Hingham Jewelers

“Absolutely. Leslie McGwire ASID Allied worked with us each step of the way—starting with the floor plan, all the way through completion of the project. We for sure wouldn’t have arrived at our current floor plan without Leslie’s thoughts and comments.

She planted a lot of seeds we would’ve otherwise missed. It was also helpful to tell Leslie, big picture, how we wanted the store to feel, and then have her come back to us and say, okay, here are the three or four floor samples you should consider. Or the three or four paints colors to look at.

There are hundreds of options for each of those selections, so being able to narrow it down immediately, and focus on what is best suited for us, saves lots of time and energy.”

Thanks,
Michael Page — Head of Development and Long-Term Strategic Growth, Hingham Jewelers

“Leslie, thank you for all your efforts to make this beautiful renovation happen. We truly appreciate your collaboration and hard work!!!”
Dave Page — Owner of Hingham Jewelers

Question: Were you overall happy with the interior design services from Leslie McGwire & Associates? Please elaborate for example from the Floor Plan Design Process, many specific Selections chosen, and the Specifications of all finishes needed for your store.
“Absolutely. Leslie McGwire worked with us each step of the way—starting with the floor plan, all the way through completion of the project. We for sure wouldn’t have arrived at our current floor plan without Leslie’s thoughts and comments. She planted a lot of seeds we would’ve otherwise missed. It was also helpful to tell Leslie McGwire & Associates, big picture, how we wanted the store to feel, and then have her come back to us and say, okay, here are the three or four floor samples you should consider. Or the three or four paint colors to look at. There are hundreds of options for each of those selections, so being able to narrow it down immediately, and focus on what is best suited for us, saves lots of time and energy.”

Question: How important is the floor plan to your overall completed store?
“We spent lots of time on our floor plan. We had so many drafts! But with each revision we felt better and better about what we were doing. Leslie provided her expertise to our knowledge of how our own store works. It was worth putting as much time into the plan as we did—don’t short change yourself in this step.”

Question: What are your thoughts about the General & Advance Lighting Design and the Selection of Decorative Lighting Fixtures?
“Lighting is so important in a jewelry store. When we first looked at the lighting plan, we were shocked how many lights were recommended. Now that we’ve been in our new store, it’s what people comment on regularly. How bright it is! Which is of course great for people’s mood, and displaying jewelry.”

Question: What are your feedback suggestions on working with Leslie McGwire & Associates, Architects, Vendors, and General Contractors?
“The design board definitely helped us gather ideas and organize our thoughts. Our plan of what we wanted morphed over time, evolving as we saw options and really dug into each selection. More than anything, we’re glad we started planning our renovation more than a year in advance. That gave us the time to really consider all of Leslie’s feedback, think about it, and make the best decision for our business.”

Michael Page — Head of Development and Long-Term Strategic Growth, Hingham Jewelers