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“Sheila is the best! She came up with an absolutely brilliant design for our kitchen. She listened deeply to what we were really saying and came up with something we had not even considered that met all of our needs. Her design made it so our kitchen connected to our garden which actually changed our lives - we not only have a beautiful light-filled kitchen, but we have a deck and a garden that we enjoy daily. We've had our kitchen for three years now and we still talk about how much we love it at least once a week. (That's weird, but true.)”

“I hired Maj Interiors for major kitchen help. I had a tone of ideas and a huge wish list but didn’t know how to put it all together. Working with Alona was a fantastic experience; she took care of everything on my wish list and organized the whole project! She was always on top of things and made me feel comfortable throughout the renovation process. I got a fabulous kitchen that was completed on time and on budget that I absolutely love! I would recommend Maj Interiors in a heartbeat!”

“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.”

“Design Works transformed our restaurant from a pre exiting sausage shop to a gourmet salads and wraps restauant. Donna and Kimmie created a fresh healthy environment for our customers and employees to enjoy! It was a pleasure working with Design Works and look forward to working with them again on our next Diced Gourmet Salads and Wraps.”

“We recently called on Nancie again after she completed a very impressive and successful redesign of our home several years ago. Nancie has provided the finishing touches on our home with furniture selection and placement, lighting options, and color options. She never fails to provide unique and practical choices that mesh with our lifestyle and budgetary concerns. Nancie listens and respects our input while educating and providing ideas that we would never have considered. We highly recommend Nancie Wood Interiors!”

“Working with Kimberly has truly been a pleasure. Her attention to details and innovative ideas are refreshing and inspiring. I look forward to a continued working relationship.”

“Jaimie helped me design and decorate my home. She transformed my house into a home. I would highly recommend her for anything from a small project such as redecorating a room or a total renovation.”

“Amy’s first visit to our house was to help us pick out paint colors for our walls. Her enthusiasm and expert color sense turned a previously overwhelming task into fun! Since that time she has helped us with all of our decorating challenges from furniture placement to completely remodeling our kitchen and both bathrooms. She gets excited over re-purposing but is great at finding bargains when it’s time to buy new. She is dedicated to ensuring that your home is a reflection of your taste and personality and not hers. One of the reasons that my husband likes her is because she really listens to his ideas and remembers what he likes and doesn’t like. She charges by the hour and there are no additional hidden fees. Amy is talented, professional, and fun!”

“Rima helped us with our basement renovation. She did an excellent job with the designing and the color selections. She is very creative with tight spaces and knows how to use every foot of the available space. She was there for me during times of stress. I would recommend her to anyone who needs a good interior designer.”

“I have worked with the Minta Bell Design group for several years now. Initially I tried a few other designers in my area, but was never satisfied with the design, depth of knowledge, customer service and overall end work product. Minta Bell Design iGroup has an excellent staff of designers, who are creative and helpful, and instead of "telling:"you what you want, they lead you in a direction which enables the client to make their own decisions and choices. I have enjoyed working with them and will continue to do so going forward. I highly recommend them as a design company.”