We hired Tess for a paint consultation because we bought a new home and needed to paint the first…read moreand second floors. From the moment we met Tess she was incredibly warm, easy to work with and knowledgeable. Her expertise in color was evident as she meticulously and effortlessly combined different hues to create a harmonious color palette and flow throughout my home. She took into consideration my personal style, the natural light, the elements of the home while thoughtfully curating options that were perfect! She took the process from overwhelming to fun and exciting. I would highly recommend Tess to anyone seeking to elevate their space with color.

Tess did a whole house color consultation for us. She guided me to beautiful colors that…read morecoordinated perfectly with each other and my existing decor. I'd absolutely hire her again.

We used Instant Interiors to stage our home for sale in Newton, MA. They were excellent from the…read moremoment Nancy came to do a review of our needs, to the actual set up. The house transformed into a beautiful elegant gracious home! They included us thoughtfully in the discussions for choosing the most appropriate furnishings for the house, and personally as a client, that is one of the most satisfying experiences as you feel a part of the process that you are paying for as the client! The team were extremely neat, clean and courteous and worked efficiently in decorating perfectly! They completed the job expeditiously and we were thrilled. we would HIGHLY recommend Instant Interiors - their standards are extremely high, their interior design abilities are brilliant. Their quality both in the interior design and personnel department is perfection! When the house sold they came and removed everything quickly and left without a mark! Honestly it was as if they had never had furniture in the house, and a painting on the wall! - All done quickly and quietly ! WOW. IF you need a personal recommendation please do not hesitate to contact me. Lisa W.

From the owner: Our company was founded by Christine Garland in 2001 with the goal of providing interior design and…read morereal estate staging services to the residents of Boston, MA. We have 20 years of experience working with furniture and design, so we have a keen eye for detail. At Instant Interiors, LLC, we pay close attention to our clients to prepare their homes before setting them for sale. We specialize in creating neutral designs that will be welcomed by everyone and adapt to that area's style. Contact us!

Service from T.J., owner of Tempting Interiors was beyond excellent in working on our window shade…read moreproject. Highly recommended!

Showed up on time. Re strung 2 cellular blinds in a timely fashion. Very pleasant and best of all…read moredone at a fair price.

I met Lauren last year when I was looking for someone to make curtains for our master bedroom. I…read moredidn't know where to start and she patiently supplied me with different material swatches until a decision could be made on what I and my partner liked. Once we made up our minds Lauren got to work to produce the most beautiful drapes. Not only did she do an expert job, she picked out curtain rods that matched the drapes theme and the colouring of the room. Subsequently she went on to make us expertly made replacement upholstered chair seats. Not to go on and on, but she is also a brilliant sewing instructor and as a result I am now more adept at using my sewing machine.

Lauren is wonderful to work with - creative, patience, efficient, and very hard working. I strongly…read morerecommend her!

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!

