When I first started researching the cost of blinds (yikes) I decided I'd put my money elsewhere…read moreand just leave our huge windows open. Why cover up our beautiful view of the city? But after realizing I was giving way too many people on the streets of Chicago a free peep show of me in underwear I decided it was time to invest in blinds. And like most things in our life (groceries, tvs, and even auto insurance) my husband and I turned to Costco. Costco has a deal with Custom Decorators when it comes to blinds. I gave my info to one of Costco's employees standing in the blind section and about 2 days later I was greeted with a call from Wayne at Custom Decorators, my very own blind decorator! After playing phone tag for a few days Wayne and I set up an appointment so he could come by and tell me my options. I already had my heart set on wood blinds, but when Wayne showed up he convinced me wood blinds would be too dark for our loft style condo and said we should consider the duette honeycomb shades instead. And then he gave me an estimate of $3000 for 5 large windows- my husband pretty much choked when he heard the price. A few days later I called Wayne back and told him I liked the look of the shades he suggested, but I had a budget of $1500 for blinds and to provide me with options within my price range. He came by again and gave us a similar option- the only difference pretty much being that the cord was longer for the less expensive blinds. And for a savings of $1500 we can deal with a long cord! We placed our order and a few weeks later received a call that our blinds were in and needed to be installed! Thank goodness- no more peep shows for the neighbors! My only complaint is that when they called to set up the installation they had me believing that the entire process would take about an hour. While the installer who showed up was very nice and knowledgeable about the blinds it took more like 4 hours, which caused me to miss a few meetings I had planned for later in the day. 2 days later we're enjoying the new shades and I'm guessing the neighbors are grateful as well....

So I want to start by saying that my consultant Carol was amazing. Unfortunately it all went…read moreterrible after that. My contract stated that the contractor was supposed to uninstall my curtain rod and then reinstall it after the blinds were installed. He refused to take the curtain rod down, telling me it didn't need to be done. After he left I discovered that because of how close the curtain rod was to the blinds, I could not open or close my curtains as they would get stuck on the blinds. I called the contractor back and he told me that I need to fix it myself. We took the rod down ourselves and then found that the contractor had not bothered to install the right side valance return. I contacted Custom Decorators and received some of the worst customer service I have ever had. I requested the missing return be installed and for a different contractor before assigned as the first one refused to do the job I signed a contract for. Instead thry had the same contractor call me! I again requested they send a different contractor and requested to know what they would be doing about the missing return. I received a response stating there would be a different contractor. I again asked about the missing return and their customer service agent never replied to my email. About two weeks later I got a phone call from another contractor. I explained everything and sent him a picture of my blinds with the missing return. He said he would contact Custom Decorators and get back to me. This was on April 20th. It is now May 7th. No one has reached out to me since. Do not do business with this company. The contractor they use refuses to follow the instructions on the legally binding contract that I signed and paid for, and then their customer service literally ignored everything I spelled out in emails and the service requests on their website. I'm stuck with blinds that are missing a piece and will have to waste money hiring someone to install a new curtain rod.

Bringing in Fox and Fern to help with our basement model was the smartest thing I did when…read moreremodeling our basement. They took a nightmare of a situation and went above and beyond to make it a dream. From the very beginning, Megan and Rachel took on the project with confidence, humor, and professionalism. While Megan and Rachel are wizards at design and listening to client's personal styles, it is important to note that their services go beyond simple aesthetics. They were incredibly involved with the physical design of the space, which included frequent communication with our construction company and subcontractors, ensuring that everything was accomplished according to the plan. This included but was not limited to: designing lighting plans; meticulously designing and measuring cabinetry, and then working with the cabinet maker and subs to ensure a correct fit; swooping in to fix address all the issues, from fixture placements to counter heights to wall lengths. Their attention to detail along the way was truly astounding and their knowledge of home workmanship is unmatched. There was never a problem they couldn't fix or an issue that they couldn't untangle. I know without a doubt that our project would not be as amazing as it is without them. Fox and Fern is an amazing team and I cannot wait until I have another project so I can work with them again. They are the absolute best and would highly recommend their services.

