Casabella Interiors

We’re undergoing a multi-million-dollar renovation on a 10,000 square foot landmark property that sits above Cape Cod Bay. A custom Cape/Colonial hybrid home, it’s a real escape for our family. We interviewed 3-4 designers. We’d seen Casabella’s work online – and we were drawn to their clean, classic, and timeless look. Fifteen minutes into our conversation with Michele and Shannon, we knew we were going to work with them – it was just a relaxed, natural fit. For someone who has minimal time throughout the day, they made the process incredibly easy. I’m a quick decision maker and had a very clear idea of what I wanted – which included specific directions. What I appreciate about Casabella is that they didn’t try to force things on us that we weren’t keen on. Nor did they want to change our style or functional vision – they took it and made it work so that it would fit the space beautifully. Everything they suggested was pretty spot on. I wouldn’t change a thing. We’ve worked with designers in the past, and unfortunately, many of them try to make the space you’re living in like a museum. Picture perfect magazine quality, but you can’t live in it. We have four daughters under the age of 12, and we wanted this to feel like home — definitely a place where spills are not the end of the world. Casabella gave us that and so much more. Casual, elegant interiors with modern functionality. The best of both worlds. We initially commissioned them to renovate our master suite - including a bathroom tear down. They worked seamlessly with my property manager, and we wound up extending the project to a large open bridge foyer on the 2nd floor - which they made into a library, so the kids have an area to relax and read. The space is now outfitted with desks, shelves, and a corner sitting window. From new carpet to window treatments to accessories and artwork – they created a seamless flow from master to the foyer – and beyond (they also gave my office and the living room a refresh). For our outdoor projects (kitchen + outdoor living room), I gave them carte blanche to choose all the furniture. While adding décor throughout our home - they designed a collage of family photos that makes it feel warm and inviting. Their attention to detail and level of thoughtfulness was way beyond my expectations – it’s something I’ve not seen before. I feel spoiled now. We’ll continue to work with them and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.

My husband and I purchased a cottage right on the beach last year on the Cape. We live in Ohio, but we’re hoping to transition some of our time to Massachusetts in the future. We were under the illusion that we’d decorate the place ourselves, never imagining that this little dream home of ours needed much more than a fresh coat of paint and a couch or two. We were on the lookout for new furnishings when we first came across Casabella Interiors on the app Best of Cape Cod & the Islands. Driving up and down 6A one day we decided to stop into their shop. My husband and I quickly spotted a couch we both liked and headed straight for it. While sitting there admiring our find, the owner Michele walked by and I jokingly asked: “How do I make my home look exactly like your store?” She sat down and chatted with us. We liked her instantly. We were so impressed with her openness, knowledge, professionalism, and connections with local contractors that we invited her to the home. Michele showed up the following morning, and three weeks later, her team had a plan ready for us. We never intended to get a designer, but somehow we managed to land one who was perfect for us and our ever-growing job. It took my hubby and I a few months to come around to the idea that if we were going to make this our home, it had to be done properly. So we tripled our budget and decided to completely overhaul our 1,000 square foot home - knocking down walls and modifying the blueprint so it worked better for our family. It would have been impossible to manage a near gut job remotely so Michele, Shannon, and Beth took on the massive project from start to finish. They coordinated every single detail with their large contracting crew – including an architect, builder (we added a screen-in porch), roofers, electrician, plumber, exterior siding installers, fireplace mason, flooring installers, painters, landscape designer, etc. From the shiplap and boxed beams on the ceiling to the lighthouse pendants hanging over our new kitchen island, there isn’t an inch of our home that we didn’t touch. Each step of the process, Casabella made us feel like we were their only client. Their patience with us was incredible. When we had a question they responded to us within the hour – sometimes within minutes. (I don’t think Michele sleeps!) Everything they did centered on bringing the view inside and allowing the seascape to be the primary focus of our design. At the same time, they were ultra practical – I originally wanted marble countertops and wood floors, but they helped us to look down the road a few years. Life at the beach takes a toll on surfaces -especially with kids. As a result, they helped us find the right products while respecting our budget. Whether it was stealing 24” from a closet to give our master suite more room, or making space for a washer/dryer in the hallway, their ideas were inventive and well-executed. They are also a team of attentive listeners. Our home is small so we wanted what we do have to be impactful. My husband had to have a navy island. I had to have a custom farmhouse sink made to look like a basketweave, they made it happen. The hardest thing about the project was staying away from the house for the last three weeks. The suspense was killing me! It’s one thing to see what each piece of our plan will look like in their 3D renderings, or on a swatch, but another to see thousands of beautiful details come together in real life. Six months before, we spent 4-5 hours in their shop for their design presentation -which was exceptional. Going from room to room virtually to see layout, space, and furniture placement is in itself a lot of fun and inspiring. But in person, it’s a dream come true. I was too excited to sleep the night before. It felt like 10 Christmases rolled into one, and when we finally landed in Boston and made the drive down, I could barely contain myself. We walked in and it just blew our minds. How they were able to get so much out of such a little space is beyond us. Each room is special and unique. In one of the bedrooms, there wasn’t enough wall space for a traditional headboard, so Michele had a bed made that appears to be hanging like a swing from the ceiling. It’s incredibly creative. Our master bedroom is like stepping into tranquility – they had built-in dressers and a closet reworked to take advantage of every inch of available space. The result is a highly-functional retreat that looks clean and fresh. Every time I walk into the house I get giddy. I love the feeling I have when I’m in that house, and I want to preserve that. I can’t say enough good things about Casabella. If you’re close by, drop into the store. Feel the vibe and if it resonates with you, talk with them. You’ll quickly realize that they have something special there. I’ve already recommended them to a dozen neighbors who’ve stopped by to see our new place. I wish they would open a Casabella shop in Ohio.

