Graceful Spaces, LLC

We are currently on our third project with Marla - on our first project (which has been our biggest one) she helped us design and decorate a cabin we built. We couldn't have been more happy with the way everything turned out. Marla figured out our taste in decorating very quickly and found ways to provide special touches to our cabin that I know we would not have been able to think of ourselves. She also knew just when to hold our hand and take charge when we were not sure what decision to make (and believe me, when you are making so many decisions, at some point you just don't think you can make another one). The current project we are working on with Graceful Spaces is finishing the basement in our cabin. We have just begun he process but Marla has already provided so many great ideas and sources for making our space unique and special to us.

Marla worked on our master suite,bath, powder room redesign/remodel. It was a project with many needs and limited space. We needed a design that used every inch well ! Marla listened, heard our needs and came up with a thoughtful design that incorporated so much in our limited space. Not cookie cutter. It was comfortable tweeking the plan and knew we could be forth coming in the process. She helped us to define the project in ways we hadn't thought of. She also was quick to figure out our style. We'd recommend her services to anyone for small or large projects.

Marla helped us renovate our bedroom/bathroom into an elegant retreat. I was impressed with her ability to make the space beautiful yet useful. She is a wonderfully patient person who truly listens and pays attention to detail. I would highly recommend her.

Spring of 2014 my husband and I started planning our lake home. We had never built a home before and were tackling a cottage style custom home. After 8 weeks of pulling my hair out with terms I didn’t understand, countless hours researching on the internet, my lack of confidence in my ability to convey “charming” and “quaint” regarding the finished home would look, I was at the end of my rope. Marla Waseka, Graceful Spaces, was recommended to us by a friend and when we met her we connected immediately. It started with a simple, “so you are looking for a story and a half” cottage—and we were off and running. Marla is very knowledgeable, creative and resourceful. It was clear that the bulk of the decision making would be on my shoulders. With that said, my whole attitude about planning and building has changed and it now building the lake home that we are proud of is becoming a reality. 1. She took my random thoughts, ideas and pictures I had of likes/dislikes and helped us create the vision of what “our” cottage home would be. 2.She is our advocate and has provided so many creative options for design “issues” as we have gone along with the project. Her gentle guidance on design options and design alternatives has been so beneficial to our success. 3.When my eyes have glazed over and start to roll to the back of my head, Marla took over with the decisions—and this happened frequently! She understands what we want and can step in to make sure we get it. 4.Marla guided us on areas to save and where to splurge. In addition, she hunted down materials for our cost saving. She found us a reclaimed door that is half the cost of our budget and so unique and perfect for our space. And by the way, she’s always kept our budget at the forefront of our discussions. 5.In addition to all these other accolades, Marla has worked exceptionally well with our builder and subcontractors. Our lake home is not completed but we are so excited with each new stage of development. We highly recommend Marla Waseka of Graceful Spaces and will be using her again in the future!