indeed woosh!
But back to the kitchen. That kitchen! My ‘might as well be husband” and I have i vookrf, btewed, played/laughed in it every day since its completion. The new Dutch door and added window casings bring the most beautiful light into what was the darkest room in the home. The new appliance “garage” featuring fold up doors, spacious cabinetry, deep drawers, along with hidden trash and recycling bins doubled the storage, even added more counter space, and changed my LIFE!! We start every day in that room and still marvel at what she accomplished. I MARVEL.
Just the other day, four of us stood in that kitchen having a conversation, impossibility before Shannon’s incredible passion and design turned that room, which HAD to remain the main entry to the house, into a showstopper. I used to bum-rush people through it to get to the good parts of the house it but now we linger in there. People have time to comment on my O’Keefe and Merritt stove and my collection of dishes and décor which range from our childhoods, our adventures, from places half way around the world, and from the Rite Aid up the street. Yes, Shannon finds a way.
The vaulted ceiling I asked for adds such incredible height which in turn makes what was a small cramped room feel so much larger, but when it was uncovered, we decided it was actually too big to host that turquoise paint I had longed for, yet Shannon found it a home for it on that beautiful Dutch door.

Due to the interesting history of the house and the stories we shared, she had a brain storm early on and asked if I would entertain using outside lighting inside. I would. We did, and I have never seen anything like it.
If you want something cookie cutter, you are out of luck, because Shannon Ggem will find the best parts of you and find a way to translate it into the things that will surround you and everyone you invite in to your now glorious and welcome home.
I look forward to our next project Shannon. I can hardly wait! More...

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Shannon Ggem was a true professional and delightful to work with. She went above and beyond to hold our hand thru this process always making us laugh while skillfully handling differences in opinion between my husband and I, communicating with our contractor and searching out products and furnishings that were beautiful and unique. We are absolutely thrilled with our results and can't wait for the next project we tackle with her. More...

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A designer for the individual!
Shannon is a Unique designer who brings with her an east coast honesty and civility.
Shannon creates spaces that are brilliant, well thought and intelligent that rise mountains above the mundane. There will always be elements in her work that are freshly unexpected.
Shannon designs for the world of "custom"; designed and made for you, the individual!

Working with Shannon Ggem will give you a space that is created to be a very usable, beautiful piece of art. It is a joy to work with Shannon and her vibrantly sincere energy!

Clif Schmidt / designers axess, westlake village More...

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What a great experience we had with Shannon and Ggem Design !

We just bought a small craftsman house and this is the very first time we can actually make decisions. As exciting as it is, we are also overwhelmed with the possibilities and were worried about getting a nice flow, so we thought of asking the help of a pro.

But... we are not really into design, and our budget for it, is on small side, we were worried that it would be an issue. Not at all. Shannon suggested her Comprehensive Consultation, which was perfect for us.

To our surprise, we had a lot of fun shopping around and talking about projects. We got colors but also recommendations about the floors, fireplace, furniture type and set up, plants, exterior etc. Interestingly, I couldn't manage to step away from the former owners' setup before our meeting. We have moved quite a few times, it never happened before. Now, not only do we have great projects in mind, but the ideas keep coming. I seriously don't know how long this process would have taken if we had gone through it by ourselves. We are very happy we sought Shannon's advice! More...

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Shannon Ggem is wonderful. My husband and I had a great experience working with her and Ggem Design co. on our master bath, kitchen and first-floor remodel. This was our first major construction and design project, so it was important to us to work with an expert who would be patient enough to educate us along the way and handle any challenges that arose. Shannon excels in all these areas. From the first time we talked with Shannon and throughout the entire project, she set our minds at ease with her obvious experience and knowledge. She helped us find the right contractors, and navigate all the design decisions along the way. She is a great listener and she really invested the time to get to know us. As the project unfolded we were frequently impressed with the ideas she had and her attention to detail. She was sensitive to our budget, and worked hard to find us options, while still guiding us toward quality products and sophisticated design choices. Shannon was lovely to work with and was always available to answer our questions until the very last detail was installed. She is definitely the professional you want in your corner! We are thrilled with the results and look forward to working with Shannon Ggem again. More...

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Shannon Ggem is an amazing designer. She is able to create the perfect house for you combining your wishes, your budget, your style and her incredible eye. She made a normally stressful situation a total pleasure. The people she uses to make this happen are talented, respectful and reasonable. She also has a wealth of knowledge about construction and architecture. I cannot recommend her highly enough. More...

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Shannon Ggem is the only interior designer I will ever consult again. Her level of knowledge, resources, skill and overall abilities were beyond what I expected when we started. Shannon has an innate ability to read the client's needs and ideas and turn them into reality. She has a gift for being the liasion person between the client and the general contractor. Shannon kept the project moving forward and was always available to solve the myraid of issues that arise during construction. I also found Shannon to be patient, easy to get along with, bright and honest. Shannon can be described as the "calm in the storm" of construction. More...

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Shannon Ggem and I worked together on a large project in 2013. She is incredibly organized, extremely talented, works efficiently and has the best eye for finishing and styling a project that I have ever seen. Her attention to detail is unparalleled, she is energetic, adventurous, optimistic and really fun to work with. One of her best talents is coming up with brilliant last minute solutions to any problem that may arise on site. When I found myself defeated and flummoxed, she would pop in with the most intelligent solution! I cannot wait to work with her again sometime soon! More...