I drive by Casabella every day to and from work. When my husband and I were looking to replace the kitchen floor in our 1,800 square foot ranch, we set up an appointment for Michele and her team to visit our home. For someone who doesn’t possess the design gene, I’ve learned the hard way that replacing a single thing can disrupt all the other design elements in a space - especially with our open concept floor plan (our great room includes a dining, living, and family room). We wanted to make sure all our decorating choices made sense - down to the finishing touches. It had to flow together. When we saw our home through Casabella’s professional lens, the project expanded beyond the floors. We hired them to redo the entire great room – which later spilled over into the guest suite. For design inspiration, we simply said we wanted the space to feel calm. They took that concept and ran with it. We were impressed by all the design choices we had access to; and when they presented their plan for the furniture, rugs, light fixtures, flooring, window treatments, and color palette, it was clear they understood our vision. I love mingling with guests in the kitchen, so we replaced the countertops to give us extra seating. They also recommended painting the dark trim white throughout- which looks lovely and fresh with the new gray walls. When it comes to working with a designer, my husband Henry and I are novices - we didn’t know what to expect. It was a relief to discover that when Casabella said something, they meant it. They also listened to everything we had to say, so it felt like a true collaboration. Whether it was a contractor scheduled to show up at 10:00 on Tuesday, or a meeting with Beth and Rachel, they couldn’t have been more reliable or wonderful to work with. Because they knew what they were doing, it was a relaxing, enjoyable experience for us. And our house looks fantastic! Everything works together now - including the accessories they layered in at the end. Any team that can transform a home with a single word earns our respect. Since day one, we’ve had nothing but glowing things to say about Casabella.

I live in a new condo south of Boston, and I came across the Casabella shop while visiting a friend on the Cape. Occasionally I stopped in and got to know Michele and Beth. Before I hired them to redo my den—which doubles as my home office—we worked together on a few small projects. The look and feel of the shop inspire me, and I wanted to bring the same sophisticated and soothing aesthetic home. Scale is a tricky thing to get right so I also went the professional route to avoid making a costly mistake. Beth worked around my schedule, so the entire project was easy. When she made the design presentation – she offered choices that honed in on the style I love. We went with a soft gray grasscloth wallpaper, a gorgeous leather desk and chair, artwork, window treatments, lighting, and a credenza that they custom painted and outfitted with new hardware. In addition to incorporating a cowhide and sisal rug that I had, she layered in pops of turquoise and lots of texture. I love being in the space now. The room now functions as beautifully as it looks- making the days I work from home feel more productive. Another reason I recommend working with them is that they're excellent listeners. Throughout our collaboration, I felt heard.

