We had been searching for marble tile for an entrance hall in our apartment in Georgetown Park…read moreCondominiums in a wide variety of on-line and retail stone/tile companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. We ventured into the beautiful Stona showroom on Grace Street in Georgetown and were pleasantly surprised to find a marble mosaic that suited our purpose. The Stona staff were very pleasant, helpful and accommodating. The owner, Mert Bakan promptly came to our apartment, took measurements and provided a very reasonably priced bid to do all the work including demolition and re-tiling. One of the things that we liked about Stona is that they have their own craftsmen, unlike many other stone retailers who could only recommend independent contractors whom we then would have to contact to do the installation. Stona provided a full service. Within a week of accepting their offer Stona sent two installers to do the job; small by comparison to many jobs (38 ft2). The installers were very careful removing the existing woodwork, which they refitted and replaced at the end of the job without damaging anything. (Frequently the demolition requires replacing the moldings.) The demolition of the existing floor was done without much disruption and the installation was very professional. Mert Bakan came to inspect the job before the installers left and to make sure we were satisfied with the entire process. He and his staff are friendly, helpful, and efficient as well as attentive to detail from start to finish. We are very satisfied with the finished product and would highly recommend Stona based on quality of materials, professionalism, price and overall efficiency.

Very professional staff, impeccable quality, timely delivery. Great selection of brands and very…read moreresponsive management.

Absolutely the best art instruction you can get in the D.C. area, and I've lived here since 1990…read moreand taken a LOT of art classes (Corcoran, Art League, etc.) Natasha and Victor are very rigorous, very old school -- it's European academy drawing. It will challenge you. It will improve you. If you're looking for individualized instruction, and small classes with lots of attention, check them out. I really love that I can walk to their Georgetown location. (Although they're in Bethesda too.)

I have taken classes and workshops with Natasha and Victor at Winter Palace for about six years. I…read morehad no formal training in art prior to working with them. They have guided me from making amateur drawings to producing paintings that I now exhibit and sell. I have found what I truly love to do, and can do it well, all because of Winter Palace.

Angela was amazing! She was very helpful and knowledgeable. She was also very patient with us and…read moretook the time needed to walk us through everything and to listen to our vision and needs for each of the rooms. We have loved our design experience so far. And we have also very much appreciated the support from the Suellen, our shopper. She has been extremely helpful, responsive and diligent.

We've now worked with Affordable Interior Design for three different homes - we call them every…read moretime we move. They are incredibly helpful and professional, and the experience of working with them is educational! They've helped us figure out what we like, and make practical decisions about what our family might need as it grows. I highly recommend working with them if you're in a new home or just want a little help to refresh an existing home.

Updated review, weeks later. Was back in DC and used occasion to revisit this G-town store after…read moresincere comments from store manager through Yelp. A polar experience, a different day, a different planet. Let's accept that that one day was just a remarkable exception. Today, super helpful, friendly staff who shared specific and potent ideas about color matching, contrasting and blending fabric v. leather etc. We left smarter, with guidance and great direction re a sofa we really like, in a great fabric on view, and chair we might equally. If you like this type of furniture styling, then Georgetown and Tysons shops are winner. ----- Stars for the service- lack. Lovely scandi-modern furniture if it is to your taste. High end prices but not atmospheric. Service, super, on our day, if your goal is to browse without sales interruptions. That is, ignored is bliss, if sought. But we needed some. And when we sought attention-- a tear sheet, a question, an anything-- no ability to get an acknowledgement from any of the salespeople. Not a one. Perturbing, to say the least, to a thickskinned shopper. Quite liked an Osaka reddish sofa, tufted with angled arms, there but that's a Bo sale likely lost, as there were as friendly sofas we liked at Room and Board, with available nice folks. Super.

My friend invited me for dinner; he wanted to show me the furniture he bought at BoConcept in…read moreGeorgetown, Washington D.C. It looked very modern and was told by my friend it was from Denmark. He said it was very expensive. I looked very closely at the materials and mentioned that it was not real wood, either MDF or Particle Board with veneer as well as made in China. My friend said that is impossible as he was assured it was real solid wood made in Denmark. I said to him, I will cut part of his furniture and if it is not MDF or Particle Board I would buy and replace it. Lo and behold it was Particle Board. I have yet to find out what my friend did after I left his dinner invitation.

The show room manager Pari Darvish is a world class designer. Beautiful work and creates stunning…read moreand awe inspiring kitchens. A true professional in every sense of the word

I also had a negative experience with AAI Poggenpohl in Bethesda, with whom I refurbished my…read moretownhouse. While Poggenpohl cabinetry is excellent, I found the company increasingly difficult and unpleasant to deal with as the renovation progressed. When things went wrong, which happens of course, they never took responsibility or made amends (particulalry Amir, as others have noticed). When we pointed at flaws or imperfections in the work, we were told it was "industry standard", whatever that means (and we were repeatedly misled on what would be included as part of the renovation costs). The post-work follow-up has been non-existent. When we asked for the codes of the paints used, Amir never got back to us. When I asked for a referral to fix the heated floors which stopped working (which they installed), it took multiple calls and emails before finally Amir told me to google an electrician in DC "as there are plenty".

If I could leave a hundred stars I would. I hired Isy with Cheltenham Interiors to help me…read morerenovate, design and decorate my bedroom. What a delight to work with! Isy is so warm, gracious and super knowledgeable. she made me feel comfortable instantly and is such a delightful person! i have been through renovation before and it was terrible. Not with Isy! She was always ten steps ahead and made sure everything went smoothly. I finally feel like a real adult with my new bedroom. Everyone loves it! Look no further- Isy will take good care of you!

Superb designer. Awesome personality. Highly recommend! Isy is great!! Definitely worth it!read more