I am extremely disappointed with their design, which caused us significant frustration and added…read moreexpense. I would not recommend this firm to anyone. They specified 7' interior and exterior doors, which must be special-ordered and cost nearly three times more than standard 6'8" doors. By the time this issue was identified, the house was already framed. We requested that the contractor lower the door openings from 7' to 6'8", which required additional materials and labor. In construction, any change order means redoing completed work, resulting in unnecessary additional costs. The bathroom windows are also oversized for the rooms. No privacy. Additionally, the drawings were inconsistent across the three bathrooms. In two bathrooms, the toilets were correctly centered at 18", but in the third bathroom the toilet was centered at only 15", even though there was sufficient space for 18". The plumber had to move the toilet 3", which again resulted in added expense.

This review doesn't exist for any reason other than to let others know of our life-altering…read moreexperience from trusting AIRD with our home; a fact-based caveat emptor of sorts. An outcome of trusting AIRD is delayed retirement to fund remediation of design/construction defects so our 1000sf house can function w/o long-term structural, water & other damage. AIRD's reviews & ratings on this site as well other sites are compromised by reviews made by employees of the general contractor she collaborated with). (Rebuttal to Jan2023 reply: Alexandra Immel did not fully cover costs related to one of her firm's erroneous omissions. We were still stuck w a $3K balance for one subcontractors. We paid for/endured delays due to her employee's other omissions. Wasting $3K+, extra months of double rent/mortgage, do-over construction materials & labor is a tiny expense relative to our total cost of remediating issues that originate AIRD's design (& omissions), as well as trusting the contractor Alexandra so wholeheartedly recommended for executing AIRD's plans. The client should never need to research City construction energy code when they're paying professional designers. But I was forced to. Like most people, I *want* to give good reviews, want to believe that when several hundred thousands of dollars is being borrowed & spent, it's spent it wisely. In reality, some people will allow emotions to positively bias their reality of such a huge investment, their reviews, enable excuse-making for individuals they find personally amiable, overlook the aspects that were professionally lacking. Unlike them, for this project, I invested time & money not to make a new "friend" to forgive, but to have a home with better space & small 250sf addition for a better quality of life. The cure is almost always worse than doing things right w the right people from the start. We had/hv no choice but to remediate ASAP. The time to minimize risk of preventable rot (of materials Alexandra insisted on), leaks & other defects is upon discovery of such design defects, not 5-10 years down the road which is when they would have shown up in the form of compromised structural integrity (final product & plans were evaluated by several design/construction pros). There's no space for "positivity bias" in this case no matter how much benefit of the doubt I wanted to extend. When a project involves moving out/in, (14mos of gas guzzling time-suck commuting is more than adequate for adding 250sf & a bathroom), mortgage $, it's critical staff hv adequate skill, knowledge & attn to structural/enviro detail, be *up-to-date* on critical skills/issues involved (appropriate materials, enviro impact, bldg & energy codes). Also essential is a genuine leader of a team who also truly values the time & financial resources of their client. AIRD fell short in all these respects. I'll never forget the comment spoken out loud at an early zoom meeting where Alexandra Immel literally said, in her own words w/ a smile, "money is cheap" (interest rates were lower; conversation is on record). The standard *looking* design plans AIRD produced were so lacking in detail, especially at critical structural junctures that the builder Alexandra recommended could not to execute her firm's designs, w/o trial & error & multiple do-overs, as if they were learning on the job & lacked the experience Alexandra Immel claimed they had. They'll naturally blame each other but absent legal action, the client is stuck w/ the total cost. Cascades of decisions are based on upstream decisions & good data, visual renderings. In our case they were asked for & promised at the start. But were never delivered in a timely manner PRIOR to critical decision points. A logical *looking* workflow on paper from a designer means nothing w this frequency of omissions (incl on plans signed off by the then lone registered architect in the firm at that time & caught by the city inspector). Any builder is dependent not just on designers' plans, but also knowledge of & respect for city code, as well as time-tested experience. Per WA records for just the last 7 yrs, the builders so heartily, *gushingly* recommended by Alexandra Immel had numerous safety violations & violations involving unlicensed (in our case, also incompetent) workers. Per state court records the builders also have 16 cases listed, between the state SUPREME, Appellate courts plus superior courts of at least two counties. When I checked with the state, spoke with Olympia, Immel's own registration attempt as an architect stalled out over two decades ago. Which would be fine had she kept up with the ever-evolving field of residential design (sub 4000sf builds don't require registered architects). I wasn't looking for inspiration, just competency, honesty. What I got was, & is still to this moment, a nightmare of a mess to tediously undo & clean up at a cost of hundreds of thousands of dollars, robbing us of years of quality of life.

Heathers clients demand quality and that's precisely what she delivers. With a well structured and…read moreeducated approach she transforms a simple remodel into your favorite room in the house or a total remodel into a home you only dreamed of. Interiors To You has you in mind. Many of my good clients have worked closely with Heather and I've seen nothing but quality and happy customers.

I highly recommend anyone looking for an interior designer to give Heather a call. She helped us…read morewith the layout and color scheme for our office, and even though it was a small job she was extremely thorough, always easy to reach, and she had an instant feel of how everything should look. My wife tends to be skeptical about consultants and designers, but she was impressed with Heather's approach and very pleased with the results! I referred a friend of mine to Heather and got almost the exact same feedback, so I feel confident referring anyone I know who is looking for a quality designer for their project.

