I never thought I could afford an interior designer until now. Betsy has a truly unique and helpful business model. She met with myself and my husband, sized up our apartment and taste and then supplied us with a fantastic list of items to furnish and decorate our apartment. We bought about 90% of what she suggested and managed to stay within our budget. If you are completely motivated to change your living space, Betsy is the interior designer for you. You have to be ready to do the work (purchasing, assembling) once you have her suggestions...but that's what makes it "affordable." Great business! Thank you Betsy! read more

If I could give them ten stars I would. We dealt with Kelsey Surock, first a few years ago, where she speaheaded a complete makeover of our three-bedroom Upper East Side apartment. We're a family with two teenagers, maybe a bit older and more 'settled' han their target audience, so we weren't completely sure if this service was for us. The cost was so low comparitively, and they make now $$ off of the price of the items they source After an initial interview and questionairre, she visits for a few hours and proceeded to do what it take others who charge five times what she charges five times as long. Measuring, getintg a sense of our interests, the sorts of people we are, how to express our identities through our decor, and how we function, or wish to function, in our apartment. By the time she left - after just a few hours - we had an agreed upon layout. Less than a week later, bang. She sourced all of the items online, gave us detailed instrructions on where things would go, i.e. plug-and-play. We went for retro-modern shabby chic - a few substantial pieces mixed inexpensive but nice looking items. She gave us options at various price points. For more $$ they'd bring in their own people but we actually loved the process where we handle the ordering and installation. What's especially wonderful is how patient she was and generous with he at all times. Wee had some concerns about what was sourced (being type A people we always question things), and she worked with us, sourcing alternatives, etc. rather than making us feel as though we're butting in. But I can say that, ultimately, she was right about everything. When we doubted that a navy couch was too unusual (and easy to spot dust), when we installed it it was PERFECT. I'm writing this now because after two years we heard from them about a new service they offer, which is a 'refresh' of the origital design. A visit, assessment, and perhaps moderate changes. I am now sitting in my 'refreshed' apartment" and just after a few weeks we have a beautiful new rug better rug, a few more vibant colors courtesy of some inexpensive accessessory items, etc. Kelsey is very easy to be around, whipsmart, and the ideas - and explanations underlying them - flow out of her rapidly and coherently. I hear that Betsy is great but if you work with her protege Kelsey I doubt that it's a step down., I would use them without hesitation, especially before they end upon HGTV! read more

"I looove your red chair!!" That's usually the first thing people say when they walk into my cozy and stylish apartment on the Upper West Side. Each time that happens, I thank Betsy under my breath. It was at Betsy's ever-so-subtle insistence that I get that chair as we browsed through several furniture catalogues and websites. Luckily, I took her advice on that chair along with other really great pieces and decorating suggestions that I never would have thought could all blend together so beautifully and still reflect what I had in mind at such an affordable price. I really love coming home to my Shangri-la! read more

Betsy made my husband and I see our our home in a whole new light. Thanks to her, we now have a design concept and a plan that is both functional and great looking for our new apartment. My husband and I are very indecisive and constantly disagree on aesthetics. It was great to have someone so talented to assist us in coming up with a plan that pleases us both. You will not regret hiring Betsy! read more

So much more than I could have hoped for. Betsy is fun, funny, and REALLY good at Interior Design. The 3 hour plan was perfect. read more

Angela is awesome, she's helping me with a home renovation. Picking colors, where to put furniture and other details that make a house a home. Loved my virtual consult. Convenient weekend hours as well. read more

When looking to most efficiently use the little space we have in NYC, going with affordable interior design is a total no brainer. I work from home so creating the right balance of professional mixed with soothing was critical. Kelsey did a great job of taking into account my personality, profession, and nuances to source an amazing list and then take the feedback I gave her on that list and come back with even better iterations. There is tremendous value in using their services as many decorating ideas helped me create my zen place... read more

The team is very organized and addresses their client efficiently. Allison helped me and guided me to the right paint colors for the apartment. read more

Allison was my designer and did an outstanding job. She came up with an exceptional plan for redecorating my space. She is a great listener and totally understood my preferences (including those that were budget-related) and made suggestions afterwards that far exceeded my expectations. As a company, Affordable Interior Design's streamlined process cuts straight to the chase with a detailed questionnaire even before your assigned designer visits. Going by my experience, you are guaranteed a very authentically personalized plan that you never knew that you wanted! read more

Betsy taught an excellent class on the basics of Interior Design where, unfortunately, I found out that I'm breaking all the rules. She's inspired me to take the time to redecorate according to her laws, and has made it VERY easy for me to understand what the course of action is to create a great apartment based on my own personal style. I can't wait to go to her next class. It's a great gift for others, too! read more

