We first worked with Lauren a few years ago when we needed help visualizing our open-concept living…read morespace and finding the right window treatments for our master bedroom's oversized window. A few years later, we listed our home for sale, but ultimately decided to take it off the market. That's when I reached back out to Lauren. I originally contacted her to help transform our screened-in porch into a more functional living space, but because she's so easy to talk to, our conversation quickly turned into everything we had hoped to find in our "next" home. As we walked through our house together, we realized that instead of moving, we could create our dream home right where we were. Every idea or wish I mentioned was met with, "We can do that." What started as one project grew into a complete transformation of our home. Lauren designed a beautiful custom kitchen and pantry, remodeled our screened-in porch and second-floor bonus room, and added thoughtful finishing touches throughout the house--from updated window treatments and wall treatments to area rugs and décor that finally made our home feel uniquely "us." One of the biggest challenges was that we lived in the house throughout the entire renovation. Lauren coordinated with every contractor to ensure they understood our situation and worked to keep the project moving while minimizing disruptions to our daily lives. Whenever an unexpected issue came up, Lauren was just a phone call or text away with a solution and a clear plan for moving forward. The project has now been complete for a few months, and we still find ourselves looking around our home in amazement. Lauren saw possibilities we never would have imagined and turned them into reality. Instead of moving, we ended up with a home that feels like it was always meant to be ours. We couldn't be happier with the experience and would recommend Lauren without hesitation.

Working with Lauren was the best decision we made during our home-building experience. From the…read morevery first meeting, she took the time to understand our vision, our lifestyle, and our desire to have nature elements and the outside brought "inside". Lauren really listens and understands what her clients are looking for! Her creativity, eye for detail, and impeccable taste transformed our ideas into a space that is not only beautiful but incredibly functional. Lauren blended colors, textures, and styles in ways we never would have thought of -- and the result is a home that feels both beautify and uniquely us. Beyond the design itself, Lauren was a joy to work with -- professional, organized, communicative, and truly is passionate about her work! Thanks to Lauren we now live in a home that exceeds anything we ever imagined. We're endlessly grateful and couldn't recommend her more!

At Park Road Shopping Center there is a treasure of a furniture and accessory store frequented by…read moredesigners and consumers alike that is owned and operated by a woman of impeccable taste and friendly demeanor. This place never disappoints... lovely furnishings, lighting, art work, pillows, etc... it is pricey, so if you are looking for a deal, come during their semi-annual clearance sale- or check the back, where often there is sale merchandise. They fabricate orders and offer design services.

We had a king upholstered bed custom made through Traditions Interiors, featuring an extra-tall…read moreluxury headboard crafted in Hickory by one of their skilled furniture artisans. We wanted something unique, and the straightforward design has been a great choice--not only is it beautiful and well made, but it is also easy to assemble and disassemble for moving thanks to its simple construction and fewer pieces. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are evident throughout, and we appreciate the quality and expertise that went into creating a custom piece that is both elegant and practical. My only disappointment was the lack of follow-up from our sales representative regarding additional furniture purchases. We were interested in furnishing more of our home, but ultimately ended up shopping at Restoration Hardware because their sales team was more proactive and engaged throughout the process.

If your looking for unique furniture at competitive prices and good customer service this is the…read moreplace to shop to make your home or office stand out from all the rest

I couldn't be happier with Interior Motives and with Will Smith and his entire team. To think I…read morewent in two years ago to purchase a sofa and ended up increasing the value of my home by over 75,000. Through the process of choosing a furniture for my family room, I realized that I had been doing it wrong whole time. This was my first time working with a designer or design firm but decided that maybe I should let an expert create the space I deserved to live in. I wanted to ensure that I ended up with a home that I would absolutely love coming home to and spending time in and I have. I will never regret that decision and it has been worth every penny! (And, yet, Interior Motives fees were significantly less than I had originally thought they might be.) Working with Will's team has been an amazing experience. He truly changed my life and how view the space in which I live. He has helped me with numerous projects and my remodel completed last year turned out great. From start to finish he, designed, managed and completed my remodel in the agreed time frame which I started with just the kitchen and family room and completed the entire home. From our first meeting, Will always listened attentively and redirected me even when I was a difficult customer. His ability to understand what I wanted when I didn't was spot on. He has been quick to understand what I was going for in terms of design and feel. For my Master bed room and bathroom I wanted a spa-like feel from my favorite DC hotel and he did just that. In my family room we wanted somewhat modern, but comfortable, inviting, warm and with a masculine color. Will nailed it! I NEVER could have even come close to creating these rooms in a way he has. Will is gifted and talented. I would recommend his services to everyone!

Isabella is a wonderful store to shop for fine bedroom linens. To include Matouk Linens…read more Should a need arise to talk to someone about your needs, do not hesitate to reach out to the owner Erin Dougherty.

Isabella reminds me of an aging starlet: glamorous, correctly coiffed and powdered, but with bags,…read morebulges, and wrinkles even Botox can't touch. There are luxury items aplenty here: high thread count Italian linens, pricey boudoir candles, luxury bath items, and a limited selection of upper-end nightwear. The staff is courteous and polite, but with the insouciant air that says, "unless you are sitting on a trust fund we are only mildly interested in dealing with you." Which is correct, because unless you are sitting on a trust fund, I would suggest trying your luck at Tuesday Morning, especially the Pineville-Matthews store, where you can often find high end (think: Peacock Alley, Sferra, or Frette) luxury goods at marked-down prices.

This boutique home decor store impresses time after time! Their selections are diverse and unique…read moreand their customer service is on point. I purchased a mirror that was too large to fit into my car and one of the employees carried it to my home in her own car, without batting an eyelash. Thanks Holly! Looking forward to their new location in Strawberry Hill!!!

This place is AMAZING! Beautiful items for sale and the staff is extremely helpful. They even have…read moretheir own custom scented candle that smells lovely. This place is definitely one of a kind. I recommend you check it out.

Alissa designed my living room space and I am super pleased with her work. I've never used a…read moredesigner and I was a little nervous, but Alissa made me feel comfortable and walked me through every step of the process. Working with her was easy and I highly recommend her and will be hiring her to do more projects.

I enlisted the services of Brooke and her team for a whole house design for a my newly built…read moretownhouse. For this next chapter in my life, I decided to "start from scratch" which included new home furnishings and accessories. My experience from beginning to end with Brooke Michel Design was splendid. From our initial conversations and my client questionnaire she was able to identify my design style, needs and desired colored palette. She developed two amazing design portfolios for me to review and I was able to pick and choose elements from each to create my final design portfolio. This portfolio served as the blueprint for my interior and exterior design choices. She picked pieces that were cost-conscious based on my pre-established budget and that were available at a variety of local and online retailers. She encouraged me to add my own style by picking a few items out myself (with her stylistic approval) that created a truly one of a kind design. The final product is an amazingly modern, but functional townhome with incredible indoor and outdoor spaces. Brooke and her team went out of their way to make sure that I was comfortable in my new space. I strongly recommend reaching out to her for both your small and large interior design needs.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you…read more... I can't be more grateful than I am. Stealthy Styling by Andrea met every expectation that I had and even ones that I didn't think I had. Andrea Howard is very professional and knowledgeable about her craft. From the big picture to the little details, she was great. I will totally recommend Stealthy Styling by Andrea.

Andrea was soo helpful and extremely friendly. She listened intently to my vision and helped me…read morebring it to life. Whats even better is that she is driven to give a great product within your budget.