Design Consultants in East Brooklyn

“Anna is a good listener, makes you feel very comfortable and easy to talk about ideas if you are unsure of what you wantand, at the same time adds her good ideas! The choice of colors, style and texture made my home exactly how I wanted, but I did not know how to get there. She has an easy going team of contractors that also works hard and on time. Agnes W., Glastonbury”

“Our experience with Caryn Paradis was excellent from start to finish. We had an unfinished basement that we wanted to finish and didn't know where to begin. Caryn talked with us in detail about how we wanted to use our basement and then came up with plans that included all of our needs as well as ideas that we hadn't even considered but should have. She was able to design a space that incorporated areas for everyone in our family, including our young son--even a stage that could be pulled apart for use as couches when he becomes a teenager! Because we live in separate states, Caryn was able to do much of the work remotely with minimal visits to our home to take measurements, etc. She had finish samples sent directly to us quickly and walked us through the decision making process. She designed specific requests, such as a fireplace for my husband and a guest room/office area. Caryn paid attention not only to the aesthetics of the job, but also the practicalities, such as outlet placement and HVAC. She also included amenities such as a well-placed dorm fridge which will come in handy when our son is old enough to use the space as a hang-out with friends. All in all, the job was smooth, well-designed and surprisingly painless. Caryn listened to our needs and then exceeded them. We would recommend her without reservation.”

“Susan designed a new kitchen layout for our home, including moving walls, changing plumbing, etc. She identified and hired the appropriate contractors and worked closely with the kitchen cabinet company. She worked through all of the details of the job with us (selection of countertops, tile, lighting, wall colors, flooring, window treatments). Susan ensured a very high quality job and we love our remodeled kitchen. We have also worked with Susan on the design and decorating of many other rooms in our home. She is very professional and knowledgable about all aspects of design. We would hire her again for any interior design job, big or small.”

“Listened to our thoughts and came up with a clean, simple design for our kitchen. Very easy to work with and we would definitely hire again in the future.”

“Flavin Architects has worked with Christine on renovating a shingled house in Wellesley, MA. Çhristine was the lead designer for interiors and she brought us in to design exterior improvements including the greenhouse and screen porch. She has a great sense of style to complement her versatility as a designer. She is a true team player, and I highly recommend her for interior design work.”

“Desireé worked a miracle for me and my family! Being pregnant and under renovation, Desireé took my small and vague wants and turned it to something so beautiful! She was timely, consistent, dependable, and a great communicator! Kept me involved in all the steps which gave me peace of mind! Desireé and team made me feel like I was on a home network show with the reveal! Best of all, we were able to stay within budget and gave me design tips to make the space adaptable to the seasons! Absolutely enjoyed the whole process and would partner with Desiree again for other projects!”

“We worked with Hartley & Hill Design to completely renovate and redesign our kitchen last summer. They were fantastic and we cannot say enough about how wonderful they were. We met with them and described the concepts that we wanted (functional and classic, keeping in mind that we like to entertain, but we have small children and a busy family life). They put together the design and sat down with us to explain their ideas very thoroughly and also run through the budget. They came up with a fantastic design that we never would have thought possible, incorporating very creative ideas, while still keeping in mind our budget as well as our personal preferences. It was a very collaborative process, with us being as involved as we wanted to be, but not feeling like we had to manage a project; they expertly managed the project for us! All of the subcontractors they hired were first class. The renovation was very well organized, there was consistent open communication, any hiccups along the way (as will happen in any project this size) were managed smoothly and effectively. Needless to say, we are thrilled with the end result. We can't wait to use them again soon to redesign our dining room/living room area. We would highly recommend them!”

“Alison transformed my home in ways I never thought were possible. She listened to all of my ridiculous ideas and found a way to make the different spaces exactly what I wanted. I walk into all of the different rooms and knowing they are thoughtfully designed but also homey and cozy. Alison is organized and responsive and was more than a pleasure to work with on a project that is so dear to my husband and me — our forever home. We can’t thank her enough for her expertise and professionalism and for always finding pieces that we love even when we couldn’t figure out what we wanted ourselves. She’s the best!”

“Elaine was a delight to work with. She was very responsive which was such a nice surprise when working with a contractor. She remodeled our kitchen, living room, and bathroom. I have champagne taste and a beer budget. Elaine was communicative, found great substitutes that were in our price range, and gave us a lot of choices. Any issues we have had she immediately responds and coordinates a solution within 24 hrs. Her team was really pleasant to work with.”

“We were referred to Jennifer Michael Design by our builder, knowing she came highly recommended. In the throes of construction, my husband and I could not have had more different tastes or hopes for our new home. Hands down, working with Jennifer was the one of the best decisions we ever made. She was able to listen attentively to both of us and translate the ideas into gorgeous and thoughtful designs. Her assistance with visual imagery, sourcing of options, and guidance throughout the design process was more than we could have hoped for. The result of her help is a home that we are proud to call ours. She combined the aesthetic that we were looking for with the function that a family needs for everyday life, working closely not only with us, but with our builder to insure even the smallest details were perfect. She has been and continues to be a patient and knowledgeable resource for any and all questions that come up even now as we settle into our home. We have happily referred Jennifer to friends considering home renovations, and would recommend her talents and expertise to anyone looking to beautify their home.”