Carl Mattison Design

What would we have done without Carl Mattison? My husband and I had started a new build just as the pandemic hit in March 2020. After having only one in-person meeting, Carl didn’t miss a beat. He quickly pivoted to Zoom-call design sessions and then to masked in-person meetings. He was truly a spark of joy in an otherwise stressful and dark time for our family and our world. In a season of uncertainty, anxiety, and transition, Carl was a constant source of hope, peace, and reassurance. He became someone we could rely on and trust 100 percent as he helped us navigate an unknown (to us) world of tile, paint colors, lighting, bathroom fixtures, and more. Carl is extremely professional and hard-working and prides himself on his amazing customer service. He was very patient with our many questions and always took the time to chat on the phone or respond to a text. He checked in and followed up with me on a regular basis. Carl is a problem solver; as unexpected issues arose, he consistently came up with solutions that satisfied all parties involved. He is able to find the silver lining in almost any situation. Carl is a great communicator - with us but also with our builder and vendors. He communicated all of our design choices to our builder in a clear, direct, and professional way. This was incredibly helpful. Carl is detail-oriented and very organized. He stayed within our budget and tracked each item, design decision, and price in a spreadsheet that he shared with us. Carl is a very talented designer, but he also has a rare gift of being able to see people, relate to them, and understand their style - even if they don't understand it themselves. He spent countless hours discussing design decisions with us and helping my husband and me come to a mutual agreement on them. In summary, we couldn’t be happier with our new home and the quality of service that Carl provided. He was worth every penny we paid and then some. We would hire him again in a heartbeat as future projects arise. In addition to all of this, he is simply a joy to be around - and one of the funniest people I know. Hire him. You will not be disappointed.

Carl is an extraordinary talented designer. We live in an older home in Morningside that was build in 1929, and his designs were fresh and kept to the traditional lines and style of our home. He immediately zeroes in on your likes and dislikes so his designs are spot on. He gave us 3 completely different designs to choose from and all were exceptional. We even used some things from each one. He has a great eye for colors and design and is an absolute delight to work with. Carl is very organized and thorough, and always got back to us in a timely manner. He was also a valuable go-between with the contractor, which was extremely helpful to us! My husband and I can now call him a good friend. I would very highly recommend Carl for any design needs. To be honest, we were sad when his time came to an end, but we absolutely LOVE our new kitchen!

Carl is an amazing professional! I first saw his design work when I toured a dream home years ago. That was the “house that got away”! Fast forward and by total kismet I ended up buying a different custom home he built & designed. After living in such a well appointed, expertly designed home I couldn’t go back, but I had to move. So when I bought my current home I knew Carl to was the only one to help me transform it. We took a builder grade boring, “2001 Home Depot house” with no personality to a show stopping space expertly designed by Carl & his team. My master bath is now the sexiest bathroom I’ve ever seen. A space I truly use daily. My gorgeous kitchen has been transformed with exceptional style. We also remodeled two smaller baths and a garage/studio conversion. From tip to tail this has been an excellent experience. Though I have a decorators eye and artistic personal style I KNEW trying to tackle projects of this magnitude on my own would be an expensive process that could leave me overwhelmed and filled with costly mistakes, and potentially a weird end result. Carls services not only made my home stunning but literally saved me a year of headaches, decisions, and hassles that would have felt like a second job. This was my first time working with a designer and what I didn’t know going into it is just how impactful this kind of support is during a major renovation. I was able to reach a desired vision but let go completely into the process thanks to him. GAME CHANGER. Carl is the best and my home is now an incredible place full of personality, high end details and style! ✨

Carl was a delight to work with! He was able to figure out our style very quickly and became our advocate throughout our renovation project. He kept us on time and budget while helping us design our dream home! Not only was he easy to work with but our entire family now considers him a great friend!

Carl has a great sense of style, timeless but edgy and fun at the same time. He was thoughtful about incorporating my ideas and integrating my attic expansion and kitchen renovation project with the historic character of the house (a 1920s brick Tudor). He came up with beautiful vision boards with a cohesive direction for design, but was also flexible and responsive about incorporating changes. Carl also worked really well with my builder & his subs, and had great sources for stone, tile, lighting and hardware. Although Carl is super busy, he was always very responsive & attentive and helped keep my project on schedule.

