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Avatar for Tess Leeds Redesign
Tess Leeds Redesign
5.0(
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Customers say: Super punctual

"Great! It was so easy to make decisions about carpet, upholstery, and windows because Tess picked out items I loved and that complemented the rest of the first floor. I really appreciated that she set reasonable deadlines and met them. And her design sense is superb."
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+4

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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iCornerstone, Inc.
4.9(
58
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Customers say: True professional

"I hired Richard for the design and specification work. Richard is an open, honest, conscientious and reliable person. His knowledge of the building industry and general contracting is amazing. He has a lot of experience to build upon. Highly recommended!!"
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+11

Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for RONALDO'S LANDSCAPE SERVICES
RONALDO'S LANDSCAPE SERVICES
4.9(
144
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Well, to start, the yard was a mess, with broken branches on bushes as well as branches lying all over.  They did a great job of cleaning everything up and taking out any weeds.  Then they redid the mulch areas and put stone around the air conditioning unit.
As a result the yard looks pristine again, as it always does when Ronaldo's crew leaves the property.  Every group that works for Ronaldo are friendly and aim to please and you never have to go out to check their work as you know everything will be just as you wanted it. 
Ronaldo himself is very warm and helpful and does everything in his power to accommodate whatever you need.  He  treats all his customers like they were family and always somehow its you into his busy schedule.  He is also easily accessible and returns phone calls or emails within 24 hours which is extremely rare in the landscaping profession. 
I highly recommend Ronaldo's Landscaping."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Estate Organizing Specialists & Senior Downsizing
Estate Organizing Specialists & Senior Downsizing
4.9(
68
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Helene Parenteau arrives on time, presents herself professionally, works very hard, and really helped us get rid of things no longer needed in a kind respectful way. I was amazed in what we were able to accomplish together, and had achieved the best results compared with other organizers I had worked with in the past. She knew where items could be recycled. And best of all she has a large van to remove boxes that day from the house. She lists the items, and procures receipts, where applicable. What had seemed to be an insurmountable obstacle, became resolved working under her guidance. We have decided to bring her back for other projects."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Lotter Design LLC
4.9(
12
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"CJ did a very thorough presentation and gave me wonderful choices to choose from. I am very happy with the overall concept and design!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate91%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Marilyn & Company/Keller Williams Realty Boston Southwest
5.0(
101
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marilyn and company were excellent, very professional wouldn’t hesitate to use them again. She kept me updated on everything going on and with the sale of your home, it’s a lot."
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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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d. a. kinsella Co
4.5(
12
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great, Dave stayed within our budget and our addition looks like it was part of a whole new home construction. We were really impressed with Dave Kinsella's design concepts and the workmanship was high quality even though we were on a tight budget. Dave comes from a big family so he understands money and time constraints plus he wants his projects to look as aesthetically pleasing to his clients as possible. We would definitely hire Dave again."
This is new Pacific Northwest Modern style home in Burlington, MA. The home was designed to the clients specification of style and accommodations. It is 3000sf and contains open concept living, media room, 1 guest bedroom with ensuite, 2 childrens bedrooms with ensuite and a master suite; and a 3 car garage. The home was sited where a previous cape style home which could not be expanded to the clients expectations due to limitation by the zoning, so the house was reveresed to over look the nice
Open concept living room facing the garden and pool. Balcony overlooking the family room
Double island feature is shown for both preperation, serving buffet style and entertaining while meals are prepared.
Masters Bedroom with artisian created head board.
Guset Bathroom featuring a wood accent wall reminiscient of Mid Century Modern period

+13

Recommended by75%of homeowners
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K J A S Tree Services
4.9(
33
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Victor and his crew were great. Very courteous. They completed my job in two days. Including tree trimming, shrub removal, transplanting, gardens cleaned, edged and mulched. Everything looks great. Very pleased. Would recommend Victor and his crew for your landscaping needs."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for John's Landscape Services Inc
John's Landscape Services Inc
4.3(
138
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was completely blown away by the work that we had done. Lisa, who was the designer was very attentive and quick to return emails and really put a lot of thought into my project. She always responded to emails within an hour and was very honest with me when it came to ideas that i had for the project. She provided a detailed drawing of my property with her ideas for plantings, stepping stones, etc. this made my life very easy by not having to imagine what she was thinking. PJ, who was the foreman on the job was also a great guy and on top of things. He always had my best interests in mind when giving his opinion about grading the yard and what would be best for my children, which was my highest priority. Walter was one of the workers who did a lot of the grading and he was also in constant communication with me. Walter and PJ came up with, and implemented a swing-set area that doubled as a retaining wall to bring up the grade on the lower side of my yard and it came out amazing. We had some irrigation issues at first because some areas were being over-watered. Nick, who was in charge of the irrigation came out to my house multiple times, after all of the work had already been paid for, to make sure that my timers were taken care of and the grass remained in tip-top shape. After paying in full, I still got immediate responses from all parties in this company and they provided immediate solutions within a day or two. They could have put me on the back burner to handle current customers, but they remained attentive to my needs. I plan to use them for cleanups and for all of my fertilizing. I highly recommend this company to everyone."
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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The Narrow Lane Landscape Company
4.5(
159
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am impressed with the quality of service provided us by Narrow Lane Landscaping. Narrow Lane worked with our small condominium association to develop a pleasing front yard landscape design and they readily provided us with a revised design when our condominium budget was reduced. All scheduling was spelled out in advance and delivered as promised and the firm was very good in responding to client requests and questions within 24 hours. After our Landscape design was installed, Narrow Lane initiated follow up contact with our Association 12 weeks following the completion of work and replaced a plant that had died at not additional cost to us."
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25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for design and decorating projects in Salem, MA

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.

The Salem, MA homeowners’ guide to design and decorating services

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