Philosophy: Your desires for your home may not be thoroughly defined, or even match what your budget permits. Careful listening, creative problem solving, and options that help you choose where to focus your efforts and where to pare back, can help you create the dream home you can enjoy day after day.
Experience: Leslie earned her Degree in Interior Design from Harrington Institute of Interior Design in Chicago. Through further studies, she obtained accreditation as a Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer (CKBD) through the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), of which she is also a member. Leslie has continued to expand her skills, seamlessly extending her inclusive living focus to room additions and complete home renovations. Leslie has over twenty years of experience and is currently the Design Manager at Normandy.
Personal: Leslie lives with her husband and three children in a 100 year old vintage home in the Western Suburbs, which she lovingly restores in her free time.
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More Articles"Wow!! Our home has become the best use of space for our family. Our home is an older home, and...see more
“Wow!! Our home has become the best use of space for our family. Our home is an older home, and the spaces were not functional for us. Racquel and Leslie helped us design, not only the best use of the space we have, but it is beautiful. Bill, our Superintendent, was easy to work with and helped us navigate the time during construction. The contractors that were used were clean and the work was done well. We have been using our new spaces for a month and love it even more than when we saw the designs in the office. We highly recommend using the Normandy Remodeling team.”
"Normandy was very professional from start to finish."
“Normandy was very professional from start to finish.”
"Second time using Normandy and I love the final product!"
“Second time using Normandy and I love the final product!”
"I have used them multiple times. I think they do high-quality work and do a good job of making it...see more
“I have used them multiple times. I think they do high-quality work and do a good job of making it a smooth process. They have good ideas, and I am very satisfied.”
"I had a great experience with Normandy from Leslie's creative thinking to the quality of a totally remodeled kitchen,...see more
“I had a great experience with Normandy from Leslie’s creative thinking to the quality of a totally remodeled kitchen, including breaking through a wall to gain access to the rest of my small condo to the expertise provided by Mike and his team of fabricators. I hope to work with them again.”
"Leslie Molloy and Becca Ruggerio were a fantastic duo. Great to work with and very helpful throughout the...see more
“Leslie Molloy and Becca Ruggerio were a fantastic duo. Great to work with and very helpful throughout the entire experience.”
"We would highly recommend Normandy Builders especially our designer, Leslie Molloy. We interviewed several other Remodeling businesses and none...see more
“We would highly recommend Normandy Builders especially our designer, Leslie Molloy. We interviewed several other Remodeling businesses and none of them compared to the kitchen designs provided to us by Leslie. Plus they give you a 5 YEAR WARRANTY on their work! Who does that? We would hire them again for sure.”
"Leslie Molloy and her team did a fantastic job remodeling my kitchen---very satisfied and it holds up well 5...see more
“Leslie Molloy and her team did a fantastic job remodeling my kitchen—very satisfied and it holds up well 5 years after the job was completed!”
"Becca Ruggiero and Leslie Molloy came up with a plan for our awkward kitchen that not only is...see more
“Becca Ruggiero and Leslie Molloy came up with a plan for our awkward kitchen that not only is beautiful and functional but also actually looks like it was how the space was meant to be all along. The designers were cheerful and a pleasure to work with, and Jim, the project manager was equally friendly, efficient, and thorough. Any small issues were promptly and courteously handled the results are breathtaking and it’s a joy to use.”
"Cannot say enough great things about our experience this spring with Normandy. We were so nervous about taking on the...see more
“Cannot say enough great things about our experience this spring with Normandy. We were so nervous about taking on the renovation of our kitchen and family room that we delayed doing it for years. Now that it is done, we wish we had done it years ago. Every single day, we walk into our kitchen and family room and absolutely marvel about how much we love it. Leslie Molloy and Abby Osborn were the most fabulous, talented designers that we ever could have worked with. They made a process that we thought was going to be overwhelming actually fun!! Their attention to detail and their suggestions and guidance helped us to make selections that created an end result that our friends and family, along with us continue to compliment and be in awe over. In addition to the fabulous design team that we worked with we cannot overlook the outstanding job done by our site superintendent, Daryl Kemp. From the first visit to our home, Daryl helped to ease any concerns we had about facing this gigantic project. He scheduled all of the trades to perfection, there was hardly any down time. We could not believe how smoothly he was able to get one trade in after another to keep things moving along so well. His daily email updates were also comforting as it allowed us to be informed about every step of the process even though we were at work all day. We were also incredibly impressed with how great each and every subcontractor was that came into our home. Each one was polite, professional and did an outstanding job of cleaning up after each day of work. Without hesitation, we would recommend Normandy Remodeling to anyone that is looking to take on any type of remodeling project.”
