Steven La Fonte and Samuel D. Rice are the founders of Design Elements International. Steven La Fonte is the firm's lead designer and heads the creative team which includes licensed residential designers.

 Highly regarded for his sense of style, Steven La Fonte is considered a leading authority on home fashion.

The staff has collaborated with numerous clients, architects and builders on an extensive range of high end projects and interiors throughout the United States and Canada.  A keen business acumen has garnered La Fonte the respected of developers and investors alike.  
 
The firm's services include, but are not limited to: architectural detailing, space planning/Auto CAD design, custom cabinetry design, lighting, interior color schemes and material selection, furnishings, custom drapery, bedding, interior window treatments, textile design, art and accessories. Model home merchandising features their custom furniture program.