Beautiful fabrics and wonderful variety of selections at Cottage Whimsy. I really appreciated the…read morehelpful and knowledgeable design assistance.... made my search so much easier. Loved shopping here....

Unclear about charges involved and wasteful in their use of…read morefabric which is costly. Unresponsive and cares little about the satisfaction of the client. Would never return.

I have a weakness for fabrics (dating back to my textile courses in college), especially…read morehand-printed ones. Batiks, woodblock printing, and painting create dimension and texture on an otherwise flat surface. I spied this cotton yardage by Tribal Textiles at Total Design Source the other day, and the vibrant colorways scream summer. The company is one of the largest employers in a remote region of Zambia and is committed to providing sustainable employment, training, and a good working environment for its 100 employees. The prints are perfect for an occasional chair or a new pile of pillows for a seasonal refresh. Head over to Old Saybrook to see the collection.

From the owner: Interior and Home Design Studio offering custom window treatments, upholstery, slipcovers, pillows…read moreand bedding. Your source for wallcoverings, fabrics and trims, art, furniture, lighting, area rugs, carpeting, gifts and accessories. In Home Design Consultations available. Stop by to see our inspiration boards and allow us to educate you on what's new and different in the industry.

As more folks escape the city for the delights of the CT Shoreline, we benefit from the talent and…read moresophisticated taste they're bringing with them. Latest in the string of happy transplants (from Brooklyn), is this married couple who, between them, are a talented mashup of interior designer, antique seller, and art gallerist. Like many of us, they fell head over heels with an antique house with historic Olmsted Brothers gardens and moved their various businesses to Old Lyme. Artemisia is their charming shop tucked behind Cooley Gallery on Lyme Street. If you're anything like me, you'll swoon over the hand-printed Fortuny fabrics, the swatches of real silk velvet, and selection of pillows stitched up from the above. Rosemarie handles all the interior design and has a team of talented upholsters and furniture makers who can whip up your wildest dreams, while Marcello is off on the hunt for antiques and objects to fill the airy space. While there are plenty of pillows that have on my name on them, I was struck by Rosemarie's expansive inventory of printed and plain indoor/outdoor materials (no blah Sunbrella here!). She suggests putting these bulletproof fabrics to work indoors. Love the idea of a white velvet sofa, but kids, dogs, and other messy obstacles prevent you from diving in? Here it's a no-brainer, as these indestructible fabrics can take on any abuse you can throw at them. Genius. Check out their website for plenty of interior inspiration, and stop in to browse the fabric library and say hi.

I had a very nice conversation with a woman at this shop. I was looking to have some work done. She…read moreasked me to send her some pictures of what I needed done, which I did. She said she would get back to me with an estimate. That was 3 weeks ago and I haven't heard anything yet. Maybe she got busy or never received the pics. Although I did not get any mail failures on my email. IDK, just saying!

From the owner: Design Essence Inc. of Old Saybrook CT. is a premier interior design store showcasing fine…read morefurnishings, accessories, and original art, its unique presentation the vision of A.S.I.D. member and principal Jan Blonder.

My husband and I, like many others, decided to renovate our house (kitchen, living room, and…read morebathroom) during the pandemic. I can't even begin to describe how much weight was lifted off my shoulders with Monica's expertise. She made it so easy, always took my budget into account, and always made sure to work around the things we personally liked. She answered all of my questions timely and educated me on things that would truly work for my family. When I say she surpassed all my expectations, I truly mean it! You will not be disappointed! 10/10 recommend!

After struggling to decorate our new home for over a year I reached out to Monica to inquire about…read moreher services and to evaluate if it was actually something We could afford. She was attentive, professional and provided reassurance during our consultation that our home could become what we always dreamt of within our budget. We Loved every detail of our package and when certain items were unavailable/sold out she was able to go back to the drawing board and find us not 1 or 2 but 5 other options for replacement to choose from. We have made 20x more progress in less than a month than we have in a whole year of being in our home with her design kit. She provided above and beyond what was expected and we would 100% recommend working with Monica for all your home improvement designs! We look forward to working with her again in the future .

Lisa has such a creative vision for interior design. Her portfolio speaks for her talents. She…read morepossesses a wealth of knowledge and experience. I've worked with many designers, but Lisa Davenport is someone I'd recommend above all others.

From the owner: High end Interior Design firm, specializing in renovations, new construction and furniture design.read more

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.