I had the pleasure of working with Blanche Nelson of BR Nelson Designs LLC to redesign two…read morebathrooms in my condo in New York. Blanche has made my bathroom dreams come through! With Blanche's help I converted one half bath in my guest room into a full bath with a gorgeous glass enclosed shower, and converted the only full bath into an en-suite for my master bedroom with an amazing clawfoot tub and separate glass enclosed shower. I am incredibly happy. Blanche and I partnered throughout the design and construction phases which was very important to me as I had strong ideas about what I wanted. Blanche's overall approach to the project was very professional and organized starting with meetings to understand my goals, coming back with design ideas and samples so that I could start to see the possibilities. As with any project, we ran into challenges during the construction phase and Blanche was very helpful in navigating those challenges so that we could achieve our vision and complete the project. It is an absolute pleasure now to get ready in the mornings! I had a guest stay with me recently and she commented that she felt like she was staying in a five star hotel! That says it all!!! Thank you Blanche for your wonderful partnership and for creating two gorgeous baths! For anyone looking for an interior designer, I highly recommend BR Nelson Designs.

I had such a positive experience with Floor2Infinity. I was referred to them when I needed to have…read moremy new apartment extremely outdated bathroom and kitchen remodeled. They took their time to ensure I understood what the work would entail and provided me with options that were best suited for me. The guys were punctual and meticulous with their work. Overall, Floor2Infinity is very knowledgeable, reliable (very important), and professional. I will be referring them to all my friends in need of remodeling work.

When it came time to build my dream closet I knew I wanted the best as most of my money would be…read morestored there in the form of clothing and shoes. I was recommended by a friend Floor2Infinity and it turned out be the best recommendation yet. Not only are the professional they are fast but do great work unlike other people that work fast to get a job done but is sub par. It's hard to find good workers and now that I have I'm sure I will have more renovations in the house coming up soon.

Nancy at Inside Out Design Inc. and her team are professional, creative and a joy to work with…read more She was highly recommended by my architect and I am so glad that I called her. She helped design and decorate my home which included a new kitchen, 3 new bathrooms and a den. Nancy was thoughtful and cost efficient since we were undertaking such a large project. I needed advice and guidance on paint colors, window treatments, furniture and lighting purchases, kitchen design, bathroom marble and porcelain tile choices. Nancy listened to my input and was always accessible, detail-oriented and honest. She responded to emails and phone calls promptly. Nancy is an awesome interior designer who helped to create my beautiful home.

Buying your own home requires a significant investment, both financially and emotionally. I don't…read moreknow about you but when I walk into an empty space, I don't see the way I want it to look, nor do I have the time or energy to find the specific furniture and paint color that matches my personality. That's where Molly at Molly Elizabeth Interior Design shines. She held our hand throughout the entire process and put our entire home together better than I could ever imagine. She is so incredibly talented and very reasonably priced, I recommend her to all my friends and clients. We are in love with the way our place turned out!

It was a mixed experience working with Ward5 for full service design and project management,…read moremeaning, they prepare the interior design plan and then manage the contractor. The positive part of the experience was that they are creative and have a great aesthetic, so I feel we ended up with a house that we like the look of. In retrospect, it's not worth the money they charge for project management on a monthly basis to get there. I know this now, but I was a first time homebuyer and pregnant when I hired them, so I felt I needed help. Working with Ward5 became very frustrating towards the end of the project. Some highlights (lowlights?) were that the owner continuously promised she would order components for our custom closets, but failed to do so in time, so we had to buy Home Depot closets in order to have our closets ready by the time we moved in (which we said early on was very important to us and had to be complete before moving in). Also, some of the work from the contractor was messy/subpar. When I pointed it all out to the owner of Ward5, who had been managing the project, she tried to convince me I was just being picky and it was "acceptable," in her words (about some of the painting, specifically, and tiling). When I told her I wanted some things redone, she asked me to deliver that message to the contractor myself...but she was supposed to be in charge of that. So about a month or so before moving in, I had to meet them both at the house - still somewhat newly postpartum and still nursing around the clock - to deliver that news myself. The contractor was great about it and fixed everything I had an issue with. Finally, the move in was made more stressful by Ward5 being mad that we were basically in their way. The owner assigned her daughter to do the installation and I told her the date that we were having certain closets installed. She showed up that date and was angry there were "so many people" in the house. But she was advised in advance who would be there and when. She accused us of being in her way, essentially. Then she rescheduled the installation date and asked us not to be in the house from 8 am - 4 pm, which we did, but at around 5 that day, I had to run in quickly to grab some clothes for my kids. She was very upset and had a very emotional and unprofessional reaction, even though I adhered to her timeframe. So, overall, I wouldn't work with them again. I do think their real strengths are in the design piece, so I would have just paid for their design services, if I knew back then what I know now.

