markdesign, llc

We hired Mark and Alli to design our new condo in downtown Denver. They listened to our input and came to us with an amazing design that worked very well for our needs. Their wallpaper selections, bathroom refresh ideas and paint color made a big difference in how our condo looks and feels. Their furniture choices were unique and the lighting they picked was spectacular. We highly recommend Mark Design if you are looking for a good designer for your home. We couldn't be happier.

I've worked with Mark on 4 projects since 2017. Most recently after Hurricane Ian, he renovated the lower level of our house in FL which had been destroyed. Mark reimagined the space so it feels larger and more open. He chose contemporary furnishings and flooring that are beautiful and easy to maintain. At the same time, we gutted and renovated our primary bathroom. Mark designed a gorgeous space that feels like a luxury spa -- clean, elegant and serene. Home & Design magazine recently did a photo shoot of the bathroom (see below). Mark has an excellent sense of design, scale and balance. His attention to detail and organization skills made working remotely seamless. But there's more:-) His lighting choices aren't good, their exceptional! Mark also did the interior design for our home in CO and guests always comment about how much they love the lighting. Mark surprised us with unique pieces we would have never discovered ourselves but are perfect for the space. I've almost used up my character count so let me close by saying four projects doesn't seem like enough so we're getting started on #5! -Laurie

Mark had guided us through a complete redesign of our 15 year old home. He had been amazing to work with - professional and timely in his business approach and excellent communicator. We are delighted with the look of our home. It’s beautiful and updated. It’s gone from dated and dull to stylish and comfortable. Thanks Mark! You are a gem!

Mark and Greg were everything we hoped for and so much more! When we bought our house in 2021, we knew we didn’t “love” it but given the challenging market, the fact it was in our favorite neighborhood, and it met all the core requirements, we decided to move forward and then plan for a renovation. Little did we know, with the right designer, our house could be transformed into our perfect home! Watching Mark and Greg brilliantly turn our rough ideas into an exceptionally well thought out design was only the beginning. Once construction began, they tirelessly oversaw every detail of the project and did everything in their power to keep the project on time and within budget. As construction was wrapping up, they managed the delivery and set up of furniture, rugs, lighting, and artwork, going above and beyond to ensure even the smallest detail was cared for and that the transformation was complete! We couldn't be happier and will continue to use Markdesign for all our home projects, big and small, and cannot recommend them strongly enough to anyone considering a home project.

I will forever be thankful for the outstanding design Mark created for my new home. I was starting with a clean slate for decorating. Exciting but totally overwhelming. Mark listened carefully to the type of environment I wanted to create and how I would use each room. He then developed a design to perfectly deliver the feeling I was seeking. His layout, furniture, fabric, rug, lighting, and artwork selections were truly exceptional. I could not be happier with the end result and could never have done this without him. Working with Mark is an absolute pleasure. He is a great listener and quickly internalizes information. At times, I almost thought he was “reading my mind”. He clearly understood what I wanted. He’s also an excellent communicator – prompt, clear, and effective. And he managed the delivery and setup of the entire house flawlessly. And to top it all off, he makes the process fun. I am already missing the frequent interactions we had during the process. Mark is my “hero”. He listened to my “dreams” and made them a reality. I am in awe of his talent and so very thankful. I cannot recommend him strongly enough.

Mark and Greg provided outstanding design, finishes, and furniture recommendations for the complete remodel of our condominium. They were very helpful in selecting fixtures for the bathrooms and kitchen, as well as appliance and lighting options and window coverings. They provided the contractor with explicit details, and followed up to ensure that things were done properly and as specified. As the project neared completion they supervised the installation of furniture and a complicated multicomponent chandelier. There were a couple of problems with medicine cabinets and two sconces and they insured that replacements were ordered and installed. Both Mark and Greg stayed with the project until everything was completed as specified. We are delighted with the process and especially with the final results!

My work with Mark Design counts as one of the most satisfying collaborations of my life. The firm brought me beautiful, original aesthetic choices in color, shape, texture, scale, composition, continuity, and contrast for design throughout my house. As with any project, there are snafus --you can't rip out the wall you wanted to, or the fireplace supplier is an awful communicator-- but Mark Design pivoted and managed adeptly, so nothing ever felt like a problem for long. After six months, we spent not a penny more than planned. Is it magazine worthy? Perhaps. More importantly, my husband and I love it.