"Our designers Leslie Molloy and Becca Ruggiero really worked hard on determining the best solution to make our...see more
“Our designers Leslie Molloy and Becca Ruggiero really worked hard on determining the best solution to make our en-suite our dream luxury bathroom. Thank you for all your great ideas and professionalism.”
"We are highly satisfied clients of Normandy. We would do this project again without hesitation. Leslie was creative and...see more
“We are highly satisfied clients of Normandy. We would do this project again without hesitation. Leslie was creative and patient during the design phase. She really listened to our goals and our preferences and made the design process very easy for us. Leslie laid out 4 different designs very early on and showed us ideas we could never have thought of ourselves. Rick really took care of us during the build and his crews were always on time, very productive and did high quality work. We lived in the house during the entire project and we always appreciated their daily clean up and focus on safety. Rick was flexible on schedule when we needed to adjust and was able to keep the project to its original schedule. Our friends were amazed that we stayed on budget and schedule. Rick was also very responsive and patient as a few issues arose and made sure things resolved in a client focused manner. Rick really held our hand throughout the whole project and we couldn’t have asked for more from him. We know Normandy may cost a little more than most but we got every penny worth of it as the process went better than any project we have heard of from our friends and neighbors.”
"We hired Normandy for our remodel of our home. Leslie and Steve were a breeze to work. They know...see more
“We hired Normandy for our remodel of our home. Leslie and Steve were a breeze to work. They know their stuff. We never encountered any issues at all working with them. It was the smoothest process ever. We would recommend them to anyone looking for a remodel. Every detail was accounted for. We cannot wait to do our kitchen with them soon!”
"Couldn't be happier working with Leslie Molloy and Mike Karnas. Very professional, fast response and available for EVERY question...see more
“Couldn’t be happier working with Leslie Molloy and Mike Karnas. Very professional, fast response and available for EVERY question we had.”
"We are highly satisfied clients of Normandy. We would do this project again without hesitation. Leslie was creative and...see more
“We are highly satisfied clients of Normandy. We would do this project again without hesitation. Leslie was creative and patient during the design phase. She really listened to our goals and our preferences and made the design process very easy for us. Leslie laid out 4 different designs very early on and showed us ideas we could never have thought of ourselves. Rick really took care of us during the build and his crews were always on time, very productive and did high quality work. We lived in the house during the entire project and we always appreciated their daily clean up and focus on safety. Rick was flexible on schedule when we needed to adjust and was able to keep the project to its original schedule. Our friends were amazed that we stayed on budget and schedule. Rick was also very responsive and patient as a few issues arose and made sure things resolved in a client focused manner. Rick really held our hand throughout the whole project and we couldn’t have asked for more from him. We know Normandy may cost a little more than most but we got every penny worth of it as the process went better than any project we have heard of from our friends and neighbors.”
"We had the pleasure of working with Leslie Molloy on the remodeling of our Kitchen and bath. Leslie is...see more
“We had the pleasure of working with Leslie Molloy on the remodeling of our Kitchen and bath. Leslie is a great listener. She asked us for our vision and then supplied us with great options to choose from. As we worked through the process she always listened to our views and respected our ideas. Leslie gave us a quote and after the project was complete we were on that amount. On our next project we will surly want to work with her again.”
"Having vague thoughts of remodeling our 25 year old oak kitchen, my husband and I stopped in Normandy's showroom on...see more
“Having vague thoughts of remodeling our 25 year old oak kitchen, my husband and I stopped in Normandy’s showroom on our way to dinner in Oak Brook. It was our good fortune that Leslie Molloy was working that afternoon. She made us feel welcome, gave us a tour of Normandy’s complete showroom, and understood the uncertainty of our situation. With no pressure she led us through some design possibilities. Once we saw the concept drawing of what our kitchen could be, these empty nesters were hooked. Leslie is knowledgeable in all aspects of kitchen design and the pros and cons of material choices. Although we didn’t change the structure of the kitchen, it now functions better with the variety of cabinet/drawer features Leslie used in the design. And she added some decorative elements to make it special. We also updated an adjacent office. The look is modern and cohesive. Leslie is a talented designer, very patient, and a lot of fun to work with. We love our new kitchen and office!!”
