Without Tina, my dream apartment would not exist. She helped me make our space a home. I already…read morehad some ideas before we started working together and she was wonderful truly listening to the things I wanted and incorporating them into her ideas. Her eye for material and color is spot on. She pushed me to go outside my comfort zone which elevated the look and feel of the space. The flow from our entry way into a large living/dining space and our photo wall of memories makes me smile every time I come home. I appreciated her effort to stay within my budget .. finding less expensive but quality pieces in a few places so that I could get my must haves. It truly was a pleasure to work with her.

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.

Excellent job by Sam! I didn't know what to expect as I had never hired someone to organize…read more However, Sam made me feel comfortable going through all my belongings very professionally, step by step she doesn't miss a detail. She is an absolute pleasure. I will be using her again and highly recommend her! Please see attached the amazing before and after pictures!! Thank you Sam!

Sam and her team did an AMAZING job organizing our closets and we could not be happier! We needed…read morehelp with unpacking and organizing our clothes and shoes into a smaller space than in our previous apartment, and Sam and her team worked efficiently and diligently to unpack our many boxes and suitcases and create an organized system for us - all in one session! We truly could not have done this ourselves, and we highly recommend working with Sam for all your organizing needs.

I am very happy with my decision to use Affordable Interior Design and with Stephanie, the designer…read moreI worked with. First, the design questionnaire was excellent - especially for someone like me who doesn't know much about interior design. It was able to identify my design preferences by showing different living rooms and asking which ones were to my liking. In addition, its questions served as a great preparation for the home visit, so Stephanie came well prepared for our meeting. Stephanie was very creative, professional, and helpful throughout the process. When she visited my place, we decided on a design together, in an efficient process, where she was able to translate my needs and preferences to interior design decisions and furniture choices. After two weeks, she assembled a furniture shopping list, within the budget I requested. I purchased all items she suggested. The furniture items were sourced from many furniture stores and I felt she did an excellent job finding items that were beautiful, fit the overall design, and reasonably priced. I get nothing but compliments about my place (even from my Architect friend who is quite stingy with design related complements...). Well done Stephanie! As to the cost-effectiveness of the service - had I done this process myself (even with friends help), I would have surely spent more time, more money, getting worse results. Finally, the service was well structured and transparent. Good stuff overall.

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.

Jennifer is a great interior designer! She really listens, works quickly,…read moreand has undeniable talent. When we bought our new apartment, I needed some help with choosing the right paint colors and finishes since I was overwhelmed by the options and wanted to make sure our new place had character and warmth. Jennifer took a look at my new place and helped me plan where all my existing furniture would fit and then we discussed goals for what new pieces would be needed. Then she got paint samples which she tested in different parts of the apartment with different lighting. In addition to those choices, she gave me a good sense of what to look for in case I went to the paint store myself for additional colors. She also recommended a painter to do the actual painting. Everything turned out wonderfully and she pulled together some unique colors & looks that hadn't even occurred to me. After the painting job was completed, I hired her for advice and some general help in choosing the right kind of carpet, furniture, window treatments, etc. Again, she presented great picks for my budget. I also liked that she - being a mom herself - knew a lot about products that are safe and suitable for a family with children, while not compromising on the look. Jennifer was great with my crazy schedule (a toddler, job, moving, etc). She is very diligent, follows up and you will never wonder when something will be delivered or completed. Her pricing is very reasonable. I have recommended her to several friends and everyone has been thrilled.

My husband and I really enjoyed working with Jennifer. She is a true professional with a lot of…read morepassion for her work. Jennifer helped us on many levels from making sure the design of our renovated home was not only beautiful but also functional and would last through time. She had a difficult task to come up with designs that were appealing to both of us which I thought was nearly impossible. Jennifer brought a tremendous amount of creativity and suggested ideas/layouts/colors that we never thought of or imagined before....and while it sometimes took us a while to get comfortable with some of these out-of-the-box ideas, we were very happy we implemented them. The risks she had us take paid off. We are incredibly happy with the way our home turned out and would hire her again in a heart beat.

if I could give 10000 stars. her web site says EXACTLY what you get for your fee. No other designer…read moredoes this. Mary is more than a designer. she listens, plans meticulously, and designs and works along side you. Revamping anyone, apartment is very hard. Mary can get you started, work with you in the middle and towards the end. Her prices are very fair and her vision is priceless and will transform your space. i had to save up a long time for a designer. She made the process streamless, she's patient and she has awesome resources and wisdom. She is your go to choice.