Betsy is wonderful. She helped us arrange our existing furniture and select new pieces for our new apartment. She ran through helpful exercises with us to rethink the way we had setup different rooms and helped optimize the use of space. She chose great new furniture for us that worked with our budget and added color and character to our place. I would highly recommend working with her! read more

"Paulina was very nice and helpful. We did a kitchen remodel last year, and it looks fantastic thanks to all the choices she made. Now we are working on new furniture in the living room. She came up with a perfect plan! Thx so much Paulina!" read more

Just took the HGTV addict master class. It was great! Very helpful in determining where to start and then other "tips and tricks" like how high to place art. Also helpful is the retail rundown to avoid wasting time at stores that don't excel in certain things and where to spend to avoid poor quality. I also purchased the VIP ticket so now I have access to online courses! I recommend - I do not have that "designer eye" even after years of Trading Spaces, Fixer Upper, Love it or List it (and the list goes on). This helps with the practical application! read more

I used Affordable Interior Design when we downsized from a house in the suburbs to an apartment. The team helped us review what I had to see what would work in the new space, gave ideas help maximize the layout and look of the new apartment and gave us a 'vision board' of items, ideas that were beautiful, cost effective and just want we needed. My designer came to the apartment, asked questions about our lifestyle and preferences and came back with a great plan - right down to links of where to buy items, all of which were budget friendly and from stores like Home Goods and Target. The design has helped us enjoy our time at our new smaller space, and helped find an interested buyer fast when we put it on the market. Highly recommend Affordable Interior Design! read more

Allison Rachlis is brilliant and just a gem to work with! She did my office in Jersey City and I asked her to do my new house in Little Falls. We just love the way everything is coming along!! We are getting compliments from everyone who walks through the door. She found us some great items at a great price including my dining room table which is one of the best pieces of furniture I have ever owned. Overall just a lovely experience! read more

I consulted Affordable Interior Design since I was in need of design ideas during my move to Jersey City in June 2016. Betsy, the owner, was immediately responsive during my initial contact, and she put me in touch with designer Allison who is an exceptionally talented designer! Allison was highly knowledgable, creative and energetic while making my six-hour design consultation a delight. She sourced several items that met my design tastes while remaining within my overall budget. It's been a pleasure to connect with Allison, Betsy and Affordable Interior Design, and I highly recommend them for anyone needing amazing design consultation in the Greater New York City Area. read more

"I enjoyed working collaboratively with Stephanie. Felt natural, not rushed and we found the right layout for the room in the 2 hours we had!" read more

Great experience re-decorating my living room with Affordable Interior Design! Allison listened to my input and preferences and integrated them with the final design. I did the 1 room makeover package, knowing I needed the designer to come to my house, meet me, and get a real sense of my family's lifestyle. Allison did all that and gave me recommendations that fit within budget and felt very personalized. I will definitely use this service again. read more

"The one-hour in-person visit is great, Paulina has great ideas and really helped us use our space in an efficient and stylish way. She also provided education on how to hang art/mirrors, length of curtains, and sizing of items which was very helpful. I think it is a great service. I found a lot of value in having a personalized plan for our space and it made me confident to know I was spending my money wisely." read more

We moved from a 2 bedroom apartment in Brooklyn to a home in suburban New Jersey. I was extremely overwhelmed by how to design it. No Problem! Affordable Interior Design saved the day. Allison was fantastic to work with. She really took the time to look at my space, understand my style and sourced some amazing pieces for our family room and living room. Allison was always available to answer questions and even offer additional suggestions on pieces. I now can't wait to order all our furniture and finally be excited to call our house a home. Thank you AID, Allison and Betsy! read more

Just wanted to relay how thrilled I am with Allison's work. She was so easy to work with, totally understood what I was looking for, and delivered an exciting plan in short order. I am busily ordering the pieces she suggested and can't wait to see it all come together. I've already recommended you guys to many friends and I'm sure I'll be soliciting Allison's help again in the future read more

I would recommend Betsy and team to anyone for help with setting up their home. I worked with AID twice, both times closely with Betsy. . She is amazing at finding the perfect furniture and decorations that suit my style and make me want to be at home. I first turned to Betsy for help when moving to NYC in 2011 to set up a 2-BR rental. I then turned to her again for help in 2018 with a rental apartment having just moved back to NYC and I just love the results. In both cases, I had no furniture of my own and she sourced everything. I love the colors, the layout, the storage, everything that she suggested. She listens to what you want as a client and finds out your style. Even better, the furniture and decorations that she suggested suit me so well that I will take them with me if I ever move again. I trust her completely and knowing that she was going to set up my place saved me a huge amount of time and angst as I was moving and starting a new job. The process was exciting and easy. Caryn in the office followed up and kept me posted at every step of the way. If I ever need an upgrade, or feel like a change I will turn to her again without a doubt. read more

