I took Julea's multiple day jam Packed interior stylist…read morecertification course. The itinerary covers all of the basics you need to get started. Four years later I have relocated to Florida and have brought on 3 design associates to accommodate the growth of my design business. If you are wanting a career in interior design or are a realtor wanting top dollar for your listings, take Julea's class. Don't hesitate!

Had my first consultation with Julea and she's great so far! Obviously knowledgeable as well as…read morepersonable. In addition all signs point to her as an astute business woman as she didn't let a little snow make her miss our appointment. She was on time-maybe a little early.So far so good!

Overall, primarily influenced by the outcome of our search / purchase (the most important measure),…read morewe were very dissatisfied with the overall service from Pam and Wendy. Pam and Wendy did give us a significant amount of their time and energy over the months it took us to complete the purchase of our new home, which was greatly appreciated. That being said, due to circumstances that could and should have been avoided, we now find ourselves in a discouraging and extremely costly situation as we work through several issues that should have been identified through the home search, due diligence and inspection. We trusted the inspector Pam and Wendy recommended to us would be thorough with a critical focus on protecting us from major issues - this was clearly not the case, and the shortcomings of the inspection and related negotiations have left us having to pay tens of thousands of dollars out-of-pocket to remedy. On a related note, the 'experts' Pam and Wendy recommended during the inspection/attorney review period were equally poor, particularly a roofer that gave us an estimate for repairs that we now know was 95%+ underestimated (as proven by four subsequent estimates for the same work), and gave us a false sense of security in terms of what we had ahead of us. Maybe the most unsettling part of the experience in hindsight (which should have raised our flags in the moment) was when Pam and Wendy clearly put the best interest of the sellers ahead of ours (their client) in the context of pressuring us to sign the deal on a condensed timeline so the sellers would not have to relist the property. Finally, neither Pam nor Wendy made themselves or a legal representative available to represent us in person during our closing, and did not give us a heads up that we would be there alone, leaving us with a fairly sour taste on what should have been a celebratory day. Overall, as we continue to work through issues daily and try to recoup our losses, we do not feel our best interests were prioritized and feel the advice from Pam, Wendy and their recommended subject experts was critically underwhelming and insufficient.

From the moment we met with Pam and Wendy we knew we were in great hands. My husband and I were in…read morethe process of trying to decipher whether or not we wanted to take on a big project, or something more turnkey. Pam and Wendy differentiated themselves from the beginning because they knew the estimated costs of various projects, and where we would get a significant return on investment should we decide to sell our home in the future. We truly felt that they had our best interests in mind, and were always available to consult on various ideas. When we heard about a home coming on the market in Evanston, Pam did not hesitate to reach out to her contacts and ensure that we were the first people to get into see. Once we knew this was the home for us, Pam and Wendy knew how to navigate the negotiations with multiple offers, and her competitive yet sensible drive kept us calm and focused throughout the stressful process of buying a home in a pandemic. After the house was ours, Pam and Wendy's work did not end. They connected us with their favorite vendors for roofing, carpeting, lighting and more. They ensured we were connected with the best lawyer and loan-officer and were on-call to help us navigate several unforeseen circumstances throughout the process. We truly feel that our "forever home" today, would not have been ours without this incredible team of professionals assisting us throughout the process. We can't recommend them enough!

Fantastic! Rachel knocked it out of the park! Her furniture look great and we had two offers within…read morea week! Many people (including other realtors) at the open house had positive things to say about the furniture. Rachel is very easy to work with and makes you feel comfortable. She also worked great with our realtor (they really felt like a team with our best interest in mind) Also her prices were very reasonable which included professional pictures. The professional photography came out a little dark so we went with our iPhone photos (but the photos were just added in, so we did not mind) I highly recommend Rachel! her understanding of space and easy to get along with nature make it a no brained for anyone to choose her!

Rachel is thorough and creative. A quick survey of our apartment and a few photos, Rachel had a…read moreconcrete idea on how to stage and ready our empty apartment for sale. She does the whole job - cleaning (if needed), painting, and setting the furniture. She worked swiftly with her team, and with our sometimes difficult condo management team with ease and grace. She fit us into her busy schedule to let us get going quickly to list and was very quick to remove the furniture after getting a contract the first week. She and her team are careful and respectful of the common areas and also of our unit. Thank you!

Angela Liegel made what could have been a stressful selling process feel organized and manageable…read morefrom start to finish. She was incredibly helpful with staging, offered thoughtful repair recommendations, and connected us with reliable contractors who delivered great work. Throughout it all, she maintained a positive, professional attitude and kept everything moving forward. Her pricing strategy was spot on and resulted in a swift, successful sale. We highly recommend Angela to any prospective sellers!

