It was a great experience to work with this interior designer. They closely heard my thoughts and…read moremade my house a fashionable and practical place that feels like it is mine. Their sense and color are amazing. The whole environment was stress-free and relaxing

I cannot begin to explain how much I love Marissa and design Macs! They transformed our 2 bedroom…read moreapartment into the most incredible home. We have loved living here. She creatively used every inch of space and was able to maximize storage for us. The ideas she thought of, we would have never thought of and I am so thankful for. Her attention to detail during all steps of the process is so appreciated. The best part is, all the work and designs have paid off in multiples. We recently put our place on the market and received 10+ offers within 5 days at ask and above. Everyone loved all the built ins (entertainment center, mudroom area, built in benches, desk are, storage column) all which were her ideas and vision. I cried happy tears! I cannot wait to work with her again!!

We have engaged Tina for 2 apartments a West Village Studio and a Battery Park apartment. She's…read morehighly skilled at teasing out needs and maximizing the design choices to exceed them. She transformed the Studio 300 sq ft to have distinct living, dining, sleeping, and working spaces. She tamed the chaos and created a tranquil space employing textures, artwork, storage, and layout. Our daughter and her puppy love their place. We found the perfect BPC 2 bedroom and needing it move in ready in just 4 weeks, she created a livable contemporary design with custom artwork, sourcing new furnishings, which we never would have picked ourselves, but love, and coordinated all painters and any contractors. On move in day, we filled the pantry, hung our clothes and just started living. What a treat to not have had to worry and just enjoy our new place. No matter what your space, Tina can work her design magic and make it stunningly, comfortably yours.

Tina is a real artist. She was so patient with me as we created the vision of my place together…read more Now it's a true home and it's beautiful. She definitely turned our place into a home. We are really grateful to her.

I found Victoria in 2010 when I needed a designer for my apartment in the Residences at the W Hotel…read moreHoboken. Fast-forward seven years later, I've engaged Victoria in 3 different projects, and I refer her talents to my close friends. The stunning results from my Hoboken residence were only a precursor to her most recent work - transforming my Scarsdale house into a gorgeous home that I still fall in love with every day. I've found myself texting Victoria on numerous occasions expressing how happy I am in my beautiful home. Her natural ability and talent to mix and match colors, combine textures with woods, and metals were so on-point and the end-result was nothing less than fabulous. Victoria has all the qualities people seek in a talented designer - her style is sophisticated yet innovative, her vision is fresh yet artistic, and her approach is professional, intimate, patient, flexible and above all, Victoria is a tremendous collaborator. A few months ago, the Scarsdale project was close to completion, and as we sat in my driveway, I felt pangs of sadness and separation anxiety. It is clear that over seven years and different projects, I've not only found a phenomenal designer, but a dear friend. Thank you, Victoria! This testimonial is only a small 'thank you' for your hard work, dedication and everything you've given us.

From the owner: Victoria Balson Interiors is a high end residential design firm that focuses on the unique needs of…read moreour clients. Whether it be new construction, renovation or a house in need of furniture, we are able to reflect the personal taste and style of our clients. We assist our clients with kitchen design, bathroom design, decorating, custom furniture and window treatments, artwork and accessories.

I've had the pleasure of working with Carol and her very talented team for a number of years to…read morerenovate my 3 bed-condo in preparation for extending our family. Carol and her team customized our space beautifully with attention to every detail. Finding a designer with an architect, carpenter, electrician, and painters as talented as Swift Morris Interiors was no easy task. This was a big project for our growing family and we wanted to make sure that it was done well and within budget (we don't have $$ to blow on fancy details). We chose Carol after seeing her work in another condo within our building. The craftsmanship and design were unique yet tasteful and done better than anything I've seen. So after several interviews with other designers, we selected Carol and team and could not be happier with the results. As with any major renovation, it was hard to live through. Many decisions needed to be made and Carol helped to guide us through this period. And like any major renovation, it does cost more than you planned and may take a little longer, but the choices made were well worth it. For example, lighting is an enormous expense. Much more than I had planned. While I would have been fine opting for fixtures from places like Restoration Hardware, etc, Carol insisted on a more unique vendor that truly brought character to our home and is the first thing people notice and compliment when they come over. It's not "showy" and wasn't a much bigger expense than if I had purchased from a mall-vendor, but it fits so well in our home, making it uniquely ours and has already added value to our condo (should we sell). Same with painting and color choice. Who would have thought that a salmon color would be the perfect choice for our mudroom? Not me. But Carol had a clear vision for this room, which is the most functional room in our condo, with plenty of storage to fit 2 bikes, 2 strollers, etc (it's not often you can that in Hoboken!). We always receive a ton of compliments on the color of the mudroom....all Carol but perfectly us. If you are looking for a long-term renovation, Carol and team are an excellent choice. After 2 kids, instead of moving to the burbs, we rebuilt our condo to bring the burbs to us and couldn't be happier with the results. We actually have more room than ever imagined and designed perfectly for a family.