As a design-builder and general contractor, working with Carl is a truly a pleasure as he is able to see issues from all perspectives and come up with solutions that are a win-win-win for the Client, Designer, and us. In addition, Carl’s designs bring a unique perspective to each project that ensure the final result is tailored to the Client and not a “one-size fits all” approach. We can’t wait till our next opportunity to work with Carl in the near future.

If you are looking for the best designer who is extraordinarily organized and extremely professional with all clients, vendors, neighbors, animals, and strangers (lol), hire Carl Mattison. If you are looking for the best designer with an incredible eye and amazing ability to turn your vision into reality, look no further and hire Carl Mattison. If you are looking for the best designer who will work with any budget, stay on budget, and yet give you the home of your dreams, scroll up, grab his info, and hire Carl Mattison. If you are looking for the best designer at a very reasonable price who no matter what the cost of his service is, he is going to give you 300% of his effort, whether you’re his biggest or smallest job, stop searching on Houzz right now and hire Carl Mattison. If you are looking for the best designer with the best contacts for just about any vendor you need, who equally respect him and place all his clients on a VIP level, seriously just email Carl and hire Carl Mattison. If you are looking for the best designer that you can completely trust with your home and treat it like his own, who will take the time to learn you and somehow get inside your mind and know exactly what you like aesthetically and execute it flawlessly, stop thinking about it and hire Carl Mattison. If you are looking for the best designer who will work with you and follow through your project beyond completion, who will still give you feedback and design suggestions because he just can’t help himself because he’s just so AMAZING at what he does, stop reading this review and hire Carl Mattison. If you are still reading this review, then I would have to assume you don’t want to work with the best designer there is because otherwise you would be calling Carl right now. So I will just leave you with this: I hired Carl Mattison to design my renovation. As always, lots of bumps and bruises came along with the renovation. The one person who did not fail at anything in regard to their job in the renovation was Carl Mattison. I’m even including me in the mix. There were things I failed at along the way, but Carl never failed me. Carl delivered the design of my dreams. Carl executed everything outlined in his contract AND EVEN MORE. Carl ended up being my designer, fixer, consultant, and at times even my therapist LOL!! Carl was the first decision I made with my renovations and HANDS DOWN the best decision I made. I have zero regrets about hiring Carl. I will hire Carl for any future renovations I make (Heads up Carl-there will be more! LOL). And whatever price he quotes me I will pay because I know that he is worth that and even more. Hopefully I will get the “friends and family” rate because at this point he is my friend and he is my family. I love him dearly and I know you will too. So please stop reading this review and HIRE CARL MATTISON!!!!

We bought a 130 year old four square in downtown Decatur that was desperately needing a renovation and restoration. We hired a contractor and was referred to Carl by a friend. I cannot even begin to put into words how much money, time and headache Carl saved us. The contractor had some errors that Carl caught every time from ordering to measuring. He is an absolute lifesaver and an incredibly talented and fun human being. He puts 110% into everything he does and we are forever grateful for him. If you are renovating your home you have to give him a call, not only will he design a home you’ll absolutely fall in love with he will be there for you and make the process so much more fun and easy!

Carl Mattison is worth every penny!!! I didn't know what to expect going into a major renovation and I received mixed reviews on whether or not we really needed a designer, but thank god we had Carl. He was with us every step of the way and helped communicate with our contractor which at times was like talking another language. He stuck to our budget and was very organized. He not only nailed my style but had recommendations for other vendors that I requested (i.e. wallpaper, carpenter, blinds, etc.). He's very knowledgeable of the industry and very professional. I am going to miss working with him now that our reno is coming to an end. You will not be disappointed if you work with Carl Mattison! Top notch (and funny too:)

We nabbed Carl after hiring a contractor to handle a renovation of our kitchen and adjacent spaces. We are thrilled with our new space, and we feel so lucky to have worked with Carl to achieve it! Carl's aesthetic is top notch magazine drool worthy, and he absolutely nailed the look/feel I'd been dreaming of ever since we bought our dated home. He introduced us to new materials and options we never even imagined; I'm literally giddy every time I walk into my house! It was also incredibly easy to work with Carl. He's just an affable person who is impossible not to like. His working style is very easy going, while still offering clear perspectives. We were living across the country in California for most of this project; Carl was the glue that held the project together. He tirelessly came on site and coordinated with the contractors, with maniacal attention to detail, to bring our "new" place to life. I highly, highly recommend Carl, and I would love to work with him again!

