Universal Design in Shinnecock Hills.

“Charlene is an absolute dream to work with. After moving into a 2 BR condo in New York, I needed someone who could highlight the best qualities of the space and create a vibe that was both chic and cozy at the same time. I had a few ideas stylistically about what I wanted, but Charlene crystallized the vision and brought it to life in a way that I never could have envisioned. The priorities for the project were the kitchen, living room, and the main bedroom. At our first design consultation, we discussed fabrics, finishes, and color palette, taking into consideration not just how the pieces and textures would look together but also how each room would feel when you walked into it. What I appreciated most about the process is Charlene's ability to merge her eye for design with creating a space that was totally personal and also functional. I had a few vintage pieces with sentimental value that I wanted to incorporate, and we found a way to feature them among the more modern design elements. It was also important to me to include some items that were locally-sourced, and Charlene was able to find some really special ceramic pieces and lighting through her relationships with artisans in the Brooklyn area. She even found a local female-owned and operated painting company to do the limewash in the bedroom. How cool is that?? I am so thankful to have worked with Charlene on this project. She made the entire process seamless and fun, and no detail went unconsidered. The final space is beautiful and leaves me feeling relaxed and reenergized every time I walk in the door. I could not have asked for a better partner on this project.”

“Christie is knowledgeable, professional and a pleasure to work with. She helped me choose paint colors, fabrics, sofas, coffee tables, lamps and more for my mid-century modern home. I wanted to keep it simple, but warm and colorful. Christie struck just the right chord. She also introduced me to sources for furnishings that I would not have known about on my own and saved me from costly mistakes and do-overs. If you can find the right designer, your home will come together more easily. I feel so lucky to have found Christie.”

“So incredibly impressed and happy with our interior work. Katie considers both your needs and style but adds her own expertise for an end product that is exactly what you had imagined and then some. She is also such a pleasure to work with. Five stars all the way.”

“Working on the design of my apartment with Brooke Taylor Designs was a delight. As my apartment was a gut renovation, there were hundreds of decisions to be made and Brooke was there for all of them. I was able to be as involved or as hands off as my schedule allowed. The various technologies she uses really helped me to vet through many design options and understand what the final product would look like. I'm so pleased with the results and I am the envy of all my neighbors! I look forward to working with Brooke on my next project.”

“Diane helped transform my living room and dining room from "nice but blah" to "fabulous and vibrant". Diane was patient, professional, intuitive and reliable. Her follow-up was excellent, and, in addition to working with me on plans for the rooms I was in a position to decorate at this time, she was extremely gracious about working up plans and proposals for future projects I hope to do when finances permit. I highly recommend Diane!”

“Luciana did an amazing job decorating and furnishing my new apartment in Manhattan. She did the entire thing soup to nuts. She met with me to understand my general taste and needs and then I just got out of the way. I loved the result and she did it within budget and the price was very fair. I could not recommend her services higher.”

“We have known Eve Ber of Eve Leslie Designs for many years. Recently, Eve designed our complete basement remodel. She was part of the project from start to finish over 6 months and worked directly with the Contractors on all the major design and structural decisions. Eve is professional in all she does and leaves no stone unturned. She customized our outdated basement to a completely finished one that now resembles a 2nd family room. Our basement was fit for our family’s specific needs and now it functions exactly the way we had envisioned. She is detail oriented, easy to work with, able to stick to our budget and added a creative touch beyond what we could have done ourselves!”

“I have worked with Debra Geller both for my own home and on multiple multi-family buildings my family operates. She decorated our home, she helped design a 3,000 s/f furnished basement build out, she helped rebuild 4 building lobbies after Superstorm Sandy. She is professional, responsive, and has an attention to detail that eliminates problems before they arise. Her ability to identify a customer’s tastes, illustrate it in a way they can imagine it, they execute all while coming in on budget and on time is second to none. Can’t recommend her services enough.”

“Chantal Lawrence is the owner of Total Design Source. Some years ago we collaborated on the many ideas that I had been mulling over for my house renovation. Chantal worked with me to take all of these undefined ideas and turn them into a real plan and a fairly major renovation of the kitchen, dining room, expanded living area and garage. She is knowledgeable, professional, compassionate and very creative. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for anything from a complete renovation to just a refreshing of your space. I cannot say enough about her. Phase 2, Remarkable, stupendous, incredible, fabulous are amongst the adjectives I would use to define Chantal's vision and commitment to a project. I first met Chantal some years ago when I was designing the addition to my house, an antique reproduction cape with a variety of roof line intricacies. Through conversations of needs, wants, form and function, Chantal took my scribbles and ideas and designed a beautiful renovation project which I have enjoyed for some years. Most recently, I was commenting on the need to freshen up and make some changes with a little art and color. Chantal spent all day with me on Sunday strategizing, moving, tweaking, planning until the house looked fresh and new. Much of this was accomplished with many of my own items, just moved or re-functioned to make a more inviting home. Some of it was some new art to complement what was already there but enable the colors of the room to pop! I cannot speak highly enough of Chantal and Total Design Source. Her knowledge of color, design, functionality, access to the very best work rooms from fabric to metal and anywhere in between is phenomenal. Even if you're just thinking about it you owe it to yourself to speak with Chantal. You will be overjoyed.”

“Loved working with Emily! She was very friendly, responded quickly & a pleasure to work with all around. Will definitely refer her in the future!”