Soderberg design

We moved to a condo in NW Portland from the Midwest. We did serious downsizing but still needed to find ways to optimize the space in our condo and increase functionality. After living in the space for a few months we created an extensive wish list of what we wanted to accomplish in our condo. This included changing the style from traditional to contemporary while maintaining a casual, personal, and warm feel to the space. We chose Soderberg Design to help us with our project after reading reviews on Houzz and meeting with several other designers. Right away we liked how Gina and Chris worked as a team. They took each of our ideas seriously and helped us refine our wish list and bring it to reality. They did an amazing job of combining function with design and working with our existing pieces and selections. Their approach toward the design process was to start with the big picture to make sure the completed project would be cohesive. They provided 3 or 4 alternatives at each stage of the process and then moved forward based on our feedback. They introduced creative ideas and helped us better meet our objectives. The design process was very collaborative. The process culminated in a comprehensive set of detailed plans and specs. Our project included redesigning our kitchen, designing built-in cabinetry for our main living area and study, partially redesigning 2 bathrooms, selecting paint colors, furniture including some custom pieces, lighting, blinds, floor coverings, hardware, plumbing fixtures, bathroom accessories, material finishes, and placing artwork. Gina and Chris have many resources and they lined up a general contractor as well as some individual contractors. They also worked well with some contractors we found on our own. They oversaw the project to insure the work was done per the plans and specs and in a coordinated and timely manner. When issues did arise with contractors or subs, they were very effective in resolving problems to our satisfaction. They had excellent follow through until our project was completed. Throughout the entire process they were attentive to detail, easy to reach, patient, totally professional, and always a pleasure to work with. They also have an excellent support staff. Most importantly, we are delighted with our finished space. We give Chris and Gina our highest recommendation.

On a tight timeline, Chris and her team at Soderberg Design were able to pull off a comprehensive and beautiful remodel of our home. Our new kitchen is a joy to cook in, complete with customized workspaces. Built in cabinets and wall units were carefully designed to fit our family's needs. Bedroom and bathroom storage functions well and looks beautiful. Every detail, including lighting, was meticulously planned. Chris made perfect use of the pieces we already owned and suggested pieces we didn't know we needed ... until they were delivered and installed. An important consideration when you are selecting a design team are the subcontractors who will do the actual work. Soderberg Design works with professionals who show up on schedule and do excellent work. If you are looking for a responsive, talented designer to help create a livable home that fits your needs, we enjoyed working with Soderberg Design and recommend them highly.

STOP before hiring this well-known design firm that came highly recommended yet proved to be a nightmare! From our sectional sofa being delivered in the wrong fabric, to custom pillows that were also done in the wrong fabric, to Chris Soderberg's insistence that we use her painter, which cost $4,000.00 more than the painter we ended up using on our own, to numerous unanswered emails and a gross lack of professionalism, integrity and fairness, she has made this project a truly horrible experience.

Chris Soderberg led 2 homeowners with differing tastes and a team of highly effective and reasonably-priced contractors on an 18-month total remodel of a charming 1942 house near the village center. As both an architect and designer, Chris has been able to work with us to realize our vision for this home from its bare bones and interior heart right out into the gardens and outdoor spaces. She is thoroughly professional, responsive, detail-attentive, and has exceptional skill with lighting and color. We have admired her residential and commercial design work for years and were so pleased with her performance and accountability in our house remodel that we have retained her for the redesign of our corporate offices and modifying same for our changing commercial requirements. In Portland and on both coasts Soderberg Design is a company whose resources we heartily recommend to anyone considering new construction and/or remodel of interior office and home spaces. Chris captures and embellishes the essence of the place.

Chris completely redesigned the kitchen, bathroom, hallway and major living area in our 1200 square loft. She added a glass and wood partition to separate the bedroom from our living room. for privacy. We are delighted with the work of Soderberg design. Chris is very easy to work with. She listens carefully and then presents several options. She is accessible and answers question promptly. Everyone who walks into the loft remarks on how its sophistication and modern design.Chris also redesigned our building. All the tenants are impressed with the improvements. If you hire Chris, you will not be sorry.

Whenever we contemplate remodeling on either our home or our commercial properties, the first person we contact to help us flush out design details and visualize our goals is Chris Soderberg. Her professional knowledge in architecture and design is incomparable. She listens attentively to plans and then scrutinizes and imagines more than one could ever accomplish oneself so that the end product is actually more than what one dreamed could ever happen. Her senses and perception regarding design, color, scale, fashion and appliances stay ever so updated and contemporary. We certainly could never fathom nor countenance such tremendous help from such a critical eye. Chris does not compromise because she recognizes the value of both one’s home and where one spends quality time. And we have never found someone so pleasant to work with and communicate with. Her conceptual designs are award winning yet it remains the experience of working with someone with such a keen sense of how space can be enhanced that is so memorable and commendable. And she works efficiently and productively which mitigates much worry and anxiety over construction or remodeling. We recommend Soderberg Design without reservation for anyone wanting the best of design services. Michael and Janet Buck March 2014

We have used Soderberg Design for 3 major remodel projects and we were pleased with the process and the outcome each time. The three projects were in Anchorage, Seattle, and Phoenix. Chis Soderberg approached our projects collaboratively listening carefully to our needs. With completed plans in hand she assisted in hiring contractors and managed the projects through completion. Our home in Phoenix has been on the Willo Home Tour twice and the feedback was outstanding.

I used Soderberg Design for a second time for a large project to make my New York apartment more functional (including moving a wall) and furnish it comfortably at a reasonable cost.Chris Soderberg had proven to be an outstanding designer and project manager when she handled all the interior design work on my large industrial loft in Portland so I asked her to come to New York to help with my smaller apartment in a classic prewar building. I needed more storage space and an office. The complex process has been handled extremely well by Chris and her assistants with a few trips to New York. My New York apartment couldn’t be more different from my Portland loft. Chris helped make both very attractive and functional, working closely with me to reflect my taste and needs while minimizing my stress, time, and inconvenience. I recommend Soderberg Design unqualifiably.