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Avatar for Gil Mill Custom Homes
Gil Mill Custom Homes
5.0(
9
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Designer - BuildingDesigner - KitchenDesigner - Residential (Interior Space Planner)+2 more

Serving Riverside, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"When I moved into my home, I knew I needed help with everything from organizing and decorating to selecting paint colors and creating a space that felt cohesive and welcoming. What I didn’t expect was how much of an impact Abigail would have on my family’s life. She has an incredible eye for design and organization, but what truly sets her apart is her ability to transform a house into a home. She listened carefully to what was important to me, worked within my style, and helped create spaces that are both beautiful and functional for my family. Throughout the entire process, she was professional, patient, creative, and genuinely invested in helping us create a home we love. Her talent is remarkable, but she’s also simply a wonderful person to work with. I am incredibly grateful for everything she has done and cannot recommend her highly enough. If you’re looking for someone to help organize, decorate, redesign, or bring new life to your home, you will be in excellent hands."
Work Examples
Work Examples
Work Examples
Work Examples
Work Examples

+74

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Cecy Gillen Designs, LLC
Cecy Gillen Designs, LLC
4.9(
78
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Designer - Bathroom

Serving Riverside, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have worked with Cecy Gillen Designs on three home renovations (our primary bathroom, installing a mudroom, and installing a laundry room with cabinets and shelving) and we cannot recommend Cecy and her team highly enough. She has an excellent eye for design. Every time we present her with an idea, she internalizes our vision and improves upon it with her own great ideas. She responds to our questions and concerns in a timely manner and her team is efficient and friendly. We look forward to working with Cecy Gillen Designs on future home improvements."
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINT
Re-configure Closet space
BUILT-INS
INTERIOR DECOR
KITCHENS

+308

Response time4 days
Response rate91%
Recommended by74%of homeowners
Avatar for Fair-Way Landscaping, LLC
Fair-Way Landscaping, LLC
4.8(
49
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Designer - LandscapeDesigner - Landscape - For Business

Serving Riverside, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

Welcome to Fairway Landscaping, LLC, your number one landscape and site development company in the Old Greenwich area. We are a petite landscape company that prides ourselves on our excellent customer service and the attention to detail we put into every job we do. Please give us a call today!\n

New Construction
New Construction
New Construction
New Construction
New Construction

+6

Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
Avatar for Landsculptors Design & Installation, LLC
Landsculptors Design & Installation, LLC
4.8(
13
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Designer - Landscape

Serving Riverside, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Quality work

"Flexible, conscientious and extremely thoughtful about work. Worked with home owners to design best project. Attentive to details. Will continue to use them in future and highly recommend to others,"
middlebury
middlebury
middlebury
BRONXVILLE NY
BRONXVILLE NY

+26

Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lasting Strength
5.0(
46
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Designer - BathroomDesigner - BuildingDesigner - Kitchen

Serving Riverside, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Adam Reynolds is a terrific carpenter. He is really honest - he will tell you what it will cost before he starts, and he makes it happen on time and on budget. He also has a good eye for improvements in design, and will work with you to produce the best outcome possible."
tv cabinet built in
shower
wine cellar
built in
pergola

+116

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Cutler Architects
Cutler Architects
5.0(
10
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Designer - Building

Serving Riverside, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: True professional

"Doug & Zach were very helpful in coming up with a creative and Architecturally pleasing design for my house renovation. Being a builder myself I truly appreciated the expertise & ideas used in the design. They truly know how to make modular looks totally custom and unrecognizable from a traditional stick built house Kent E. ERI Building & Design"
French Colonial
Modern Modular
Gambrel Colonial
Rye Beach Shingle
Mystic Shingle

+190

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC
Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC
4.6(
331
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Designer - BathroomDesigner - Kitchen

Serving Riverside, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Home Advisor Service gave me three contractors and they responded immediately. Mr. Vazquez arrived on time for his appointment and spent considerable time measuring and designing the cornice that was needed for the window. He then gave me an estimate for each job and a total. We scheduled a Saturday appointment to do the electrical work. My only complaint in this whole process is that he called that morning to delay the work until later in the day but when he arrived he not only did the electrical work but finished the whole job. I spent about 4 hours worrying that he was not going to be reliable when, in fact he was extremely reliable and did an excellent job. When he left that day all four jobs were complete, the mess was cleaned up and I was very happy."
Response time10 hrs
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Bluegrass Landscape Design
Bluegrass Landscape Design
4.8(
18
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Designer - Landscape

Serving Riverside, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Rustic Style
Rustic Style
Our work
Our work
Our work

+9

Response time2 days
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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FAQs for design and decorating projects in Riverside, CT

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.

Interview at least three pros whose portfolios match your style. Review their credentials and ask for references. During a face-to-face or virtual meeting, discuss your goals, budget, and timeline, and make sure their communication style and fee structure feel comfortable. The right designer combines technical know-how with a creative approach that clicks with you.

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