Universal Design in Acworth.

“Mary Jo was a Godsend to us. When we first contacted her for our full basement renovation including the addition of a bedroom and bathroom, we were under an extremely short timeline. Although I knew making decisions in a short timeframe was far less than an ideal situation, she swooped in and came to our rescue! Her calm and professional approach and valuable input allowed us to efficiently make important and time-sensitive decisions about our remodel including paint color, tile and bathroom hardware selections. She delivered her expert opinions to us in a direct yet flexible manner and worked with our contractor in an extremely respectful and collaborative fashion. Despite the time crunch, she took the time to learn about our preferences and personal style and then made targeted recommendations to us. She was quick-to-respond to all our follow-up questions even after the 2 hour consult and was very generous with her time to help us finalize our selections. Our project was much-improved as a result of her expertise and targeted input and now that the construction work is done, I can see that our favorite aspects of the end product resulted from her direct influence. We recently started phase two of this project including seeking her guidance on furniture selections and placement and recommendations on things like carpets and window treatments. Now that we are able to work with Mary Jo at a more relaxed pace, we are really benefitting from her deep knowledge and expert input. Her “rules of thumb” are helping to determine the optimal furniture placement. When it comes to picking out rugs, window treatments and things like that, since she already learned our personal style, she is able to make targeted recommendations that really make the selection process easy for us. Instead of sifting through hundreds of possibilities, she is able to narrow it down to just a few solid choices for us. We are very grateful to have found Mary Jo. Her knowledge, expertise, direct communication and easy-going style have benefitted our project tremendously. She is our now our interior design guru and I highly recommend her!”

“Marie helped me decorate my new home in 2010. She is not only knowledgeable and experienced designer with an outstanding eye for detail she is an amazing person with an intuitive sense for her clients needs while staying within budget. Marie will not only listen to your design goals but also blend together the new with your existing furnishings. No doubt Marie is a Gem to work with.”

“Where do i start?! Antonio is one of a kind when it comes to being an interior designer & leading any remodeling project that your heart desires. We used Antonio for multiple projects on our house (complete facelift of 4000SF home & main bath teardown/remodel). Before committing to him, we initially had a couple of meetings that helped set the stage in terms of what we wanted (and/or thought we wanted). Antonio was quick to understand the look/feel that we were going for & started to do some of the legwork in terms of colors, finishes, tiles, backsplash, etc...to help us visualize what the home could look like when finished (included plenty of his own renderings & created vision boards). He was always communicating with us and really went above & beyond in terms of making our decision-making easier. He was integral in helping us achieve our final look & truly understood our taste (but still provided feedback if a selection was an eyesore and/or did not integrate well with the final product). He was always open to input/feedback & made appropriate adjustments through the duration of both projects. We had to pivot a few times due to unforeseen issues but he was always on top of mitigating risks & ensuring we'd be happy with the final product. At no time did he pressure us to make hasty decisions even if it meant delaying closing out a phase of the project. His tireless research & materials savviness enabled us to make the best decisions in terms of materials & ultimately cost which can quickly add up on any large-scale project. His attention to detail is also what really stuck out for us as he ensured all contractors were able to meet our expectations. Overall, we were super happy with Antonio's work, dedication, vision, & judgment in ensuring that we'd walk away happy with the final product. I cannot thank him enough & look forward to seeing his work get the recognition & gratitude that it deserves!”

“Studio Design Elements is a business that truly works with the customer on projects. Heather Dampier listened to what I wanted and helped lead me by asking questions when I was unsure. She stayed within the budget given and directed me to other possible ideas. She is very creative and has many ideas that other designers have not come up with. I have used Heather Dampier several times at my prior house and have used her already on my new house.”

“Sandie helped me design my two bathrooms in my gut renovation. I had a few ideas of tiles I liked, but I didn't know the best way to put them together. Sandie had great ideas and suggestions, making the seemingly overwhelming world of tile much more manageable. We ended up designing two bathrooms I really love! She was always very responsive and prompt, and I the mock ups she provided were very helpful when working with our contractor.”

“Kalaa provided excellent service! She displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility and ambition. She is dedicated to her craft and brought an abundance of creativity and new ideas to my home. I will definitely work with her in the future!”

“Savannah helped my husband and I tackle a room with a challenging shape. She has a great eye and she made sure that everything was placed to maximize our space. We would work with her again!”

“I AM IN "AWE " of MaRae's design abilities! Her ability to apply a solid visual design to my ideas was much more than I expected. After she balanced my vision, it resembled my own private oasis. Words cannot express the gratitude and appreciation that I have for this true professional. MaRae is truly gifted and has an eye for design like no other! I look forward to hiring her and her team for all future projects.”

“We booked Live & Gather for their “Designer by your side” services and had a wonderful experience! Starr was incredibly professional, creative, and patient, even with my constant indecision! She provided excellent recommendations on everything from paint colors to light fixtures and helped me narrow down my design styles to best fit our space. She gave me the space to change my mind while providing her expert opinion and I never felt pressured to go with all of her design recommendations. The light fixture in our living room and the modifications to the fireplace are everyone’s favorite upgrades and help to set our house apart from the other houses in the neighborhood in the best way! Overall a great experience and we look forward to utilizing their services as we continue working on our house.”

“Monet has a really good eye for design. She has great communication skills and a genuine interest in making your project look good. She was able to define our design style quickly and make sure we stayed true to it throughout the process. We enjoyed our project with her and are using her for more rooms in our home.”