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As a consultant in the luxury hotel and spa world, I have seen many unique designs and work at all levels. I can easily say that Doug Stratton is the best I have seen at creating and executing amazing environments. Doug's ability to effectively use space with purpose is unequaled. He also has the ability to fully understand all aspects of design, including infrastructure, electrical, mechanical, finishes, fixtures, lighting, specialty cabinetry, and how they all combine to create a truly unique atmosphere. Doug has a unique ability to flesh out a clients ideas into a full blown concept and make it real through controlling every single detail. After all, it is the smallest details, well done, that make the difference between the ordinary and the extraordinary.

John Atwood

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Douglas Stratton provided vision, expertise and excellence in my bathroom remodel. His style is artistic, capturing the nuances of light, texture, drama, and flow in a seamless orchestra of function and beauty. He was able to create a magnificent space that incorporated all of the attributes that I wanted, and more! Because he sees his work as art, he is passionate and dedicated and I felt that dedication throughout the design and construction phases. Thank you Douglas!

Ilana Alberico

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We worked with Douglas Stratton on a renovation of our lower level to create a family gathering room.  When he joined in on our project, he quickly took the look and feel of the room to another level with his sense of design and expertise in lighting.  As we worked our way though our project, Doug was able to problem solve quickly and visually present us with some design options that were creative, sophisticated and unique. Our room has a beautiful look and feel even before we added the furniture.

Angie and Dan Baechtold

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We needed a large scale piece and could not find it conventionally. We contacted Doug to custom design an interesting piece that would also meet our function and storage needs. Doug immediately understood what we wanted and, literally overnight prepared several design options for us to look at. He even brought in a life size printout of the piece to see the design firsthand.  We really enjoyed the design process and having our input incorporated into the piece.

The end result is absolutely stunning and exactly what we wanted - it even has secret storage compartments that Doug surprised us with!

Working with Doug has been a true pleasure. He has a creative gift and an eye for lighting that makes what he designs an incredible work of art.  We look forward to working with Doug again very soon.

Drs. Tony Sciara and Jill Vargo

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I have been working with Doug Stratton off and on for almost five years now, and I've come to know him as honest, hard working individual who is 100% devoted in his desire to create and design works of beauty, whether they be one-of-a-kind interior artworks, full room decors, complete commercial spaces or entire custom homes. Doug listens to the requirements stated by his clients, then transforms their thoughts into designs that capture the vision they could only dream about.

With his knowledge of spatial design and functionality, combined with years of experience working with special lighting techniques in the film and TV industry, Doug is able to generate incredibly beautiful spaces that transform the occupant into an entirely new realm. From serene, calming massage rooms where the ambiance itself relaxes and sooths the occupant, to romantic bedroom suites, to jaw dropping great rooms and living spaces, Doug manages to create settings that invigorate the senses and touch the soul. His attention to detail far exceeds what the standard layperson would even notice. His drive and dedication to constantly improve on his own design ensures that each and every project he takes on becomes a work of art.

Doug is an asset to any team looking for that extra little edge that will make them stand out from all the rest. His professionalism, his integrity, and his willingness to go the extra mile separate him from the pack, and I consider it an honor to call him my friend.

Randy Hughes
Blue Ridge Mountain Homes

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Doug, no matter if it is a small or large project, you are an artist and you put your soul into your work, you can't help but do that. Yet you are very professional and organized in your workflow. You are also good about listening and supporting what we want. You encourage ideas to flow from all people involved in the project, but gently guide the process into a coherent and beautiful expression of all involved. You added so much to the design we would not have thought of and frankly you added to LuminaJ's bottom line with your design elements. 

Lydia Scott

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I marvel at the vernacular and modern aspects of the home and regard it as one of the nicest on the entire OBX.

Chandler Spawr

8 of 10

Doug is an amazing design specialist with a unique ability to read the mind of the customer and put exactly what they want and more into the project.  We were very impressed with his creative mind.  Doug has a way of explaining very detailed components of a design in a manor that allowed the layman to understand what he feels would be the best approach to a project, saving many hours of wasted design time.

Thanks to Doug, our project was much more then we could have ever hoped for and expected.  

Rudy & Charemy Vivona

9 of 10

Each project that Doug designs has a unique character and feeling which arises from Doug's superior artistic and practical skills. Each space is wonderful and my favorite is spa-theology in Asheville . Upon entering the spa, one leaves the hustle and bustle of urban living to be welcomed into a sanctuary of beauty and peacefulness. With great respect for the historic architecture of the downtown building in which the spa is housed, Doug has combined modern features with older ones for an esthetic blend that flows from the ceiling to the walls and floor. Every detail serves to induce a sense of comfort and a feeling of deep relaxation in the visitor. Doug is a rare talent indeed.

Anne Craig

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My buildeer Randy Hughes of Blue Ridge Mountain Homes introduced me to Doug about 2 years ago. Right away I liked Doug's enthusiasm and desire to get the most out of every inch of my new house. Doug reviewed what was a very stock set of house plans and found spaces that didn't originally exist. Doug's eye for detail and his keen grasp of style show through in everthing he worked on. Doug designed all the cabinetry from baths to the kitchen. He further assisted with paint colors and lighting plans, and interior design and furnishing.
I count Doug as not just a valuable asset for his ability, but a quality person who truly cares about what he does. I will use him again in the future.

Steven Wooden