Without Tina, my dream apartment would not exist. She helped me make our space a home. I already…read morehad some ideas before we started working together and she was wonderful truly listening to the things I wanted and incorporating them into her ideas. Her eye for material and color is spot on. She pushed me to go outside my comfort zone which elevated the look and feel of the space. The flow from our entry way into a large living/dining space and our photo wall of memories makes me smile every time I come home. I appreciated her effort to stay within my budget .. finding less expensive but quality pieces in a few places so that I could get my must haves. It truly was a pleasure to work with her.

We have engaged Tina for 2 apartments a West Village Studio and a Battery Park apartment. She's…read morehighly skilled at teasing out needs and maximizing the design choices to exceed them. She transformed the Studio 300 sq ft to have distinct living, dining, sleeping, and working spaces. She tamed the chaos and created a tranquil space employing textures, artwork, storage, and layout. Our daughter and her puppy love their place. We found the perfect BPC 2 bedroom and needing it move in ready in just 4 weeks, she created a livable contemporary design with custom artwork, sourcing new furnishings, which we never would have picked ourselves, but love, and coordinated all painters and any contractors. On move in day, we filled the pantry, hung our clothes and just started living. What a treat to not have had to worry and just enjoy our new place. No matter what your space, Tina can work her design magic and make it stunningly, comfortably yours.

I cannot begin to explain how much I love Marissa and design Macs! They transformed our 2 bedroom…read moreapartment into the most incredible home. We have loved living here. She creatively used every inch of space and was able to maximize storage for us. The ideas she thought of, we would have never thought of and I am so thankful for. Her attention to detail during all steps of the process is so appreciated. The best part is, all the work and designs have paid off in multiples. We recently put our place on the market and received 10+ offers within 5 days at ask and above. Everyone loved all the built ins (entertainment center, mudroom area, built in benches, desk are, storage column) all which were her ideas and vision. I cried happy tears! I cannot wait to work with her again!!

It was a great experience to work with this interior designer. They closely heard my thoughts and…read moremade my house a fashionable and practical place that feels like it is mine. Their sense and color are amazing. The whole environment was stress-free and relaxing

I was referred to Brixton Home Improvement by a friend, and I couldn't be happier with the results…read more Fabjon did an incredible job remodeling my kitchen--his work was meticulous, efficient, and exceeded my expectations. From the plumbing to the tile work every detail was thoughtfully executed. He's a true professional who takes pride in his craft and made the entire renovation process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend Fabjon and his team if you're looking for top-tier home improvement work! On top of that the value for the price was also unbeatable! Thanks so much Brixton Home Improvement My family and I will def be calling you guys again!

From the owner: Brixton Home Improvement is more than a contractor. We’re a partner in your vision. Whether it’s a…read morekitchen that becomes the heart of the home, a bathroom retreat, or a full-scale remodel, we approach every job with the same pride and precision we had on day one. Call today for your free estimate!

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.

I had a great experience working with Sharné L at Decorilla. We are building a new house, so the…read moreonly images I was able to provide came from a model home, which had completely different design selections, colors, and features. Sharné worked around these obstacles to create a beautiful design for our new space. She worked with us tirelessly over several months and created something really unique. It was really nice not to be forced into a particular design style, and to work with someone who seemed to get our tastes and our needs. We will definitely use Sharné again in the future and highly recommend Decorilla.

paid a substantial amount for Decorilla's design services and also purchased furnishings through…read morethe company. I was disappointed by how they handled my concerns at the end of the project. When I questioned whether my primary bedroom's walk-in closet was included, they told me it was a separate design space. In the same response, they emphasized that my designer had made "exceptions" by helping with a bathroom paint color and a living room bookcase. As a paying client, I found that response dismissive. I expected my concerns to be addressed professionally, without having assistance characterized as favors. They also informed me that my designer's involvement had officially ended and that she would no longer be available for project correspondence. Although they offered to answer questions through their support team, this left me feeling unsupported after a significant investment. I expect Decorilla to follow through on every purchase I made through them and help resolve any delivery issues. Based on my experience, I would advise prospective clients to get clear written details about what each room package includes and what support continues after the design is declared complete.

