Alto, MI Interior Designers and Decorators

“Hired to complete 3 areas of a new restaurant with artistic stenciled application on the walls. Diane was a pleasure to work with; professional, talented and completed the job with time to spare before our grand opening. We have hired her for subsequent work and will do so again if the opportunity arises. Christine Gill President, Chloe Elan LLC”

“Kathy of Home Life Interiors was pleasant, professional, and competent. We hired her to redecorate our living and dining room areas, and we are very happy with the results. She always followed through with anything she said she would do, or any time she said she would meet us. She is willing to work with what you have rather than buy everything new. She listens carefully to your preferences and designs the room or house with that in mind.”

“Julie, the talented designer and owner of True Vine Creations, is the most remarkable person to work with! Her design ideas are fresh and beautiful. The products she carries at her store are amazing, and her personality shines during every shopping visit I've ever made to her store. She's come to my home and decorated, and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. I love referring others to her!”

“I've worked with Julie for close to 15 years and have always found her to be on trend, yet her designs always have staying power. She and her team have the most technically advanced presentation, conscious of clients budgets. She is truly a professional. Watch her videos on her web site and you'll know how good she is.”

“John's vision for renovating our commercial warehouse space was spot on! His eye for design is impeccable and he's one of the easiest people to work with. Every single contractor and customer that has been to our business has been impressed with how "cool" it is. In fact, we continually here comments on the attention to detail, the thoughtfulness in preserving original building elements while adding contemporary touches, and the overall wow factor. John was ever mindful of our budget and completely attuned to how we intended to utilize the space for our business needs. If I could give Cannarsa Structure and Design a hundred stars, I would.”

“I've worked with Carly on 7 projects and continue to be impressed with her creativity, professionalism, and natural ability for design. I will continue to work with her on all my future projects.”

“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”

“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.”

“Rock is innovative and refreshing in his approach. He emphasizes the use of natural materials and clean lines to emphasize the beauty of the architecture. He is able to blend 'styles' to create a comfortable and elegant home. He always considers the project owner's taste and budget. He works to incorporate meaningful collectibles that personalize the space yet keeps it sophisticated.”

“I have appreciated working with a design professional such as Francesca over the years. She knows how to add just the right design element and keeps to the clients budget and design style. Whether it's working with a smaller remodel project or a whole house design, she understands all elements of design, large or small, residential or commercial. As a interior finish designer and decorative painter, I appreciate that Francesca includes custom or original finishes on her client's walls, ceilings, cabinets or furnishings. She is great at making decisions and staying on task for her clients and in keeping the entire project together. It is an enjoyable experience collaborating with Francesca and her team.”