We had finally decided to renovate our condo and had no idea what we wanted. In comes Brad and…read moreKendra to the rescue! They were very thorough and had a lot of reference material we could look at to help us narrow in on our vision. Both Brad and Kendra asked us a lot of questions of what we were looking to achieve and through our input were able to come up with a final look we were absolutely thrilled with! They were very responsive and quick to follow up and came up with multiple alternate ideas when we were unsure about something. Overall we were most happy with the design and color choices that perfectly matched what we had pictured in the back of our minds. They are very flexible whether you're a person who love every minutia of choice or want to throw caution to the wind and let them use their imagination to come up with a design! We would strongly recommend them if you want a unique design or vision that has yet to be discovered!

I was overwhelmed at the prospect of staring at paint chips and second guessing my selections…read more Brad came in and did a walk through on short notice. He accounted for the flooring, direction of light and our existing furniture and transformed our dated home with his paint selections. His picks were spot on. He followed up and communicated with us impeccably. Save yourself the headache and let his eye do the work!

Mark designed my South End loft and it was GORGEOUS! I had failed miserably at trying to design it…read moremyself. Mark made my loft a home! I fully recommend Mark and his impeccable taste!

Mark Allen is a young, upcoming designer who is located in Boston. His designs are fresh,…read moreinnovative, and cost effective. He is a personable man who always considers the client's needs when designing for them. He is adept at a variety of design styles, from traditional to contemporary. What distinguishes Mark from other designers is his drive, which enables him to satisfy his customer's needs in a timely and efficient manner. When Mark designed my space, he was able to incorporate my favorite pieces with new purchases in a cohesive manner, blending them as if they had always been together. I was completely satisfied with the work he did for me and would wholeheartedly recommend him to others

Studio Verticale offers some beautiful European products, from sleek modern kitchens/baths to…read moreunique door/slider offerings. I worked with the owner Mila, Designer David and their team of quality trades people. They didn't try to push their tastes on me, but listened to what I liked and had great ideas to help guide me with choices. They put in space saving glass doors from Italy and installed a gas fireplace in my living room that I'm extremely satisfied with. They handled everything (permit/electrician/contractor). Overall a great experience and I'm contemplating using them again for other projects in my condo in Boston.

My experience with Mila and Studio Verticale were top notch! As a designer, Mila really understood…read morewhat I was "envisioning" for my space and she was able to help me incorporate it into my home. From the very beginning, her service was impeccable. She and her installer, Igor, took care to install my sliding doors in a professional manner and the follow-up, even after everything was finished, was wonderful. I highly recommend Mila and Studio Verticale!

We had hired an designer/architect to design this space. He charged $150/hr. 3 drawings and 3…read moremeetings later it was clear that he was not listening to us and had not even come close to what we had requested. That debacle cost us $2100. We read about Arcbazar.com and decided to try them. We submitted drawings of the space with measurements, described the project and what we would like to see and accomplish, photos of the space. We bid a low $600 for the project and submitted asking for completion in 2 weeks. Within a few days we had 10 people from around the world interested in our project. During the process we received requests for clarification or more information. At the end of the process we had 7 submissions most including elevations, renderings, materials lists and sources. All of these submissions met our basic criteria. All were impressive and beat the $150/hr guy in presentation, value and execution. You can send the designs to friends and family to help you rank the designs. We all agreed on our top 1, 2 and 3 designs. I requested and was given the contact information for our top ranked designer. We have contacted that person to modify the initial design. That is outside of Arcbazar but have to say this part of the process is also going splendidly at a reasonable price. We are thrilled with this process and will never go back. Hints: ~ You might want to allow more time for your project ~ Offer a little more money. The top guy only gets a portion of the pie. ~ Ana, in the office, is also accessible by phone for questions. Just have to work in their time zone. ~ The more specific you are the better results. ~ Our bids came from Armenia, Belaruse, Italy, France, Romania, etc So you get an international flare.

Using Arcbazar was a great experience from the beginning to end! The website was easy to use and…read morethe communication was excellent. It was remarkable how easy, efficient, and non-time consuming it was obtaining these designs; no taking off work to let them in the house etc. The follow-up from Arcbazar was top-notched. We had 13 designers from around the world sign up for our kitchen remodeling project and ended up with a total of 6 designs. 3 of these designs provided excellent ideas on how to rearrange our kitchen after knocking down the wall between the dining room and kitchen to open the space up; ideas we would have never thought of! Our first choice ended up being the design submitted from France! We love it! It has a bit of a European feel to it; beautiful, welcoming, cozy, and very functional. After the kitchen is completed, we plan to use Arcbazar again for a basement remodeling project.

