My family and I recently moved into a new house, which required decorating and purchasing multiple…read morerooms' worth of furniture. We had never worked with an interior designer before, but we knew an expert's assistance would be helpful given the amount of furniture and other decorating assistance we needed. Ali was a great listener and developed a vision for the house that fit both our lifestyle and tastes. She introduced us to pieces and patterns beyond those we would have found on our own. For each room, she provided multiple choices for furniture, patterns, rugs, etc.--at various price points and styles--and made sure that we could mix and match the different pieces while maintaining the overall vision for the room. In addition to her aesthetic talents, Ali was a huge help with logistics--placing orders, securing samples, and staying on top of suppliers and vendors. With the ongoing supply delays due to the pandemic, Ali kept us up to date as shipping and delivery dates changed. Overall, Ali is a lovely person and very easy to work with--highly communicative throughout the process. We will certainly keep her in mind for our future interior decorating needs!

Great work from Ali Horwitz. Look forward to seeing her continued success around DC and Baltimore.read more

Splendid & Swanky didn't just stage our house; they orchestrated a breathtaking transformation…read more Their keen eye for design, paired with an unparalleled commitment to excellence, brought our vision to life. Every corner of our home evoked elegance, style, and sophistication. What truly sets Splendid & Swanky apart is their remarkable ability to deliver results. Within just 48 hours of our home hitting the market, we received an offer! Their strategic staging not only captured the attention of potential buyers but also elicited an emotional connection that sealed the deal in record time. Splendid & Swanky's dedication to their craft and their unwavering commitment to client satisfaction, sets them apart as true industry leaders. We are beyond grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with such a phenomenal team and wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone in search of a transformative home staging experience. Thank you, Splendid & Swanky, for making our dreams a reality and for proving that when it comes to staging, there's simply no better team and your house will sell quickly! -Dana

If you are looking to furnish an empty space, stop what you're doing and at least set up a call…read morewith the Splendid & Swanky team. For background, I have no interest in interior design and have no business spending real money on furniture I know nothing about. But I found myself in a situation where I had nothing for a space that had to be smartly utilized. And I wanted it to be beautiful. Was this really the time to experiment with Pinterest while spending thousands of dollars? & I needed the furniture to last long enough that I wouldn't have to think about this again for a very, very long time. I also needed to buy everything during a pandemic, when everything was delayed... So I turned to an option I never had considered before - hiring interior designers. I had heard great things about this team and wanted to explore sourcing this huge project out to them. It's a pretty simple process. You go to their website and fill out an intake form that introduces yourself and the project. Then they'll sell up a virtual call to meet and discuss your style, and budget. Then they came and looked at the space, took measurements. Then they pitched a proposal. From there you have to make some decisions. They are going to present you with options that may be outside of your budget. This is where we gotta grow up a little and recognize that if you want nice things, this is how much that actually cost. I was happy to increase my original proposed budget to get what I needed. But there were some peices that I wanted to spend less on and they quickly came back with lower priced options. They were very adaptable there. With that, they placed the order! Over the course of the next few months, the furniture started arriving. They work with a contractor who you can hire (through them, they handle all the admin work) who can assemble, hang, etc do all that work for you. They even came over to make sure everything was hung in the right spots. There is a science and art to design that they are factoring into every decision for your space, and it's worth their fee to get all your nice new furniture all in the right place. They look for beauty and functionality in every detail of the space. So now I have this gorgeous dining room [photo provided]. Our guests are blown away whenever they walk even towards the space. It's exactly what I wanted when I described the target ambiance to the team. Beautiful, relaxed, warm, stylish. I can't tell you how happy I am with my experience with Splendid & Swanky and the confidence it brought me about my home. If you're able to, whenever you're able to, hire professionals to do things you can't do well. It'll always be worth it. Here is the proof.

