SL Design

Gabriella and team delivered the creativity, tastefulness and quality that sought for our Cheviot Hills home. She was a joy to work with and really enjoyed the experience!

Gabriella and Silvia are Top Notch ! I would recommend this Italian duo in a heart beat. They are artist and have a vision for the completed project before it's even on paper. They work great with budgets and deadlines and have an amazing crew of craftsmen whom they have worked for for years who know how every little detail should be. Incredible Team !

Gabriella and Sylvia decorated my 2 bed 2 bath apartment in Santa Monica. The difference from when they started to where it ended up is amazing. Both women were extremely friendly, professional and very good at what they do. I would highly recommend for whatever decoration you are looking for!

We hired Gabriella Toro and the results she provided were nothing short of miraculous. She's an artist. She has a great eye and a collaborative spirit. She listened to our needs and responded with one fantastic idea after another. The best quality of Gabriella's work can only be experienced-- she ties every room together in discreet ways, the color palette is gorgeous and unique, the lines and angles work from all directions. The house has an integrated flow. She transformed our house on time and on budget and with an enthusiastic, flexible attitude that made us look forward to every meeting we had as an adventure and not a chore. When we bought our house in Mar Vista , it had a very dated feel and an awkward layout. Everything felt out of balance and plain. There was a tremendous amount for us to renovate. In addition, we had grand visual ambitions. We expanded our kitchen, raised the ceiling in our living room, created a modern cut out wall to conceal and awkwardly placed staircase, turned a horrid little fireplace into a thoroughly modern, show-stopping, stone hearth, redesigned every inch of lighting, took a sad upstairs large loft space and converted it into a spectacular master bedroom with a walk-in closet , beautiful oak details and a gorgeous travertine bathroom with double sinks, a steam room and giant bath. Result: everyone compliments the warmth and original beauty of our home. I can't recommend her more!

Silvia and Gabriella helped me with the remodel and interior design of my Indian canyon Palm Springs home. Their design aesthetic is impeccable and they were such a pleasure to work with. Our home was very closed in and their design plan opened the Living room area up and created a great space that flowed into the kitchen making it ideal for entertaining! They replaced all the windows and sliders and remodeled the kitchen and we absolutely love it! They stayed true to the 60s retro modern look in all of the interior Decor and furnishings and we have received so many compliments from our house guests! Silvia and Gabriela are an amazing team, paying attention to every detail! They executed everything beautifully! I would recommend Toro-Lombardo highly!

I have photographed several of their fantastic projects. Gabriella and Silvia are very professional in every aspect and it felt instantly easy to work with them. They are incredibly friendly and easy to get along with. This, combined with their talent, organization, work ethic, and extreme attention to detail produces a very high level of design work. They are open to collaboration and new ideas, and because of it we were able to create some spectacular images. I cannot recommend them highly enough and I am looking forward to work with them on future projects.

We had recently moved to Santa Monica and needed both general interior and exterior remodeling, but also to modify our home to better accommodate the needs of our son who requires a wheelchair. While the projects are still ongoing, Gabriella and Silvia have shown passion in their design and sensitivity to our needs. They have also demonstrated great management of the projects...providing daily updates and keeping the workers on schedule. This has made the whole experience excellent and they receive our highest recommendation.

With this company you get an impeccable Italian sensibility with the efficiency of a Roman cohort. I could not be happier with the work Gabriella did for me. She converted the sad mock Tudor exterior of my house into something hip and warm that gives me a little jolt of happiness every time I pull into my driveway. And it was all quite simple - the key was the landscaping - stones and succulents, and a few splashy details here and there. The genius idea was to move a palm tree from a hidden spot at the side into the front which I thought would be difficult and expensive (it turned out to be neither). Then a change of color and some modern lighting - and there you have it - I feel ten years younger. Gabriella is the best kind of professional. She obviously loves what she does. And she's efficient, pragmatic, seasoned, talented and imaginative. I also like the crew she brought with her and it was reassuring to see that they clearly have a mutual respect.

I hired Gabriella for the major renovation of my condo and could not be happier with the results. She carefully listened to my needs and tailored the design to fit my lifestyle. My home is relaxed, elegant, comfortable, interesting, and continues to delight me year after year. Gabriella’s great ability to capture the essence of the best emerging trends resulted in a fresh and innovative design that is becoming a classic. Everybody loves my home. Gabriella knows how to keep an eye on the budget and has a knack for achieving a luxurious look without resorting to excessively expensive materials. She has endless resources to make custom items, and her subs are honest, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. Amedeo

Working with Silvia and Gabriella has been an incredible experience. Their ability to personalize a project is a very unique skill. They understand the nuances of design - the ability to transform the light and movement of a room. Their challenge for the project that I had done was to enclose a room yet not lose the openness and flow of the area. The subtle, architectural details that Silvia incorporated were truly transformational and the outcome was amazing. They have an eye for blending the existing with the new. They are patient and open to exploring all options. In addition, all of the subcontractors that they work with are competent, professional and take pride in their work. It has been a remarkable experience working with Toro-Lombardo Design Build.

We hired Toro-Lombardo because we heard about their "personal touch", and we got a tremendously efficient - inspiring! - reDesign and re-make of our one-bedroom in Santa Monica. We were out of town but all communication was precise in every image, measurement and detail. The entire apartment was redone: new hardwoods, kitchen, bathroom, closets, paint. The place was delivered on time: it's now a small pearl a few steps from the ocean. Grazie!

I can proudly say I was one of Gabriella Toro's first clients. She has an excellent eye for structure, functionality and style. The second home for which she did our remodel design is our current house, and her designs are still beautiful and relevant 11 years later. I would highly recommend this company for your next design project!