Manlove and Company Interiors

I had a twenty-plus year old generic suburban condo that was starting to show its age and I had also grown tired of it all after living with it for eighteen years so I decided to hire someone to help because, even though I know what I like, I knew I might not be able to restrain myself in my choices and then I would end up with a different color on every wall. Best decision I made in this whole process. The difference that working with AHI made was a combination of making sure that all necessary selections were made and peace of mind that someone was keeping the bigger picture in mind as various decisions were getting made so in the end the design was cohesive. There were many decisions where it was Suzanne fielding the call from the contractor and not me and I had no doubt that a decision got made quickly and to everyone’s satisfaction. What I liked best about working with Suzanne was that she very quickly understood my preferences/style and came up with choices that were on target. On the few occasions when I pushed for a more bolder choice, particularly when it came to the use of color, she came up with options that satisfied my desires but that still looked good and stylish. I also really appreciated her recommendation of the contractor whom I never would have found on my own. Communication from the AHI team is well done with a weekly email from Mark listing what tasks were done and what tasks were upcoming so I knew how the work was progressing.

Interaction and collaboration: We felt it was very easy to both interact and collaborate with Suzanne. She worked with us to define priorities, set a price/quality point, and define options. She always endeavored to come up with very interesting and stimulating ideas, tailored to our taste. At the higher end, the living room rug is an excellent example of how she pressed ahead to give us a really tasteful and creative solution, very different from where we started and very attractive in the end. Selections: Her mixture of materials, colors, and designers has given a very happy and synergistic result. We get lots of compliments. Attention to detail: is very serious. She right away proposed options that matched our (especially David's) focus on quality. Her supervision of craftsmen and workmanship was excellent. Examples are very complex and heavy chandelier, and the library redo. Suzanne insisted that some things be redone if she didn't find them right, which gave us utmost confidence. Overall product: Suzanne diligently stuck to the spirit of the place, i.e., spare, modern, and high quality, and composed to showcase our art. At the same time, she was all about color, style, placement and height, things that really have influenced the final look. And some of those ideas were validated by experienced subcontractors, e.g., the Hanging Art folk. Choice of contractors: uniformally excellent. Jamie and Chris the art hanger in particular were outstanding. We would strongly recommend her work and as we intend to use her services for another project.

AMAZING. That is the first word that came to mind when I walked into the space Suzanne and her team transformed for us. Our project was renovating the main level of our 1950s split-level (kitchen, dining room and living room). I am not a visual person and lack the ability to determine the best sizing for furniture, placement, etc. The only real input I could give was that we were looking for a peaceful, open and inviting space. From the beginning, Suzanne was fantastic at facilitating discussion and generating more ideas around our goals. She was also able to intuit our style preferences and gave us great suggestions for maximizing our space. Suzanne and her team were professional throughout, incredibly responsive, super organized, and patient with us and our busy schedules. She paid attention to every detail, including all the accessories, windows panels, the color for our hardwood flooring, cabinet color, fireplace tile, etc. (to be honest, all of the things I have never had the patience/skill to coordinate and pull together myself). We asked Suzanne to design a calm, inviting space. And she delivered exactly what we were looking for. If you are on the fence about using a designer or have any skeptcism or anxiety about the process, I can tell you that Suzanne and her team will provide the partnership/support/creativity in helping you create your ideal space.

After living in our home for five years and not having made any changes to our master bedroom, guest room and home office since the day we moved in, we hired Arlington Home Interiors. We couldn't be happier with the end result of the changes that were made to these spaces! Working with Suzanne and her team was a pleasure from beginning to end. There was regular communication to ensure we were on the same page with the design plan. The furniture and finish selection process was efficient and organized, and most important, Suzanne was open to our feedback. The execution of the project took approximately three weeks and the team of contractors involved did quality work and took great care to minimize disruption while in our home. When it came time to accessorize the three spaces, Suzanne and her team incorporated several of our own pieces along with purchasing many new accessories. We are very happy with our newly designed spaces and would recommend Arlington Home Interiors without reservation!

