Leila Douglah
Owner & Lead Designer
Over the last 20 years, Leila has built an exceptional reputation in the design industry. She is the owner and founder of the well-established Douglah Designs showroom on Mount Diablo Blvd in Lafayette, California, providing design/build services to the East Bay. In 2014, Leila opened a second showroom location, Luxe Home by Douglah Designs in the heart of Lafayette. Luxe Home serves as a retail showroom featuring a wide variety of products from plumbing and tile to lighting and cabinets and much more. Leila’s vision for Luxe Home is to create a convenient one-stop-shop for all clientele. She wants to provide customers the opportunity to learn about the latest kitchen and bath products and technologies first hand. In addition to managing her two businesses, Leila works with local organizations including Habitat for Humanity, Lafayette Partners in Education, Shelter Inc. and the Lindsay Wildlife Museum. Leila has also served as the President of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce in 2013, and was named Lafayette’s Business Person of the year in 2015.
Laura Arkell
Designer & Sales Associate
Laura assists clients in creating beautiful spaces with our wide-range of luxurious products. Laura received her Certification in Interior Decorating in 2004 and is currently working toward her Associate Kitchen & Bath Designer (AKBD) Certification. She has had experience in many facets of interior design, from residential kitchen and bath design to large scale corporate design projects. Laura currently serves on the Board of Directors for the non-profit, Allie’s Pals Cat Rescue, and volunteers her time with fostering adult cats and hosting fundraisers. Laura is also fluent in Spanish and is happy to assist our bilingual customers.
Linda Cooper
Designer & Sales Associate
Linda has been working with Luxe Home for four years and has worked in the kitchen and bath industry since 2007. She enjoys the structural aspect of design and has a proficient background in plumbing. Linda also has experience in whole home design, custom cabinetry solutions and has a strong eye for color with a talent for putting unique palettes together for her clients.
Shannon Gabriel
Assistant Designer
Shannon holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interior Design from The Art Institute of Las Vegas. During her last semester of college she interned at a high-end showroom in Las Vegas, which led to a full-time position. It was an amazing experience for her to help clients with solutions which can, oftentimes, be overwhelming during the design process. As an Assistant Designer at Luxe Home she is always ready to help clients and support the Douglah Designs team.
Lisa Schroeder
Accountants Manager & Cabinet Specialist
With 20 years of experience in custom cabinetry and interior design, Lisa assists the designers with all details involved in pricing and placing cabinet orders, ensuring fit and function. As well, Lisa manages our accounts payable and receivable department.
Diane Smith
Purchasing Manager
With her attention to detail and over 25 years in the design industry, Diane handles the purchasing and coordination of all our projects. Diane is NCIDQ certified and has a strong background in both architecture and interiors.
Renee Maciel Cutrell
Human Resources
HR professional with over 10 years’ experience mostly working in technology and hospitality companies, and over 20 years’ experience leading teams. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management with a concentration in Human Resources Management, from Golden Gate University, San Francisco, California. Renee is a member of The Society for Human Resources Management and is a Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) credential holder. Renee possesses expertise in several aspects of human resources and has proven success in implementing change to achieve workforce excellence.
Rob Padaong
Warehouse Manager
Rob has been a part of the Douglah Designs team since September of 2014. With over ten years of experience in the warehouse and receiving/delivery industry, Rob’s excellent organizational skills are key to keeping jobs running smoothly with regards to receiving product, inspecting for damage and getting it out to the jobsites efficiently and in perfect condition. He enjoys a fast paced work environment and the constant movement and change involved with home renovations.
