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About Us
Lawless Design is a New England based interior design studio specializing in wellness centered home renovations and new builds for families who value health, longevity, and timeless design.
Our design philosophy is rooted in creating soulful, enduring spaces that support the way you actually live. We work with natural, non toxic materials, thoughtful layouts, and a calm, grounding palette that draws from the landscape around us. We believe in honoring craftsmanship and the beauty of the past, which is why vintage and heirloom pieces find their way into nearly every project we take on. They bring depth, story, and a sense of history that no new piece can replicate.
As a WELL Accredited Professional studio, we think carefully about how the spaces we design affect the people living inside them. From indoor air quality and circadian lighting to material selection, spatial flow, and how a room supports rest and daily rhythm, we design homes that are as good for the people living in them as they are beautiful to look at.
We offer a comprehensive design experience across new builds, full renovations, boutique commercial spaces, and whole-home furnishings, including construction drawings, finish selections, custom millwork, and sourcing. Whether you are building from the ground up or reimagining an existing home, we bring the same level of creativity, care, and intention to every project.
At Lawless, every project is personal. We form genuine relationships with our clients and design homes that feel deeply aligned with who they are and how they live. Beautiful, functional, and built to last.
Services
Our full-service interior design offering is tailored for clients in New England, where we work closely and collaboratively in person throughout the entire process. This comprehensive service includes space planning, detailed construction documents, sourcing of furniture, fixtures, finishes (FFE), procurement and order management, as well as ongoing project management to ensure a seamless experience from start to finish.
Not located in New England? No problem. We’ve had the pleasure of working with clients across the country—and even internationally. Through our virtual design services, we guide you through space planning, sourcing furniture, fixtures, and finishes (FFE), procurement, and order management—all done seamlessly from afar with coordinated site visits.
Just like our in-person full-service offering, we remain closely involved throughout your project, ensuring a thoughtful and streamlined experience from beginning to end—no matter where you call home.
If you need some extra guidance on a project you are doing yourself, our 1-hour consultation might be the right fit for you. Hannah will assist with reviewing space planning, provide feedback on sourcing, and offer up her expertise in design. If you are ready to book, you can schedule your meeting with Hannah today.
Get to Know Us
At Lawless Design, wellness is at the heart of everything we create. We believe that spaces have the power to support, uplift, and nourish the lives of those who inhabit them. Our design philosophy blends luxury with well-being, focusing on carefully chosen natural materials, balanced layouts, and mindful, purposeful elements that enhance overall well-being.
From air quality and lighting to ergonomic layouts and eco-conscious materials, we prioritize choices that promote health, relaxation, and harmony. Every project, whether a new build, remodel, or interior refresh - is crafted with intention, transforming each space into a sanctuary that supports wellness in every detail. We aim to create environments that not only look beautiful but also feel good, nurturing a lifestyle of calm, comfort, and connection.
Meet the Lawless Team
HANNAH ORAVEC
OWNER
Hannah Lawless is the founder of Lawless Design, a fullservice interior design studio rooted in New England, and the Lawless Design Shoppe, a curated vintage and home decor brand based in Duxbury, Massachusetts. With close to a decade of experience, Lawless Design works across residential and boutique commercial projects including new builds, full remodels, and furnishing projects, serving clients throughout New England and nationally.
Hannah's approach to design is rooted in a simple but deeply held belief: that the spaces we live and work in have a profound effect on how we feel every single day. As a WELL Accredited Professional, one of a relatively small number of designers in the country credentialed in the science of how the built environment affects human health, she brings a level of rigor and intention to her work that goes well beyond aesthetics. From the materials specified on a project to the way light moves through a room and how a space supports rest, focus, and daily rhythm, every decision is made with the whole person in mind.
The Lawless Design Shoppe, launched in 2024, is a direct extension of that philosophy. A curated collection of vintage and antique furniture and objects sourced from across the country and internationally, the Shoppe reflects Hannah's belief that the most meaningful interiors are built over time, layered with pieces that have history, character, and a sense of having been collected rather than purchased all at once.