In short, do not hire Ward 5 Design for project management as they will charge you an arm and a leg…read morefor the materials. They are mean and not trustworthy. I regret so much hiring them. Below is the details... Ward 5 Design told me and stated in their proposal that their project management fee includes full trade discount access to their retail partners as they make sure I am getting the best price. Therefore, I hired them for full service at a rate of over $12,000, which includes design and project management. I almost fell out of my chair when I saw the material invoice at around $32,000 from Ward 5 Design. Thank god for google, I was able to find a lot of the same materials online at a much cheaper price. Ward 5 Design's price for some items are 73% more than the price for the same items you can find on Signature Hardware and build.com. Ward 5 Design charges a 10% shipping and handling fee on top of everything, which makes the 73% to 90% and Signature Hardware and build.com offer FREE shipping. I asked Ward 5 Design about the high price on the materials, they told me they will never honored any trade discount, instead they will charge a slight markup. I was so disappointed and mad that I was deceived by them. Because I did not want to overpay for all the materials, I decide to do the procurement myself (despite I am super busy). As a result, I was able to get better upgrades with the money saved. Ward 5 Design told me I have $4,233 outstanding in design/management fees, but they can reduce this to $2,500 (reduction of $1,733) as I am handling the procurement. And they will continue to do weekly site visits for 6 weeks with the contractor. Eventually, I decided to terminate the contract with Ward 5 Design because they did not effectively manage the project after I handled the procurement. No one from Ward 5 Design reached out to me to check on the status of procurement or any changes to the design plan. They also failed to notice a mistake by the contractor in the shower. Ward 5 Design told me that I still owed them $2,500 upon termination of the contract despite the fact that they would not perform the remaining 6 site visits. The contract required me to pay service provided up to date and a 10% termination fee. The 10% termination fee was $1,269.50, in which I was happy to pay. I asked for detailed evidence to support the $2,500 outstanding charge, but Ward 5 Design did not provide any. Instead, they insisted on charging me $2,500 and threatened to forward the full bill at $4,233 to collections and filing a mechanics lien against me if I did not pay $2,500 in 10 days. Under such threat, I paid $2,500 by the due date. I tried to get some refund back by filing a complaint with Better Business Bureau, but of course I failed to get any money back. Ward 5 Design responded to the compliant saying I had buyer's remorse and did not explain the lie of trade discount and instead charge huge markup on materials. This is not the way to treat their clients. I was very disappointed. I will not give Ward 5 Design any future business and will not recommend them to anyone.

