I cannot begin to explain how much I love Marissa and design Macs! They transformed our 2 bedroom apartment into the most incredible home. We have loved living here. She creatively used every inch of space and was able to maximize storage for us. The ideas she thought of, we would have never thought of and I am so thankful for. Her attention to detail during all steps of the process is so appreciated. The best part is, all the work and designs have paid off in multiples. We recently put our place on the market and received 10+ offers within 5 days at ask and above. Everyone loved all the built ins (entertainment center, mudroom area, built in benches, desk are, storage column) all which were her ideas and vision. I cried happy tears! I cannot wait to work with her again!! read more

It was a great experience to work with this interior designer. They closely heard my thoughts and made my house a fashionable and practical place that feels like it is mine. Their sense and color are amazing. The whole environment was stress-free and relaxing read more

Although we have not signed on with Design MACS yet (we may very well use them for their interior design services as they're spectacular), I was amazed by the help I was given when I called in for a second opinion regarding the design of our addition to our home in Jersey City. Long story short, our current architect messed up royally and we are currently in a huge bind trying to push the permits through. Design MACS helped us with some valuable advice and I'm confident that the changes to our plans will allow us to proceed finally! They know exactly what they're doing and I won't hesitate to recommend them to anyone in need! I'm read more

After moving into our new house, my wife and I contacted Design Macs to help furnish and decorate our house. Marissa and her design team put together a detailed plan, including virtual design plans where we were able to see all their ideas and designs. The team presented us with various layouts for all the different areas of the house, and after selecting our preferred options the team went to work finding great furniture options for each room. We were presented multiple options for each piece of furniture and visuals to help us see how everything looked together. After making our selections, the team did a great job of keeping us updated on the status of all of our items. They arranged to have our items delivered to their warehouse to minimize the deliveries to our house, which worked out great. Once the majority of our items arrived, we scheduled a moving day where the team was on hand to make sure everything was delivered and placed exactly where it was supposed to go (and they made sure no items were damaged). Marissa and team did an amazing job transforming our new house into our home! The layouts and décor they put together for our home are amazing! We feel like we are now living in a home you'd see on HGTV. I would highly recommend Design Macs for any home projects and will definitely be using them again in the future for other projects! read more

Ariel was very helpful as I needed an architect plan for my business. He gave me very good suggestions and their team is very hard working! They were working after Christmas when most design offices are closed. read more

Marissa is absolutely amazing! I was looking for a designer to help update some pretty challenging spaces - a dual 2 y/o girl and 3 m/o boy nursery and a den that needed to serve as an office/guest room/playroom and she knocked the designs out of the park. I would've never thought of the ideas she came up with and my den is probably my favorite room in the house and definitely the most functional. She worked within my budget and was able to perfectly incorporate existing furniture and a few accents I wanted to keep. Next house - we would absolutely work with her again! :) read more

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Marissa helped us with an interior design of 4 unit building. Her design ideas are very practical. She tried a lot of options that helped us visualize. She worked with in our budget. We are very happy with her services. read more

Marissa is AMAZING !! Thank you for your for all those great design skills, could not have done it without you :-) read more

I had the opportunity to work with Marissa after being invited to help out with the A/V work for a Man Caves episdoe We immediately bonded from minute one, and you can easily tell how nice it was going to be to work together. Once the first project got going, and me not knowing the plan, she made me very comfortable and explained it all! I'm sure Marissa brings the same job skills to every project for DM. Marissa is also very creative, yet budget conscious. Two important traits that make for a great designer. I look forward to one day working together again. Great person to work with! (I'll bring more lox) read more

