My girlfriend took me to meet Michael at White House Designs - and what a worthwhile trip it was!…read more The knowledge of the products, the relationships with the vendors, they pure joy of conversations, Michaels was all mine for an afternoon and what a home it created!! He used the CAD system to make sure everything fit properly, and to help visualize creative ideas. My home is truly beautiful empty, I was afraid nothing could add to it's beauty, but somehow, White House Designs made it happen for me. I'm very happy with my entire experience from shopping to delivery. No hesitation, 5 star!

In April of this year (2023), I purchased a table from White House in Wayne New Jersey. It was…read moredelivered in June and there were no issues with the delivery and everything was fine. Shortly after getting the table, I placed a couple of plastic bottles on it. Later, I noticed scratches where I had placed the bottles (see attached photo). I thought the scratches might just be marks on the surface and tried to rub them out. I used a plastic scrubber and only made matters worse. I contacted the sales rep at White House Furniture and their response was basically, "oh, well." They would do nothing to help me repair the damage aside from giving me the name of a refinisher. This is a DINING ROOM TABLE but now I am now afraid to put anything on it because it scratches so easily. This table, plus delivery cost me almost $2,000 and I am stuck with a table that needs to be covered to be used. I might as well have gone to a Bob's furniture store and purchased a cheap one if it is going to be covered all the time. I like working with the smaller vendors but will not support vendors who do not stand behind their products. Avoid these people.

I couldn't be happier with the flooring job that was done in my basement! The team was incredibly…read moreefficient, finishing in a timely manner, and every detail was perfect. The owner was very communicative and made sure to follow through just as promised--finishing exactly when he said he would. The entire project went smoothly and exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend them.

We bought three vanities from Paramus Kitchen & Bath, one 49" and two 24", and when they were…read moredelivered, quality was well below expectations. All three units had rather big uneven gaps. The drawers on the big one are misaligned. They even installed top drawers in the exact spot where the sinks go, even though we bought the sinks and tops from them at the same time. Our contractor had to tear the drawers apart and reattach the fronts just to make the vanities usable. What is also interesting, when we ordered it, the salesperson did hand-drawing of the big vanity. This drawing is probably the only blueprint that was used during manufacturing. The paint on the edges is already wearing off. There are a couple of places where the primer is showing through. And the vanities we received look somewhat different from the showroom models, which had tight, clean gaps, not the big, uneven ones we got. We even stopped by the store to show them the issues. The person who took our order said she would send someone to our home to look at the problems. We never heard from her again. To be fair, the countertops are exceptionally good. But as we understand it, they are manufactured and installed by a different company that Paramus Kitchen & Bath subcontracts. After vanities were installed, they came to our home, took all the measurements, then in a few days they came again and installed countertops. Top quality. Out of our entire renovation, buying from Paramus Kitchen & Bath was the biggest mistake we made.

Paramus Kitchen & Bath is a wonderful place! John and his talented team created a beautiful kitchen…read morefor us ... and even helped us completely redesign and reconfigure the space when a building issue forced us to switch gears just after the reno got underway. We had to go with all new cabinets, new counter choices and more, and John guided us patiently through the entire process, helping us choose the best options for us, from overall style, color scheme, and materials. When we had to make decisions while out of town, again, John came to the rescue -- he showed us designs via FaceTime, and when we weren't sure which granite to choose (all long-distance!), we trusted him to help us decide on which one worked best. He was accessible and beyond patient when we kept fretting about this or that detail. The folks behind the scenes were amazing to work with too: Tania and David at the quarry, who designed the granite slabs and backsplash to highlight the beautiful natural stone, and Slawek, whose expertise with cabinetry is above and beyond. The kitchen came together beautifully, with a keen eye to design, professionalism, exquisite craftsmanship, while maximizing use of every inch of space. Many thanks to John and his entire team for giving us our new dream kitchen: tiny but mighty!

The pricing at Girard Interiors is overly complex and highly inflated. No one there can give me a…read morestraight or consistent response on pricing and they find every way possible to up-charge. Their business practice is to tack on additional fees to already high prices. For example, they charge significant penalties for using fabric not bought directly through them, high delivery fees, additional charges for foam and any material used, credit card fees, etc. Where they can take advantage of any opportunity to maximize price, they do. What's worst, though, is that many of these penalties and fees are not even revealed until after it's too late to back out. The way they conduct business is shady and leaves a bad taste in your mouth.

My husband and I had the best experience with Nikki. She was so patient and helpful pick out our…read morefabric for our stools. She loves her job and loves to help to make sure we were satisfied in every way. Will be back !!!!

Renovating an apartment in NYC can be daunting...unless you're smart, and hire Clare. From day one,…read moreshe made the process seamless and fun. Her insight based on years of experience dealing with the intricacies of this city, and her work ethic are the combination you need to get started. My project is completed and I'm thrilled with the results -- in no small part thanks to Clare. We should all love the space we're in...stop thinking about how to improve yours and just do it! STEP ONE: CALL CLARE!

My husband and I cannot speak highly enough about Clare Donohue & 121 Studio Kitchen and Bath…read moreDesign. Clare has impeccable taste, high quality standards, and is masterful at understanding construction and dealing with contractors and subcontractors. Clare worked with us on planning and managing a gut renovation project on a pre-war apartment. We had a lengthy co-op board approval process and issues involving the Landmarks Commission. Without Clare's help, we wouldn't have survived these processes. Clare is superb at communicating, followup, and anticipating and preventing problems. She is resourceful and has wonderful contacts for things like speciality painting. We are thrilled with our apartment and love Clare's design. We would hire Clare again in a heartbeat and recommend her, without reservation, to anyone considering any sized project.

You can never go wrong with John and his staff. He is knowledgeable about fabrics and has great…read moredesign sense. He has reupholstered our 40-year-old sofa three times, each time looking better than the first! And damn, his custom valances are worthy of House Beautiful! I would not go anywhere else.

I took in my grandmother's old wingback for a "modern cabin" makeover. I had done a little research…read moreand felt comfortable enough to take the risk and just go for it. I'm so glad I did. The entire staff at Edison Upholstery was very friendly and supper easy to work with. John is a master at his craft. He possesses a vast knowledge of furniture history (I learned a few things along the way), is keen to share both that knowledge and his opinion, and went above and beyond my expectations. I picked a tricky toile pattern for a tufted chair and he was able to isolate the pattern in each tuft. It's now a focal point of the entire cottage. Sure, things got a little pricey, but when you're asking for a highly skilled craft to be applied to a piece of cherished antique furniture, skimping is the low road.

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.

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!