After discovering Casabella while traveling on 6A years ago, my wife came home and said, “If I could just buy one thing from that store, I’d be happy.” Fast forward to 2018, and our vacation home is now our full-time residence. And almost every inch of our place has Casabella’s signature touch. We were renovating our weekend house from the ground up when we first met them. We hadn’t realized the shop was also a design studio, so we invited Casabella to our home, and we walked through it together. Michele and her team surprised us almost immediately. Their ability to formulate a vision in a raw construction zone was unexpected. In my experience as a general contractor, I found it uncanny how they were able to see the home’s architecture for what it could be, including removing walls to increase functionality and other ideas we hadn’t thought of before. Five years and many projects later, we wouldn’t dream of designing anything without them. Casabella is that good. When I walk into a home Casabella designed—there are a few in our neighborhood— I recognize their aesthetic immediately. Although each stands apart in unique ways, they’re a team known for putting their hearts and souls into every project. Their business has evolved to now include a thriving design studio – complete with an extensive group of contractors (electricians, painters, master carpenters, etc.). It struck me then, and it strikes me now that not all designers have the ability to see the big picture and resurrect a dream house from scratch. There’s no such thing as “off the clock” with Casabella, the attention that goes into each detail takes the pressure off us. They created a custom stain color for our hardwood floors last year. To get the shade just right, their flooring contractor had to bleach the floorboards over and over again. In one weekend, Michele was at our home four times tweaking the shade with him until it was perfect. One-of-a-kind touches like that makes our home special. Michele and Shannon also designed other custom pieces including an antique glass hutch in our kitchen and our master vanity. Another reason we highly recommend them is for something you’d never guess by walking into their store. Initially, we thought they just sold home furnishings, so when it came to picking out things like sinks, faucets, appliances, and hardware, we were happy to find that Casabella operates like a full-service design center with far-reaching resources. What you see in their shop and Marketplace is just the tip of the iceberg. Our renovation was close to a new build, so their vendor relationships saved us an enormous amount of time and money. Through the years, our collaboration with Casabella has been effortless. They still make us feel like we’re their only client. We happened to be away on vacation during a recent project they did for us – which included a new kitchen and updating the living room. Tired and hungry, we arrived home in Massachusetts one evening to find Michele at the door with a bottle of wine. The fireplace was on, dinner was ready, and the place looked better than we could’ve imagined. Who can top that? We know we’ll never find a more passionate and friendly group of people. They’re remodeling our Florida home next!

We have a vacation home, a contemporary Cape, on the New Seabury shoreline. We lived there for a few years before we decided to renovate it entirely - the look was stuck in the 80s. At first, I planned to do the interior design myself. But the deeper we got into the project, the more complicated it became. The details were overwhelming. I wasn’t confident I’d pull off the look we wanted. My husband had heard of Casabella through a friend, so we decided to stop by their shop one day to see if their style resonated with us. We walked in and straight away we were nodding ”Yes.” One of the things that immediately drew us in was their classic aesthetic. It's an investment – and we wanted to achieve a place that looked timeless, not trendy. Michele and Shannon came to the house to get a feel for the place in June, and not long after they gave us a full design presentation. Pulling the trigger was a bit scary because it was a whole house redesign (living room, dining room, foyer, hallway, four bedrooms and a den). But everything they showed us was on the mark - including new rugs, drapery, furniture, accessories, lighting, everything down to the bedding. They worked seamlessly with our contractor and coordinated all the details - which made the entire project less stressful for us. We have a full water view, and I was concerned about window treatments and lighting blocking the seascape. Left to my own devices, I would have chosen tiny light fixtures over the dining room table, instead of the gorgeous chandeliers they picked out that were correctly scaled for the space and didn't block the view. There were a few times I didn’t like something they showed me, but they had other options that I loved immediately. Thankfully, they also talked me out of an expensive flooring mistake in the mudroom. They steered me in the right direction on many things – it's a big part of why our home looks so pulled together. We used a painting that hangs in our foyer as the inspiration for our new palette—blues, greens and grays—but all neutral tones which worked beautifully together. The entire project was coordinated and installed in 3 months—while we were still in construction— which is a feat I wouldn’t have been able to achieve on my own. On the day all the design elements came together we were blown away. We had never treated ourselves to a complete remodel like this before, so when we saw how beautifully they installed everything including accessories– walking through the house felt like a dream. The candles were on, lunch was on the counter, and each room was as beautiful as the next. It was an incredible experience. Everyone who has seen our house loves the design, all the lovely details, and the feel of it. We agree and couldn’t be happier!