We just finished our 6 month renovation with Carl as our designer and we couldn't be happier with the end result. Carl quickly picked up on the design aesthetic that we wanted to achieve in our rennovated home. He was great at understanding all aspects of our rennovation. He closely reviewed the architectural plans and made suggestoins that may work better for the flow of our house or our lifestyle. We said several times during our project we were so glad to have him as part of the project. It felt he was often the glue between the architect and communicating our wants to the builder. Not to mention he is just a great person and was so easy and fun to work with. Without hestitation would recommend him to anyone considering design services for their home.

Just when you think you know exactly what you want - you hire a professional and you get something SO MUCH BETTER. Working with Carl was a pleasure. He was efficient, professional, organized in his thoughts, time, and presentation and stayed on top of everything. Our job was relatively small - kitchen and master bath - for the type of work Carl normally takes - but Carl and team never made us feel any less important. We were challenged because as empty nesters we had severely downsized from the suburbs to Midtown ATL and needed to learn how to "live efficiently" in a much smaller space. We stayed on schedule, exactly two months from demo to done. Any potential issues or design questions were resolved immediately - sometimes before I even knew they existed. All design choices were made in conjunction with Carl and the team - but with their excellent eye steering us in directions we would not have explored on our own. We even stretched the engagement with Carl to include all new furniture and other design choices for the space. The result is a custom, upscale, comfortable open floor plan utilizing every last inch of room for storage and built ins. I absolutely love the finished home. I often think that there's not one thing I would change about what we created together. Highly recommend Carl and team!

My husband and I had great plan to renovate our kitchen. Started doing some searching for ideas on Houzz, and saved several kitchens that favored what we already had when I came across Carl Mattison. We wanted a designer who would mix our personality and style while also knowing and keeping the integrity of our craftsman style home. Before speaking with Carl I called another design firm told them what we wanted to do and they immediately quoted me for $100,000 without a consultation. After hearing the first quote and looking at Carl’s work I was even more intimidated and I thought that Carl would be to busy and just as costly as the other firm. So I decided to email him; stopped in the middle of my thought and said “call him”, and he answered. I shared with him what we wanted to do, and the quote from the other firm. I stressed that we did not know how to get this Reno started and we absolutely wanted to work with him. Carl did everything that we asked and everything that he said he would deliver according to the schedule. Three months later we had a absolutely beautiful kitchen/ main floor that we couldn’t have imagined at the start of the project. It was amazing seeing everything unfold month after month. We want to thank you Carl so much for providing us with his expert design ideas, techniques and excellent service. During this renovation we have built a close and personal relationship with Carl, we consider him as part of the family. Can’t wait to get started on the rest of our home soon! We LOVE our Kitchen and we LOVE Carl Mattison Design!

I would give 10 stars if I could! Simply put, our project would not have turned out as spectacularly as it did were it not for Carl. His pricing was fair, he was always responsive, and went WAY above the call of duty on many occasions. From helping to make decisions on the fly, to helping us spot opportunities/challenges that are not even design related, to helping to manage challenging situations with other parties, he was always there for us. Thank you Carl, we love you!

I knew what I wanted but needed someone with creative vision to take the project to the next level. Carl not only delivered a fabulous design but also stepped up to assist with everything from sourcing materials to local permitting. As a bonus working with Carl saved both time and money. I wouldn't hesitate to hire again!

Simply put: if you want the best in Atlanta, hire Carl Mattison. My husband and I are both native Atlantans and hired Carl on his outstanding reputation. Boy are we glad we did. He transformed our 90s blah into a modern yet liveable work of art. My place feels uniquely me, even though it was designed by Carl and his team. Carl listened to what we wanted, stayed on BUDGET, recommended top-notch contractors, made quick but correct design decisions, and finished the project ahead of schedule. Now, I get constant compliments on my home, and I feel so proud to call such a beautiful space my own.

Carl is a pleasure to work with. He takes the time to listen and really figure out what it is your hoping for. He is always quick for ideas and is always willing to find more options. His attention to detail ensures a fantastic final project. He is very responsive and maintains excellent communication throughout the project, not just with the client but with contractors as well. Project quotes were very clear and detailed. Itemized spreadsheets made budgeting easy. Would highly recommend him for any project and hope to work with him again.

