i initially decided to ask Lisa for help selecting a railing design but it turned into so much…read moremore. I am updating my 34 year old home and needed a professional eye. Lisa came highly recommended as you can see from the reviews and at an affordable rate. She gave me the direction i needed and many other suggestions. This helped me move forward and get closer to finishing what i started. Grateful for all your help, Lisa.

Lisa is thoughtful, knowledgeable, and highly professional. Importantly, she is a careful listener…read morewith a warm and engaging personality. We met with Lisa to discuss ideas on remodeling our 1990s-era bathrooms because we were unsure of how to proceed. Lisa was able to present us a new vision, rescaling our plans and saving us a significant amount of money while still achieving our goal of creating an elegant, updated look and enhancing the function of the spaces. The savings on our bathroom remodels will allow us to embark on other redecorating projects that we thought were beyond our reach. We are thrilled! Lisa has amazing insights into melding function with beauty, and she has an appreciation of and respect for collectibles and antiques, and how best to display them to tell our family story. She has extensive resources to help us realize our vision. We are looking forward to continuing to work with Lisa to enhance our entire home, thereby enriching our family life. We are so pleased to have her as our guide in this journey! Kristine W.

We hired Anne Harvey of Fresh Kitchen and Bath Design to plan the remodel of our three bathrooms,…read moreand the experience exceeded our expectations. She was instrumental in developing thoughtful, functional floor plans and walked us through every major selection -- cabinetry, tile, plumbing fixtures, and lighting. She guided us to the best places to shop and knew all the staff, which was very helpful. Her understanding of current design trends, combined with her ability to balance aesthetics and practicality, made the decision-making process smooth and enjoyable. She has an exceptional eye for coordinating materials and ensuring every element complements the overall design. Everyone that has seen the results loves them. We highly recommend her for anyone planning a renovation who wants expert guidance and a cohesive, well-executed result.

This is the second time we have worked with Anne Harvey of Fresh Kitchen and Bath Design. She had…read morepreviously done a complete redesign of our bathroom. This project was to design built-in bookshelves and cabinets that would flank our brick fireplace. The built-ins also included a work area for a computer as well as space for stereo equipment and album storage. Anne's design was beautiful and practical, incorporating our original ideas as well as making many improvements. Her measurements and drawings presented every detail of the project. Anne's excellent communication skills ensured that the process went smoothly. Besides the design, Anne supported us for all the phases of the project. She helped us find several reputable woodworking companies. She then worked with all involved to make sure that the finished project exceeded our expectations. We valued her judgment, patience and attention to detail. Anne is a creative designer who makes high quality designs and client satisfaction her top priorities. We highly recommend her for bathroom and kitchen renovations as well as designing bookshelves and cabinets!

My husband and I moved to Cary from south Florida last year. We rented a house, intending to stay…read morethere while we scoped out the area - but then this fantastic townhouse came on the market and we had to buy it. Next question: What to put in it? It's much bigger than our rental house - and much nicer. That said, we didn't want to spend crazy money on new furniture (we've made that mistake before) - but on the other hand, we wanted nice stuff (i.e., not Rooms to Go). We recognize our limitations, so I searched for someone who could help us with our new home - and luckily enough found Amy. She first went to our rental house (where we were still living) to see what we already had, get an idea of our colors, artwork, etc., then went to our new (empty) home. We were, frankly, amazed at some of her suggestions - amazed just because they *never* would have occurred to us. As soon as she saw our (very large) master BR suite, she noted that there was ample space to fit our existing living room furniture. She also suggested that we have the mantle in the living room (which was crazy high) lowered. ??!! We did not know such a thing was even possible. Amy had great recommendations for - and accompanied us on - furniture shopping trips (can't say enough about Cooper's - must get to their review next). She was also great for the little stuff - positioning furniture, helping organize the kitchen, etc. We could not have had a better experience and would not hesitate to seek her advice again.

