Gardiner & Larson Homes

Working with Judy and Bill and their team on the renovation of our home was nothing short of exceptional. We purchased our home with the intention to renovate. Complicating things further was that we wanted to do this while we lived abroad. When we met Judy and Bill we knew they were the total package and the end result was better than what we could have imagined. Judy carefully redesigned the first floor of our home with thoughtful consideration and amazing design elements. She provided candid feedback and thoughts along the way and offered ideas we hadn’t considered. Bill and his team executed every last detail on schedule and on budget. There was so much efficiency to the project because they work together as one team. Any changes to the design were directly shared with the construction team, making the entire process completely seamless. Judy and Bill are perfectionists and our home is a reflection of that. We were thrilled to see the end product and couldn’t believe it was our home. While much of the design work was done while we were in the States everything was executed while we were abroad. It really was an amazing feat to get everything done over email correspondence. We couldn’t have had a better team and have more projects planned for the future.

Judy Larson transformed our basement into an exceptionally and meticulously designed, contemporary man cave. Judy has been a real joy to work with throughout the process from design to implementation. Judy incorporated many unique elements in our project. Her ability to visualize the space we wanted was spot on. We trusted Judy's judgment 100% throughout the process and could not be happier. We highly recommend Judy for high-end architectural design projects.

We knew we would be in good hands when we hired Judy Larson based on her stunning portfolio, decades of experience, and long list of happy clients. We were pleasantly surprised at how enjoyable she and her team made the process of building our dream house (we did a massive renovation that touched every room). Judy was hands on and attentive to detail every step of the way, working closely with our interior designer and contractor. She made sure to understand exactly what we wanted and what our budget was, and then came up with amazing ideas that completely surpassed our expectations of what was possible, bringing light and elegance to every room in our home. We appreciate Judy Larson's work every day!

Working with Judith Larson and her team has been a pleasure from the start. Our initial meeting with Judith reassured us of her creativity, experience, and professionalism, and over the months we've been working together, we have also been impressed with her personal attention to our project and guidance on decisions that might be considered out of the scope of the current project. We have just finished a kitchen remodel that involved bringing down several walls and completely re-thinking most of the first floor of our house. She listened to what we wanted and improved upon our rudimentary ideas tenfold. Our new space is amazing and has completely transformed the house! We look forward to working with Judith on future projects (master suite, basement, exterior) because of her attention to detail and deep experience in making beautiful, functional spaces that are of the highest quality.

Judy and her team were amazing to work with. They are true experts and have incredible taste. Their level of expertise and professionalism is second to none. We thought designing our house would be an overwhelming process but because Judy is such a pro, it couldn't have been easier - everything she designs is beautiful and sensible, we rarely had any comments/changes. The entire process has been smooth, enjoyable, and exciting. We can not wait to move into the dream home Judy designed for us!

My husband and I are currently in the process of working with Judy and her firm on a plan for the perfect retirement home that will not only accommodate our four adult children and their families when they visit, include a dining room and living room for traditional entertaining as well as a downstairs master and family room for casual gatherings. This is a particularly challenging project since we are also looking to downsize, achieve a cozy feeling for when the two of us our alone in the house and at the same time capture our lovely backyard view from all the important rooms. Although almost an impossible task, Judy has worked with us tirelessly as we explore the many creative design options she has brought to us. We are not easy clients since we frequently change our notions as we move through the process. We are so pleased to be working with such a skilled professional who is willing to hold our hand through the process knowing when to listen and when to lead. Because of her extensive knowledge and experience she immediately understood the dynamics of the property, best siting and location for the house to achieve optimum use of yard and lighting. She is an empathetic listener and quickly got a good sense of our needs We consider her advise and input invaluable and are so pleased with our choice of architect.

Judy Larson is a true professional, a great listener and out of the box designer. Her ideas were spot on target and original. Our job was not easy and the end result exceeded our expectations! The Condo renovation was started in January 2016 and finished in May of 2016. Costs were on budget, just under $300,000. Thank you, Gardiner & Larson Homes

Judy Larson and Bill Gardiner are wonderful to work with. Judy is a very skilled designer/architect with impeccable taste. We hired Judy after we became familiar with her work while house hunting. Judy has local renown for her very tasteful house designs and renovations. Bill's company is known for it's many high end construction projects. He builds houses with the upmost quality of materials, craftsmanship and attention to detail for a very demanding clientele. Not only do we admire their work and professionalism, but the experience of working with them has been so pleasant, that we consider Judy and Bill our friends.

Judy and Bill were the architect and builders for our home in New Canaan. They were an absolute delight to work with - they were on time, on budget, responsive and flexible. The finished product has been nothing short of exceptional. The smallest issue requires a call to Bill's cell phone and he has someone there in an hour to address it - this after a year of living in the residence. They stand by their work and their reputation speaks for itself.

With an amazing eye for design but a practical build for everyday living, Gardiner Larson Homes is an ideal firm. Having worked with the firm for several years now, Judith Larson is top notch. She stands behind her work - which is impeccable. She earnestly cares about the project. She listens to new ideas and brings a lot to the table. She's a dream to work with - someone who has become a friend. My favorite thing about her designs is that she puts practicality first, but adds the most amazing and beautiful detail to her architecture. I would recommend her - and have - to many of my friends and anyone interested in having a dream of an experience in building or rebuilding an amazing home.