We hired Darren for two different projects and both turned out fantastic. First, he built us a 1200…read morebottle wine cellar. Second, he finished our basement, including an incredible customer bar and staircase. During both projects, Darren (and his outstanding crew) was always accessible and respectful. Most importantly, the results of both projects were incredible. I would highly recommend Vintage Makers!

I've now lived with my wine cellar for two years. This project came about like so many renovations…read moreat home where I start out deciding that we will watch the budget and really pay attention to the builder. Reminds me of the stone wall built this past year that led to a custom pizza oven. So as things go the renovation to our lower family room was to simply be a new ceiling which led to a complete remodeling with mini kitchen, home entertainment area, new floor etc. etc. Came out really nice and is very durable as it has withstood so many parties. The contractor was well under way when I said what if he could put in some wine racks in the corner? I have collected some wines through the years and always was concerned about cellaring and proper temperatures as some vintage wines spoiled with improper keeping. So I did some research and really found out that temperature and humidity are key and to keep these two fundamentals as constant as possible. I still struggle with humidity. The project gets researched and I learn that if I am going to do this right the already 400 bottles i had should be stored more appropriately or start drinking faster. I contact Vintage Makers in NH for some consultation. Most of this done by phone and email and I am off to the races. Contractor is now pushing as his envelope is closing and an insulated room (mini house) is to be built within our home and family room. We pick out tile to customize the floor, learn that it will be air conditioned to 55 degrees and 1600 bottles will find a new home or should I say if i buy that many. Now having gone this far I should tell you I am far from an expert. I like wine; my tastes vary every so often; and I enjoy what I enjoy. I can't remember the names of French and Italians and think it's hilarious when I'm around those who are in the "know." Christ I say if its good it's good and no I can't taste the plumbs and the berry But I do know good wine and I'm really liking pinot noir right now. Back to the wine cellar and this once simple solution to storage has a tasting table, wine refrigerator, storage for 1600 bottles (now holding 1200), and an area that attracts family and friends like the kitchen at Christmas. It is simple to operate and to the point I would call maintenance free. Do I think it's lavish ....yes. Do not I think it increases the value of our home.....no! But I do believe that when the time comes to sell there will be that one difference between our home and the next person's. www.vinagemakers.com.

Very cute store with lots of interesting gift/decor items to look through. Definitely a cool place…read moreto shop for a unique gift!

I never expected to find such a beautiful store as I entered the front door. I could have spent…read moretwo hours looking at all the unique items for sale. I just moved to Nashua and this will be one of the first places I will bring my guests. The owners were lovely, and I urge everyone to visit--it is a fun and rewarding experience --with great buys!

Piper knows her stuff!! I have no doubt she can make…read morewhatever room you want better. She can turn a decent room into a great one and make a great room even better. As a designer I recommend her with complete confidence.

From the owner: Interior Design, Interior Decorating, Color Selection, Space Planning, Redecorating, Eco Friendly…read moreDesign, Eco Friendly Decorating, Home Staging, Staging for Real Estate, Decorating Consultation, Design Consultation.

I have lived in Bedford for many years and Goedecke has been around for years. I used them many…read moreyears ago and very recently. I had great design support by Elizabeth in windows etc. and also Gabriel in installation of blinds. I highly recommend.

The type of business that everyone enjoys dealing with. Personal, honest, professional, and…read moretrustworthy.

I love Denyne Designs because both Denyne and Paula are down to earth and not judgmental and do not…read moretry to impose their style on me. They really listen to find out what I like and then use their tremendous skill, connections, creativity and background to pull together a fabulous room (in my case, but it could be a whole house) within my budget. I would use them again in a heartbeat and highly recommend them.

From the owner: At Denyne Designs Interiors we are experts at delivering concierge level design services. For over…read more3 decades we have been serving the design needs of busy, time starved home owners in the New England area and beyond. We specialize in full service turn key design by creating warm and welcoming living spaces that are DESIGNED to be your sanctuary, your haven and support your overall health and well-being. Whether its a new kitchen, bath or any other room in your home we can turn your vision into a reality! Contact us today to schedule a FREE Design Discovery Session and let's explore all your options.

