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.

I needed help for a modest kitchen renovation: new flooring and countertops, with a limited budget…read morefor design help. Rosita provided exactly what I needed. We met at a flooring store where she helped me select a small number of options that she thought would work with the existing cabinets and walls, then headed to a countertop store to find options that would work with the floor samples. I then took the samples home to see them in place, which clarified what looked best in the space. Rosita did exactly what I needed: provided the guidance to get me past the paralysis of being overwhelmed by too many choices, plus pointing me to some good floor and countertop retailers. She was great about working within my small budget, but stands ready to provide more help if needed.

Heidi provided excellent service. She was pleasant and helpful every step of the way. She made…read moremany recommendations that we implemented. I would recommend her service whole heartedly.

I hired Andra B. D. largely due to the reviews I read on Houzz…read more Background and what worked - The project was for a master bedroom to be redesigned in terms of furniture and soft furnishings only. It was completed largely on time with most of the delays only due to furniture delivery from overseas. About roughly 15% (of value) of the furniture recommended by the firm actually met the aesthetic and practical requirements of the room. What did not work - I felt the design work lacked creativity and fell short in practical as well as aesthetic considerations. It also was an unpleasant surprise that most of the initial budget for design, development and implementation was used up in the design stage itself given the quantity and quality of output. In their initial presentation I was shown two largely similar design themes of one monochromatic look. Since this was my first time using an interior design firm, I trusted them that the subtleties would lie in say - luxurious texture or use of unique materials to justify the hiring of an experienced designer. Maybe there would be an aha! down the line. Practical considerations were communicated to them such as its a bedroom therefore the curtain treatments should block the light, the bed should be solidly made etc. Aesthetic considerations were also communicated such as nicer finishes were needed, furniture should have something special in terms of design etc. Otherwise why hire somebody ?! Their actual design picks were pedestrian and fell short of expectations. Consequently I ended up doing the bulk of the research as well as visiting local showrooms to find the right furniture (roughly 70% of value). Some other smaller pieces of furniture that I did leave to them to decide and purchase I am currently looking to donate (15% of value). Returning does not seem to be an easy option through them. The curtains installed made the room look like a hospital room. They let in all the early morning light that we get in the Northeast making sleep difficult. An odd episode with window darkening drapes proved that they did not work with the customized drapes already installed. Now I have replaced them all at additional expense. Unfortunately truthful feedback and questions on invoice amounts led to a breakdown in communication early on. I am very disappointed with their work and am now correcting their design mistakes as I don't want to have to live in one.

We just welcomed our first child in May and had no idea what to do for a nursery. Josh was so…read morepatient with our ideas and really listened to what we needed and filled in a lot of blanks. We absolutely love our finished nursery and so does our baby boy. I would highly recommend Tyler and Sash and will be utilizing their skills again once we make more renovations.

I worked with Tyler and Sash to install custom plantation shutters in a few rooms of my home. The…read moreconsultation was so helpful to hone in on the best option, and the technician did a great job. I'm so happy with the outcome!!

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!

It did not take Katharina long to understand who we are and how we function as a family. Her design…read moreproposal was not just beautiful, but also very practical, custom-made for our lifestyle. She is a very professional and talented designer.

Katharina is a very talented, creative, and hardworking interior designer. She has the ability to…read moretransform any room within minutes-- even without purchasing new items. She has unlimited ideas and is a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend K2Design Interiors.

My husband and I worked with Whitney at Oliver James Interiors on two bathroom remodels as well as…read moreto design and decorate some rooms in our home. From the first engagement, we knew Whitney would be an amazing partner for the project. She was very professional through the entire process, listening to what we were looking for and being responsive to our questions. Throughout the entire process she kept our vision in mind and we are so thrilled with the outcome. Everything turned out better than we could have hoped and we are recieving so many compliments. Whether you are looking to invest in a home remodeling project or put the finishing touches on decorating your house to make it feel like a home, I highly recommend reaching out to Whitney!

It has been one of the best investments I've made and a pleasure working with Whitney Talsma,…read morefounder of Oliver James Interiors, for our home project! Whitney is a true partner in the design process who seeks to understand, listens, and interprets your needs and vision into truly special pieces that coordinate beautifully into your lifestyle and make your space feel complete. My partner and I had a 2 bed 1 bath condo with items accumulated from IKEA and other randomness from our separate lives prior to living together. When we bought a 5 bed 4.5 bath house, we left everything behind to start fresh! Unfortunately, after vetting 10+ designers, disappointing in-store design consultants at Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, and Jordan's, and a failed attempt with Havenly (virtual consultants), I bought the necessities on my own for our empty house with baby #2 arriving soon! On maternity leave, I got new local recommendations via Facebook, where a realtor pointed me toward Oliver James Interiors. Whitney's aesthetic, proposal options, and process were a great fit from the start. She took copious notes some comments I even forgot about until she explained why she chose a particular material my toddler couldn't damage, hid something I didn't like, or matched something I loved but didn't know how to make it work. I was most surprised with the wall art that really nailed our style because art is so personal and hard to describe (we'd never owned any, so she could only go off of "we like/don't like this but not sure why"). Whitney really put so much thought into each and every item she recommended, even the smallest functional items, like a suction shower towel rack when there was no other logical place, perfectly sized box to keep/hide our dog leash, and a patterned towel that tied in a bathroom painting with a couch pillow and office rug. She also could do so much on a tight budget she really knows how to prioritize the most important pieces that you'd want to splurge for good quality and ones that don't need to break the bank for their function. My favorites: a piece of art in my home office that makes me feel happy and ready to start my work day, a classic and soft duvet cover, unique lamps that lend a special touch to the bedroom, an entryway mirror with a striped boning frame, a statement clock that ties everything together in our open-concept first floor, a super-comfy bedroom chaise, ...I could go on... With regard to Whitney's process, she's very friendly, patient, and observant. We'd go into depth reviewing design boards why something worked, what we might want from another option so everyone was confident and excited to place the orders. As a Project Manager, I like to analyze a ton of options and see how one thing ties into everything else this is where Whitney was a saint! I would ask for additional options, measurements, time to review with family, usually to just end up selecting the thing Whitney recommended in the first place! I would also ask about things I liked but wasn't sure if it would work and she always offered the best advice without making me feel like it was a silly suggestion. Trust me, take her advice, she knows what she's doing! With the supply chain madness, Whitney has also been really on top of monitoring inventory for when to place orders or delivery tracking, even offering alternatives when items were really delayed. She also handled a few returns quickly and easily, including one that we had to return twice (and got a personal guarantee it would arrive in good condition the third time!). As you can tell, I'm a huge fan. Whitney found things I never would have, and I didn't have to spend hundreds of hours of my own time for results that are 'fine' but maybe not cohesive or balanced or outlast trends. I literally saved myself money by using Oliver James Interiors, not just because of the incredible finds and insider discounts, but because of what my personal time (and sanity) is worth. See attached design boards for proof I can't recommend Whitney and Oliver James Interiors enough!

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!