"We hired Normandy to remodel our 2nd floor bathroom. Price was in line with other contractors. In addition to gutting...see more
“We hired Normandy to remodel our 2nd floor bathroom. Price was in line with other contractors. In addition to gutting the entire bath, we also were able to expand the bathroom 2 feet in one direction. The bathroom turned out great, and the process was pretty painless. Normandy took great measures to keep everything neat and clean. They were well organized, and things ran smoothly.
Although everyone from Normandy was very professional, one person that was a class act was our Designer Leslie Molloy. My wife and I recognized from the beginning of the project that Leslie was a very GENUINE person, and we were both very comfortable with her. She did a great design of our bathroom, and helped us pick fixtures, tiles, designs, and colors. We were never rushed, in fact on many occasions she spent extra time with us. Finally, she would always call and check that the job was progressing to our satisfaction. She even came out to our house twice to look at the progression of the bathroom. If I could give her a bonus 6th star I would. Therefore, I not only highly recommend Normandy, but also highly recommend requesting Leslie as your Designer.”
"Right from the beginning, we knew Normandy was going to be special. We did our due diligence and shopped around...see more
“Right from the beginning, we knew Normandy was going to be special. We did our due diligence and shopped around for a builder for our kitchen addition/remodel. We interviewed three different builders. When getting the quotes, the first guy handed us one sheet of paper with a final cost and five different “allowances”, for flooring, cabinetry, countertops, etc. Normandy was the second quote and I’ll describe this experience in a moment. The third guy mailed us one sheet of paper with a final price on it and no allowances at all. Neither of these builders had bothered to even hand draw a quick schematic of the job. Then there was Normandy. We were matched with their kitchen designer, Leslie Molloy. She came to the house and took photos of the space, inside and out. She listened, really listened, to what we were hoping for our new kitchen and what problems the current kitchen was causing us. Then we met with her at Normandy’s beautiful showroom. She had 3 different options waiting for us in full color. They were complete drawings that one could really see how it was going to look. They were three different costs, too, with the first one improving the kitchen without any addition and the last one was the most expensive but also the most functional. We were pleasantly surprised that the Normandy quote was not out of the ballpark. In fact they came in right in between the two other builders’ quotes. Leslie did not pressure us to choose any of the designs over the others and we did not feel any pressure to make a decision in their time-frame. We chose the design with all the bells and whistles. Over the next couple of months, while plans were being drawn up, Leslie helped us with our choice of cabinetry, countertops, drawer pulls, etc. Again, she offered her expertise and suggestions, but the choices were definitely ours. She is incredibly talented at what she does and she couldn’t have been better to work with. Then she handed our project over to the builders and our superintendent Rick. Rick was incredible and efficient. His attention to detail and concern about how the work was going could not have been better. When we had a suggestion for something that hadn’t come up before, he never made us feel like we should not mention it. He was open and honest with us and oversaw our project perfectly. But it must be easy for him to do his job, because the craftsmen that came into our house were top notch. Everyone from the electrician, Scott, to the trim carpenter, Adam, were experts in their jobs. Small glitches were corrected quickly and everything came together almost seamlessly. And the project ended when they said it would. We are incredibly happy with our beautiful new kitchen/dining room/mudroom. I am so glad that we hired Normandy for this important work. I would hire them again in a heartbeat. Thank you Leslie and Rick!”
"I hired Normandy to remodel the back portion of my 1920's home-mudroom, breakfast area, and kitchen. It was a total...see more
“I hired Normandy to remodel the back portion of my 1920’s home-mudroom, breakfast area, and kitchen. It was a total gut job of the entire area, including removing several load bearing walls and widening openings to open up the dining area to the kitchen. We added a hallway and closet to keep the power room tucked away from the kitchen. We took out large radiators, completely reconfigured plumbing and electric, insulated, leveled floors, added lighting, added new flooring and drywall, and added heat to the breakfast room and mudroom which had none. It took 15 weeks to get it all done and it was a big job. All the sub-contractors were polite and respectful and did a great job.