Friends referred me to Casabella. My house is six years old, so I wasn’t looking to renovate it. I hired Casabella to make it feel like a home. At first, we started out with just a couple of rooms, but once we began, it evolved to the entire house – which included a living room, dining room, a family room, kitchen, and four bedrooms. From the paint scheme and drapery to the rugs to all new furniture and accessories, Michele and her team created a cohesive design and took care of everything. I’m a business owner and don’t have the time nor the skill set to bring hundreds of details together in a way that was organized and looks polished at the end. I gave them a tight deadline, which they pulled off without a glitch. They presented concepts to me in July and finished the job in November. Design-wise, they understood what I wanted to do, and ran with it. I’ve worked with other designers before, and they left the last 10 yards out. To me, those finishing touches make all the difference. If a look isn’t complete, like other homes I’ve lived in, they didn't finish the job. It was different with Casabella. They knew how to layer all the design elements together in a way that pulled the entire house together. Anyone can go out and buy a rug, a sofa, a coffee table, and chairs, but it’s all about the other stuff that goes with it – like scale, matching colors, mixing textures. I didn’t want to guess; there’s no room in my schedule for that. So it depends on what your time is worth to you. I was very impressed with their depth and range of skills and professional eye. I was also surprised that I ended up liking things that I didn’t expect to. I love it. It’s not something I could have done on my own. They earned my trust and my recommendation.

My husband and I bought our second home about 7 years ago. Before remodeling it, we wanted to live in it for a while. Really get a feel for the place. And for five years that's exactly what we did. By the time we were ready to make changes, we had a clear vision for what we wanted. We searched for interior designers and came across Casabella Interiors. We researched a few other designers but ultimately decided on Casabella after talking to them, and seeing their work on Houzz. The project was extensive. The biggest part of the renovation was our large kitchen – a great layout but everything needed to be gutted. We also reconfigured our laundry room, refinished all the hardwoods on the first floor, remodeled our master suite bath, our powder room, and painted our entire downstairs. Additionally, we added new drapes and area rugs for each room. We kept some of our furniture, but the majority Casabella helped us picked out. Because we added a large deck – they also helped us with all the outdoor furniture. Choosing countertops is an important decision. The choices were overwhelming so Michele took us to the showroom. There were so many options. Michele was instrumental in focusing our attention and ultimately, we found a piece of quartzite that we love. Casabella is great to work with. Michele is organized and timely – and if she says she’s going to do something, she’ll do it. She’s amazing at color too. We love how the slightly different shades flow throughout the house. Since we were away for the majority of the work, it was nice to not worry about all the coordination and details. My husband was as much a part of the process as I was. It was definitely a team effort. We don’t always have the same taste so we both needed to compromise here and there. The two of us got stuck on a few decisions, but Casabella came up with solutions that worked for the both of us. One of the things we weren’t going to compromise on was the look. We didn't want a home that was too feminine. We showed Casabella pictures of what we like, and they pulled it off effortlessly. The most unexpected thing about the project is that you don’t notice all the beautiful details at once. Since the project ended in June, we've noticed dozens of little things that we would never have thought of on our own. Seeing all of Casabella's big and little ideas come together over time has been a surprise bonus. A few of the items we ordered arrived damaged. Casabella promptly returned the damage goods and replaced them with new ones. They even rented us a loaner picnic table when our patio table was delivered later that expected. All told, the renovation from conceptualization to finish took about two years. We love our home now. We’re also thrilled that we don’t have to make any more design decisions! Margaret G.