This is the second project we've had markdesign do for us and we couldn't be happier with it. My husband and I are planning to "age in place" and so we asked Mark for a major remodel of our master bathroom that would make it disability accessible, without having it look clinical or institutional. I can't imagine how it could be better. It has a true spa-like feeling with large format marble-patterned porcelain tiles from floor to ceiling. The heated floors and extra large zero entry shower with a fold-down teak bench make showering a truly luxurious experience. Thankfully, neither my husband nor I are dealing with any disabilities, but if they ever come along, we'll be ready for them! Everyone in Mark's office is a true professional and a delight to work with, and all the workers on the construction team are true artisans. I highly recommend them and will be using them again, I'm sure.

Mark is an exceptional talent! This is the second time we've worked together (both long distance) and the experience was flawless yet again. Mark brings together his creative vision, attention to detail and tenacity for finding just the right pieces, to create a home that is unique to each client. From our first Zoom call, Mark listened to what my husband and I wanted for our Colorado mountain home and was cognizant of our budget. What he created went well beyond our expectations — a home that is beautiful, warm, inviting, refined yet comfortable and ideal for entertaining. Most importantly, it feels very personal and one-of-a-kind. Mark did an excellent job of blending luxury brands with moderately-priced manufacturers and his lighting choices were spectacular! Even with supply chain issues last year, furniture production and delivery stayed on schedule and if there were any changes, Mark was on top of it with timely communication, finding alternatives if necessary. Mark is very passionate about what he does, and it shows. Did I mention he's a super nice guy and a pleasure to work with? I would collaborate with him again in a heartbeat. I guess I'll have to buy another home! -Laurie

We did a complete renovation of our kitchen. It was an extremely complicated job because we own the top level of a more than 100 year old mansion in Cap Hill, Denver. We could not have done the renovation without Mark Haynes. He brilliantly addressed the difficulties presented by our rooftop condo. Our kitchen was once the sore spot on our beautiful home. It is now the centerpiece. Mark was everything we hoped for in a designer. He was both ingenious and easy to work with. His communication with us throughout was magnificent. His leadership in managing the work that our contractors did was absolutely perfect. We will continue to seek his advice for everything we do to better our home. We feel like we've gained a lifelong friend. My wife and I cannot recommend him strongly enough.

I hired Mark to totally redesign a high-rise condo that was built in the late 1960s and last renovated 30 years ago. Mark not only listened to what I wanted but was able to run with those ideas and suggest modifications that were incorporated into the design and layout of the condo. It's been a year since work has been completed and I still receive complements from other residents of the building on the color pallet, furniture, kitchen and bath tile Mark recommended. Several of the residents say they wished they had thought of some of the design elements Mark incorporated into the space. I can honestly say that each time I go into a different room, it is my favorite room that he designed... he did that good of a job!

Mark has been really great to work with. He makes the process easy by learning our tastes, being flexible, and providing access to key professionals when needed. It would have been impossible for us to do it ourselves especially with the challenges of Covid. We started with just our living and entry areas. But once those we done, we realized it was worth the expense to gradually add the rest of the house. Mark was perfectly fine starting smaller and adding things as we went. Interior design isn’t cheap but Mark made every effort to keep expenses down and manage to our budget. We couldn’t be more happy with the end result. The condo looks fantastic.

Mark is a fabulous person to work with. I've had several projects that I needed help with and he is the perfect person for the job. Honest, caring, always on time, and communicates very well. Would highly recommend Mark!!

I worked with Mark Haynes for a year and a half, starting from scratch, to create a home from a modern, vertical house. Mark and Sarah, his assistant, patiently steered my husband and myself to create an overall feeling of comfort and energy in our new place. He is very patient and listens well, yet is proactive in finding the best solution to any dilemma. Moreover, Mark has a wonderful array of connections to other professionals who also worked toward creating an ideal outcome for us. He honored deadlines and budgets with professionalism and knowledge. We had very few detours to the best outcome, though a few of the furniture pieces didn't turn out to be the best fit for us. Mark would always try to resolve any issues we had.

