Tranquil Designs LLC

This was my first time working with an interior designer. I am a control freak and Deri never let on that I was probably getting on her nerves. She is a professional and has a great ability to take what you have and combine it with new and exciting pieces that turns your house into a dream home. She worked within my very strict budget. My family and friends loved my new home because the decor. I highly recommend Deri Washington. She is talented, a professional, and very creative with an eye for beauty. You will not be sorry when you choose Tranquil Designs.

My wife and I searched for a home for over three years. Once we found a house that we both loved, then we were met with the challenge of remodeling. Of all the homes we visited, not one of the newer models met our expectations. So, we settled on an older home because of the space it afforded and it’s character. However, there was quite a bit of work needing to be done to make the house our own. Hence the task of finding an interior decorator that would take our project and make it her own while still meeting our expectations. After three weeks of searching and interviewing, we found Deri Washington. We live in Wilmington, NC and settled on a designer in Raleigh, NC!! Our interview with Deri proved quite productive and intriguing. Deri presented us with a design and plans for our home that blew us out of this world. Deri began our project and gave us strict instructions to not visit the home until the work was completed. So, with much restraint, we obliged. After a month of painting, furnishing, and coordinating, it was time to see what the outcome was. When we entered the home, we were truly amazed at the level of detail that went into remodeling our home. Deri turned our home into a retreat and a space that we could not only be proud of but one that we could enjoy with our family and friends. Deri exceeded our expectations and blessed us with her gift of transformation. It is unbelievable to see what she was able to do with our home. It truly looks like a totally different space. Deri is a gifted interior designer that can be trusted to provide exceptional customer service and listen to all of your requests. Once she has all the information she needs, look out!! You will be thoroughly satisfied and happy that you chosen her.

Brilliant. Deri is the best designer I have ever worked with and I have worked with several. She has an natural ability to really quickly understand your style and create an amazing look that reflects your style rather than hers. So creative in how she is able to pull a room together. And equally as important sticks to a budget. Below were some pics of the first two rooms. We have moved on to others now. I cannot tell you how many complements I get and I always say "I would love to take credit but I cannot. I have a brilliant designer." She has helped to make my house into a home. Thanks Deri!

Our family has been truly blessed to meet Deri, and her team. I felt an immediate connection to her when she came to our home to do a consult. I have always felt hesitant to hire an interior designer due to costs, and the fear of it not turning out as good as I hoped. After the first 30 minutes of meeting Deri, and having her in our home, she somehow captured our style perfectly, and designed multiple spaces for us. She turned our house into a home. She exceeded our expectations, and she stayed within the budget we agreed on from the beginning. It is so inspiring to meet people who truly love what they do. Deri's passion shows through the work she does, and the connection she makes with her clients. We will definitely have her back to help us with other rooms of our home!

We were moving into a new, custom-built home and wanted to start with a clean slate for our lower level and master bedroom. Deri brought our vision to life! She understood our taste and our goals. After a consultation and inspiration pics I shared, she came up with a cohesive, stylish and functional plan for our rooms. I was involved with every piece ordered. If I didn't love it, then she worked to find me something until I did. She was the perfect balance of listening to my suggestions, likes and dislikes as well as recommending things she thought would work and explaining why. And talk about stellar service -- Deri and her team were at our house to accept all furniture deliveries and assemble them when necessary. When several pieces had flaws because of shipping, Deri called her contacts and soon, the piece was shipped back and a new one came in so that we would be 100% satisfied. And we are! We love the way our new home looks. We would definitely use Deri again!

There's a good reason for this 5-star rating. Having Tranquil Designs by Deri Washington decorate our home is the best decision my wife and I could have made. We were immediately drawn to her style in what we saw of her work online, and our visits with her confirmed that she designs interiors from her heart and soul. Deri not only looked at our new house, she sat with us and got to know us … our likes, our dislikes, our hobbies, our interests, our past, and our hopes for the future. She combined what she learned of us with her deep and broad experience and her access to resources we didn’t even know existed. The end result: elegance tempered by simplicity, comfort and functionality; beauty tempered by personality, style and character; the kind of interior design that captures the imagination, fills it with wonder, then frees it to soar to greater heights. See for yourself. She posted some of our finished product on her home page—our master bedroom as well our dining room and study. Then, enjoy a visit with Deri. We could not be more pleased to offer the highest possible rating along with our strongest recommendation.

Deri is awesome at what she does and has a great eye!! She managed several projects in my home including painting of several rooms, master bedroom redesign, kitchen counter and backsplash selection, family room update, dining room update and updates in kids' bedrooms including closet re-organization. Deri works with amazing, professional contractors and stays within budget. At the completion of my project, I still had funds remaining. She will work with either a clean slate or design around pieces you have which is greatly appreciated. It was truly a pleasure working with you and I look forward to working with you again in the future!

I highly recommend Tranquil Designs and Deri Washington! I found Deri’s website online while looking to hire someone for a color consultation in order to help select paint colors for the entire interior of my home. I was waiting on a new roof to be installed and I had new windows on order and that would need to be installed. Deri, was so very patient with me throughout the entire process. She had great suggestions during the color consultation. She really listened to everything I was trying to accomplish and the final result is awesome. The painters she recommended provided a fair price and were very nice to work with throughout the whole process. Deri was involved in the whole process and definitely went above and beyond and provided exceptional service. I will definitely utilize her services in the future.

I selected Tranquil Designs based on the fact that all reviews confirmed that Deri and her team were very understanding and respectful of each person's own style - i.e., I wanted to make sure the house would look like it still belonged to me after the work was done. And it was so true ! Deri and her team were quick to understand my style and preferences, and worked with them. Deri is creative and resourceful, was able to reuse some of my pieces of furniture and decorations, and works tirelessly to present options until the client is happy and comfortable with the choices. The results were elegant family, dining, and sunrooms, which flow with the rest of the home, have nice pops of color, and still look like they belong to my home.

When working with Deri I know everything would get done and done beautifully. She knows where to go and how to work with. She listens and makes the space better than you ever thought it could be!

Deri and her team at Tranquil Designs did an excellent job with staging our home before going on the market. They transformed our 20 year-old home into an updated model home. Our house sold in less than 24 hours. She and her team also helped with making our new home a beautiful showcase. She included practical elements based on our style and personality with her elegant touch and attention to detail. Deri is "hands-on" with her projects. She was also well known and respected by the various vendors and contractors we worked with on both projects. We highly recommend Deri and Tranquil Design Team.

Deri and her team designed our new home and did a wonderful job! The house was empty as we were just moving to N.C. so she had a clean slate and only ideas of what we might want and she hit the nail right on the head! We’re so happy with how everything turned out. I would and have recommended Tranquil Designs!