My husband and I built our family home on the Cape in 2001. We grew out of the nautical style décor and hired a decorator for a more sophisticated seaside aesthetic. Unfortunately, the original firm we hired didn’t pan out. I received a postcard from Casabella six months prior, and since it was my style, I kept it and called them for help. From the first meeting until the finished project, Casabella thoughtfully managed every big and small detail for us. I loved that my involvement was as much or as little as I wanted. My husband and I run a business together and it was such a relief to know that our redesign was in their capable hands - especially since there were many moving parts in motion from our previous design firm. Michele and her team are very professional and organized – I can’t stress enough how wonderful it felt to hand everything over to them. I follow quite a few designers on Houzz and Instagram and had collected images that reflect the vision I like. I shared the photographs with Michele, Shannon, and Beth – and together they did a fabulous job of incorporating the look I wanted to achieve into the design presentation. One of the photos had a chair with a pattern I Iove. Casabella tracked it down and it became our design inspiration. During the presentation, we sat for hours going over all the details of the project. If they showed me something I didn’t love—which was rare—they had other options ready to show me. That’s no small thing because it kept the project moving forward. Besides an afternoon spent picking out accessories with Beth in the Casabella marketplace, we kept in touch via emails and phone calls until the day of the reveal. Seeing how all the beautiful details came together is an experience we’ll always remember. We’d been away from the house for months, so when we returned to it completely done—down to the new hardware on our freshly-painted kitchen cabinets—it took our breath away. From the gray grasscloth in our foyer to the bookshelves in our den to all the new furniture, rugs, lamps, drapery, accessories, and artwork, it’s more beautiful than we imagined. The project was extensive, and the open floor plan meant we had a sight line through many rooms. Although we kept some of the furniture, our first floor – and a bonus room on the second— was totally revamped. Casabella also refreshed part of the upstairs – and there were new paint and hardwoods throughout — which added to the new home feel. The other thing I really appreciated was that they zoomed in on the small touches — personal things that were meaningful to us—as much as they focused on the larger pieces of the plan. For example, my husband inherited a small library of books from his father which is now prominently showcased in the open shelves in our den. Everything – including the new accessories— are now expertly arranged in a way that I was never able to pull off by myself. We also own photography of sailing races that were just sitting in our basement. Casabella had them beautifully framed. If they hadn’t brought them back to life, they’d still be tucked out of sight. For all of these reasons, we’re happy we put our trust in Casabella, and we’d highly recommend them.

I found Casabella Interiors while on Houzz as I was searching for ideas for our new farmhouse, and came across their work. There were design elements from their projects that really appealed to me. I reached out to Michele, and shortly thereafter we began collaborating. The project scope was quite extensive. They helped me with everything from tile and bathroom fixtures, to furnishings, flooring, window treatments, right down to pictures and accessories. Our new house is not like any other we’ve owned. My taste runs very traditional New England style, and the new house is a country farmhouse. Michele and Shannon helped me stretch outside my traditional comfort zone while still suggesting things that worked for me. As a result, we achieved a completely different look - which I love. They considered my input and were always willing to make other suggestions if I didn’t care for something they presented. As I mentioned, the project was very large and it had many moving parts – with that came the responsibility of making a wide range of decisions – that was stressful for me. Between Michele and Shannon’s expertise, creativity, professionalism, and sense of humor, they kept me sane! I think open communication is an important part of the process, as is being mindful and clear about your budget. Working with Michele and Shannon was a fun and pleasant experience – and I’ve recommended them to a few people and will continue to do so because I know they won’t be disappointed with the results. I’ve lived in my share of beautiful houses and I was very happy in each one. I’ve never thought about having a dream house per se, but the results of the work done by Casabella Interiors has definitely created the home of my dreams!