Update 11/8/20: see comments on my personal Facebook page…read more(Maureen Holmes) for comments on Robin Boyce after posting my review there. Unfortunately I am not the only one who has endured a bad experience with her. MH I warn anyone who will listen away from this unethical business and owner Robin Boyce. I had the misfortune to be her client and endure her careless, unprofessional, dishonest and ultimately abusive and vulgar treatment. My "custom kitchen" arrived without the custom elements and with a grossly oversized refrigerator. The kitchen designer blames someone else for a major kitchen error and refuses to fix it! (See photos) I had the exact same experience with the shutters and the custom stair-runner I ordered from her. They were both delivered with errors and missing parts, and Design West has done NOTHING to correct its errors. This is the worst experience I've ever had with another human being, period. I never received an apology on any mistake I swear to God. That's when I realized too late I had hired the wrong person. Robin Boyce/Design Center West scammed me by promising professional results and delivering dirt. Robin Boyce then turned verbally abusive when confronted with her easily disproved lies. (I have all documentation to prove my charges.) This last point deserves special mention. When I expressed my dismay at the errors, delays and lack of accountability, her demeanor shifted immediately from friendly to combative and borderline violent. It was a shock to learn the owner wasn't just a sleaze but mentally unhinged too. When I confronted her in her store after she ignored my contractor's emails and texts, she began screaming profanities at me while hurling insults about my appearance and character, which I presumed was an intimidation tactic. That felt sickening, but it worsened when she came at me with her arm pulled back as if to throw a punch, but thankfully she stopped herself before landing her fist in my face. I feel certain the only thing that stopped her was a possible assault charge. I would feel sorry for Ms Boyce if she wasn't a thief, and if her emotional instability didn't manifest in such an ugly manner. But no mental state excuses her dishonesty, mentally healthy or not. Not a word of this review is hyperbole. I lost thousands of dollars and was blindsided by a venomous verbal assault because I had the temerity to call out Robin Boyce on her mendacity and fraud. I could provide a colorful litany of her actions, but suffice it to say that it involved a lot of obscene finger, hip and hand gestures. Incidentally, her staff just sat there like dummies the entire time and let it all happen. Apparently they don't have an issue working for such a repulsive woman. Prior to my dealings with her, Robin was verbally abusive to my contractor on multiple occasions as well when he asked her about delayed deliverables. Following is an example of one the few correspondences between him and Robin that isn't littered with her F-bombs: "Shut up. Stop talking. Don't tell me what to do. Its not Maureen... its you. I'm surprised guys take your mouth, and the way you talk down to others; I suspect you've been punched a few times." This is the first---and I hope last--bad review I ever had to write. Let this brutally honest review serve as a public service announcement to warn others away from this troublemaker. Do not hire Design Center West. You will pay a premium for sloppy, mediocre results, and the owner will curse you when you express your dissatisfaction. This has been a yearlong nightmare that only ended after I hired someone else to fix all of her mistakes. Caveat emptor!

Robin helped me from start to finish with my new house build. She has done everything from the…read morekitchen (appliances, cabinets) to the tile for all bathrooms, to the stone veneer for the patio. Even during the pandemic she has been on top of things and instructing me to get things ordered prior to shipment delays. She and her team have been responsible, proactive, and truly professional. They are communicating with my contractor and his team and his cabinet installer told me it was such a pleasure working with them he would like to do more jobs with them. Any mistakes (Fedex dropped a vanity and it cracked) were handled quickly and replaced at no cost to me. Her attention to detail is incredible. Additionally, she was very focused on saving me money and making sure I was not buying things I did not need. It has been a true pleasure working with Robin and her team again. I cannot say enough good things about them!

Kelly is a miracle worker! Transformed our ugly living room into a charming, beautiful, amazing…read moreroom! Also completely turned our ugly, tiny master bath into a veritable spa! We are pleased beyond expectations!

From the owner: Kelly McGuill Home is a full-service residential design company with the ultimate goal of providing…read moreour clients with warm and comfortable surroundings that are a true reflection of who they are.

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!

Great design. Exceptional follow up. Couldn't be more happy with results.. Thank you!read more

From the owner: Madison Matthew Interiors is a small commercial and residential interior design firm founded with…read morepassion, decades of experience, and excitement for sharing innovations in materials and design. We will tailor custom designs and use innovative materials to express your intensity, capture the strength of your business to enhance your brand, effectively making your space a far cry from the norm. Our unwavering enthusiasm and unparalleled responsiveness allowed us to build some of the most successful relationships in our field. Our reputation is built on creativity, reliability, and integrity. Don't be afraid to stand out!

Our realtor suggested we work with Marianne Cherico. I found her to be easy to work with, had…read moregreat suggestions that were easily attainable w/o costing a fortune of money. She understands real people with real lives who have a budget to keep but with great taste. I would use her again and recommend her highly. I already told my husband that when we buy our next home we will call her before painting, moving in, etc. She has a great eye and a fun personality..

From the owner: Interiors by Marianne Cherico specializes in Real Estate Staging. From affordable staging…read moreconsultations to full model home staging, we have helped countless Sellers in Massachusetts and Rhode Island maximize the equity in their homes. With a 25 year background in Real Estate Sales and Marketing , we know what Buyers are looking for . We strategize the best way to prepare a home for the market based on your specific home and the demographics of the Target Buyer. We also offer move in services, shopping services, floor plan layout, redesign and color consultations.