I am someone who wants a comfortable and put-together home but doesn't have the skills, "eye," or patience to do all the work of figuring out what looks nice and how it will look with the other things I have. Working with Diane was the solution to my problems. When I moved into my home years ago, she helped me figure out what I already had that worked fine and where to put it. Then she brought me choices for the other things I was looking for and helped me stay within my budget. Since then, I have hired her twice more when I've decided to make an improvement. Her expertise and attention to detail are invaluable. read more

Great experience with Diane helping me with design ideas for the living room at my new place of residence. She was helpful, thorough and professional. She went beyond the specified time commitment to answer my questions. I would highly recommend her services. read more

I spent months trying to find coordinating countertop, backsplash and paint to work with existing cabinets/floors in my modest home and finally realized I needed help of a professional. I messaged Diane and her response was quick (within a day) followed by a phone consult and schedule of visit. She arrived with catalogs and color swatches specific to my project, listened to my concerns and had several recommendations for not only the kitchen but living and dining rooms also. She helped me rearrange my assortment of furniture and suggested better placement of wall decor. My small living space looks and feels so much nicer now. Her sweet and positive influence was a pleasure to work with. She will be the first person I call for any future projects! read more

Diane was great! She provided what we needed in a timely manner and her follow up was really appreciated. I really liked that you could hire her for different parts of the design process; from an in-home consultation (which we did) all the way up to helping pick materials and oversee the entire construction project. I would not hesitate to recommend her to others. read more

Diane is great to collaborate with! I was stressing over decorating my recently remodeled home, and she came in and helped me get on track! Her laid back style put me at ease immediately, and we came up with some fantastic ideas to make the rooms "pop!" At the end of our meeting, I had a plan for moving forward, and I'm looking forward to receiving window treatment samples in the mail! I highly recommend Diane & Bella Designs! Update: I had a party which included friends that hadn't seen my home in a year.. They were blown away! Nicest comment? "You didn't miss a detail!" Thanks for helping me pull it all together Diane! read more

I have waited years to finally feng shui and I was so grateful to have discovered Diane! She was meticulous and helped me better understand the concepts she was implementing and teaching. It was fun and enlightening. She squeezed what she could with out rushing with the time we had. Best of all, I experienced more positive energy and very favorable changes to my personal experiences. I practice what Diane taught and I am grateful to have her there! Thank you Diane! read more

I was desperately for interior design to help me with pick the right color and organized the empty space for my massage studio. I emailed about 10 of interior design in SD. 3-4 of them got back to me so we started to talk. Diane was out standing one when I first find out about pricing and the process. She was helpful kind and negotiable lol. My husband was going to pick orange and blue to be our main color since we have blue gray carpet. When Diane was here. She suggested the Coe that we never know it was existed. It blowed our mine away when it finish. For 2 hrs of her work she covered it all. And we also email her to help us select furniture color and painting without charging. All my clients told me they love the color of the wall and furniture it's all match and super classic. I highly recommend Diane for every reason. Thank you so much Diane. I wish I could give you 10 stars instead of 5 :) read more

I have been looking for an Interior Designer for years and never found anyone I felt I could connect with and by chance, I met her yesterday and loved her approach to design. I read the Yelp reviews, looked at the photos and can't wait to get started! read more

Diane is worth her weight in gold. I'm a do-it-yourself'r through and through, and I thought I was doing great until I hit a wall in designing my condo's open floor plan. I never hired a designer before, so I didn't quite know what to expect, but I did know that I needed help before spending any more of my precious time and energy in my place. So responsive and quick, Diane actually answered her phone when I called and took the time talking me through my issue. When she arrived at my condo, Diane quickly assessed my issue and found a couple of great color options that would help unify all my spaces which had a very different feel and tone. After solving my major dilemma, she went through and provided helpful advice on the other projects around my condo. Surprisingly, she took better notes in her head than I did on my notepad, because I quickly received a detailed account of our meeting and helpful suggestions we didn't even discuss. Money well spent, I would not hesitate to contact Diane again for my future design needs. Thanks! read more

