We worked with Shea Studio Interiors to renovate our home in Fairfax Station, and we honestly…read morecouldn't be happier. What started as a kitchen remodel quickly turned into a full-home renovation because everything was going so smoothly--and that's thanks to the amazing team at Shea Studio and Duran Contracting. Bonnie was our main designer, and she was incredible--super thoughtful, creative, and totally invested in the project. Leah kept everything running smoothly behind the scenes, and June (the owner) was hands-on during all the key phases. They were all great to work with: professional, seemingly always available, and flexible. What made a huge difference was how much time they spent upfront getting to know our style and what we needed from the space. We'd never done that kind of deep dive before, and it made everything else so much easier. From there, it felt like they just "got" us--they really took our vision and ran with it. They helped us find the right partners for everything--cabinets, appliances, furniture, lighting, even a custom wine room. Everyone they brought in was top-notch and fairly priced. Plus, they handled all the scheduling, deliveries, and any issues that popped up (like damaged items or delays), so we didn't have to worry about a thing. If you're thinking about remodeling or redesigning your home, we can't recommend Shea Studio enough. They're talented, professional, and just great people. Our home even won a Home & Design award this year--and we've included photos so you can see for yourself!

June Shea is a delight to work with. We came to her in early November knowing that we needed to…read morefurnish our living room properly in advance of our entire family descending from out of town for Christmas. I was kind of awkward at first, knowing that we might have different taste. However, June listened and adjusted to what I liked. In a short time, we selected a delightful suite of living room furniture. June made sure the furniture arrived on time and arrived on the delivery day to put everything gorgeously in place while I worked on my business, including tactfully putting aside some junk and even offering to hang our art. That gave me huge relief, because it was the day before my guests were to arrive, and I had no time to deal with it. I was also impressed that June did many things off the clock and didn't charge us extra when she realized it would suit our taste and lack of time best to order our art gallery wrapped. June also found a way to repurpose four lamps that we had so that they went with the decor where they were situated. I have already hired Shea Studio Interiors for an additional project to spruce up my bedroom and office. Additionally, June's suggestion to move my office from upstairs to downstairs has tremendously benefitted my business operations, will save me on taxes, and will provide me a better sense of peace in the upstairs, "home" part of my home/office. My family was very comfortable using the furniture we selected (except for the jealousy, perhaps), and my sister-in-law said it looked like something out of a magazine! In short, Shea Studio made our house more homey and beautiful and our office more businesslike and functional. Highly recommend.

It has been a month and I am STILL blown away at my home's transformation. From the consultation to…read morethe final reveal, this was a true collaboration. Noel and her team came in and did a stellar job in making my home cozy with a flair of sophistication.

I live in California and I reached out to Unparalleled Eye Design because a close friend of mine…read morehad posted their design pics. I fell in love with their work instantly! I always thought it was out of my reach but when I spoke to them about the rooms and budget - it all fell into place. They are professional and know how to get the job done right. That's why I trusted them completely. The whole process was seamless even though we were coast to coast. Installation day came and I felt as though I was on HGTV! The reveal of my newly designed condo is beyond words! The before and after pictures speak for themselves. They made my place into a home that is inviting and warm. They took all of wishes and made them come true - down to every detail. Don't make the mistake of thinking it's out of reach because all it takes is a conversation that became a reality!

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.

My wife and I are incredibly happy with our new porch, designed by the talented and professional…read moreKurt West. It was a modest project as far as home remodeling projects go, but Kurt still gave us his full and undivided attention, which meant a lot to us. He patiently answered and provided a quick response to our (many!) questions about the design and construction process, personally visited with us on multiple occasions to go over draft designs and flooring/roofing/coloring samples, and was extremely helpful in working with our structural engineer and construction contractor (since we had some foundation and drainage issues that were also being repaired). His design advice, based on his many years of experience, was superb, and he actually ended up saving us tens of thousands of dollars based on his input on our concurrent foundation/drainage project. Kurt is a true artist, and a really nice guy as well. He did an amazing job for us, and we can't wait to work with him again on our next remodeling project. Thank you, Kurt!

From the owner: West Workshop Architects is an award-winning contemporary architecture and design studio focusing…read moreon residential, commercial and public art projects. Kurt West, a registered Architect, founded the firm in 2017 and provides leadership in project design and firm operations. The firm's collaborative design process translates clients' desires into unique, practical and enduring solutions that exceed customer expectations. The firm operates offices in Alexandria, Virginia and Raleigh, North Carolina.