Mary Van Vliet has been the one only design resource for refurbishing my 104 year old Victorian…read morehouse in Brooklyn, and it's never looked so good. She's transformed the place into a liveable, cheerful, comfortable and attractive home. Since 2003, Mary has made sense out of a moderately disorganized home, redesigned rooms, designed window treatments, purchased rugs, suggested paint colors, rematted and framed old photos, and hung them, remade old lamps, and supplied vintage lamps with interesting shades. Her training as a graphic artist and fabric designer shows. She's the only one I turn to when I need decorative help. I have no reservations at all about recommending Olive Design.

Working with Alicia, the lead designer of Broooklinteriors made my life easier and way more…read morebeautiful! I found Brooklinteriors on instagram and was originally struck by how, unlike many designers, Alicia did not adhere to a single style across all her projects, but really understood the style of each client. I checked a bunch of her references (because I was very nervous about finding someone on social media!) and they all said the same thing: you get so much more than what you're paying for when you work with Brooklinteriors. I have found that to be true a hundred times over. Alicia helped us put the finishing touches on our home renovation project--sourcing and positioning cabinet pulls, fixing lighting problems, and designing and upholstering a window seat cushion. Then we moved on the furnishings--the fun part. After creating a inspiration board, Alicia researched and presented me with many options for dining tables, couches, chairs, and more. I was struck by all the interesting, often local, and affordable companies she sourced pieces from--pillows from two sisters who are based in my neighborhood, a USA made leather ottoman with a cool table that nests on top-- she introduced me to so many brands and craftsmen that I had never heard of! She found gorgeous art and accessories made by artists that we are very happy to showcase in our home. Alicia managed the ordering, schedule, and even a couple tricky returns/refunds for everything we picked. She is meticulous and her attention to detail throughout the entire process was super-human! Throughout the project, she was respectful of our budget--never suggesting or pushing anything outrageous and often finding pieces that were priced lower than I anticipated paying. She was also very open to feedback, if a piece wasn't quite right, she wasn't married to it, and would quickly find new options for that space. The overall effect is a home that truly represents our lifestyle and aesthetic, but with more unique and interesting elements than we could have designed on our own. I'm eager to do another part of my house so Alicia can work with us again. That being said, she never really stops working on a project--she thinks of me often for little additions (like art) that we may want to add to the space and pops by whenever I have questions about what to do next. I started working with Alicia at a time when our lives were pretty chaotic--I was starting my own business and moving into a new home, among other things--it was so nice to have Alicia leading the design. She made my life SO MUCH EASIER and besides that, she's just a lovely human being to have around.

I have loved Brooklinteriors work for awhile, and finally had a chance to work with her when my…read morehusband and I were designing our nursery. I am so happy! Her guidance on everything from furniture placement to accents to wall decor was not only spot on, but she had tremendous patience as we changed our mind often and would start again on ideas or concepts. When things arrived we didn't like, she quickly helped us pivot, and was always available via FaceTime to look at the room with us. She also took into account the materials being safe for our baby, which is so important. Her work is beautiful, personalized and thoughtful and if you're looking for a designer I would recommend Brooklinteriors 10/10!!

Victor did an outstanding job assembling my kids' bunk bed and truly went above and beyond. He was…read moreresponsive from the moment I contacted him, arrived on time, and worked efficiently while being respectful and quiet throughout the entire process. What stood out most was his professionalism and approachable demeanor. He took the time to ensure everything was assembled properly, safely, and to a high standard. It's not often you find someone who is punctual, skilled, courteous, and genuinely committed to doing a great job. I highly recommend Victor to anyone looking for a reliable handyman. 100% satisfied with his work and would gladly hire him again!

Excellent! Elfralie Home Improvement not only fixed the kitchen pipe for me, I was immensely…read moreimpressed by how reasonable the pricing is for an immensely thorough 2-hour job well done for less than half of USD$300 which all the other contractors as well as Brooklyn plumbers quoted me. Thank you!

