Bottom Line: Beautiful furniture, artwork and home decor, much of which reflects the rich nautical…read moreand hunting traditions of Maryland. Maryland Avenue has some of the most distinct and classy shopping in downtown Annapolis and The Peake House doesn't disappoint! A long time favorite of my Mother's, I now too really enjoy looking at the beautiful furniture and home decor at The Peake House. Everything in here looks very high end but much of it is reasonably priced. Here are some of the treasures one can expect to find at The Peake House: - Beautiful pillows and cozy throws - Ceramic lamps - Original oil paintings - Holiday decorations - Small pieces of furniture - Tableware and linens for entertaining Not only are the items for sale beautiful, but like much of downtown Annapolis, the interior of this historic location is very quaint. Be sure to head to the back of the store to climb the beautiful staircase to find more treasures upstairs!

My husband and I were amazed at the fabulous furniture, Herend china, lamps, etc. The owner is so…read morehelpful and has such an eye for elegance while understanding the price point we all want to pay. It is not an expensive store yet, everything looks expensive. I was shocked at the gorgeous needlepoint pillows, pictures, tables, chairs, knick knacks, etc. It is worth the trip to Annapolis! Paul and Julie Stalknecht Mount Vernon, VA

Bottom Line: A beautiful store on Maryland Avenue featuring traditional and transitional home…read moredecor. I really enjoy shopping Maryland Avenue and the classy stores that call it home. Like many of its neighbors, Be Home does not disappoint! This store features furniture, lamps, artwork and other home decor. Some items are very traditional while other items are more transitional. Regardless of the style, everything is quality and classy. Be Home is definitely the type of place that you'll want to keep checking out as their inventory turns over and they offer many seasonal items. Also, it's a great place to shop for inspiration or a gift. Finally, the staff is friendly and attentive but not overbearing.

Wonderful home furnishing store on Maryland Ave that beckons comfort, costal & class. From chairs…read moreto tapestries, trays, to decorative pillows, candles, gifts and nautical furnishings. Do yourself the favor and linger in. The perfect gift awaits you here be it for yourself or for a loved one. It's the perfect boutique shopping experience!

My family and I recently moved into a new house, which required decorating and purchasing multiple…read morerooms' worth of furniture. We had never worked with an interior designer before, but we knew an expert's assistance would be helpful given the amount of furniture and other decorating assistance we needed. Ali was a great listener and developed a vision for the house that fit both our lifestyle and tastes. She introduced us to pieces and patterns beyond those we would have found on our own. For each room, she provided multiple choices for furniture, patterns, rugs, etc.--at various price points and styles--and made sure that we could mix and match the different pieces while maintaining the overall vision for the room. In addition to her aesthetic talents, Ali was a huge help with logistics--placing orders, securing samples, and staying on top of suppliers and vendors. With the ongoing supply delays due to the pandemic, Ali kept us up to date as shipping and delivery dates changed. Overall, Ali is a lovely person and very easy to work with--highly communicative throughout the process. We will certainly keep her in mind for our future interior decorating needs!

Great work from Ali Horwitz. Look forward to seeing her continued success around DC and Baltimore.read more

I've used Interior Concepts a number of times. Their designers are creative, knowledgeable, and…read moreattentive to what our style is. Everyone who visits our home remarks how beautiful it is and we always recommend them

As an owner of eight homes (three model homes) using Interior Concepts Inc of Annapolis, MD was the…read moreworst experience of my life.

Amazing Interior Designer as well as the Erin Paige Pitts Home shop features a curated cadre of…read moreartists for original works of art. Several new exclusive line of candles, flatware , decorative pillows and furniture are available.

Erin consulted with us on a freshening up of our living room and patio. She did a great job…read moreexplaining how the light would work in both spaces and created a beautiful indoor/outdoor experience that we love. Strongly recommend!

I first met Gina Fitzsimmons when she was the designer for a friend's home and I loved what she did…read morefor them. I hired her to redo the bathrooms in my townhome in Maryland and that led to the whole house. She not only did a hand drawn floor plan of each room to scale, she also planned all paint colors, window treatments, bedding, furniture selection, fabric, rugs, built-in cabinets for storage and wall art. You can tell that she loves what she does by the attention she pays to each detail of the project. Later I hired her to help me redo my house in Texas. I was a little worried with the house being in Texas but once again she did a great job capturing exactly what I wanted and paying attention to all details of the project. No matter where I live Fitzsimmons Design is who I will go to whenever I have a design project. Gina is a true professional and a joy to work with.

Fitzsimmons Design has done my favorite rooms at the Baltimore symphony show house the last two…read moretimes that they were in it. They put together the most comfortable designed spaces.and we have met two of the designers when we were in the space at The Ritz Carlton in Baltimore. We liked the living room so much, we had them work on our place in Delaware. What great professional!s. our place looks great from top to bottom! Thanks, again!

Bitarchitects was so easy to work with! Responded to my Request a Quote for a structural…read moreengineering assessment in a matter of a hour and got things scheduled quickly afterwards. They completed a full scan and photographing of the property to provide the best quality report. The engineer was super knowledgeable and happy to explain any issues he noticed while working through the assessment. I then met with staff to discuss the report and answer any remaining questions. And all in 1 1/2 weeks from start to finish! Highly recommend them for any future projects!

