rela gleason design

Judy and I engaged Rela to be design leader of the team (designer, architect, general contractor, landscape designer) that built our main house and guest house on two adjacent lots (7,000+ sf total). Rela guided us to the overall design concept, architectural style, and quality level, then made the process of execution and detail selection efficient for us. She worked closely with all team members, and oversaw their work, almost like a project manager for both exterior and interior; she is creative, responsive, and decisive. The result for us is a one-of-a-kind home, clean design, simple yet elegant, with which we are very happy. She insists on quality, but works to keep costs within budget, and knows where to find value. She is a strong leader, which is what we wanted and needed for our project. We enjoyed working with Rela, and became good friends during this successful project.

We have used Rela Gleason Design for over 30 years. We started with redecorating and then did two remodels. The last remodel was the entire house. We have been so happy with everything she's done. Even though our last remodel was sixteen years ago, we still get "wows". She works very well with clients and is very cost conscious. Our most recent project was replacement of all outdoor furniture and new window coverings in our sunroom. We highly recommend her.

Working with Rela started 30 years ago with what I thought was one chair and now she has designed five homes for us, one from the ground up. She always stretches my (short) vision to create the whole home--one that is fresh, elegant and inviting, each feeling like a warm hug. She is able to visualize the finished project, communicate that vision and inspire all to achieve it. I would not even think of a new project without her involvement. And fun!!

Rela first redid our home in Las Vegas. We were so pleased with the results, we had her redo our home in Montana. We were tired of the heavy, dark "mountain decor". She gave us a fresh, light, wonderful new feel to our home. We couldn't be happier. She is so talented and her attention to detail is next to none! What I also appreciate is that she is always available to me if I have questions regarding new purchases or additions to either home. Thank you Rela!!

Working with Rela is rewarding yet challenging. Her vision demands precise planning and execution. Her timeless style is nuanced, approachable and understated. She rethinks the architectural plan and makes it her own while still maintaining the architect's original vision. Looking forward to working with her again!

Rela, has remodeled two of our homes. One in Las Vegas and the other in Whitefish MT. Rela has given us something we didn't even know we wanted in our homes. Every day we marvel over how much enjoyment our homes bring to us in her simple, clean and elegant designs. We knew we wanted somethin, we just didn't know what, Rela resolved that question. Thank you so much Rela for getting us to a place we didn't know was possible in a home. Thomas and Terrie Nitopi

Rela Gleason is a creative, decisive, sophisticated, professional designer who opened our eyes to improvements we could never have imagined ourselves. If you know exactly what you want and just need an order-taker to execute a renovation, working with Rela would be a waste. Rela instead led us through a process (which we started calling a "Relavation" instead of a renovation) that far exceeded expectations from basic concepts down to tiny details.

Rela delivered a finished product that was beyond my dreams...she worked with me and my future husband to create a home that was a blend of "us"... some things from my life, some things from his... an artful and creative, tasteful whole. A consummate professional, Rela listened carefully to our needs, and redesigned an existing home into 'our home'. Rela breathed new life into the old and ingeniously added the new. She was a delight to work with, taught me so much...and to this day, when looking at a piece, I ask myself...WWRD? What would Rela do? before acting. I look forward to the day when we could work together again! Thank you, Rela! Elaine Jones

Rela is a phenomenally talented designer with an eye for detail and an understanding of design that is unsurpassed. She is just completing a new house for us where she took over from the architect and produced a gem. She worked with the contractor throughout the process, making sure that every detail was perfect. I am so impressed with her ability to see the future and what it will look like. She is truly amazing!

Rela designed my house. I gave her full control of the creative process and she delivered a jewel box--beyond anything I could have imagined.