Carl. Mattison. Design. Three words that will forever be one of a kind. Carl nailed my Boho Chic renovation dreams. Being in the housing industry myself, I held Carl to a higher standard, and he exceeded all expectations. He listened and delivered. The process was fun, and I owe it to him for making my house a home. I can’t picture myself doing a design project with out him. 10/10 would recommend.

My family and I greatly enjoyed working with Carl Mattison Design on our home renovation project. Carl Mattison himself is a treasure!! We had never before worked with a designer on anything, and this was a BIG project. Carl broke it up into parts that made sense and which were much more manageable to work with. What could have been completely overwhelming became not only workable and manageable but actually enjoyable. Carl provided two or three choices for every decision we had to make, and if we didn't like any of them (which didn't happen much since he took the time to get to know us and gain an understanding of what we liked and didn't like), he willingly and with a great attitude went back to the drawing board and came up with something else. In the end, I can honestly say that we are so so happy with our new (old) home and all the choices that Carl helped us make along the way. He has great vision for what works and what doesn't. He also made the process really fun, and that is something that should not be undervalued.

We hired Carl to redesign our kitchen. We have a turn of the century house in Grant Park and wanted a modern update that would still fit with the overall architecture of the house, and Carl nailed it. Carl was great to work with and came up with ideas we never would have thought of ourselves. We're very happy customers!

Carl advised us during our home renovation of a modest 1952 brick bunglao. His ability to make a personal connection with us really made a difference in the overall design result. As we doubled a 1,000 sqft space, Carl helped us pick out the right lighting, cabinetry, countertop and tiles to not only suit our style completely but also create a functional and practical house. He was a great partner throughout our project! We recently moved into our new home and are absolutely in love with every room in the house! Carl is the Swiss knife of interior design and home building.

You will not only love your house, but you will love Carl! I was really on the fence about hiring a designer for our remodel. I was worried about the cost, about picking the wrong person etc. I watched a few friends DIY on their renovations (one wore out her car shocks after getting a deal on tile hours away in South Carolina) and with all of them, what they thought was going to be the most enjoyable part of the process was the most agonizing and in the end their houses lacked that wow factor they worked so hard to get. We decided to go with Carl and it was hands down the best decision we made in our renovation process. He was sensitive to our budget and when there were things we wanted, but couldn’t afford, he came up with the most amazing alternatives. He advocated for us many times if the builder made a mistake or if something was installed incorrectly; he didn’t shy away from personally involving himself to see that it came out right. He is a true professional, detailed, involved, organized, does what he says he will, on time, and a master at his craft. Not only does my house look better than I ever could have even hoped, but he kept us sane and was a guide to us during the turbulent displaced months we spent rebuilding our home. I can tell you I felt like he took care of our house like it was his own. There wasn’t a single thing he didn’t see to, and usually this went on without my knowing. He joked one day about how he spent the day texting our tile installers and then sent me a gorgeous photo of our finished tiled shower. He went beyond what we expected, and my house has that wow factor. My bathroom feels like it belongs in a luxury hotel, my kid’s bathroom is whimsical and so stylish, the paint colors are perfect and flow beautifully together and my kitchen looks like something from a magazine. I was excited about his choices when we first got started but living in this space truly has made us feel elated, and though we have only been in our house for a short time, several times a day I joyfully look at something in my home and think of Carl and reflect on how lucky I was to work with him. I simply can not emphasize enough the value he brings.

Let me say at the outset I could not recommend Carl highly enough. My wife and I built a second home with a modest budget. We wanted it to look cool and hip but did not want to break the bank doing it. We found Carl on line and loved everything he touched and wanted that look for ourselves. It was by far the best money we spent. He started out with a quick interview to understand our budget and style, presented us with two different design options, offered opinions on each and came up with a final design that satisfied us completely. Also, and quite uncommon in the building industry he was on point, on time and actually returned our calls promptly, once while on vacation........and now we have one of those super cool, hip houses, thanks to Carl.

