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

Anna has made my house the home I've wanted for a very long time. It's so beautiful and I love…read morecoming home to it and inviting my friends over. Anna is a truly gifted interior designer. Not only does she have an innate artistic ability, but she was able to clearly determine my tastes and design my home décor around them, even though I had no idea what my tastes were. I also appreciate her desire and ability to stay within my budget. She's wonderful to work with and goes "above and beyond" to make her clients very happy.

Incredible job decorating my main living space! Timeless! I have a large art piece that is…read moreimportant to me and Anna Light gave it the main focus it deserves! The fabric she chose for my sofas ties the whole room together. My husband and I could not be happier! We will be using Anna again and again!

Splendid & Swanky didn't just stage our house; they orchestrated a breathtaking transformation…read more Their keen eye for design, paired with an unparalleled commitment to excellence, brought our vision to life. Every corner of our home evoked elegance, style, and sophistication. What truly sets Splendid & Swanky apart is their remarkable ability to deliver results. Within just 48 hours of our home hitting the market, we received an offer! Their strategic staging not only captured the attention of potential buyers but also elicited an emotional connection that sealed the deal in record time. Splendid & Swanky's dedication to their craft and their unwavering commitment to client satisfaction, sets them apart as true industry leaders. We are beyond grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with such a phenomenal team and wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone in search of a transformative home staging experience. Thank you, Splendid & Swanky, for making our dreams a reality and for proving that when it comes to staging, there's simply no better team and your house will sell quickly! -Dana

We really loved our experience working with Splendid & Swanky. They first staged our previous home…read morefor sale and did a lovely job integrating our existing furniture with fresh new options that really helped seal the deal. Once we moved into our new townhome, we needed help rethinking our previous style with the shape and dynamics of our new place. Newsha and Nahal were terrific, providing clever approaches to integrating our old furniture with new pieces and lighting that really showed the new place off at its best. What we appreciated most was their communication and collaborative spirit. We've worked with designers before who had no idea of what good customer service looks like, and we were delighted to have such an engaging and creative collaboration with these designers. They did push us a bit out of our comfort zone with some choices, but THEY WERE RIGHT. Some furniture we weren't sure about turned out to be the biggest hits in our new decor, drawing tons of compliments from our friends when they came for our housewarming. We'd work with Splendid & Swanky again in a heartbeat!

Delaine was Fantastic! She had great recommendations to help me create the environment I am lacking…read morein my home. I can't wait to continue working with her guidance and seeing my vision come to fruition! She was truly a pleasure. Definitely recommend to anyone who is in need of superior design direction!

From the owner: Designs For Less is an interior design firm in Alexandria, VA. Whether you need help with minor…read moreupdating, renovations, or new construction, we'll help you achieve the look you want at a price you can live with. We offer everything from paint color selection consultations, furniture placement, decor, color palettes, personal shopping, and more. Start with in-home consultation and then decide from there. Our goal is to provide Affordable interior design services so that everyone might have a beautiful home. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide products and services that work for almost any budget, so don't think you can't afford a designer. Talk is free. So give us a call to find out if we can help you with your problem or project. Remember, "One Call Does It All!" We are located in historic Old Town Alexandria Virginia and serve the DC Metro Area and other clients by Skype, phone, and email.

Christine is an amazing designer. There are so many great things I can say about her work. She…read morehelped me with my office and came up with ideas that I never would have thought of in a million years. The energy flows really well, and I get compliments on how relaxed people feel. Christine is very efficient, hard-working, detailed, organized, and fun. Being a new business owner, I also appreciated that she found great items on a small budget and constantly pulled "simple" and creative tricks that were cost-effective out of her hat. Finally, she's very intuitive and can read her clients well. This allows her to strike a balance between honoring her client's style, personality, and space goals and making fast decisions on what will work and what won't. I have a new appreciation for spending time and money on space. Thanks to Christine, I have an office that I love to go to every day. Call her!

From the owner: Interior design for residential and small commercial projects.read more

This shop is the most beautiful one you will ever find. It is addictive and the best therapy when…read morelooking for the perfect gift for yourself or a special someone. I always leave with so much inspiration, I love it! JB is also a joy to see and we always have a good laugh. That man is a magician with decorating and for years was always right when I had a project in the works. If you don't see what you are looking for there, he will find it for you. Don't miss it!!! Marilyn J

It is a pleasure to walk through his store, especially at Christmas. He has the most beautiful…read moredecorations and items for the house and presents them in a magical way.