From the owner: At Fox & Fern Interiors we enjoy working with a variety of design styles. From historic traditional…read morehomes to mid-century modern, we will work closely with you to bring your personality into your home. We offer various interior design service options to accommodate your home remodel or home refresh goals, as well as commercial design.

We recently moved from out of state and needed help making our home feel like home. During a trip…read moreout here before the move, Jennifer met with us and we were able to quickly choose paint colors for each room. The process was so painless resulting in rich, warm and inviting wall colors. Jennifer also drew up a plan to create an office space for me. It's so special, like my private clubhouse. Plus, she's creating a warm and unique living area for us by using some of our old furniture and adding new furniture, carpet, and window coverings. Jennifer has a positive attitude that's contagious. Communication is timely. I love her honesty. She has a talent for blending items that were my grandmother's with more contemporary pieces and visa versa by finding antiques that add style and warmth to new purchases. To be honest, I was a little overwhelmed with the thought of creating a home that reflected our tastes without taking years to do it. I wanted Jennifer to kick me out of my rut with fresh ideas yet help create a home that still felt like "me". The result is beautiful. Thanks to Jennifer, my home feels like it's my vision, not someone else's. Our next project: Jennifer will create an office/engineering lab space for my husband. I know it will be both practical and an appealing place to live/work.

I have had the pleasure of working with Jennifer on two projects at my home. The first project was…read morean outdoor patio area that was lacking panache. I did not have a clear design concept in mind when I hired Jennifer to help me. At the start of the project, Jennifer walked the area with me, inquired about my preferred color palette and asked about the budget. Once she had those facts, she quickly pulled together 3 different concepts that leveraged my existing furniture. I was amazed that Jennifer could take the limited information I gave her and turn it into a fabulous concept. Once we agreed on the new pieces, she handled the ordering, delivery and installation like a professional. From start to finish the project was perfect. Jennifer was also instrumental in a redesign of my guest bedroom. Jennifer met with me, toured the room, took measurements and established my budget. She carefully incorporated pieces that I owned and loved and amped up the design with carefully selected linens, furniture and finishing touches. She turned a room that I liked into a room that I love.

I hired Allison as my interior designer for my new home and am absolutly thrilled with the results…read more She was very professional, creative, and attentive to my needs and preferences. She listened to my ideas and gave me great feedback as well as worked within my budget. She and her team were able to coordinate with our builder and even came up with some changes to the plans that worked even better. Allsion has a great sense of style and color. She managed to turn our home into a cozy and elegant space that reflected the style I requested. She chose the furniture, accessories, appliances, lighting, rugs, knobs, bathroom accessories and other items that matched the theme and mood I wanted. She also added some personal touches, such as a framed print I loved and photos of my husband and me. I would highly recommend Allison to anyone looking for an interior designer. She is talented, reliable, and easy to work and did I mention a dynamite personality. She has a portfolio of her previous work on her website, where you can also find her contact information. She is truly a gem and my husband and I are so thankful we found her!!

My husband and I recently bought a beautiful refinished craftsman in Portland, and wanted to be…read moresure to showcase the house, since it had so much character and beauty, and we weren't sure how to fit our eclectic mix of art in with the more formal character of the house. Allison and her team made it very easy to envision, plan, and execute our design. Allison and her team were very communicative and easy to work with, finding times that fit with our busy schedule, and keeping us up to date on all the logistics that we needed to know about while behind the scenes doing all the tedious things we can't manage ourselves. They found us amazing furniture but also came in and used our existing extensive art collection to make our house a stunning show piece that I keep walking through, feeling like I'm on a design show. We love bold, rich colors and bohemian accents, and lots of them, so it can easily feel cluttered, but Allison and the team helped us find a way to showcase our pieces and still feel clean and homey. Bonus points: they came in and installed the furniture while we were away on a vacation, so we came home to a magazine-perfect home, and it was so exciting! I couldn't be happier!

I can't say enough good things about Molly -- she's absolutely fantastic! She truly cares about her…read moreclients and takes the time to get to know both you and your space. I'm very particular, and it was hard to find someone who could help me make my space feel like me. I knew what I wanted but didn't know how to bring it all together. Molly listened carefully, worked with my vision, and brought it beautifully to life. Her intuition, warmth, and gentleness were exactly what I needed. Thanks to her, my home and office have been completely transformed into cozy, comfortable spaces that finally feel like my own. I'll be using her for all of my future interior design needs and highly recommend her to anyone looking to transform their space and make it their own.

