Hiring Barrett Oswald Designs for the interior design of our complete renovation was one of the…read morebest decisions we made. From start to finish, Barrett and her team were indispensable advisers, guiding us through every step with expertise, creativity, and genuine care. Not only is Barrett a gifted designer, but she also has a deep knowledge of all aspects of home renovation and was a valued consultant at every stage of the project. Barrett's partner, MaryBeth, oversaw the project management, meticulously handling every detail from wallpaper and hardware to window treatments, furniture, bedding, and pillows. Her attention to detail was exceptional, and nothing escaped her care--a feat that's truly impressive given the size of the project. Their team also includes an interior architect who carefully planned our space so that each piece of furniture fits perfectly. Barrett and MaryBeth provided exceptional client service. They are excellent communicators and were responsive at all times. It was truly remarkable! Our project is now complete, and it is both stunningly beautiful and perfectly functional for our lifestyle. The design is cohesive throughout, with each space feeling peaceful and purposeful. My husband and I couldn't be happier with the outcome--it is truly our dream home! I cannot recommend Barrett Oswald Designs highly enough. Their talent, dedication, and genuine commitment to our project went above and beyond our expectations. Even better, they were an absolute pleasure to work with every step of the way. You won't find a more professional, talented, and trustworthy team than Barrett and MaryBeth. We couldn't have done it without them!

We did a major renovation on our home and turned to Barrett Oswald Designs for help with our…read morekitchen. I had a vision but couldn't quite bring it to life on my own. That's when Barrett walked in and, with her incredible eye for design, instantly knew how to transform the space. She has an amazing ability to make any room look beautiful while ensuring it feels cohesive and functional. Her ideas elevated the design beyond what I had imagined. MaryBeth made the entire process seamless (and painless!) with her responsiveness, organization, and attention to detail. She kept everything on track, made decision-making easy, and even managed to bring some humor into the mix--no small feat during a renovation! Together, they are an amazing team--thoughtful, creative, and truly invested in making your home feel like yours. If you're looking for designers who bring expertise, collaboration, and sanity to the process, Barrett Oswald Designs is the way to go!

I took three Persian rugs to this store for cleaning. Two came out fine, but one was returned with…read moreripples (see picture). I left the rug on the floor for a few weeks hoping the ripples would settle, but they did not. I asked Baseer to take a look and fix the issue, but he denied that the rippling had anything to do with the washing--which is simply not true, as the rug was perfectly fine beforehand. He then charged me an additional $175 to "fix" the rug, but he was unable to do so. The rug still has ripples, and now it is also stretched out of shape (see pictures). When I confronted him about the poor quality of work, instead of taking responsibility, he repeatedly accused me of lying, raised his voice, and even said he never works with people of my background and nationality. This was despite the fact that I had already paid for his poor service and was only voicing a legitimate concern about customer service. To be fair, Baseer's prices are reasonable, but that is probably the only positive thing about his business. Unfortunately, the rug in question had deep sentimental value for us, and now it has been ruined. All he did was accuse me of lying while charging me for services he did not properly deliver. Absolutely terrible customer service. Stay away at all costs.

My experience with Baseer has been nothing but superb -- because of his professionalism, his focus…read moreon serving his clients, his talents and the quality of his work, and his reasonable pricing. It all started when Basser answered his work phone at 9pm on a Friday night two weeks ago (I had planned to leave him a message). He took my info and called me back the next morning, as arranged. When Baseer came to my home the following Monday afternoon, we focused on two rugs - a small silk handmade Turkish that was in need of deep cleaning only and a 50-year old, 9'x14' green and ivory Indo-Chinese medallion rug. This rug was severely and unevenly faded, had damage on a small border area due to resting under a heavy upholstered chair, a few 1-inch "pock marks" in ivory areas of the rug, and badly "eaten-up" and uneven fringe. . He worked with me on an approach that would bring the large rug back to life - stunning and "whole' but, per my preference, showing small imperfections of age. And would keep the price in a range I was willing to spend at this point in time. After showing me some interim pictures post-repair, I realized it would be insane not to spend a little more to re-fringe the rug. Both rugs were back on my floors the following Monday afternoon and laid down by Baseer and his lovely wife, Veda. Already, I've gotten several "ooohs and aahs" from the small number of people who have seen the rugs. Baseer left last Monday afternoon with one more rug - a Chinese English Garden woolen runner that hadn't been cleaned since I bought it in 1991/92. The pictures Beseer sent this morning, after it was cleaned, show such bright colors that it almost looks like a different rug. And it also looks new, since he also re-fringed it. In addition to being a delightful individual, Baseer is very knowledgeable and talented (he does some of the detailed color restoration himself). He loves his work, has a sharp and artistic eye, and believes that he does well when his work makes his customers happy. All this at very fair and reasonable prices. What more could I ask for?

