Rita Engelhardt Relationship: Client…read moreProject Date: November 2019 Project Price Range: more than $100,000 My husband and I embarked on a total renovation of a 1960s home in late 1998. We wanted a designer involved early in the process. I saw an ad for Eklektik Interiors and was impressed by their style - I called to make an appointment. We were very fortunate that Stephanie Vaughn was assigned as our designer. Stephanie was instrumental in assisting us with locating and making selections of designer materials - saving us countless hours. She was very attentive to our ideas and comments. We both love design; therefore this was very important to us. She is great at interpreting an idea and making it happen! Stephanie proved to be a great mediator between husband and wife, between homeowner and contractor, and at times, between contractor and subs. Her involvement was extremely helpful to my husband and I in keeping the construction ball rolling. Her soft approach to problem-solving is truly a gift. With our vision and Stephanie's input and expertise, we truly achieved the "wow" factor and now live in a showcase home. Visitors aren't sure of what to look at first because we created so many interesting design elements in the house. Stephanie is a real asset to the design industry. We would definitely use her again in future projects.

Have been meaning to stop in ever since they moved into the neighborhood and during my surprise day…read moreoff the other day I did just that. I was a bit apprehensive of how I would be received due to the previous review and I could not have had a different experience. I was warmly greeted upon immediately entering. Every employee that I encountered offered assistance and was so incredibly warm and gracious. I was invited to explore the entire store even places that I would not have ventured on my own. They have an amazing selection of really cool house decor, rugs, pictures, knick knack paddy whacks. They also have free design fridays once a month where you can meet with their designers.

Working with Sarah on our kitchen remodel was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Since we…read morewere still living out of town when the project kicked off, we needed someone we could trust, and she exceeded every expectation! She is extremely kind and a great communicator, always quick to reply to our many questions. She has a brilliant way of pointing out small details that make a huge impact - she did a wonderful job at recommending things for our remodel that we would have never thought of! We loved the neutral colors that she helped us pick out for the kitchen so much that we decided to go with the same style throughout the rest of the house. With her help, it feels like we are living in a totally new house! Her contractor team was awesome, and she managed them perfectly. Sarah did an amazing job at project managing and making sure that we were always happy with the work that was getting done. We felt supported and informed every step of the way! We really can't recommend Sarah enough, and we can't wait to use her again for future projects!

We recently completed a full interior design project and extensive renovation with Sarah and her…read moreindispensable helper, Shaniece, and the results are truly spectacular. Our previously bland and uninspiring townhouse has been completely transformed into a cozy, beautiful, and functional home for my daughter and me. Sarah's talent and vision are simply outstanding. She took the time to understand our lifestyle and personal needs, translating our vague ideas into a cohesive, stunning design. The scope of work was extensive, covering everything from color palette selection and sourcing new furniture to seamlessly overseeing the entire remodeling process, including full bathroom remodels and the building of a custom fireplace. What set this experience apart was their exceptional professionalism and communication. Sarah's planning was meticulous, ensuring the project stayed on track and within budget. She was always reachable and highly responsive, making what could have been a stressful experience feel effortless. Shaniece's support in managing logistics and vendor coordination was invaluable, keeping the entire process running smoothly until the very last detail was finished. If you are looking for an interior designer who brings not only incredible creative talent but also flawless project management and a genuinely collaborative spirit, look no further than Sarah and Shaniece. We couldn't be happier with our new home and highly recommend their services.

We recently moved from Summerwood to Katy. We used Purdy Designs (Elaine Clayton) to figure out…read morewhere certain décor should go in the new house, including taxidermy shoulder mounts and european mounts, family photos, artwork, and random antique chairs. We also took her advice as far as an accent paint color to use in an otherwise entirely beige house. Elaine is very affordable ($75/hour with no minimum time frame; other designers have much higher rates and have a minimum of at least 2-3 hours) and follows up via text to make sure you're happy with where things are. We are so grateful for her help because decorating a new space is a daunting task and just moving alone is crazy expensive, let alone hiring professional help to design it. Elaine turned our new house into our new home.

We at Creative Branch have worked with Elaine for many years and have seen countless examples of…read moreher gorgeous designs. She is an outstanding designer in every sense. She works really hard for her clients with great results and they all love her!

Lluxuryanddesign totally transformed the look and feel of my home. It went from drab to fab. It's…read morelike I live in a model home now. Leah and her team did not disappoint at all. I originally wanted to move, but my husband didn't, so he gifted me with hiring an interior designer. Well needless to say, I hired Leah but I had a "love it or list it" mindset. The most amazing part about working with Leah and her team is how truly caring they all are. Two days before our installation was to begin, my husband passed away unexpectedly. I contacted Leah and told her I needed to postpone, but my sister and friend convinced me to move forward because they knew the type of person my husband was and that he would have said the same, if he could have. So I did. It was from that moment, that I realized not only how gifted they are, but how much they genuinely care for their clients. Every person I encountered would give their condolences but more importantly they all told me they started praying for me as soon as they heard the news. Leah made it easy for me to trust the process by quickly addressing any questions or concerns I had during the entire process. I found this team on Instagram but I will be referring them to anyone that wants to do at least 1 space in their home. The quality of the furniture and accent pieces is wonderful. And if you haven't figured it out by now....I will be loving my home which would have brought joy to my husband. Thank you Lluxuryanddesign for healing my home!

