Interior Design By Talena

Ironically, this review is about a service that I did not believe I needed, a waste of money if you will, and realized I could not do without (& I strongly believe hiring Talena saved us money in the long run). My husband and I moved into a house we loved but needed updating. We started by hiring workers for this and that but was not achieving a cohesive feel or the "look" we were going for. A friend told us we needed a decorator which seemed like an unnecessary expense. Finally, I called to see what a decorator could offer our master bedroom/bathroom renovation. Once we met with Talena, we decided to hire her but I was still skeptical. Could she really talk to us for an hour or so and capture our essence and create an unique space that was perfect for us? The answer is a resounding YES! She listened closely to our dreams and tastes and created an amazing design. It was exceptional because she didn't force us to accept her vision - she worked closely with us to capture OUR vision. She gave us ideas and design elements we would have never thought of and fabrics and options that we would have never known about without her. Her design was impeccable and her professional touch created a space for us we could not have envisioned on our own. We asked her to create a space that would be our retreat and she exceeded our wildest expectations - it's a space we enter and never want to leave. Once we settled on the design, we asked her to lead the construction and could not be happier. Any major renovation is going to have unexpected challenges, delays and costs but Talena and her team were exceptional in taking ownership of finding the issues and finding solutions while minimizing our stress. We recognized that she was our advocate through every situation - her connections, knowledge of the industry and commitment to us as her client was exceptional. And the work her people do is truly that of a craftsman. Nothing was done halfway. She also has people working for her that are extremely talented and skilled at taking care of their customers. Our liason was Weatherly, and simply put, she was amazing. She communicated often so we always felt like we knew what was happening. She kept us abreast of struggles but never came to us with a problem that she didn't already have a solution to offer. She was so attentive she felt like a personal assistant. An example of how thorough she was is at one point a worker accidentally got Gorilla Glue on our mirror and we were worried it was ruined. Weatherly called Gorilla Glue corporate offices to find out how to fix the situation and then sent workers to do it. Another time the manufacturer of our tub sent a broken one but we had bought it on discount so they were going to charge us hundreds to send back and get a new one (and charge difference between sale and new tub). Talena personally called the company and I don't know what she said but we had a new one shipped and didn't spend a penny more. We have example after example of ways they went above and beyond for us. With Talena, you get a talent beyond your expectations, a partner that understands what you want and a pro that is worth every penny. It wasn't an investment in her - it was an investment in us and we are satisfied beyond belief.

I loved working with Talena. I did an entire home remodel. She made picking flooring, tiles, countertops, cabinets, etc so easy. She was able to tie in our traditional artwork and furniture into the space, and still keep the transitional design. She also added functionality to the design, in spaces that seemed useless before. The contractor and crew were the best I’ve ever had for a home project. I definitely will, (and already did), call her again!

Talena helped me remodel my entire home in 2018. She recommended interior finishes for kitchen, living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, etc. and exterior finishes, paint, shingles, etc. She did a wonderful job and I love my "NEW" home. She was very easy to work with and just a call, text or email away whenever I needed help or information. With her help, I had the contractors remove walls, doors, windows, etc. to rearrange the flow through my home. The most dramatic affect was removing the wall from between my living room and kitchen. She also helped with the project management and contractors which again were done very well. The cost shown below is only for Talena's services not the labor and materials to do the remodel.

It was a pleasure working with Talena. Even though our kitchen renovation was a small project for her, she gave us her full attention making sure everything was done to our satisfaction.

Talena did an excellent job helping us design and decorate three rooms in our new home. We highly recommend her and would certainly use her again. When we first began working with her, Talena made a considerable effort to get to know our design preferences, both by surveying out existing home and by requesting that we send her images from the internet of examples of furniture or room designs that we liked. This helped ensure that her future recommendations were compatible with our tastes. For each piece of furniture we needed, Talena provided us with several good choices, and further refined her suggestions based on our feedback. We very much appreciated having a suite of quality options from which to choose. She came up with novel ideas that we liked but would never have conceived of on our own. We incorporated many of these concepts into our final room configurations. She made the final product superior to anything we could have generated without her input. She also provided guidance for hanging pictures, locating furniture, and sizing rugs. Talena was proactive about reaching out to third party vendors whenever there was an issue that needed to be addressed.

Talena did a great job on our new home design. She spent a lot of time discussing our vision and gave us much needed input. She came up with beautiful design plans with many options. Talena is professional, quick to respond to tight deadlines, and very resourceful. She is also very warm and approachable. My house looks beautiful and Talena made the whole experience enjoyable! I highly recommend her.

I hired Talena to redecorate my dining room, living room and family room. She listened to my needs and wants and came up with a plan that fit within my budget. I am happy with the outcome. Talena was easy to work with, communicates well, and is very professional. She is now working on redecorating my mother's apartment. I highly recommend her!

Talena is professional, knowledgeable, full of ideas and creative. Talena is also responsive and punctual. Not much more could be asked of an Interior Design professional. Her results met all expectations. She has been a pleasure to work with.