We are so happy we were referred to Vanessa and ColorMoxie as part of an exterior repair project to…read moreour old 1895 Portland home. When we met, Vanessa listened carefully, asked questions, and identified a gorgeous blue-green for the body of the house, and a rich creamy white for our trim. We retrieved samples of the paint from the store, put it up on a few different places on the house and garage, and SURPRISE... the blue-green color came out a lot brighter than it appeared on the flat paper sample. We sent Vanessa an email and asked for her recommendation. Vanessa wrote right back and provided three new options, one of which was the absolutely PERFECT shade of the seemingly ever-elusive teal we had been dreaming about. We are thrilled with the outcome -- our house is stunning from every angle and a true jewel of the neighborhood! Without Vanessa's expert assistance, we could have purchased 100 paint samples and still not have found the right shade.

Vanessa was a huge help on our mission to paint our 1910 Foursquare boldly, after more than a…read morecentury of it being plain ol white. She took our original scheme (which I put together using the Farrow & Ball website's 'these go together' suggestions) as inspiration, keeping our selected main color (F&B Brinjal), and replacing the ho-hum F&B trim colors with amazing, earthy, sophisticated ones. Then! She shocked and delighted us by proposing GOLD for our rafter tails and bits of trim. She spent a ton of time with us during the consultation, figuring out which color should go where on all the complicated joins at the back of the house. We splashed out for renderings, which was absolutely worth the extra cost--they built our confidence about making such a huge change. (Our fabulous painters -- Jeff and Alex of G&F Painting-- also appreciated the renderings and how prepared we were, btw.) The weekend before painting began, with all the final samples on the side of the house, I noticed that in the morning sun, something was off with our choices. Vanessa kindly made time for a weekend emergency visit and helped us figure out that the main sample was mixed (very) wrong, but the color selections were right. Whew! The end result is beautiful. We get tons of compliments from neighbors and passing dog walkers, and best of all... where before the white box loomed like a lonely cloud, now our home feels so much more cozy and "settled" into the landscape and neighborhood. Don't hesitate to call Vanessa - she made this daunting project fun! Worth every penny.

I can't say enough good things about Molly -- she's absolutely fantastic! She truly cares about her…read moreclients and takes the time to get to know both you and your space. I'm very particular, and it was hard to find someone who could help me make my space feel like me. I knew what I wanted but didn't know how to bring it all together. Molly listened carefully, worked with my vision, and brought it beautifully to life. Her intuition, warmth, and gentleness were exactly what I needed. Thanks to her, my home and office have been completely transformed into cozy, comfortable spaces that finally feel like my own. I'll be using her for all of my future interior design needs and highly recommend her to anyone looking to transform their space and make it their own.

Molly was an absolute dream to work with. having to work remotely thru texts FaceTimes & emails-I…read morewas a little nervous. but we now have our beautiful custom couch and perfect ottoman here in our new home and we couldnt be happier! already looking forward to working with her again soon on our next project!

Dishonest, unprofessional. We hired Kami to decorate our living room, a project that took 9 months…read morestart to finish. She was dismissive of our thoughts/preferences and responded defensively when we asked for other options throughout the entire process. I didn't want to break our contract, since we'd paid her design fee upfront. At the end of our project, she sent us a final invoice showing she had gone 15-20% over budget, without our approval. Then, when I requested receipts, she refused to provide them. This was an extremely disappointing and tumultuous experience. We're now redoing the room ourselves, and reporting her to BBB for dishonest business practices.

Our experience was overall really disheartening. We began working with Stephanie, Kami's daughter…read moreand were really excited to work together as we were moving to a new place. However, we assumed that Stephanie would provide us with an overview of the process with timelines and what to expect in order to work with our move-in goals. She never provided any sense of targets or timelines, which left us unsure how things worked, when we were supposed to reach out to her, and when we should expect to receive mock ups of designs/options. There was overall really poor communication and we tried to address this. Eventually, at some point, she decided that we were not a good fit as client and designer and even mentioned she had a feeling this would not work the moment she stepped into our home originally. In that case, we wish she would have told us that earlier instead of bringing us on somewhat of an emotional rollercoaster. We later got some very harsh and cold emails from Kami accusing us of sending bad checks, when in reality, our materials had gotten mixed up as we were moving, and would have been able to rectify things if they had communicated properly with us when we first sent over the payments. Honestly, just looking at the way she responds to comments on Yelp (in addition to her communication over email) shows how she lacks professionalism and basic empathy. Perhaps, we just had a bad experience, but I'm honestly not sure if this is a super friendly business for people of color, particularly with a desire to integrate some of their cultural elements into the design, or for people new to the interior design process.

