I can't say enough great things about Rachel! She's been such a huge help throughout our new home…read morebuild -- guiding me through every decision and keeping me sane along the way. Her input on our master bathroom design was a total game-changer, and everything turned out amazing. She's easy to work with, super knowledgeable, and always has the best ideas. I'm so glad I reached out to her and can't wait to keep working together. Highly recommend -- 10/10!!

From the owner: - Vacant Home Staging - Occupied Home Staging…read more- Design Services

MACK is a beautifully curated store. I would have liked to take everything in the shop home with…read moreme! They are located in the Trenholm Plaza, which since I graduated from college has turned into real shopping destination. The items in the store run the gamut from jewelry all the way to upholstered furniture. I love the mix of textures in the shop. It's easy to feel intimidated in a place like this, but several staff members asked if they could help us. While we ultimately didn't find what we needed here, I have no doubt that next time we are searching for something that MACK will be on our list of places to stop! MACK also offers interior design services for both residential and commercial spaces. Follow them on Facebook to see more great photos and keep up with special offers.

I think is said the word "beautiful" about a hundred times when I popped in for the Spring Open…read moreHouse. This is a wonderful store with an eclectic mix of unique pieces of furniture, home furnishing, artwork, jewelry and other accessories. The thing that drew me in the most were the items that make a house feel like a home... an adorable set of salt and pepper shakers, a fabulous bar set, or an adorable set of cocktail napkins that would surely liven up any party. The store goes on forever (I never realized how big that space is) so you'll have plenty of things to see and choose from. This is a great place to pick up an unexpected gift or a little something for yourself. I'm sure I'll be stopping by again soon!

Fine furnishings, art, antiques, interior design. Run by Ford Boyd Bailey, with a natural, clean…read morestyle. She picks some of the most interesting antique pieces, mixed with natural rugged wood accessories, zebra and other skins, unusual and innovative lighting... Ford has been featured in Southern accents, Better Homes and Gardens, and numerous local publications. Style is subjective to a degree, but I think I am completely safe in stating that Verve epitomizes an appealing natural look that can be appreciated by everyone. Highly recommended....

Recommendations for Renovations with Ellen Taylor Interiors (ETI)…read more If you are embarking on a kitchen renovation with ETI, here are our recommendations, based on our experience this past spring: 1 - Make sure you give yourself leeway in your contract with ETI to get competing bids, when Ellen Taylor brings you estimates / bids for material and work. Ellen told us up front that she would provide "contractor prices" for the various subs and materials. In practice, many of her estimates were sky-high, which complicated schedules and caused "issues" and scheduling delays when we sought and then, accepted, more reasonable alternative bids. 2 - Do not let ETI schedule the replacement of (hardwood) floors in your kitchen (and bathroom), prior to the electrical, plumbing, painting and tile renovation work. We believe strongly that the floor should have been finished last. We paid $5,200 (including Ellen's fee) for brand new hardwood floors ... which we will never enjoy as new floors. We were very stressed after the floors were finished, during all the remaining work. We expressed our serious concern before the floors were installed; Ellen and her assistant assured us that they "did this all the time". We feel this was very bad practice, and unnecessarily cost us much anxiety and worry, in addition to wear and tear to our brand new floors. Also, ensure that the floor installers cover your cabinets with plastic before the work; ours were not, resulting in unnecessary mess. 3 - Know the ETI person you will be working with. When we contracted with ETI, we thought the 20% management fee would be for Ellen Taylor's involvement. We were then assigned an assistant. Meet the assistant ahead of time, and make sure you are happy with paying for that assistant's time at 20% of your renovation budget (or whatever management fee you are charged by ETI.) 4 - Consider contracting with Ellen Taylor for design advice on an hourly basis, and not for renovations. We were much happier with her design input than with any part of the renovation. (Wear your "bulletproof" ego jacket; we found that Ellen was not especially diplomatic about design choices you make/ have made that she disagrees with.)

This firm talks a good plan but delivers no more than can be found though a simple Google search…read more After contracting for design services on a house reno, most of what they presented was either ideas I originally brought to them or stock photos grabbed from the internet. Also, be advised that the prices on goods from them will be high-end retail with a 20% management fee added. I did contact them concerning my disappointment and, over two weeks later, I have yet to hear back.

I requested through Costco someone to come and take measurements for a desk/bookshelf in the…read moreoffice and Beth came and provided us with a design that she worked with her Autocad while she was here. We approved the design and waited about four months for the huge piece to be built. It looks wonderful and it is just what we wanted. Two countertop 4 feet pieces had to be built again and replaced because there was a gap of about .5 inch on each side that the installer told us about when he finished and he assured us it was all the way from the back wall and not just on the front which they eventually tried to blame on the wall. Even if the wall was bowed the measuring should have accounted for the variance. What is important here is that they did replace the two 4 foot pieces with two new slightly larger pieces that make it all the way to the wall and leave no gaps at all. It took some explaining to the owner/manager and he ordered the replacement pieces and this time he sent two people that had to do some disassembling but got it done in less than four hours and did a great job. The company will stand behind their work and make any repairs to make it look professional and that is why even if we had to wait a little longer we are giving them 5 stars. Very happy with the work done and if I had to use them again I would do it in a heartbeat.

LOVE our new closets from the Closet Factory! We got multiple bids and theirs was the least…read moreexpensive. That said, the quality is top notch. And the service has been excellent! We worked with Betsy Smith and she quickly understood what we wanted and presented options. She's very responsive- even after the sale is made. I have nothing but great things to say about these folks!

Nichol Hare served as our buyer's agent for the purchase of a home in the Lexington area moving…read morehere from northern Virginia. After 21 years since our last move I think we were a bit more like naive first-time buyers than we should have been. Nichol steadied our emotions and expectations, helped us understand the area, and was phenomenal with the logistics of scheduling many visits in a short time all around Columbia to conquer the seller's market from out of state. She helped us understand the myriad details of home buying, arranged many of those details for us, and has not disappeared after the closing date. We appreciate Nichol's generosity, steady professionalism, friendliness, and eagerness to be of help. We strongly recommend her to anyone looking to buy their next home in greater Columbia, SC.

From the owner: Staged 2 Sold Realty specializes in helping sellers get a home ready then SOLD…read moreOur staging Realtors go the extra mile to help not just sellers but buyers also. Whether buying, selling or staying put Staged 2 Sold Realty is the real estate experts you want.

Jamie and his team did an amazing job! They went out of their way to ensure they got exactly the…read moreright paint--no substitutions. Very professional. They finished quickly without sacrificing quality. I highly recommend!

OMG, they were amazing. Very responsive and provided a reasonable quote. I currently don't have…read morethe resources but when I do, I will be using Reed!!