Are you looking for an interior designer? Look no further, because Mariko with The Apartment…read moreDesigner will blow you away with her stunning ideas and designs. My wife and I were looking to update our bedrooms, so after searching high and low, we found Mariko with The Apartment Designer. What was really unique and cool about the company was that it offers 2 options. 1) E-Design, and 2) Full Design & Setup. Since my wife and I love to be hands-on and wanted to feel part of the project, we chose the E-Design option, which is very budget friendly. After a quick phone consult, all you have to do is provide pictures/video of your space, some Pinterest boards of your ideas that you want your space to be, and then you send measurements. Then voila! Mariko works her magic and provides you an E-Design, along with a purchase list with direct links to websites. To say we're obsessed with the outcomes of our bedrooms is an understatement. Our rooms now have a sophisticated, elegant, and timeless look that we will enjoy for many years to come. Thank you, Mariko!

Mariko and her team are absolutely amazing! She is super creative and very organized. She has…read morebeen an integral part in my company building our Airbnb / Short Term Rental business. I have used her services many times and have always had a wonderful experience. I love her use of color and style in each space!

Robyn Niederegger helped us with a bathroom in our home badly in need of updating. She oversaw the…read moreconstruction plan, color, and design choices and helped out so much with many choices of lighting design, as well as every part of the project. Her help in the area of the tile for both the shower and the flooring, made the choices so easy and I love the final result. I loved her attention to detail and how she worked with us in terms of helping me find the right things for my particular style. She also gave us choices that I wouldn't have thought of, but I ended up absolutely loving, so I'm so glad that she again, provided different choices for us. I am so grateful for all of her help on this project and now I am so happy to have a bathroom that I'm proud to have guests use. Thanks so much Robyn!"

We just moved into our new home that was designed by Selena Fitch and Fitch Design Company. I…read morereally don't have the right words to communicate how absolutely gorgeous it turned out and so functional to live in. EVERYTHING was thought through with care and skill. I've waited so long for this dream to come true and it's even BETTER than I had ever imagined. Not only do they do the interior design/architecture, choosing the right finishes, fixtures, and colors - they can also handle the engineering and the permitting as well. Don't look any further than Fitch Design Company - you will be awestruck at what they can do!!!

Based on our experience, they design with little or no regard to the character of the neighborhood…read moreor the neighbors.

We used K Peterson Design for some design consultations during our remodel. Krissy was FANTASTIC to…read morework with. She was responsive, knowledgeable and helped us make our vision a reality. She is highly skilled in her craft. I would recommend K Peterson Design without hesitation.

Krissy provided excellent hands on service from start to finish. Her attention to detail and…read morepriority to provide consistent communication throughout the process gave us complete comfort all through our project. Additionally, Krissy's pristine design ability to take our vision and translate it into such a beautiful result was incredible. Overall great experience and would refer her in a heartbeat!

I was eager to work with Karolina after seeing her website. Previously, I've worked with interior…read moredesigners who restrict the use of color to small "pops" in an otherwise beige landscape. Karolina is not afraid of color! She listens, observes, and is generous with ideas and options. Over the last couple of years as our budget and time has allowed, she's helped us to evolve our home design including living room, office, entry, and bathroom. (We're still a work in progress, so forgive the too-small art in the office photo and other imperfections.) The best designs are those that feel like an expression of your own style, even if someone else has guided you to it. That's what working with Karolina has been like. She even came and personally hung some artwork to ensure it was placed perfectly. Thank you, Karolina!

First, I consider 4/5 a very good rating, and I offered to write a positive review for her because…read morewe are so pleased. I greatly appreciated Karolina's help in giving us advice for how to get ready for the sale of our house. She was highly skilled and thorough, giving me a check list of things to work on. We chipped away at the tasks for months. When we were close to ready to list our house, our real estate agent offered the services of her in-house stager, too. We took the additional advice (there wasn't much left to do - mostly adding decorating pieces) and our house sold within a week with multiple offers. It would have sold sooner but we had an offer review period.

We had a wonderful experience working with Sarah Hay, the founder of Astute Abode Design, on the…read moreexterior colors for our North Kitsap home. We have a large house that, although beautiful, has some awkwardness in its exterior design in the back. In the front, more than half of our facade has natural stone with predominantly warm tones. And to make things even more complicated, the original acrylic window frames are stark white... In spite of so many limiting elements, Sarah was able to come up with a great solution to our problem. The new color scheme compliments the peaceful atmosphere of our property and, at the same time, adds a touch of timeless sophistication to our slightly awkward house. Aside from having obvious creative talent, Sarah is a great listener and communicator, and will do her best to incorporate your personal preferences into the final product. I strongly recommend Astute Adobe Design for any project that involves colors and shapes.

FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE !! We are extremely happy with every…read moreaspect of our collaboration with designer Sarah Hay, Astute Abode Design. We are new to the Seattle area, so our realtor referred us to Sarah who helped us plan a full house renovation. She was very responsive & accommodating to our out-of-state travel schedule throughout the entire process. Sarah was instrumental in helping us plan the layout, design aesthetic and project oversight with the general contractor. Her resourcefulness & industry contacts were essential to accelerate the sourcing and ordering of a wide variety of products and materials. In addition, her attention to detail and problem solving skills were essential at each stage of this complete renovation. As experienced homeowners, we appreciated that Sarah took the time to understand and consider our preferences to encompass both style and function into our home design. She is a dependable and skilled designer with integrity and professionalism. We are very happy with the end result and could not have done this without her assistance. Helene & Charles, Seattle, WA