I met Michele in Bermuda through my husband's job a decade before we worked together. I knew she had moved to the Cape, opened a home decor shop and was following her passion for interior design. Many years later, my husband and I downsized our home in the Boston suburbs. Our new place was much more modern so most of what we owned didn’t work in the new space. I met with a local interior design firm, showed them exactly what I wanted. However, when they laid out a design plan, they hadn’t listened to me at all. I walked away disappointed and decided to drop the idea altogether. My best friend had just gone through a very bad experience with a designer so I was nervous about the entire process and concerned about the cost. It’s not easy to trust someone enough to put your home in their hands! Some time later, my husband and I decided to move ahead with hiring a designer, the house was so bare. That’s when we thought of Casabella. Michele and Shannon came to our house (which was over two hours away), asked me in-depth questions about how my family lived in the space and took pictures and measurements. Their positivity, honesty, and candor immediately put me at ease. And they really listened! My husband and I have very different tastes so Michele and Shannon had their work cut out. They also had to incorporate pieces we already owned – including two black leather sofas that I can’t stand but my husband loves, and a few things I cherish: A picture my son made in the 4th grade, a painting from a close friend, and sea shells that I collect from my travels. My two best guy friends are extremely savvy about interior decorating so I brought them with me to the design presentation at Casabella’s studio. The three of us loved every single aspect of their design plan - which included all but one room on our first floor, and everything from rugs, drapes, lamps, and furniture to a custom bar, and accessories (pillows, mirrors, etc.). My friends are very hard to please so in many ways, it was a huge relief for me. The day came for Casabella to install everything. When I walked in, it looked like a fancy hotel. I cried like a baby. It was so beautiful. And they pulled off what I thought was impossible – the perfect marriage between my husband’s style and mine. I don’t even see the black sofas anymore - the transformation is hard to conceive. They took every little factor into consideration and made sure it wasn’t just gorgeous to look at but functional. One of my friends summed it up nicely, “They really got you as a couple.” I can’t say enough glowing things about Casabella. From the first day we started working together, the project was easy and smooth. And so worth it!

I found Casabella Interiors on Houzz. I was looking to redo my 2-bedroom condo in Brookline. (Besides my kitchen and bathrooms, the project was a complete overhaul.) I narrowed down my search to three designers in the Boston area. After speaking with Beth by phone, I knew I wanted to hire Casabella. A few weeks later, Michele and Beth came to Brookline for my in-home consultation. We talked about the space, I showed them a handful of pictures I ripped out of a magazine, they measured everything, and took pictures. There was one image I showed them that I was especially drawn to – and Michele and Beth zoomed in on it. That picture became our design inspiration – partly because it captured a feeling as much as a look. After that meeting, I was expecting a lot more back and forth for us to get on the same page. I thought I’d have to push back too. And it just wasn’t like that at all - which was a big relief since at the time I was going through a lot personally and my daughter was having a baby. I was expecting to be overwhelmed. Thankfully, it was surprisingly easy. Watching the whole project unfold turned out to be a welcome distraction. And working with Michele and Beth was fun. A month passed and I went to the Casabella shop for their design presentation. Over the course of four to five hours, I looked at fabric, touched rugs, and reviewed everything they selected for the project. Beyond a few pieces that Michele kept in the design – including a mirror that I adore— my living room, bedrooms, dining room, and hallway were completely re-imagined - down to the smallest detail. From the wall paint and draperies to the bed linens, accessories, rugs, and furniture, everything would be new. I was excited because they just got me. When I came home to the final reveal a few months later, it was very close to what I imagined…only better. The pieces we picked out looked even more beautiful in my space. All the design elements came together so one room flows into the next. It's stunning and polished, but comfortable. When Michele asked if I had a favorite room, I said I didn’t because I loved them all. The most unexpected part of this process was that they picked up on what would make me happy better than I could. When I think about what I provided to Casabella in terms of what I like (input) and what they produced (output), it’s very surprising. I wasn’t good at articulating what I wanted so they had very little to go on. Yet in return, they gave me everything I hoped for and more. There were ideas they came up with that I would never have thought to do on my own. And pieces that I never imagined would look perfect in my home, but to my surprise, they do. My biggest takeaway? Don't experiment on your own. You’ll waste money, and you won’t be happy. If and when my friends and family are ready to hire a designer, I’ll recommend Casabella with confidence.