I am very happy with my decision to use Affordable Interior Design and with Stephanie, the designer…read moreI worked with. First, the design questionnaire was excellent - especially for someone like me who doesn't know much about interior design. It was able to identify my design preferences by showing different living rooms and asking which ones were to my liking. In addition, its questions served as a great preparation for the home visit, so Stephanie came well prepared for our meeting. Stephanie was very creative, professional, and helpful throughout the process. When she visited my place, we decided on a design together, in an efficient process, where she was able to translate my needs and preferences to interior design decisions and furniture choices. After two weeks, she assembled a furniture shopping list, within the budget I requested. I purchased all items she suggested. The furniture items were sourced from many furniture stores and I felt she did an excellent job finding items that were beautiful, fit the overall design, and reasonably priced. I get nothing but compliments about my place (even from my Architect friend who is quite stingy with design related complements...). Well done Stephanie! As to the cost-effectiveness of the service - had I done this process myself (even with friends help), I would have surely spent more time, more money, getting worse results. Finally, the service was well structured and transparent. Good stuff overall.

Paulina helped us get our dream bathroom! She has such a great eye and helped us save money on a…read morelot of materials too because she knew the right places to look. It's my favorite room in our house now, and I'm excited to work with AID on our kitchen renovation too.

We have just taken delivery of a new sofa and Stressless chair. This was our first occasion to buy…read morefurniture in a long time, and our entire experience with this company was absolutely top shelf. From an informative, patient and friendly salesman (Joe) to everyone else in the store, we were treated as well as we could have desired. Prices were a bit lower than those of other dealers, too. The delivery was seamless, respectful of our home, and completed by two very pleasant people. They also have an extraordinary gift shop, which we found to be a hidden gem in itself. In all respects we find this store to be a refreshing departure from other furniture stores, and it will be our go-to place from here forward.

I had NO IDEA I'd be looking at 5k chairs in the middle of Fair Haven. A+++++. LOVE a surprise!!read more

My husband and I decided to add on a first floor bedroom and bath, as well as an all-season porch…read moreto our 60's colonial home. It became a "while you're at it" project, and we wound up gutting the whole first floor, as well as the 2 upstairs bathrooms. Kevin joined us at the outset and immediately grasped our life style and our tastes and created spaces that reflect who we are and the way we live. He miraculously updated the interior while maintaining the original colonial architecture and character, creating timeless spaces. He was generous with his time and energy, giving us time to make choices and decisions, gently nudging us in another direction when he intuitively knew we would be happier with the end result. Kevin maintained a positive attitude throughout the process, buoying up us as we hit all the inevitable snags and delays, and remains a good friend and advisor to this day. He comes with our highest compliments and recommendation.

Kevin Dix designed a new build of a 3600 sq ft coastal vacation home used by my family a friends…read more He quickly understood my goals for the property and was able to translate that into an architectural design that fit the way I wanted to use the home. The house beautifully fit on the island where it is located and Kevin designed the home to take into account the best attributes of my lot. He also took care of all of the design as well with thoughtful interior finishes that beautifully fit the form and function of the vacation home. He worked from the beginning to get our feedback on the direction he was recommending and to unify the big picture decisions for the build with the details that would create the feel and style of the finished project. His vision in the architectural design was then effectively brought to life through excellent communications with the general contractor overseeing the construction after I selected a contractor using his design documentation in the bidding process. Our vacation home is a joy for my family and all of the extended family and friends with whom we share time in this special place. The design makes a wow first impression, but more importantly it has had an enduring quality for family and loved ones who love having time with one another in this home. I can't imagine how Ii would have built a vacation home like this without the vision and attention to detail that Kevin brought to the project.

