After several months on the market, and some bad advice from the first realtor, I decided that it…read morewas probably time to address some cosmetic issues and do some staging on my late mother's 1956 Corvallis home, which had never been updated. Needless to say, the house had issues, including a roof at the very end of its life, an awful pet urine odor, evidence of previous rodent activity, dirty, chipping plaster walls, some nasty wallpaper and panelling, outdated lighting and flooring, outdated bathrooms (one of which had carpet, eww), no baseboards, and uneven flooring in some places. I reside in Colorado, which added a whole other level of difficulty and frustration. (Trying to sell a home 1300 miles away is VERY difficult, especially for a Type A personality...) I had contacted a contractor for an estimate. On a whim I did a Google search for home stagers in the area to stage the home once the work was done. I found Creative Concepts reviews, and spent quite a bit of time on their website reading articles and reviewing before and after photos. I also found their Facebook page. I decided to contact them for a staging estimate. Through our correspondence, Margaret let me know that her company also does contracting, and she would like to take a look at the home and provide a second estimate. I am SO glad I agreed! Margaret was very honest, and had to convince me on a couple of items that she felt would make a big impact for buyers walking through the door. She looked at everything through the eyes of a buyer. She also informed me of the bad advice that my realtor had given me. After a conversation with another realtor friend who agreed the advice was terrible, I terminated the agreement and found another local realtor. The estimate I was provided was VERY fair and reasonable, and actually a little lower than the other contractor I had been working with. I had a fairly small budget ($18,000) to address the numerous problems. Somehow, she was able to address all of the issues, and then some, within that budget. Very shortly thereafter, she and her team began the work. My prior contractor stated it would take 6 weeks to complete. Margaret's team completed the work in 2. Immediately following the construction, she staged the home BEAUTIFULLY! I have NEVER seen my mother's house look so warm and inviting. Just stunning. We were back on the market in no time, and listed the home over $40,000 higher than our original list price. In less than 3 weeks on the market, we had a very strong offer - $59,000 higher than any other offer we had received when we first listed all those months ago. (Do the math: The home was originally on the market for 4 months, and the highest offer we received was $220,000. For an $18,000 investment, we were under contract for $279,000 in less than 3 weeks. Amazing!) While the house was under contract, we experienced an unfortunate break-in. Within 30 minutes of hearing about the break-in, Margaret and her team were back in the house fixing the busted doors and changing locks. An immediate response, which I was so very grateful for. I cannot recommend Creative Concepts enough. Margaret was incredibly responsive throughout the project (very respectfully putting up with all of my anal-retentive emails needing to know every little detail of the project). Her design was spot-on, and she was absolutely CORRECT in her advice. I wish I had known months prior about Creative Concepts, as it would have saved me a lot of stress, a lot of money and time, and at least 50 gray hairs. I am forever grateful for Creative Concepts. My husband and I own a rental property in Salem, and will definitely be using her services again for any updating/construction projects while we own the home, and staging when/if we sell it. Folks, do yourself a favor and call Creative Concepts for a consultation BEFORE you list your home. You will not regret it. Margaret and her impeccable design eye will help you make your home look it's very best, appeal to buyers, and get your home SOLD much more quickly.

The team at Creative Concepts is the best! I have been a client since 2020, using them for 2…read moredifferent houses...initial decorating and refreshes. They always make my visions a reality, taking my ideas and helping mold them into perfection. Always very happy and satisfied with the final result! I will always recommend them to friends and family!

Wow! I have been working with Julia and little by little since I bought my very first house about 6…read moremonths ago. She has been extremely patient with my decision making - always finding options that I feel comfortable with. (It's scary when you are a first time buyer- and realize how much it really is to furnish a home). We started off having a bunch of pre calls- where she got the vibe of me and my girlfriend's taste. And let me tell you .... It's not an easy feat when my style is PNW/ midcentury modern and my gf is English country side/ northeast . But we are SOOOOOOO happy. She sent us a doc of exactly what we were looking for- and even did it in phases. Little by little .... Am I right ? My favorite part- she always helps schedule and makes the delivery process up so smooth, I never have to worry about it. She is so responsive and on it. Thank you so much Julia- for making this semi - stressful task .... Fun!

From the owner: Whether you need help bringing your own vision to life, or you have no idea where to start, Little…read moreby Little provides design services to fit your needs including: - 1x1 consultations - inspo boards, design directions, and Pinterest boards - programming and space planning - CAD renderings, demo plans, new construction plan, electrical plans, updated floor plans, and elevations - selection of architectural finishes, fixtures and equipment - selection and purchasing of furnishings, decor and art - design of custom casework, millwork and furnishings - collaboration with architects, engineers and builders - complete interior construction drawing and specification packages

We needed help selecting a kitchen countertop and flooring. We were overwhelmed and it's such a big…read moredecision. We contacted Shaunte Cruse at Cruse Interiors. When Shaunte came to our home, she understood our style very well and was in tune with what we wanted. She listened and made suggestions without being pushy. Together we visited a place to view actual countertop slabs and she helped us narrow our choice. She then brought flooring samples to our home and we made the selection with the space and countertop choice in mind. Same with backsplash. Shaunte also gave us recommendations for sinks and cooktops and completed the purchases on our behalf. She gave us good information about working with the contractor. For example, she said don't install anything if there is any damage - you can't return it after it has been installed. Sure enough, we found a small crack in a sink just before installation and we knew to stop there. Shaunte arranged for a replacement the next day. We would gladly work with Shaunte again on our next project - she was key to a successful result.

I'm a top Realtor, so I have the opportunity to tour gorgeous luxury homes all the time. Homes…read moredesigned and styled by Cruise Interiors are among the most impressive I've seen. Shaunte Cruise's choices and execution are always on point, resulting in homes that delight with flowing, livable spaces infused with beauty and functionality. I recommend and refer Cruse Interiors with confidence and enthusiasm to my clients and friends, knowing they will be thrilled with the results.

What an amazing team of hard working people who want to help clients create a space to enjoy with…read moretheir friends and family!

Remodeled two bathrooms for us within the last two years. Very happy with their work, most…read moreespecially their design ideas. Both rooms are beautiful. Normal construction issues trying to coordinate numerous subcontractors. Work was well supervised. A couple of minor fixes after the fact were required. Done promptly. Very happy with the work that they did. Would definitely use them again.

Our consultation with Anna was incredibly refreshing and helpful. It's so hard to find an interior…read moredesigner who offers flexible levels of service, let alone one who can communicate their expertise in the context of your project over just one or two conversations. Anna checks all those boxes and is just an all-around good human to deal with in the bargain. No matter what stage your project is at or how much help you need, whether it's end-to-end management or just an extra set of eyes on a paint or tile choice, you'll get a lot of value from working with Anna. Highest recommendation, 10/10.

Anna was such a great help with designing our new living room and main bedroom. We had just moved…read moreand felt totally overwhelmed with where to begin. She made the whole process feel really approachable--from helping us pick out and order a sectional through one of her trusted vendors, to finding the perfect rug, chair, and coffee table to tie everything together. Her attention to detail, especially with color and paint choices, made a huge difference. The spaces feel cozy, stylish, and totally us. Couldn't recommend her more!