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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!!