Angela is the best. She helped us buy our first home in 2019 and, five years later, guided us…read morethrough selling that same house when work took us to New York. As first-time buyers and then first-time sellers, we leaned on her heavily, and she was an incredible resource every step of the way. She was always available by phone or text to answer questions, explain the process, and connect us with great people--our real estate lawyer, contractors, photographer, and more. And when we say she went above and beyond, we mean it literally: she was out there weeding and mulching our yard herself to get the house ready for open houses. Angela is exactly the kind of person you want by your side for both the highs and the stresses of buying and selling a home. We've already recommended her to all our friends, but wanted to do it publicly as well.

After a long 3 month of search, my wife and I came across Susan Gailani's profile. Once we met and…read morewent over our project details, Susan's expertise and talent made it clear that we found who we have been looking for a 7 Window treatment project. Our budget was moderate (not too low and not too extravagant). Susan closely listened to our requirements, and made her recommendations based on her vast experience. Our project included practicality, treatment, fashion, and effectiveness. We were looking for a very practical but not cheep window treatment solution, a window touch which brings life to a room, a colorful but not too bold look, and finally an effective seasonal solution to address heat and cooling conservation in a large end unit 1800 sq-ft condo with a total of 8 windows. The project didn't take long before it was complete. measurements were perfect, and the vision was reality. all what she designed came to life. Her expertise and all her recommendations helped make this project fun, exciting and affordable. Not to forget how her installer was immaculate, impeccable, professional, flawless, and perfect. Susan's professional network also included a wide range of contractors who we end up using to install 4 hand-reach closets (same experience). Since we found Susan, we will practically work with her on so many future projects and refer her to so many different friends and relatives.

Susan was an absolute delight to work with throughout our entire process of selecting blinds for…read moreall the windows on our first floor!!! She was happy to make several visits to the house to show us various brands and types of blinds until we were satisfied with our choice. She was also able to work within our budget, yet not compromise on quality and design. We are extremely satisfied with the service she provided as well as our end result. We highly recommend Susan and Gailani Designs!

This is my second time using Realty Design Group. I used them a few years ago for a bathroom…read moreremodel and more recently to complete the unfinished basement in my new house. The team was able to spend time with me in the basement before we closed, so we did a lot of the planning work in advance and they hit the ground running as soon as we closed. I interviewed 2 other teams and am so glad I went with Realty Design. They were the most competitive, I had peace of mind from working with them previously, and most importantly the other teams thought we needed to bring in an external designer or architect to map out the (simple) desired layout, but that was covered in a couple of conversations with Realty Design during our process. Our new basement really extends our living space. Who knows.. maybe project #3 is in the future!

Bill was recommended to us by our realtor upon buying our home. Our first ever home "project" was…read moreto completely re-do the master bathroom before moving in, and Bill helped us every step of the way. Since this was our first rodeo, he was able to provide insight and thoughts on choices when we felt overwhelmed. Everything was right on time, and all of the people that came to our house not only took pride in their work, but were so nice to talk to. We highly recommend Bill for any renovation project, large or small. He's communicative, timely, and an all-around pleasure to work with. We have Realty Design Group on the top of our list for our next project.

I highly recommend Paulina Hughes Design…read more I reached out to her to have our planters designed for our house and she is extremely kind, easy going and very talented. She listened to my thoughts and was extremely helpful throughout the whole process. I've enjoyed working with her and have already reached out to get her help with some design work for our house since I want to have a more cohesive look and not waste anymore money buying something that I will change in a few months. She's extremely mindful of our budget and understands our needs and is extremely respectful of our crazy household. I look forward to her help and working with her going forward. Thank you Paulina!

Paulina is the best designer I have worked with. She is passionate about good design. She listens…read moreto your wants and needs and does the entire project within your budget. She is great at bringing you ideas and plans that you would never think of. The best part is that the projects were all completed on time and above expectations. Paulina is professional, pleasant, focused, and above all honest and caring. I will use her for all of my future design projects.

We enlisted the staging services when selling an older home. We did not want to spend much time in…read moremaking updates to the home, but wanted it to sell quickly and for a good price. Jennifer and her team from Wild Plum Interiors transformed the home. Wild Plum had removed, rearranged and brought in some furnishings that enhanced the interior of the home. Jennifer chose paint colors and all window and wall decor. Jennifer's vision and attention to detail directed and prioritized our efforts. We received all positive comments on how fresh the home looked and how appealing it was. The result was us receiving several offers and ultimately selling the home at the highest price possible. Thank you Wild Plum Interiors!!!