To be honest, at first I thought an interior designer was going to be a waste of time and money…read more After talking to many in-house designers and decorators at several retail stores I was sure it was going to be a waste of time and money. Then Laura of Vara, Inc. walked in. She is no-nonsense and very professional and definitely knows her business. She wasn't trying to push me into buying items I didn't need or up sale me at every turn. She helped me arrange the furniture I already had, and did a wonderful job of tying in the artwork I have with everything new we added. Her recommendations ended up being perfect. A few times I had my doubts but figured I could switch things back after she left but when I saw the finished project I literally was speechless. The few projects we did that I didn't listen to Laura are the only ones I regret. I don't mean to sound like a Vara, Inc commercial. I was just so surprised that some simple changes could make such a huge difference. My rooms look bigger. I never knew color choices were so important and could change the whole feel of my home. Watching her work was like watching a magician on stage. Several time I left for work thinking she had really messed up this time only to return home and be floored.I always liked entertaining but now I look for reasons to have friends, family, even customers over to my house. She made my house into my dream home and through the whole process she did not once make me feel like I had no style or taste. I never felt uncomfortable for any reason. I will recomend Vara,Inc to anyone who needs blinds, furniture, carpet or pretty much anything else. I am 100% happy with our new addition and all the work they did in the original part of the house. Yes, I am a convert.

From the owner: With more than 35 years of professional design experience, Laura Lacovara, ASID is the owner and…read moremaster designer for VARA Inc. She graduated from the Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, FL with a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts. In addition to studying Architecture and Decorative Arts in Europe, Laura obtained Master's credits from the world renowned Parsons New School of Design. Laura has been featured in local newspapers and publications, as well as Window Fashions Magazine, Baron's "Who's Who of Interior Design," and Baron's "Who's Who of Executives and Professionals." Laura is a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers, a highly respected organization whose members must meet and maintain specific qualifications and standards for acceptance and continued membership.

Horrible customer service. Made appointment to discuss custom closet and pantry shelving …read more Gentleman with no listening skills came out to do measurement and design in order to provide a quote. This was on a Friday. He promised quote by following Wed.- now it is Fri. and I am being told he is "really busy" and will get to it when he can. If they are missing deadlines on the pre-sale, can only imagine how many deadlines they would miss when they have my deposit.

From the owner: We specialize in the design and installation of closet, garage, and storage solutions to make all…read morethe areas of your home function, beautifully!

I decided that I wanted to redesign my bedroom closet and began getting quotes and meeting with the…read morepopular names in the industry. No one could compete with Closets by Design in price, professionalism, quality products and design. Jen is excellent at helping you reimagine your space to create an elegant and polished look. I started out requesting a simple design for my husband's closet but once he saw my layout, he wanted to upgrade his design and even added our garage. The install was also very smoothly done and done to perfection. Thank you, Jen and Closets by Design for giving me a wonderful experience from start to finish.

The pantry is beautiful! The crew was very good to work with, they were meticulous with…read moreeverything. Nice job, thank you!

The team at California Closets has been superb to work with (both flexible and attentive). This is…read moreour second project with them, and we are excited to see the outcome. The install team, last time, was exceptionally clean, personable and organized. I'm sure it will be the same this time around. It's been a pleasure.

Recently I used Ashelend Properties in Harrisburg, PA to do some work in my basement (concrete…read moresanding and preparation for applying epoxy high-gloss, high performance coating finish. Unfortunately, it was unevenly coated and is now starting to yellow and the thin layer is also peeling down to the bare concrete in many areas! I have reached out to Asheland Properties and left several messages with no success. I can only assume they have decided not to respond or correct their poor handiwork. They even drank some of my wine without my permission and hid the empty bottle! I would've allowed them to have it, had they just asked. I am so disappointed with their services, I hope to prevent anyone else from having this poor experience. For Ramona F.

From the owner: Asheland Properties is locally owned and operated, serving the east and west shores of Harrisburg…read more We are fully licensed, insured and we provide 24/7 emergency service and same day service. We do property maintenance and plumbing. Call us today for all your general plumbing repairs including drain cleaning, slow or clogged drains, water heaters, kitchen and bath upgrades & remodeling. LIC # PA125612

We recenlty purchased a home (without even setting foot in it) that was staged by SKC Staging and…read moreDesign. SKC created a look and feel for the home that we immediately identified with and we could easily see ourselves living in the home. After our offer was accepted (and we actually saw the house), we were so impressed with the staging that we purchased some of the artwork and furniture! When we were ready to list our home for sale, we consulted with SKC on staging. I am convinced that Sue's advice and expertise help us to sell our home in 2 days! Sue and her team are amazing!

I recommend Sue Kauffman & Company to my clients all the time, and what's more than their…read moreprofessionalism and artistic eye is that I know that we were able to get more money for the home seller because of their services. A little staging and preparing with Sue and company now, means more money in your pocket later. Highly recommend!