I know this company does a ton of work via recommendations but I figured I'd write a review. Even…read moreScale did over 20k worth of work on my house, which is by far the most I've ever spent-- my wife and I not being huge earners--but I got a *TON* done for a very good price at the highest quality. Here's what we had done: Problem- A poorly built pergola structure was dumping rain water under a poorly built gutter, which was leaking into the kitchen drywall and causing the ceiling to near collapse over time. Solution- EvenScale emergency-fixed and painted the kitchen drywall over the weekend, installed new gutters to eliminate first part of the problem. Problem- Roof was 5 years overdue for new shingles and pergola resting on shingles was making this problem worse. Solution- EvenScale came back later once we had chosen special architectural shingles to give the house a rustic cottage look and reroofed the house. They raised the pergola on two supports that fit nicely on top of our patio. At this point, we figured we might as well finish the front path and portico/awning that was falling apart as well. Problem- no landscaper wanted to try and match our front path to the scattered, rustic stone look of our house. We kept getting expensive quotes for uniform gray paver paths. We waned a stepping stone path and a grouted multicolored stone path that arched in front of house. Solution- Roberto and EvenScale worked with us in a large project to do exactly what we wanted, including hand-cutting the stones, hand-selecting the colors, and placing the stones prior to grouting in a pattern the day before so that we had input into the final result. Problem- the awning was old and looked very DYI but wasn't totally rotten, and we didn't want to overspend on a new construction. Solution- EvenScale redesigned the awning over our existing awning, cutting out some of the supports, fitting it with the new gutter, and using painted PVC to give it a taller and more elegant look. Overall, this was a top-notch experience for us as homeowners. We had input into every aspect of the project and got to know to workmen on a personal level as they communicated their plans alongside the foreman and owner. We ended up with the exact look we wanted at about 60 percent of the price we were quoted elsewhere, and these other quotes were "take-it-or-leave-it" quotes that didn't quite make us feel like it was what we wanted. With EvenScale, we got exactly what we dreamed and so for folks who are careful with their money and their home, it was simply put, a dream come true. I urge you not to hesitate if you are interested in getting the highest quality with a very personal touch.

I was looking for a contractor to design and install custom built-in bookshelves, and Roberto Gomez…read moreand Even Scale came highly recommended. Juan, the project manager, came out and drew up the design on the spot, working from a photo I'd found for inspiration. He incorporated all the measurements, and gave me a very fair quote a few days later. Rene and his father did the work with great care and precision, and were meticulous about cleaning up at the end of every day. I couldn't love the results more, and I am looking forward to working with them on a future bathroom renovation. Highly recommend!

When we got pregnant, we knew we had to redesign our bathrooms or move to a home that would work…read morebetter for our growing family. Colleen and the Redbird team quickly helped us create a new floor plan to maximize space in our primary bathroom, plus pull and replace designs for two more bathrooms. They got to know our personal style, created design concepts that we loved, connected us with a contractor, and helped us navigate supply chain issues. The result: bathrooms that are beautiful, functional, easy to clean, and within budget.

I've worked with Colleen from RedBird for three projects now (kitchen color consult, multiple rooms…read morein a first floor redesign, multiple bedrooms and bathrooms in a second floor redesign) and I'm so glad that I found her for elevating and transforming my living spaces! She has a great eye for design and color and is easy to talk to and personable-- this was especially important to me since I wanted to work with someone that I can "click" with. There are tons of design options out there and I can easily spend multiple days just trying to pick out a single piece of furniture, let alone trying to make it look good and work with an entire room, so Colleen's services are invaluable. I just let her and her team do the hard work of putting together color palettes, layouts and mood boards and I tweak little details to my liking if I want. My entire house now looks instagrammable (can't help but notice how good rooms look in the background when I take pictures of the kids around the house) and I'm enjoying its looks as well as function every single day thanks to Colleen and RedBird!

Delaine was Fantastic! She had great recommendations to help me create the environment I am lacking…read morein my home. I can't wait to continue working with her guidance and seeing my vision come to fruition! She was truly a pleasure. Definitely recommend to anyone who is in need of superior design direction!

