We recently engaged Francis Interiors for an interior design project for our new home in Manhasset,…read moreNY. Francis failed to create a cohesive vision and design, failed to put together color palettes that worked with the existing space and was not able to source appropriate products and fabrics. His design aesthetic is next to zero. We later found out that he is not a trained professional or expert and has an unsuccessful background in ballet and contracting, but will tell you otherwise. To be specific, we engaged Francis for a consulting project where he would create a design/shopping list and hand it off to us so we could do the shopping ourselves. He initially agreed to this approach, but quickly tried to convince us to expand the scope for a full design project, which not surprisingly would increase the fees payable to him by 3.5X. In addition, Francis was incredibly impatient and condescending throughout the entire process. He would become visibly annoyed by questions/suggestions and did not respect our opinions/interests. He continually pushed his tasteless vision and would constantly tell us to get over our fears and give him control over the project. Francis missed the mark on every level. He is painful to work with and will waste your time and money.

Francis was the first designer my husband and I ever worked with, and so we were apprehensive going…read morein, but from the first meeting it was clear that we had made the right decision. We started our project at the beginning of COVID, and so all of our interactions were virtual, but Francis and his associates made the process feel like we were all together in the same room. We would always look forward to our weekly meetings, from going over our story and vision for our apartment, to creating blueprints, to making selections from the options he brought us. We were starting from scratch, which was quite overwhelming, but Francis made the process safe and enjoyable. He introduced us to design elements that we never would have thought of going in, but now that they're here feel so authentically us. And the results!!! Everyone who walks into our apartment says they think it looks like a home out of architectural digest. From the custom built-ins that Francis designed, furniture, paint, wall coverings, lighting, stone, rugs... it all came out like a work of art. We couldn't be more thrilled, and look forward to working with Francis for all of our future design projects.

Do not do business with this company. I contacted this business for an in-home consultation. I…read morewas not informed of any charge and was appalled to be contacted several months, not by the proprietor but by a collection agency. In my experience with other companies, the initial consultation is generally free. But more important, I was not told of the fee, did not receive a call or email about it, and instead was referred to a collection service. I am paying the charge to preserve my excellent credit history, but this is totally unprofessional and others should be warned.

Melpi and Savvas 'professionalism is exceptional. They designed and built my house in the island of…read moreParos in Greece. They overlooked the design, paperwork and construction as at the time I was residing in NYC. Accessible, helpful, resourceful. Highly recommend their services.

It was a mixed experience working with Ward5 for full service design and project management,…read moremeaning, they prepare the interior design plan and then manage the contractor. The positive part of the experience was that they are creative and have a great aesthetic, so I feel we ended up with a house that we like the look of. In retrospect, it's not worth the money they charge for project management on a monthly basis to get there. I know this now, but I was a first time homebuyer and pregnant when I hired them, so I felt I needed help. Working with Ward5 became very frustrating towards the end of the project. Some highlights (lowlights?) were that the owner continuously promised she would order components for our custom closets, but failed to do so in time, so we had to buy Home Depot closets in order to have our closets ready by the time we moved in (which we said early on was very important to us and had to be complete before moving in). Also, some of the work from the contractor was messy/subpar. When I pointed it all out to the owner of Ward5, who had been managing the project, she tried to convince me I was just being picky and it was "acceptable," in her words (about some of the painting, specifically, and tiling). When I told her I wanted some things redone, she asked me to deliver that message to the contractor myself...but she was supposed to be in charge of that. So about a month or so before moving in, I had to meet them both at the house - still somewhat newly postpartum and still nursing around the clock - to deliver that news myself. The contractor was great about it and fixed everything I had an issue with. Finally, the move in was made more stressful by Ward5 being mad that we were basically in their way. The owner assigned her daughter to do the installation and I told her the date that we were having certain closets installed. She showed up that date and was angry there were "so many people" in the house. But she was advised in advance who would be there and when. She accused us of being in her way, essentially. Then she rescheduled the installation date and asked us not to be in the house from 8 am - 4 pm, which we did, but at around 5 that day, I had to run in quickly to grab some clothes for my kids. She was very upset and had a very emotional and unprofessional reaction, even though I adhered to her timeframe. So, overall, I wouldn't work with them again. I do think their real strengths are in the design piece, so I would have just paid for their design services, if I knew back then what I know now.

