Susan Grady is a pro! It was time to remodel a very small powder room and I didn't know where to…read morestart. I had gotten to know Susan through a professional organization and was telling her about my plans. She suggested we start by visiting some of the "to the trade" suppliers. Wow that was an eye-opener. I had no idea there was so many options for such a small space. Susan was able to understand my style quickly and to make suggestions that would please me. She showed me a wide range of options (something for every budget) and even though I had a very small project to make me feel like I was the most important client she had. I would not hesitate to refer her to anyone for any project.

From the owner: Specializing in Residential Remodeling, Kitchen and Bath Design, and Individual Professional…read moreOffices. Providing unique furnishings individually tailored to your specific needs and preferences.

Our experience was overall really disheartening. We began working with Stephanie, Kami's daughter…read moreand were really excited to work together as we were moving to a new place. However, we assumed that Stephanie would provide us with an overview of the process with timelines and what to expect in order to work with our move-in goals. She never provided any sense of targets or timelines, which left us unsure how things worked, when we were supposed to reach out to her, and when we should expect to receive mock ups of designs/options. There was overall really poor communication and we tried to address this. Eventually, at some point, she decided that we were not a good fit as client and designer and even mentioned she had a feeling this would not work the moment she stepped into our home originally. In that case, we wish she would have told us that earlier instead of bringing us on somewhat of an emotional rollercoaster. We later got some very harsh and cold emails from Kami accusing us of sending bad checks, when in reality, our materials had gotten mixed up as we were moving, and would have been able to rectify things if they had communicated properly with us when we first sent over the payments. Honestly, just looking at the way she responds to comments on Yelp (in addition to her communication over email) shows how she lacks professionalism and basic empathy. Perhaps, we just had a bad experience, but I'm honestly not sure if this is a super friendly business for people of color, particularly with a desire to integrate some of their cultural elements into the design, or for people new to the interior design process.

Can't comment on design but she definitely lacks professionalism. Had been in contact with Kami…read morevia email for over a month and never showed up two different times. When she did finally show up was told she would get back to us by email in about a week with more information about the project and never heard back from her. If you're an adult with a business you would think one would have the decency to at least get back to a potential client and let them know she wouldn't be able to work with you. I found her flaky and her actions were adolescent.

Sam's plant installations for our healthcare office have truly transformed how our clients…read moreexperience their time with us. The space is now calming, comfortable, and beautifully designed to foster a sense of well-being. Sam's client-centric approach was evident from start to finish--she listened to our needs, kept us informed throughout the project, and delivered on time and within budget. We couldn't be happier with the outcome!

From the owner: Make your space feel like you–calm, cohesive, and built to last. We design with form, flow, and…read morefunction in mind, using fewer, better things and nature-inspired materials to create rooms that restore and inspire. What we do: Full-Service Interior Design: New construction, kitchen & bath, and whole-home redesigns—turnkey and stress-free. Interior Greening & Plant Care: Plantscaping + ongoing care for homes and businesses across PDX. Vacation Rental Styling: Guest-proof, photo-ready design that boosts bookings and reviews. Real Estate Staging: Strategic styling that highlights features and helps homes move faster. Why Lemieux Interiors: Sustainable choices. Thoughtful craftsmanship. Clear process and communication. Spaces that work beautifully for real life. For busy Portland professionals, we deliver a turnkey, biophilic design experience—from concept to install—so you get a cohesive, heirloom-quality home without the decision fatigue.

I honestly had no idea what to expect working with an interior designer--especially virtually--but…read moreColleen blew me away! We were clueless when it came to designing for our new living room's weird arrangement and I was paralyzed with trying to figure out what to buy first. Colleen came in with amazing ideas and a focus on collaboration that really helped us walk away with concrete ideas for next steps on the space. I can't wait to work with her again as our home comes together more and as additional rooms need her eye!

There are not enough superlatives to describe Colleen and her design capabilities. She literally…read moresaved me from a dreary place of residence to a home filled with warmth and belonging. Colleen is exceptional at orchestrating desired features with color, style, and dimension. But to truly bring love and joy to a space, it has to come from the heart. And Colleen is special that way - simply by being the wonderful person that she is. I'm so very grateful for the many touches that she brought to my life.

I hired Copeland + Co for design services for a bathroom remodel and accessory dwelling unit and…read morehad an extremely positive experience. Kat has great attention to detail, professionalism, and most importantly, design sense. We established a common vision for the projects and then Kat took it from there, bringing options for me to decide from and coordinating all of the logistics behind the scenes. I can't recommend Copeland and Co. highly enough!

For years I have hired multiple well known Portland area stagers to help prepare my listings for…read moresale. This time I decided to hire Nixon & Copeland for the first time as I had heard great things. They completely surpassed my expectations. Kat and Michelle at Nixon & Copeland are as great as it gets! Not only did they do an outstanding job bringing out the absolute best features in the home but they did so with a unique vision tailored for this particular home. These aren't cookie cutter stagers. They have vision! Kat and Michelle really care about making the character and personality of each property shine. My client's property sold right away at a substantial percentage over list price. The staging of Nixon & Copeland were an integral part of this outcome and, in addition, they made me look really great as a Realtor for bringing them on board. I will definitely hire them again.

Review for Sheila Botke, Avalon Interior Designs…read more March 2014 By Stephanie T., retired teacher I bought my 1955 "mid-century modern" house in SE last July, and immediately began a lot of much-needed updating and remodeling. A few weeks later, when I was about to decide on my paint colors, an acquaintance suggested I might want to meet with a really good interior designer he knew named Sheila Botke - just for a short consultation. I kept putting off calling her. I guess I was feeling a little bit nervous and intimidated since I'd never worked with a designer before. I just couldn't imagine myself flipping through books of brocade fabric swatches with a designer -- choking at prices I would never be able to afford. Well, happily, it turned out that my fears were unfounded. I ended up feeling totally at ease with Sheila and actually having a really good time with her. She's not only exceptionally good at what she does, but she's also just a super sweet person who's a lot of fun to be around. She has a wide variety of resources to draw from. She can show you beautiful samples of anything you're needing, from blinds and curtains, to rugs and paint colors. I loved the interesting "outside the box" ideas and samples she came up with. Very creative and cool! She knows all the great retail and wholesale sources as well, and will shop with you for tile, lighting, couches... whatever you need. Having a designer that's well-connected in the trade community is a big plus. I used her hardwood floor guy and her painter and can't say enough about the quality of their work. Nothing fell through the cracks, thanks to Sheila's diligence. She had my back the entire time my remodel was going on -- catching others' mistakes and putting out small fires before they turned into real issues. She made time for me no matter how hectic her schedule was, always making sure I had what I need when I needed it! Wow. Pretty impressive. Knowledgeable about code as well as colors, she has a discerning eye for detail. I just can't imagine finding a better designer than Sheila. She's a natural at what she does. She's got the gift of being able to look at a space, indoors or out, and know just how to transform it into something that REALLY works. I call it Sheila Magic. ;-) Totally professional, extremely knowledgeable, and a real joy to work with...that's Sheila. Don't hesitate to call her and see for yourself.

We are soooo grateful that we sought out the expert advice of Sheila Botke at Avalon Interior…read moreDesign when we decided to paint the exterior of our house! She was so patient and helpful as she guided us through the process of considering our roof color, adjacent brick color, permanent window trim color before we decided on a color for the body of our house. We are ecstatic about the final result - and so are our neighbors!!