We've worked with Haven Home Solutions on several home projects, and every experience has been…read moreexceptional. Jennifer and Christy are creative, professional, and truly listen to your needs while making the design process easy and enjoyable. They transformed my office into a beautiful, feminine space that's both functional and cozy. They updated our dining room with more practical, modern pieces and created a stunning nursery that feels timeless and will grow with our daughter. They also refreshed our primary bedroom, even transforming a childhood dresser into a piece we now love and proudly display. Most recently, they redesigned our family room into a stylish, kid-friendly space with smart layout choices we never would have thought of ourselves. Every space feels intentional and reflects who we are. We constantly get compliments on how well put together our home looks, and we always credit Haven Home Solutions. Highly recommend them for any home design project!

I love Haven Home Solutions so much I worked with them twice! They helped me update the living room…read morein my condo back in 2017. It was a large open space with no clear divisions and they were able create clearly defined areas for work and relaxation. When I moved out of state in 2021 I asked for their help again with the entire first floor and one of the bedrooms in my new home. They helped me figure out how best to reuse what we selected for my old living room, as well as furnish a dining room and sitting room, make efficient use of a garage that had been converted to a bonus room, and select flooring and wall colors throughout. The master bedroom is a lovely, calm escape at the end of the day. To this day when people visit I get so many compliments and I love to tell them I had a lot of help from Haven Home Solutions.

I was re-doing my primary bedroom from an all purple to a blue and cream with a completely…read moredifferent look and feel. Although I have some design sense, I wanted an expert who could make additional suggestions. I retained Joy for a mini-consultation which I didn't even know you could do. She came to my house and spent over an hour giving me suggestions--some of which were new and some of which supported my design choices. She also gave me suggestions for my primary bath. After the consultation, she answered my questions via email. Highly recommend! Delightful experience. Great results.

Joy made a potentially stressful job easy!…read more We wanted to do a bathroom redo, but didn't want to have to worry about ordering things and scheduling work. Joy took care of all that and more. From the time we contacted Joy things went smoothly. Joy listened to what we had to say when we first called her then showed up with a plan that incorporated our ideas with her expertise. Joy used mood boards to help us visualize the plan and updated them frequently with our preferences. Joy took care of all scheduling of contactors and ordering the supplies. She was also easy to contact and really kept us updated during the entire project. I think her fees were a great value and well worth it. She had some really great ideas we would never have thought of. The final product was a wonderful combination of what we were looking for and what really worked. Just top notch work. We are so happy with the final result. I can't even remember what the old bathroom looked like now. We will use Joy for our next project for sure and highly recommend her.

Splendid & Swanky didn't just stage our house; they orchestrated a breathtaking transformation…read more Their keen eye for design, paired with an unparalleled commitment to excellence, brought our vision to life. Every corner of our home evoked elegance, style, and sophistication. What truly sets Splendid & Swanky apart is their remarkable ability to deliver results. Within just 48 hours of our home hitting the market, we received an offer! Their strategic staging not only captured the attention of potential buyers but also elicited an emotional connection that sealed the deal in record time. Splendid & Swanky's dedication to their craft and their unwavering commitment to client satisfaction, sets them apart as true industry leaders. We are beyond grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with such a phenomenal team and wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone in search of a transformative home staging experience. Thank you, Splendid & Swanky, for making our dreams a reality and for proving that when it comes to staging, there's simply no better team and your house will sell quickly! -Dana

If you are looking to furnish an empty space, stop what you're doing and at least set up a call…read morewith the Splendid & Swanky team. For background, I have no interest in interior design and have no business spending real money on furniture I know nothing about. But I found myself in a situation where I had nothing for a space that had to be smartly utilized. And I wanted it to be beautiful. Was this really the time to experiment with Pinterest while spending thousands of dollars? & I needed the furniture to last long enough that I wouldn't have to think about this again for a very, very long time. I also needed to buy everything during a pandemic, when everything was delayed... So I turned to an option I never had considered before - hiring interior designers. I had heard great things about this team and wanted to explore sourcing this huge project out to them. It's a pretty simple process. You go to their website and fill out an intake form that introduces yourself and the project. Then they'll sell up a virtual call to meet and discuss your style, and budget. Then they came and looked at the space, took measurements. Then they pitched a proposal. From there you have to make some decisions. They are going to present you with options that may be outside of your budget. This is where we gotta grow up a little and recognize that if you want nice things, this is how much that actually cost. I was happy to increase my original proposed budget to get what I needed. But there were some peices that I wanted to spend less on and they quickly came back with lower priced options. They were very adaptable there. With that, they placed the order! Over the course of the next few months, the furniture started arriving. They work with a contractor who you can hire (through them, they handle all the admin work) who can assemble, hang, etc do all that work for you. They even came over to make sure everything was hung in the right spots. There is a science and art to design that they are factoring into every decision for your space, and it's worth their fee to get all your nice new furniture all in the right place. They look for beauty and functionality in every detail of the space. So now I have this gorgeous dining room [photo provided]. Our guests are blown away whenever they walk even towards the space. It's exactly what I wanted when I described the target ambiance to the team. Beautiful, relaxed, warm, stylish. I can't tell you how happy I am with my experience with Splendid & Swanky and the confidence it brought me about my home. If you're able to, whenever you're able to, hire professionals to do things you can't do well. It'll always be worth it. Here is the proof.

Mauricio and his crew did a fabulous job installing our blinds in two of our bedrooms... Couldn't…read moreask for nicer guys to start our day with! Thanks to you both and to Blinds to Go!