Monique and her team transformed our house from ordinary to amazing! She rearranged some of our…read morefurniture and decor in ways we never imagined. She brought in really interesting artwork and various figurines that made our home like a showplace! Even our realtor commented that our beautiful home was brought to next level with her staging. For the very reasonable designer fee, we are convinced that it increased our sales price more than 10x the cost of the staging! I would recommend Serenity Designs/Monique to ANYONE considering selling their home.

We called Monique in mid-March, aiming to list out house by the end of May…read more She and her assistant were great: we got a to-do list - which saved us having to argue about the relative merits of his/her taste - and she made a plan for the things that she wanted to bring to freshen up some of the rooms. Once we had done our chores (mid-May), she was back with the loaner items and they set the house up carefully for the photographer, and gave us instructions about how we should re-create the setting before showing the house. She does exactly what she says she is going to do, with a minimum of fuss and I would work with her again in a heartbeat.

I usually hesitate to go into an Ethan Allen because (as a bargain shopper who is there to look at…read moretheir discount floor models) I am usually made to feel unwelcome. For example if you go to the Burlington or Natick Massachusetts stores the hungry designers will almost chase you out with torches & pitchforks. I have moved a lot because I'm a hobbyist flipper and that means I'm cheap but I buy a lot. What a pleasant surprise that the staff at the Bedford New Hampshire store let me treasure hunt and find this awesome chandelier!! The logistics manager Dean showed me that its paperwork shows that it used to be a display in the old, closed down Ethan Allen that is literally over the town line on the street I live on. I guess it wanted to come home. The designer Verlie was very nice to me and didn't make me feel like a scavenger for discount shopping. The Ethan Allen company could learn a lot from this location.

We purchased a custom-made white leather sofa, loveseat and ottoman from this location. The sofa is…read moregorgeous. It did not come with leather pillows, as we were told by our sales lady that it would, so the owner made it right by having four fabric pillows of our choice made for us. Three months after having the sofa, the white leather on one of the cushions started wearing away. I emailed the owner, and he is promptly replacing the entire cushion at no charge. I just hope that we do not notice this issue on other pieces of the sofas, as we did not purchase the extended warranty. Comfy, handsome furniture. I enjoyed shopping here and the customer service is tremendous. I will buy fro here again, although the prices are high.

Everyone else may have had an amazing experience with this designer, but I was put off by the very…read morefirst phone call with Galina. Told her how the last person I went with screwed me over and stole my money and after that I could not get a word in edgewise. I hadn't even told her the full story of what happened and she kept telling me what I should have done, designs that person owes me, how I should get back in touch with that person so that they could give me the partial work they did so I could give it to her, etc. I'm an attorney so I obviously know what I was supposed to do in that situation and what that person owes me. And honestly, none of that is her business but I was conveying what happened to me so she knew what situation I was in and that I needed some reliable. However, she missed that point completely and bogarted the conversation. When I was allowed to speak and partially state what work I wanted done, I was never allowed to get my full idea out before she cut me off and told me what was and wasn't possible and what I should be doing instead. I was glad when the phone call was done and agreed for her to send me a quote via email, which I honestly didn't even open. If that how she was on the very first phone call, I knew the rest of the process would be a nightmare. Definitely not worth it. Found someone else on Thumbtack and couldn't be happier.

We had Galina draw up plans for a lake house we are going to build. She was wonderful to work with…read moreand gave us very good suggestions as to what would and would not work. What would cost more if you wanted to have special features. You will have a wonderful experience if you have Galina as your architect!

The word impossible does not exist in Rob's vocabulary. With his meticulousness, passion and…read moreperseverance, he will strive to find the most elegant, constructible and cost-efficient solutions to any problem. His dedication and commitment to the client's needs and giving life to their vision is a testament to his creativity and professionalism. He is incredibly knowledgeable and extremely honest. Hiring Rob as your architect is the best decision you can make, he is a pleasure to work with.

From the owner: Services include * Planning and building design…read more* Permit drawings and code studies * Bid and construction documents * Interior design * Computer generated renderings