Green Building Companies in Grand Rapids

“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.”

“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”

“We are in the process of rebuilding a lake home, and Gallery Interiors and Rockford Kitchen Design are providing the interior design and cabinetry for our project. The design of our home began two years ago, and during this time, Mary Burns and her staff have done an exceptional job helping us put all of the elements together. We can't say enough about their high level of professionalism, expertise, patience, and customer service. This project easily ranks among one of the best experiences my husband and I have ever had, and we give a huge amount of that credit to Gallery Interiors.”

“Tammy did a great job with our Kitchen we love it!! The cabinet detail was difficult to explain all the extras and options, but she did a great job, making it simple, from the crown to the light rail, and coordinating the electrical layout with the electrician she was great!!”

“I originally met Tiffany when she worked as a designer with a local furniture company. We were downsizing to a condo and wanted to start again with furniture and decor. She made the transition easier. I was very happy with the working relationship we had and have used her expertise on numerous projects since the initial one. I value her professional advice. She is my go to when my brain is clogged with details and I do not want to make any more decisions.... which seems to happen more as I get older. She helped me choose a color scheme for our whole condo as well as furniture placement and some of the extra decorating items. A good designer takes all the brain clogging details we store. She/he sorts them into "keep", "donate" and "dump". All I have to do is concentrate on the "keep" pile. It is very liberating and cheaper than a therapist. I am willing to add photos, but would seek her permission first, as I do not always do exactly what a designer would do, and she may not want certain choices displayed as having her stamp of approval. She charges by the hour or by the project.”

“I thoroughly enjoyed working with the Copper Acorn Design Studio. They were very professional and provided wonderful service. The designer listened to me and found all the large and small items to express my style. I was overwhelmed with all the decisions for my new Lake home but they made it so much easier than I imagined it could be”

“I hired Evans Design Assiciates, Inc. to decorate our home in Florida. She listened and was able to understand what we wanted in our home and make it happen in the most pleasant way. Marti is creative, professional, very responsive and takes full responsibility for her products and workers. Our home was originally decorated in 2004. But our relationship has continued, and Marti has provided us with on going decorating advise. Working with Marti Evans has been wonderful and a most successful experience.”

“Brooke is one of the most positive and enthusiastic people I know! She is professional, hard working, and committed to giving her clients beautiful and functional design that fits their personal aesthetic. Brooke's experience in design, technology, branding, and social media make her a huge asset to both residential and commercial clients.”