My family and I had a very pleasant experience at Spector Furniture. We were looking for a…read morerecliner, the kind with a handle, at some of the other furniture stores and weren't having any luck. Not only did those stores not have what we were looking for, the staff members weren't attentive to our needs. When we were about to give up looking, I remembered seeing an ad for Spector Furniture and we thought to try them out. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, we were very impressed and happy with our time there. We were greeted at the door and directed to the large selection of recliners. Kenny is the perfect salesperson who helped us out, didn't pressure us to buy anything, yet answered any questions we had, and gave us time to try out as many recliners that we wanted. The customer service at Spector is above and beyond those big furniture stores! The stock of items was very expansive, especially recliners with the handle that none of the other stores are willing to sell anymore! We were out of the door within an hour and within another hour, someone had picked up the chair in their SUV and it was home! We are definitely planning on returning to refurnish our entire living room! So if you are looking for high quality furniture at more than reasonable pricing, at a store with excellent customer service, I would highly recommend a visit to Spector Furniture. UPDATE: We were waiting for an order for an extender for the recliner lever and it came pretty promptly. Not only did they install it, but one the owners personally came out and did it in about one minute!! They are very professional!!

We purchased a Lazy Boy sofa with 2 recliners about 2 years ago. Last night (Friday) one of the…read morerecliners stopped working. Called the store first thing Saturday morning, thinking someone could come out during the week to look at it. Within a half hour after my call, Howie called back and asked if he could come out today. He was there within an hour and thankfully it was a simple fix. We have purchased other furniture from them and have always been impressed with the service they provide. I highly recommend this store and encourage people to shop local.

so glad to have had multiple events planned and executed for my kids. they always enjoy the parties…read moreplanned by Bianca

From the owner: For us, it’s all about the party. Whatever type of party you imagine, that’s the type of party…read morewe’ll create. Whether it’s a wedding or fundraiser, baby shower or 70th birthday party, we’ll attend to every detail, so that your dream event become a reality worth remembering. We take care of the details, so you can enjoy the event!

Great Paint selection and Knowledgeable staff.read more

The House of Char gift shop in Shelton is by far the best gift shop in not only Shelton, but…read moreConnecticut and my go-to for the best gifts around. The owner is so welcoming, kind and puts her heart and soul into this gem in Shelton. The selection from jewelry to clothes to home goods is perfection and I never leave this story empty handed. The prices are great and the owner hand wraps each gift you purchase with love and beautiful detail. The store is pure class and sophistication and every item she offers in the store is current, in fashion and always too notch. Do not miss this store- it is truly a one of a kind amazing place.

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I am very happy with my decision to use Affordable Interior Design and with Stephanie, the designer…read moreI worked with. First, the design questionnaire was excellent - especially for someone like me who doesn't know much about interior design. It was able to identify my design preferences by showing different living rooms and asking which ones were to my liking. In addition, its questions served as a great preparation for the home visit, so Stephanie came well prepared for our meeting. Stephanie was very creative, professional, and helpful throughout the process. When she visited my place, we decided on a design together, in an efficient process, where she was able to translate my needs and preferences to interior design decisions and furniture choices. After two weeks, she assembled a furniture shopping list, within the budget I requested. I purchased all items she suggested. The furniture items were sourced from many furniture stores and I felt she did an excellent job finding items that were beautiful, fit the overall design, and reasonably priced. I get nothing but compliments about my place (even from my Architect friend who is quite stingy with design related complements...). Well done Stephanie! As to the cost-effectiveness of the service - had I done this process myself (even with friends help), I would have surely spent more time, more money, getting worse results. Finally, the service was well structured and transparent. Good stuff overall.

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.

My husband and I decided to add on a first floor bedroom and bath, as well as an all-season porch…read moreto our 60's colonial home. It became a "while you're at it" project, and we wound up gutting the whole first floor, as well as the 2 upstairs bathrooms. Kevin joined us at the outset and immediately grasped our life style and our tastes and created spaces that reflect who we are and the way we live. He miraculously updated the interior while maintaining the original colonial architecture and character, creating timeless spaces. He was generous with his time and energy, giving us time to make choices and decisions, gently nudging us in another direction when he intuitively knew we would be happier with the end result. Kevin maintained a positive attitude throughout the process, buoying up us as we hit all the inevitable snags and delays, and remains a good friend and advisor to this day. He comes with our highest compliments and recommendation.

