Sustainable Design Professionals in Grand Rapids.

“Lindsey came into our renovation project and saved us! We had been working with another designer that was not for us. When we met Lindsey she jumped in and hit the ground running. She understood our style and vision immediately and delivered more than I could even imagine. Prior to working with Knox J Design we were overwhelmed and not confident about our remodel. Then we met Lindsey and meeting with her every week about our renovation became the highlight of our week! She is so personal and down to earth. She works different than most designers, she works with any contracts, studios, furniture stores etc. She just seemed so much more flexible, as if each client she accommodates accordingly. This is a designer that found her passion and it shines through in every way. So Grateful!”

“Lindsay re-designed our one bedroom apartment. She maximized 800 square feet (including living room office) sensibly and with a modest budget. She spent a lot of time learning about our style and was consistently accessible (SMS, email, video). Lindsay was never pretentious - always patient and friendly. Her sense of space and detail is unmatched; I jump at any chance to recommend her.”

“Tammy did a great job with our Kitchen we love it!! The cabinet detail was difficult to explain all the extras and options, but she did a great job, making it simple, from the crown to the light rail, and coordinating the electrical layout with the electrician she was great!!”

“I originally met Tiffany when she worked as a designer with a local furniture company. We were downsizing to a condo and wanted to start again with furniture and decor. She made the transition easier. I was very happy with the working relationship we had and have used her expertise on numerous projects since the initial one. I value her professional advice. She is my go to when my brain is clogged with details and I do not want to make any more decisions.... which seems to happen more as I get older. She helped me choose a color scheme for our whole condo as well as furniture placement and some of the extra decorating items. A good designer takes all the brain clogging details we store. She/he sorts them into "keep", "donate" and "dump". All I have to do is concentrate on the "keep" pile. It is very liberating and cheaper than a therapist. I am willing to add photos, but would seek her permission first, as I do not always do exactly what a designer would do, and she may not want certain choices displayed as having her stamp of approval. She charges by the hour or by the project.”

“I thoroughly enjoyed working with the Copper Acorn Design Studio. They were very professional and provided wonderful service. The designer listened to me and found all the large and small items to express my style. I was overwhelmed with all the decisions for my new Lake home but they made it so much easier than I imagined it could be”

“I received great insights and inspirations from our initial consult and walk-through of my house. I’m interested in common sense preparedness so that I may be there for my loved ones, but I need to be able to find supplies in an emergency. This experience helped set me on the path to save myself from my self-inflicted natural disaster of clutter by envisioning simple systems to navigate daily life. Thank You!”

“Jennifer Butler is a very talented Interior designer that has years of experience designing beautiful and published homes and commercial projects. She is very skilled in creating interior architecture and furniture layout as well as furniture selection and interior finishes. She has always been very professional and easy to work with with my clients. I highly recommend working with her.”

“Karen Young matches her experience and knowledge to MY tastes and comfort level, and while she urges me to be a little more daring, she never pushes me to choose things that would make her profit higher. Her ability to judge color, texture and period styles make her an ideal consultant. She knows far more than her own stock; Karen knows historical context and living styles.”

“Teri has worked for us on remodel projects throughout most of our home. She is professional, timely in keeping appointments, and has a true talent and passion for her work. We have always been extremely satisfied, and find it a pleasure working with Teri.”

“I hesitated hiring any interior designer when one was recommended by our builder for design assistance on our new lake cottage currently under construction in Northern Michigan. I felt competent and capable of designing, decorating and furnishing this 3800 sq. ft. lake home on my own, as I had satisfactorily decorated our 5000 sq. ft. primary home, during the 90’s. But as we all know, times and tastes have changed! I soon learned that, although I vaguely knew the look and feel of the “Coastal Living” lake home I wanted, I wasn’t capable of achieving that style without professional help. I further realized that trying to design a vacation home from 860 miles away on the East Coast, would be much easier with the help of an on-site decorator who could conveniently measure prior to ordering (rather than guessing,) has working relationships with all the local sources and service providers, and understands how to marry form with function, for a stunningly beautiful look, but more importantly, for the comfortable, practical lifestyle we were seeking. So, we reluctantly agreed to tour the showcase lake home of designer Amy Darooge of Villa Décor in Grand Rapids, Mi.; and after the brief tour of her stunning home, I was hooked!! If she could make my home look anywhere near as lovely as hers, I knew we would be satisfied. My husband and I are so glad we chose to work with Amy Darooge of Villa Décor, as her pleasant, positive, collaborative demeanor and savvy professionalism has prevented us from making costly mistakes; more importantly, her advice has resulted in the realizing of our vision for our ‘dream home’ for our family. She carefully listens to our needs and educates us on the best way to meet them. She is very budget conscious and has a better handle on our builder’s budget- allocations, than we do! She advises us on where to save on “unnecessary” outlays, and where “splurging” on upgrades will have a greater return on investment over time. Her forte is certainly “Coastal Cottage Style,” but she seems thoroughly conversant across the spectrum of contemporary design styles. She helped me stay true to the style I wanted and has an uncanny knack for accessorizing in just the right, understated way. The net result has been to create a tranquil retreat that will function perfectly for our large, extended family. She advised us on closet and bath design, lighting, siding, furniture and accessories, paint choices, the whole spectrum of design choices. She is invariably on time, responds promptly to all calls and emails, and collaborating with her has negated any effects posed by the physical distance. She's just very easy to work with. Simply put, she has turned a potentially stressful experience into an enjoyable one. She has impeccable taste and has helped us execute our vision exactly as we had hoped. We highly recommend her without reservation. Mary T. New Jersey”