I appreciate how Marissa and her team not only make great design decisions but also explain the…read morereasons behind them. Like why certain pieces look best together, how dimensions affect design, and even the scheduling process. Instead of getting furniture and accessories in a little at a time, everything was set up on one day for a fun and exciting grand reveal. Our calming primary bedroom is just our style and the custom cabinets with built-in bar and display cases make our lounge multi-functional. The Design MACS team were so accommodating and flexible as our project grew. It was a great experience. Laura

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 have been looking for an interior designer for a while because I recently renovated my living and…read moredining room. Furnishing it has been a challenge since the Mrs. and I have different taste. Basically, I needed a professional mediator. I found Ron Nathan Interior Design on Houzz. He had great reviews and his portfolio and photo gallery looked beautiful. Our first meeting with Ron was great. He toured our place, took photos and wrote some notes. Our next meeting was at his design studio. He presented us with the furniture layout and gave us his suggestions on what furniture and fabrics would go together. From start to finish our place came together within four months since furniture and other items were custom made. Working with Ron was such a pleasure. He is professional, has excellent customer service and really wanted us to be happy (if we weren't sure about something he wasn't pushy and if we weren't happy he would do everything he could to make things right)! If you want a great interior designer contact Ron Interior Designs.

We have worked with Ron Nathan in 3 homes over the past 22years. He and his staff are very…read moreprofessional and informative. They coordinated all of the tradesmen and maintain control throughout. My husband and I both travel for business and our time is limited. We have been more than satisfied with a level of service that is absolutely amazing. Our daughter has just purchased a home and is working with Ron to plan future projects so that mistakes will be avoided. I highly recommend Ron Nathan!

Love this business! Wish I had more windows. They have a large selection of curtains, rods, and…read moreshades that you will not find anywhere else. Staff is so helpful and follows up on your satisfaction.

Can't say enough great things about Coco and Lisa Ontiveros. Love love love Lisa and the beautiful…read morework she has done on our house to date. She has exquisite taste and has been so patient in working with our budget and timing. She took the time to really get to know me and my family, my personality, likes and dislikes and lifestyle and brought it all together to give me the look and functionality that I want and need. The extra bonus is I now have a wonderful new friend also. I highly recommend Coco!

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 loved Affordable Interior Design so much I used it twice. I worked with Betsy both times - first…read moremoving into a one bedroom from a studio and getting all new furniture, then moving into a new one bedroom with a totally different layout and re-using as much as possible. As a bachelor without design sense it was one of the best investments I could have made. It saved me so much time and anxiety about which pieces to pick and every single person who has visited has been amazed by how nicely decorated my apartment is. The process is exactly as described by other reviewers - introductory call, questionnaire, in home visit, and follow up call a week or two later with a mood board and shopping list. Betsy was incredibly personable and easy to talk to. I was also impressed with how much her suggestions matched my style even though I didn't have the vocabulary to communicate it. Everything fit within my constraints and preferences and Betsy helped with follow up questions and suggestions as pieces came in and as I decided to swap out a few pieces.

When we moved last year from our home in Ridgewood we were sad to leave behind all of the…read moreremodeling that made our place so beautiful, comfortable & functional ... and simply just "ours" with 30+ years of family memories. Moving into our new townhome we knew right away that we needed to renovate to make it "ours" but we were concerned that we would not be able to find someone that we could work with to accomplish turning someone else's home into ours. But whether by luck or by fate ... we connected with Sharon Sherman of Thyme & Place Design in Wyckoff for the renovation of our entire first floor, including a new kitchen and bathroom. Here are our top 5 reasons we consider ourselves so very fortunate to have found her. (1) She listens and gets to know you. There is no "one size fits all" in her approach to designing for her clients. Rather, she starts with discovering what her client's functional requirements are for the space while also beginning the process of understanding their aesthetic. We never felt that she was imposing her choices on us but rather guiding us to discover what would work functionally and aesthetically. (2) She possesses a beautiful aesthetic sense that allows her to create spaces that you will feel comfortable in, and as much as possible, that are "timeless". (3) She has partnered for many years with a local contractor, Veenstra & Sons, who she trusts to execute her designs and with whom she works extraordinarily well. (4) She stays involved with her projects ... not micromanaging but keeping an open line of communication with her contractor partner, being involved with all important decisions and visiting the site periodically to check in on the progress and that of the work of the sub-contractors (she knows almost all of them and they know the quality of work she expects from them!). We never felt that we, or our project, was ever neglected. (5) While all these reasons would be enough for you to want to engage Sharon for your next project ... there is one more ... and that is she is just fun to work with. Her excitement when she presents a new design, suggests a new type of kitchen appliance to consider or simply comes up with new idea is contagious. We love the new space that she has created with us and have begun the process of settling in and creating new memories with family and friends. It is a joy to cook in our new kitchen that is designed so thoughtfully. We look forward to a number of new projects with Sharon to complete our home, including a new master bath and living room fireplace.

From the owner: Sharon creates design solutions that are uniquely matched to the needs and tastes of the clients. A…read morecreative partnership with her design team, which includes an architect, a NJ licensed home improvement contractor, and a full spectrum of interior finish professionals as well as a landscape design firm, brings the highest level of professionalism to the finished project.

Donne is an absolute dream to work with. I've gone to multiple places looking to redo window…read moretreatments in my family room and kitchen. She was able to find exactly what I was looking for - which several other shops could not. She's incredibly patient, creative, an absolute joy to work with. My family room looks AMAZING!

From the owner: Wostbrock Home specializes in home furnishings, accessories, decor, carpet, wood flooring, window…read moretreatments, wall coverings, lighting, interior design and working with the trade.