Maureen Rivard Design

Maureen has an eye like no other. Not complicated. Open airy and has a great sensibility when working within your budget. Our homes have gone from drab to fab because of Maureen. Maureen has redone our large home in Ridgefield CT and our new Condo in Katonah NY. Maureen has used textures/textiles I would have never thought of. Her color scheme is fabulous! She also adds little touches that I would have never thought of, becasue I didn't know they existed. She does her homework! She is always on time, super friendly, and best of all non-judgmental! She was able to re-purpose an area in our home we never used and now it's our favorite little nook! Call her today you won't be sorry. She'll make your home a little piece of heaven on Earth. You'll want to be home!

Maureen came highly recommended and for good reason...She is talented and a pleasure to work with. While she has ideas of her own Maureen also took care to get a sense of my taste and was thorough in presenting a variety of options without overwhelming me. I am very happy with the finished product. The room is not only very functional but is also a pleasure to be in.

Maureen was referred to me by several realtor friends who described her style as unique and masterful at transitioning a traditional home to something "fresher" and more current. As we own many antiques, Maureen is helping us bring a more comtemporary sensibility to our home while repurposing our sentimental favorites. She is quick to evaluate the start and eventual end point of our design wish-list, at the same time allowing the process to unfold organically. Maureen recommends with confidence which imparts a sense of ease in the decision making process, and brings creative thinking and value to the table. Her professionalism and design aesthetic, best described as refreshing and innovative, makes for a wonderful collaboration.

I have used Maureen for the past few years to stage my home, design, decorate and de-clutter. With Maureen's guidance I was able to sell my home (in a bidding war) and buy a new home decorated to perfection! She is professional, knowledgable, affordable and easy to work with. I highly recommend her to anyone wanting to move or to beautify their home!!!!!! Denise Simon, homeowner.

as a furnishings professional for decades now, i've seen the gamut of decorators- from novice to seasoned expert, from colossal failure to consistently impressively well accomplished with lots of returning clients. from my viewpoint, what initially separates these categories is detail of planning and vision. as a decorator approaches me with a prospective job, will they first ask me a lot of questions about what is possible,wringing their hands and filling in gaps from what i know - or will the lay out a carefully envisioned plan and only need minimal input as to the nuts-and-bolts engineering aspects that are my part of this group effort? also, will my expertise be valued, or will insecurity of that vision spell a strained relationship and ultimately hinder the value of the finished product? with MAUREEN RIVARD i've never had to worry about her vision, her belief in it, her planning or her understanding of her place as expert intermediary for many experts working in concert at the pleasure of her client. we all have our place in the process. she brings new ideas even to established repertoire. she truly cares about her client's pleasure and allows other professionals to add what is their place to add, all to further her vision as well as end result. this is my view of a pro and how they should handle what i've otherwise witnessed to be conflicted and messy. she knows better. i've worked dozens of jobs for her over several years and have never seen blow-ups or rejected work. also, years ago, i gradually came to understand that she possesses a consistent and personal style that is lacking in so many pros. she's simply doing it right, but her returning clients already know this. monte wright- heirloom upholstery, danbury

We have had the great opportunity to work with Maureen Rivard for almost 2 years in our newly renovated home in Ridgefield, CT. Maureen is a visionary with great design ideas who always keeps her client's personal preferences in mind when providing her recommendations. Maureen's innovative style has taught us how to repurpose old furniture in a way that makes it seem new and alive. Maureen's warm and caring disposition makes her easily approachable while also being the consummate professional. She has proven to be a tremendous asset in all aspects of our home design process.

We were introduced to Maureen by the September / October 2010 issue of the Ridgefield Magazine and have been working with her for about fourteen months now with our home design projects continuing to grow, from room to room. This length of time is only an endorsement or testimony of the highest order to Maureen's dependability, reliability, accessibility, being a good listener and communicator. Maureen exercises a fine eye toward details in items like mouldings and trim to colors on walls and window treatments. We actually have fun designing and shopping together with an eye towards optimization, efficiency and expense savings. Maureen walks the walk and we have referred her to our friends and family, the highest complement. Kevin and Dina

I have always felt intimidated by interior designers. Maureen Rivard is very, very talented, but more importantly, she asked all the right questions and figured out the best use of each room and the best use of our money to achieve a sophisticated and serene environment without making me feel uncomfortable during the process. Her eye is keen, and she helped me figure out the right places to spend money and the right places to save money. In the past, I have made some serious mistakes because I thought my house (a rather simple Cape in Fairfield County) did not merit "a designer's help." Maureen is willing to work with what you have and still make very strategic spending decisions to help you achieve the look you want through smart and gorgeous purchases. She is a delight to work with, and I recommend her highly for small projects as well as larger project management. I have seen some of her larger renovations, and they are amazing. I feel lucky to have found such a great (yet grounded) Designer.