Interior Designers & House Decorators Near Bethany

“We initially set out to give our kitchen a DIY refresh. With my husband’s background in architecture and mine in interior design, we had hoped we could execute it ourselves. But once we started drawing plans for the kitchen we truly wanted—something timeless, thoughtfully crafted, and fully aligned with both our functional and aesthetic goals—we realized our design needed the expertise of professional contractors to bring it to life. After completing much of the demolition, the project stalled for several months due to busy schedules. We ended up spending a chilly winter in a kitchen stripped down to the studs, with no insulation and no real plan for how to move forward. We felt stuck! That changed in January 2024, when we brought Shelly on board to help us get back on track. From the start, Shelly played a crucial role in driving the project forward. She incorporated our ever-developing design ideas into SketchUp renderings, and gathered cost estimates from fabricators which helped us prioritize where to invest. She also connected us with trusted vendors and contractors, and coordinated showroom visits so we could select our finishes, fixtures, and appliances. Her organization and follow-through kept us on a clear timeline, and ensured the project moved steadily through schematic design and into early design development. At that point, we were able to take back the reins and really make the project our own. Shelly kept herself available for questions, and even came back to see the finished product. We’re incredibly grateful to Shelly. Without her, who knows how long we would have been stuck in planning limbo. We now have a finished kitchen that we adore! Photo copyright: AJ Meeker Photography”

“Aleta worked with us on a basement remodel, a garage into studio project, and creation of a significant catio in our old SE Portland home. We were still living out of state for much of the time and she managed to make more progress than I could have imagined in three months. She has a gifted designer's eye and somehow manages to anticipate what I'll love before even I know it. She combines this with attention to detail, practicality, and outstanding project management. You will not find a better designer in the PNW!”

“My experience with Charla Ray, begins with my wife introducing me to a designer she was seeking help with as we remodeled Our home. I am a General Contractor with close to 40 years of experience in Commercial construction, primarily large multifamily projects. I have worked with a multitude of Architects, Engineers, Consultants and Designers over the years. For our personal home teardown and reconstruct I was the contractor and was happy to hand off interior finishes to my wife and her "Charla Ray". As we got deeper into the remodel work we brought Charla in for more and more of design and finish selection assistance, ultimately guiding us the finish line with inferior finishes, fixtures selection as well as some furniture consolation. I got to experience first hand, Charla's talents and keen eye for detail during the finish of our personal home. My wife and I were completely satisfied with our experience with Charla, So much, that I have introduced Charla and her talents to developer clients of mine in my professional world of General Contracting. Charla understand schedule needs, as well and the needs to work within a budget. It is easy to recommend a hard working, talented individual and a pleasure to do so, Charla is a hands on, sole proprietor that will impress you with her work ethics and talents with colors, products, textures and finishes.”