I know this company does a ton of work via recommendations but I figured I'd write a review. Even…read moreScale did over 20k worth of work on my house, which is by far the most I've ever spent-- my wife and I not being huge earners--but I got a *TON* done for a very good price at the highest quality. Here's what we had done: Problem- A poorly built pergola structure was dumping rain water under a poorly built gutter, which was leaking into the kitchen drywall and causing the ceiling to near collapse over time. Solution- EvenScale emergency-fixed and painted the kitchen drywall over the weekend, installed new gutters to eliminate first part of the problem. Problem- Roof was 5 years overdue for new shingles and pergola resting on shingles was making this problem worse. Solution- EvenScale came back later once we had chosen special architectural shingles to give the house a rustic cottage look and reroofed the house. They raised the pergola on two supports that fit nicely on top of our patio. At this point, we figured we might as well finish the front path and portico/awning that was falling apart as well. Problem- no landscaper wanted to try and match our front path to the scattered, rustic stone look of our house. We kept getting expensive quotes for uniform gray paver paths. We waned a stepping stone path and a grouted multicolored stone path that arched in front of house. Solution- Roberto and EvenScale worked with us in a large project to do exactly what we wanted, including hand-cutting the stones, hand-selecting the colors, and placing the stones prior to grouting in a pattern the day before so that we had input into the final result. Problem- the awning was old and looked very DYI but wasn't totally rotten, and we didn't want to overspend on a new construction. Solution- EvenScale redesigned the awning over our existing awning, cutting out some of the supports, fitting it with the new gutter, and using painted PVC to give it a taller and more elegant look. Overall, this was a top-notch experience for us as homeowners. We had input into every aspect of the project and got to know to workmen on a personal level as they communicated their plans alongside the foreman and owner. We ended up with the exact look we wanted at about 60 percent of the price we were quoted elsewhere, and these other quotes were "take-it-or-leave-it" quotes that didn't quite make us feel like it was what we wanted. With EvenScale, we got exactly what we dreamed and so for folks who are careful with their money and their home, it was simply put, a dream come true. I urge you not to hesitate if you are interested in getting the highest quality with a very personal touch.

I was looking for a contractor to design and install custom built-in bookshelves, and Roberto Gomez…read moreand Even Scale came highly recommended. Juan, the project manager, came out and drew up the design on the spot, working from a photo I'd found for inspiration. He incorporated all the measurements, and gave me a very fair quote a few days later. Rene and his father did the work with great care and precision, and were meticulous about cleaning up at the end of every day. I couldn't love the results more, and I am looking forward to working with them on a future bathroom renovation. Highly recommend!

understands how to make the best showing of a home without breaking the bank…read more staff are good to work with. organized and punctual. Will help get a home sold faster and may get a better price.

Manny delivers the most beautifully staged properties. Her team knows exactly how to make a home go…read morefrom vacant to stage in no time and her designs speak for themselves. We highly recommend her staging and look forward to continuing to partner with her company for future projects. A+++

Lynne is absolutely terrific! We are real estate investors and as such need someone who can move…read morefast and stay within the budget. From the start, Lynne was a fully-fledged member of the team. She listened carefully and offered numerous solutions. She recommended the areas to concentrate on and also the areas where staging might not be needed. Her estimates were spot on and she communicated clearly about any additional expenses that might occur. Perhaps most importantly, the staged property looked great and sold sooner than we expected. Whether you are a seller looking to stage the property or a homeowner looking to add style and flair, I would definitely recommend working with Lynne and Dreamcastles Interiors.

From the owner: Dreamcastles Interiors specializes in staging homes to emotionally connect with potential buyers…read more It is statistically proven that staged homes sell for top dollar If you are not in the market to sell, but would like to create your dream home with little money or effort, then Dreamcastles Interiors redesign service is your answer.

I worked with Megan on two projects. I highly recommend her. She's one of the finest…read moreprofessionals I've encountered. I develop homes and multifamily property for a living. My income is tied to the quality of the product I deliver. Megan always delivered. She works well in teams, she listens, and most importantly she puts forward great ideas. I don't have an eye for design, but Megan does. She worked within a budget on smaller projects and adapted when I moved on to larger projects. I am forever thankful that I worked with Megan Blake Design. I hope you choose her for your next project.

Megan is a fantastic interior designer! She has an excellent ability to envision rooms maximizing…read moretheir potential and creating a functional space to live in. She completely transformed our office which had basically become a storage room, into a lovely, well put together room. She also redid our family room, making the room feel larger and look so much better just by moving furniture and changing a few things. Megan has a strong sense of creativity, great color balance skills, and is easy and fun to work with! I highly recommend her-- you won't be disappointed!

We've worked with Haven Home Solutions on several home projects, and every experience has been…read moreexceptional. Jennifer and Christy are creative, professional, and truly listen to your needs while making the design process easy and enjoyable. They transformed my office into a beautiful, feminine space that's both functional and cozy. They updated our dining room with more practical, modern pieces and created a stunning nursery that feels timeless and will grow with our daughter. They also refreshed our primary bedroom, even transforming a childhood dresser into a piece we now love and proudly display. Most recently, they redesigned our family room into a stylish, kid-friendly space with smart layout choices we never would have thought of ourselves. Every space feels intentional and reflects who we are. We constantly get compliments on how well put together our home looks, and we always credit Haven Home Solutions. Highly recommend them for any home design project!

I love Haven Home Solutions so much I worked with them twice! They helped me update the living room…read morein my condo back in 2017. It was a large open space with no clear divisions and they were able create clearly defined areas for work and relaxation. When I moved out of state in 2021 I asked for their help again with the entire first floor and one of the bedrooms in my new home. They helped me figure out how best to reuse what we selected for my old living room, as well as furnish a dining room and sitting room, make efficient use of a garage that had been converted to a bonus room, and select flooring and wall colors throughout. The master bedroom is a lovely, calm escape at the end of the day. To this day when people visit I get so many compliments and I love to tell them I had a lot of help from Haven Home Solutions.

Wow!! What a difference staging makes. House was vacant and on the market for almost two months. 3…read moreoffers the weekend after it was staged.

From the owner: Home Staging specials…read moreCertified Home Stager, Interior Designer, Color Consultant, E-designer