Carol is amazing! I cannot get over the transformation that my living room made. She kept it true…read moreto our style, used existing furniture and gave me a lot of confidence with color. I can't wait until our next project!

Carol helped me re-decorate my bedroom starting with the paint color and wrapping with the wall…read moreart. She shopped, hung pictures and curtains, re-painted frames - you name it, she can do it. She has great people that can help with things like curtain alterations, too, which saved me a huge amount of time and energy. I am in love with my master bedroom! Carol also helped me arrange furniture to accommodate a new piano; gave me great advice on how to use the space on my deck and porch; and gave me a bunch of tips throughout the house just in the time we walked through the rooms. I highly recommend Carol - but be warned - once she gets started you're going to want to re-decorate your entire home!!

We cannot say enough good things about Spring Green Interior Design. We turned to Kathryn for…read moreadvice when blending households and she was exceptionally helpful, taking the time to get a sense of our tastes as individuals, then using our input to help us create a harmonious, welcoming home together. Kathryn was generous with her knowledge, such that we came away not only with recommendations, but with an understanding of the principles behind them. She answered our questions intelligently, then expanded into possibilities we hadn't even considered. We particularly appreciated the fact that she was sensitive to our budget, offering suggestions that could be implemented now as well introducing possible ideas for the future. While she has lovely taste and excellent instincts, Kathryn took care never to impose her ideas; instead, she offered guidance, then encouraged us to embrace the choices that spoke to us. She helped us with paint colors, furniture dimensions, traffic flow, lighting options, and all sorts of additional things -- from the small to the structural -- that we never would have known about. To top it all off, she was professional in every way, as well as a personal delight to work with. When it's time for our next interior design project, Spring Green Interior Design will be our first call.

From the owner: How I can help you:…read more My job is to make your life less stressful. With professional design help, the project experience becomes less fraught and more fun. I bring fresh perspective to your design challenges, as well as insights and ideas you may not have considered. Putting my experience to work for you can also help avoid costly oversights and mistakes. Design projects involve many decisions, choosing from a seemingly infinite array of options. I can save you both time and hassle by editing down your choices to selections which fit within your tastes and budget. I can help you select furniture, fixtures, finishes, and equipment, but interior design covers much more than just decoration. Space planning is an integral part of good design, and incorporates functionality considerations and optimal room layout. I can also help you envision non-load-bearing architectural changes in your home. I have additional experience with lighting design, construction documentation, and electrical planning. If you've got a design challenge, large or small, please give me a call or drop me a line. I look forward to hearing about your home project!

Monique and her team transformed our house from ordinary to amazing! She rearranged some of our…read morefurniture and decor in ways we never imagined. She brought in really interesting artwork and various figurines that made our home like a showplace! Even our realtor commented that our beautiful home was brought to next level with her staging. For the very reasonable designer fee, we are convinced that it increased our sales price more than 10x the cost of the staging! I would recommend Serenity Designs/Monique to ANYONE considering selling their home.

We called Monique in mid-March, aiming to list out house by the end of May…read more She and her assistant were great: we got a to-do list - which saved us having to argue about the relative merits of his/her taste - and she made a plan for the things that she wanted to bring to freshen up some of the rooms. Once we had done our chores (mid-May), she was back with the loaner items and they set the house up carefully for the photographer, and gave us instructions about how we should re-create the setting before showing the house. She does exactly what she says she is going to do, with a minimum of fuss and I would work with her again in a heartbeat.

Jeanette is absolutely amazing. Not only is her store full of amazing things from small accents to…read morebeautiful statement prices, so also offers an top-notch design service. She's currently designing our renovations and has been such a great partner. I can't go into Cataldo Interiors without buying something. Jeanette's taste is classic with a twist, and there is always something that catches my eye. The unsung heroes of her shop are the floral arrangements (she makes them herself) and the jewelry. Everything here is a piece of art.

I highly recommend the services of Cataldo Interiors. Jeanette is an extremely talented designer…read more She can transform any room into your vision. She is a pleasure to work with.