Dionne did our kitchen and bedroom over and they turned out beautifully...she definitely got us to…read moretry doing things with a bit more style but still making it our own. She was particularly good at helping us choose fabrics and paint colors that worked, and didn't pressure to spend more than we had budgeted, and knew where to get good deals on fixtures and furniture. Having done other renovations without professional help, I can definitely say that Dionne saved us time and cost by helping us get it right the first time! Definitely recommended, especially for Park Slopers.

From the owner: We go beyond your expectations, providing imaginative and professional earth friendly interior…read moredesign for all your residential and commercial needs.

I've known Buddy since his Cranberry Hole Road days (early '90s, I stumbled in there by accident,…read moreand...). He has guided me through two apartment restylings (not renovations) 30 years apart in two NYC boroughs. As others have said, he is a different kind of designer--and so full of ideas that at first it's overwheming, and you might wish you had 10 other homes to fill with his concepts. He sees possibilities that aren't immediately evident, and is a genius at furntiure and picture placement. I had a genuine midcentury table (not a West Elm copy) that I'd had for decades and it was just sitting forlornly in a corner in the new place because I didn't know what to do with it (It didn't seem to fit anywhere). I was also grousing about needing a coffee table and in less than a second Buddy picks up the table with one hand and plops it down in front of my couch (purchased with his guidance), saying, "Here's your coffee table." The table, although not ostensibly a coffee table, works perfectly there, even though I never saw that possibility and was getting ready to dump it on one of those marketplaces. It's a small example, but I think it capsulizes Buddy's approach. He was also spot on when it came to selecting lighting fixtures, and saved me from choosing rugs that would have made my place look like a Miami hotel lobby (I think that's what he said--I know his scathing critique of my choices referenced Florida or the Bahamas), steering me to much more stylish picks. Buddy's also an artist (he constructed and painted a screen for me decades ago--in the Cranberry Hole Road days--that I still use and that visitors still comment on) and a cognitive psychologist, which can come in handy when you're in the emotional throes of a move, a renovation or restyling. Give him a try, even if your place just needs a refresh, a new look. He'll help you choose what you need. Now I'm thinking of seeking his help for a closet renovation.

Everytime I walk into my newly renovated apartment, which was so perfectly executed, I feel like…read moreI'm the main character in a home makeover show. The 'before' shots would feature a cute home, but with signs of aging. Fraying wooden cabinets, and little to no natural light in my bedroom. Now this is all modernized, updated, and thoughtfully designed. Connecting with Buddy via Yelp's Request a Quote feature was lucky, because I got no replies from other businesses I contacted first or was told they couldn't take on my project. I'm thankful because Buddy was actually the right person with the right vision for my space. I had been living with a not optimized closet space and the aforementioned fraying wooden cabinets, as well as my bedroom lacking natural light for years. I had heard one too many contractor nightmare stories that caused me to be ultra cautious so I hesitated to contact anyone. I once hired a virtual interior designer which was a total waste of time/money. Enter Buddy, who is not only a creative visionary with a solid contractor team he's worked with for over a decade, but he's also a licensed therapist, and says that contributes to how he handles spaces, which totally makes sense. In the first consultation with Buddy, he paced around my space and rattled off so many wild ideas, some of which sounded fantastical and unrealistic but he made into reality. The initial consultation fee initially made me wince but now sounds like such a deal when in hindsight I realize he gave me the blueprint to my beautiful new reality. I would not have thought to float my couch in the middle of the living room instead of against the wall, facing the best feature of my apartment-- the view. When I was concerned about where to put the TV, he came up with a customized solution. A mechanized wooden box where the TV rises and falls with the push of a button. It sounds so futuristic but now it's part of my life. His contractor team is so awesome too. They handled all my things with care, and not only did they not disturb my plants, which we kept in the apartment during the renovation, they took care of them too! So sweet. It's been several months now and living in my transformed space has really changed my relationship with my home. My living situation used to feel compromised, but now it really feels like a thoughtful expression of who I am. I've already hosted several parties and get togethers in my home, because the new space is way more amenable to hosting, something Buddy picked up about me after meeting. Buddy's organization (we worked out of a spreadsheet which was a dream for my Type A self), and responsiveness throughout the process really eased my nerves about the project. He and his team took genuine care of my possessions and space that it made the renovation process almost enjoyable. Thank you Buddy, for transforming the daily experience of being in my space. You really delivered something exceptional.