The Sum of Its Parts

Nancy was with us from beginning to end of our new build. She made herself available, even at crazy times. she and Sean outdid themselves in customer service. Nancy was supportive of my ideas while steering me away from some not so great ideas. The final project is beautiful. Thanks for everything!

We are so pleased to be able to work with Nancy Bradley. Soon after we moved into our 1920s bungalow, we knew we needed assistance to make the house our home. Going with The Sum of Its Parts was the best decision. Nancy was very budget conscious as she helped us determine a design plan for the main areas. She used what she could, reworked some, and sourced the right furniture and lighting as needed. Then came the bathroom! Nancy brought our ideas to life within our budget, replacing the tub with a walk-in shower, installing new flooring, moving fixtures around, and making the whole room shine and fit the house. We could not be happier with her past work and definitely plan to continue the partnership.

We moved into a house in New Bern, NC in 2014. I had a lot of work done but it was not good work. Enter Shawn and Nancy who have great ideas, are very budget friendly, and as I look around there isn’t a room they haven’t worked on. I haven’t felt any need at all to redo any of their work, and will ALWAYS use this duo for any design and work in my house. I have been complimented on my design flare, but I must give all the credit to Sum of its Parts. Wish I had found them sooner!

Nancy planned and consulted with me. Corrected so many of my initial ideas on color and cabinet. As it worked out the tile and color scheme were she suggested were perfect for me. Her selection of vanity, hardware and cabinet were great and very cost effective. Nancy and Shawn did the work of a bathroom replacement in a week. The tear-out, floor leveling and were very important, as well as the smoothing prep on wall and ceiling. I simply love my shower with the modern shower features. That hardware is superb and very affordable. I have a chair in my new shower with sliding glass doors and grab bars - I feel complete safe sitting and using the long hand-held hose attachment. It's a wonderful control panel. I finally got a commode in the style (modern square) I asked for. The cost came in right on target. I had an unexpected electrical wiring issue involving the attic. Very affordable. Professional electrician and tile men. Shawn is the consummate professional. Work completed on time. He re-hung my bathroom door as well! I would highly recommend The Sum of All Parts to anyone doing a new or remodel project.

Nancy has been guiding me through a kitchen renovation for the last few months and all I can say is I can't believe this is my home now! Her expertise, professional contacts, personal skills and keen eye for the subtle things is remarkable. Naturally the kitchen has led into her helping with other parts of my home. Before I met Nancy I had a house....now it is becoming a home!!

Nancy Bradley is an outstanding interior designer. She did a mini-makeover of my very plain, boring bedroom with the few items I purchased after Hurricane Florence. She brought over her magic bag of accessories (curtains, pillows, framed art, wall mirror, vases, etc.) and did her magic. She truly captured the “French Country” feeling I was looking for. I give Nancy 10+ stars and two thumbs up. She’s the Fairy Godmother of Interior Design and Room Makeovers!

Nancy Bradley designed and managed a project for our kitchen where we were looking to maximize storage and update cabinetry. This was a challenging endeavor, as our kitchen is very small in an even smaller house. We were looking for high end, yet affordable, cabinetry which may seem impossible, but Nancy made it happen. The cabinets are structurally solid, with quality finish, soft door closures, and pull out shelving. Although Nancy designed the layout of the cabinetry, she also secured the materials, and hired the installer. She is well connected in the industry. Nancy has an eye for design, but with tape measure in hand, she understands practicality, and will not sell you on something that simply won’t work - she’s honest! Lastly, Nancy is a skilled communicator. She carefully listened to our needs and delivered on an amazing result. So if you are a potential client with a spouse with strong opinions, Nancy is your designer!

Great communicator Reliable Very reasonably priced Prompt Responsive Works within your budget Always gives 3 choices when choosing an item Hard worker who is delightful and upbeat. I highly recommend Nancy Bradley

So here I am again to review Nancy Bradley from The Sum of its Parts, once again she has gone above and beyond. Just the fact that I am a repeat customer speaks to her talent and creativity while still being very budget conscientious. She has been working on a complete design/decorate/upgrade for us and it is amazing. My husband and I are quite opposite in our likes/dislikes and somehow she manages to configure a very happy middle ground for us. We couldn't be more pleased with the results, every room lets us feel completely relaxed and content. As I continue to work with her I understand more and more how important it is to feel happy in your home, it is your space and your haven. She has brought to my attention that sometimes small little changes can make a big difference and also what may seem like big changes and overwhelming aren't really that unmanageable. She very skillfully guides you through designs while going over different options so that you are completely satisfied with the result. My advice to you if you do not feel that your home is functioning like your have then you need to work with her. P.S. I don't have meltdowns in Home Depot anymore because I have taken her advice and do not go there unless I have her physically with me or on the phone with me. Actually I am quite happy to not have to go there at all :)

Nancy Bradley isn't one of those designers who makes you feel like you can't hire a designer because it will lead to big spending and a home that doesn't even feel like your own anymore, or that you can't live comfortably in. She doesn't just come up with a design plan and a big scary shopping list (that possibly have little to nothing to do with your taste, home, or personality). She figures out what you're like and doesn't apply her style over yours, even if you have unusual taste! She scours online and local sources, sometimes going out of her way for something unique and perfect. Plus she'll re-style or re-purpose something (including your own things if you're okay with that) in order to not only save you money but also make your project truly amazing and just right. Nancy is creative, resourceful, inventive, handy, and efficient. She works quickly and finds the best tradespeople for the jobs she can't do herself. Nancy Bradley is worth every penny.

Nancy has helped me find new colors and fabrics and just got me out of my rut while staying within my budget. It has been so great to see all the new things in my rooms and how well they work together.

Hello! I can not recommend Nancy highly enough for jobs big and small. I moved into a 2-story home about 2 years ago and had a lot of "stuff," but no idea how to make it all work in my new space. Over time, Nancy has helped me display my best and favorite art and other pieces, find the right new items to optimize the look and functionality of my living space, and create beautiful window treatments using a combination of custom fabrics and ready-made items. While I love playing with colors and fabrics and patterns, and know what I like when I see it, I really need help from a pro on how to best use the space in a room and make everything come together in a beautiful and totally livable space. Nancy has been an invaluable help in making my entire downstairs absolutely lovely! I get nonstop compliments on how gorgeous it is. She does not take over, she listens to your ideas, looks at what you have, and works with you in partnership to deliver amazing results. And she is super cost efficient, delivering real value - I'd say amazing value - for her work. I can't wait to tackle my upstairs next with Nancy!