We moved to NC from Cali to a home with approximately the same square footage, but a drastically…read moredifferent layout. We had the "stuff", just no real understanding of how best to use it. When I reached out to Amy and told her what I needed, she made it happen! Finding pieces in one room that would be better in another; creating flow where corners or awkwardness had previously interrupted it; and most importantly, making this brand new space feel like our home. Working with Amy is quite a treat! She's professional, detail oriented, and has resources for whatever a home and family might need! Having an understanding of different perspectives in decor is a HUGE plus, too, as a simple mention of feng shui (which I know nearly nothing about) opened up a whole new conversation about placement of plants and honorary placement of our dearly departed pets! She has amazing energy, practical sensibilities, and a keen understanding of family functioning so she can help turn a house into a home. BIG SIGH! I adore my home now!

I'm a fan of Heather Garrett's design aesthetic -- the former Giorgio, and her chic store with…read moreunusual lighting fixtures and earthy colors paired with white accents. And I was excited to hear that she'd closed the store and revamped with a new concept that focused more on retail with fewer big-ticket furniture items, and more details. When I ventured in yesterday, honestly, it didn't seem that different to me from before. But I still reveled in all the beautiful pieces -- from jewelry, to sconces, to throw pillows. It's all a bit higher than my everyday price-point; but for a special something to really make your room sing, this'd be just the place.

A beautiful shop and design studio. Some thoughtful accessory type items (coveting that sharkskin…read moreclutch right now), and a lot of really beautiful furniture using great textiles. The only think I really did not like about this shop was that the entire time we were browsing we did not see anyone. I could hear someone in the back, talking, but they did not take the effort to say hello... how can I help?...etc. This was very off-putting, and is frankly the reason I am only giving three stars at this time.

It was a pleasure working with Caroline from Blue Sky Design. I submitted a request for their…read moreedesign service and she responded immediately. She came up with a design plan for my living room that met my style, taste, and budget and I love it! I will be using her again to help me with other rooms in my house.

I enjoyed working with Caroline. She has the talent for picking out the right colors, etc of…read morewhatever is needed for decorating. I recommend her to anyone that's looking for small or large interior decoration. I will continue to use her for future decorating. Thank you Caroline for a job well done.

We are very grateful for reDefine Home Design (Sam, Julie and all of Juan's construction team)! We…read moreare so happy with how you guided us from ideas through the renovation and to this wonderful kitchen that we have now! Your attention to detail and communication throughout the process was top notch! You've all made this a great experience! Highly recommend reDefine Home Design for your kitchen renovation project.

Sam came over to our house for an hour and gave me advice on staging my hike for sale. Our house…read moresold in 48 hours, with multiple offers, at 8% over asking! She was great! I would highly recommend.

When we first met Leslie, she was the designer for a design/build firm. She designed an extensive…read morereconfiguration of several rooms in our house to greatly improve function and livability. Luckily for us, she later returned to interior design full time and we hired her to help furnish the house after construction finished. Leslie quickly gained an excellent understanding of our style and preferences. She then made our ideas even better. She would take an overwhelming number of options, say, for a chair, and present just a few that would be 'just right' choices and explain how she made those selections. Very importantly, Leslie kept the big picture in mind for us when we might have gotten lost(!) - how we wanted to live in the rooms, and how all the different choices would work together to serve the whole design.The whole process felt very personal and collaborative. Leslie listens carefully, works hard, explains ideas and options clearly, is easy to talk with, is very experienced and extremely knowledgeable. We are delighted with the end result. Without question, we would use her again!

In speaking with Leslie, I felt that she was very condescending with regards to my project. She…read morelaughed at my budget and was at least honest that she had no interest in my project. She is really only interested in high dollar projects (greater than $30k) and I would advise that if your budget is less than that, do not bother her. It is not worth it.

I love the personal service and the expertise of Christy. She has the most beautiful, unique pieces…read morein her lovely store! I highly recommend Steel Roots Home Decor.

Christy is amazing! Her store is one of a kind with unique home furnishings and gifts. After…read morespending just a short time together she keyed into the elements I wanted to embrace in my home. Christy spent an hour staging my newly remodeled kitchen with my own things as well as some new items picked out at Steel Roots. The transformation was amazing! It's warm and inviting intertwining family favorites with a modern touch. Looking forward to my next project with Christy!