Ten years ago, I hired Wendy from Dream House to re-decorate my townhouse in Rockville. I paid…read moreover $160,000 to Dream House for design advice, furniture, and accessories. At that time, I was very pleased with their work - so much so, I referred 3 family members and another friend - all of which also paid thousands of dollars to Dream House for various purchases. Two years ago, I reached out to Wendy again - this time for help when I purchased a second home in Florida. I spent $6,500K with Dream House on curtain rods, finials, rings, etc. and it ended up being an absolute fiasco. When the installer (whom I hired privately in Florida) arrived, he said the drapes could not be hung with these curtain rods because the drapes were too heavy. When I reached out to Wendy and Cassie, I learned they were both on vacation together in Spain. Wendy's response from Spain: "...how were we to know they were super heavy? We ordered rods for regular draperies." This response is from a woman who has 44 years of design experience? -- i.e. Wouldn't you inquire about the drapery fabric before ordering the rods and/or let a client know the limitations of the rods when selecting drape fabric? The drape installer left after I received this text from Wendy in Spain, "...I understand how you feel, but I worked very, very hard on this for you...spent hours on this. I've used all these rods before..I have never had an issue. At this point I'm on vacation and would rather not have to take care of this right now." Though Wendy admitted later that she should have never taken on my design project (true!), they only refunded me $1,100 for curtain rod hardware that I returned to them - indicating to me that the curtain rod company would not allow anything else to be returned since is it was custom ordered, and I also had to pay a 20% restocking fee. Disgusted, I asked Cassie to mail the $1,100 check to my Maryland address; instead she mailed it to my Florida home. When I requested that Cassie re-send the check to me at my Maryland home as requested, she told me she could only do this if I paid a $40 check stop payment fee. The moral of my story: Buyer beware! If you run into any issues, be assured from my experience that neither Wendy nor Cassie will take ANY ownership of the problem. Beyond a frustrating and disappointing experience from a once very loyal customer. My only solace is that I have repeated my horrible experience to many friends and family who will also never shop at Dream House again.

Dream House is one of a hundred quaint stores in Downtown Frederick. So what makes Dream House…read moredifferent. Well, I'll tell you, the store looks brand new. Mostly it is filled with oversized furniture which is a modern but comfortable take on higher end pieces. Me and my friend went to the back and sat on these amazing chairs that were electronically reclining. Cause I don't want to have to push with my back on the hair to make it recline. What am? An animal?! The woman who was very pleasant told us that the chairs could come in one of like 50 different fabrics and leathers. I sat on another couch before I left which was very comfortable. If I had a larger house, I would definitely stop by this store. I do like a lot of the patterns on the furniture. The customer service was great! I like the customizability! I do remember the prices were a little on the higher side, but probably level with other stores like it in the area. Also... I'm gonna be honest, I don't have the best gauge on furniture prices. I don't go furniture shopping that often, and when I do it's for vintage furniture. I wouldn't hesitate to stop back into the store to see the new things they have in stock.

My family and I recently moved into a new house, which required decorating and purchasing multiple…read morerooms' worth of furniture. We had never worked with an interior designer before, but we knew an expert's assistance would be helpful given the amount of furniture and other decorating assistance we needed. Ali was a great listener and developed a vision for the house that fit both our lifestyle and tastes. She introduced us to pieces and patterns beyond those we would have found on our own. For each room, she provided multiple choices for furniture, patterns, rugs, etc.--at various price points and styles--and made sure that we could mix and match the different pieces while maintaining the overall vision for the room. In addition to her aesthetic talents, Ali was a huge help with logistics--placing orders, securing samples, and staying on top of suppliers and vendors. With the ongoing supply delays due to the pandemic, Ali kept us up to date as shipping and delivery dates changed. Overall, Ali is a lovely person and very easy to work with--highly communicative throughout the process. We will certainly keep her in mind for our future interior decorating needs!

Great work from Ali Horwitz. Look forward to seeing her continued success around DC and Baltimore.read more

I had an excellent experience with Beth Starrs of Studio Starrs. Her professionalism is…read moreunparalleled and her work is superb. We have received so many compliments on our new kitchen and family room after her design help and renovations. I recommend her to all of my friends. Don't hesitate to call Studio Starrs if you need design help.

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I used this company to stage a condominium for my clients. They were reasonable, professional and…read morewent above and beyond the call of duty. The condominium sold quickly and it looked beautiful. I have recommended this company and would use them again.

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Honestly, I can't talk this up enough! After we went through a horrible situation with our first…read morestaging company, they came in and rescued us and gave us truly lovely staging for a muuuuch more reasonable price AND listened to me complain endlessly about the terrible market right now FOR FREE lol. Christiane has been thoughtful, flexible and totally supportive throughout our whole ordeal!!!

From the owner: Eleganza Staging and Design was born from a passion for transforming spaces into powerful selling…read moretools. My company focuses on vacant property staging, investment properties, short-term rentals, and commercial spaces. We don’t do partial staging or use homeowners' furniture because every project deserves a fully curated and cohesive design that truly speaks to potential buyers. Our services are full-service and flexible, builders can either rent or purchase the staging inventory. I personally preview every property, plan the staging, and oversee the installation, ensuring quality and consistency from start to finish. What sets Eleganza apart is not just our style elegant, timeless, and market-driven, but our commitment to real results. Properties staged by Eleganza consistently sell faster and for higher value. We serve the DMV area, including Maryland, Virginia, DC, Pennsylvania, and Baltimore. I bring a hands-on, heart-led approach to every project. After the unexpected loss of my husband and business partner, I took full leadership of the company while raising two young children. This journey has made me even more dedicated to serving my clients with care, resilience, and purpose. If you're looking for a staging partner who understands both the business and the emotion behind selling a home someone who’s responsive, strategic, and genuinely passionate, Eleganza is here for you.