Kate came in to an empty apartment and surveyed the natural as well as electrical lighting options…read moreand the layout of the rooms. She talked to me to get a sense of who I was and the things I liked and discussed different ideas that I had no clue about. Two weeks later, I came back to an apartment with artfully painted walls that had texture, great window treatments ( I had never given that much thought before to the importance of a window in a room other than to view the great outdoors), newly polished parquet floors and small pieces here and there that accentuated certain areas of the apartment that I would have left bare. She also had the furniture of mine that arrived arranged so that the available space was maximized. She also paid attention to small details that I had not even noticed like broken outlet plates, a few wall gouges and pieces of floor tile in the kitchen that had been upturned. No detail was too small. What a treat to come home to after a cross country move! I was initially referred to Kate by a realtor at The Corcoran Group as I wanted someone in the industry to recommend as opposed to thumbing the Yellow Pages blindly. Moving from California back to my native New York, I needed someone sharp and savvy who could get the job done professionally while keeping my budget in mind. Kate went above and beyond, I gave her my time frame, certain color themes I liked and my keys and came back to a beautifully turned out apartment that was perfect for my budget! She was particularly wonderful in her use of items I already had, she was not quick to replace and spend where it wasn't necessary. I found she was someone that was not only talented, but trustworthy. I have used her services multiple times and referred her even more. If you want a quality job for the best price, you cannot beat Affordable Designs By Kate.

Do not do business with this company. I contacted this business for an in-home consultation. I…read morewas not informed of any charge and was appalled to be contacted several months, not by the proprietor but by a collection agency. In my experience with other companies, the initial consultation is generally free. But more important, I was not told of the fee, did not receive a call or email about it, and instead was referred to a collection service. I am paying the charge to preserve my excellent credit history, but this is totally unprofessional and others should be warned.

Melpi and Savvas 'professionalism is exceptional. They designed and built my house in the island of…read moreParos in Greece. They overlooked the design, paperwork and construction as at the time I was residing in NYC. Accessible, helpful, resourceful. Highly recommend their services.

Working with Alicia, the lead designer of Broooklinteriors made my life easier and way more…read morebeautiful! I found Brooklinteriors on instagram and was originally struck by how, unlike many designers, Alicia did not adhere to a single style across all her projects, but really understood the style of each client. I checked a bunch of her references (because I was very nervous about finding someone on social media!) and they all said the same thing: you get so much more than what you're paying for when you work with Brooklinteriors. I have found that to be true a hundred times over. Alicia helped us put the finishing touches on our home renovation project--sourcing and positioning cabinet pulls, fixing lighting problems, and designing and upholstering a window seat cushion. Then we moved on the furnishings--the fun part. After creating a inspiration board, Alicia researched and presented me with many options for dining tables, couches, chairs, and more. I was struck by all the interesting, often local, and affordable companies she sourced pieces from--pillows from two sisters who are based in my neighborhood, a USA made leather ottoman with a cool table that nests on top-- she introduced me to so many brands and craftsmen that I had never heard of! She found gorgeous art and accessories made by artists that we are very happy to showcase in our home. Alicia managed the ordering, schedule, and even a couple tricky returns/refunds for everything we picked. She is meticulous and her attention to detail throughout the entire process was super-human! Throughout the project, she was respectful of our budget--never suggesting or pushing anything outrageous and often finding pieces that were priced lower than I anticipated paying. She was also very open to feedback, if a piece wasn't quite right, she wasn't married to it, and would quickly find new options for that space. The overall effect is a home that truly represents our lifestyle and aesthetic, but with more unique and interesting elements than we could have designed on our own. I'm eager to do another part of my house so Alicia can work with us again. That being said, she never really stops working on a project--she thinks of me often for little additions (like art) that we may want to add to the space and pops by whenever I have questions about what to do next. I started working with Alicia at a time when our lives were pretty chaotic--I was starting my own business and moving into a new home, among other things--it was so nice to have Alicia leading the design. She made my life SO MUCH EASIER and besides that, she's just a lovely human being to have around.

I have loved Brooklinteriors work for awhile, and finally had a chance to work with her when my…read morehusband and I were designing our nursery. I am so happy! Her guidance on everything from furniture placement to accents to wall decor was not only spot on, but she had tremendous patience as we changed our mind often and would start again on ideas or concepts. When things arrived we didn't like, she quickly helped us pivot, and was always available via FaceTime to look at the room with us. She also took into account the materials being safe for our baby, which is so important. Her work is beautiful, personalized and thoughtful and if you're looking for a designer I would recommend Brooklinteriors 10/10!!