Editing to add actual dates to the events described…read more I will update this rating if we ever get our final report, but the bottom line is we've been waiting close to eight weeks now to get a diagnosis and recommendation on how to resolve the front room of our house, which is apparently breaking off the rest of the house. Longer story: I was excited to work with Bitarchitects - they have great reviews, I appreciate that they are woman-owned, and in our initial conversations, they were so responsive and confident that they had all the necessary in-house expertise to figure out what was happening in the house we just bought. The structural engineer seemed great during the inspection on 9 July - spent lots of time at the house, took all the measurements, answered all my questions. We chatted about the fact that there is this crawl space under the front room that doesn't have an access panel, so you can't get underneath to inspect the stem walls. He told me he would have the report to me in a week. Six weeks later (18 August), we got the report. And the report said. . .we can't diagnose the problem without access to the crawl space under the front room. So question the first - WHY would that conclusion take six weeks? When it was known at the time of their visit? (It was actually known before that - the home inspector had included it in his report, which we had sent Bitarchitects in advance of their visit.) But okay, they said they could send someone out to create an access door to the crawl space, take some pictures, and then we would get a completed report. So that happened a week ago (28 August), and we've heard nothing. Almost eight weeks now since the inspection, meanwhile there are new cracks appearing in the floors and walls. Communication overall has been extremely frustrating. While assuring us that the (first) report was imminent, I was told several times "don't worry, your house is not falling down, you're not in danger." Which is great of course, but doesn't remotely address our concerns. I get answers to maybe 50% of the questions I ask (fairly reasonable questions, like "will cutting a door in our foundation create structural instability down the road?"), if fact, the only time they respond quickly is when they are asking for payment. I am so so disappointed and frustrated at this point, I don't even know what to do.

Working with Elizabeth and Sanctuary Interiors has been a wonderful experience for us. Elizabeth is…read morevery creative and patient as she enabled us translate our ideas into reality. She listens carefully to what you want and then works hard to help you reach that goal. Her expertise in interior design made our house into a warmer and more relaxing home. Elizabeth knows every aspect of the industry from floors to paint to furniture to accessories. We we're especially impressed by her willingness to go the extra mile with manufacturers, shippers, and installers to move our rooms from design to reality. Whether it is one special room or an entire house, we can enthusiastically recommend Elizabeth and Sanctuary Interiors as the best way to make your home fit your lifestyle.

From the owner: Creating thoughtfully designed, meaningful spaces to inspire & support your lifestyle, thru…read morebeautiful interiors. Elizabeth has always focused on being sensitive to how your surroundings impact you, known as "Wellness Design & Neuroaesthetics." She designs tailored to you, custom environments, when involved @ space planning stage or projects, during pre-construction whenever possible. From Consult to completion, We get to know our clients, providing solutions in Planning, Design, Dev't. Drawings, Procurement of furnishings, finishes, & fabric treatments. We expedite & contribute to project coordination as your design advocate! NCIDQ, CID Licensed Certified Interior Designer, expertise in fine homes from Metro DC to retreats, including custom millwork details and hand-made artisan furnishings, materials and finishes. Also for Hospitality, Mixed-Use, Retail, Educational facilities & Yacht design or updates. Standout Projects include: Waterfront homes, 'Beaux Arts' mansion @DuPont Circle-DC, AU-Kogod School of Business, Marriott Hotels, Model Homes, Designer Show-houses, Schooner-'Tree of Life' working drawings, Matson-Aloha Ships - stateroom Specs.

I was tasked to build a shadowbox for a retirement event and experienced the perfect storm of…read morethings going wrong. The evening two days before the event, I received the box in the mail. When I opened the package, the shadowbox was severely damaged from shipping, with a piece having been broken off. With only 24 hours to get this ready for the ceremony, much panic ensued. Luckily I was able to find Claude's company on Yelp. Claude came out to the house and did a fantastic job restoring the box! I couldn't recommend him more for any emergency, and non-emergency, woodworking needs. Very friendly, very professional, more than fair pricing.

From the owner: We have over 20 years of experience in the business. Here at Bay Area Woodworking and Handyman…read moreServices, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you informed as we can on your particular task or project. Antique Furniture refinishing and repairs, Exotic Hardwood Flooring. Our woodworking is Authentic and memorable. Working with us is like having your own Craftsman at your disposal. We look forward to earning your business!

I had such a wonderful experience with Deb at A Goode Start Decorating! She responded to my email…read moreimmediately when I inquired for possible staging help. She was very open to working around my schedule when making an appointment and was extremely courteous. Deb is very sweet and professional. She helped me stage my home in order to help sell it. She has wonderful suggestions and teaches tricks of the trade along the way. I HIGHLY recommend using Deb for any staging needs along with Decorating. She has great ideas and is very reasonably priced. She really helped me feel more at ease and comfortable about staging in such a stressful time of selling our house

From the owner: Home Staging, Interior Decoratingread more