3rd Level Designs

Erin was patient, thorough and a fabulous listener. She worked with me and guided me to find fabric, pillows, a couch and other suggestions that were comfortable to me and yet gave the two rooms a balance and a finished look. She gave me time to adjust to change and was never forceful. When we found the matches we needed, she was on it immediately. She is not set into any one type of design but as I said before, she listens and hears. I would recommend Erin very highly.

Erin is the world's best listener. She hears what you are saying, what your needs might be and what you are attempting to create. She has wonderful suggestions and is willing to work within your budget. She has an eye for details and knows how to select exactly what you are looking in your home.

We had a $5+ million project in Newport Beach and needed a partner to understand what we were trying to accomplish and then execute on that agreed upon plan. Erin was a fantastic partner who accomplished our goal. She was professional, thorough, creative and delivered a phenomenal result. We couldn’t have been happier with her and the result!

Erin led the design and oversight for our partial home remodel. The project could not have turned out better and we are thrilled with how well everything came together aesthetically. Just as importantly, Erin is an expert in managing the process, personalities and stress that invariably accompany a home remodel. While she has wonderful design ideas, she is also adept at incorporating our ideas as well. With buy-in all around, perhaps it's no surprise that we are so happy with our new home.

3rd Level Designs was AMAZING. I was living in a half-done house with no time to furnish or make it a home, not even time to hire someone to help me. I met Erin, the principal of 3rd Level, by a chance meeting, and she made it so easy to just hire her and jump in. First, her pricing was more than fair, especially compared to some previous quotes I'd gotten or prior experiences I’ve had on prior projects with other designers who would bill me for spending time looking for pieces I explicitly said I did not like. Next, Erin literally guided me through the entire process, made every step very simple. She listened to what I wanted/envisioned and never pushed someone else's style onto me. She took all my inspiration photos to heart and made them a reality in my own home. From general concept to color palettes, Erin not only got it, but laid it out in color for me and brought it to life so I could easily approve and choose. When I struggled to make decisions, Erin gently guided me through that block. She did all the sourcing for beautifully unique yet affordable pieces, provided me with many options, coordinated all the professional trades (painters and construction and artists, upholstery, etc.), handled any and all details, was there to manage every installation, and literally gave me a home that gets a compliment from each and every person who enters. In fact, when the project ended, I missed having her around! That was a few years ago and now I'm engaged, and find myself with a whole new home to do all over again. So I know exactly whom I'm going to call. Erin, your phone is ringing!

Erin was a joy to work with. Through the project, she was diligent, professional, and very knowledgeable. She managed to keep me informed and on track, and was able to provide me with insight and choices when it comes to budgets vs quality. She pays attention to details that I would have missed. Erin tirelessly helped me hunt down obscure items, and respected my ideas while providing me with valuable professional insight and advice. It was a fantastic experience and I love the look and feel of my home that Erin helps me achieve.

We had just move to a 2240 square feet apartment when we hired 3rd Level Designs to help us with the interior design of our living room and bedroom. We can’t recommend them enough! At our first meeting with Erin Carrere, her collaborative attitude, vision and experience immediately put us at ease. She was available 24/7, met all the deadlines, came up with alternative design ways to meet the strict guidelines of our Condo and at the same time stay truthful to our vision. Not an easy dance! Erin also works within the budget, it is very resourceful finding furniture and accessories with lots of character at a very reasonable cost. We love working with her!

Erin has a solid grasp of all aspects of construction which made working with her a pleasure. Her selections & layouts were impeccable and I look forward to working with her again soon. Mark Weeks, contractor