ABOUT US
L&S Design Ltd. is an Interior design firm affiliated with the Architectural firm of Linberg & Simmons and specializes in all aspects of Interior Design, renovation and project management. Linberg & Simmons, a multi-disciplinary firm, comprised of architects, technologists, and interior designers, was established in 1981 (formerly named Barker & Linberg). It has enjoyed a long and successful career in Bermuda designing corporate offices and buildings, industrial and marine facilities, and private homes and condominiums. In 2017, the Interior Design team formed a new company, L&S Design Ltd., to focus more on the Interior Design services offered. The close, seamless co-operation between the two disciplines remains unchanged.
We offer a strong team, committed to design excellence with rational, cost effective and innovative design solutions. We enjoy the unique challenges of each new project and the process of collaborating with our clients to create a space that suits their needs.
Together L&S Design Ltd. and Linberg & Simmons have a 40 year history with Architectural and Interior Design projects on the Island. They have been responsible for the design of many major recognizable projects throughout Bermuda.
PHILOSOPHY
Our experience and expertise are essential in providing clients with a well-planned and considered environment. We are a professional team that enjoys every aspect of the design process while focusing on our client’s requirements and goals. We recognize that ultimately, we are designing a space for our clients and must first and foremost consider their needs. We pride ourselves on building strong client and trade relationships through creative collaboration. We believe this is the key to success on our projects and are privileged to have numerous repeat clients.
ADDRESS
Mechanics’ Building 3rd Floor West, 12 Church Street, Hamilton, Bermuda
Phone
OUR TEAM
L&S Design Ltd. is proud of the fact that all our Interior Designers are Bermudian. L&S Design Ltd. Interior Designers have undergraduate degrees in Interior Design from accredited universities. Our Design Team is proficient in CAD programs and use 3D visuals to help illustrate design concepts and imagery to our client’s benefit.
Shelley Ray
Shelley is a Bermudian and has over 35 years’ experience working as an Interior Designer. She has extensive experience in residential, corporate, healthcare and hospitality design. She is proficient in AutoCAD, and comfortably works with plan views, elevations and has a special fondness for detailing.
Shelley enjoys building client relationships that last and has many repeat clients that she has enjoyed working with on multiple projects. She enjoys being involved in every aspect of a project, starting with the original design concept and working through to final completion.
Education:
Algonquin College, Ottawa, Ontario – Diploma in Interior Design
Professional Experience:
Creative Interiors, Interior Designer, 1990-1995
Cooper & Gardner, Interior Designer, 1995-1998
Linberg & Simmons/L&S Design Ltd., Senior Interior Designer, 1998-Present, Director 2017-Present
Certification & Development:
BSID (Bermuda Society of Interior Designers) Associate Member
Dawn Dunstan
Dawn is a Bermudian and has over 35 years’ experience working as an Interior Designer. She primarily has corporate interior design experience but also has extensive experience in residential, retail and restaurant design. She is proficient in AutoCAD and Revit, and particularly enjoys challenging space planning and designing custom furniture and interiors.
Dawn is passionate about design and enjoys the creative process. She believes excellent design is a successful combination of both aesthetic and function. Interiors are like stories and she aspires to create well-appointed spaces that excite and inspire people to fully experience the space they are in.
Education:
The American College for the Applied Arts, Bachelor of Applied Arts in Interior Design, 1991
Professional Experience:
Bermuda Glass, Kitchen Designer, 1990-1991
Cooper & Gardner, Interior Designer, 1991-1998
Murdoch Design, Interior Designer, 1998-2003
Linberg & Simmons/L&S Design Ltd., Senior Interior Designer, 2003-Present, Director 2017-Present
Certification & Development:
NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) certified
BSID (Bermuda Society of Interior Designers) Professional Member
Dawn has served on the BSID’s executive council in various roles, including President, Vice President and Council Member
KEY TEAM MEMBERS
Catherine Stewart
Intermediate Interior Designer
Catherine holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design with post-graduate Architecture studies and brings 10 years of experience to L&S Design Ltd. since joining in early 2023. Catherine excels in translating client visions from concept to completion.
Casey Clements
Junior Interior Designer
Casey holds a Bachelor of Economics and Master of Interior Architecture, joining L&S Design as a Junior Interior Designer in 2023 after completing internships with the company. Casey is particularly passionate about creating functional, thoughtful designs that enhance clients’ daily lives while ensuring every detail aligns with the overall vision.
Emily Hopkin
Senior Interior Designer
Emily earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from Ringling School of Art and Design and has over 20 years of experience working with the L&S Design Ltd. and Linberg & Simmons teams. She excels at creating well-considered spaces incorporating color, texture, and pattern to corporate, residential, retail, restaurant, and hospitality projects.
ARCHITECTURAL TEAM MEMBERS
Gary Simmons
Senior Architect, Director
Peter Carfoot
Architectural Technologist
Sjur Linberg
Consultant Senior Architect
Lee Simmons
Designer and Technical Support
Sophie Simmons
Design Support
Lara Backeberg
Architectural Intern