Needed to make some paint selections for my renovation and new kitchen. Leigh was an absolute gem!…read moreHer patience and courteous demeanor made my shopping experience so enjoyable and PRODUCTIVE. She took the time to educate me on various paint choices, finishes, and colors. I left feeling confident about my selections. Truly, they are lucky to have such a dedicated and pleasant employee. If you need help with paint, look no further than Leigh and Home Decor Group in Peabody. Bravo!!

I was referred to Home Decor by my son who just did a major home overhaul and he loved this place…read more Professional products and expert service. I went in and right away was met with a very knowledgeable person who answered every question and after deciding on paint color even carried the 5 gallon buckets to the car. Again, professional products and great expert advice/service. Highly recommend.

We had finally decided to renovate our condo and had no idea what we wanted. In comes Brad and…read moreKendra to the rescue! They were very thorough and had a lot of reference material we could look at to help us narrow in on our vision. Both Brad and Kendra asked us a lot of questions of what we were looking to achieve and through our input were able to come up with a final look we were absolutely thrilled with! They were very responsive and quick to follow up and came up with multiple alternate ideas when we were unsure about something. Overall we were most happy with the design and color choices that perfectly matched what we had pictured in the back of our minds. They are very flexible whether you're a person who love every minutia of choice or want to throw caution to the wind and let them use their imagination to come up with a design! We would strongly recommend them if you want a unique design or vision that has yet to be discovered!

I was overwhelmed at the prospect of staring at paint chips and second guessing my selections…read more Brad came in and did a walk through on short notice. He accounted for the flooring, direction of light and our existing furniture and transformed our dated home with his paint selections. His picks were spot on. He followed up and communicated with us impeccably. Save yourself the headache and let his eye do the work!

Update 2019: After eight years of my original review, I continued interacting with Askin from time…read moreto time. He became my go to interior designer whenever I buy a new investment property. We didn't end up working with every single one of them but at least he honestly told me if the project will be cost effective or not right from the start. Another thing that strikes me that he keeps himself up to date with the new trend and always manages to surprise me. On the negative side, I wish he could be more available to travel more freely as I could have used him in my southern projects that require extensive stay.

We are extremely happy with the remodeling of our kitchen. Askin gave us few concepts ideas to…read morechoose from and walked us through each option. He understood our personalities and was able to come up with a design that spoke to us. He was very involved during the construction phase. Highly recommended :)

Mark designed my South End loft and it was GORGEOUS! I had failed miserably at trying to design it…read moremyself. Mark made my loft a home! I fully recommend Mark and his impeccable taste!

Mark Allen is a young, upcoming designer who is located in Boston. His designs are fresh,…read moreinnovative, and cost effective. He is a personable man who always considers the client's needs when designing for them. He is adept at a variety of design styles, from traditional to contemporary. What distinguishes Mark from other designers is his drive, which enables him to satisfy his customer's needs in a timely and efficient manner. When Mark designed my space, he was able to incorporate my favorite pieces with new purchases in a cohesive manner, blending them as if they had always been together. I was completely satisfied with the work he did for me and would wholeheartedly recommend him to others

Lisa helped redecorate/redesign our living room, foyer, and dining room - and it was the best…read moreinvestment we ever did. Lisa is outstanding! During our first meeting, she listened to our thoughts, was aware that we needed to have a design/home that accommodated our three year old, and had MANY ideas. she was also mindful to our budget for each room. Our home is beautiful, and it's all thanks to Lisa! I can't say enough positive things about Lisa, and I strongly recommend her to everyone I know.

Lisa Jensen is an incredibly talented designer. I have worked with two other designers, and…read moreworking with Lisa was by far the best experience. I did a One Week Room Design for our living room, an area of our house that we have redecorated twice before, spending good money on quality pieces that in the end just didn't work together. I researched local designers and loved her "Before and After photos on her website. For our living room we had all kinds of specifics we needed included in the layout and the details, and she managed to put them all together in a way that works extremely well functionally and looks gorgeous. It is now our favorite spot in the house, whereas before we rarely went into the room. We have now hired her to help us with our Master Bedroom design. You won't be disappointed. I had spent loads of money and time on getting pieces that didn't end up working together before working with her. She is worth every penny. I highly recommend her work!