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We recently moved into a new, larger home in need of a LOT of work. And, we were moving in from out of town. Wendy was our decorator and she was absolutely terrific! Wendy has fantastic contractors. Even though we've moved in we continue to use them. She spent hours and hours with us on big and small things- painting, floor refinishing, carpet selection and installation, lighting, etc. She. helped us figure out how to use our existing furniture and what to add. Wendy did a super job of getting to know our taste and helping to make our house a home that we truly love. She worked with the different views the two of us had and our desire to have quality products but not spend exorbitant amounts of money. She is ALWAYS positive, reliable and helpful. She even worked with me on selecting small objects and cushions to finish our rooms. And, she helped lay things out in a way that works and is beautiful including smaller things such as arranging our shelves. I can't say enough positive about Wendy. We loved working with her- it was really fun and our new home is truly gorgeous!

Working with Wendy has been so wonderful! She listens to my interests and is timely in making suggestions that fit my style and budget, and even has stretched and challenged me with suggestions I would normally not consider--and have been delighted with all her selections! I have been working with her for over a year on various projects and can't say enough about her exceptional professionalism, creativity, attention detail, and dependability.

I would highly recommend using Wendy with Inside Out. This is our second time of using Wendy with Inside Out for remodeling our 1950s house. Wendy worked with us remotely helping us to fine tune layout, select tile, cabinets, fixtures and décor. Wendy has been very communicative on timing, pricing and the process of a remodel. Her knowledge base of the industry and ability to combine both of our personalities and likes into a beautiful design amazes us daily. If you are in need of anything and everything interior design, Wendy is the way to go!!

Wendy is amazing. We are using her services to renovate our first floor and kitchen. From the beginning she has been able to see my vision and help me choose things that are congruent with that vision. Wendy has always been the utmost professional and has a great relationship with builders and tradespeople. She is always available to talk about the project and is on site with my contractor on a regular basis. She goes above and beyond to keep me on track with what needs to be done at any particular moment. But most of all, she is a kind and generous person who I enjoy working with immensely.

I’ve worked with Wendy for over 20 years as a custom furniture maker, and her ability to articulate her vision for design captures the client’s desire completely. I’ve witnessed Wendy’s client interactions, and have greatly admired her ability to expand her client’s design horizons! Wendy is professionalism personified. Her work ethic, listening skills, and follow through is what I wish for in every designer. Douglas Logue Logue Design Inc. Colorado Springs, CO

Hiring Inside Out and Wendy for our home remodel was the best decision. Initially I was overwhelmed with the possibilities and so put my trust in Wendy and was not disappointed. She quickly took note of my taste and preferences and complimented them perfectly. Wendy narrowed the options, coordinated things beautifully, and produced stunning results. I could not be more pleased! She was fantastic to work with being available, hands on, and patient. I highly recommend Inside Out and will use them for all future work.

I'm a decorative paint specialist, and have worked with Wendy for decades. She's got a sharp eye, and really cares about her clients and their comfort. She's professional and engaging, and a pleasure to work with. She helps her clients see their surroundings in a fresh, relevant way. Cathy Markham Housecrafts

Wendy and Inside Out are amazing! We did a complete remodel of a 100 year old house. But we could not have done it without Wendy's guidance and expertise. She is extremely knowledgeable in every aspect of construction/remodeling. Her professionalism is beyond reproach. I would highly recommend Inside out for all your design/remodeling projects!

I have worked with Wendy over 12 years. Originally, we hired her to upgrade our living and family rooms with custom rugs and recovering some furniture pieces. That progressed to custom linens in my daughter’s room (that still adorn her room in our new house 10 years later). The finale was a complete remodel of our fairly dated kitchen to include new cabinetry, appliances, and tile work. The finished kitchen was deemed magazine-worthy and has been a showpiece in the successful sale of our family home twice since we owned it. Moving to a new home in Manitou Springs in 2017, that begged for a contemporary flair, Wendy designed the layout of our living room, outdoor deck, and completely remodeled our guest bath downstairs. She seamlessly moved from one design preference to another and customized our home décor accordingly. Over the years, Wendy has become “my go to” professional for all my design upgrades for every indoor and outdoor space.