Carol is amazing! We highly recommend her for home staging and interior design. We brought Carol…read morein to stage our apartment for sale. The apartment at the time was completely empty, and it was hard for potential buyers to visualize the space without furniture. We gave Carol short notice and a limited budget. She was able to improvise and simply make it happen! She quickly assessed the place, gave helpful pointers (small fix-its, etc), chose the paint colors, selected furnishings from her shop and through her various connections, and organized the deliveries. She did this all in a completely collaborative way while also taking the lead to help minimize my stress! Carol has impeccable taste level and knowledge of how best to use the space. The apartment now looks a million times better than it did when it was empty, and than it did when it was previously occupied. (Almost made my husband and I want to move back in!) We were very happy to hear our realtor tell us how significantly the staging will increase the sale price! We are so pleased with our experience working with Carol, and thrilled with the results!

Paulina helped us get our dream bathroom! She has such a great eye and helped us save money on a…read morelot of materials too because she knew the right places to look. It's my favorite room in our house now, and I'm excited to work with AID on our kitchen renovation too.

I loved Affordable Interior Design so much I used it twice. I worked with Betsy both times - first…read moremoving into a one bedroom from a studio and getting all new furniture, then moving into a new one bedroom with a totally different layout and re-using as much as possible. As a bachelor without design sense it was one of the best investments I could have made. It saved me so much time and anxiety about which pieces to pick and every single person who has visited has been amazed by how nicely decorated my apartment is. The process is exactly as described by other reviewers - introductory call, questionnaire, in home visit, and follow up call a week or two later with a mood board and shopping list. Betsy was incredibly personable and easy to talk to. I was also impressed with how much her suggestions matched my style even though I didn't have the vocabulary to communicate it. Everything fit within my constraints and preferences and Betsy helped with follow up questions and suggestions as pieces came in and as I decided to swap out a few pieces.

This is a review for both Robert Jenny Design and Robert Jenny Builders…read more I recently hired RJD / RJB for both the design and build phases of a complete kitchen renovation, and overall I'm very pleased with the results. During the design phase, my designer (Marlene) did a great job listening to what I wanted, and also observing my space and absorbing things I hadn't articulated. I provided her with general parameters, but didn't fill in all the details, both because I didn't know exactly what I wanted, and because I wanted to leave space for her to have input. She came up with a great first draft that was probably 80 - 90% of the way to the final design, and she made some great choices with regard to colors and layout - thing I might not have selected on my own, but really liked once I saw them. We then went back and forth and refined the design, with each of us providing useful input, and ultimately came up with something I really liked. During that phase she spent a lot of time walking me through different choices, and was very helpful. The design phase is billed by the hour, but I feel like I got my money's worth ten times over. It's ultimately a small percentage of the total cost, and was completely worth it since it delivered something I really liked. I initially wondered whether they might 'pad' the billing, but in no way do I feel that they did. If anything, it almost seemed like they under-billed relative to the time that was put in. Very fair pricing, and completely worth it. For the build phase, RJD completely gutted the old kitchen, then installed new tile flooring, cabinets, backsplash, appliances & lighting, and painted not only the kitchen but the main living space. Each part of the build was done properly, and at least to my untrained eye, seems to have been done in a quality way. Once the initial build was completed, the inspection revealed some minor defects in the finish of some the cabinet doors (the cabinet manufacturer's fault, not theirs), and they were very good about working with the cabinet dealer to get the doors replaced. In the end, I was completely satisfied with every detail of their workmanship, and the pricing for all the work seemed fair. They obtained all the necessary permits from the city and completed official inspections of the work at the end, so it was all above-board. In terms of cost, we settled on an initial budget, and they never pushed me to go with higher-cost items. They were very conscientious about trying to stay within my limit. Once the design was finalized, we agreed on the budget for the build phase, and they came in 100% on budget, not a nickel over. I was actually somewhat surprised at that, as I'd heard plenty of stories from other people who had used different contractors and seen costs go over-budget. I had steeled myself for that as a distinct possibility, and was happy to see things stay on track. The one way we did go over budget was with respect to time. During the design phase, I was told on several occasions that the work would take about two weeks to complete. In the end it actually took seven weeks, which was considerably longer than what I was expecting. Understand that, during renovations, your entire place is a mess: the room they're working on, the space they're using to store all the materials, adjoining rooms that get filled up with dust, etc., so it's an inconvenience to have them take longer than planned. Time delays aside, I was happy with RJD / RJB's work, and would contract with them again for future projects.