Diane is a wonderful interior designer, really helped me with using my small space in a new way - by mainly rearranging the furniture I do have and creating a new feel to my apartment. I know she usually works with much larger houses too, but she still gave me great attention and service. read more

I can highly recommend Diane as both an interior designer and Feng Shui consultant. She's helped me with window treatments, choosing a wall color for my entryway (orange!), and selecting hardware for my kitchen cabinets, and arranged for the installation and painting to occur. She also conducted a very thorough Fung Shui reading at my home and did a space clearing...and the results so far are amazing. Diane is very easy to work with and a true professional. read more

Diane is awesome. Very talented, helpful, and a pleasure to work with. She solved my home's space problems creatively, offered unique options, and I loved her feng shui insight. I highly recommend her. read more

We have never used a designer before and were clueless on the process! After searching on line we found Diane Swenson of Bella Designs. We called for a phone consultation and got a lot of questions answered. We were both impressed with the way Diane had a collaborative approach, she really listened to what we thought we wanted and offered up advice and suggestions. The next step Diane came to our home to get a look at the master bathroom to be remodeled and to also see some of the other design choices we had throughout our house. Diane was great, she really understood what we were looking for and had great suggestions throughout the process. We trust Diane and her superb judgment, while listening to our wants and needs. Once the remodel started we kept in touch with Diane along the way she wanted to be sure all criteria was being met and that we liked all the choices. You would be surprised about the detail the average person does not know in a design process, ie: what kind of tile, matte or glossy, what direction to lay the tile when you are also doing the walls, counter top selection etc. Diane is a true professional, and collaborative designer, a very talented lady. We highly recommend her for any of your design needs. Thank You Diane! read more

I was concerned that I wouldn't be able to find an Interior Designer for my small project. I'm so glad I found Diane. She was very easy to work with and so professional. We spoke about my small bedroom project on the phone. When we meet in person, Diane came prepared. She had colors, fabric samples, great ideas. It was a very productive meeting. Although it was a small project, Diane kept me updated every step of the way. She gave us a beautiful, finished project. We are very happy with the results. read more

Enjoyed meeting with Diane about our home reno project. She brought fresh perspective and ideas we had not considered to accommodate our rambunctious family and frequent neighborhood get togethers. Diane offered ways to incorporate the elements of Feng Shui into our home to provide a more fluid and peaceful space. She also has a Houzz page that we can share our ideas with her to give her a better feel to our thoughts and ideas about our rooms still in a state of flux. I recommend Diane for her courtesy and flexibility to listen to her clients dreams and help them become a part of their everyday space. Thanks Diane! read more

Diane was very sweet and helpful. She helped me select blinds for 32 windows, through a company that she represents. She referred me to a great furniture store where she helped me select numerous pieces. We did not jive when it came to other accessories and we sorted of parted ways. but she helped alot and I would refer her to anyone needing help in this area. My place looks awesome and I couldn't have done it without her. read more

I highly recommend Diane. She has been helping me decorate my new home, and I have been very pleased with her work. She is personable, easy to work with, and always professional. She provided helpful recommendations about paint color, furniture (sizing, style, color, positioning), and accessories that were consistent with my aesthetic and budget. Diane chose beautiful colors for the interior of my home, for which I regularly get compliments. Diane's design guidance has been invaluable, and I would definitely work with her again. read more

I highly recommend Diane from Bella Designs. She assisted me in selecting interior paint colors for the entire house that flowed with my existing drapes and decorations. Instead of purchasing new living room furniture, she suggested using the same furniture, but recovering and rebuilding the frame a bit to be more modern. The sofa and love seat turned out amazing. She assisted in hanging all of my artwork. I get so many compliments on my house. The daily enjoyment I get from my home was worth this minimal investment. read more