Pebble Hill Design

Pebble Hill Design did a great job making my apartment into a true 'dream space' while staying on budget. Karena really listened to me, and her concept truly reflected that. She is communicative, direct, has amazing style, and I have been so pleased with her suggestions and could not have given a fabulous face lift to my home without her expertise and direction. I would recommend Pebble Hill Design to anyone wanting to completely transform their home.

Because we have a historic home (circa 1852), our challenge has been one of staying true to the period while infusing our home with a sense of originality. Working with Karena Akhavein of Pebble Hill Design has been a real pleasure!! She has (a) sourced an antique paneled room from England that was installed in our library, (b) consulted with us on art and antique acquisition and placement, and (c) helped design a media room complete with antique opium beds from China! Karena has a love of antique and reclaimed materials, and is an excellent problem solver. Most recently, for a game room and wine cellar, we had wanted to use some beautiful antique French limestone we had found in France, but did not have enough material, and there was no way of finding more that would match. Karena created an attractive floor design that incorporated our existing limestone and integrated antique bricks (that we didn’t know what to do with) into something that looks like it has always been there. When the floor was completed, we literally had only two stones left! Actually, now we have one stone left: as a surprise to us, Karena had the second one carved with an original design and installed as a medallion in the wine cellar. We highly recommend Pebble Hill Design for their vision, taste, and professionalism!

I visited the Pebble Hill shop in Gordonsville, VA while on a trip from Ohio, and was stunned at the originality of the displays. I also enjoyed looking through Pebble Hill Design’s portfolio. Karena Akhavein has a great style and imagination, and can make any space look great. After speaking with her, I wish I lived closer by so she could decorate my whole house. She did give me some great ideas, though- for free!

I hired Karena Akhavein when it came time to create a truly functional home where I could both relax and entertain. Karena totally got my style yet challenged me to push my design boundaries, and I thank her for it! If I ever move, I would use her again in a heartbeat.

Karena is the one designer I’d want to go to a design trade show with: She’s a lot of fun, is very knowledgeable and creative, and loves good design as much as I do- which is saying a lot!! Benjamin Dhong Benjamin Dhong Interiors San Francisco, California www.Benjamindhong.com