FIVE STAR EXPERIENCE…read more What an absolute honor it has been to work with Allison Smith Design again. A few months ago, we purchased a vacation home in Scottsdale, AZ. We knew exactly who we would trust to remodel and transform our dated 1980's home into a modern & inviting sanctuary with an artisan feel. Part of the creative process was sharing my inspiration boards with Allison which allowed her to create a space that reflects and embodies our personality and taste. The architectural revisions she made in the kitchen really opened up the space and provided the open concept we were looking for. Her ability to solve problems when issues arose was quick, effective and intuitive. We absolutely love all the materials, colors, textures and finishes that Allison chose. The combination of the neutral travertine floors against the rich grey cabinets is stunning. The stark white walls allow the dark beams in the ceiling to be the star player. Her attention to detail throughout the home from the paint colors, lighting, window treatments, plumbing fixtures down to the hardware, every detail was meticulously selected to achieve a cohesive, stimulating and inviting space. Allison reinvigorated our home with all new furniture. The combination of supple leathers, textured fabrics, rich woods and unique statement pieces that really give the home an artisan flair. It's not just inside that counts, she also brought life to our outdoor space by creating a serene oasis for us to escape and relax. Allison and her team are incredibly responsive, truly talented, friendly and dedicated to giving their clients not only a beautiful home but a wonderful experience while creating it. I highly recommend Allison Smith Design.

I hired Allison as my interior designer for my new home and am absolutly thrilled with the results…read more She was very professional, creative, and attentive to my needs and preferences. She listened to my ideas and gave me great feedback as well as worked within my budget. She and her team were able to coordinate with our builder and even came up with some changes to the plans that worked even better. Allsion has a great sense of style and color. She managed to turn our home into a cozy and elegant space that reflected the style I requested. She chose the furniture, accessories, appliances, lighting, rugs, knobs, bathroom accessories and other items that matched the theme and mood I wanted. She also added some personal touches, such as a framed print I loved and photos of my husband and me. I would highly recommend Allison to anyone looking for an interior designer. She is talented, reliable, and easy to work and did I mention a dynamite personality. She has a portfolio of her previous work on her website, where you can also find her contact information. She is truly a gem and my husband and I are so thankful we found her!!

Bringing in Fox and Fern to help with our basement model was the smartest thing I did when…read moreremodeling our basement. They took a nightmare of a situation and went above and beyond to make it a dream. From the very beginning, Megan and Rachel took on the project with confidence, humor, and professionalism. While Megan and Rachel are wizards at design and listening to client's personal styles, it is important to note that their services go beyond simple aesthetics. They were incredibly involved with the physical design of the space, which included frequent communication with our construction company and subcontractors, ensuring that everything was accomplished according to the plan. This included but was not limited to: designing lighting plans; meticulously designing and measuring cabinetry, and then working with the cabinet maker and subs to ensure a correct fit; swooping in to fix address all the issues, from fixture placements to counter heights to wall lengths. Their attention to detail along the way was truly astounding and their knowledge of home workmanship is unmatched. There was never a problem they couldn't fix or an issue that they couldn't untangle. I know without a doubt that our project would not be as amazing as it is without them. Fox and Fern is an amazing team and I cannot wait until I have another project so I can work with them again. They are the absolute best and would highly recommend their services.

From the owner: At Fox & Fern Interiors we enjoy working with a variety of design styles. From historic traditional…read morehomes to mid-century modern, we will work closely with you to bring your personality into your home. We offer various interior design service options to accommodate your home remodel or home refresh goals, as well as commercial design.

