Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2001
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"LRL Designs did an excellent job of making a kitchen with very little cupboard space, a very functional storage filled and beautiful kitchen!"
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Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Luis is very knowledgeable about design and what works. He was excellent when coaching me on what is important to me in the project. I could not be happier with the result. My bedroom turned out exactly the way I envisioned. I recommend him highly without reservation!"
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Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Mission Impossible (transforming an overgrown narrow, rutted, rooty dirt path into a gorgeous 3-ft.-wide edged stone walkway with a small patio and entryway) is complete, and we could not be happier. The installation makes a design statement without in any way overwhelming our 1876 farmhouse—the stone is incredible, the work is artful and solid, and the project seems to grow out of the landscape, exactly what we wanted. The artistry and attention to detail in choosing/placing the stones elevates the installation to something truly special. Since our primary residence is 90 minutes away, we greatly appreciated the numerous photos, texts, and calls to update us on progress, as well as Rock 'N Garden's reliability, timeliness, and punctuality. At the end, the job site was left clean as a whistle. This is five-diamond work, and we have already contracted for another project on our property."
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Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2012
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Small jobs welcome
"Gil Mill is fantastic! They seriously do such amazing work and weâ re so helpful during the design phase of our project!!!"
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Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I hired GMC to install a retaining wall and stone walkway. The job was completed on time and the attention to detail was excellent. I would certainly recommend them and hire them again in the future."
Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Jacob was the first to respond and show up to review and quote the job. His follow up was quick and was responsive to questions asked. The quote was accurate. His workers were very hard working and accomplished much in a short period of time. My project took a day and half to complete. Jacob did a walk around after to go over and things I might have had concerns with. All the clean up was handled well and left our place looking great! Highly recommended!"
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Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Dawn is amazing and a joy to work with. She revamped our kitchen which resulted in less stress and made me want to be in the kitchen more often. I will be using her for more projects and you should too!"
+3
Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Very responsible company everything was completed on the time frame they told me very professional very polite people I highly recommend Roger Landscape &concrete"
+6
Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
Credit card accepted
"neat clean perfect fair price super friendly and always good attitude. Highly recommend them 100%"
+93
Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"It’s rare to have someone do both design, tree selection and planting."
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Start by defining your goals and budget. Collect photos of rooms you love, jot down must-have features, and list what isn’t working in your current space. Share these details—and your target budget—during the first meeting. The clearer you are, the quicker a designer can translate your vision into a workable plan and keep costs in check.
Yes, working with an interior designer can help you save money. Designers prevent costly missteps, secure trade discounts on furniture and finishes, and coordinate the project so you don’t pay twice for the same work. Their upfront fee often pays for itself in avoided change orders, tighter timelines, and materials purchased at below-retail pricing.
A full interior design project wraps up in two to three months, on average, while a decorating job takes four to eight weeks. Timelines stretch if you add structural changes, custom millwork, or specialty materials, and unexpected shipping or permit delays can tack on extra days. Talk with your designer about project milestones and build in a little wiggle room.
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