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

For over 10 years, we've called upon The Well Dressed Window (of Bainbridge Island) for an…read moreassortment of window and room projects. Lorri, the owner , has helped us with : custom draperies, shutters, blinds, color consulting, and more. She has a natural talent for design and it has all meshed perfectly with the look and feel I was hoping for. We'll use her again for sure!

Rebecca worked on our Seattle house for several years and even helped with the exterior. We really…read moreenjoyed working with her on the design process. She took the time to listen to our goals for the house and made sure to strike a balance between what my wife and I wanted. She was very respectful of the house's age and focused on creating a timeless design for each room. We're big fans of color, and it's clear that she's really skilled at working with it, which is why we chose her in the first place. Overall, we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out!

We hired Rebecca in December of 2021 to work on three rooms -- our entryway, living room, and…read moremaster bathroom. Our contract stated that she would provide design and project management services. We also purchased furniture from her for our living room. In total, we paid her approximately $50k for all of these services and products. Throughout the project, Rebecca made us feel as though we were her absolute lowest priority and frequently showed little to no regard for our time. After we paid her for the furniture, Rebecca stopped communicating with us. Her contract states that she will respond to questions and comments within 3 business days, but she frequently ignored our emails and we would typically not hear from her for 4-6 weeks, only after repeated emails from us requesting updates. For 6 months, Rebecca repeatedly told us our technical drawings would be ready within 1 or 2 weeks. Then we would not hear from her for 4-6 weeks, and would often have to email her two or more times before we would even receive a response. In her response, she would simply repeat that we could expect our drawings within 2 weeks. This cycle repeated for 6 months, and we finally received technical drawings in March of 2023, nearly 15 months after we began working with her. The drawings themselves lacked details such as terminations and returns, and even included the wrong colors. These issues were never corrected. Rebecca showed very little regard for our time. She frequently canceled appointments at the last minute without explanation, usually in the middle of the day that she was supposed to meet with us. We generally did not hear from her again for 4-6 weeks at a time, only after repeated emails. After 18 months of this behavior, we finally sought legal counsel. Only after this did Rebecca finally respond to us and deliver our furniture. However, when we had an issue with one of the chairs that required a warranty claim, the same behavior emerged. We would not hear from her for many weeks on end, and appointments were canceled at the last minute, on the day she was supposed to visit. We had a remarkably poor experience with Rebecca. Our project for 3 small rooms should have taken several months, but has instead extended to nearly 2 years without being completed. We would strongly recommend avoiding her services.

We made use of Blue Beetle's "Fully Inspired" package to set up our house and were absolutely…read moredelighted by the result. Melanie and Sara have incredible style that is also affordable, bringing in a beautiful and varied mix of furniture, art, and design. Nothing is basic or generic. The vibe is comfortable, aesthetically gorgeous and very memorable. Worth every penny.

After a recent move, we had the pleasure of working with Shefali for the second time, and once…read moreagain, she completely transformed our space into a cozy and stylish home. Once again, Shefali's professionalism, creativity and attention to detail has helped us make great progress from start to finish. She creates multiple designs with a mix of modern styles and practical functions, while still incorporating our tastes, ideas and goals. She has an impeccable eye for colors and textures that led to creating an elegant and inviting atmosphere for each space. Based on our previous project, we knew we could count on her to help us stay organized when procuring large furniture pieces or small artworks. She also helped us find replacements for some items that were delayed while staying aligned with the chosen design. She is always flexible when following up on details and always available to discuss or coordinate with contractors or installers. We are thrilled with the result and absolutely love our new home. Thanks so much, Shefali!!

I have worked with Shefali on several projects. She is always professional, well prepared, detail…read moreoriented, and has a wonderful sense of style. Shefali gives each of her design projects an interesting and unique touch that suits her clients perfectly. Her extensive knowledge of textiles, furnishings, color, accessories, and lighting shows in her beautiful, finished projects.

Rachel was a real find and we are so lucky to have worked with her. We purchased our Bainbridge…read morehome several years ago and needed to completely furnish it, since we had been renting it unfurnished and were preparing for it to be our new retirement home. The house is 2400 square feet with four bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and two living rooms / spaces. Rachel designed, purchased, and assembled the entire home from scratch. The house looks beautiful and the furniture she chose has a very modern contemporary style. No corner of the house was ignored and every detail was well thought out by Rachel - she was very creative in the way that she utilized the many spaces of the house. She has a great sense of style and color. We gave her a budget, and she stayed within budget which also included all the assembly and setup. Besides being a creative genius, she was also fun and enthusiastic to work with. I would highly recommend her services.

Oh thank goodness for people like Keri! As new homeowners who were petrified of ANY color, Keri…read morehas slowly held our hands as she has helped to coordinate the different rooms in our home, all while making sure my husband and I were comfortable and calm (not an easy task!) She is SO much fun to work with and always open to new ideas or changing minds. She is patient too, which really helps when dealing with clients like us! We wholeheartedly recommend KP Spaces for fabulous taste, patience of a saint, and a ton of fun!

When my husband and I moved into our new home last year, we were totally overwhelmed with the task…read moreof filling it up and making it look great. I always have a pretty good idea of what I like and how I want the space to feel, but the execution part is always tricky for me! That said, I was really hesitant to use a designer for fear of 1: not seeing eye to eye design-wise, and 2: being over-charged for a service that I would be only somewhat satisfied with. Despite my reservations, a friend of mine introduced me to Keri and I instantly knew she would be a great fit. First of all, she is pretty much the nicest human being on the planet. I'm not kidding. And I could tell that she had a great sense of style and design by the way she dressed (is that shallow?). ;) As it turned out, Keri was and has been everything I HOPED a designer would be: very open to hearing my ideas, and yet decisive and clear about what might and might not work in a specific space (I tend to be wishy-washy and can never make up my mind); incredibly creative and resourceful; willing to work with any budget; and just extremely easy to work with. As the mother of a toddler, she also understands the specific needs that we as parents have in terms of furniture that is both aesthetically great AND functional. I am so happy with the work she has done for us thus far.. We have almost our entire house completed, and I have been having a blast every step of the way. There are not many services that I can honestly say this about, but Keri has been worth every penny. Overall, she has saved us hundreds of dollars, not to mention time! We'll continue to use her until our house is finished, and I'll recommend her to all my buddies.

I was so glad that I found Danelle when I was buying my first home…read more She helped us in every stage of the purchase and was able to provide us with pointers which made us offer $10k below asking price and get the listing. Her unique service program helped us in selecting a house which fit our needs. She also partnered with our realtor in filtering out properties for us and here personal care made us confident in our purchase. She has extensive construction background and had knowledge which supplemented our inspection report findings. As we were extending our dollars for Seattle market she helped us remodel a fixer upper which accommodated all our needs without breaking bank. I would highly recommend her and would definitely use her during our next purchase.

Danelle helped me remodel my new condo in Bellevue two years ago. She was beyond helpful and went…read moreout of her way to make the place extraordinary and more than what I had imagined. She was with us every step of the way and let me know what the status was of various parts of the remodel. She was always a quick phone call away, and able to discuss pain points such as price/budget or color very calmly. Danelle has a keen eye for design and transformed my place into a gorgeous refurbished condo anyone would feel at home in. She is always looking at the latest trends and has a great eye when it comes to design and remodeling. I would quickly recommend anyone to turn to her for remodeling or design. She is not only a fantastic designer, but an amazing person too. Always very sweet and caring and takes the time out to get to know you too.