Affordable Interior Design is fantastic. I attended one of Betsy's seminar and liked her so much that I called on her to redo my living/dining area in NYC. Five years later, and I still love it! read more

I ended up getting pretty much everything Paulina recommended and she was right on. I'm happy with how everything turned out. I would definitely use this service again! read more

Affordable Interior Design helped me take the things I already had, add to them and transform my home. Their professional eye brought my home together from the living room to the kitchen to the bathroom, all on a tight budget! The extra step to use their Virtual Plan saved me countless steps roaming aimlessly around furniture and paint stores. I will continue to use them for all my projects, big and small. Thank you, Betsy! read more

I absolutely love Affordable Interior Design! I consulted with Betsy because my boyfriend and I had completely opposite ideas about how our apartment should look. She came up with a design scheme that had us both THRILLED! It suited both our personalities/aesthetics and complimented our unusual living space. I was so happy that I decided months later to work with her again on the bathroom and an additional room. She is incredibly considerate to budget and sourced items from the retailers that offer steep discounts when you move (something she brought to my attention that I hadn't even considered!) People are wowed, but the space it doesn't look "designed" - it just looks like we have amazing taste and a great visual sense. Can't recommend this service highly enough! read more

I can't say enough about Kelsey and Affordable Interior Design! My husband and I moved into a new home in Colorado and have a lot of trouble with decor. Through the Virtual Transformation Package we were able to work with Kelsey remotely and get incredible recommendations for each room. Our house is coming together perfectly and we couldn't be happier. I'd highly recommend this service to anyone looking for an affordable way to professionally decorate. read more

This was an awesome service. Allison basically decorated both my living room and dining room from scratch. She was prompt and reliable, personable and creative. Allison incorporated all of my MANY requests AND stayed in budget! I am beyond pleased and feel this was a great value! She sourced my picks from solid places, and found me the best prices. Highly recommend! read more

Betsy is a god send! She took my bare bones Brooklyn apartment and literally transformed it into something straight out of Elle Decor - all on a budget! Her design process is professional yet personal - she takes the time to really understand your functional needs as well as your personal style and incorporates both into the final product. My post-Betsy apartment felt twice as big in size yet intimately individual. Her persistence and perfectionism will ensure that you end up with that one-of-a-kind a armoire / chandelier / intable at a lower price than you thought humanly possible (this girl can negotiate ;-) For the first time in my life, I now enjoy entertaining at my apartment (a covert excuse to show it off ). I've recommended Betsy to everyone I know and I'll definitely use her services again in the future! read more

After recently purchasing my first home, I was thrilled to have the help of Paulina and Betsy to design my living room and dining room. I was completely overwhelmed by all the furniture and decorating options out there and am woefully awful at sorting through it on my own. Betsy and Paulina listened to my ramblings on all the things I liked, wanted and didn't like and managed to translate that into two beautiful mood boards for my rooms. When I expressed concern over a few elements, they again listened, went back and adjusted to ensure I ended up with a final design that reflected my tastes and resulted in two rooms I love. I'd happily recommend their services. read more

We used Affordable Interior Design to get design ideas and specific items for our new coop. Since I wanted to have makeover for 3 rooms (living room and two bedrooms) I had a three-hour consultation with Paulina. As a result, Paulina suggested the best possible floor plans for my small bedrooms and she chose great items. She was a pleasure to work with and listen attentively to combine design needs with the practicality of everyday's life. I would love to work with her again and she is very reachable if I have a quick question or need to double check her instructions. This is very much appreciated. Overall, Paulina's design saved us a lot of money by choosing the right items keeping in mind hi/low mix. Her mood boards are great and need to be on the website to showcase the eclectic style we went for! I highly recommend this service and would not hesitate to hire them again if needed. read more

We loved working with Paulina. She helped us reimagine our apartment in the first hour that she was there, without making us feel like we had made wrong design choices in the past. She was very flexible in her sourcing, providing us multiple options to fit our specific taste (quirky) and our budget. Her feedback and comments were very thoughtful, and we felt very comfortable asking her questions and offering suggestions. Her suggestions were respectful and fit our style and budget, but she was also not afraid to shoot down some ideas that were too crazy and that made us trust her. It's been 6 weeks since our meeting with Paulina, and we have just started to buy our new furnishings, and we are amazed that she still continues to answer all our questions - small or big. Can't beat this level of service and care read more

