Full disclosure: my wife hired these folks and I was mostly on the sidelines watching. But neither…read moreof us is happy with this firm. First, they charged us for an excessive number of hours to pick some fabrics and put together a layout of one room. Second, their measurements were clearly off, since the size of sofa and other pieces they suggested would have made it difficult to even get into the room. And last, when they priced out the sofa, we found we could save over $2000, buying from a local furniture store using the same fabrics with what appeared to us to be identical or better quality. In the end, we used almost nothing they provided, either with regard to the fabrics or the furniture. $4,000 wasted, as far as I'm concerned. My wife has used other decorators where we used to live in Charlotte. I think Ambiance would be the 4th or 5th. And this was the worst experience ever. Would not recommend.

We hired Linda for the design and guidance of a whole house renovation. We purchased a 1920s…read moretraditional in Montford that had a lot of deferred maintenance. Linda, with the contribution of Tessa Eaton (another Ambiance talent) designed a modified floor plan to enlarge the tiny baths, designed our dream kitchen, and also provided moral and artistic support. Our budget was tight and they respected that. Nevertheless great design is money well spent. We would have made a bunch of rookie mistakes by ourselves. Linda really "got" us but took our vision and made it so much more. I love the design for a coffee "garage". That's just one small example of the extra touches that will make this old wreck a super fun home. And to top it off, her color sense is dead on gorgeous.

If you are looking for an architect and someone to take you from start to finish with an amazing…read moreeye on design and finishes, look no further than Prudhomme Design. We have lived in our home for 6 years and I still marvel at the quality of work, the workable and livable space, the beautiful finishes. The best part is that Prudhomme Design will help you buy and place furniture. When you move in, your home is complete. We have built several homes but working with Tiffany at Prudhomme Design was the best experience we have had.

My first meeting with Tiffany was pleasant and professional. I described the screened porch I…read morewanted built onto the back of my home. I had been renovating this home since I purchased it three years prior. The porch was the final project. Tiffany asked questions and made notes while I spoke. At this point I was exhausted with all aspects of the renovation process but determined to see my original plan for a dream retirement home completed. When I received the blueprints I saw Tiffany had listened closely to my ramblings. She designed a porch that met and far exceeded my dreams. I couldn't have been happier, but now I needed a contractor. Enter Rick Prudhomme of The Prudent Home, Tiffany's husband and partner. What a terrific team. Rick is experienced, caring and a solid communicator. The best project manager I could have asked for. They worked together to make my dream a reality. The porch is a beautiful, functional addition to my home and will be enjoyed for many years to come. Well worth the time and cost involved. Thanks Tiffany and Rick!

My husband and I began the process of building a new home in June of 2022. At that time we engaged…read morethe design services of Kris Watson to help us navigate the challenges of construction. Quite frankly, we never would have ended up with what turned out to be a magnificent home without Kris's excellent guidance. From color choices, to electrical layouts, to lighting fixtures, to kitchen and bath fixures, to tile....the list goes on and on.. she was extremely helpful in guiding our choices. Our builder found her to be a "dream" to work with and often asked that she participate in our periodic walk-throughs. We cannot say enough good things about Kris and highly recommend her.

I have a major (MAJOR) home remodel project in Bethesda, MD and Stratton Design Group (SDG) has…read morebeen by my side throughout the whole process. They are truly masters of what they do - they take design beyond aesthetics by transforming the space to make it truly functional. Moreover, they look at your house as a whole and ensure that there is a continuous design story that reflects your personality. The entire SDG team has outstanding design skills. Doug, SDG Principal Designer, is a lighting guru and he will ensure your house is properly lit, while keeping it nice and cozy. Amanda and Sarah, SDG Junior Designers, are phenomenal at researching a variety of options that fit your unique style and needs. SDG will help you not only throughout the construction, but also through vendor search, furniture selection, décor, you name it... My project is very challenging and has a lot of nuances, and what stood out to me is that SDG will handle any obstacles with you collectively, as a team. They will listen to what you want and will put your needs first. Additionally, they are extremely efficient in delivering work and are very responsive. I consider myself a very tough/picky client and SDG has been continuously exceeding my expectations.

From the initial consultation, it was clear that the Northside Design Collective team was…read moreprofessional and their organizational skills set them apart. Every detail was meticulously planned, timelines set and communicated upfront. Their execution was equally commendable; each design element was implemented with precision and care, reflecting a team that takes real pride in their craft.

