Houston doesn't get enough credit as a design shopping destination. Area alone deserves a spot on…read morethe national map for independently owned home shops. Daniel is the most naturally personable presence and even though I normally like to shop in silence (Not trying to be rude, shopping is my "me" time) I always enjoy our conversations. The store has a good mix of reliable staples like frames, candles, and coffee table books and ever changing unique selections of antique treasures, art, and furniture. It is a high end destination, but the quality of the goods and service are well worth it.

Of all the furniture stores we visited over the weekend, Area was one of my favorites. They have a…read morebeautiful collection of antique style furniture (mostly smaller pieces) and then some home decor items. I saw a gorgeous blue vase but alas we definitely do not need any more vases. It's quite pricey but there is also an upstairs area that the guy referred to as leftovers which were more reasonably priced, though somewhat slim pickings. I'm not sure how frequently inventory changes, but I'll definitely come back if I need a gift and perhaps hunt for bargains.

As a newcomer to Houston, I had a great need for expertise with my home, and reliable sources for…read morevarious interior design projects I had. Beverly contacted me via the Houzz website and was eager to be helpful in a way that I appreciated so much. My first big project with her was to do drapes with my own special collection of fabrics for four rooms. The workmanship, coordination, and planning was excellent, made the process stress-free for us, and was in line with what one would expect to pay. The new drapes look stunning, and I can't wait for the remaining fabric to arrive for her team to do up the fifth room of drapes. My second project was to find a comfortable chair for our family room (I'm quite short and getting comfortable to work on my computer or watch TV for any length of time can be a challenge). She met us in the Decorative Center, having already prepared some pieces for me to inspect. We got an exceptional deal on an unusual recliner leaving enough money to upholster it in a gorgeous fabric. Beverly is efficient, respectful, and supremely qualified for a wide range of styles and techniques in interior design. Her experience includes many years of training in the UK, as well as her career here in Houston. We are looking forward to working with Beverly on many more projects in the near future. She has been a real Godsend for us!

Beverly helped me design my entire first house including furniture, curtains, bedding, but also…read moreworked closely with the faux finish painters and other subcontractors to create a cohesive finished look to our home. She is very professional, dedicated and experienced but also a joy to work with. We were so happy with the results that we hired Beverly to pull together our second home in Telluride- and she did everything and had it delivered and installed in three months!

We booked the studio for my daughter's first birthday pictures. Less than an hr before our booking…read moretime (11:30) on a Saturday, we received a call that my reservation would have to be cancelled due to some water leaking into the building from the rain the night before. I was devastated of course. What's worst is the way the situation was handled by Douglas. Although he was not rude, he did nearly nothing to help us. I feel in that type of situation, you would go out of your way to help find another studio. Instead, he sent the photographer a list of 10 studios. (Mind you, I can pull up a list on Yelp just as easily.) My poor husband and brother dealt with my panic but luckily another studio (not on Douglas' list) came through. To top it all off, I was told via text that our deposit would be returned by end of business day on 9/9. It is 10/1 and we are just now receiving our deposit back. While the studio looks nice and the booking process was simple, I guess be cautious if Houston is going to be having any type of rain or inclement weather. Have a backup plan with this studio especially if you have a special event/time you are trying to capture. The customer service was subpar.

Doug was fantastic, he helped carry my equipment in during turbulent weather, and also assisted in…read moremy setup when he realized I was a one-man crew. I did not expect his help and generosity. He even was generous enough to walk me through his favorite lighting techniques for the studio set up. The "modern room" is wide, open-spaced, and provides ample room for video. The amenities at the Houston Rental Studio are superb.

Holly, owner of Designs to Impress, recently staged a house for us in Houston, TX. The house was a…read morecomplete remodel, and we wanted to give potential home buyers an idea of what the furnished home could look like. Holly more than exceeded our expectations with her brilliant design, placement, and color choices. It has been proven that staged homes sell for more money and faster than vacant ones. Not only did we have multiple offers in the first few days after listing, but the house was under contract within the first two weeks! With that being said, if you are looking for an exceptional designer with a flare for the fantastic, Holly at Designs to Impress should be your only choice. She comes highly recommended from Longfellow Properties!!

I have nothing but praise for Holly Koehn! She created live-able, well-lit and timeless space for…read moreus. She is both thorough and passionate; took the time to understand our vision and used her skills to make it better. We will definitely be working with her again!!

Angela Lahay Designs has worked on two very different yet very successful projects for our family…read moreand our business. Angela came to our home and inspected all of the furniture, artwork, and décor that we had from our previous home and what we had inherited from family. Our goal was to utilize things we already had as much as possible, since so many items had sentimental value to us. She was able to take in everything we had and went right to work matching colors, styles, and moods that exemplified her skills at creating a warm and comfortable living space. Everyone that comes into our house now comments about how beautiful everything fits together. After doing such a beautiful job with our home, we hired Angela to design our office from scratch. From paint and floors to finish. We threw a few curve balls at her with a set of paintings that were very eclectic and asked her to design one of the rooms around it. She created our mood boards, took our feedback professionally and we began creating an office space that continues to reflect our own personalities and professionalism to our clients. Just to share a small bit of her capabilities, she helped choose paint colors, flooring, cabinet laminates, lighting, and everything in between. I have confidence that Anglea Lahay Designs could tackle any request with such a personal touch that you will hire her to help with all your design needs. Thank you Angela!

Angela Lahay Designs is the place to go for interior design. Angela is very talented and knows her…read morebusiness well. She is expericend at picking finishes for new homes and remodels. Angela has picked cabinets, tile, flooring, paint, & lighting/plumbing fixtures on multiple homes for us. She can also make furniture and home accessory selections and help with placement. We couldnt be more pleased with the level of expertise and talent Angela brings to each challenge presented.

Found them through yelp. I called to inquire about a project and they answered with a rude "Hello?…read moreWho is this?" I said is this vero interiors? "Yeah" I'm calling to get some information? They said "ok..?" ... ??? I'm genuinely confused. Like is this really a business? It threw me off so I just said nvm and hung up. lol

Vero Interiors designer, Olevia, is both inspired and creative. She has helped me with pricing and…read morefollows up in a timely manner, always looking for the best pieces for her clients. She is a pleasure to be around and is an asset to any resident or business for her impeccable interior design skills.

The staff is extremely friendly and they communicate very quickly and efficiently. The Designer has…read morea very unique and interesting point of view, if you need any design, remodeling or construction projects I would recommend.

I'm super happy with this firm and the most reasonable around for drawings…read more I was impressed by the professionalism, attention to detail, and promptness of this firm. Communication is important when dealing with changes, as they take place on every project, and this firm was on point every step of the way. Plus also , they did a fantastic job of creating my vision into a workable plan for my project, they are great and easy to work with, helping you understand the process from drawings to construction! I highly recommend them for your next construction project!

I give Unique Interior Design five stars! Elegance at its finest! Tge decor is unique and set apart…read morefrom trending and traditional decor.