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.

All I can say about this place is WOW! If you need your place redesigned with a one of a kind look?…read moreThen look no further, this is the place you need to be! They have wellness products, decorative items, etc. They even frame pictures! This place is your one stop shop for your interior decorating needs! New York's finest furniture and interior spot is in Mt. Vernon. Stop in, you will not be disappointed. Trust me.

I absolutely enjoyed a wonderful shopping experience from the front to the back of store. Robin…read moreinteracted from the counter to explain and assist with explaining the benefit of my desired purchases. I had a joyful experience accompanied with knowledge of what I was purchasing. Robin was extremely knowledgeable and professional. I will spread the word and also shop again in the future.

Jim consulted with me several times on my gut renovation project and provided expert advice. He…read morebrings expertise from two decades of experience to the table, and also his work is of impeccable quality. I saw a passive house he was gut renovating in Park Slope, and it was absolutely stunning! Jim knows how to preserve historic details while bringing the design into the modern era in a tasteful, classic way. He exudes calmness and wisdom and is a pleasure to be around. Full disclosure in that I ultimately had to choose a less experienced architect because Jim's fee, although completely reasonable given his level of skill and expertise, was a bit out of our price range.

Jim was great to work with. We did a semi-gut renovation in 3 bedroom/2 bathroom apt. The quality…read moreof his work and suggestions were exactly what we wanted based on my husband and my feedback. Jim is very detailed and each week during renovation, we had him manage the project with the contractor to ensure the final output was done properly. Most Manhattan apartments are not symmetrical, so the early stage on doing things a certain way goes a long way on the final look. He understands plumbing, and electrical well to communicate to our contractors. He referred us to a HVAC engineer. When it came to interior design, we had Sarah who provided feedback and suppliers information. She was also very helpful. Jim knows the DOB process well and helped us resolved many issues even during covid and DOB rule changed in 2020 and 2021. We also had him manage the project with the contractors. The contractors don't have the same design eyes and were a bit sloppy and forgetful so it was imperative to have Jim help us. Urban charges by the hour and provided an accurate estimate of the cost. Make sure what projects he's working on so he can allocate time properly. In the beginning with the design drawing schematic, it took a while cause he was on a couple of brownstone projects but overall still have a very positive experience with Jim. He was responsive.

We had Ella's Design Studio (upholstery) make new cushions for the banquette in our kitchen, and…read morethe experience was outstanding. Yuri, who I believe is one of the owners, was incredible to work with. The measurements were spot on, the craftsmanship was top-notch, and the attention to detail was exceptional -- the kind of quality that truly elevates the finished product. A few years ago, we used a different upholstery company in Ossining that unfortunately ruined our furniture (they'll remain nameless). It was a costly lesson that sometimes you really do get what you pay for. With Ella's Design Studio, you get the best -- skilled work, professionalism, and beautiful results. Highly recommended!

I had a wonderful stress free experience with Ella Design Studio having my 4 piece sectional…read morereupholstered. Andrea worked so hard in helping me pick my fabric, price and completion of the job. When I walked into the studio I can see many of the pieces that were already completed so I felt very confident it would come out great but I could never imagined that my 38 year old sectional would come out more beautiful than I could imagine. Andrea and her staff were so accommodating and pleasant and I highly recommend them. Thank you all!