I don't know where to start but I will lead with "WHOA!" Leah and her crew transformed our newly…read morepurchased house into a family home. They were so professional throughout the design process and responded promptly to all my questions. As you may know, when you're having work completed on your house, the process can become unnerving because you want to know what's going on and you want to make sure it's done to your liking. But Leah and her crew eased my fears (and husbands) and never hesitated to provide an update when we asked for one. The accent walls in our living room, master and my son's room were designed with us in mind. And the style matches our swag perfectly! My 5yo loves his space as it fits his personality and I love it because he can grow with his big boy room. The pictures I've attached do not capture the actual beauty of our home (I've was told by family that have seen the space). If you're looking for a design team that takes pride in her work, and willing to put the customer first, I highly recommend Leah and her crew.

As a newcomer to Houston, I had a great need for expertise with my home, and reliable sources for…read morevarious interior design projects I had. Beverly contacted me via the Houzz website and was eager to be helpful in a way that I appreciated so much. My first big project with her was to do drapes with my own special collection of fabrics for four rooms. The workmanship, coordination, and planning was excellent, made the process stress-free for us, and was in line with what one would expect to pay. The new drapes look stunning, and I can't wait for the remaining fabric to arrive for her team to do up the fifth room of drapes. My second project was to find a comfortable chair for our family room (I'm quite short and getting comfortable to work on my computer or watch TV for any length of time can be a challenge). She met us in the Decorative Center, having already prepared some pieces for me to inspect. We got an exceptional deal on an unusual recliner leaving enough money to upholster it in a gorgeous fabric. Beverly is efficient, respectful, and supremely qualified for a wide range of styles and techniques in interior design. Her experience includes many years of training in the UK, as well as her career here in Houston. We are looking forward to working with Beverly on many more projects in the near future. She has been a real Godsend for us!

Beverly helped me design my entire first house including furniture, curtains, bedding, but also…read moreworked closely with the faux finish painters and other subcontractors to create a cohesive finished look to our home. She is very professional, dedicated and experienced but also a joy to work with. We were so happy with the results that we hired Beverly to pull together our second home in Telluride- and she did everything and had it delivered and installed in three months!

We worked with Jana a few months ago on our new home, and greatly appreciate her patience in…read moreputting up with the billion questions I tossed at her. Thank you very much for your Guidance, Patience, and Knowledge of the products; We love the shutter, great choice

Henson's Designs installed shutters in my entire house. The whole process was great. Jana was very…read moreresponsive every step of the way. She knows her industry well, and gave us honest guidance about what we needed for our house. The prices are extremely competitive. The installation was on time, and the quality of the product is excellent. We are very pleased all around, and highly recommend this company without hesitation.

Hip, eclectic, funky, way cool. That's Laura U in a nutshell…read more Located on lower Westheimer, the Laura U boutique is the place to go if you need a unique gift or something new to spice up your home decor. With brightly painted pink walls (swoon!), they carry a fabulous selection of LAFCO and Voluspa candles, as well as custom furniture, Michael Aram frames, Trina Turk pillows, serious cool art, and a bed hanging from the ceiling. What more could a person possibly want?! Laura U is definitely not Target or Ikea, so be prepared to shell out for the hipness. Laura U's primary gig is interior design. If they design anything like the decor in the boutique, you're in for a wild and contemporary, but very tastefully put together ride. I'm planning to meet with them about helping me redesign my home spaces, so I'll update this review post-meeting, but in the meantime, get yourself to Laura U and buy a wicked new something!

The Laura U interior design team is an amazing and talented group of designers. Love the bold…read moreaesthetics and polished functionality of their designs. Laura and her team work tirelessly at incorporating clean lines with striking details that bridge the gap between high design and practical living. My next place will have her signature on it.

Over a year after I moved into a new home most of my personal effects remained in their moving…read moreboxes. So I finally decided to buckle down and bring in some professional help. My initial experience in trying to find an interior decorator was an utter failure. Two professional type firms rejected my application and one woman told me that she would not take on any jobs without a minimum furniture purchase of $250,000. I wondered aloud what the proletariat did for their home decorating needs? Then I stumbled on Missy, she was the perfect speed for me in every way, serving in the dual role of inter decorator and project manager. Her approach was perfect, putting ideas and concepts into simple power point presentations where I could pick and choose what worked and didn't work for me. I never got the impression that she was imposing her views or concepts of what my place should look like too forcefully. Eventually I did need to concede that most of her ideas were spot on. Also, and this might be most important for some people, her rates are very reasonable, billing out on an hourly basis for time expended versus the lump sum approach you'll find with a lot of decorators. Never got the feeling throughout the entire process that the money was not being well spent. All around her patience (with me), ideas and affordability made the entire experience a terrific one. Would highly recommend Missy to anyone looking to bring in a professional for a small or big home decorating project.

Missy is a design genius! She truly has a remarkable gift in being able to look beyond what's…read morecurrently In a space and visualize what's possible. She has helped me rethink some very tricky design challenges in my older home. For example, I was not liking my dining room but couldn't figure out exactly why as I liked each piece but just it just didn't look right all together somehow. Missy brilliantly suggested the light fixture was too small, unremarkable and hung too high over the table. She suggested that changing it to something more dramatic that would make more of a statement would help bring the room together. I had never thought of the light fixture as being a problem. Really I had never thought of it at all, but sure enough once I made that change it was a dramatic improvement and led the way to me changing out one of the main pieces of art, getting rid of two side chairs and a putting a different side table in that looked good with the new modern chandelier. I love my dining room now! It's my eclectic style, but it's cohesive, and I never would have gotten there without Missy's consultation. She also just has great taste and such extensive experience that she has the perfect "eye", which allows her to quickly and with great accuracy nail the paint color or tile size that will look best, or warn you away from the problems you might run into with a particular fabric or an uncomfortable chair depth or a rug that's too small for the space.. She is also extremely practical in thinking about what will work with pets and kids. Missy really knows her stuff. It is great to see her getting so many accolades and industry recognition lately. Well deserved.