I hired Grand Design to redo a very ugly 1970s bathroom for me. Overall I am pleased with the…read morebathroom and can say that Maryann, the designer at Grand, is outstanding and really knows her stuff. The problem is their subcontractor, Max, who apparently doesn't have much pride in his work. He hung the light fixture on the bathroom wall before installing the vanity. Needless to say, it's 4" to the left of the sink, and not centered over the sink. Doesn't sound like a big deal, but it's really annoying since everyone and their brother aligns a bathroom sink, mirror and light fixture. That was last October. I have tried on and off to get Max to come back and correct the light location, but since I've paid the bill already, Max has other fish to fry. I've now waited at home, telecommuting from my job to be here, more than 5 times. I'm using an outlet in the hallway because the bathroom outlet doesn't work - not surprisingly, the electrician is Max's buddy. I was willing to give them one more chance, which was yesterday, to repair the problem. Max was to be here between 10 and 11, and at 11:15 I called Grand Design to let them know he had yet again failed to show. The guy I talked to there (was it Max? Who knows) said they would "track him down and call me back". Well, it's Saturday morning so either Max left the country, or Grand Design doesn't care. Any way you slice it, I still have a half-arsed bathroom. Maryann is excellent and quick with her job. However she seems to have hooked her wagon to a lousy rig. The three stars are for Maryann herself. Grand Design won't be getting my business again, but I would definitely work with her if she had reputable contractors. Update: Max did come to move the light, and while it's not perfect it's much better than it was. I would definitely recommend their guy, Saloman, who patched and painted the walls. He was fast, friendly, arrived when he said he would, and he was just great. So basically I am satisfied with the result, but due to their main contractor would still definitely hesitate before hiring them again.

We have used Common Vision for 30 years and they never disappoint. The craftsmanship is superb and…read morethe people are wonderful to work with.

We have used Common Vision for several projects in our 105 year old house. They built bookcases to…read moreflank our fireplace and managed to match the original woodwork in the house. They constructed storm windows for our French doors. They built our deck and remodeled our master bathroom. They are professional beyond compare. All of their workers are polite and very skilled. Wherever they are working is left clean when they leave. We are so pleased that we can recommend Common Vision to others!

Adrienne Micci-Smith is a true expert in her field. We have worked with her to design several…read moreshades in our home, and we could not be happier with the results. She provides personalized and comprehensive service. We have truly enjoyed the time working with her. We especially appreciate the high-quality products that she recommends, including the line of Hunter- Douglas shades. We recommend her highly and without any reservations!!!

Very professional, a joy to do business with - and a real talent for looking at the area that needs…read morewindow coverings and suggesting just the right thing. Adrienne is always spot on with her advice. Her curtains are works of art.

We had Ella's Design Studio (upholstery) make new cushions for the banquette in our kitchen, and…read morethe experience was outstanding. Yuri, who I believe is one of the owners, was incredible to work with. The measurements were spot on, the craftsmanship was top-notch, and the attention to detail was exceptional -- the kind of quality that truly elevates the finished product. A few years ago, we used a different upholstery company in Ossining that unfortunately ruined our furniture (they'll remain nameless). It was a costly lesson that sometimes you really do get what you pay for. With Ella's Design Studio, you get the best -- skilled work, professionalism, and beautiful results. Highly recommended!

I had a wonderful stress free experience with Ella Design Studio having my 4 piece sectional…read morereupholstered. Andrea worked so hard in helping me pick my fabric, price and completion of the job. When I walked into the studio I can see many of the pieces that were already completed so I felt very confident it would come out great but I could never imagined that my 38 year old sectional would come out more beautiful than I could imagine. Andrea and her staff were so accommodating and pleasant and I highly recommend them. Thank you all!

We weren't really sure what we wanted to do in our office, but Starlet came in and listened to each…read moreconcern, offered amazing ideas and suggestions with her wonderful sense of design and color, and did it within our budget. She is also extremely communicative and no question was too silly to be asked! Highly, highly recommend working wih her.

From the owner: Visualize your dream home in 3D! Starlet Jacobs Design will create realistic room layouts and…read morerenderings the help you see how much better your home can be. Contact us for a consultation and pricing.

Lisa has such a creative vision for interior design. Her portfolio speaks for her talents. She…read morepossesses a wealth of knowledge and experience. I've worked with many designers, but Lisa Davenport is someone I'd recommend above all others.

From the owner: High end Interior Design firm, specializing in renovations, new construction and furniture design.read more