Design Macs should change its name to Design Miracles! If you want to work with a designer who listens and understands what you want, even if you don't know what you want, and can translate that into a space that is incredibly special, practical and livable, Marissa is the one. What's also great is that regardless of her own individual taste, she is incredibly talented at bringing out the look that is perfectly perfect for you. I so appreciated that Marissa was able to figure out what my style was and to translate that into a beautiful vision for my home. I knew I had eclectic tastes, but I didn't have any idea what a starting point was for us to talk about the design of the many rooms we were renovating. I was so excited when Marissa looked through the magazine clips of colors, fashion, art, and "looks" I liked that I handed to her, then walked around my house, and said confidently that she knew exactly what my style was: "Hollywood regency." I had no idea that was even a thing, but I knew she had totally nailed my style when she explained it's a little art deco, a little glam, a little French, a little Palm Springs, and a little Chinoiserie. As another example of Marissa's talent for knowing her clients' taste, I was in search of a fun powder room wallpaper that was beautiful, happy, playful, and that would delight my future grandchildren. Of thousands of wallpaper samples, Marissa eyed one that she knew was exactly what I would want. She brought me a sample, and I didn't have to peruse any others. Again, she nailed it! As further proof, a little girl recently came to our house and we told her to look at the powder room wallpaper. She entered the room and her jaw dropped with glee. Mission accomplished. Another fabulous talent of Marissa's is her ability to suggest details that accomplish a finishing touch. Borders and bull nose on tiling, coordinating front and back of a chair fabric, fun trim on runners and window treatments, mixing crystal pulls and polished nickel on cabinetry, edging on counters, crown molding, just to name a few. I never would have been able to envision the exciting, refining details that truly work to make the space special. Another highlight is that Marissa also delivered on my requirement of practicality and livability. I wanted our home to be easy upkeep so we could create a beautiful sanctuary for my husband and myself as well as a magnet for kids and grandkids to spend time, hang out, cook together, relax and have fun. That being said, I never wanted to accomplish that at the expense of the glam/wow factor. It's wow alright! A big spectacular wow! Marissa brought all the elements of all the rooms together into a beautiful cohesive whole. Everyone who sees the new spaces are blown away. From the kitchen cabinets, to the counterpoint color of the island, the counter tops, the lighting fixtures, hardware, sinks, faucets, vanities, mirrors, flooring, windows, backsplashes, floor tiling, wood floor, table, chairs, fabric, runners, doors, doorknobs, paint colors, wallpaper and more, I trusted Marissa to pinpoint and help me narrow down beautiful choices. I would have been in total overwhelm if I had to find and coordinate everything and figure out proportions and measurements needed for this renovation on my own. There were so many details that were not merely design but had architectural and important functionality attributes such as dealing with wall placement or removal, cabinet placement and the insides of cabinet configuration, and so much more. And I never would have been able to work with and give clear direction to contractors and subcontractors on my own, the way Marissa did. Instead of the renovation being a drag, working with Marissa, and also her husband Ariel, was fun! I love, love, love the results! I love, love, love my house. Princess Diane von Brainisfried read more

I could not recommend Marissa with greater enthusiasm! Marissa worked with me on my kitchen redesign from start to finish. Initial consultations, both in person and via email were simple, as was communication throughout the duration of the project. I started by giving her some basic ideas and concepts and Marissa really brought it to life with her personal touch. Most importantly, she crafted it to fit my space. My counter-top area and storage space have easily doubled and I'm still getting lots of compliments on my new kitchen. I could not be happier with how it turned out! It's no wonder she's working on home redesign shows on TV. read more

Marissa helped me figure out a great lighting solution for our office. Not only was I looking for sufficient lighting, but also fixtures that fit the space and vibe well. She helped me in all those aspects and did an amazing job. She took my ideas, suggested her own and came up some really nice solutions that look great. I recommend her to anyone looking for a great creative mind to help bring their vision to life! read more

Marissa was committed to excellence from the first day of our project to its completion only six short weeks later. She was extremely attentive to each and every detail, including professional management of our timeline and budget. She brings a wealth of design knowledge and experience to her clients. read more

Marissa is a fantastic designer and is so pleasant to work with. She has transformed our living space and I am so happy with all of the details and vision that Marissa brought to life. I wasn't even sure what my design style was before we started working together but it all came together through each step along the way. I highly recommend Marissa, you won't be disappointed! You will be amazed at the possibilities that she presents to you and makes your space uniquely your own. read more

It has been so much fun working with Marissa. She is amazing, listened to everything I wanted to do in my apartment, was on budget and time. Highly recommend her for any project big or small. read more

Design Macs works with you to bring your vision to life (and within your budget). Marissa is organized, works within your time frame, conscientious of your needs and wants, and a delight to work with. If you are looking to update your home, inside or out, Design Macs is the company I would 100% recommend. read more

I very much enjoyed working with Marissa of Design MACS in designing my daughter's nursery and updating our den. She was professional, responsive and extremely effective at helping me achieve my goals. I couldn't be happier with the outcome. I have referred her to many friends who are also extremely happy with the results. She provided many options at various price points and was hands-on in following through to make sure everything was executed properly. read more

Marissa is an amazing designer! Very creative and professional.

Marissa was in charge of designing a project for my backyard that appeared on Man Caves for the DIY network. I provided my input around a Japanese Tea Garden theme with some general ideas and Marissa took it from there. She lead a large design and construction team and remodeled my entire yard in a matter of days with superb precision. Her attention to detail and ability to make the design flow around a very large space was quite impressive. I'm very pleased with the design and layout of my yard and I would highly recommend Marissa to anyone seeking support for interior or exterior design work. read more