Home Remodelers in Grand Rapids

“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”

“Working with Mindi was great. She is professional, and exceptional at what she does. She worked with us in remodeling our kitchen, living room, family room, and mud room and we were overjoyed with the results. I highly recommend Mindi Freng Designs.”

“Katrina provided excellent design services for my condo. She designed a custom fireplace and mantle, kitchen cabinet design and appliance recommendations, bathroom design including a custom walk-in shower, furniture and lighting recommendations. She helped optimize the efficient layout and provided stylish design elements throughout. Her ideas for paint accents also added interest to my home. I enjoy living in this space!”

“Very detail oriented business, they have great design ideas and affordable pricing. If your looking to get the most out of your home I would recommend giving them a call.”

“Shannon did a great job understanding our needs and working with our crazy schedule. She has a great eye and was amazing at pinpointing the look we wanted. I highly recommend her”

“I've worked with Melanie Rogers on a number of projects over the past few years. No project is too big or too small. She has been instrumental in the design of our home. She is warm and personable - communicating her ideas in a thoughtful way. She works well as part of a team, and represents & advocates for the wishes of her clients. She is careful to hear her clients preferences and is able to design a wide range of styles. She is not afraid to communicate if a particular request is not a good fit for a project. She makes recommendations that I might not have normally chosen on my own, but absolutely love! Melanie is a creative professional in every sense of the word. I appreciate how well connected she is within the industry - allowing her to draw upon other trade professionals when needed. I also appreciate how quickly she responds to requests and how well she works within our budget. We love, love, love Think Design and the passion devoted to turning our "house" into a beautiful home!”