Carl was the first person I hired when we began our home renovation project. He worked with me for well over a year before construction began. He helped guide us on so many non-related design decisions and was always willing to give advice. I honestly do not know if we would have completed the project without him (my husband and I both think he was the best decision we made in the entire process!) Our home is absolutely beautiful and we could not be happier with the results. Carl's design choices were spot on and whenever we wanted to deviate he was happy to help find a new option. The amount of stress that was alleviated by having him on our project is priceless not to mention he was an advocate for us throughout the renovation. We loved, loved, loved working with him and I can't recommend him highly enough.

Carl was amazing to work with on our master bathroom and butler pantry design. Our bathroom was a true gut job, down to the framing, and it turned out absolutely gorgeous! We had some general ideas about what we liked and wanted but never would have been able to execute it without his assistance. We highly recommend him for your Atlanta design projects!

I asked Carl to pick outdoor paint colors for my dingy house - I hated the brown trim color, and I needed to come home to a happy looking house. I had picked some colors on my own but I couldn't pull the trigger so I asked him for advice. He looked online at Google maps to see my house architecture, and after seeing my selected paint samples he sent a comprehensive color plan - free of charge! The colors were along the same direction as the ones I'd tentatively selected, and his colors were even better. We used his favorite painters who did such a great job - and quickly - even my husband liked the results. And my husband doesn't like anything. Their work was professional, they were respectful and hardworking. And fast! Carl's eye and talent helped me love coming home to my happy house.

We worked with Carl to renovate and add a second story to our 1920's Old Fourth Ward Home. We were expecting our first child, and needed needed more and better laid out space but loved where we were intown. Carl worked with us from the very beginning till after we had moved in to create our dream home. He was realistic and guided us on what where we should spend our money. We now have a house that we can be in for decades, and fits with the fabric of the neighborhood instead of sticking out like so many new builds. The style is classic but unique, and we get compliments every time we are outside.

Carl was such a pleasure to work with. He helped us on a renovation project by designing two bathrooms as well as guiding us through various paint colors and fixtures throughout the house. He has a great eye for honoring period specific styles alongside modern taste and practicality. Carl was fun to have during a long renovation process - the entire family including kids and doggy were happy whenever he came by!

Carl helped me and my fiance with a total renovation of our house. We had NO idea what we were doing and he met with us to coordinate a plan, build a budget, and find a builder. He then recommended all interior / exterior paint colors, all lights/fixtures/appliances, and any demo/renovation changes to walls, hallways, and rooms. After construction started, he would regularly check in to oversee the construction process and make sure everything was going smoothly. He has great design sense, but also will work within your price range to find exactly the right piece at the right price. He also prices his time very reasonably and does not try to charge you an arm and leg. We would definitely recommend using Carl for any design needs, big or small, and will likely use Carl again in the future.

Carl and team did a wonderful job helping me (someone who travels 5 days a week) and my wife (someone that is OCD and pregnant) navigate a massive renovation while facing a very pressing deadline. Design was great, house is great, budget was great, but the main thing you will be getting with Carl is someone who can keep you on track. He balances outstanding design ideas with the realities of your budget and timeline. We will use him again and recommend him highly. FYI: we saved more than his entire fee by following his advice.

Thank you so much for your amazing creative talent! You came up with a design we completely fell in love with the first time we officially met to talk about our project. We absolutely love how everything has come together and how you included our personal style without making it too personal. We will be able to enjoy the house for years to come as I think the design, fixtures, cabinets, etc you put together are timeless. I am still amazed to know we took 25 inches from the bathroom but ultimately got more useable space, including a storage linen closet! Thank you for everything these past few months and helping move the project along seamlessly.

We've admired Carl's work over the years and it was great to experience it firsthand as we built a new home in our historic neighborhood. Carl has amazing taste and his designs give homes a rare "wow factor." And he has been my right hand in what could have been an overwhelming process of building a home. People ask, "hasn't it been exhausting to have to pick out every detail?!" Carl took care of every little decision for me with my input and direction as needed. He cares about us and is committed to making sure our home meets our vision. Carl is great at understanding tastes and preferences while combining it with a special touch to make a home unique yet appropriate for the neighborhood. Now he is better at knowing what I like and don't like before I realize it! I love his honesty and patience with my ideas and preferences. He didn't just tell me something looked good to appease me. He was honest when it worked and when it didn't. He even inadvertently helped my daughter pick out eyeglasses. Talk about above and beyond! :) Carl is also budget conscious and isn't going to show you something he can't make work within your budget. I love that about him. I recommend Carl whole heartedly for his gift of design, great taste, ability to understand preferences, attention to detail, commitment to do things right while staying on budget, and for how much he cares. And even more importantly, I had so much fun working with him!