Hannah's work has been informed by her own personal health journey, her practice as a gardener and advocate for intentional living, and her experience as a mother designing homes that truly support the fullness of family life. She lives on the South Shore of Massachusetts with her husband, daughter, and rescue dog.
MARI
SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER
ERICA
INTERIOR DESIGNER
KYLIE
JUNIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER
CAROLINE
SHOPPE ASSOCIATE
The Lawless
Design Process
The process when working with our team
Initial Inquiry
We receive your email or call to learn more about your project. This is followed by a discovery call to better understand your needs, budget, and timeline.
Virtual Consultation
We start with a virtual consultation to discuss your vision, lifestyle, and overall design goals. This helps us gather the details needed to move forward.
In-Person Consultation
After the virtual meeting, we’ll schedule a second consultation, either onsite at your space or in our office, depending on the project scope.
Design Proposal Review
Before sending over the contract, we present a design proposal that outlines the estimated scope of work, inspiration images, and design fees. This ensures everything aligns with your expectations before we proceed.
Contract and Retainer
Once you’re ready to move forward, we’ll send over a formal agreement. After the contract is signed and the retainer is received, we officially kick off the project.
Research and Planning
We’ll send you a questionnaire to gather more details about your style preferences, functionality needs, and inspiration. At this stage, we also take detailed measurements and photos if needed.
Mood Boards and Initial Concept
We create a visual concept to illustrate the design direction, including inspiration images, color palettes, and key ideas. This is shared with you for feedback before moving to the next step.
Schematic Design
Schematic design is the first phase where your vision begins to take shape. During this stage, we focus on space planning and initial concepts for materials, finishes, furniture, and fixtures. Preliminary floor plans help you visualize the overall design direction, ensuring it aligns with your goals before moving into detailed development. This step sets the foundation for a cohesive and functional design.
Construction Design Development
We finalize layouts, furniture plans, and detailed design elements. This includes floor plans, construction material selections, and design details that bring the concept to life along with any finish materials needed for construction (tiles, countertops, hard-wired lighting, etc.)
Design Presentation
We’ll present a comprehensive design plan, including renderings, material samples, and elevations in a digital design presentation.
Construction Procurement and Order Management
After approval, we handle purchasing and order management for the project, coordinating with the contractor and vendors to ensure accurate timelines and delivery.
Contractor Coordination
We’ll coordinate with contractors and oversee the implementation of the design details. We make site visits based on the project scope.
Furniture Design Development
We finalize furniture and layouts based on the foundation of the construction design. This includes all the furniture and decor for the space.
Design Presentation
We’ll present a comprehensive design plan, including material samples and digital design presentation boards.
Furniture Procurement and Order Management
After approval, we handle all purchasing and order management for the project, coordinating with vendors to ensure accurate timelines and delivery. We get everything sent to our warehouse receiver.
Furniture Pre-Installation Preparation
We organize deliveries with our warehouse receiver, and finalize the installation schedule to ensure everything arrives and is ready for install day.
Installation Day
We bring the design to life by arranging furniture, styling decor, and placing accessories to create a fully realized space.
Photography
We coordinate with our photographer to get photos of your space for our website and marketing.
Project Completion
After everything is in place, we’ll do a walkthrough with you to review the space. You’ll also receive a digital goodbye packet with all the important details for future reference.
A Note From Our Clients
We really enjoyed working with Hannah. She has a warm, bubbly personality and is a delight to talk to. She was very open to our ideas but also gave us guidance when we needed it. We are two busy professionals, and it was great to have her handle the work of designing the main floor of our house. She thought of things that we never would have thought of, including building a custom bench in bay windows in our kitchen, which allowed us to maximize seating for entertaining. In some instances, we were sent bad materials by vendors, like a rug that was a different size than advertised, and she worked to make it right. She worked with a wide range of interior design websites, finding unique pieces that aren’t available at the big chains.
I highly recommend Lawless Design for all of your design needs. Hannah has such a great vision for your space and combines what you want as well as bringing in pieces that you would have never chosen, that look amazing! She was friendly and helpful and made my spaces feel warm and welcoming. I get compliments all of the time on Hannah's work!