My experience with mark design was wonderful. Mark came to my home, we walked through and discussed what I was generally looking to do. I gave him my budget and left it to him to come up with ideas. Mark presented options, and with his guidance, we formed a plan. The result is a home that looks fantastic. I couldn't have done it on my own.

I have photographed several finished homes for Mark Design, LLC. and I can assure you that each project has been nothing less than amazing, well thought out in design, flow and color composition. Thoughtful and beautiful, inspiring designs to say the least. I highly recommend working with Mark. You will not be dissapointed.

Mark and his staff are the professional designers that came to my home and quickly learned my goal for improving my home design and artwork. I had struggled to find the right pieces of furniture and artwork. He delivered a plan with options and I was impressed how efficient and creative the concepts were, while he also always listened to my preferences and gave professional advice. I love my improved home design! I highly recommend Mark.

When we offered Mark the opportunity to do the design work on the recent renovation of our downtown high-rise condo, we were asking a lot. Mark delivered. We were living 400 miles away so we needed a team we could trust to get the work done in our absence. Mark had the connections and the skills, in planning, design aesthetic, and execution to help us get our unit finished beautifully. We bought our dated condo expecting the renovation project to be fairly limited in scope and knew we couldn't manage the project remotely. We used Houzz to research designers. Of the designers we contacted, we found Mark to be the easiest to develop a rapport with; we felt he really listened as we discussed the project. Mark's flexibility was key as we realized we wanted to broaden the scope of the project. He supported our desire to expand the project and assured us that he had time work with us. Mark's contacts and knowledge of available options proved to be invaluable. He introduced us to a professional contractor who we found to be as flexible and easy to work with as Mark is. Mark was able to present us with flooring, tiling, and fixture options that were of good quality while fitting our budget. We were interested in incorporating state-of-the-art technology into our living space, and Mark was knowledgeable about whom to contact to make that happen. Mark provided the information we needed to make informed decisions. He was always honest and set realistic expectations for us so there were no surprises. Since we were not living in the Denver area, our in-person project meetings were limited to short monthly trips. Mark respected how limited our time was by doing his homework ahead of time. Early in our relationship, Mark took the time to understand our aesthetic while also helping us shape our ideas of what we wanted to achieve and what would look the best in our space. As a result, our days in Denver were busy and productive. Using our current furniture and art as inspiration, Mark presented design boards showing a big picture concept, then worked with us to refine the choices. When we were in Denver, he always had appointments lined up to show us several well-researched options. We had hard choices to make as the options were amazing. We found Mark to be easy to work with. He is friendly and easy to talk to. His calm easy-going demeanor and his straightforward, honest communication style made us feel confident that we could trust him and that he had our best interests in mind. He always made us feel as though we were his priority and answered all our questions, be they via email, text or telephone, in a timely manner. Mark has been generous with his time. He and his assistant Sarah have been there for us throughout the planning process, during construction, during the final installation and they remain available should we need anything else. We always look forward to seeing Mark and feel as though we could not have completed our project without him. Mark's high standards have ensured that everything was installed correctly. We love our new home with its combination of dearly loved pieces we've had forever and brand-new choices based on Mark’s suggestions--they fit together seamlessly. It's a comfortable yet elegant space that we love hanging out and entertaining in.

We couldn't be happier with the selection of Mark Haynes. He understood very quickly what we wanted to achieve in our newly renovated home and then applied many years of design experience to help refine our vision and bring it to life - through the layout of the living spaces and the selection of lighting, window coverings, furniture and rugs. All through the process, he was incredibly easy to work with and absolutely vested in making sure we got what we wanted. The result is a home that we love and embodies the best elements of style and comfort. We heartily recommend Mark Haynes for any design project, especially if you're looking for a designer who will partner with you!

Mark was able to incorporate my preferences and create a design which was absolutely perfect for my new home. As I was starting from scratch, the project for me was both daunting and exciting. Mark led me through each step of the process and kept me well informed along the way, relieving any anxiety. I highly recommend markdesign.