After moving into our new house, my wife and I contacted Design Macs to help furnish and decorate…read moreour house. Marissa and her design team put together a detailed plan, including virtual design plans where we were able to see all their ideas and designs. The team presented us with various layouts for all the different areas of the house, and after selecting our preferred options the team went to work finding great furniture options for each room. We were presented multiple options for each piece of furniture and visuals to help us see how everything looked together. After making our selections, the team did a great job of keeping us updated on the status of all of our items. They arranged to have our items delivered to their warehouse to minimize the deliveries to our house, which worked out great. Once the majority of our items arrived, we scheduled a moving day where the team was on hand to make sure everything was delivered and placed exactly where it was supposed to go (and they made sure no items were damaged). Marissa and team did an amazing job transforming our new house into our home! The layouts and décor they put together for our home are amazing! We feel like we are now living in a home you'd see on HGTV. I would highly recommend Design Macs for any home projects and will definitely be using them again in the future for other projects!

Marissa and her team were up for the challenge when we wanted to combine two apartments in a…read morepre-war Manhattan building that's more than 100 years old. Throughout this ambitious project, they proved to be optimistic problem solvers. They seamlessly worked with the engineer and contractor to install central air conditioning, navigated the demands of the building's board, and met the ever-changing requirements of the city's building department. Marissa assured our place would be different from everyone else's by reflecting my eclectic style of mid-century modern, contemporary, industrial and LA glam. My wife and I share the core value of spending time with those we love. Because of Marissa's creativity and attention to detail, our beautiful home is the perfect place to do that.

I've known Buddy since his Cranberry Hole Road days (early '90s, I stumbled in there by accident,…read moreand...). He has guided me through two apartment restylings (not renovations) 30 years apart in two NYC boroughs. As others have said, he is a different kind of designer--and so full of ideas that at first it's overwheming, and you might wish you had 10 other homes to fill with his concepts. He sees possibilities that aren't immediately evident, and is a genius at furntiure and picture placement. I had a genuine midcentury table (not a West Elm copy) that I'd had for decades and it was just sitting forlornly in a corner in the new place because I didn't know what to do with it (It didn't seem to fit anywhere). I was also grousing about needing a coffee table and in less than a second Buddy picks up the table with one hand and plops it down in front of my couch (purchased with his guidance), saying, "Here's your coffee table." The table, although not ostensibly a coffee table, works perfectly there, even though I never saw that possibility and was getting ready to dump it on one of those marketplaces. It's a small example, but I think it capsulizes Buddy's approach. He was also spot on when it came to selecting lighting fixtures, and saved me from choosing rugs that would have made my place look like a Miami hotel lobby (I think that's what he said--I know his scathing critique of my choices referenced Florida or the Bahamas), steering me to much more stylish picks. Buddy's also an artist (he constructed and painted a screen for me decades ago--in the Cranberry Hole Road days--that I still use and that visitors still comment on) and a cognitive psychologist, which can come in handy when you're in the emotional throes of a move, a renovation or restyling. Give him a try, even if your place just needs a refresh, a new look. He'll help you choose what you need. Now I'm thinking of seeking his help for a closet renovation.

