We were very disappointed with our experience with Dorling Design Studio. We initially met in March 2022 to discuss a master bathroom remodel, fireplace surround, and kitchen backsplash. We expressed a desire to start the project in September, which she indicated would be an easy target. Our next meeting was in May, in which Jessica and the general contractor discussed the project again. It took until June 8th to get an estimate for the construction portion. We signed Jessica's design agreement and gave the design deposit on June 24th. Our next meeting was on 7/13, in which Jessica said she was going to bring an initial design mood board in addition to measuring for a vanity. She did have her cabinet person measure for a vanity, but she did not present a mood board. Instead she showed us a few tile samples for the bathroom only and a picture of a vanity on her phone. Jessica did not follow-up with us afterward with any updates and by 8/1 we cancelled her design services. Jessica's performance and the lack of visible progress since we paid the deposit was unacceptable and there was no way we were going to be able to get a final design plan approved, materials ordered, and delivered, in order to start construction in September. She even went so far as to blame us saying that our budget didn't fit with what we wanted out of the project. Be aware that the entire design fee is given when the contract is signed. We never received any design and also never got a refund of any portion of the fee either. read more