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DILEONARDO
INTERNATIONAL
ORIGIN/EVOLUTION: This firm was

founded in 1971 by Robert DiLeonardo as a design studio specializing
in high-end residential interiors. That
led to commissions for luxury hotels
and F&B locales. It began expanding
into international markets in the
1980s, with a project in Kowloon,
Hong Kong. Today, the Providence,
R.I.-based firm has four other offices
worldwide and 100-plus employees.
It has created hotels for many
major luxury brands, including Fairmont, JW Marriott, St. Regis and
Ritz-Carlton.
ACTIVE FAMILY MEMBERS: Founder

and chairman, Robert DiLeonardo; managing partner/ceo James
Lehouiller, who is married to Robert’s
daughter, Lia DiLeonardo. Lia and
her sister, Giana DiLeonardo, are
both partners at the firm.
PLUSSES OF FAMILY OWNERSHIP:

1 Lia DiLeonardo, Robert
DiLeonardo, Giana DiLeonardo
and James Lehouiller.
1

2 The firm’s portfolio includes
the design of the Aloha Hotel
& Apartments in Sanya, China.

“BEING A FAMILY BUSINESS IS A BIG DIFFERENTIATOR
FOR US. THERE’S AN INTIMACY AND A COMMITMENT
WHEN OUR NAME IS ON THE DOOR.”—Lia DiLeonardo

2

“Being a family business is a big
differentiator for us. There’s an intimacy and a commitment when our
name is on the door. There’s a sense
of family ownership and service.”
—Lia DiLeonardo

C O U R T E S Y O F D I L E O N A R D O I N T E R N AT I O N A L

THE MINUSES: “You can’t just throw

in the towel when someone has a
problem—you have to work your way
through it, because that night you
might be at a birthday party together.”
—James Lehouiller
“SECRET SAUCE” FOR SUCCESS:

“It all comes down to great design
and earning the client’s trust. That’s
95 percent of our business. And while
the family members can lead the
business, we need great staff with
longevity. We’re fortunate to have
a great team.” —James Lehouiller
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Boutique Design - June 2013
Contents
From the Editor
In This Issue
The Buzz
Design Deconstructed
Heroes and Mavericks
Coming to America
Beating the Odds
Products: Lighting
Products: Fabric
Last Detail
Boutique Design - June 2013 - Intro
Boutique Design - June 2013 - Boutique Design - June 2013
Boutique Design - June 2013 - Cover2
Boutique Design - June 2013 - 1
Boutique Design - June 2013 - Contents
Boutique Design - June 2013 - 3
Boutique Design - June 2013 - From the Editor
Boutique Design - June 2013 - 5
Boutique Design - June 2013 - 6
Boutique Design - June 2013 - 7
Boutique Design - June 2013 - In This Issue
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Boutique Design - June 2013 - 10
Boutique Design - June 2013 - 11
Boutique Design - June 2013 - The Buzz
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Boutique Design - June 2013 - Design Deconstructed
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Boutique Design - June 2013 - Heroes and Mavericks
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Boutique Design - June 2013 - Coming to America
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Boutique Design - June 2013 - Beating the Odds
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