Teal Bookshelf Design

I worked with Zahra at Teal bookshelf design for a interior design walkthrough and paint color consultation for our new home. It was an amazing experience amidst all the home remodeling going on. Zahra answered all my questions thoroughly. She was fabulous in suggesting paint colors and pulling together decorating ideas. She had some great suggestions for our master bedroom and great room that I wouldn't have ever thought of! Highly recommend Teal Bookshelf Design for your interior design needs.

Wow! Working with Zahra of Teal Bookshelf Designs was the best home decision I ever made! She is very professional, yet warm and personable…she’s super-knowledgeable about design, and exceeded my expectations with the deadline and budget. I live near Boston and Zahra is in Chicago, so I took advantage of her e-design service. To start, I sent her pics of various rooms in the house (living room, dining room, family room, foyer, mudroom, guest bedroom). We initially talked on the phone so she could get an idea of specific pieces of furniture I wanted and my design/style preferences, and she set up a Pinterest board so we could easily share ideas and inspiration. Once we nailed down the overall plan for each room, she got to work – and man, was she fast! I would get multiple mood boards during text conversations, and from Pinterest I was able to click through to the items that she had thoughtfully chosen for each space. During the process we continued to communicate mostly by text, though Zahra was quick to chat on the phone if I had more detailed questions or needed reassurance – I’m someone who takes time to wrap my head around a new idea (no matter how great!), and Zahra took the time to walk me through the rationale for design/items in each room, and to listen to my concerns and help me figure out if something felt like it wasn’t working…then she would get back to her research and quickly send an updated mood board and new pins on Pinterest. There was a fair bit of back and forth as we went through the process, as Zahra essentially helped me to discover what styles/designs I truly prefer -- which, as it turns out, is not what I initially thought I wanted! Not only does Zahra have a great sense of her own style, but she was careful to ensure that the overall style and the specific pieces she recommended for my home were a true fit to my preferences. She was careful to suggest pieces that fit the function of each room, in addition to looking good. I tend to get ‘decision paralysis’ when I’m overwhelmed by too many options – Zahra did a wonderful job of honing in on just the right style and set-up for each space in a way that narrowed down my options but still allowed me to choose. For the amount of time and care that Zahra took with this project, I feel that the cost was definitely reasonable. She chose pieces that fit my budget, and provided a range of options. Zahra has this fabulous ability to create a vision in her mind of your room(s) and then execute that vision...she takes the raw starting space and sees its potential, and then helps you transform it into a beautiful and functional space…the whole design process was not only fast and efficient, it was fun! :) I can’t speak highly enough of Zahra, and of Teal Bookshelf Designs. Not only does my home look lovely and function beautifully, I’ve also come away with a more clearly defined sense of my own style. I would strongly recommend her to anyone looking to improve their home!

Zahra did an excellent job in working with me to decorate my home. I had a lot of old furniture accumulated over the years and she helped me declutter and bring a cohesive theme across multiple rooms. She stayed within budget and delivered an end result which I love coming home to everyday. I would highly recommend her for your next decorating/organizing project

Thank you Zahra for helping me organize my basement! I had built up years on junk from my old home and new...and the basement became the catch-all for all my forgotten or hardly used items. With Zahra's help I was able to get rid of the things I did not need and relocate useful items to one side of the basement. The other side of the basement can now be used for the kid's play area. My kids can go down there with their friends and make a mess without worrying about what I will say:) I really appreciate your help Zahra!!

I hired Teal Bookshelf Design to help me organize and de-clutter about three months ago. I had just moved houses, and I had years of collected items that I no longer needed and didn't take the initiative to part with. Added to the fact that organizing these items was a complete nightmare. They were friendly, respectful and very understanding. I was able to get rid of a lot of unwanted things and finally had an organized house. I can't thank them enough and would highly recommend them to anyone.

I hired Teal Bookshelf to redecorate my modest home. Our family was living in approximately 1,250 square feet and we were bursting at the seams. Hiring Zahra was one of the best decisions my husband and I have ever made. She brought a calm and relaxed ambiance to our home not only through the decor but through her impeccable organizational abilities. We envisioned a bright and modern feel, which we were afraid was impossible given the rich color of our hardwood floors, baseboards and doors. We did not want to repaint and our walls are beige. I had tried for years to figure out how to pull light into the rooms and failed over and over again. Zahra understood exactly what I wanted to create and together we chose every detail that transformed my living space into the cozy home I had dreamed of. Zahra also redecorated and reorganized my children's bedrooms and a miracle occurred! They are magically able to keep their rooms clean. The amount of time I spend mindlessly searching for things I didn't lose/own/care about in the first place has been drastically reduced. Its wonderful. I have the same amount of stuff and the same amount of space, but somehow it is now all neatly tucked away and you would never know what I hoarder I am. In fact, now my friends ask ME for advice. Ha! The best part is, Zahra gave me tips on how to deal with the mountains of stuff I will accumulate in the future. :) Look no further. You have found the best.

This house is beautiful. I love the bold colors and the choices and how they go together so well. I live here and I didn't understand the vision. I received patient explanation until I was comfortable with each choice. I'm very very happy with how every element of the house fits together.