Yea, Carl is the reason that everyone that comes over oohs and ahhh's over our details. Carl is very hands on and very in tune with what styles are both in for today but also classically timeless. He kept our builder in check on keeping the project on a roll with the very detailed spreadsheet and concept boards to help avoid onsite mistakes and rework. Carl is pretty much born to design, well, anything.

Carl as a great eye for design and style. He HEARD what I asked for, and he was able to find the colors, products and design to make it work. He is also very responsive, and he made building my home a lot of fun!

Carl is superb at listening to his clients needs and designing his presentation to their vision and not what he may want, as I've seen with other designers. The home we live in today is largely the same as our first presentation board, and he pushed us outside our comfort zone on many items while following our direction to do so. He is a joy to work with!

Carl designed an amazing bathroom remodel for us. From a dark slate cave emerged a spacious, clean, and crisp look with a touch of whimsy which is exactly what we were looking for in our project. Carl has great vision and is easy to work with.

Carl was a pleasure to work with! I loved his design ideas and his patience with mine (and ability to mesh the two). He recommended a builder who I was also very pleased with, and was there to consult with builder/contractor whenever needed. Our project, which included kitchen remodel, built-in bookshelves, and face-lift for other living areas, finished ahead of schedule and on budget. His fun spirit and enthusiasm made for a great experience ... I highly recommend him!

This was our first time building a home and working with Carl was fantastic!! I knew the second I laid eyes on his Houzz page that he was the Designer for us. And boy did he exceed our expectations. Carl was organized, precise and detail oriented. He was always timely in his communication and willing to go above and beyond to ensure that we were happy with the end result. Best of all, we could depend on him to provide honest feedback and educate us whenever we were unsure about something. Carl really took the time to talk through our options for how to save money while still getting a great design. I highly recommend working with Carl Mattison - he's an extremely talented designer with a keen eye for making your project pop!

When we (unexpectedly) ended up moving out of the area mid-renovation, we hired Carl to complete the design portion of the project. Carl was easy to work and communicate with, super responsive, and timely with his work. Any time we had a question or hesitation, Carl was happy to talk with us to work it out and he struck a great balance between respecting the budget and using available money to make high impact design decisions. He went above and beyond to make multiple site visits and tweak things after having seen them in person. The finished project is gorgeous and we've had lots of positive feedback on his work.

Carl was a real pleasure to work with. Extremely professional, punctual, and very available. Carl is full of helpful ideas and suggestions, and at the same time makes sure you are getting exactly what you want for your design. Our master bath turned out spectacular, and we would work with him again at any time.

Carl, thank you, thank you, thank you! We couldn't have done our home project without you and all the ways you helped us through the process. Thanks for making us look and feel so good! We appreciate how you personalized everything for us, our home and the way we live. We couldn't be more pleased with the end result. From the lighting, fixtures, color, tile, to the last hung frame on the wall...everything just turned out great! For anyone considering Carl I can promise he will be all about YOU, his customer. We are a returning customer of his and just completed our 2nd full house reno with Carl and we couldn't have done either project without him. Style, design, execution, professionalism, responsiveness, all A+. We handed our entire house over to him and our general contractor. Carl had detail drawings for our contractor, organized material buying and followed up promptly on-site. We are two busy professionals and Carl was exactly the designer for us! Some important successes on our project: -All deadlines were met. -All questions and requests were responded to within one business day if not immediately. -Our design was maintained within budget. -All the design decisions were well documented for us and our contractors. The contractors had the specifications they needed to move quickly. -Overall a professional and organized hand off from designer to contractor Carl, we love you and your work!! Thank you! Colin and Annie

I have worked with Carl Mattison on a large number of residential renovation and new construction projects over the last several years and there is no one for which I have higher praise. Most recently Carl served as our interior designer for an infill development project in the Virginia Highland neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. From the first day of preconstruction through the completion of the project, it was clear beyond any doubt that Carl had perfectly balanced the quality standards & finishes required in a high-end home with the personalized touches, upgrades, & accents that make a house unique and cause it to truly standout amongst its peers. I have recommended Carl and his talents to family, friends, clients, and anyone & everyone in between. The value he delivers on every project, large or small, makes him the easiest phone call I make at the start of any new project.

