
The Yellow Cape Cod
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Interior Designers & Decorators
About Us
Houzz Contributer. Sarah Macklem is a Home Stylist providing affordable design services for real people around the globe. Sarah also writes the popular Home Design Blog: http://www.TheYellowCapeCod.com.
Areas Served
Detroit
Awards
As seen in: Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, Romantic Homes Kitchens and Baths Magazine, Cottages and Bungalows Bedrooms and Baths Magazine, DStripped Magazine, HGTV.com, Houzz.com, Hobby Farm Home Magazine, Ladera Ranch Magazine and more...
Credentials
14 Houzz Awards
4 Houzz Badges
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37 Reviews for The Yellow Cape Cod
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Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars5.0|37 reviews
Work Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Value5.0

Sue Floyd
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Sarah has helped us on two projects now. It has been amazing working with her. The design plans for our basement refresh and for a bathroom update have just been perfect. Based on the questions that she asks.. the colors, designs and selections have not only reflected our style but exceeded our expectations. She really does put it all together. This has been a wonderful experience for us! Thank you Sarah!
May 6, 2021

Dawn Ward
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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I’m confidently giving The Yellow Cape Cod a 5 out of 5.
I purchased a plan last year after hemming and hawing about it for quite a while. I’m so glad I did. The design was for my living room. When I completed the initial form providing my ideas and likes/dislikes, I was all over the place - from modern to traditional and everywhere in between. Sara took all of my various thoughts and needs (ours is a very well-used living room) and consolidated them into the most beautiful design. I just love it. Mind you, I’m still buying the recommenced pieces (they are all reasonably priced), but I wanted to spread out the expenses. Because of this, I continue to have follow-up questions for Sara (e.g., what plants should I add?). Sara always responds with helpful information. I’m so grateful and impressed by her work. When I’m done with the living room, I plan to move on to the office! I can’t wait!!!
July 31, 2020

tracykelly
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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In December 2019, I purchased a staging design plan from The Yellow Cape Cod via their e-service option. I had seen design plans from The Yellow Cape Cod and loved the style. We were getting our home ready to sell and I really wanted to maximize showing potential for prospective buyers. Development of the new phase in the neighborhood we wanted to build was significantly delayed. Now we are almost ready to start building and decided to list our house for sale. We had a potential buyer before our house was officially listed and placed on MLS. In less than 24 hours we had a FULL PRICE offer. I am convinced the staging design plan from The Yellow Cape Cod contributed to the quick and successful sale of our home. Working with Sarah was extremely easy. She communicated with me via email to determine what I was looking for in a design plan. Turn around time was quick, too. I will definitely use the e-services again and I recommend The Yellow Cape Cod to EVERYONE!
July 3, 2020

krickens2
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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I had a fantastic experience working with Sarah to design our living room and foyer. She really worked to understand my style and preferences. Her designs were beyond my expectations and I could not be happier with the process and final design. I look forward to having my kitchen and dining room done next!
May 19, 2020

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Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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I hired Sarah to design my dining, living rooms and kitchen. Trust her design suggestions because everything magically flows and coordinates. My home looks like a designer show home. The small investment is worth it because I avoided costly mistakes. I love my home the first time ever thanks to Sarah. I will hire Sarah again when I am ready to finish the rest of the house.
May 16, 2020

Dawn Covington
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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I absolutely love working with Sarah. I had been baffled for years wondering what to do with an open upstairs family room and she nailed it! I love the ease and convenience of having a professional on line to help. Sarah communicated with me, delivered my plan in the time frame she promised, and charged exactly what she said she would. I'm already thinking what my next project will be that Sarah can help me with.
January 20, 2020

melissa2834
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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The Yellow Cape Cod was so easy to work with and gave me a lovely design plan that I adore! Sarah asked a lot of great questions prior to beginning the design plan and was willing to tweak the plan if needed after she finished. I enjoyed using The Yellow Cape Cod and would do so again!
October 17, 2019

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Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Sarah is amazing! She picked furniture that is functional and beautiful for our space. The colors and textures go with the style I was looking for. I could not have asked for a better design! Will be using The Yellow Cape Cod in the future!
September 2, 2019

Monica
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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I recently purchased a design plan from Sarah and could not be happier!! The design included absolutely everything I could have asked for and more - I was truly blown away. It has been so easy to pull the design together. I only wish I would have contacted her sooner. Thank you Sarah and The Yellow Cape Cod!!
April 27, 2019

Kristen Walsh
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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I cannot say enough about Sarah and the team at the Yellow Cape Cod. To say that they "get it" is an understatement. I am a repeat client, and always seem to get stuck when re-doing rooms in my home. Sarah and her team have that keen eye to get me over the finish line time and time again, with impeccable style. Sarah seems to just know what I want, when I cannot put my finger on it. I am so grateful to have found her many years ago, and to be a client of hers once again. As a testimony to the quality and classic timelessness of her work...she designed my dining room for me almost 9 years ago and I haven't tweaked it, nor wanted to, since. It is still perfection! I highly recommend Sarah and the Yellow Cape Cod team. You will not be disappointed!
April 24, 2019

M WM
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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I hired Sarah and her team for a whole house design plan. I am completely amazed by how easy the process was and how beautifully everything turned out. To be able to visualize a space without ever experiencing it, which Sarah is, is a gift. I am especially grateful to Sarah for helping us take on and complete a project which was both made necessary and more difficult by my significant health challenges. I enjoyed the process start to finish with Sarah and would not hesitate to recommend her.


April 6, 2019

Denise Meeks
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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I was thrilled with the design Sarah did for my kitchen. She gave me a design that was the style I wanted. She made is so easy to purchase the products in her design by giving the online links. I will definitely use her again!
March 27, 2019
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