D M Designs

Donna is a skilled space designer. She redesigned a kitchen by pulling in wasted space from adjacent rooms to create a family-friendly entertainment hub from a very cut up space. As a member of the design-build team, I saw Donna in action. Far from being a designer who tells you what you want, she sought input from the general contractor, family members, and me in the design process. The best part: the client is thrilled with the results—which makes me happy because they’re also personal friends. I’ve worked with Donna on several projects; I’d work with her again in a heartbeat!

I have been working with Donna for over 10 years and like the way she is detailed oriented. She is always looking out for the best interest of the customer. Works well with them. Has great ideas, positive attitude, and listens to what the client wants. If I needed a designer for my project, I wouldn't hesitate using her.

It is with great pleasure that I write this recommendation regarding my wonderful interior design experiences with Donna Mushinskie. The first occasion in which I came to utilize Donna’s expertise was in giving my home an elegant makeover. The home, a 6,000 foot Mediterranean, had been selected to be on a local hospital’s home tour. We were under a tight timeframe, and Donna executed perfectly. This included: •Coordinating fabrics for multiple rooms (living room, dining room, four bedrooms, library, and great room) •Reupholstery of several antique chairs and love seats, plus other furniture •Design of window coverings, draperies and window treatments, which included synchronization of fabrics, the building of the treatments, and installation •Wall murals in both of my children’s bedrooms…too cute for words •Formulating the designs for all bedding – bedspread, pillows, dust ruffles, etc. •Engineering the design of and coordination of custom-built cabinetry for a cherry wood library – which included a desk, drawers, book shelves, and an entertainment center •Hand illustrating an idea for a handmade-plush rug for the great room, then having the rug crafted •“Antiquing” the library walls •Placing accent pieces throughout our home •Purchase of and the coordination of delivery of various pieces of furniture Donna has an eye for detail, color, fabric interactions, and design. She is precise in what she does and is also cognizant of any budget constraints. When our home was reviewed, prior to the tour, I was informed it was the most beautiful the hospital had ever had on tour. I received rave reviews regarding everything and comments given were that the home was decorated with warmth and it could be “lived in” and wasn’t just for viewing. The compliments continued as family and friends visited for the holidays. Our second endeavor was in completely decorating a brand new home. It was truly a blessing knowing that I could again rely on Donna’s talents. In addition to most of the same items above, Donna also oversaw the selection of all flooring, design of two entertainment centers, and coordination of it all. Love all she did too! As a side note, even though I had complete reign over decorating both homes my husband was ecstatic with the results for both locations.

Donna is bright, and unusually creative. She listens to or needs and ideas and fused her artistic eye with our needs. When we even said 'Maybe' she went back and created a new vision until we were happy. She completely reimagined our kitchen-dining room space increasing the storage and counter space. She help to refine our rough ideas into a beautifully finished space. We continue to call on her for other design issues.

I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Donna from DM Designs on one of my projects. As a contractor and builder, keeping a schedule that runs on time as well as on budget is of paramount importance. Donna did a fantastic job not only by selecting quality materials and implementing a beautifully cohesive design, her attention to detail and scheduling were impeccable. Donna is an incredibly talented designer and I look forward to the opportunity to working with DM Designs in the near future. Regards, Don Young

I have worked with D M Designs in the past on a hugh kitchen remodel. Without a doubt my favorite room in the house! Donna gets to know you and really makes sure everything works for you not her. Not many designers I know do that. The quality of her work, ideas and the time and effort she puts into her projects is definitely first class! She stays within your budget, double and if needed triple back to you before she places an order or anything to make sure you will be satisfied!! We are in the process of finishing a remodel on a new home in Newport Beach, our last place we will ever live! She calls it a new house because of all the work we did! Indeed it it the most beautiful house we have owned!! She was a part of it from day 1. Donna is also very prompt, courteous and a joy to work with! She gets along with contractors, sub-contractors and everyone else involved. I highly recommend her!!

Donna was a very vital key to the success of our complete remodel of our five bedroom home in 2012, which included pushing out interior walls to make a larger kitchen and completely redesigning a bathroom/bedroom closet space upstairs. First, Donna listened carefully and unhurriedly to fully grasp our vision and hopes. She drew up differing options for the new layouts until we got it perfect. Even more, she then helped us with the hundreds of decisions we faced- faucets, tile, paint, furniture colors, etc. She never pushed a vision of her own and always sought to bring to reality the aesthetic we desired, including some very helpful "uhh...no. That won't work" comments that prevented us from making regrettable choices. Donna is personally a delight. Our success was her success. I really felt like ours was the home she cared the most about! It was like working with a best friend who really knows her stuff. I cannot recommend her more highly.