Everytime I walk into my newly renovated apartment, which was so perfectly executed, I feel like…read moreI'm the main character in a home makeover show. The 'before' shots would feature a cute home, but with signs of aging. Fraying wooden cabinets, and little to no natural light in my bedroom. Now this is all modernized, updated, and thoughtfully designed. Connecting with Buddy via Yelp's Request a Quote feature was lucky, because I got no replies from other businesses I contacted first or was told they couldn't take on my project. I'm thankful because Buddy was actually the right person with the right vision for my space. I had been living with a not optimized closet space and the aforementioned fraying wooden cabinets, as well as my bedroom lacking natural light for years. I had heard one too many contractor nightmare stories that caused me to be ultra cautious so I hesitated to contact anyone. I once hired a virtual interior designer which was a total waste of time/money. Enter Buddy, who is not only a creative visionary with a solid contractor team he's worked with for over a decade, but he's also a licensed therapist, and says that contributes to how he handles spaces, which totally makes sense. In the first consultation with Buddy, he paced around my space and rattled off so many wild ideas, some of which sounded fantastical and unrealistic but he made into reality. The initial consultation fee initially made me wince but now sounds like such a deal when in hindsight I realize he gave me the blueprint to my beautiful new reality. I would not have thought to float my couch in the middle of the living room instead of against the wall, facing the best feature of my apartment-- the view. When I was concerned about where to put the TV, he came up with a customized solution. A mechanized wooden box where the TV rises and falls with the push of a button. It sounds so futuristic but now it's part of my life. His contractor team is so awesome too. They handled all my things with care, and not only did they not disturb my plants, which we kept in the apartment during the renovation, they took care of them too! So sweet. It's been several months now and living in my transformed space has really changed my relationship with my home. My living situation used to feel compromised, but now it really feels like a thoughtful expression of who I am. I've already hosted several parties and get togethers in my home, because the new space is way more amenable to hosting, something Buddy picked up about me after meeting. Buddy's organization (we worked out of a spreadsheet which was a dream for my Type A self), and responsiveness throughout the process really eased my nerves about the project. He and his team took genuine care of my possessions and space that it made the renovation process almost enjoyable. Thank you Buddy, for transforming the daily experience of being in my space. You really delivered something exceptional.

Lisa does beautiful work. She will take something and turn it into something else ...oh so…read morebeautiful!!! Her sense of style and creativity, as well as her wonderful disposition is amazing. She takes her time to sit with her clients and tailors their homes to their needs and wants. I would definitely use her again, and I highly recommend her to all!Thank you, Lisa!

First, I want to start off by saying that if you are looking for an interior designer, Lisa is who…read moreyou should choose! I can't say enough about Lisa. Not only is Lisa's work amazing she is such a wonderful person. My husband and I first hired Lisa to design our living room. The room was an odd shape and we couldn't decide how to decorate it and it was left undecorated for over a year! We then found Lisa and it was the best decision that we made. For those of you that are not sure if you should hire an interior designer, I am telling you that it is a must. Lisa was wonderful since the first time I spoke to her. The moment you meet Lisa you will love her. She makes you feel comfortable and takes her time to understand your style and your ideas about the space. My husband and I had wanted a large bar in the room and based on her recommendation we did both a bar area and living area. We were so happy with this decision. If we did not hire Lisa we would have made a huge mistake and spent so much money for something we wouldn't be happy with. Lisa is always prompt and very responsive. She is organized, detailed and handled every phase of the project for us. She provides her clients with many different options to ensure that you love every aspect. Lisa is extremely talented and has ideas that you would never think about that all come together beautifully. This room is now our favorite room in the house! Every time we sit in the living room we smile. We have received so many compliments on this space. All thanks to Lisa! Because my husband and I loved Lisa's work so much, my husband surprised me for my birthday and hired Lisa again to design our baby's room. Once again, Lisa's work was impeccable! Having Lisa alleviated all my stress since I wanted to have the room done before my son was born. Lisa worked around the clock to ensure that every detail was done before my son was born. She not only commits to a timeline she also stayed within our budget and provided us with various options in order to achieve the look that we wanted and within our budget. My son's room looks amazing and we owe it all to Lisa. We have other empty rooms in our home and we will hire Lisa again to design our other rooms! Not only have we found the perfect interior designer, Lisa and I have become very close throughout the process. I not only have an amazing interior designer, but a new friend. Lisa thank you for everything!!