Kevin Dix designed a new build of a 3600 sq ft coastal vacation home used by my family a friends…read more He quickly understood my goals for the property and was able to translate that into an architectural design that fit the way I wanted to use the home. The house beautifully fit on the island where it is located and Kevin designed the home to take into account the best attributes of my lot. He also took care of all of the design as well with thoughtful interior finishes that beautifully fit the form and function of the vacation home. He worked from the beginning to get our feedback on the direction he was recommending and to unify the big picture decisions for the build with the details that would create the feel and style of the finished project. His vision in the architectural design was then effectively brought to life through excellent communications with the general contractor overseeing the construction after I selected a contractor using his design documentation in the bidding process. Our vacation home is a joy for my family and all of the extended family and friends with whom we share time in this special place. The design makes a wow first impression, but more importantly it has had an enduring quality for family and loved ones who love having time with one another in this home. I can't imagine how Ii would have built a vacation home like this without the vision and attention to detail that Kevin brought to the project.

Working with my interior designer from Connecticut while we were in Florida could have been…read morechallenging, but she made the entire process feel effortless. Through FaceTime calls and videos sent back and forth, she guided us every step of the way and somehow made a long-distance project feel completely seamless. What impressed me most was how quickly she understood our style--even before we fully knew what we were going for ourselves. Her experience and talent really showed in the way everything came together. The final result feels perfectly "us," but elevated in a way we never could have imagined on our own. Beyond her incredible design eye, she was simply fun to work with--professional, creative, and always responsive. If you're considering working with her, even virtually, I can't recommend her enough. She made the entire process easy, enjoyable, and the end result is something we absolutely love.

From the owner: Shadee lady Interior Design and Custom Window Treatments…read more We are a Full-Service Custom Window Treatments & Interior Design Studio in Shelton, CT. I believe your interior design project isn't just about the living space, but a reflection of you with end results to reflect that. We will help create a space that you truly fall in love with. Custom window treatments When looking to update a room, it is easy to overlook the windows. Most of us are so focused on paint colors and furniture arrangements that we completely miss the opportunity to really customize the windows for a truly exceptional look. We only work with the best brands and product for your projects. Hunter Douglas, Levolor, Comfortex, Duralee, Graber, Fabricut, Comfortex, and Kirsch

Jonathan Gordon is a brilliant designer. Our first major project with Jonathan was our primary…read morebathroom. The transformation is truly incredible. Jonathan is so creative and he has an impeccable eye for details from fixtures to finishes and beyond that really elevate your experience in the space. For example, it was Jonathan's idea to put a rain shower head over the shower bench and every time I sit there and rinse the stress of the day away I think of what a genius he is. Jonathan is patient with his clients and takes the time to answer questions and discuss the details. This is especially important for first time home renovators! He also really respects your personal tastes and tries to create a space that reflects that. One thing you may not know if you haven't renovated before is that the decisions you have to make don't stop once the build begins. Questions will come up from your contractor. I really appreciated how available Jonathan continued to be throughout the build. He even met with our contractor to go through some details and questions. It was so helpful to have him as a trusted resource throughout the project. We look forward to working with Jonathan again on another project.

One of the Jonathans had consulted a family member on interior design and given great advice, so we…read morehired their team for a renovation project. Lana has designed two baths for us and is working with contractors she found for the project. She is AMAZING. Brilliant, kind, patient, GREAT TASTE, and she thinks of so many things we never could have, big and small. Our only frustration is not knowing how much things will cost when making decisions about the design, but this is an industry not a Lana problem. We love working with Lana and would hire her and the Jonathans again for any project. The contractors are wonderful too (Hovan Brothers), and it's helpful that they work well together. Oh and you really do need the digital renderings that the Jonathans will tell you you need... take it from someone who wasted a lot of money trying to work with a cheaper designer before hiring The Jonathans.