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    Designs By Margaret

    5.0 (6 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Commercial interior design

    Home interior design

    Partial home interior design

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    Home organization

    Home staging

    Office interior design

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    Look at what Designs by Margaret did to the exterior of my house!!
    Lezly B.

    I recently bought my first home...a true fixer upper! Knowing what Designs by Margaret (DBM) could do (based on my experience with them in the past), I was soooo excited to work with them again. After I closed on the house, I met with DBM to discuss my budget and the renovations that I wanted done. I handed over my keys, promised to stay away from the house (because I wanted to be surprised ) and 2 weeks later, my 3-level home was completely renovated and decorated inside and out! You have to see the before and after pics to truly appreciate how awesome DBM is!! Here's a list of what they did: -Exterior: new paint, new mailbox, new doorbell, new lights and landscaping (it looks like a brand-new house!!) -Kitchen: sanded/painted cabinets, installed backsplash, installed new appliances, installed new laminate floors, installed recess lighting -Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Guest Bedroom and Home Office: resurfaced hardwood floors, installed new baseboards, new paint, new window treatments, installed new lighting (recess lighting and ceiling lights) and added furniture/décor -Bathrooms (3 total): new paint, new mirrors, new lighting and added décor -Basement: finished basement including new paint, installed new laminate floors, installed wall-mount tv, replaced drop ceiling with dry wall, replaced fluorescent lights with recess lighting and added furniture/décor I wouldn't hesitate to work with DBM again! They do extraordinary work at a VERY reasonable cost. My house is truly a home now...I can feel the love in each room. The owner, Mrs. Holmes, has God-given talent with a true knack for knowing exactly what colors, furniture and design to pick. She knows exactly which design will work best for each customer. There were things that I secretly wanted in my home that I never even mentioned to her, but those features were included in the renovations. AMAZING!!! Take it from me (a repeat customer), go with DBM ...you won't be disappointed!

    Ryan M.

    I hired Margaret for home staging to sell my house and she did a fantastic job. I loved her style and we didn't have to worry about anything. Her crew was careful and respectful as they set everything up and on the back end when they moved it out. My house sold quickly and my real estate agent loved her choices. Margaret was a joy to work with and very professional, I would definitely hire her again!

    Dining room seating area ! So cozy !

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    Designs By Margaret - homestaging - Updated July 2026

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