My wife and I bought a home for our retirement in Colorado Springs that required a near tear-down to restore it properly. We had renovated our current home in Chicago so I felt familiar with the process and pitfalls. Early in this new project, I worked only with my contractor on the overall design, kitchen layouts, etc, thinking we could handle the renovation, but quickly realized we needed a professional interior/exterior designer to help with the hundreds of decisions before us. Since we lived in Chicago during the 1.5 year renovation, having someone who we could trust, communicate with at any time, was critical. Wendy saved our project from the day she drove on site. First off, Wendy listened closely to what my wife and I envisioned for the home, and worked within our frame-of-comfort, not only to provide design options, but to make recommendations based upon her extensive experience. As issues arose, from choosing shingle color, gable design, interior/exterior paint color, kitchen hardware, bathroom layout and tile, lighting, vanities and more, Wendy provided her opinion keeping in mind how the total project would come together in the end. Many decisions need to be made early on (electrical outlet placement, window locations) to avoid costly changes at the end, and Wendy helped minimize those errors. Through Wendy’s experience working in high-end homes, she has developed trusted relationships with professional tradesmen and women who are masters and artisans. From countertop installations to complex tile layouts, these people did their jobs to perfection. Wendy is so easy to work with, and I could count on her with the largest or smallest task. I never had to ask twice, and her pro-active, on-site, hands-on work ethic made her an integral member of the team. She coordinated everything with my contractor and kept me in the loop on all discussions. She doesn’t milk the time clock, and her fees are extremely reasonable for what she delivers. Having made a total renovation investment of over $700K (not including cost of home), I can't image having gone through this process without her. Even for much smaller jobs, I cannot recommend Wendy Haywood from InsideOut highly enough. You will not be disappointed.

We have known Wendy for years now as she helped us build a home after the Black Forest Fire. She was kind and gracious when we were not in a good place to make decisions. She was able to lead us in home selections AND furnishings after and really created a home that looks and feels just like us. I’ve seen her other homes and she really can do anything! She’s amazing, approachable and easy to talk to. Highly recommend her

As a Kitchen & Bath Designer & Remodeler, I respect other design professionals. Wendy is one that I can recommend because of her experience, professionalism and positive personality. She takes care of her clients needs with the highest level of integrity. Rylie Larimer, RJL Designs-LLC

My husband has been a custom furniture maker in the Colorado Springs area for the past 27 years and has worked alongside many designers. Wendy's professionalism, design sense and work ethic is absolutely among the top tier in the business. As a matter of fact, Wendy was gracious enough to spend time with us on our design choices when building our custom home. She actually talked me off the "ledge" with a paint color dilemma and her suggestion for the master bath was perfect! Anyone would be lucky to have someone SO talented and such a delight to design their space.

You simply cannot do better than to hire Wendy! From our first micro-budget project eighteen years ago to the six-figure kitchen and master bath remodels, Wendy has guided us with incredible sensitivity. She listens carefully to figure out what we want and then helps us get the looks and function that suit us, not just recreating a "signature" look of her own. She never imposes her own ideas; instead she helps you envision outcomes so we avoid making selections that would lead to an outcome we don't want. Budget? She gets it. One of the things I've appreciated the most over many years of working together is her help in focusing the budget to splurge on a key focal item and then how to dial back on features that aren't so important to us. She also has great working relationships with the best tradesmen in Colorado Springs; they know that she values and notices the extra effort and skill they put in, so you get quality work and they tend to prioritize her projects. Our most recent projects involved a significant flooring project completed in March of 2020 and in November 2021 a minor update… both completed on time despite the pandemic. She has an amazing eye and memory so that if she sees a special item somewhere that she thinks you will love, she gets a photo to you right away but without any pressure if you don’t love it. It’s still our home and our taste but with products and finishes we would never have found on our own. As a result we have a home that we love and that doesn’t look like every other one out there.

Wendy is amazing! I have had a working relationship with Wendy, for over 10-years. She is knowledgeable, friendly, and easy to work with. One of her best qualities is, Wendy doesn't come in and force her concept on you. This is not always the case with designers. She communicates with her customers to put their vision into the concept. I have worked with many designers in My career, there are none I would rather work with than Wendy.

We have been lucky to work with Roger and Wendy on several projects in two different homes. They are both outstanding to work with and have amazing ideas about use of space and color. They are very professional and produce a high quality project. They are responsive to any concerns that may arise during the project. Most of all they are so fun and personable! We highly recommend working with them to address any projects in your home - inside or out!

Awesome to work with! I have been lucky enough to work with Wendy on several past projects both in my current home and prior property. She's always very innovative, a great problem solver and the end product is always more than I could have imagined! I'm super looking forward to our next project together!