From the owner: Designs For Less is an interior design firm in Alexandria, VA. Whether you need help with minor…read moreupdating, renovations, or new construction, we'll help you achieve the look you want at a price you can live with. We offer everything from paint color selection consultations, furniture placement, decor, color palettes, personal shopping, and more. Start with in-home consultation and then decide from there. Our goal is to provide Affordable interior design services so that everyone might have a beautiful home. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide products and services that work for almost any budget, so don't think you can't afford a designer. Talk is free. So give us a call to find out if we can help you with your problem or project. Remember, "One Call Does It All!" We are located in historic Old Town Alexandria Virginia and serve the DC Metro Area and other clients by Skype, phone, and email.

good quality cabinets and on time. Designer was helpful and knowledgeable in choosing what fits for…read moreus.

From the owner: At Shirlington Kitchen & Bath, we make remodeling simple. Our showroom lets you see and choose…read morequality materials firsthand, while our design team guides you through every step. We deliver kitchens and bathrooms that balance style, function, and value, earning the trust of homeowners across the DC Metro area.

I find myself smiling every time I walk into my dining room and living room - and it's all because…read moreof Jaye & Tucker! Their recommendations on chairs, wallpaper, light fixtures... every piece is both memorable and timeless. I got a number of quotes before going with Hudson & Crane, and I truly can't imagine a better bang for your buck!

I would recommend using Hudson & Crane design services to anyone!…read more My husband and I moved into a new home and wanted help attaining an entirely fresh, cohesive look for the open layout first floor. The team at Hudson & Crane has given us a GORGEOUS space built around our vision but more wonderful than our wildest dreams. The process began by sharing our design aesthetic ideas, color preferences and goals for our home. The team got to know us personally and helped us articulate the "feel" we were aiming for. They presented a sample design with choices for each item in the look. We were ecstatic with the design, the pieces and how fabulously the team understood our vision! The furniture pieces, wallpapers and lighting choices were beautiful and unique. We knew early on, based on H&C's selections that we were going to be thrilled with the end result. The team has been responsive throughout the process as we made our decisions and awaited pieces. They work with a warehouse that receives, inspects and stores items to be delivered in batches. We've really loved that the pieces are inspected and the team handles any issues seamlessly for us. We are extremely happy with our completed space! We love living in it, and everyone who visits our home raves about the look. We're very happy that we put our trust in the Hudson & Crane team, they definitely delivered.

I worked with Megan on two projects. I highly recommend her. She's one of the finest…read moreprofessionals I've encountered. I develop homes and multifamily property for a living. My income is tied to the quality of the product I deliver. Megan always delivered. She works well in teams, she listens, and most importantly she puts forward great ideas. I don't have an eye for design, but Megan does. She worked within a budget on smaller projects and adapted when I moved on to larger projects. I am forever thankful that I worked with Megan Blake Design. I hope you choose her for your next project.

Megan is a fantastic interior designer! She has an excellent ability to envision rooms maximizing…read moretheir potential and creating a functional space to live in. She completely transformed our office which had basically become a storage room, into a lovely, well put together room. She also redid our family room, making the room feel larger and look so much better just by moving furniture and changing a few things. Megan has a strong sense of creativity, great color balance skills, and is easy and fun to work with! I highly recommend her-- you won't be disappointed!

Anna has made my house the home I've wanted for a very long time. It's so beautiful and I love…read morecoming home to it and inviting my friends over. Anna is a truly gifted interior designer. Not only does she have an innate artistic ability, but she was able to clearly determine my tastes and design my home décor around them, even though I had no idea what my tastes were. I also appreciate her desire and ability to stay within my budget. She's wonderful to work with and goes "above and beyond" to make her clients very happy.

Incredible job decorating my main living space! Timeless! I have a large art piece that is…read moreimportant to me and Anna Light gave it the main focus it deserves! The fabric she chose for my sofas ties the whole room together. My husband and I could not be happier! We will be using Anna again and again!