We had wanted to update our bedroom and bath for years but we could not agree on colors or what to do. So we sought an experienced designer to help us update our bedroom which we felt contained too much furniture and didn't have a coherent feel. We also wanted suggestions on how to convert our dated master bath to create a walk-in shower with fresh, modern features. We contacted Arlington Home Interiors and spoke with Suzanne about how we wanted the rooms to feel and how they should function. She took our thoughts and developed a comprehensive concept for renovating our bedroom space incorporating new colors, furniture and lighting. Suzanne's ideas were very appealing to us, and we also were able to select items on our own but within her overall concept. Suzanne coordinated all the work and contractors for us and was present for discussion of any major element of construction. We were very pleased with the construction and the people who came to work in our house. It was great to know they were not only skilled craftsmen but also good people. Like in most renovation projects there were a few unexpected challenges, but overall they were minimal. Suzanne and the contractors were all committed to taking care of any issues quickly and smoothly and to our satisfaction. We are extremely happy in our newly renovated space and are thankful for the thoughtful AHI design that became a reality for us. We would never have arrived at such an inviting and satisfying solution without the vision of Suzanne and her AHI team!

We worked with Suzanne and the AHI team for nearly a year as we designed, constructed and furnished our new home. Suzanne was an invaluable partner throughout the process. She was quick to understand our design aesthetic and brought creative solutions to everything for color palettes to carpet selections to custom light fixtures to automated window treatment solutions. Suzanne introduced us to an Israeli lighting designer based in Brooklyn, NY, who ultimately designed two amazing light fixtures for us. It is hard to put a price on those types of precious connections that transform raw space into a home that is uniquely your own. The AHI team worked well with our contractor and brought creative and practical solutions to complex design issues. Whether it was unique tile selections for several bathrooms or the layout of our master suite, Suzanne and her team paid attention to every detail, right down to the grout to match the tile! We are grateful for the significant role Suzanne and the AHI team played in the interior design and furnishing of our home.

We love how the living room turned out. It definitely exceeded expectations and I ended up loving that even more than I thought I would. It came together really well, and is super tied together -- we've gotten a ton of compliments on it already. I never would have been able to pick it out on my own, and probably wouldn't have considered many of the things myself, but I really love how it came together. One of my favorite things as always is how Arlington Home Interiors accessorizes -- giving a new lease on life to our own things, and it's always so fun to see the new things that they choose!

We collaborated with Suzanne and her team to partially renovate and furnish one of our clients home. She and her team were an absolute pleasure to work with and our client couldn't have been happier with the outcome. We look forward to future collaborations with Arlington Home Interiors.

We recently purchased a new house and hired Arlington Home Interiors to decorate our living room. Our challenge there was space -- it’s not a large room, and there are lots of windows so the floor plan was tricky. I also had a very specific vision for how I wanted it to look. Suzanne was incredibly patient, and took great care with all the details. She was totally committed to getting things right. Her design assistant Flavia was also great to work with. They are an incredibly professional team and both have a great eye for detail. I’m thrilled with the outcome and love our new room. They totally nailed it!

After moving into a larger two bedroom condo, I definitely needed more more furniture and help decorating my new place. After looking at portfolios online, and pictures on Houzz I contacted Arlington Home Interiors. Suzanne and her assistant Flavia were wonderful to work with and provided exceptional expertise in decorating my place. She listened to my likes/dislikes and examples of rooms that fit my style. After they put together the design of my living room and bedroom, I opted to do the buying myself. Everything was listed for me and it was very easy for me to order what I needed from the various websites. They will also provide a list of vendors if you need help with painting, moving furntiure, hanging art, etc. if you are looking for a designer within Northern Virginia, I would recommended Arlington Home Interiors.

Working with Arlington Home Interiors was an absolute delight. Suzanne took the time to listen to and really understand our needs and hopes for the space and then translated that into a vision that exceeded our expectations. She gave us enough opportunities for input along the way without overwhelming us with too many choices. Her design plan turned our drab office into a beautiful and welcoming space for staff and clients. The children’s play room that Suzanne designed is magical—kids are drawn to it like a magnet. In addition to their skill and professionalism, Arlington Home Interiors is also committed to helping the community. They provided their services pro-bono to us, a local non-profit, and treated us with the utmost respect and care. I highly recommend Arlington Home Interiors and hope to work with them again in the future.

I have worked with Suzanne Manlove of Arlington Home Interiors very closely since I moved to DC 8 months ago. She is fantastic—creative, fun, organized, and very, very nice. She took the time to figure out what I liked, and then produced a creative and integrated design for my empty space. She took complete charge of ordering and tracking everything and supervised the installation. I came home from work one day to find my house transformed into a warm, cozy, and elegant home, complete with flowers artfully arranged by Suzanne. I recommend her highly!