MicheleDiafos Interior Design

We had started our remodel and made some good, some bad choices. Michele was referred by a friend, and she helped us with color and material options, mainly in the paint and window covering area, also furniture and decorations. She has very creative ideas, and her color recommendations were right on. We are budget conscious and Michele was very good at using items we currently had, as well as shopping for items within our price range. I would use Michele again, and have recommended her to a number of my friends already.

We have used Michele Diafos three times over the last 20+ years, each time we have moved. We will be moving again next summer and expect to hire her again. She has helped us decorate our homes with the things that we own. Before we hired her, my wife was an inveterate furniture mover. Once Michele was done, everything stayed in place because it was expertly and tastefully arranged. Not only does she decide where items should be placed, she rolls up her sleeves and does the moving, to include the piano and grandfather clock. Her ability to arrange artwork on the wall is incredible. We always love that at least once piece of furniture will be arranged or used in an unexpected way, but we have always accepted (and enjoyed) her judgment. She may recommend items that could be purchased to enhance the décor, but she NEVER presses us to purchase anything through her. Typically she can arrange all the décor and furniture in a home in one day.

In a word...Fabulous! Shelly delivers magical transformations with a smile. Whether it has been decorating on a budget or making seasonal changes to freshen up a look she brings innovative solutions that make any space liveable. Our next challenge is moving a 1 bedroom with den into a temporary studio!

I’ve worked with Michelle Diafos for several decades and with every design project—large or small—I’ve seen her spin her creative magic. She adds color to drab, transforms dull into warm and inviting, and brings life to every room she touches. All with an eye on the budget, a mind open to out-of-the box ideas, a very clear understanding about the needs and lifestyle of her clients, and a sense of joy in what she does and the people she works for. A friend recently commented that walking into my home was like getting a hug; it was one of the best compliments I’ve ever received—thanks to Michelle.

I have utilized Michele's talents for over 25 years. I was initially a referral client, as I watched her transform a friend's "tired home" into an updated & comfortable gathering place. When our home was ready for it's transformation...we watched Michele's artistic talents bring us to the same pleasing results. A few years later, we purchased a true "fixer upper" with a magnificent view overlooking Lake Washington. After interviewing several "A-List" Interior Designers recommended by our contractor, I found that Michele listened to our needs & ideas, worked within our budget, and of course she had our trust. She again hit a home run...even suggesting ideas that the contractor hadn't thought of ... that turned our rundown '50s rambler into one of the jewels of the neighborhood. When we sold our home years later ... ( mind you - it was on the market less than 2 hours!) ... it sparkled with Michele's style & creative magic. Best of all - she's one of the most fun & joyful people you would want to share project with. Most recently, she has assisted with our condo updates ... and again, it's a joy to work with her. So, whether your project is big or small ... give Michele a call for a consult ...you'll be glad you did!

Michele has helped me with colors, furniture layout, and design for 3 of my homes. She takes an inventory of what you have already and then works with those pieces as well as some new things she brings to create room makeovers that will amaze you. She works with your style and personality as well as your type of home to make sure the colors she uses and feeling she creates fit you. If you are struggling to figure out how to enjoy one or two rooms in your house more, I promise you when Michele is done you will LOVE that room like you never imagined before!

Michele's Work is extraordinary ~ to say the least!!!! She has a clever eye, Bright imagination, an uncanny way to truly understand the clients desires and nearly read their minds! She delivers more than expected every time!

I have known Michele Diafos of Diafos Interior Design for several years as I am the bookkeeper of her very successful business. I have had the opportunity to see several of her makeovers and I can state unequivocally that she brings life and joy to every venue she designs. Her practical use of what her clients already have and then the addition of a few design pieces plus color and texture make the biggest difference. While some designers will take an “out with the old and in with the new” approach, Michele is practical and creative and knows how to get the best value for her clients. Michele is easy to work with and takes the time to really understand what her clients need and want. I highly recommend Michele. Best regards, Judith Calhoun Madrona Services

I have turned to Michele Diafos for small and large home design projects for the past 25 years. Her "design in a day" service is an especially fun and great way to refresh the look of a room. She has helped me through three houses as well as with interior design when my office changed its space. She's always able and willing to work within my budget -- and my design tastes. She never forces her ideas on you -- but she always brings inventive concepts to the table. Highly recommend her.

I cannot say enough about how much I enjoyed working with Michele Diafos on my project. Michele thinks out of the box, offering ideas that are fresh and creative. She re-purposed items that were already in my house, making them relevent again. She also has access to many vendors who offer unique items that I had not seen before (including lighting, hardware, floor coverings, etc) . She works quickly and has an enormous amount of energy, Michele is fun to work with. The greatest compliment I can give is that I would work with her again in a minute!

Michele "Shelly" is a fantastic interior designer who takes the time to really understand your interests and tastes so as to help your home express who you are. She has a great way with spacial awareness and color. Her design arrangements are so unique and contemporary that they are sure to impress anyone. Shelly designed my main floor for a Christmas fundraiser to support the Pacific Northwest Ballet and it was a complete success. She used my existing furniture, added only a few minor accents, rearranged everything, and the entire space looked fresh and new! I highly recommend her!

I've consulted with Michele Diafos on two occasions. She walked into my home and made recommendations that I would never have considered on my own. She had great ideas on paint colors, was generous w/sharing fabric samples to assist me in making decisions, arranged furniture and assisted w/lighting and accessories. Based on changes she made to a condo I lived in several years ago, I decided to put it on the market and it was 'staged' so perfect, it sold in a week. I sold another property last year where she suggested a paint color for the DR/LR that I never would have done on my own. The townhouse sold in one day and everyone loved the color - even the appraiser commented. Michele is a fun person to know and professional to work with. She has her own personal style that carries over into her work and is able to apply individually to her clients. I was pleased that she was able to work with me on my limited budget in both situations.