In short, do not hire Ward 5 Design for project management as they will charge you an arm and a leg…read morefor the materials. They are mean and not trustworthy. I regret so much hiring them. Below is the details... Ward 5 Design told me and stated in their proposal that their project management fee includes full trade discount access to their retail partners as they make sure I am getting the best price. Therefore, I hired them for full service at a rate of over $12,000, which includes design and project management. I almost fell out of my chair when I saw the material invoice at around $32,000 from Ward 5 Design. Thank god for google, I was able to find a lot of the same materials online at a much cheaper price. Ward 5 Design's price for some items are 73% more than the price for the same items you can find on Signature Hardware and build.com. Ward 5 Design charges a 10% shipping and handling fee on top of everything, which makes the 73% to 90% and Signature Hardware and build.com offer FREE shipping. I asked Ward 5 Design about the high price on the materials, they told me they will never honored any trade discount, instead they will charge a slight markup. I was so disappointed and mad that I was deceived by them. Because I did not want to overpay for all the materials, I decide to do the procurement myself (despite I am super busy). As a result, I was able to get better upgrades with the money saved. Ward 5 Design told me I have $4,233 outstanding in design/management fees, but they can reduce this to $2,500 (reduction of $1,733) as I am handling the procurement. And they will continue to do weekly site visits for 6 weeks with the contractor. Eventually, I decided to terminate the contract with Ward 5 Design because they did not effectively manage the project after I handled the procurement. No one from Ward 5 Design reached out to me to check on the status of procurement or any changes to the design plan. They also failed to notice a mistake by the contractor in the shower. Ward 5 Design told me that I still owed them $2,500 upon termination of the contract despite the fact that they would not perform the remaining 6 site visits. The contract required me to pay service provided up to date and a 10% termination fee. The 10% termination fee was $1,269.50, in which I was happy to pay. I asked for detailed evidence to support the $2,500 outstanding charge, but Ward 5 Design did not provide any. Instead, they insisted on charging me $2,500 and threatened to forward the full bill at $4,233 to collections and filing a mechanics lien against me if I did not pay $2,500 in 10 days. Under such threat, I paid $2,500 by the due date. I tried to get some refund back by filing a complaint with Better Business Bureau, but of course I failed to get any money back. Ward 5 Design responded to the compliant saying I had buyer's remorse and did not explain the lie of trade discount and instead charge huge markup on materials. This is not the way to treat their clients. I was very disappointed. I will not give Ward 5 Design any future business and will not recommend them to anyone.

I highly recommend Maver Designs for your personal or business renovation needs. With their…read moreexperience and knowledge they will surely impress you. I had my 1 BR apartment renovated, including the bathroom and kitchen, Dorothee knew exactly where to find what I had in mind. Very personable and positive experience. I understand she is also specialized in designing hospitals and medical practices, from what I have seen of her work samples, she is top of the line!

I have said it before and I will say it again! Maver Designs is a lifesaver. As a teacher and…read moreartist living modestly, my workspace and my living space are one and the same. Maver Designs helped me affordably organize my seventy foot square bedroom space into a haven where I could keep what I needed for work and creating, while maintaining it as a comfortable, welcoming living space. I was also really grateful to be able to utilize the furniture and decor I already had at home. The company did a wonderful job of allowing me to keep my own aesthetic, improving the room's design and livability, and even being environment friendly by largely using what I had on hand. Thank you, Dorothee and Maver Designs!

i used their services to redesign my apt in nolita. the company gave me great and personal…read moreattention. the boss Delphine perfectly understood my needs and spent time to not only understand what was needed for my apartment, but also to adapt it to my lifestyle. i would highly recommend this small company, not only for residential but also for commercial: i found out the company did the famous RAINES LAW ROOM, one of my favourite bars in NY. check it out! get in touch if you need more information or you want to see the work that was done in my apt.

