Lynne Garguilo, Bardi Designs

Lynne has helped me over the past twelve years with several projects and I have only good things to say about her. The most important thing to me is that she took time to listen and understand what I wanted even though I am not good at explaining what I want! She has always adhered to my budget and often suggests less expensive alternatives when appropriate. She is responsive and always gets things done when promised. I have always been very pleased with results.

We have used Lynne on two separate jobs over the past several years and are always thrilled with the results. Lynne has wonderful ideas and is willing to do as much or as little as you need on any job. We wouldn't ever use anyone else.

My designer, Lynne Garguilo, is the most professional designer in every way. She has always made me feel a big part of the plan. She respects my ideas, in spite of the fact that she knows a lot more about what works better than I would. She goes out of her way to work with me on every project. I highly recommend her for any or all designing in a home.

Whenever Lynn and I work together, she gives me a hug. I've worked with Lynn Garguilo for many years and I'm not surprised to see her succeed. An interior designer wears many hats and Lynn wears them all well.She listens to your specific needs and bends over backwards to make them happen. With Lynn, there's never a problem, just possibilities. Combine that with her artistic talents and you get some beautiful results! Don't be surprised if she gives you a hug too. Debbie Finch, Designer's Helper

Lynne brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in her design and decorating work! The areas of my home that she has redecorated are beautiful while being both comfortable and practical. Her recommendations are in line with what we have sought and fit into our budget. She is 100% professional and to work with her is a pleasure! Total thumbs up!!

In her work for me Lynne Garguilo designed and completed four somewhat unusual fabric-related projects. The main one was figuring out how to repair and then display an antique (late 19th or early 20th century) hand-crotcheted ivory linen bedspread that was in my family. It had clearly been used quite a bit and had several places that had worn through completely. Lynne found a person who expertly patched these worn places and then backed each panel between the crocheted "connections" with a somewhat heavier material. Lynne then figured out how and where to hang the bedspread from a heavy drapery rod as a wall hanging in my bedroom. Perhaps a little medieval, but exactly what I wanted: to still display a very meaningful piece that was way too fragile to use. The second project involved finding someone who could reupholster a channel-back 1940s armchair (another family piece) in an olive velvet. The upholsterer she chose did an excellent job of filling in some of the stuffing in the chair and making me a new seat cushion. Then I asked her to take a small piece of diagonally striped fabric and cover the seat of an older dining chair. This she did cheerfully and well. For the last project Lynne made lined inverted-pleat skirt panels for the front, back, and sides of an end table on which I was putting my laptop with all the other stuff (cords, modem, router, surge protector, etc.) underneath. I needed separate panels so I could access these items. The finished product, again unusual, looks great, even quite sophisticated, at least in my view. Across these four projects was consistently professional, punctual, cheerful, and informative.

Lynne has a great knack for honing in on her clients' style and preferences, even when given minimal information. She leads clients through various ideas and options, narrowing in on the perfect piece, color, and style for them. Lynne provides expert guidance on softgoods in particular, and has great color expertise as well. With Ethan Allen's quality furniture and extensive fabric and style choices, and Lynne's expertise for pulling the design together, the results are always beautiful.