I've worked with Buddy's design and contracting services for the past 22 years, and over that time…read morehe has decorated and renovated two of my apartments. One project was a full transformation: kitchen, both bathrooms, and complete interior decorating. He brings a fresh style but also advised us to preserve elements of our home that were worth keeping. He continues to work with us to modernize our apartment while maintaining character. He customized our renovations to make our apartment into a wonderful home. From contracting management to design vision and finishing details, Buddy and his team handle everything seamlessly. Having one person oversee both the aesthetic and the execution makes the process incredibly smooth and cohesive. After more than two decades of working together, I can confidently say his experience, eye for design, and hands-on expertise truly set him apart. We have recommended him to many friends and recommend him to those reading this review. You will be delighted!

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.

Bernadett and her team made selling my home a breeze. They got my place ready in just 2 weeks,…read moreincluding painting and staging, and it sold for over asking. I'm beyond thrilled with their service and highly recommend them.

From the owner: Welcome to Staging Matters! Our Certified Staging Design Professionals™ know the most…read morecost-effective updates to get you the highest return on investment for your home. We believe that staging is not just a luxury, but an essential investment that accelerates home sales and maximizes offers. We work with our clients to make their home selling process as seamless as possible. We are local to Fairfield County, Connecticut. Don’t settle for less - let Staging Matters transform your space and elevate your selling potential today.

Disclaimer: I received this service for free as part of my contract with a local paint company, so…read moreI cannot speak to price. Carmela was a joy to work with. For those who think, as I originally did, you'd get a hoity-toity designer who would look down their nose at your choices and/or current design style, nothing could be further from the truth. Carmela presented herself as very down-to-earth, fun and full of ideas. She assuaged my fears about one color, warned me about another ("This color is dark, but with light cabinets you could get away with it"), and helped me select another color entirely for a different room of the house. All in all, she was a wealth of information and I wouldn't hesitate in hiring her, and I may just do so for decorating advice after all my other projects are complete. I can't imagine what she could do with window treatments and area rug choices!

I don't like giving negative reviews but I just have to say something in regards to this company…read morethe owners are simply not up to par they provide horrible service their design efforts are not at all modern. You do not get what you pay for you play a lot of money for little results they do not know how to speak to client they are not good at following up with their client. If you look at the reviews the owner did the first five-star review and that shouldn't be allowed. Bottom line don't spend money on this company they will rip you off!!!!!!!! Save your money and go elsewhere you have been warned

Sam and her team did an AMAZING job organizing our closets and we could not be happier! We needed…read morehelp with unpacking and organizing our clothes and shoes into a smaller space than in our previous apartment, and Sam and her team worked efficiently and diligently to unpack our many boxes and suitcases and create an organized system for us - all in one session! We truly could not have done this ourselves, and we highly recommend working with Sam for all your organizing needs.

Excellent job by Sam! I didn't know what to expect as I had never hired someone to organize…read more However, Sam made me feel comfortable going through all my belongings very professionally, step by step she doesn't miss a detail. She is an absolute pleasure. I will be using her again and highly recommend her! Please see attached the amazing before and after pictures!! Thank you Sam!

Laura helped us stage our second home & she did a fabulous job. From furniture selection, to…read morefinding a great contractor, to making low cost / high payback suggestions - she did everything we had hoped & more. Not only that, she coordinated basically everything for us, since we were almost 2 hours away and it was really difficult for us to be at the house at every point someone was needed. Trustworthy, dependent, and a wonderful eye for home design is how I would summarize Laura and her team. Thank you!

From the owner: When it comes to selling your home, it's important to showcase it in a way that helps buyers…read moreimagine themselves in your space. What's more, a professionally staged home typically sells for more than an unstaged home -- in half the time. In today's competitive real estate market, appealing to buyers is more important than ever. That's where Staging Hudson Valley comes in. Laura Galletti and her team offer design and staging services that will dramatically raise the aesthetic appeal of your home while being easy on your wallet. Whether you're a homeowner or a REALTOR ® working on behalf of your client, you can count on us to elevate your home's appeal so that it truly stands out from the rest.

Wendy has exceptional taste! She truly know the best way to organize and stage a room. I recommend…read moreWendy to anyone buying to see potential, selling to move faster or simply wanting to fall in love with their home again! Big fan!

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Tamatha from infinite Home Design did a spectacular job on helping us make our new home in…read moreGlastonbury look beautiful! She advised on everything: new paint colors, floors, window treatments, furniture, decor and more. She also made sure we completed the job within our budget and advised on what things were important to spend more on (like good couches) and where we could spend less and still achieve the same great result. We are so thrilled with how it all turned out. Our home looks beautiful. Tamatha is not only extremely talented, she is passionate about her trade and she is such a pleasure to work with. She also went above and beyond and provided more of her time than we paid for. We highly recommend Infinite Home Design. 5 stars!! Call them today. It was the best decision we made! Julie L

I cannot possibly recommend Tamatha and Infinite Home Design more! She came to our home and gave us…read morespecific, tangible ideas for staging to sell. Thanks to her we went under contract in only one weekend! Never once did I feel pressured or overwhelmed by the process. Tamatha is gracious, patient and a master of her craft!

Mary has a knack for getting the most fabulous estate sales and as a bonus, her store The Knack…read moreShoppe in Pound Ridge is just jam packed with unique and interesting high-end treasures. Definitely follow her for amazing deals on beautiful items that need new homes!

I recently went to an estate sale in Bedford, NY, that was organized by Knack of All Trades. The…read moreselection of items was great, but the lady running the sale was extremely disrespectful. She looked me up and down from my head to my toes and then proceeded to insult me throughout the entire payment process. For example, she looked at one of the items I wanted to buy and said, "You'd never be able to afford this full-price." She priced another item and then shook her head and said, "You don't want to pay that, do you?" She also said, "You can't get this at TJ Maxx." If I wanted to pay full-price, then I wouldn't be going to an estate sale. That's the whole point. This isn't the first negative interaction I've had with Knack of All Trades. A few years ago, I went to one of their estate sales. We agreed on a price for a large piece of furniture, and I paid for it. They told me to return the next day to pick it up. That night, they called me and said they sold it to someone else. Thankfully, they refunded me, but it was a very ugly interaction. You can't sell something if someone else has already paid for it. They lost my trust at that point, and the more recent interaction solidified my feelings.

I'm on the Do Not Call list, and these clowns phoned me anyway. I missed the call, and thinking it…read moremight from someone I know, I phoned back. The receptionist who answered could not even pronounce their company name clearly. Would you hire someone like that to work on your house?

I have had two reach-in closets installed for many years and finally wanted to change the…read morearrangement to allow more hanging space. Someone came to my house to measured and was told she would call me to let me know when my hanger rods were ready so I could install them myself. A month later I called to find out they had been ready for several weeks and I had not been notified. I picked them up the next day to find that installing them required all my strength and some horrible scratching noises since they BARELY fit into the clips. After finally installing the one rod, I realized that the second rod was the wrong size so now I am not able to finish the installation. I am extremely displeased with the service, especially considering they asked me to pay $60 for three small rods, of which, one did not fit and the other was the complete wrong size.