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 always reach out to Taras with all my interior design and renovation needs. I very much…read moreappreciate his unique vision and insights for all my projects--be it a kitchen or living space redo, bathroom remodeling, or ideas about kids playroom on budget decoration and organization. I am always happy with the results and working with him turns renovation into a creative journey.

From the owner: I see my mission as enriching people's lives with beauty and convenience. I help transform living…read morespaces so that people are delighted by their surroundings and feel a sense of happiness. I assist in finding a unique style that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly personalized, all within a designated budget. My goal is to ensure that the design process is enjoyable, both in terms of the outcome and the experience.

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.

From the owner: Interior decorator providing E-Design services for residential and commercial projects of any size…read more Space planning, product sourcing, and more. Looking to transform your space? Begin your design journey today!

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.

Great experience with Jennifer. She helped me accessorize my house. Highly recommend her if you…read moreneed interior design help.

From the owner: Home design has a direct impact on our daily lives, our moods, and how we feel. Be sure to surround…read moreyourself with what brings you joy.

LK Design helped us with the design of our dining room. It's overwhelming to choose the right…read morepieces for a space, so having an interior designer's guidance made all the difference. Laura understood our design preferences and helped us create a vision of the space, including the furniture, rug, and window treatments for our dining room. They look great! It all ties the room together and makes it feel complete. Overall, we had a great experience working with LK Design.

Welcome to the Chapel Hill W…read more.. Project: Master Bedroom - Custom Design [mid-2022] Vision: "How can we sleep in an upscale boutique hotel without leaving the house?" Interior Designer: Laura Koshel Details: COVID lockdowns reminded us what we love about our Chapel Hill home, and highlighted what we didn't. Topping the list: Our master bedroom; a sad and soulless room with a bed - equal parts beige and obsolete. Laura guided us, nay glided us through a collaborative design experience resulting in our dream bedroom. From the bespoke oak bed system with hand-tufted headboard to the full-wall remote motorized window treatments, she delivered us the perfect slumber chamber. The stunning lighting, soothing fabrics, and sexy sightlines make this our favorite room in the house. Decidedly luxe with a touch of swank, our new sanctuary all but beckons us to relax. See it for yourself: https://lkdesign.net/portfolio-hotel-inspired-master-bedroom-retreat/ Darek Sady & Daniel Head

We found The Decor Coach while searching for an interior designer in Apex. Dozens of 5 star…read morereviews caught our eye, but the coaching service and flat rate pricing on the website got us to reach out. Just one coaching session saved us hours of frustration and potentially thousands of dollars in well-intentioned mistakes... Within 3 hours we had selected a luxury vinyl plank floor, a color palate for the entire house and next steps for our kitchen and 3 bathrooms (oh, and how to bring our floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace into this century) . She gave us tips on how to properly use paint samples to verify our color choices, select light fixtures, areas rugs, and other accessories. The final thing she provided, though, is worth her consulting price just on its own: contact information for skilled craftsmen of all trades that she has worked with and trusts. She takes no commissions or kick-backs for these referrals because she wants them to be the highest quality at the best price with no bias. Jodi is professional, approachable, experienced, and passionate about helping people. She put our family first, identified our style and provided a holistic strategy for focusing our budget on the highest impact improvements. It has been an empowering experience and we will use Decor Coach at every phase of our home improvements from now on.

My wife and I purchased a beautiful home in Lochmere (Cary, NC) that needed a complete renovation…read moreto both modernize it (it was built in 1989), and to make it our own. We knew what our style was and knew what we wanted, but we didn't know how to quite get there. We knew we needed an interior designer to help us realize our dream home, but didn't even know how they worked, what they cost nor how to find one. After vetting several "full service" designers (at full service prices), we found Jodi on Angie's List, and loved her concept of coming to our home to consult, and then letting us do the fun part of shopping and collecting what we liked. Jodi would then come back to see what we picked and then help us make the choice of what was going to work and what wasn't. Both my wife and I love working with Jodi (we're still at it!). First, Jodi's knowledge base and experience spans every room and style. We wanted traditional and she has helped us design a tea room, a piano room and even a library (and everything in between). Jodi has an excellent eye for color, and she helped us pick out over eight complementary colors for our different rooms. Jodi always arrives on time, is happy to help and is patient with me even when I'm inpatient with myself. Jodi has an extensive list of referrals which we have used to save a ton of money, time and frustration. For example, she gave us a recommendation to a bathtub refinishing person who came in and completely refinished our tub and surrounding white subway tile so that it looks brand new! That was only $650 (including removing and re-installing the shower door) and that saved us thousands. She's recommended cabinet refinishing and rebuilding people and others and they have saved us time and money and done amazing jobs for us. The other thing about Jodi's referrals is that she is constantly updating them based on their recent performance. She withdrew several referrals once her other clients had unsatisfactory experiences with them and then was able to provide us with new ones based on recent experiences with other clients. If you are looking to do any decorating and don't know where to start - or simply want a second opinion - don't hesitate to call Jodi. She's reasonable (best deal is to buy her 3-hour rate), and she has great intuition and an eye for style, and great experience for what order you should buy and furnish rooms as well. Thanks, Jodi, for everything so far - once we move it, we'll begin furnishing each room with your help!

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.

I recently had the pleasure of working with B Rose Designs on working on resigning my living room,…read moreand I couldn't be more happier with the amazing results. From the initial consultation to the final result the process was seamless, enjoyable and professional. I highly recommend Amy with B Rose Designs on your next project.

From the owner: Residential Interior Design including, but not limited to E-Design,New Construction/Renovations,…read moreColor Consulting, E-design, and Accompanied Shopping.

I was redoing my kitchen and two bathrooms and came to Geo's for tile. I knew the aesthetic I…read morewanted, but couldn't really find what I was looking for at other suppliers around Raleigh. Their showroom is beautiful, with so many unique styles of very high end tile. I ended up working with a designer at Geo's and she helped me select the floor tile and backsplash in my kitchen. I ended up with a very unique tile design in my bathroom. The floor, shower and wall were 3 different tiles that came together beautifully. I could not be more happy with the results, prices and service I received at Geo's!!

The installation and product quality of our bathroom countertop from Geo's deserves 5 stars…read more Unfortunately, the customer service deserves zero. In addition to being slow to return phone calls and emails, and our countertop arriving to be installed with literally 15 minutes notice, ineffective customer service led us to believe we were choosing one of two finishes for a product that in actuality doesn't exist. What should have been communicated as "there is a range of variety in how the finished product will look" was instead described to me on more than one occasion as "you can pick between A and B." Miscommunications certainly happen, and this seems to be the result of an inadequately educated employee who I learned is no longer employed by the company. When I called to express frustrations and figure out what had happened, the response I received was completely lacking in any sort of understanding, or genuine apology and instead contained a list of reasons why things are hard on their end. Very sour end to what had been an otherwise good experience, and thankfully the end product is of expected quality, but I would not work with them again.