saiman design, LLC - Shari Saiman

We asked Shari to work with us on a major kitchen renovation project in 2018. We felt we needed someone who could help us clarify our vision for what the kitchen should look like and guide us in the selection of design materials, all on a very tight timeline. Shari excelled in this capacity. She was committed to understanding what styles we liked and did not like, and when my husband and I did not agree on a particular style, she was endlessly creative about making suggestions that would satisfy our different tastes. She was able to recommend materials at a range of price points and to accompany me to showrooms to help me make selections. Without Shari, I would have found this process completely overwhelming. Although the basic footprint for the kitchen had already been decided when Shari joined the project, she was able to make valuable suggestions about modifications that would optimize the layout. On top of all of this, Shari went out of her way to accommodate our crazy schedules. The finished kitchen is beautiful and functional. It is truly a pleasure to prepare meals there and it is the real social hub of our family. I am certain that when we’re ready for our next renovation project, we will be calling Shari. She is organized, detail-oriented, constructive without being overbearing, and has an elegant design sense--all at a reasonable price.

As a builder in Naples, Florida, we recommend Shari and her team at Saiman Design to anyone in the Philadelphia Area, as well as anyone who owns in Naples, Bonita Beach, or Marco Island, who wants to either design and build a custom home, or wants to remodel a luxury home or condo. Shari understands that you want your own special place, that reflects your style and taste. It is imperative that you trust the team you have chosen to design your dream. Saiman Design is a team you can trust and we highly recommend them.

Shari is fantastic to work with -- brilliant, flexible, creative. She helped us understand what we were looking for (not an easy task!) and then made that vision a reality. Would strongly recommend her and we are already working with her again.

We had the pleasure of working with Shari on a large addition in Merion Station. As a general contractor working with Shari and her attention to detail, not only as an interior designer but as an architect, allowed for the job to run smoothly even through changes and custom designs. She was easy to reach and ready to help with any questions we had regarding the custom nature of this project. Ensuring the client was happy with the overall outcome was both of our priorities and together we were able to carry this out seamlessly. We look forward to future collaborations.

We used Shari to augment our structural architect and help us with space design, floor layouts, and interior design. She really helped us pull together a beautiful project that was extremely complicated. Her ideas were great and she has wonderful taste. She was extremely responsive and always on top of every detail. We recommend her without any hesitation.

I was skeptical when my husband hired someone to help us design our basement (rather than having our contractor work through it with us), but, wow, what a difference it made having Shari take the helm! She was prompt and courteous; her detailed architectural designs made it so much easier for our contractor (and took the burden off of us); she checked in with the contractor periodically to make sure things ran smoothly and work through any complications along the way; she quickly learned our style thereby narrowing down our choices for flooring, paint colors, furniture, etc. She managed to have our 100+ yr old basement transformed into a sleek adult space with a modern city vibe. I may even be more excited about the space than my husband now.

After downsizing, we hired Shari Saiman as we renovated our new home. She was invaluable in helping design a new kitchen we built from scratch in a formerly empty space. Ms. Saiman helped us with design features, lighting, and selecting backsplash and granite counter tops. She was immensely helpful in selecting a color palette as we painted the entire house as well selecting lighting fixtures for every room in the house. She taught us so much about color, light and texture as we worked to create our dream house.

I have worked with Shari on several tile projects. Her close attention to detail, is outstanding. I enjoy her use of color and pattern, and she always selects tile materials of the highest quality. Shari has the ability to offer classic design options, with a unique twist!

We initially hired Shari to help us furnish a living room with a challenging layout, but she was so great to work with that we quickly sought her help with other projects, including finding a new lighting fixture for our dining room and new paint colors throughout our first floor. We are extremely happy with everything Shari has done for us, and it has been a real pleasure to work with her at every step of the process, from choosing an overall layout for the room to selecting furniture, paint colors, a rug, etc. After meeting with us to get a sense of our style preferences and the way we use the room, Shari developed alternative floor plans and then presented us with a carefully edited set of options at different price points for the various components of the plan. We were always impressed with her selections, which gave us a range of different choices without being overwhelming. We also appreciated Shari’s ability to explain how different options would affect the look of the room and which choices would work best together and why, and her willingness to give us her own opinion about what worked best for our space. The same is true of paint colors—with a limited number of thoughtfully selected options, Shari was able to present us with a range of different choices without overwhelming us. She often presented us with options that we never would have found on our own, but which we love and are so glad we chose. In addition to having excellent taste and design skills, Shari is extremely professional, flexible about meeting, and reliable in following up with vendors and communicating about scheduling and status. We could not be happier with the results of her work with us to date, and we hope to continue working with her in the future.

I received a call from Shari, who found me via a Houzz search for architectural photographers. She was in need of imagery to document her fantastic portfolio of projects. She explained her needs in a very concise manner and even sent me initial images so I could get a feel for her design aesthetic and the style of imagery she desired. We had several photo sessions together and I was extremely impressed with her professionalism. As a photographer, it was a pleasure to capture her beautiful interior spaces. She has a great eye for seamlessly merging existing spaces and architectural details with newer touches. Shari’s attention to detail, choice of colors and mix of materials is very impressive. She balances the needs of her clients while keeping the budget and design in check. I would recommend Shari highly to anyone seeking a brand new vision, or simply a refresh of his or her space. I look forward to capturing her next project.

Great sense of design, attention to detail, knows how to use color! Worked well my contractor and stayed within our budget. And, if there was trouble with a vendor - she managed that for me so I didn't have to do anything other than send her an e-mail outlining the issue. Everyone compliments me on the living room colors, the fireplace, cabinets, furniture in my family room - totally transformed!