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.

I loved Affordable Interior Design so much I used it twice. I worked with Betsy both times - first…read moremoving into a one bedroom from a studio and getting all new furniture, then moving into a new one bedroom with a totally different layout and re-using as much as possible. As a bachelor without design sense it was one of the best investments I could have made. It saved me so much time and anxiety about which pieces to pick and every single person who has visited has been amazed by how nicely decorated my apartment is. The process is exactly as described by other reviewers - introductory call, questionnaire, in home visit, and follow up call a week or two later with a mood board and shopping list. Betsy was incredibly personable and easy to talk to. I was also impressed with how much her suggestions matched my style even though I didn't have the vocabulary to communicate it. Everything fit within my constraints and preferences and Betsy helped with follow up questions and suggestions as pieces came in and as I decided to swap out a few pieces.

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.

Tina is a real artist. She was so patient with me as we created the vision of my place together…read more Now it's a true home and it's beautiful. She definitely turned our place into a home. We are really grateful to her.

I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Paul and his staff at Architects Rule. I…read morecame to Paul with no contractor and no experience in doing home renovations and all it entails. Not only was Paul accessible to all of my calls and texts but he recommended the best contractor for my project. Paul's best quality is the fact that he is upfront HONEST and to the point. He gave me excellent advice on many little nuances that arose during my project and his work was thorough, detailed and professional. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND ARCHITECTS RULE!!!

Very professional and fast service. Paul helped determine it was safe to know down a wall and…read moreprepared the documents needed for board approval. I also appreciated his follow ups. Highly recommend.

Ten years ago I hired a big name in Manhattan design and was disappointed. This time around I went…read morewith Evelyn Benatar, who is based in Great Neck, NY. She not only came up with great design concepts for my downtown penthouse--she choose unique and stunning fixtures, fantastic paint colors and combined patterns and textures in a non cliche way. She also came up with great ideas to solve challenging space issues and met hard deadlines. Her attention to both technical and aesthetic detail is matched only by her delightful personality. She transformed my stuffy apartment in one month's time into one with a modern glam sensibility that was livable and comfortable for my husband and young children.

I strongly recommend. I hired them for my new dance studio…read more First, great customer service. Everyone in the office is very friendly. They definitely give you an honest quote and advice especially Mr. Jeung, who is the head designer. He was very helpful from the beginning to the end and gave me a lot of important advices. Second, they are very professional. As soon as I talked to Mr. Jeung, I could tell right away that he is very much experienced and knowledgeable. I knew I was in good hands. It was a great experience to work with them and every single penny was worth it.

From the owner: Here at Decoria Interior we love bringing life to your space…read more We believe in the trans-formative power of design and space with their ability to comfort and inspire others. With our wide range of products and design, we can produce your dynamic and most ideal space. We believe in committing to design durable, innovative, and personalized spaces based on your preference. We are known for creating ranges in styles and designs from classic to modern spaces. Here at Decoria Interior We build spaces that enrich the lives of our clients as well as offering affordable yet high quality products, reliable materials, professional consultations, direct contact with manufacturers so lead time is incomparable to other companies, and convenient installations - all that won't cost you an arm and a leg. Our vision is to collaborate with you to create a space that portrays your story, so your visions come to life. Change is the only thing constant in life; why not make that change with us? We guarantee satisfaction!

I don't even know where to start... what an AMAZING experience working with Nancy and her team…read more Everything was so easy and I had no worries during the entire process of turning my daughters nursery into her "big girl" room. I can't wait to call Nancy again to update the rest of the house! #newlivingroomfall2019! Now I just hope my daughter stays in her beautiful big girl bed for a whole night :) Thanks Nancy!

From the owner: Nancy prides herself on listening to her clients and sticking with them from the first consultation…read moreto the last installation. Nancy absolutely loves what she does and it shows in her relationships with her clients and the final product of her work.

We had a great experience working with Decorilla, and especially with our designer, Nada M…read more. We recently completed a remodel and used Decorilla to help bring everything together. Like most renovations, costs ended up being higher than expected, so we had to make a few adjustments along the way and couldn't implement every single detail exactly as originally designed. That said, we followed Nada's vision as closely as possible--and it really shows. Her design direction, attention to detail, and overall aesthetic elevated our space in a way we wouldn't have been able to achieve on our own. Even with some modifications, the foundation she created carried through beautifully. The process did take some time, but in the end, it was absolutely worth it. We're very happy with how everything is turning out, and you can clearly see her expertise reflected throughout our home. Overall, a great experience and definitely worth the investment.

My experience with Decorilla is that company "walks the walk" - the services and processes they…read morediscuss on their website exactly match my actual experience as a customer. I was not disappointed in the least. They honored all of their commitments, and if when there was any challenge (and of course challenges are inevitable in any project), they quickly addressed them. Your experience is going to be largely impacted by the designer you choose, and in this aspect Sahar Mohamad knocked it out of the park! Her initial competitive mood board exactly channeled the design elements and aesthetics that I wanted in my apartment, which is why I chose her over another designer. Her initial 3-D design was on point. And when I told her to let her creative juices run free and design the "dream apartment" she would like to see if budget was no object, her final design was the one I chose to manifest. Bottom line, you can't go wrong with Decorilla as your design "sidekick," and specifically, Sahar as your designer!

Jim consulted with me several times on my gut renovation project and provided expert advice. He…read morebrings expertise from two decades of experience to the table, and also his work is of impeccable quality. I saw a passive house he was gut renovating in Park Slope, and it was absolutely stunning! Jim knows how to preserve historic details while bringing the design into the modern era in a tasteful, classic way. He exudes calmness and wisdom and is a pleasure to be around. Full disclosure in that I ultimately had to choose a less experienced architect because Jim's fee, although completely reasonable given his level of skill and expertise, was a bit out of our price range.

Jim was great to work with. We did a semi-gut renovation in 3 bedroom/2 bathroom apt. The quality…read moreof his work and suggestions were exactly what we wanted based on my husband and my feedback. Jim is very detailed and each week during renovation, we had him manage the project with the contractor to ensure the final output was done properly. Most Manhattan apartments are not symmetrical, so the early stage on doing things a certain way goes a long way on the final look. He understands plumbing, and electrical well to communicate to our contractors. He referred us to a HVAC engineer. When it came to interior design, we had Sarah who provided feedback and suppliers information. She was also very helpful. Jim knows the DOB process well and helped us resolved many issues even during covid and DOB rule changed in 2020 and 2021. We also had him manage the project with the contractors. The contractors don't have the same design eyes and were a bit sloppy and forgetful so it was imperative to have Jim help us. Urban charges by the hour and provided an accurate estimate of the cost. Make sure what projects he's working on so he can allocate time properly. In the beginning with the design drawing schematic, it took a while cause he was on a couple of brownstone projects but overall still have a very positive experience with Jim. He was responsive.

Larry suggested the shades and their color, and them in our apartment windows for more than six…read moremonths. They have enhanced our interior and are perfect for us.

Larry's Design Center was a pleasure to work with. I needed three cornice boxes for my bedroom…read more These were intricate, using multiple fabrics and decorative binding. They came and measured the windows. The installation was terrific. No issues, just beautiful window cornices. To my pleasant surprise, the fabric was matched on each cornice. A detail that enhanced the overall look, and one that I did not think of. I will definitely use Larry's Design for window coverings for my French doors, etc.

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.