We needed to sell our home quickly, and we couldn't have done it without Karen and Nicole! They…read moretransformed our (cluttered!) family two bedroom condo into a beautiful space that looked like it could have been in the pages of a magazine. Still, it felt warm, welcoming and comfortable to live in...which we did throughout the sales process. The most incredible "before and after" was our large balcony, which the team layered with color and texture. Our home sold within a week!

Karen and Nicole at The Real Estate Studio Design are amazing! They staged my five-bedroom,…read morefive-bath brownstone in Hoboken so beautifully that it sold with a cash offer within 24 hours. Karen's impeccable eye for flow and minimal style matched mine perfectly, and she truly understands the Hoboken market. Nicole's artistic background added the perfect finishing touches. Highly recommend this talented, professional team!

Christi of Angelfish Abode helped us transform our new home in several ways. We had a fireplace…read moreroom that was just not right for a living room. We didn't know what to do with it. We contacted Christi and she helped create a vision for the room so it was not only a beautiful peaceful lounge but also doubled as a yoga room. I can now do yoga in my own home! The room is fantastic and without her guidance, I would have never created anything nearly as beautiful or as useful with that space. She also did a color consultation with us and selected amazing paint colors for our foyer and library. We love our photography and she came up with the idea of doing a gallery wall with canvas prints of our favorite vacation photos. People always comment on the gallery wall when they visit! Christi is a joy to work with, her rates are affordable, and her talent is undeniable. UPDATE 10/2016: I worked with Christi again on my new home in West Orange NJ. We purchased a 1925 home which was covered in beige and light blue paint lol! Once again I called on Christi to help me with paint colors. She knew I wanted a Nantucket vibe in the master bedroom and was able to create the perfect feeling with this beautiful Green-Gray color and it works perfectly with out white furniture. She picked the color for our guest room on her own, and I trusted her 100%! I didn't even see it until it was on the walls! The color is a beautiful purple shade and its fantastic! Lastly for color, I told her I wanted a cranberry color for the dining room. She was very honest with me and explained that our wood flooring had an orange hue to it, so the cranberry color I wanted was not the way to go... so she picked a color called Elderberry. It is a dark purple color that is amazing!! She was totally right and I can't even imagine how it would have looked if I hadn't called on her for her help & guidance! Whenever we have people over to out home, they always comment on what beautiful color choices we made... which I of course give Christi all of the credit for! She is the master of color! She has also helped me so much with other furnishings around the home and the yard. She is really the best and our secret weapon!!

I recently hired Angelfish Abode to help me decorate my living room. I started with a rug and couch…read moreand then ran out of ideas. My room is oddly shaped and presents many challenges including being a small space. Once christi came on board, she had a definite vision for the space way beyond what I could have imagined. Her fees were extremely reasonable and she compiled items that she thought I would like and then I started assembling pieces she sourced for me. It has turned out great, better than I could have ever done alone. Her taste is impeccable and I would highly recommend using her for any project large or small.

We contacted Tony and Louis to help us re-imagine the open concept of our main floor; and they…read moredidn't disappoint. From initial consultation and design review to installation and decor, Creative Interiors is a one-stop shop that uses highly skilled, professional, and courteous tradespeople to bring functionality and beauty to your home. Above all, they listen well to their clients and take lifestyle and pets into consideration too. Looking forward to phase 2!

We engaged Creative Interiors to update our Hoboken condo that was in need of a refresh after…read moremoving from our suburban home to condo #1 and then condo #2. We're very pleased with the outcome! They designed and installed a custom wall unit that incorporates a wine fridge, storage and lighting. The design and craftsmanship are outstanding. They introduced new pieces and colors that we would have NEVER considered, and the finished product is fantastic. Our space is light, bright and updated.

Claudine is amazing! She designed both my Brooklyn townhouse and my Victorian house in the…read moreCatskills, and somehow captured the personality of each space perfectly. In Brooklyn, she created a refined, cozy atmosphere that still feels modern and livable. In the Catskills, she leaned into the character of the old home but made it fresh and inviting. Every color, fabric, and detail was so well thought out. Claudine has an incredible eye for balance and texture and she's also just a joy to work with. If you want someone who truly cares about the space you live in, she's the one.

From the owner: Transform your space into something beautiful, functional, and uniquely yours…read more At Artara Atelier, I bring your vision to life through thoughtful interior styling that balances elegance and comfort. Whether you’re dreaming of a cozy room refresh or a full home transformation, I will work with you every step of the way — and within your budget — to create a space that feels truly like you. Reach out today, let’s start designing your dream space together!