The house I purchased was 48-years-old and badly needed to be updated. Originally, I was going to…read morehave an interior decorator just advise on colors for the kitchen cabinets. Martine was so good at conveying her expertise while respecting my opinion, that I then wanted her input on everything else: tile, carpet, light fixtures, colors for painting the interior & exterior, in fact, everything down to the doorbell. My house now has the feel I wanted. I whole-heartedly recommend Martine.

My husband and I first hired Martine several years ago to help us refresh our living room decor…read more She was able to present ideas that appealed to both my husband and I, which helped keep the peace in our household. We were very happy with the outcome, and enjoyed working with her so much that we have since hired her for several other projects, the most recent being a full bathroom remodel. The project was necessary due to extensive water damage from a burst pipe, so the process was financially and emotionally stressful. Martine's calm perspective and humor helped bring levity to the situation, and our new bathroom is stunning! I highly recommend her design services to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, efficient and talented interior designer who is fun and easy to work with. -Emanuelle Gomez, Ashland, OR

Joan just completed a home staging/enhancement project for one of my for sale listings and I was…read moredelighted with the way she worked. It was our first project together and we will do many others in the future. Joan performed beautifully and the property presentation was remarkable improved and should sell quickly. Neal Hribar

We have worked with Joan over many projects. Joan is pleasant and professional. She has great…read morevision of the project as a whole, and keeps all details in mind during the project. She is keen to her clients' tastes, needs and budget. I highly recommend Joan E Designs

I'm new to the area and was sooo delighted to see that we have a store of this caliber in the…read morevalley. I love to support locally-owned businesses and this one makes it easy! Everything is so beautifully displayed, it makes you want to move right in! The quality, the style, the service; it's all there. They have an eclectic mix of styles and prices, and a real knack for putting it all together. The designers are fabulous and friendly! I plan on using their services after the holidays to help me achieve that "Terra Firma feel" at home. For now I pop in once a week or so to say hi and see what's new, so fun!

We had Terra Firma come out to level the ground around our pool and secure a wall in the…read morebasement..the cost was around $18,000.00 they never came back to tighten the bolts in the basement even tho they said they would..also they never told us they only guarantee that work for 5 years..so that foam they level with is only good for 5 years. I wish I called around first to see what other companies were like.. just saying....

Cheryl took our cluttered office, filled with junk and clunky furniture and turned it into a…read morestylish, sexy, room where I want to be all the time! A friend who came over the other evening remarked "the lighting here could be in a lounge in an upscale, urban hotel." Cheryl gave us a beautiful design which she oversaw until completion. She offered great advice on colors, textures, lighting, and furniture. She designed some special features. including a wall planter box. She also turned a space that was once a large built in bookcase into an amazing stone tile insert. Lighting is really important to me and among other things, she created a light bar that illuminates the beautiful wood paneling that wraps 3/4 of the room. (Hope she posts pics of this. This is not what you normally think of as "wood paneling. Think of that upscale, hotel bar!) All these touches really make this room unique, warm, and lovely. Needless to say we are very happy with the job Cheryl did!

From the owner: Full-service interior design including new construction and remodels. Kitchen and bath design…read more Do-It-Yourself design and decorating consultation. Homes, offices, hospitality (restaurants, cafes, lodging) and garden design services. Custom drafting and design for unique furniture, kitchen and bath cabinetry, garden gates and fencing. Residential and commercial lighting plans, reflected ceiling plans for commercial projects, plumbing fixture and lighting schedules. Contract furniture. Window treatments. Floor and wall coverings. Color consultation.

Over the years, I have bought art work for my home, mostly while traveling. It was exciting to…read morereturn home with a new piece of art and find just the right place to display it. But after moving to Medford, to a new home, it seemed overwhelming to start from scratch; I needed some help. Seanne McVarish came highly recommended. She reviewed all my art, and after talking with me, I felt that she really understood what I wanted. In less than 3 hours she gave me sketches for each room with the placement of the art and exact measurements for hanging it. Her suggestions were excellent, while respectful of my taste. Seanne has a sophisticated sense of esthetics, and her experience allowed her to be very efficient and fast. In addition, she made some extremely helpful suggestions about furniture arrangement. I plan to continue working with her to add the finishing touches to my new home, such as buying a couple of rugs and window treatments. I highly recommend Seanne McVarish for her expertise in interior design, superb taste, ability to understand the wishes of the homeowner, and her talent in providing solutions.

I used Athena and her team to design and furnish my downtown office. I went over my vision and sent…read morethem some of my influence photos and they got the job done in perfect timing. I receive countless compliments every day and I could not be more happy with the work they completed. Thank you Athena and team!

I've utilized Studio Athena for commercial interior design and also referred her to friends and…read morefamily for other projects. Both her and her team are consummate professionals, and in my opinion are by far the best interior design studio in the area. One of the big benefits of working with them is that due to their high level of experience their project estimates are much more accurate than what I have seen from other interior designers. Their design work is excellent but of course it is always nice to have a project come in on time and on budget. Five stars and I would give them 10 stars if I could.

Sweet, "Eleglant" Decor Store In Jacksonville!…read more SITREP Honestly, it's not me! They like the "L" in their name for it's uniqueness! THE SETUP Eleglance is a beautiful shop just off the main drag in historic Jacksonville, OR, set amidst historic buildings and in the middle of a great section of other shops and eateries. ITEMS GALORE If you are into Antiquing, or more contemporary decor, you can easily satisfy both passions here since Eleglance has quite the collection of items to fill up a living room, a dining room, a bedroom, a foyer, you name it - Eleglance will have something that will catch everyone's attention. THE LOWDOWN A great place to capture some unique items for your home or business decor.

From the owner: Interior design with 30 years experience. New construction, remodels, staging.read more

Diane Shenk is fabulous to work with! Not only are her designs amazing but she worked with me in a…read moreway that helped me find what I liked instead of telling me what I should like or should do. She helped ease my anxiety and overwhelm in a gentle and compassionate way. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone and am so grateful for her help.

Throughout construction, Diane Shenk colloborated with us to make our new house into a warm,…read moreinviting, and cozy family home! She patiently walked us through the multitude of decisions that we needed to make, kept us organized, focused and guided us to make smart decisions. Our finished home is wonderful, and we frequently get complemented on how beautiful and inviting our new home is. The complements go to Diane! She is a delight to work with because she listens and follows through with practical, affordable, and cohesive ideas. She is an experienced, creative, and knowledgeable professional. Her teamwork approach worked well with us! We are so happy with our wonderful new home that Diane helped to create, and pleased that we made a new friend in the process.