Interior Designers & House Decorators in Raleigh

“Deri Washington from Tranquil Designs redecorated many rooms in our home. Her professionalism and work to detail was superb. She included us throughout the design process and used only the best qualified professionals when having to use outside contractors. I would highly recommend her services. You will not be disappointed. I love my new rooms.”

“Dani was extremely professional and had an excellent vision for our home remodel. She took our vision and made it better than I could have imagined! I would highly recommend Dani for any design project and look for to using her again for our master bathroom remodel.”

“E-consulting with Claire Bell has been a wonderful experience! I was browsing photos on houzz.com and came across some light fixtures that I thought were stunning. I asked the designer a question, and she promptly gave me an answer and offered her services to locate the sconces I wanted. I had never heard of e-consulting with a designer before, and I was a little lost when it came to the overall design of our new house, so I was relieved that Claire led me in the right direction. After showing Claire pictures of what I liked, she was able to narrow down my style preferences and keep me from straying off course. It was a huge relief to have some guidance. Here are the benefits I found from using Claire’s online consultation services: •Accessibility: I live in rural Nebraska—far from any contemporary/modern interior designers. Being connected electronically helped me find some up-to-date guidance where none was available. •No appointments necessary: not everyone can find time in “normal” business hours to meet with a designer. Our communication via email fit perfectly into my schedule, or lack thereof, since I work from home and also shuffle around two preschool-age kids from daycare, music, and school. •Honest opinion: Claire is not afraid to tell me if my ideas are straying from the main style objective, and she offers alternatives as well. She respects my tastes but lets me know if they are not necessarily tasteful. •Expert opinion: since I live far from an urban center, I have to shop online, but I’m often unable to tell a cheap knockoff from the real thing, and the amount of choices can be overwhelming. Since Claire has seen, in person, many of the pieces I was interested in, she was able to vouch for their looks, explain in better detail, and steer me away from lower-quality items. She was able to provide her own snapshots of fixtures in actual stores so that I could see them in a setting and in “real life.” •Flexibility: Claire is able to work within my budget, which was fairly tight, so she helped me maximize on looks, saving the more expensive pieces for places with the greatest impact. She let me decide which aspects of the home I needed help with the most, and that’s where she focused her attention. •Fairness: if I found a piece online for a lower price, Claire would honor it if she could or let me shop elsewhere if I found an amazing deal. •Positive attitude: cheerful, accommodating, and friendly, Claire was very fun to work with. While e-consulting doesn't allow an actual face-to-face exchange of ideas, although Claire does offer to Skype, it was the perfect service for me because of my location, busy schedule, and smaller budget. I was able to get the benefits of a high-end designer at a fraction of the cost and on my own time. I highly recommend Chic Abode Interiors, and I’m excited to continue collaborating with Claire Bell. If anyone has questions about my experience, I’d be happy to answer them. You can reach me at Melissa.Lind@abbnebraska.com.”

“Buying a townhouse as a second home near my children and new baby granddaughter during a pandemic is nerve-wracking enough, but the thoughts of furnishing it were even more daunting--until Kelly came along, that is. She met with me and found out what I like, and selected options for paint, furnishings, rugs, and decor accessories. I had choices, but not so many that I was overwhelmed. I am so happy with the results!”

“I had the pleasure of working with Betsy when we both worked for corporate design-oriented furniture companies. I was actually her supervisor that time. Betsy developed strong client loyalties because not only did she do beautiful designs, she was also fun to work with and listened to her clients. Her designs are rooted in tradition and classic, yet with surprising twists. A daring fabric here, surpising furniture choice there, unusual drapery treatment, whatever it is, it makes it unique and special. Betsy is also a reliable expert in Softgoods, and can guide a client through custom window treatments painlessly. I highly recommend Betsy to anyone considering working with a Designer.”

“I hired Melissa to consult on some design decisions in our small rowhouse renovation. Wanting to create a seamless transition between old and new spaces Melissa offered ideas, encouragement, and a new perspective. I felt nervous to make so many decisions on my own, and Melissa was just the person I needed to talk through each decision. She offered samples and images to compliment and complete the look I was hoping to achieve. Our time together was like sitting with a good friend over a cup of tea, a pure delight.”

“I hired Maj Interiors for major kitchen help. I had a tone of ideas and a huge wish list but didn’t know how to put it all together. Working with Alona was a fantastic experience; she took care of everything on my wish list and organized the whole project! She was always on top of things and made me feel comfortable throughout the renovation process. I got a fabulous kitchen that was completed on time and on budget that I absolutely love! I would recommend Maj Interiors in a heartbeat!”

“Sharon is an experienced designer that is able to listen to your ideas and improve on them. I have never used a decorator before, but I wanted help with a new house where the living spaces were open to each other and needed to "flow". I was having a difficult time starting the project, but Sharon was able to show me colors and styles that work together without looking like you just bought a room from a furniture store. She has helped me incorporate some new ideas into my style, and came up with solutions I would have never thought of. I definitely recommend Sharon for her sense of style and also because she is such a pleasant person to work with.”

“I hired the Decor Coach to help me rearrange and come up with a design for my master bedroom. I felt my room was awkwardly shaped and my furniture was big for my room. After I contacted Jodi, the decor coach she sent me a questionnaire to fill out before the session and also guided me to this website for inspiration. She arrived right on time and I gave her a very quick look at other rooms in my house so she could get a feel for what I like. She made gave me a checklist of things to do that would help me be organized and not overwhelmed by my designing task. We discussed in depth about the order in which things should be done and how to implement the list when designing my room. We skimmed though websites, photos on her ipad, paint swatches she brought as well as some fabric swatches. She help me pinpoint my style and taught me the importance of knowing it in regards to shopping. She came up with a couple of ideas on how to place my furniture and even sketched a layout for me. I gained a lot of knowledge in a 3 hour session. I'd hire her again anytime and would definitely recommend her to others. Jodi certainly loves what she does and it shows through her professionalism and delightful personality. By the end of the session she had learned by style and pointed me in the direction of stores that would fit my needs. Overall I had a wonderful experience.”

“Lisa has such unique taste and new ideas. I had moved from Los Angeles, and brought all my furniture with me to a new home that was completely different then my previous one. Lisa helped me design around my old furniture and replace pieces that just did not work anymore. Her store as well as great pieces and artwork.”