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From the moment we began working together, we felt understood; when we couldn't articulate what we wanted Shannon provided pictures, swatches, samples, etc. until we hit on the perfect combinations, and she genuinely listened to what me and my husband wanted and needed for our full home remodel. Shannon was fun to work with and adventurous; we had an enormous job! What could have been a very stressful and difficult time was instead manageable, as Shannon was consistently mindful that we had kids, dogs and very busy lives to manage while under construction. She redesigned our kitchen into a functioning, aesthetically beautiful workplace, transformed five 30-year-old baths into restful, spa-like spaces, and through her vision of color and texture created a home that spoke to our casual and comfortable lifestyle. Shannon oversaw the rough and finish details expertly; her professional demeanor with contractors and suppliers was impeccable, and she handled delivery and installations seamlessly. I would highly recommend Shannon Ggem, and would not hesitant to work with her on future projects. More...

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So unique, so on point with her style.
Designer Shannon Ggem stands apart with a flair for the past, pairing it with present day convenience. Boasting a style that is truly remarkable. Shannon is a delight to work with in everyway. Looking forward to future endeavors! More...

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I was delighted to have the opportunity to work with Shannon as one designer to another. Her creativity and passion are the first things you notice, but they are quickly followed by insightful ideas backed with experience and knowledge. After, our first two hour meeting I was rethinking my approach to a project and was so energized because she just "got me" and what I wanted to accomplish. More...

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I had the pleasure to work with Shannon Ggem on the 2013 Pasadena Showcase House. The space we created together was an outdoor room and Shannon brought it to life! Shannon was practical and realistic, extremely flexible to work with, passionate and really fun! She has amazing attention to detail and this made working with Shannon a real pleasure. She also has a great wit which made the entire experience a blast! Looking forward to our next venture together! More...

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I worked with Shannon to photograph a residential interior and exterior project and she was incredibly fun, down to earth, enthusiastic, and just plain awesome to work with. She has a great knack for seeing how unique details can bring life and excitement to a space, and this made it a real pleasure to work alongside her and photograph her work. Her sense of humor is also much appreciated when working together all day - nonstop laughs! More...

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Shannon is everything you hope for in a designer: she is easy to work with, she is great with budgets, she manages her team with efficiency and kindness and she really listens and is able to interpret your wants into practical solutions.

But more than anything that can be recommended about Shannon is this: Shannon has spectacular taste. One has only to look through her work samples to see that she can pull off anything - from classical and conservative to modern and whimsical, Shannon's work is superior to every other designer in that she just has a gift - an eye if you will.

I will hire her again and again for all my design needs and I only wish I had more homes for her to decorate. More...

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Shannon's mastery of high design concept and practicality is unmatched! Her bubbly personality, creative spirit & professionalism make her a joy to work with. She has the vision to create solutions for the impossible and the relationships with sub-contractors to execute the goal. The walnut headboards and swinging chair in my boys' bedroom are just two ideas she had from the beginning (that I resisted!) and now are both jaw-droppers! Her patience and ability to multi-task with background "kid chaos" proves her focus and flexibility as yet another asset to her arsenal of outside the box thinking. I highly, highly recommend this awesome designer! More...

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When my husband and I met Shannon we had demolished our house and were living in our garage. We were looking for someone to help us with all aspects of our new home.

Shannon was so delightful (and kind of funny too!). We worked together on a new laundry room, 2 kids rooms and bath, a very sophisticated Guest room and our new Kitchen/Dining/Great Room (with a 10 foot Island!). Each room need flooring and paint and window treatments and everything else. I'm not exaggerating at all when I say, it's the most amazing home I've ever seen!

She brought samples to us and printed endless pictures. She shopped alone and brought us amazing goodies and also took me places to find pieces to bring home or special order! Shannon helped us meet the deadlines of the contractor and worked with us to help us figure out what we liked!

She is price conscious when needed and super resourceful.

Our house is a home...Thanks Shannon....so much! More...

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Shannon is a serious find. She possesses that incredibly rare combination of creativity and excellent taste. My husband and I realized that we had been unconsciously avoiding our living room because we hated the way it looked. Shannon quickly transformed it into the most-used room the house. She is organized, focused and thoughtful, which I really appreciate, but equally as important, she is an absolute delight to work with. I have already recommended her to friends who have used (and loved) her. She does not disappoint! More...

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What I don't have is time, what I do have is really picky taste. Shannon figured out what I liked, narrowed down the choices for me and helped me bring the master bedroom up to the level of the rest of my spaces. It looks like it's always been here, part of the larger space (which took me years to get to) but it only took a month. And she managed my husband. Excellent professional, & fast, talented designer. More...

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Amazing designer. Shannon is fun to be with and a very creative, innovative designer. She personalized everything! She used all of our family treasures in the design- every selection was meaningful to us or something we all agreed on and loved. She had a good system for keeping us on track and semi-sane during the large remodel we did. Can't recommend her enough. More...

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Shannon Ggem worked with my family on our kitchen and SAVED us! There are too too many decisions to make; we both work and couldn't spend all the time finding tile, appliances, flooring, door knobs, cabinet pulls, hinges, faucets, drains, sink basin, countertop stone, hoods, paint colors, etc. Shannon made it easy and fun and made it to our taste EXACTLY. WE LOVE OUR KITCHEN! More...

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