Home Office Design Services in Burlington, NC

“E-consulting with Claire Bell has been a wonderful experience! I was browsing photos on houzz.com and came across some light fixtures that I thought were stunning. I asked the designer a question, and she promptly gave me an answer and offered her services to locate the sconces I wanted. I had never heard of e-consulting with a designer before, and I was a little lost when it came to the overall design of our new house, so I was relieved that Claire led me in the right direction. After showing Claire pictures of what I liked, she was able to narrow down my style preferences and keep me from straying off course. It was a huge relief to have some guidance. Here are the benefits I found from using Claire’s online consultation services: •Accessibility: I live in rural Nebraska—far from any contemporary/modern interior designers. Being connected electronically helped me find some up-to-date guidance where none was available. •No appointments necessary: not everyone can find time in “normal” business hours to meet with a designer. Our communication via email fit perfectly into my schedule, or lack thereof, since I work from home and also shuffle around two preschool-age kids from daycare, music, and school. •Honest opinion: Claire is not afraid to tell me if my ideas are straying from the main style objective, and she offers alternatives as well. She respects my tastes but lets me know if they are not necessarily tasteful. •Expert opinion: since I live far from an urban center, I have to shop online, but I’m often unable to tell a cheap knockoff from the real thing, and the amount of choices can be overwhelming. Since Claire has seen, in person, many of the pieces I was interested in, she was able to vouch for their looks, explain in better detail, and steer me away from lower-quality items. She was able to provide her own snapshots of fixtures in actual stores so that I could see them in a setting and in “real life.” •Flexibility: Claire is able to work within my budget, which was fairly tight, so she helped me maximize on looks, saving the more expensive pieces for places with the greatest impact. She let me decide which aspects of the home I needed help with the most, and that’s where she focused her attention. •Fairness: if I found a piece online for a lower price, Claire would honor it if she could or let me shop elsewhere if I found an amazing deal. •Positive attitude: cheerful, accommodating, and friendly, Claire was very fun to work with. While e-consulting doesn't allow an actual face-to-face exchange of ideas, although Claire does offer to Skype, it was the perfect service for me because of my location, busy schedule, and smaller budget. I was able to get the benefits of a high-end designer at a fraction of the cost and on my own time. I highly recommend Chic Abode Interiors, and I’m excited to continue collaborating with Claire Bell. If anyone has questions about my experience, I’d be happy to answer them. You can reach me at Melissa.Lind@abbnebraska.com.”

“Maggie is incredible to work with! She puts you instantly at ease with her warmth and truly takes so much stress out of renovating or building. She is incredibly talented at sourcing and bringing your dream to life. She is so creative and very professional. Would absolutely recommend!!!”

“Patti Allen and Stephanie James are the best in the business. Not only do they both have impeccable taste and style, but they are honest and willing to work extremely hard and long hours to create exactly what you want in your home from floor to ceiling. I've worked with many designers before and I've never had a better experience than I did with Allen & James Interior Design. My home is in San Francisco, California and I was working with a limited budget and short timeline. Patti and Stephanie were able to meet all of my needs without a single hitch. They operate out of the largest retail furniture store in the United States so you know they are getting the best prices and furnishing options. I recommend their services 100% and will use them anytime I need ANYTHING for my home.”

“I have known and worked with Allison for around 4 years now. I have been the chief photographer for the company Spoonflower where she served as president of the company. I own my own production company and during the time working with her I witnessed a true art director who does not settle for the mediocre. Her attention to detail and ability to see all the small parts of a scene was not only refreshing but impressive. I know people leave reviews all the time and they are mostly boasting a persons capabilities beyond the truth. I promise you this is not that type of review. I can not put into words how brilliant this woman is. It blows me away and I know it will you too. Griffin Hart Davis”

“I didn't know where to turn to get ideas for my outdoor veranda, until a coworker recommended Deborah. Deborah asked questions about how many people I needed to seat, etc. then suggested we use my existing antique wicker and give it a facelift. I was hesitant, but she took the time to help me visualize rich brown furniture with an irresistible teal fabric. Through her connections, she was able to get the labor done reasonably, and they did an amazing job. Deborah has both extensive knowledge, and great sources for services and merchandise. My outdoor seating area has a distinctive look that we love, it looks better than I ever dreamed possible. And to think I was going to waste money on new furniture! ”

“Christy has an excellent eye for color and texture and creates a room that flows beautifully by working complementary pieces together. She has the ability to work lower priced products in with some higher end products to give the room an upscale feel from top to bottom without breaking the bank. She can work with various styles and tastes to create a model home feel. Every room I have seen of hers is nothing short of gorgeous! I have worked with her on small projects in the past from color selections, to simple accent pieces, and larger scale remodeling projects as well. Without question, I would recommend her for your interior design project needs!”

“Adelene Keeler Smith is a truly gifted interior designer. What really impressed me was her ability to add layers of design and concept into a room that I may have seen as rather bland. She worked from the fundamentals of design and proceeded to make the room come alive with texture, form, color subtleties. She worked like a musician- accenting, highlighting, carrying a theme throughout the room, layering concept upon concept- all while keeping fresh and highly creative. I have followed Adelene's work for many years, but working with her first hand really showed me the depth and breadth of her giftedness. She is a consummate professional and very gracious. I recommend her without hesitation.”

“Sylvia Ellingwood and Kathy Yusiewicz brought a wealth of design knowledge and the gift of creativity when helping me redo my family room last summer. In their work with me, they helped stretch the budget without compromising quality. One example was helping me to repaint, antique and reupholster some very tired looking bergere chairs. The results were amazing and we were able to stick to our budget. Sylvia and Kathy's warmth, fun and approachability make working with them an absolute pleasure. Alison Bratten”

“Helpful for fabric selections and information. On time with projects...and if not..quick emails to update the situation. Work quality is excellent. Highly recommend.”

“I would give Barb Lipe of Watermark Interiors 10 stars if that was an option!! Not only can I attest to Barb's amazing creativity, ease to work with, and all around professionalism, a host of many women who come through our offices would agree that she is a highly skilled and gifted designer -- even if they don't know her name. As the Executive Director of a non-profit counseling ministry for women, my vision was to create a space for our clients that was sacred -- beautifully decorated, warm, safe, and inviting. I called on Barb to help me and she was wonderful. We have been in this location for 5 years and still I get asked who did the decorating. I've also worked with Barb personally at my home. Because I'm the director of a non-profit (meaning limited budget), she was willing to work with me in a way that I could afford a professional decorator. I would tell her exactly how much time I could afford and she did everything possible to maximize that time and give me the most and best of her for my money. Not only is she creative and very good at what she does, she is also just plain FUN. A wise, beautiful, genuine woman -- no pretenses whatsoever. You could never go wrong hiring Barb Lipe of Watermark Interiors for your design needs!!”