At the end of the walkway between two long buildings is a tiny little showroom that instantly…read moretransports you to the world of fine European design. If you live in Boston / Cambridge and have a small deck or terrace, you could get something here that is reminiscent of a fine hotel in Barcelona, London, or Milan. Beware - this is not a general outdoor furniture store carrying products like what you'd take home from a Home Dept - but a showroom that has examples of fine modern design. It's not for everyone but again, if you can afford it, this is a nice place to do some damage to the credit cards!

saw this bed in a Milan design studio a couple of years ago. i remember it as leather, sexy and…read morespendy. the type you mentally file in "someday". fast-forward 2011 and found it again at store's catalogue, now received 3mos after order. when you're ready to graduate from boxspring or ikea to a classic-keeper, look here (just don't pick mine). http://www.zanotta.it/en/products/Beds/1880_81_Caracalla.htm

I highly regret my decision to work with Decoraid and would urge friends or strangers against…read moreworking with them, and I feel personally taken advantage of. The final outcome took over 9 months and left 40% of the proposal unfilled with no payment back to me for missing services. My main feedback is that the process the firm runs is *incredibly* inefficient and leaves almost no opportunity for collaboration. The other is that the designers are basically just internet shoppers, with no connection to the things they're actually buying. With two in person meetings followed by a single proposal, there's basically no chance to actually get a good outcome. No one knows exactly what they want in the first meeting, and if they did they wouldn't need Decoraid. It takes working through options and figuring out what works well together. Neither designer I worked with (I was given a new designer after 4+ months of nothing happening with the first) used a pinterest board (something that seems super weird for an interior designer) that we could have collaborated through. Instead, they sent over single rug options without any context on other pieces that would fit with it. The reason I would pay someone $2,000 to help design a studio apartment would be for their creative spirit and perspective, and neither were proactive at all - basically just taking the things I wanted and googling them to find options. If you see a couch without pillows or a blanket, shouldn't she be calling out that I need that? Shouldn't she be architecting what to do with a blank 2 floor wall that's 20 feet wide? This seems to be a foundational expectation hearing about friends' experiences with other designers. The other missing aspect is that the designers used entirely cookie cutter options - only limited to West Elm, Crate and Barrel, and All Modern. Interior Designers are supposed to know more than you and do things you can't do in your own free time. They're supposed to have a good eye and be tuned in to off the beaten track options, visiting markets and fairs and hunting for good options. To be honest, they weren't even been good at the cookie cutter options - suggesting terribly uncomfortable itchy thin rugs, and couldn't find a Brass Mirror that was available to order which I found for myself within 10 minutes of looking. Of the first three items to arrive, I returned two of them because they didn't fit. With the amount of effort this took on my side and the time it's taken and the bad results it's yielded, along with no recourse for missing items from the initial proposal, I feel taken advantage of.

Money well invested! Decor Aid is literally my dream come true as it comes to home design. I've…read morealways wanted a well decorated home but I don't have the talent needed (so I wasted a lot of money throughout my life buying furniture that ultimately didn't go well with other items I already had) nor the money to pay tens of thousands for traditional interior designers to come decorate my home. Decor Aid allowed me to get the help I wanted for a very affordable price. My living room pieces are now arriving and I love the result. Because I live out in the suburbs in Boston, they did not have a person that could come to my home. However, they still helped me my putting me in contact with their NYC office (Meredith Cook was my designer, she's amazing) and we did all the work through skype/phone/email. It was very convenient. Meredith was very professional, responsive and patient (with the couple of times I changed my mind) and really tried to work with me in understanding my style before proposing a plan. I plan on using them again for the other rooms in my house.

Professional, good pricing, on time, produce delivered as ordered. Would highly recommend…read morePlantscapes Design

If you're looking for solid german kitchens, this is as good as they get. The manufacturing of…read morethese kitchens is solid, and the designs speak for themselves. But was most impressive are the staff here. They are knowledgeable, prompt, extremely good listeners, and professional. It was incredible working with them on my kitchen.

From the owner: Kitchen Remodeling Cabinet Maker…read moreInterior Design

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Heidi at POSH Boston. I can't imagine using anyone else…read more She has helped me organize my home multiple times, and every experience has been exceptional. Heidi brings such genuine positivity, warmth, and happiness to her work. She has an incredible talent for seeing opportunities and solutions I would never think of, and her eye for organization is unmatched. I trust her 100%, and every time she leaves, my home feels lighter, calmer, and more functional. I'm so grateful I met her and will continue to use her for years to come! If you're looking for someone who is not only amazing at what she does but also an absolute joy to have in your space, Heidi is it. THANK YOU HEIDI!

Heidi is the absolute best. She somehow manages to understand her clients needs even before they do…read more- envisioning how a space can work, and then setting to the rather arduous task of making it happen. We live in a small space, so organization is the key to helping it feel livable. Heidi came in and gently (but firmly) helped us relief ourselves of the chaos that had crept into our lives and create a harmonious space that works now. So grateful to her!

Fantastic! I have been to the store numerous times. I have purchased a number of items at the store…read moreranging from gifts for family to items for decorating my own home. I've had the pleasure of attending a few events that have been hosted at their location in Fort Point. The Barbara Lynch dinner a few months ago was incredible. If you have an opportunity go check out this store, the owners are fantastic, friendly and very helpful. If your decorating your home or need some good ideas for a gift this a great place to visit.

This place is so cool! They have some really nice art and a great selection of home decor. My…read morewife and I were looking specifically for an Ork Poster which is a neat neighborhood map of Boston. On the Ork website we saw that Twelve Chairs stocks the posters so we went down there to see what they look like in person. We talked to one of the co-owners and she was nice and very knowledgeable. We purchased the Ork Poster and we will definitely be back for more home stuff. The space they are in is awesome. It's like an old warehouse/loft that they converted into a really great show room for all of their furniture and homey knickknacks. You've got to check this place out.