I hired Kristin to help me remodel my living room, change lighting and repaint my condo. I needed…read moreto brighten hallways, bedroom and utility closet. Kristin recommended the perfect fixtures as well as added lighting to a utility closet making it far more usable. The most dramatic change was in the living room. It had lighting around the perimeter but there was no electric in the center of the room so it was a dark space. Kristin had the brilliant idea of building beams to run along the ceiling and install dimmable lights in the beams. It changed the ambience of the room completely. That, along with new fixtures made my home much more livable. Her patience, good taste in wallpaper and paint colors and good choice of well qualified contractors contributed to a successful job. I would highly recommend Kristin Taghon Interior Designs for any project.

My wife and I had a great experience with Cadmium Interiors. We were looking to update our condo…read morewith fresh paint, some new lighting and a new backsplash. We couldn't decide what we wanted to do so we called in Jasmin and Kristin to help out. What I appreciated the most is that they took the time to understand our budget, our style and what we liked and didn't like about our condo. They made some great recommendations and came up with interesting ideas that we wouldn't have made on our own. They also listened to our ideas and were happy to go with some of our choices. Once we decided on the work we wanted, they helped us choose contractors and were happy to include one of our recommendations in the bidding process. Jasmin and Kristin took care of all of the logistics of the work, from ensuring the elevators were reserved to making sure the contracts had proof of insurance. They ordered all the parts and scheduled the contractors so that they were able to work together and weren't tripping over each other. It was amazing, I was so thankful that we got the whole condo painted, a new backsplash in the kitchen and lots of new lighting installed the week that my wife and son were out of town. The contractors were always on time, very professional and did a great job. We were very happy with Jasmin and Kristin and wouldn't hesitate to use them again.

I have used Haven for staging services for over six years and highly recommend them. Look no…read morefurther for competent, experienced professionals with an exquisite eye for design and total value. Construction and remodeling is hard. But some partners make it exciting and worthwhile. Working with Haven is something I look forward to.

My real estate agent referred me to HAVEN, and I am delighted she did. After cleaning out and…read morecleaning up my parents' apartment they had lived in for 35+ years, I worked with HAVEN to stage it for sale. Throughout the entire process they were very responsive and answered all my questions. The staging was great, and within a week of putting the apartment on the market we received an all-cash offer at the listing price. By all accounts, the staging really made the apartment stand out from other, identical floor-plan apartments on the market in the building. HAVEN was a perfect match for our needs.

We worked with Design Inside over the course of a year on projects that continued to expand because…read morewe were so thrilled with the process, working relationship and outcomes. We used Kathryn's design expertise to remodel our kitchen, first-floor full bathroom, and front porch. Working with Design Inside was money well-spent because Kathryn is talented in both technical and creative design. She measured and prepared for every contingency when creating a plan to transform our galley-style kitchen into an expanded and multi-purpose open-concept design that included kitchen, mudroom, and workspace. She was efficient in helping us make design choices to update our bathroom, and concise with material recommendations and measurements needed to replace our front porch. Kathryn and her team were respectful of our time, budget, and input. Every selection for purchase was presented as a choice, and we knew we were always guided to the best price point. Kathryn recommended when to pay for quality materials, and helped us find savings in other parts of the design to off-set the cost. We are most happy with the selections we would not have made without her involvement. We could not have completed our home remodel without Design Inside, and would happily recommend them to anyone looking for guidance on small or large projects!

We used Design Inside for our recent condo renovation, and we were pleased with our designer,…read moreAbigail. We had looked into three or four design firms and went with Design Inside because we got along well with Abigail from the initial consultation. She's friendly and had suggestions from our first meetings. Our remodeling scope was pretty basic (resurface hardwood floors, install new tiling, new lighting, new kitchen countertops/backsplash/hardware, painting, etc.) We weren't planning on taking down any walls or putting up new walls - hence "pretty basic" in our eyes! The initial few weeks involved back and forth with designs and occasional meetings with Abigail so she could get a handle on what we wanted done. Abigail was accommodating with meeting/phone times, and would often meet with us late afternoons or early evening. She created designs we had never thought of doing (enclosing in structural poles, wainscoting, etc). Abigail also was able to easily "read" my husband and I in terms of color schemes and we ended up choosing one of the first few samples of tiling and backsplash that she dropped off with us. Kudos for that! Abigail also provided us bimonthly hours summary / detail so we knew how much we were being charged for her services. She would break down the time she spent working for us by the minute and it was helpful to see where our dollars were being spent. From a "grand overall design", Abigail did a good job, but when we started getting into the details in the later phases, we did run into a few minor issues. I recommend ordering all materials / furniture / art yourself and not going thru Design Inside. With a little work on the intranet, you can find it cheaper, not to mention a lower delivery charge. We had a few material mix-ups with Design Inside - i.e. we received the wrong hardware; not enough tile or grout was ordered. Abigail's measurements for the den were incorrect so she didn't order enough tile / grout - her measurements for the wallpaper were also off, but this time we almost ordered too much. The invoice system used by Design Inside is a little confusing and you should pay very close attention and track your own expenses. It's hard to describe but trying to track all the bills and refunds with the invoices provided was difficult. Overall - I would recommend Design Inside and Abigail for your remodeling needs. I would just offer a bit of advice to double check measurements and order your own materials, but would still recommend the company. Abigail provided different designs and options that demonstrated her design skills as well as her ability to connect with us in terms of what our goal of the remodel was. In our eyes, that was key.

