Girardini Design

Over the years we have attended the ACC craft show in Baltimore and have made many professional relationships with artist and crafts people... having purchased many pieces for clients, to assist in building their collections. However, there are artist like Ken and Julie Girardini of Girardini Design, that we love their work... and had commissioned a custom console that we co-designed for a special client. We have also joint ventured with them on Show House, displaying some of their current work and a custom chaise that Ken designed, from their private collection. They simply are the best to work with and display a great diversity in their approach to design and their craft. I recommend them, Highly! Interior Designer, Victor js Liberatore, ASID

More, more more (!!!!) than fireplace surrounds, furniture and lighting, as the September 2012 reviewer attests. Though Ken and Julie Girardini's major installations are superb, for those of us who must survive without a complete interior overhaul, the G's are equally gifted at creating stunning sculptural pieces that you can incorporate into your existing space on a smaller scale. Working with this firm is like being on a journey. Ours started in Japan, where we discovered the delicate beauty of handmade paper and returned home toting several sheets thereof. Next was a lucky stumble onto K & J's website where their magical combinations of steel and paper provided instant inspiration to create a sculptural piece of our own, using a combination of our Japanese paper, photos from the trip, and a customized version of the Girardini's long boat sculpture to showcase it all. The process of creating our boat was exhilarating. We felt like members of the design team. Ken and Julie are great at bouncing ideas back and forth until satisfaction is achieved on all fronts. We love our boat! Though it was created from materials and photos we brought home from our trip, it is in no way an overtly personal souvenir; rather, it's a true piece of art that also happens to have been brilliantly designed and executed just for us. One project turned into two, and the Japanese paper motif was carried forward to create yet another sculpture which is completely original and different from the first. It is thematically very Girardini, but again has been customized to suit our personal tastes. Wow! This stunning piece, entitled "Illuminated Passage," literally sings out in color and texture from its perch on our bedroom wall. We've also given Girardini pieces as gifts to family members, and they are always appreciated. Look online for lots of ideas to kick-start your own gifting: http://www.girardinifineart.com and http://www.girardinidesign.com. Ken and Julie, please feel free to share photos of any or all of the commissions you did for us. My own snapshots wouldn't do them justice!

Over the last ten years, we have worked with this highly creative team on numerous successful projects for our homes. They designed a one of a kind walnut and steel large coffee table, a fireplace surround with a wood mantel, the most unique two level stair handrail ever (huge WOW from guests) a stereo console table and several lamps! Both artists are so easy to work with, and actually come in on budget, how wonderfully refreshing!

We have bought several pieces from Girardini Designs and love them all. They add a contemporary flair to our decor that we receive lots of complements on. We have serveral pieces of wall art, including painting as well as metallic artwork that alludes to our love of nature. One of my favorite pieces is a set a candlesticks that looks like the wind. Julie also recently completed a commission piece to celebrate our 30th anniversary - it is a mixed element piece in the shape of a house combined with photographs from our 30 years together - absolutely fabulous. Julie and Ken take great pride in their work and are fantastic to work with, I highly recommend them.

Ken and Julie Girardini of Girardini Design built a stainless surround around our fireplace and it is truly spectacular!! They designed the project and it has become the statement piece of our home!! We get so many comments and compliments!! Ken and Julie are the ultimate professionals to work with -- they are great listeners - great designers - and great installers! From start to finish they pay attention to every detail and they are not happy until the customer is completely satisfied! Without question, I would highly recommend them for any such project you are considering!

We have purchased many items from the Girardini's, with our favorite being our one of a kind fireplace surround. Working with them in the development of the surround, to the final installation was a wonderful experience. They are truly passionate about their work and it shows in the end product.

Julie and Ken fabricated a custom light fixture for the special exhibits space of one of our corporate clients. The materials and craftsmanship were superb. They helped us work out some complex details of the design and the project was completed on time and on budget. I highly recommend Giradini Design.