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!

Lillian is absolutely fantastic. We were looking to refresh and remodel our home, we engaged in a…read moreconsultation. After the 1-hour walk through and conversation we quickly had a room by room recommendation on painting, light fixtures, kitchen, and some furniture! We are following just about every recommendation and are using Lillian for some of the services. The recommendations and flexibility are extremely valuable. We are a couple weeks from being done and will engage in another consultation for wall art recommendations. Lastly, please know Lillian does not try and charge you for every second. Instead she is engaged in real time as you go through your journey of a home remodel!

Lillian is amazing! She's super sweet, detail-oriented, and really knows her stuff. She gives…read morehonest advice on what will look best but always listens to what you want. Her work is beautiful, affordable, and professional. Highly recommend!

By chance I came into contact with Sew Fine II while putting together a Silent Auction. A friend of…read morea friend reached out to their owner to donate a gift card, and they were kind enough to fulfill the request. Subsequently I got to look through some of the offerings from this interior decorating superstore and came to find that they offere a beautiful variety of interior decorations. Thier products stretch from window coverings to carpet, and ornate to fuctional. And their staff is very nice and eager to work to find the look you're trying to achieve.

Located in Sutton Station, this is your one-stop shop for blinds, window treatments, shades,…read morelighting, and more. They have a heavy emphasis on Hunter Douglas brand, and reasonable prices. I love the cute bird feeder full of individually-wrapped candy and comfy seating to entertain kids while moms step in for consultation. The main complaint I would have is I wish they had more flexible hours. With this location being closed at five Monday through Friday, and from 10-2pm on Saturday, it is not very convenient for busy families. Also, their inventory is decently expensive, and they were not running (or planning to run per the sales associate) specials on the item I wanted, so I'll wait and see if they have a sale sometime soon. I'm also curious if they offer a Sutton Station discount, as some other stores in the shopping center do. However the staff was quite friendly, helpful, and patient and I feel comfortable rating them 4 stars. I hope I soon have reason to rate them based on an actual purchase!

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.

Overall, a great experience! Every step of the process was executed with precision and creativity…read more She took the time to truly understand my vision and lifestyle. What impressed me the most was her attention to detail, she seamlessly incorporated both aesthetic and functional elements into the design of my living room. Loved how it turned out! Also, the price was quite affordable, kept me within budget.

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Julie is an amazing designer and a terrific educator. She has a great eye for color and style, and…read morea knack to guide you to discover your taste, rather than imposing her own. In a most kind and gentle (but unwavering!) way she helped me avoid a rug which I really liked but would definitely have regretted in the end. I'm so grateful to her for her guidance and professionalism!

I've worked with Julie Wagner on past projects to decorate my living room and front sun room and to…read morechoose paint for my first floor. She has an amazing eye for color and pattern pairings for walls, rugs, and window treatments. My living room and sun room are totally transformed and look wonderful! She's very personable and easy to work with and will educate you on what works while incorporating your preferences into the final design. I'm currently working with Julie on a bathroom renovation to help me choose new tile, paint color, and window treatments. I can't wait to see the final result! I highly recommend Julie Wagner for your interior design projects.

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.

This first photo shows the lack of accountability when imperfections to the eye were being pointed…read moreout at the end of the project and the screen that the workers had installed was already coming apart. Now in 2025 after having a structural engineer come in with a reputable general contractor we will have a full report and estimate of repair to reconstruct the deck to make it up to code for the new buyer. A huge open wound has been exposed and Mike Germain has nothing to say for himself. The second photo is directly from the contract we signed and completed with him. We certainly paid and upheld our part of the contract. On a side note, at the time of the construction in 2020 I had completed an egg collection for an IVF cycle a few days before the crew arrived. We also had a close relative with dementia in a memory care unit that was going to be moving into hospice and the work that was being completed by Mike was so she could return home. There were a lot of concerns brought to Mike's attention and he basically deflected, denied, gaslit and pressed forward, and now here we are in 2025. Mike Germain finally responded after multiple requests to address the lack of permits and final inspection on our project as well as the problems coming to light. We requested his contractor's license number and he refused to provide it. This brings into question if he even has one. When he responded he created a very false narrative and explained that we were trying to rush the project to start and accused my wife of asking him to forgo permits. We were not even aware until last week that this situation was a far larger problem than we ever planned or paid for. This is extremely suspect! BEWARE!!!

The owner of this company does not have a license and works without permits to avoid oversight…read more I am unfortunately, only discovering this, 4.5 years after his work was completed at my home. We spent about $90K on a project with Mike Germain, the owner of West point designs LLC. During the recent sale of our home a structural engineer was called in to review some red flags on the home inspection report specifically regarding the three-story deck that Mike and his team built. I contacted Mike since one of the issues was a lack of permit with the county & assumed we could clear that up quickly with his records. Instead, when Mike (finally after attempts to reach him) called me back, he lied and told me that I asked him not to get permits. Which never happened. Even without permits, the deeper issue is that Mike Germain's team did not adhere to building codes, on a three story deck. Many issues were uncovered, all pointing to a complete disregard for building code in nearly every aspect of the construction. We had repair work done as early as 3 months after this company's work was completed. Had our front deck reinforced, repaired and even replaced some trex decking only 3 years after completion because the work was so poorly done & did not use proper hardware (nails instead of screws etc). We initially agreed to have the company paint our house & stain the new fence they installed but we ended the work relationship with them once the project was complete. I did not want to continue engaging him but after learning these details, I want to make sure others know and look into him further before hiring them!! I only wish I had known that he doesn't not have a license and did not get permits for his work, in order to avoid professional oversight.

I love working with Design by Tula. She takes the time to listen to what we were looking for and…read morecomes up with great ideas and options. She has a great eye for design. I would recommend her for any project.

We recently moved into our new house, which is an exciting but stressful time right before the…read moreholidays. The layout is different than our previous homes and we were a little overwhelmed with decorating. Tula came in and created an element of calming as she began recommending where to hang pictures, organize shelves, and a future design plan. She excels at understanding and incorporating your personality into the design, and really made the time together fun and productive. We love our new house and now that we are settled we look forward to working with Tula to continue to create the feel for our home.