Working with Dawn was amazing! I reached out for help selecting a paint color for a tricky room in…read moreour house (the kitchen). During our 2-hour consultation, Dawn not only found a color that perfectly matched our style, counters, and backsplash but also spotted opportunities to refresh the colors in the dining room and entry to bring the whole design together. Her color savvy is fantastic, and she asked great questions and listened carefully to incorporate our preferences and ideas. She left us with paint swatches for all three rooms, and the new colors look incredible. Dawn's color consultation more than exceeded our expectations, but she didn't stop there! She also suggested ways to update the kitchen and dining room lighting to be more functional and coordinated. Her after-visit email summary included links to all of the ideas she had offered, including multiple options for fixtures that were very affordable and perfect for our spaces. We love the new lighting. To top it all off, when we told Dawn about our longer-term goal of renovating our kitchen, she offered fantastic ideas for reconfiguring the space to make it more functional and appealing. She followed up with detailed recommendations in her after-visit email summary and included rough drawings to help us visualize thew space. The 2-hour consultation with Dawn was an incredible value, and we definitely want to work with her on the kitchen renovation project!

"I had an absolutely amazing experience working with Dawn Bach on my apartment layout and design. I…read morereached out to her before moving from Colorado to Illinois, and she took the time to schedule a call and clearly explain her role as an interior decorator and how she could help based on my space and preferences. Dawn provided detailed layout plans along with furniture, bedding, electronics, and artwork recommendations--all of which perfectly matched my style and lifestyle. Her guidance not only made the process easy, but it also saved me over $900. I truly got everything I asked for and more. Thank you, Dawn! I will absolutely recommend you to anyone looking for an interior decorator."

We used D & E to install hardwood floors in our last 2 homes. They are amazing! Their prices…read morecan't be beat! Their quote to install hardwood beat some quotes to have carpet installed.

Had new floors installed and finished in 2008. Paid for 4 coats of varnish to be applied, because I…read morehave 2 dogs and wanted to ensure that the floors would last for years. Within a year the varnish showed significant signs of wear, to the point that in many spots the floors were completely bare. I called D&E to come and inspect, the saw the condition and said they'd come and repair. Now they are refusing to do so. The floors now have to be resanded and refinished. A job I paid a substantial amount of money for has to be redone. Floor professionals who have since examined my floors say the varnish was either diluted or defective. One pro said he thought my floors were 15 years old. D&E does not stand up for their work. They are dishonest and disreputable.

I hired Rovin's Hardwood Flooring to redo the flooring in two of my rooms. There was some horrid…read moreancient carpet in there I wanted removed and replaced with vinyl flooring. The estimate was quick to schedule and the pricing was well within what to expect in this market. The work was done in a a single day and what a beautiful job! Happy with the new floors in my room. There was some small touches that needed to get done on a second day, but the overall work is great. Highly recommend for your next flooring job!

You can tell an honest business not by what they advise you to do, but sometimes what they advise…read moreyou NOT to do. Adrian gave me candid and informed advise on my vintage floors that was customer centered, and not just about them getting the job. Also, he was prompt and communicative. Highly recommend.

I cannot recommend Sizzle Staging enough!…read more Sizzle transformed my 100+ year old condo into a stunning and inviting space that attracted multiple offers above list price. Their attention to detail and eye for design completely changed the feel of the rooms, making them appear larger and more functional. SN: As an empty unit, many loved it but commented the rooms were too small. So after a month as an empty unit, it was staged. When I saw it, I seriously contemplated moving back in. The team at Sizzle Staging was incredibly responsive, organized, punctual, and professional throughout the entire process. Their pricing was competitive and the results were worth every penny. I was so impressed with the final product that I actually wanted to move back into my own condo! I highly recommend Phil and I would not hesitate to work with them again in the future.

I can't thank Sizzle enough for the beautiful job they did on our home. We had people want to buy…read moreitems. We have a 4200 sq ft. and they were incredible. They did an amazing job. They made me want to move back into my home using their furnishings. Their pricing was fare and much less than others companies that quoted me.

Easily recommendable ... Amanda has almost 20 years of experience and it shows. She knows her…read moreproduct, was punctual and follows up quickly. Eric was very courteous and the same could be said about him. Both were very professional.

Best experience ever for a second time - we recently moved and worked with Tammy again on a custom…read moremaster bedroom closet. We previously worked with her on the same project at our previous home and were so happy with the outcome that we hired her again! See pics for the gorgeous final product in an attic master with angled ceilings!