I'm a fan of Heather Garrett's design aesthetic -- the former Giorgio, and her chic store with…read moreunusual lighting fixtures and earthy colors paired with white accents. And I was excited to hear that she'd closed the store and revamped with a new concept that focused more on retail with fewer big-ticket furniture items, and more details. When I ventured in yesterday, honestly, it didn't seem that different to me from before. But I still reveled in all the beautiful pieces -- from jewelry, to sconces, to throw pillows. It's all a bit higher than my everyday price-point; but for a special something to really make your room sing, this'd be just the place.

A beautiful shop and design studio. Some thoughtful accessory type items (coveting that sharkskin…read moreclutch right now), and a lot of really beautiful furniture using great textiles. The only think I really did not like about this shop was that the entire time we were browsing we did not see anyone. I could hear someone in the back, talking, but they did not take the effort to say hello... how can I help?...etc. This was very off-putting, and is frankly the reason I am only giving three stars at this time.

Julie is an amazing designer and a terrific educator. She has a great eye for color and style, and…read morea knack to guide you to discover your taste, rather than imposing her own. In a most kind and gentle (but unwavering!) way she helped me avoid a rug which I really liked but would definitely have regretted in the end. I'm so grateful to her for her guidance and professionalism!

I've worked with Julie Wagner on past projects to decorate my living room and front sun room and to…read morechoose paint for my first floor. She has an amazing eye for color and pattern pairings for walls, rugs, and window treatments. My living room and sun room are totally transformed and look wonderful! She's very personable and easy to work with and will educate you on what works while incorporating your preferences into the final design. I'm currently working with Julie on a bathroom renovation to help me choose new tile, paint color, and window treatments. I can't wait to see the final result! I highly recommend Julie Wagner for your interior design projects.

I love working with Design by Tula. She takes the time to listen to what we were looking for and…read morecomes up with great ideas and options. She has a great eye for design. I would recommend her for any project.

We recently moved into our new house, which is an exciting but stressful time right before the…read moreholidays. The layout is different than our previous homes and we were a little overwhelmed with decorating. Tula came in and created an element of calming as she began recommending where to hang pictures, organize shelves, and a future design plan. She excels at understanding and incorporating your personality into the design, and really made the time together fun and productive. We love our new house and now that we are settled we look forward to working with Tula to continue to create the feel for our home.

Christine, designed and created a new entire and unique European style look on the house. She's…read morevery easy to work, very approachable and open to ideas. Christine has a good eye to conbine old and new to make your home look like it belongs in a magazine.

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 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.

We have hired Barbara for 2 house projects now. She is very knowledgeable about the current…read moreproducts and procedures that are available. She lined us up with an incredible landscape architect David Swanson, and painter , Corey Smith, to help complete our projects. She was very available and was often able to meet with us for early am appointments but also came back by independently at different times of the day to check the color in dIfferent lights. She was easy to work with and quickly understood our style and vision. We are extremely pleased with how our projects turned out. Her pricing is very reasonable as well. We can't thank Barb enough for helping us realize our visions for our homes! I highly recommend her services!

Barbara Clare is an amazing colorist!! I was not quite sure what colors to choose for a room we…read morewere going to have painted, but knew it should be something special. I consider myself to be reasonably adept at color, but knew this was going to be a challenging room, and Barbara helped sort it all out. She was able to determine how the room was going to be used and based on that, come up with colors that would match the "vibe" we were going for. She knows an amazing amount about color, types of paint, and other things that help in making good choices. She was very professional and she worked hard to help us find the exact right shades (we ended up using 4 different colors in the room). More amazingly, when one of the colors ended up looking a little more fluorescent than the paint swatch when it was on the wall, so she was able to tell us what tint to add to the paint to mellow it and it worked perfectly! We are so happy with our room. Given the expense of painting a large room, it makes so much sense to use a colorist and I would strongly recommend Barbara!!

We hired Anne Harvey of Fresh Kitchen and Bath Design to plan the remodel of our three bathrooms,…read moreand the experience exceeded our expectations. She was instrumental in developing thoughtful, functional floor plans and walked us through every major selection -- cabinetry, tile, plumbing fixtures, and lighting. She guided us to the best places to shop and knew all the staff, which was very helpful. Her understanding of current design trends, combined with her ability to balance aesthetics and practicality, made the decision-making process smooth and enjoyable. She has an exceptional eye for coordinating materials and ensuring every element complements the overall design. Everyone that has seen the results loves them. We highly recommend her for anyone planning a renovation who wants expert guidance and a cohesive, well-executed result.

This is the second time we have worked with Anne Harvey of Fresh Kitchen and Bath Design. She had…read morepreviously done a complete redesign of our bathroom. This project was to design built-in bookshelves and cabinets that would flank our brick fireplace. The built-ins also included a work area for a computer as well as space for stereo equipment and album storage. Anne's design was beautiful and practical, incorporating our original ideas as well as making many improvements. Her measurements and drawings presented every detail of the project. Anne's excellent communication skills ensured that the process went smoothly. Besides the design, Anne supported us for all the phases of the project. She helped us find several reputable woodworking companies. She then worked with all involved to make sure that the finished project exceeded our expectations. We valued her judgment, patience and attention to detail. Anne is a creative designer who makes high quality designs and client satisfaction her top priorities. We highly recommend her for bathroom and kitchen renovations as well as designing bookshelves and cabinets!