Carl is simply amazing! I am a builder-developer, work with Carl exclusively as the director of design for the homes that we build. He is the consummate professional, and consistently delivers incredible design ideas for the homes that my firm builds. Carl is extremely well versed with all aspects of the project design/execution cycle - from space planning and design to budgeting, selections, walk throughs, and he's always excellent at problem solving. Communication is always prompt and concise. He recently assisted me with the design of new personal home. He has helped me bring my vision for my new home to life. I would describe my new home style as transitional/mod with classic touches. I didn't know exactly what I wanted, just some ideas - he took those ideas and designed a home for me that I absolutely love. Words do not do his talent justice - you simply must work with him to experience his magic.

Working with Carl Mattison - well made my renovation project EASY. I shared my thoughts and vision and then Carl went to work coming back with flexible options that would help keep my project within budget. Carl's expertise and ability to look at a 1958 kitchen and turn it into a classic/modern 2014 kitchen/living space exceeded my expectations. His connection to contractors, design companies and supplies helped simplify the process. End Result - FABULOUS experience and AMAZING TRANSFORMATION! Thanks Carl again.

We hired Carl last year to redesign several rooms in our Grant Park home that were feeling outdated and incomplete. Initially, I was looking for was a professional to provide recommendations and do some of the legwork that I didn’t have time to do myself. What we received from Carl far and away exceeded our expectations. Not only did Carl take the time to understand our family’s needs and personality, he managed to incorporate the essence our family into each room – leaving a home that is a perfect fit for us. The effort he put into his design recommendations was incredible – constantly selecting things from antique markets or from local artisans that provides a home that is both stylish and unique. And all well within our budget! Carl is not just a designer – he is a design partner – who customized the experience and result that was just right for us. And he is a ton of fun to work with! I can’t wait to hire him for my next project. Thanks Carl!

My wife and I used Carl to design four rooms, including a tricky large landing area, which is a playspace for our young boys. I've never used an interior designer before, and I was hesitant because we were on a tight budget and I thought all of our budget should go to furniture, paint, etc. I was 100% wrong about that. Carl was able to accomplish way more within our budget than we would have been able to do without him. (Carl got four rooms done in what we would have spent on one room.). AND, the final result was outstanding. Carl was great at collaborating with us and providing terrific options for lighting, tiles, paint colors, furniture, etc. He also worked very had on the extras, such as designing and installing a wallpaper he had made from a picture of our boys. It was a great experience working with Carl. I highly recommend him, and we will use him again.

I found Carl on Houzz.com after combing through hundreds of profiles. I have to admit I was a little nervous about hiring a professional decorator because I didn't know what to expect. I also didn't know how I was going to explain what I wanted done in my single family, craftsman style bungalow home. Traditional? Modern? Dark colors? Warm colors? I didn't have a clue! I just know what I like when I see it. But how would I explain that to Carl? When Carl first came to my house in late October 2013, I felt at ease within minutes. I could tell that he was easygoing, yet fiercely passionate about his work. He asked a lot of questions so that he could get an understanding of my lifestyle, my habits, and my taste. He spent time looking around my house. Then he said (in a very comfortably honest way), that my current design was, for the most part, neutral and safe, and, at the same time, we both said it...BORING. I didn't realize it until then but he was right. He pointed out that I was fun, spunky, and young (at heart!), and that my home should reflect that. I couldn't agree more. From there he offered multiple ideas and within two weeks we had some incredible visions that would stay within my budget. I was beyond excited to get started. The process was fast and efficient (he creates a reasonable timeline and sticks to it), and he followed through on every task. From the beginning Carl emphasized the importance of communication, and his work truly embodies that notion. He was always readily available (whether by email, text, or phone) and open to exploring other options. What I valued most was that he was TRUSTWORTHY. He always had my best interest at heart. By the time all things were said and done in early January 2014 (things would have finished sooner had it not been the hectic holiday season), I was thrilled with my new home. It is warm and inviting, hip and sophisticated, sexy and sleek, and MINE. I can't thank Carl enough. He really is the best at what he does and I couldn't be happier. I hope others get to experience him as well.