Our 1,600 sq ft house was in need of some well-thought storage and California Closets delivered big…read moretime. They are quite expensive but, IMHO, the investment is well worth it. Our master bedroom closet finally feels spacious and functional and our laundry room is a showplace. We engaged with a salesperson via the website and Laurie quickly contacted us. After a visit to our house, she cranked out 9 different drawings and three different quotes to remake our three bedroom closets and laundry nook. They had a "buy three, get one free" promotion and that made the cost a little more palatable. After seeing the drawings, we went to the SE Portland showroom near the Convention Center and that really helped our decision making. I found it important to view and touch the cabinets and finishes, and we even upgraded to a few amenities after seeing them in person. The best was the retractable ironing board for our Laundry Room. Laurie updated our quotes within 2 business days and we had a decision completed and an installation date scheduled by the end of that week. The single installer was done within 3.5 hours and did a great job. He claimed to have 20 years experience with California Closets and I can believe that by his quality work. Our master bedroom closet went from cramped to relatively spacious. We opted for drawers, some including special dividers for underwear and socks, and included several sliding holders for belts, necklaces and ties. There's even a sliding hamper with his and hers removable laundry bags. Check out the photos I added. Wow! The price is steep, but swallow hard and do the right thing for the value and usability of your house.

Our 10 x 12 room was transformed into a luxury closet that we love! We obtained three bids from…read morecompanies in the Portland area. We went with William Sedlar of California Closets. He was the most knowledgeable, helpful and a great communicator. I referred to him as the "Master Designer". Also, I can't forget the installers. The entire crew was professional, on time and always working! If you want to love your closet, go with California Closets in Oregon!! Thanks for ALL the excellent work on our closet! Marylynn Bernard-Smith

Eunji was very helpful throughout the process of rennovating our kitchen! Our dishwasher in our…read moreprevious kitchen was leaking, causing significant damage to a large portion of the kitchen. We had to move as quickly as we could to restore our kitchen, and decided to do a full renovation. Eunji was patient while at the same time encouraging us to make decisions when it was prudent. We often needed to quickly act as we didn't have time to plan and Eunji was readily available to help guide us throughout the process. When we decided to expand the scope of the project to include work in our living room, Eunji cheerfully supported this work and helped us include it so we could complete the project in a timely manner. Thank you Eunji, we are very happy with the end result and really enjoy using our kitchen every day!

We are so grateful to our designer, Angie, for guiding us through the entire remodeling…read moreprocess--from selecting windows, floors, light fixtures, and bathroom finishes to ensuring every detail fit both our style and budget perfectly. She not only delivered a beautiful, cohesive design that exceeded our expectations but also made the experience enjoyable and educational. We learned so much from her about interior design principles, materials, and practical tips along the way, and we couldn't be happier with the results.

Annalisa helped make our home renovation dreams come true! She was an invaluable asset through…read moreevery step of the process. With her vision and experience, she helped us better understand what we really wanted, patiently worked through our selection process, executed flawless design plans for our general contractor, and helped oversee the different stages to make sure our vision came to life. She's a great listener, a patient sounding board, and just plain fun to work with. We couldn't have done this without her, and recommend her without reservation. You'll be lucky to have her in your corner!

Annalisa has been instrumental in helping us make our new house a home. We contacted Annalisa…read moreshortly after we purchased our house in Portland. She has an amazing designer's eye and helped us reimagine the furniture we already owned and pinpoint what else we needed to make the space beautiful and functional. She helped pick out and coordinate window treatments and closets and was able to get them ordered and installed before we moved in. We found her services as a designer and a project manager so helpful that we've continued to reach out with projects big and small. Everything from redesigning our laundry room to where to hang the art pieces we've collected over the years. I would highly recommend Annalisa and Cedarwood Home to anyone who is looking to reimagine a space and it's potential.

Tmm, aka Devin VonderHaar, has helped me transform my house with stuff in it, into a home with…read morefunction, warmth and increased charm. It's priceless the time and effort I have regained in having a place for everything! Being intentional...more mindful of my own footprint, it has helped me free up not only more physical space, but reduce stress and emotional energy at the same time. Everyday I tackle a project, I feel an incredible lightness and joy from finding a home for objects that are no longer serving me. I also have learned to let go of those things that have outlived their useful years. How can I thank Devin and her Tmm team? By referring anyone to learn from her approach to the KonMari method of clearing space. Thank you for helping me transform my approach to living, and helping me reclaim my home as the place where a Zen Den and functional garage and mud room became a reality.

We were in desperate shape - between moving, pets, small kiddos, and growing up with a TON of…read moreclutter, our house was a hot mess in need of some organizing, design, and HELP! Devin to the rescue... She is no-nonsense, gets straight in there and addresses your clutter and organizational challenges with simple, beautiful style. I love all the eco-friendly solutions she came up with as so many organizers recommend plastic everything. We got so much done in a short time and made so much lasting progress! Highly recommend!