We are extremely pleased with the work. Normandy gave me 3 completely different designs for the area and I was able to mix and match what I liked about each design. I worked with Leslie Molloy who is amazing and blew me away with her design. She reconfigured our main floor and improved the flow and function of the house. Everyone who sees the main floor loves it and cannot get over how different it is and how much better it works now. It was more work that I had originally intended to do, but once we saw the design, we saw immediately that it was the best way to go. It was more money than I had expected to spend, but it made sense since it was much more work that I had intended to do. Since I am only doing a kitchen renovation once, this was well worth it to me to go forward with her design.
We felt extremely comfortable working with Leslie and she helped us stay on budget with all of our selections. She was able to combine materials and colors in ways that I cannot do and the end result matches our house and who we are. She thought of many things we did not think of and now really appreciate. It was easy and fun to choose all the items. She was excellent at communicating everything about the design and we got updates from the project superintendent daily too. I would hire Normandy again for my next project when the time comes.”
"Normandy Remodeling completed a major remodel of a 1960s home we recently purchased. The project included a new kitchen, bathroom,...see more
“Normandy Remodeling completed a major remodel of a 1960s home we recently purchased. The project included a new kitchen, bathroom, powder room, family room with small addition, which added complexity. The creativity of our designer, Leslie Molloy, was outstanding. She was able to take our wish list and make it reality. The entire Normandy team was great to work with. Everyone was very professional and responsive. My wife and I are both delighted with and proud of the final result. If someone is looking for high quality, absolute professionalism and great talent, then we would recommend Normandy. I don’t think they would be the cheapest quote out there, but as the saying goes, you do get what you pay for.”
"My wife and I hired Normandy Remodeling to completely remodel our 2.5 bathrooms as well as to remove patio doors...see more
“My wife and I hired Normandy Remodeling to completely remodel our 2.5 bathrooms as well as to remove patio doors in our family room and replace them with windows. Our designer, Leslie Molloy, who also worked with us on the remodeling of our kitchen, was an immense help to us throughout the project. She listened carefully to what we wanted. She also provided us with outstanding advice regarding the choices of everything from the tiles on the floors and walls and fixtures and cabinets down to the mirrors and light fixtures and paint colors. In making her suggestions she looked not only at the rooms she was working on but also the rest of our house so that the bathrooms acted as a continuation of the theme and color schemes in the remainder of the house. In addition, when a problem arose or we had questions about the project she was always quick to get back to us with an answer or solution. Regarding the work itself, we were very impressed with the quality of work of all of the contractors involved in this project as well as with the superintendent assigned to us, Rick Ruh, who made sure this large project stayed on track. We have used this company on two large projects and would not hesitate to recommend them to our family and friends, especially Leslie.”
"We had an amazing experience with Normandy Builders and our designer, Leslie Molloy. There is absolutely nothing left to...see more
“We had an amazing experience with Normandy Builders and our designer, Leslie Molloy. There is absolutely nothing left to chance in the well disciplined design and planning process. We did an extensive condo renovation with a new kitchen and bathrooms as well a new fireplace and remodeled family room. It started on time, and more importantly, with limited need for changes, it ended as planned. Everyone at Normandy that was involved with our project was a delight to work with — both friendly and professional. We highly recommend Normandy and Leslie for their outstanding work. It was a great experience.”
"We were very pleased with Normandy Builders. We chose them because they were local and have been in business for...see more
“We were very pleased with Normandy Builders. We chose them because they were local and have been in business for a long time and do quality work. Leslie Molloy is always professional and helped us make decisions and we are very pleased with the results. Andy Healy, our contractor, was also a lot of fun and he stopped by daily to supervise the workers. He was always patient and solved any problems that we. We would highly recommend Normandy Builders.”
"It turned out very nice. They were more expensive than the other contractors that we met with but we got...see more
“It turned out very nice. They were more expensive than the other contractors that we met with but we got what we paid for. It was their reputation that made us go with them even though their price was higher. They gave us a five-year warranty and they were very responsive. We had an excellent construction supervisor who went by the name of Chris Beck and a kitchen designer named Leslie Molloy. I couldn’t have been happier. I wish I could afford to do bathroom and basement remodeling because they did such good quality work. At this point, we’re just doing things gradually.”