I hired Carl Mattison Designs to help me update my kitchen on a budget. Carl really listened to my needs and wants when putting the design plan together but also took me out of my familiar zone. He gave me choices -not just a "take it or leave it design" . My design plan was delivered on time. Carl Mattison Designs gave me a kitchen that truly reflects my personality and looks fantastic-all within my budget. I couldn't be happier.

Carl was the ideal person for the decorating overhaul of our house. My husband and I had differing goals: his was comfort and functionality, mine was clean lines and beauty. Carl was able to effortlessly combine all of our expectations into a beautiful finished project. He came to us with a thorough design proposal that was not only aesthetically what we wanted (and what we didn't even know we wanted!) but he was also very cognizant of working within our budget. He has a great eye for space and design and a unique ability to see a new way to use everyday items. For example, we now have an art installation in our dining room created from trivets from Ikea. Fabulous! Carl was a joy to work with because it was clear that he has a passion for what he does. I can't wait to work with him again!

I've worked with Carl many times, for many years, on many projects. Although, to be fair, when I say "I"ve worked with Carl"...it's really Carl doing all the work. And that's not because I'm lazy or hands-off; it's because Carl has earned my absolute trust by completing every project on time, on budget and everything is always SO much better than I envisioned. He's a friend now, and I call on him when I need solid design advice, but really, I've learned so much from him that I feel like I'm getting pretty good at it, now! I can't recommend Carl enough for design work: home or commercial, he has a gift, and he shares it generously with his clients.

From the moment I met Carl Mattison, I felt like we were friends of many years. Not only were we on the same page designwise, his vision for our new home was SPOT ON with what we had briefly discussed. He got it! I kept saying to myself, "Why didn't I think of that." Why? Because I'm not a professional, and expert, one that has a talent to see the whole picture...making it cohesive and fabulous. Carl is not only a talented designer, he is professional and funny; he has made this process of remodeling our entire home FUN and EASY. This is the first time that my husband have ever gutted and remodeled a home; I cannot tell you how THRILLED we are that Carl is by our side. He knows his color schemes, he knows what little additions will "pop" and make a room go from awesome to amazing. He is very thorough, and he is very thoughtful when it comes to the special touches that I NEVER would have thought of. You cannot go wrong in hiring Carl. We've quickly beceome friends, and he makes me laugh and puts my mind at ease. when I start to stress over our home renovation. He knew our budget, and kept that in mind when selecting out tile, fixtures, etc. I have two pieces of art that I inherited from my late grandmother. Carl knew that these were special to me, and he helped me find the PERFECT place for each one to hang. It's THOSE things that I'm talking about...the little touches...that are going to make this house our home. And there is NO DOUBT in my mind that we could not have done it without Carl Mattison! He is the BEST!

I have worked with Carl for over ten years on various different projects and am always blown away at his design capabilities. He has the unique ability to listen to his clients objectives, learn their style, and present ideas that completely trasnform rooms and exceed expectations. Not only is Carl talented at his craft, but he is an absolute joy to work with. We have hired Carl in the past to decorate rooms throughout our house and manage the selection process of a total home renovation, and are now working with him to update our style/decor as our family grows. He is someone I would highly recommend for any design project.

Carl Mattison Design is truly a full service design house. Carl met with my husband and I a few months prior to begining our kitchen and bath remodel project. He helped us to think through many different options for our space. He was very creative and came up with a design proposal which utilized our kitchen space in a way we had never considered. At first we were hesitant to make such a dramatic change in our almost 100 year old house, but ultimately we selected this design- dubbed "The Ultimate" and we could not be happier! We discussed budget with Carl at the onset of this project and he never lost sight of that parameter. When my husband and I decided to increase our budget, Carl was the one who keep us realistic and worked to help keep cost down. In a house as old as ours it's not surprising that quirks and problems arose. Carl never gave up on finding the most practical, budget friendly solution and was always available to meet when we needed him. He also made himself available to our contractor which made the process smoother when quick decisions or details were needed. Carl helped us to narrow down difficult choices for small and large decisions and always replied quickly when I problems arose. He is always on time and also fun to work with! I happily recommend Carl Mattison Design to all my friends and neighbors who have come to check out our new and beautiful space!