I've worked with Buddy's design and contracting services for the past 22 years, and over that time…read morehe has decorated and renovated two of my apartments. One project was a full transformation: kitchen, both bathrooms, and complete interior decorating. He brings a fresh style but also advised us to preserve elements of our home that were worth keeping. He continues to work with us to modernize our apartment while maintaining character. He customized our renovations to make our apartment into a wonderful home. From contracting management to design vision and finishing details, Buddy and his team handle everything seamlessly. Having one person oversee both the aesthetic and the execution makes the process incredibly smooth and cohesive. After more than two decades of working together, I can confidently say his experience, eye for design, and hands-on expertise truly set him apart. We have recommended him to many friends and recommend him to those reading this review. You will be delighted!

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.

Though highly recommended by my Compass Realty for staging, I found the experience with this…read morecompany difficult and uncomfortable. I did not receive what was written in the proposal nor what I specifically asked for prior to proposal. They were not responsible with my home, leaving doors open. I did not ever feel like the 'client' paying 30K, rather a thorn in their side. Unprofessional and even rude several times, this made selling my home, more stressful than need be.

From the owner: Studio Melrose is a multidisciplinary design studio that creates furniture, objects, and bespoke…read morecustom spaces.

Melanie exceeded all of my expectations and more. I came to her because I was hoping to find a…read morebetter way to organize and decorate my bedroom and she was so thorough and thoughtful the entire time. She really took the time to get to know me and understand what my needs were and what an ideal living and workspace would be for me. She researched items that could be helpful, was mindful of budget, was so thoughtful about my budget, and was flexible the entire time. I can't emphasize enough how happy I am with the results. I love my room so much more now and it has made the quality of my day so much better ever since. Cannot recommend Melanie and her services enough.

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Starr is absolutely incredible!! I had all of my wedding registry items sent to my tiny Brooklyn…read moreapartment and she made them all fit and look amazing! She reorganized every room in the apartment and everything is so much more usable. She completely re-thought my space. She made everything so easy and the final product is life changing!!!!

Great to work with and goes the extra mile for quality and service. Could not be happier with Jo…read moreand her crew.

Happy to recommend Jo Laurie and her team. Before we retained Jo Laurie Design we did do our due…read morediligence and contact references. ( She was more than happy to supply and they could not have spoken more highly of the company) We purchased a studio apartment in the city that had not been renovated in over 30 years. Jo and her team were indeed a one stop shop. They dealt with every aspect of the project, from permits from the DOB, the building requirements, so complete project supervision. We are were delighted when the project can in on time and on the budget that we had approved. We have added a 4 fold gain of the value of the unit, we are thrilled.

As I did not know any real estate agents in Brooklyn, I took a chance on-line where I found Donald…read moreLai to help my daughter find an apartment. The result was perfection : he instantly bonded with her and gained her confidence. He introduced her to a range of properties, quickly assessed her preferences and completed the search in two visits. My wife and I met him, when we acted as a sounding board for her on the final tour. She and we found Donald to be highly professional, knowledgable, thorough, personable and patient. His recommendations were totally on target. He also assisted in expediting the rigorous leasing process. We would unequivocally recommend as your real estate agent of choice in Brooklyn, as well has extending that recommendation throughout the City.

Worked with Donald to find a place to live in the NYC area. He is extremely professional,…read moreknowledgeable on the market and processes, and has strong connections to facilitate the search and buying process. Highlights: -Fast and concise communication -Quick turn and flexibility with last minute changes -Strong connections (legal teams, banks, etc.) and a great team to support -Had experience selling in a building we were looking at and was able to maneuver through the process to maximize negotiations for us -Positive attitude! Definitely one of the strong more seasoned real estate agents I've worked with. Thanks Donald!