We hired Mark to help us with our new condo in Denver. He listened very carefully to what we wanted, looked through our idea books, and came up with a plan that we would never have thought of. His work is beautiful and he adheres closely to the budget, as most of the reviewers point out, and we couldn't be happier. But what we most appreciated about working with Mark, was how pleasant, collaborative, and down-to-earth he is. All of the contractors that came to work on our place clearly had a lot of respect for Mark and always enjoyed working with him. A few even said he was the "best designer" they knew. We will definitely be working with Mark again, and can't wait to see the magic he comes up with!

I hired Mark to do the interior design for my new home in Naples Fl. We worked together long distance but Mark made coordinating every aspect of the project seamless. He helped me select all the materials and finishes prior to construction which set the overall tone for the house which I defined as "Cosmopolitan Coastal." Mark invited me to join him at the High Point N.C. furniture market where he made a flawless, well-organized, presentation of his ideas and then showed me his selections in person. I love the richness and texture he brought to my home and lighting is one of his specialties! Mark is professional, creative, thoughtful and a pleasure to work with. He's passionate about his work and it shows. The end result is absolutely beautiful and my friends are asking if he's interested in opening a design studio in Naples. I highly recommend Mark and no, we're not related! But now I consider him a friend.

When I relocated to Denver, Mark Design was referred to me by a friend. I had seen the work he did for them and really liked it. When we got together for our first meeting I was sold when he talked about his design process and purchasing procedures. He also seemed very up-front and transparent about his billing and design fees. Well I wasn’t disappointed and I am very, very happy with his creativity and his organized and communicative approach to my project. He followed through as he said he would and everything in my house looks great. I would highly recommend Mark and his team.

We have been very pleased with our retention of Mark and his associates. Over the preceding 18 months he has always met or exceeded our expectations. Attention to detail and staying in budget were always a priority. His design ideas are unique and take into account your personal tastes. Always responded promptly, followed through on all details, and was a great problem solver. Would highly recommend!

I engaged Mark to assist in selecting finishes and furnishings for our new build home in rural Colorado. He helped with selections ranging from exterior paint colors to tile and countertops to living room rugs and furniture. Mark quickly grasped my desire for a "rustic contemporary" look, and effectively helped me define the look. Mark was never pushy, but always sensed when I was having difficulty with a decision and would offer a welcome and spot-on opinion. He was also sensitive to my budgetary constraints, consulting on budget before making recommendations. Mark is low-key, extremely professional and easy to work with. I highly recommend him.

Mark was wonderful. He had ideas ( very good ones ) that we would have never thought of. Extremely happy with the results. Highly recommend Mark for ANY design work!

Mark has been terrific in identifying my style and has such patience in the selection process. He's such a pleasure to work with.

markdesign,llc was WONDERFUL in helping me with a home remodel which ended Jan of this year. His scope of assistance included: furniture choices, fabrics, light fixtures, paint colors, kitchen tile, carpeting and hard wood flooring in a remodel we did the end of 2014. - He is delightful to work with, extremely respectful of owner's desires and ideas, has excellent taste and was very good at determining my likes & dislikes. - He was not ever pushy, was a good listener, and very patient when I had difficulty making decisions. - Always kept appointments and was extremely punctual and his fees were very fair. - If he was out of town, he gave me phone numbers of people to call for assistance. I would recommend markdesign for any design project one has.

My husband and I hired Mark to do interior design work for our new home in Hilltop. We told him we loved color and wanted something different and creative. He presented us a very unique design that honored the architecture of our home. At the same time, he gave us a playful design that fit our personality and lifestyle. He stayed on budget and kept us in the loop on schedules and deliveries. Every time someone comes into our home, they say how much they love our taste. We have an amazing urban farmhouse feel and look-it's fabulous and Mark was fun to work with. We have trust and faith in him and his vision. We will continue to work with him in the future.

I have worked with Mark at markdesign on several occasions and each time has been better than the last ! He is not only a truly gifted designer but he is fun, personable, kind and really a pleasure to work with. You can't go wrong with this firm !