Molly was an absolute dream to work with. having to work remotely thru texts FaceTimes & emails-I…read morewas a little nervous. but we now have our beautiful custom couch and perfect ottoman here in our new home and we couldnt be happier! already looking forward to working with her again soon on our next project!

Suzanne has done several remodeling and design projects for us including a kitchen makeover,…read morefurniture and color selections for our home, window treatments, carpet selection, and new flooring. In all projects she has listened to what we want and delivered above expectations, very thorough and complete.

From the owner: At LakeShore Design we specialize in one thing-you! It is all about you and taking your sense of…read morestyle and turning it into everything you dreamed your house could be. Our goal is to give you a haven to come home to at the end of a busy day. A place that is uniquely you. Trends are fun, but they come and go quickly and they may not reflect who you are. At LakeShore Design we take what you like and make it truly gorgeous and do it in a way that lasts for years to come.

Terrible woman. Values as human been are minimum. Don't contract with her. Her designs are meh and…read morehas a terrible vibe.

Angela Todd has earned a national reputation as a preeminent design professional. She is…read moreuniversally respected in the design industry. More importantly, Angela is a kind, caring and uber talented individual.

No warranty service options after a year…read more We are not big people but the cushions settled quite a bit about 1.5 years of use. 2 adults in house. La Z Boy wanted to charge us over 500 dollars to add foam to lumbar and seat areas of two recliners on our 3K sectional. This is the 3 sectional we have purchased over the years and it will be our last.

We used this location for the warehouse only. We made an appointment through our store at Delta…read morePark, to set up a pickup time. The lady at the front desk was nice and efficient. The three guys in the warehouse (Jay, Jon and Blake) were wonderful! They loaded our furniture with care. They also showed us the electronics setup for our recliners. Would highly recommend this location!

Wow! I have been working with Julia and little by little since I bought my very first house about 6…read moremonths ago. She has been extremely patient with my decision making - always finding options that I feel comfortable with. (It's scary when you are a first time buyer- and realize how much it really is to furnish a home). We started off having a bunch of pre calls- where she got the vibe of me and my girlfriend's taste. And let me tell you .... It's not an easy feat when my style is PNW/ midcentury modern and my gf is English country side/ northeast . But we are SOOOOOOO happy. She sent us a doc of exactly what we were looking for- and even did it in phases. Little by little .... Am I right ? My favorite part- she always helps schedule and makes the delivery process up so smooth, I never have to worry about it. She is so responsive and on it. Thank you so much Julia- for making this semi - stressful task .... Fun!

From the owner: Whether you need help bringing your own vision to life, or you have no idea where to start, Little…read moreby Little provides design services to fit your needs including: - 1x1 consultations - inspo boards, design directions, and Pinterest boards - programming and space planning - CAD renderings, demo plans, new construction plan, electrical plans, updated floor plans, and elevations - selection of architectural finishes, fixtures and equipment - selection and purchasing of furnishings, decor and art - design of custom casework, millwork and furnishings - collaboration with architects, engineers and builders - complete interior construction drawing and specification packages

Contract work was sup-par. Still have eye sores and damages our my home and property. Many things…read morehad to be pulled off and re-completed. Owner contractor (James) screamed in my face when asking questions. Was fed up in the end and couldn't get them out of my house fast enough. Had to re-finish and repair many things once done. Many promises were not fulfilled. I will never use again or recommend to anyone. We did like architecture design and interior decoration help. But contractors help left us soured.

I ordered a vase from Vanillawood's online store as my first purchase from this company. The whole…read moreexperience start-to-finish was very pleasant with great customer service! Right after ordering, I received a personal email from Jenny, letting me know the item was going to be delayed a bit and she wanted to keep me in the loop. I received a few more emails from Jenny along the way keeping me updated on my order status. I really appreciated the wonderful customer service, it's hard to find these days, and my vase is beautiful! I will be a returning customer! :)