We had the AMD team redesign our entire main floor, and the scope of the project was substantial…read more(roughly 2k sq ft). From start to finish, the experience was seamless and well managed. The final product is excellent and thoughtfully tailored to exactly meet the needs of the five distinct spaces we needed help with. Each area feels cohesive, functional, and beautifully finished. It is clear how much intention and expertise went into every detail. Communication throughout the process was outstanding. We received consistent weekly project updates, and the level of service felt concierge-level. The AMD team managed all contractors directly, handled follow-ups, and oversaw every moving part of the project. Because of their organization and oversight, we were able to maintain our regular work schedules without major disruptions typically associated with re-design processes. We were also impressed by their attention to detail. A few pieces arrived damaged, and we did not even notice. The AMD team caught the issues immediately and proactively worked with the vendors to secure full replacements without adding stress or extra work on our end. Pricing was fair given the overall scope of the project, especially considering the high level of service, management, and finished quality. Overall, we highly recommend AMD to anyone looking for a polished, professional, and truly well-managed home design process.

Duplex Second Floor Renovation…read more Asha completely transformed the second floor flat of my duplex, and I couldn't be happier with the results! As someone who admittedly knows nothing about style or design, I was amazed by Asha's ability to divine my aesthetic just through our conversations. She presented design concepts that I never would have been able to conceive of myself, yet they felt perfectly "me." Her thoughtfully placed accent walls completely changed the feel of the rooms. Asha took what was just another floor of my duplex and turned it into something special that truly reflects my personality. But the crown jewel of her work was my daughter's bedroom. Asha created a space that's open and lively while being completely kid-friendly. She managed to incorporate storage solutions, a functional desk area where for my daughter to work, and plenty of space for her to feel comfortable and have fun - all in one cohesive design. Working with Asha was a fantastic experience from start to finish. She really listened, understood what I needed (even when I couldn't articulate it myself), and delivered beyond my expectations. I would absolutely work with her again in a heartbeat and highly recommend her to anyone looking for thoughtful, personalized interior design. Check out her work at ashamaiadesign.com - you won't be disappointed

Reflecting what so many others have said about Rebecca. She is able to scale her help to as much…read moreor as little as you need. We have worked with here on two full kitchen + bath remodels now. The first one was so successful, that when we had an opportunity to do another, she was our first call. And still the best remodeling decision we've ever made. We were able to "see" the vision and confidently show every detail to the numerous contractors that each needed something different. We highly recommend (10 out of 5 Stars) her as a collaborator in your next remodel or new build. Her attention to detail and experience always ends up saving us headache and ultimately money, while we get the vision we always wanted. Thank you Rebecca for all of your wonderful creativity and kindness during the process. Looking forward to the next time we can work together!!

Rebecca was just what I needed for two rooms in my house that I wanted redone. She understood my…read moreconcerns / my 'style' and provided just the right number of choices for each of my selections. I could not have done this without her, and I greatly appreciate her commitment to my project. The difference is so wonderful. Just can't thank her enough.

REI House Heroes got back to me immediately, had Delvin out for a consultation, and had him return…read moreto fix the issue within the span of a week. Extremely communicative, did great work, and most importantly, solved my problem. We will be using them again! Thanks, REI House Heroes!

From the owner: Custom In home estimates and design consultations. From small touch ups to full renovations. We…read moreprovide solutions that can save you from headaches and stress all with an exceptional customer experience.

Jan and Lorin run an incredible business. Jan's design work shows throughout her home. She does a…read moregreat job taking my wife's wants and desires and pulling together the right furnishings, colors, and accessories. She even includes my needs in the designs. She holds religiously to budget and does a great job keeping the project running. We recently did a large project and there was an instance where a mistake was made in color selection by either decorating den or the vendor. They could not determine where the problem occurred, but she arranged it such that it had no impact on us, the customer. No additional cost, and no additional time. She has a great relationship with her vendors, and all of the labor she uses has been exceptional.

I recently had Jan and Lorin find fabrics for a sofa I wished to recover. The selection of fabrics…read morewas massive and virtually all of them met my criteria. It was so exciting seeing all the samples that I began to wish I had several sofas to recover, and fantasized about being an interior designer. They alerted me to the fabric wear rating -- how well it would hold up with use. The sofa is now reupholstered and looks beautiful and like new. Well done. Jan and Lorin are friendly people who easily made me feel comfortable. They are easy to work with, yet very professional. I highly recommend them.