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!

Working with Alicia, the lead designer of Broooklinteriors made my life easier and way more…read morebeautiful! I found Brooklinteriors on instagram and was originally struck by how, unlike many designers, Alicia did not adhere to a single style across all her projects, but really understood the style of each client. I checked a bunch of her references (because I was very nervous about finding someone on social media!) and they all said the same thing: you get so much more than what you're paying for when you work with Brooklinteriors. I have found that to be true a hundred times over. Alicia helped us put the finishing touches on our home renovation project--sourcing and positioning cabinet pulls, fixing lighting problems, and designing and upholstering a window seat cushion. Then we moved on the furnishings--the fun part. After creating a inspiration board, Alicia researched and presented me with many options for dining tables, couches, chairs, and more. I was struck by all the interesting, often local, and affordable companies she sourced pieces from--pillows from two sisters who are based in my neighborhood, a USA made leather ottoman with a cool table that nests on top-- she introduced me to so many brands and craftsmen that I had never heard of! She found gorgeous art and accessories made by artists that we are very happy to showcase in our home. Alicia managed the ordering, schedule, and even a couple tricky returns/refunds for everything we picked. She is meticulous and her attention to detail throughout the entire process was super-human! Throughout the project, she was respectful of our budget--never suggesting or pushing anything outrageous and often finding pieces that were priced lower than I anticipated paying. She was also very open to feedback, if a piece wasn't quite right, she wasn't married to it, and would quickly find new options for that space. The overall effect is a home that truly represents our lifestyle and aesthetic, but with more unique and interesting elements than we could have designed on our own. I'm eager to do another part of my house so Alicia can work with us again. That being said, she never really stops working on a project--she thinks of me often for little additions (like art) that we may want to add to the space and pops by whenever I have questions about what to do next. I started working with Alicia at a time when our lives were pretty chaotic--I was starting my own business and moving into a new home, among other things--it was so nice to have Alicia leading the design. She made my life SO MUCH EASIER and besides that, she's just a lovely human being to have around.

I have loved Brooklinteriors work for awhile, and finally had a chance to work with her when my…read morehusband and I were designing our nursery. I am so happy! Her guidance on everything from furniture placement to accents to wall decor was not only spot on, but she had tremendous patience as we changed our mind often and would start again on ideas or concepts. When things arrived we didn't like, she quickly helped us pivot, and was always available via FaceTime to look at the room with us. She also took into account the materials being safe for our baby, which is so important. Her work is beautiful, personalized and thoughtful and if you're looking for a designer I would recommend Brooklinteriors 10/10!!

I hired Eva Bogaisky about six months ago to help redecorate my apartment--and I couldn't be…read morehappier with the results. She transformed my living room, bedroom, and balcony into vibrant, elegant spaces that now feel both stylish and personal. From the start, Eva took the time to understand my vision for each room. She then created beautiful design boards that pulled from a mix of sources (Article, West Elm, and others), presenting options that were bright, colorful, and sophisticated. Her taste is impeccable. What really sets Eva apart, though, is how seamless and stress-free she makes the process. She gave incredible individual attention, managed all the small details--ordering everything on my behalf, sending receipts, coordinating delivery--and even found contractors to help with installation. I felt completely taken care of from start to finish. Eva is a true professional with an incredible eye and a warm, collaborative approach. I can't recommend her highly enough!

Eva was such a wonderful partner in redesigning our apartment - especially in preparation for a…read morebaby on the way! I really appreciated her ability to make our home feel elevated while still feeling "us." I was especially impressed by her ability to both pay attention to detail while still keeping the big picture in mind - and keeping the project rolling along, given our timeline. She was also incredibly communicative throughout the process and personally a joy to work with. We couldn't be happier with our new space and are especially excited about the nursery of our dreams. Thank you, Eva!!

I've been working with Samantha for the past few months on revamping my entire apartment, and I've…read morebeen so impressed the whole time. She was able to to really listen to what my fiance and I liked, despite our differing taste, and find common themes that we both loved. She is that rare mix of creative and organized. She can think outside the box to solve complex design challenges, and she's also a true professional - responsive, patient, and flexible. In addition to helping arrange and select furniture and accessories, she connected me with a great contractor and project managed a number of additional changes to the apartment, including an absolutely fantastic custom bookshelf and desk and a number of other fixer-uppers. Since I've been working with her, my apartment has transformed. I feel like I live in a new place, and for the first time in my life, I feel like it actually reflects who I am and what I love. On this project, she worked with Cecilia Reboursin of Larebour as a partner. Cecilia, a former archictect, is also absolutely fantastic, and they make a great team!

Samantha did an amazing job of helping me rearrange the interior design of my apartment…read more Without having to buy anything new, I was able to greatly improve the look of my space. In other words, she kept my "safari theme" intact and only made it better. She also assessed my overflowing closets and helped me organize that disaster. Clothes were grouped by season, and a ton of stuff was earmarked for charity. Sam is a very creative and talented interior designer, and I would recommend her in a heartbeat.

We had a great experience working with Decorilla, and especially with our designer, Nada M…read more. We recently completed a remodel and used Decorilla to help bring everything together. Like most renovations, costs ended up being higher than expected, so we had to make a few adjustments along the way and couldn't implement every single detail exactly as originally designed. That said, we followed Nada's vision as closely as possible--and it really shows. Her design direction, attention to detail, and overall aesthetic elevated our space in a way we wouldn't have been able to achieve on our own. Even with some modifications, the foundation she created carried through beautifully. The process did take some time, but in the end, it was absolutely worth it. We're very happy with how everything is turning out, and you can clearly see her expertise reflected throughout our home. Overall, a great experience and definitely worth the investment.

Really enjoyed this process, I was skeptical to hire a interior designer because of the cost as…read morewell as I had a lot of ideas already, I just needed some help putting it together and seeing the renders, so Decorilla came in exactly perfect. Completely affordable, professional help and amazing renders. My designer Sharne was friendly and helpful and it was an overall great experience. Highly recommend!

It's pretty incredible how much stuff you accumulate after a even just a few years in an apartment…read more The challenge of going through all of your belongings is taunting and it's difficult to get a friend to just come over and help. When Shirley and her Angels came over to help me get my place in order, it was literally magic! They worked so diligently and made the purging and organizing process fun. My apartment feels new again, I can think more clearly now, and I feel at home on a whole new level.

Shirley Martin is a whiz when it comes to organizing your home and work space to be both efficient…read moreand stylish. She whipped my home office into the best shape ever! It was clean, organized and beautifully designed. Thank you, Shirley!

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.

We didn't even realize we needed blinds until Rowena stopped by. We're so glad she did-- the shades…read morekeep us cooler, and they add a homeyness to the office that we didn't realize we were missing. She suggested a great material that fit well with our decor, and she installed them without a hitch. She even managed to figure out an elegant solution to our not-quite-rectangular window frames. From start to finish, the process was easy and effortless-- she did exactly what she said she would, at a reasonable price, without needing to be chased down. I wish our entire office-decorating experience was the same way!

Rowena was very responsive and helpful in helping my team choose the right window treatment, color,…read moreand thickness for our space in Industry City. The price was reasonable and the work was done quickly and effectively! We're very happy with the Roman blinds she installed here more than a month ago and will need them once the hot summer sun beats down on our office in a few months.