After an underwhelming consult from Homepolish, I decided to pursue Affordable Interior Design in hopes of finding a more professional, detail-oriented experience. Boy, did I find that -- and more! From the first phone call with Olivia to the final consult with Kelsey, I had an excellent experience with this company. From the second Kelsey arrived in my home, I was impressed. Punctual, organized, friendly, EXCEPTIONALLY talented, and highly professional, Kelsey was a dream. She was a two-hour design tornado, whipping through the rooms of my apartment with wonderful ideas -- but clearly explaining her vision every step of the way. Kelsey created an incredible shopping list for me, including curtains, hardware (she measures for you!), furniture, rugs, paint colors -- all mindful of my budget and very user-friendly. She saved me TONS of time and money. I can't praise her and the whole Affordable Interior Design team enough. Use this service! I promise you won't regret it. read more

I spend so much time looking at interior design magazines, but could never get my home to look just so. I decided I needed professional help, and for a small fee, Betsy gave me a plan to follow. No need to measure windows and figure out curtain rods - Betsy did it all for me and then sourced tons of great, affordable furnishings. I love that I can order the things on my own and go slowly, knowing that once I'm done, everything will go together perfectly. Every time I add something, my apartment looks more and more finished. Highly highly recommended! read more

Betsy was wonderful to work with! She was professional and efficient and put together a great plan for our apartment. The items she chose were well within our budget and came together very nicely. We love coming home now! read more

We needed help transforming our one-bedroom apartment into a space that would not only accommodate two adults but also have room for a nursery. We chose Affordable Interior Design in large part based on the positive reviews we found online, and fortunately those reviews did not lead us astray! We were pretty clueless about how to decorate an apartment -- after all, our place had virtually no wall decorations and was mainly furnished with hand-me-downs and lots of furniture from Ikea that had seen better days. When Allison came to evaluate our apartment she had great ideas for maximizing our space that we wouldn't have thought of on our own. We were thrilled that she understood the style we were aspiring to, even if it wasn't evident in our current belongings, and she ended up sourcing several pieces that we love. Some of her suggestions were things we wouldn't have considered in the past -- but when we saw everything put together in the mood board it made sense -- and looked fantastic. Allison was always available to answer questions and went above and beyond to make sure that we were happy with the end results, in some cases providing multiple alternatives to her already great suggestions. We think Allison is incredibly talented and has a great eye for finding items that are beautiful and also within your budget. She really kick-started our apartment redesign process -- before we worked with Allison the project had felt completely overwhelming but now it doesn't. With her blueprint we know we'll be able to create a cozy home before the baby arrives. read more

I highly recommend the services of Affordable Interior Design. The cost is indeed affordable, but more importantly the services provided met all of our needs. Kelsey was very nice and fun to work with and she addressed each of our issues. There is a questionnaire that was sent to us to complete beforehand and then when Kelsey came to our apartment she reviewed it with us to get a better sense of our style and what might work for us. She came back to us in a few days with a list of furniture that she had sourced for us based on the design we decided on during her visit; and she went over it with us in detail over the phone. Kelsey came up with ideas that we never would have thought of and they work wonderfully in our apartment. We're very happy with Affordable Interior Design. read more

Amazing service............... After interior of my home my home got unique and beautiful look. Their team members are too good and polite and done task very well and on time. read more

We hired Kelsey to help us decorate our new home earlier this year. We scheduled an in person meeting and spent a few hours going through our look and feel, discussing layout and identifying a source list. Kelsey really took the time to get to know us and helped us put together a really great design that was well within our budget. Within a few days, Kelsey sent us a detailed source list and mood board. We then had a half hour call to go over the source list and discuss questions. While we didn't end up going with every suggestion on the source list, it was super helpful getting input on overall styles and layout. Kelsey was also very responsive to follow up questions that we had regarding the placement of certain items and provided a few alternative items to things that we didn't love from the original source list. We love the look and feel of our new apartment - it's exactly what we wanted. We highly recommend Kelsey! read more

Manhattan studio shock! Really, I only get 250 square feet. Not to worry, Betsy to the rescue~ I relocated from a San Francisco 1 bedroom condo to a Studio in Gramercy, and boy! I was in for a shock when the movers delivered all my goods. After several months of trying to strategize and agonizing, I finally reached out for help and found Betsy via Google. She had to have some serious talks with me about "letting go". She really took her time and plotted out every possible scenario as to where it all should go. She took a genuine interest, and spent many hours listening to me ask the same questions. My place looks amazing and I'm very happy in my pied a terre. It's modern, light and cozy. I may not be able to have a sit down dinner party for 8, but when the gang comes over, they always remark about how the space feels like home. Best favour I could have done for myself! She really is talented, and most definitely worth every dime~ read more