Mark Haynes is a genuine and wonderful person! He is an incredibly talented designer, very organized and really takes to heart his client's needs and taste. We work together on very detailed projects and I appreciate his thoroughness and the manner in which he always stays on top of everything. He is very conscientious about the work and products his clients are receiving. What really impresses me about Mark is his ability to be meticulous yet incredibly calm and gracious. He is prompt, respectful and allows those of us who work with him the leverage to do what we do best in support of his projects. He also has the cleanest most organized studio I've ever seen! You would never know how much he manages. It has been my great pleasure to work with him and his firm.

Mark has been a pleasure to work with. He listens carefully to our ideas, and then takes them to an even higher level, suggesting interesting ideas we hadn't thought of. We wanted to put a bench with storage underneath and a separate wall unit and he came up with the perfect design for both and found a woodworker with a unique style to build them. When we wanted to make a last minute change due to a new piece of artwork we wanted to display, Mark was very flexible and worked with the woodworker and us to accommodate the change, and keep the project on track. He found some beautiful fabrics for the bench and the pillows that perfectly complemented the rest of our decor. He also helped us find a new living room couch and two chairs and was willing to spend the time necessary for us to find exactly what we wanted. He has a great sense of color and style and is able to look at an entire living space and make it cohesive, but interesting and unique - one of the things we value most about working with him. He is always respectful of our budget and is up front about letting us know approximately how much of his time will be needed for a project. Mark has great resources all around the area, and seems to have good relationships with folks in various shops, both in and out of the design center. We have been working with Mark off and on since June 2014.

Mark was my first experience with a designer and I couldn't be happier with the results. I was moving into a new house with an open main floor. I was looking for something sophisticated yet fun. Mark's proposal was different than I was expecting, but I am glad that I trusted his vision. I am totally satisfied with the result and am looking forward to enjoying his work for years to come.

Mark of Mark Design is a true professional. Mark had a vision for our kitchen and master bath in our condo and that vision became reality. Mark was always very punctual with our meetings and his color choices were always spot on. Mark always had a great attitude and was so great to work with. Mark never missed a beat.

Mark was wonderful to work with. He was very easy-going and handled our requests and budget with great ideas and grace. At the same time, he kept the project moving when we would have otherwise stalled because of decision burn-out and general life distractions. And his attention to detail is superb. Specifically, two things stood out that really speak to his excellence. First, we had an unfortunate situation with window shades that kept breaking. He was tireless in getting the company to come out and ultimately replace the faulty product with one better suited to our application (they now work like a dream). He even got the regional rep out to fix the problem when it was clear we needed the big fish in to fix the situation. He was an excellent advocate on our behalf. The second situation was with a custom piece we ordered that was not meeting his exacting standards - he took the reins completely and we are very happy with the end result. He even noticed a 1/8" misalignment after the final install - something I had noticed but hadn't mentioned b/c I didn't want to be a nit-picker - and had the builder out immediately to look into it. All of this with a relaxed smile and air of calm - we can't recommend Mark enough.

My wife and I hired Mark when we purchased our new home in Denver. We challenged Mark to develop a design that flowed cohesively throughout every room in our house. He met this challenge and gave us a unique and creative design that is the envy of everyone who walks into our home. His guidance in helping us select art and his ability to access local craftsman to create custom furniture provide us with a casual yet refined environment. Mark’s professionalism and his attention to every detail, no matter how large or small, kept the project on track and provided us with a home that fits our lifestyle perfectly. His integrity and high-level of fiscal responsibility put us at ease and we really enjoyed working with him. We will definitely be using Mark again in the future.

Mark was hired to do all the interior design on our newly purchased home. He was able to make our house a home. He knew exactly what we were looking for even though we found it hard to articulate at times. I would strongly recommend Mark and we will be using him from this day forward on any design needs.

My husband and I could not be happier with the experience of working with Mark Haynes. I described the look we hoped to achieve in the great room of our Denver high rise condo and Mark delivered it to perfection. We wanted French Country with a modern twist and, though Mark usually works in a contemporary style, he made the transition with ease. The result is a fresh and airy look with the warmth of French Country. In addition to his great design sense, he is a pleasure to work with. He's calm, kind, and professional. He followed through on every promise and was very clear in guiding us through the process. There were no surprises. I recommend Mark without reservation!

