Without Tina, my dream apartment would not exist. She helped me make our space a home. I already…read morehad some ideas before we started working together and she was wonderful truly listening to the things I wanted and incorporating them into her ideas. Her eye for material and color is spot on. She pushed me to go outside my comfort zone which elevated the look and feel of the space. The flow from our entry way into a large living/dining space and our photo wall of memories makes me smile every time I come home. I appreciated her effort to stay within my budget .. finding less expensive but quality pieces in a few places so that I could get my must haves. It truly was a pleasure to work with her.

We have engaged Tina for 2 apartments a West Village Studio and a Battery Park apartment. She's…read morehighly skilled at teasing out needs and maximizing the design choices to exceed them. She transformed the Studio 300 sq ft to have distinct living, dining, sleeping, and working spaces. She tamed the chaos and created a tranquil space employing textures, artwork, storage, and layout. Our daughter and her puppy love their place. We found the perfect BPC 2 bedroom and needing it move in ready in just 4 weeks, she created a livable contemporary design with custom artwork, sourcing new furnishings, which we never would have picked ourselves, but love, and coordinated all painters and any contractors. On move in day, we filled the pantry, hung our clothes and just started living. What a treat to not have had to worry and just enjoy our new place. No matter what your space, Tina can work her design magic and make it stunningly, comfortably yours.

I stumbled on Ai's services through Yelp, having never hired a feng shui consultant before, and…read morequite anxious about moving apartments for the first time in quite a while. From our initial Zoom call through the entire duration of her consultation, Ai was incredibly knowledgeable, thoughtful, and decisive with her advice. After Ai was able to analyze my situation (beyond just my living arrangements, including my personality, career, and goals), she prepared documents that became indispensable resources for my move. Ai offered recommendations on everything from furniture design, materials, and colors to room designations, lighting choices, and even plants! As I started planning the new space, Ai made herself available at every turn--either in-person or via phone, text, and email--to offer her guidance. She made it clear that every decision would ultimately be mine, but I trusted her vision entirely. It was clear that she was invested in my process. I ended up extending the consultation for an extra four weeks! The end result is that I have settled into a new place that perfectly fits me at this stage of my life. I am very satisfied with her services and happily recommend Ai for whomever desires more from their living space.

I had a one-hour consultation with Ai for my studio apartment. She came very well-prepared -- she…read morehad a whole personalized presentation based on the information I had provided beforehand. I found her to be very friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. She gave me a lot of useful information on how to improve the feng shui in my apartment. She was very responsive to my concerns (e.g. not being able to change the furniture layout) and gave other suggestions to help counteract these issues. I would definitely recommend her services for anyone interested in improving the feng shui of their home! Overall, a great experience and I would engage her again if I feel I require further assistance.

It was a great experience to work with this interior designer. They closely heard my thoughts and…read moremade my house a fashionable and practical place that feels like it is mine. Their sense and color are amazing. The whole environment was stress-free and relaxing

I cannot begin to explain how much I love Marissa and design Macs! They transformed our 2 bedroom…read moreapartment into the most incredible home. We have loved living here. She creatively used every inch of space and was able to maximize storage for us. The ideas she thought of, we would have never thought of and I am so thankful for. Her attention to detail during all steps of the process is so appreciated. The best part is, all the work and designs have paid off in multiples. We recently put our place on the market and received 10+ offers within 5 days at ask and above. Everyone loved all the built ins (entertainment center, mudroom area, built in benches, desk are, storage column) all which were her ideas and vision. I cried happy tears! I cannot wait to work with her again!!

Paulina helped us get our dream bathroom! She has such a great eye and helped us save money on a…read morelot of materials too because she knew the right places to look. It's my favorite room in our house now, and I'm excited to work with AID on our kitchen renovation too.

I loved Affordable Interior Design so much I used it twice. I worked with Betsy both times - first…read moremoving into a one bedroom from a studio and getting all new furniture, then moving into a new one bedroom with a totally different layout and re-using as much as possible. As a bachelor without design sense it was one of the best investments I could have made. It saved me so much time and anxiety about which pieces to pick and every single person who has visited has been amazed by how nicely decorated my apartment is. The process is exactly as described by other reviewers - introductory call, questionnaire, in home visit, and follow up call a week or two later with a mood board and shopping list. Betsy was incredibly personable and easy to talk to. I was also impressed with how much her suggestions matched my style even though I didn't have the vocabulary to communicate it. Everything fit within my constraints and preferences and Betsy helped with follow up questions and suggestions as pieces came in and as I decided to swap out a few pieces.

My long search for fabric for this project I've been meaning to do was wor th it. I found this gem…read moreof a store looking for fabric stores. The owner and her son were beyond amazing helping me look for what I needed. They even gave me a great deal on this gorgeous golden fabric. The owner also generously gave me remnants at NO COST!! We will definitely be back! Thank you for such a great experience!

Skip this shop if you're looking for prompt reliable service…read more Once the "talky" owner has your deposit in hand she takes forever to complete a job. Calls are ignored, failed to be returned. Owner has "attitude"when questioned about timeline for completion of project. Go elsewhere to have your projects done. I won't be going back, that's for sure.

We just finished a kitchen renovation with them. They were amazing. I love my new kitchen. Shai was…read moreeasy to work with, paid attention to details, had wonderful ideas to utilize every bit of space in my very small NYC kitchen. His suggestions on colors and products were spot on. Everytime I look at it, it makes me smile.

Shai is the best! I showed him my Pinterest page and inspiration photos and he turned my kitchen…read moreinto my exact vision. He dealt with my indecisiveness for months, expert negotiation skills, and pushed when something truly would make a difference (ie spice rack, suede countertops and magic corner). He's super quick to respond, and is extremely knowledgeable on everything from cabinetry to hardware, appliances, flooring, etc. Use the contractor he recommends as well - they seem to work very well! Thank you Shai!