Cellular shades are one thing; installation "made easy" is another thing. Firstly, DIY, really, but…read morefollow the following adjustments to the installation instructions: First, the bracket attachment screws are made for a square end screwdriver, which many DIY folks may not have, although Phillips #2 screwdriver will sort of suffice as long as not much pressure is needed to drive it in. Furthermore, if the bracket needs to be attached for inside mount, the back screw head is sufficiently fat or thick that it did not permit the back of the shade enough room to click up into place. We had to buy the same size Phillips flathead screws. Also, for drilling into wood, a 3/32 drill bit is recommended, but the hole is tiny and the screw needs much more torque to go in, and using a Phillips head screwdriver may chew up the screw head. We found a 7/64 drill bit to be much better. So, even though installation was a sad saga that should have been simpler--and perhaps the idea is to promote the use of one of the shop's handymen--following some of the above tips should allow you to DIY!

Margaret is golden!!!!! Absolute professional with an excellent eye for understanding YOUR vision…read morenot hers. She knows how to work with your ideas and budget to get you the desired product you are looking for. She is really resourceful when it comes to finding the items you want and brings so many ideas to the table to help you realize the possibilities are limitless. It is comforting to know that I can still reach out to her, and she will meet me at my home or wherever to shop or just explore ideas. Not only is she a designer but she was very instrumental with overseeing my contractor and architect to make sure that I am getting the best result possible. Darren S

I am an architect specializing in the residential market and I found Margaret Carter Interiors…read morethrough Houzz. After seeing some of her wonderful designs and reviewing many sterling recommendations I felt that her style and taste would compliment my work. I was not disappointed. I have worked with her on numerous projects now and they have all turned out fabulous! Some of her major strong points include furniture selection, tile and finish choices, kitchen and bathroom details and where I think she is especially brilliant is for color consultations. She is simply incredible with colors! She has also been a great help to me in the selection and placement of lighting fixtures. I know from personal experience that she adapts well to a client's needs, desires and budget and is great at maintaining contact and following up with the architect, the homeowner and the builder. Margaret Carter Interiors is an excellent choice for many different facets of interior design and comes highly recommended. Peter Tokar A.I.A. Architect

We had our bathroom remodeled and had nothing but issues from the start to include bathtub ruined,…read morebad fans, mirrors and they had to come and paint two times since it bubbled. It has bubbled again and for the past two hours I have had to scrape the walls and will need to prime and paint these again. I am certain that you painted without primer and not the proper paint. Now the extra coats and labor I have to do. I hope that the drywall was installed properly since nothing else was. Honestly for the cost it was not worth it. It was crap workmanship for the beginning and the tub is still not finished properly since you scrapped it and they came several times to fix this. The amount of time and energy I am putting into fix your mistakes is ridiculous

We just completed our 3rd project with VKB- a master bathroom in 2012, a complete kitchen…read morerenovation in 2022, and 2 bathroom updates in 2025. Kamal and his crew of designers, project managers, and renovation specialists are professional, and efficient. From the start of each project to the end the process of working with VKB included great attention to detail, excellent communication, and reliable work. Additionally, the showrooms have a wide variety of tile, and cabinet styles of excellent quality and value. I recommend VKB to anyone planning a small or ambitious home renovation project.

We are very happy with the overall quality of the finished product, and everyone on the…read moreteam--specifically Omer, Hakan, and Gersen--was extremely professional throughout the process. We would easily rate them 5 stars, save for a few communication missteps along the way. Specifically, there was some confusion around the bathroom mirrors (we expected medicine cabinets), the window frames, and flickering lights. For example, we clearly requested to have the window frame removed and tiled around, but the decision to keep it was made without consulting us because they felt it wouldn't look right. Similarly, when we asked about flickering lights, we were told that a bidet always causes flicker unless a separate line is run. Given the cost of the project, details like that should have been brought to our attention while the lines were actively being run so we could make an informed choice, rather than after the fact. That said, they are great at explaining the reasoning behind their work, and we would certainly hire them again. Our advice to future clients is simply to be extremely explicit about what you want and double-check that every specific detail is written directly into the contract before signing.

I hired Elegant Kitchen and Bath to redo my walk-in shower and the whole experience was fantastic…read more I brought a few inspiration photos to the consult, and Melissa and Enes really listened--they nailed the look I wanted without any upsell or hassle. The crew showed up when they said they would, kept the work area tidy, and wrapped everything up in just a few days. Any time I had a question, Melissa or Enes got back to me fast, which took a lot of stress off my plate. End result: the tile work is flawless, the fixtures feel solid, and I'm genuinely excited to use my bathroom every morning. Professional, responsive, and true to their word--can't ask for more. I'll definitely call them again when it's time for the next project. Highly recommend!

My family and I recently moved into a new house, which required decorating and purchasing multiple…read morerooms' worth of furniture. We had never worked with an interior designer before, but we knew an expert's assistance would be helpful given the amount of furniture and other decorating assistance we needed. Ali was a great listener and developed a vision for the house that fit both our lifestyle and tastes. She introduced us to pieces and patterns beyond those we would have found on our own. For each room, she provided multiple choices for furniture, patterns, rugs, etc.--at various price points and styles--and made sure that we could mix and match the different pieces while maintaining the overall vision for the room. In addition to her aesthetic talents, Ali was a huge help with logistics--placing orders, securing samples, and staying on top of suppliers and vendors. With the ongoing supply delays due to the pandemic, Ali kept us up to date as shipping and delivery dates changed. Overall, Ali is a lovely person and very easy to work with--highly communicative throughout the process. We will certainly keep her in mind for our future interior decorating needs!

Great work from Ali Horwitz. Look forward to seeing her continued success around DC and Baltimore.read more