Mark contacted me for a custom mobile for a residential project that he was working on. He was very friendly and focused and promptly supplied me with any information that I needed to draw up proposals and subsequently make the piece. He made sure that any questions or concerns from the client were thoroughly addressed and working out the details long-distance proved to be no issue at all. Mark has been great to work with and I look forward to hopefully doing so again on future projects.

Mark is a very passionate, creative and skilled designer. He listens to what clients' needs, wants and lifestyles are like, before he begins to design their house in a way suitable specifically for them. Mark is very professional and always pleasant to work with.

Mark is, not only, an amazing designer but a lovely person! His calmness shows in his work! There is a quiet beauty about what he creates. He gets to know his clients in an effort to put together exactly what they want for who they are. We have and will continue to work on projects together in the future!

Mark was terrific to work with. He took my list of wants and turned them into reality, while honoring my budget. He is friendly and professional. He provided us with suggestions for room colors, managed the paint contractors and helped bring our art and accessories to life! He is welcome in our home anytime, he is the consummate professional.

I contacted Mark with a question about one of his project images on houzz. Impressed with both the image of his work and his quick response, I hired him to help overhaul our outdoor space. The process was fun, fast, and extremely easy - and we worked together long-distance! Mark provided detailed renderings of how to organize the space and scouted several options for furniture, fabrics and everything else needed to create the layered look we were looking for. Our back yard went from a dusty mess to a warm, inviting area with a play area, dining area, and a conversation area. His enthusiasm, attention to detail and incredible taste made the project worth every penny! We look forward to working with him again in the future.

Mark is amazing. I have recommended him to a client who is building a multi million dollar mansion to help with design. My client has already saved several of Marks ideas from Houzz on his site without even knowing that he is the designer I recommended. His ideas and colors are so unique and lively. My client is super excited to get to this stage in his project so that Mark can do his magic. Velma Donahue

Working with Mark was a very pleasant and rewarding experience. He was very respectful of my wishes and yet gently encouraged me to try something a little different and somewhat out of my comfort zone. After all, isn't that why you hire a designer?? Otherwise do it yourself! The result is better than I could have imagined. Mark is extremely organized and timely in responding to questions or concerns that come up in the design process and execution. He was able to very successfully incorporate some existing items I own into his design but also was able to fully express his design concept. Rather than proposing that everything I own be discarded and we start from scratch he respectfully combined a few of my (better) things into his design in a way that breathed new life into the old stuff! Regarding his fees and all financial transactions, I completely trusted him. His fees are very fair and I never felt he was taking advantage of me or my budget in any way. This was a concern having heard some bad stories about other designers, but he's completely honest and trustworthy in this regard. The weekly status updates were very helpful in this regard. I would strongly encourage anyone looking for design services in the Denver area to consider using markdesign. From an entire house to a re-do of just a room, Mark is capable of creating and executing a great design. I know I'll be using Mark again in the future.

I have consulted and hired Mark Haynes on several home design/remodel projects over the last 10 years for my homes in Santa Fe New Mexico. My first consultation with Mark was a simple drapery project, and our most recent was a total kitchen remodel! Mark was both the budget director and designer for my beautiful new kitchen. He was able to take my "dream" kitchen, and turn it into a reality, pulling everything together for as seamless a job as possible. Mark accompanied me to showrooms and vendors to lend His expertise in selection of cabinetry, lighting, tile, granite, hardware and paint. Working with His design, everything came together beautifully. Mark prepared an achievable and accurate budget, as well as a timeline that was accomplished. Starting with design concepts, removal of an obsolete 25 year old kitchen, all he way through the final detail, Mark was available with His commitment to me as the homeowner, and His great ability as a professional to make my "dream" kitchen a reality.

I enjoyed working with Mark very much. He is a professional and definitely knows his business. He is friendly, kind and provides me with exciting designs to photograph. I look forward to working with him again.

When I purchased my home in Santa Fe, NM I had no furniture, only artwork. Mark and his team did an outstanding job at selecting beautiful furnishings for the entire home. Mark spent countless hours making sure the furnishings complemented both the home and the artwork. In addition, Mark was always price aware and he gave me a range of price points from which to select. The most refreshing benefit of working with Mark is his tenacious drive to make sure every detail (even the smallest) was done to my satisfaction. It was a pleasure to work with Mark and I will use him on my next project.