I've used their services for my apartment in the west village and for building out and designing…read moretwo offices for my company: in New York and Santa Monica CA. I tell friends they are the best people I have worked with on any project. They are both easy to work with (honestly, each step of the process was a pleasure!) and incredibly talented. All three projects ended within budget and far exceeded my expectations. My home and offices are a pleasure to be in - both beautiful and functional. I could not recommend them any more highly and plan to use them again with a new business I am launching!

I purchased a home and AM/PM design was the architect for a gut renovation project of a two family…read moreinto a single family home in Queens. The design and floor plan of this house was one of the best layouts we've seen and a big reason we went through with the home purchase. The original owner however never closed out the work permits with the GC that he used, so Arnold and his team helped me navigate a very cumbersome NYC DOB electric, gas and construction approval process so I could obtain the final CO. Arnold and his team were communicative and guided us along the way. Appreciate their help closing it out and would recommend them!

We cannot say enough good things about the AMPM staff! We found Arnie about 2 years before we were…read moreconvinced we actually wanted to renovate our Queens 2-story, one family home. During that period we consulted with Arnie roughly three to four times on the things we'd need to get done (including an extensive asbestos abatement) without charging us a dime. When we were ready to go into contract, Arnie and his team helped us design an absolutely beautiful project that included an upgrade to every facet of our home. Shortly thereafter COVID hit and our project was significantly delayed. We were, however, lucky that Arnie and his amazing staff availed themselves during business and non-business hours to advise us on a variety of issues from navigating the DOBNOW webpages to reasonable locations to get quartz countertops. No project is without obstacles and between energy efficient windows and the skyrocketing price of wood, we DEFINITELY had our fair share. We can definitely attest that Arnie, Celia and their professional and knowledgeable staff made the navigation of those pitfalls a LOT easier. We can say in no uncertain terms that we highly recommend the use of AMPM for your next construction project. Thanks Arnie! Mr & Mrs. Jones

I have been looking for an interior designer for a while because I recently renovated my living and…read moredining room. Furnishing it has been a challenge since the Mrs. and I have different taste. Basically, I needed a professional mediator. I found Ron Nathan Interior Design on Houzz. He had great reviews and his portfolio and photo gallery looked beautiful. Our first meeting with Ron was great. He toured our place, took photos and wrote some notes. Our next meeting was at his design studio. He presented us with the furniture layout and gave us his suggestions on what furniture and fabrics would go together. From start to finish our place came together within four months since furniture and other items were custom made. Working with Ron was such a pleasure. He is professional, has excellent customer service and really wanted us to be happy (if we weren't sure about something he wasn't pushy and if we weren't happy he would do everything he could to make things right)! If you want a great interior designer contact Ron Interior Designs.

We have worked with Ron Nathan in 3 homes over the past 22years. He and his staff are very…read moreprofessional and informative. They coordinated all of the tradesmen and maintain control throughout. My husband and I both travel for business and our time is limited. We have been more than satisfied with a level of service that is absolutely amazing. Our daughter has just purchased a home and is working with Ron to plan future projects so that mistakes will be avoided. I highly recommend Ron Nathan!

I had such a positive experience with Floor2Infinity. I was referred to them when I needed to have…read moremy new apartment extremely outdated bathroom and kitchen remodeled. They took their time to ensure I understood what the work would entail and provided me with options that were best suited for me. The guys were punctual and meticulous with their work. Overall, Floor2Infinity is very knowledgeable, reliable (very important), and professional. I will be referring them to all my friends in need of remodeling work.

When it came time to build my dream closet I knew I wanted the best as most of my money would be…read morestored there in the form of clothing and shoes. I was recommended by a friend Floor2Infinity and it turned out be the best recommendation yet. Not only are the professional they are fast but do great work unlike other people that work fast to get a job done but is sub par. It's hard to find good workers and now that I have I'm sure I will have more renovations in the house coming up soon.