The Allard and Roberts team did a phenomenal job of managing all aspects of my design project, with…read morethe significant distractions of the Covid pandemic during the entire time. I am very satisfied with their professional manor and am very excited by the results of their work. They listened carefully to what I considered important and were able to accomodate what I was looking for, even when I was not 100% sure myself. It was not easy with covid issues and related problems including delays with the developer and available furnishings but they saw it thru to completion. I highly recommend them.

I posted a negative review about the owner on here about a week ago. I've moved on from the…read moresituation so I took the review down. But with that being said the owner seems like a hard working lady and I respect that. I definitely could've handled the situation better. I hope all goes well for this business, no grudges.

K2 Studio did not stand behind the products they sold to me. I bought a 4 piece bedroom set from K2…read moreStudio in 2019. All four pieces were built improperly with alignment issues. At first, Kim sounded like she was going to help. She acknowledged that there were issues from this particular manufacturer, and that the brand was switching to a different manufacturer in 2020 due to them. We talked about the possibility of getting a replacement from the new manufacturer, but that it would take time to get the product going with the new assembly line. Eventually she offered a partial refund instead. I wanted to get an estimate for repairing the furniture so that I could assess whether the refund was a fair offer. Kim offered to send a repairman to my house to do an estimate. Up until this point, Kim seemed like a trustworthy person so I accepted this proposal. The repairman she sent wrote a report saying that there was nothing wrong with the furniture. He claimed that the gaps were at or under 1/16", but he took no measurements. There are 16 places with gaps larger than 1/16", and they are as large as 3/8". I used a depth gauge to take these measurements, and I offered to send video evidence to Kim showing the depth gauge measurements so that she could see that I was using the tool correctly. You can see the issues I'm describing in the attached photos. I spoke to another furniture manufacturer to ask what industry standards for wood manufacturing tolerances were, and I was told that they were 30/1000" for moving parts, and 10/1000" for non-moving parts. Thus, even 1/16" is outside of spec. Kim also tried to claim that humidity explains the gaps, but the manufacturer I spoke with said that furniture shouldn't have gaps this severe from humidity. I own other wooden furniture in the same house (same humidity conditions) and it does not have these issues. Kim later forwarded me an e-mail from her repairman to her where he admitted that he hadn't taken any measurements. Despite his admission, and despite the evidence I submitted to her, she declined to do anything about our furniture. She also used the repairman's report to close a credit card claim that my wife and I had opened since Kim was taking too long to solve our issue. I recommend staying away from this merchant. The styles are beautiful and enticing, and you might be lucky enough to get furniture that isn't damaged. However, if you get furniture that doesn't meet industry quality standards you may have an experience like I did. It's not worth the risk - there are plenty of stores around North Carolina that offer similar styles but that support their customers. If you like a piece in their showroom, I recommend finding another merchant that sells that piece.

Perfect combination of design expertise, taste in furnishings and fixtures, and unparalleled…read morecustomer service. I simply could not be happier with Carla and Simcha. They were such a joy to work with! They staged a house I had for sale in Asheville. From the very start their design sense really stood out. The staging combined the clean lines of modern elegance with functionality. The particular pieces of furniture and fixtures they chose captured the essence of a completely renovated 100-year old home. Best of all, Carla's and Simcha's joy really comes out in their customer service. They worked hand-in-hand with me, my realtor, and the contractor overseeing renovation. They always had great ideas, showed great thought and patience, and were very responsive in every way. I cannot imagine a better staging or interior design team in the Asheville area than A New Day Design.

We bought a house and moved to Laurel Park, NC in 2019.  Our new house had not been updated for 25…read moreyears and was in desperate need of a remodel.  We had a general idea and direction for our design; however we needed an independent design perspective, technical advice and experience for our project. The Design Gallery team provided all this and more.  They listened to our ideas, suggested alternate concepts and we worked together to develop a beautiful design that we could not have envisioned on our own. We interviewed and ultimately selected a general contractor recommended by the design team.  We could not have asked for a better advocate to have on our side during the whole house construction project. The Design Gallery team personally reviewed the progress onsite at key milestones to ensure our vision stayed on track. We are now living in our newly remodeled home and couldn't be happier.  Thank you Dawn and Betsy;   your team provided honest advice and you always looked after our best interest.  We consider you good friends

Dawn Driskill and her team at the Design Gallery are amazing! My husband and I entrusted our real…read moreestate clients' home to her care, and not only did she transform their home into a stunningly elegant gem, floor to ceiling - paint, draperies, furniture, upholstery fabrics, and even art, but Dawn and her team did it with such incredible grace, kindness, attention to detail, and care for the needs and wants of the clients. We were incredibly impressed with her talents as well as her dedication to making the homeowners' dreams come true. We would recommend her to anyone wanting such stellar service!