I've known Buddy since his Cranberry Hole Road days (early '90s, I stumbled in there by accident,…read moreand...). He has guided me through two apartment restylings (not renovations) 30 years apart in two NYC boroughs. As others have said, he is a different kind of designer--and so full of ideas that at first it's overwheming, and you might wish you had 10 other homes to fill with his concepts. He sees possibilities that aren't immediately evident, and is a genius at furntiure and picture placement. I had a genuine midcentury table (not a West Elm copy) that I'd had for decades and it was just sitting forlornly in a corner in the new place because I didn't know what to do with it (It didn't seem to fit anywhere). I was also grousing about needing a coffee table and in less than a second Buddy picks up the table with one hand and plops it down in front of my couch (purchased with his guidance), saying, "Here's your coffee table." The table, although not ostensibly a coffee table, works perfectly there, even though I never saw that possibility and was getting ready to dump it on one of those marketplaces. It's a small example, but I think it capsulizes Buddy's approach. He was also spot on when it came to selecting lighting fixtures, and saved me from choosing rugs that would have made my place look like a Miami hotel lobby (I think that's what he said--I know his scathing critique of my choices referenced Florida or the Bahamas), steering me to much more stylish picks. Buddy's also an artist (he constructed and painted a screen for me decades ago--in the Cranberry Hole Road days--that I still use and that visitors still comment on) and a cognitive psychologist, which can come in handy when you're in the emotional throes of a move, a renovation or restyling. Give him a try, even if your place just needs a refresh, a new look. He'll help you choose what you need. Now I'm thinking of seeking his help for a closet renovation.

Everytime I walk into my newly renovated apartment, which was so perfectly executed, I feel like…read moreI'm the main character in a home makeover show. The 'before' shots would feature a cute home, but with signs of aging. Fraying wooden cabinets, and little to no natural light in my bedroom. Now this is all modernized, updated, and thoughtfully designed. Connecting with Buddy via Yelp's Request a Quote feature was lucky, because I got no replies from other businesses I contacted first or was told they couldn't take on my project. I'm thankful because Buddy was actually the right person with the right vision for my space. I had been living with a not optimized closet space and the aforementioned fraying wooden cabinets, as well as my bedroom lacking natural light for years. I had heard one too many contractor nightmare stories that caused me to be ultra cautious so I hesitated to contact anyone. I once hired a virtual interior designer which was a total waste of time/money. Enter Buddy, who is not only a creative visionary with a solid contractor team he's worked with for over a decade, but he's also a licensed therapist, and says that contributes to how he handles spaces, which totally makes sense. In the first consultation with Buddy, he paced around my space and rattled off so many wild ideas, some of which sounded fantastical and unrealistic but he made into reality. The initial consultation fee initially made me wince but now sounds like such a deal when in hindsight I realize he gave me the blueprint to my beautiful new reality. I would not have thought to float my couch in the middle of the living room instead of against the wall, facing the best feature of my apartment-- the view. When I was concerned about where to put the TV, he came up with a customized solution. A mechanized wooden box where the TV rises and falls with the push of a button. It sounds so futuristic but now it's part of my life. His contractor team is so awesome too. They handled all my things with care, and not only did they not disturb my plants, which we kept in the apartment during the renovation, they took care of them too! So sweet. It's been several months now and living in my transformed space has really changed my relationship with my home. My living situation used to feel compromised, but now it really feels like a thoughtful expression of who I am. I've already hosted several parties and get togethers in my home, because the new space is way more amenable to hosting, something Buddy picked up about me after meeting. Buddy's organization (we worked out of a spreadsheet which was a dream for my Type A self), and responsiveness throughout the process really eased my nerves about the project. He and his team took genuine care of my possessions and space that it made the renovation process almost enjoyable. Thank you Buddy, for transforming the daily experience of being in my space. You really delivered something exceptional.

I don't like how busy this place is because sometimes you have to wait half an hour just to be…read moreserved. I like how they update their products with newer stuff but you might have to wait a year or two for a completely new refresh of products. I've gotten kitchen counters and island counters from here before as well as tiles and kitchen cabinets. The kitchen cabinets are holding up pretty well. The counters scratch and stain easily - you have to be on top of wiping the surface immediately. The tiles are not bad. I also got a small sink from here and even though it doesn't look as nice as my fancy one, it's holding up a lot better and doesn't rust/stain as easily.

The service was friendly and transparent here, not sure if it had to do with us going with a…read morecontractor they already knew. I've visited here a few times and it's always friendly and welcoming. These visits can be intimidating, stressful and weary if you don't go with someone that has experience. They have just enough to display and plenty more options in their catalogs to order. Prices are fair, styles are decent. They give useful recommendations according to your budget and style you're going for.

Excellent! Elfralie Home Improvement not only fixed the kitchen pipe for me, I was immensely…read moreimpressed by how reasonable the pricing is for an immensely thorough 2-hour job well done for less than half of USD$300 which all the other contractors as well as Brooklyn plumbers quoted me. Thank you!

Victor did an outstanding job assembling my kids' bunk bed and truly went above and beyond. He was…read moreresponsive from the moment I contacted him, arrived on time, and worked efficiently while being respectful and quiet throughout the entire process. What stood out most was his professionalism and approachable demeanor. He took the time to ensure everything was assembled properly, safely, and to a high standard. It's not often you find someone who is punctual, skilled, courteous, and genuinely committed to doing a great job. I highly recommend Victor to anyone looking for a reliable handyman. 100% satisfied with his work and would gladly hire him again!