"We worked with Normandy Remodeling on a complete kitchen remodel the summer of 2011. We sought several bids ranging from...see more
“We worked with Normandy Remodeling on a complete kitchen remodel the summer of 2011. We sought several bids ranging from neighborhood contractors to other full service remodeling providers. Normandy and specifically our designer, Leslie Molloy, listened and came up with a design that was innovative yet timeless, met our functional needs and our budget and reflected our personality. Our installer and project manager, Walter Peterson, was incredibly skilled and professional, and kind. When there were the few complications that are inevitable with such a job, we benefited immensely from Walter’s problem solving and craftmanship. Leslie stayed involved in the execution process as well and both were open to our suggestions and modifications. They were both responsive and committed to our project, seem to really like what they do and a pleasure to work with. The process was well orchestrated and everyday we are reminded how pleased we are with the outcome.”
"There is no finer remodeling company in Chicagoland. Everything for our bath remodel was handled efficiently, professionally, and on time....see more
“There is no finer remodeling company in Chicagoland. Everything for our bath remodel was handled efficiently, professionally, and on time. The designer, Leslie Molloy, made the selection process fun and her amazing design shows that she gave our project a lot of thought, listened to our needs and wish list, and planned it out carefully. Since completion, the staff have gone out of their way to make sure everything meets our expectations. They are diligent about ensuring their clients’ satisfaction. We will be using them again for a kitchen remodel in the future!”
"Bathroom Remodel We interviewed about 8 contractors. Normandy was right in the ballpark as far as price. They were very...see more
“Bathroom Remodel We interviewed about 8 contractors. Normandy was right in the ballpark as far as price. They were very thorough and detailed with regaurd to what was included and excluded in the job (before they started). However, what really sealed the deal for us was the designer Leslie Lawrence. She went out of her way to help us with a difficult bathroom remodel, that turned out fantastic. She would spend a lot of time with us, never hurried or in a rush. She has a wonderful personality, very friendly, and very professional. I am a horrible designer, so she helped us pick colors, tiles, style of fixtures, cabinets..etc..and I couldn’t be more thrilled with how the bathroom came together. I would highly recommend her as your designer. Finally Normandy went out of their way to make sure the site was isolated and sealed off from the rest of the house. They were always very neat and clean, and when the job was finished they sent a cleaning crew. One final note: my brother in law used Normandy for a family room addition and was also very pleased with Normandy. I would highly recommend them. Thank you again Leslie and Normandy.”
"Leslie Lawrence was wonderful, as she guided us through many design ideas, while incorporating our wants into what could...see more
“Leslie Lawrence was wonderful, as she guided us through many design ideas, while incorporating our wants into what could be feasibly done. She is extremely knowledgeable and personable, and we have developed a lasting friendship. We feel that we could ask her anything regarding design ideas during the project and that we can continue to do so in the future. Everyone at Normandy was truly professional and followed through on all commitments.”
“I recently attending a Normandy Kitchen Remodeling Seminar hosted by Ms. Leslie Lawrence. The seminar was fabulous due to...see more
“I recently attending a Normandy Kitchen Remodeling Seminar hosted by Ms. Leslie Lawrence. The seminar was fabulous due to Ms. Lawrence’s ability to connect with the attendees. She was extremely knowledgeable and informative, yet warm and friendly. I immediately knew she was the person I wanted to work with in updating my kitchen. We scheduled an appointment for her to come to my home. I really didn’t know what I wanted. She knew all the right questions to ask and had exactly the right ideas for what I was hoping for. She took our conversation and put it into drawings. It was as if she could read my mind, when I couldn’t. She promised me WOW, and her drawings certainly delivered. She not only captured my hopes, dreams, and wants—she exceeded them.”
"Leslie Lawrence was a pleasure to work with. If she didn’t know an answer, she found out. She provided...see more
“Leslie Lawrence was a pleasure to work with. If she didn’t know an answer, she found out. She provided information without opinion or pressure.”
“We have been extremely pleased with the work that Normandy Builders completed on our first floor master suite renovation. ...see more
“We have been extremely pleased with the work that Normandy Builders completed on our first floor master suite renovation. Leslie Lawrence has been a joy to work with and her project management and design skills helped us create a handicap accessible space which we feel confident in using as we get older. Leslie was a great communicator and helped us navigate our options while helping us keep our project within budget and completed in a timely manner. We are pleased to commend Normandy Builders and Leslie Lawrence’s professionalism which they exhibited on our project.”