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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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Fresh Living room After

+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!!"
Entertainment center
Entertainment center
Architectural details
computer room left
computer room right

+11

Response time9 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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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

"Ronaldo and his crew are excellent. His pricing is reasonable, workers are professional, and work quality exceptional. I'd highly recommend Ronaldo to anyone looking for landscaping related services."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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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 is to us, in a word, a miracle. We have known Helene for over 5 years. During this time she has completed numerous projects for us. Like most people, we had too much stuff, some of which we had not looked at for a very long time. We found Helene through a personal contact. Since then we have come to know and love her because she is not only a superb organizer, but an extremely thoughtful, kind, gentle and intelligent person. She has done everything for us from sorting and categorizing financial papers for taxes, designing and constructing shelving units for storage, advising us on the most practical use of space, and helping us to sort through and get rid of unneeded boxes which in the past we had moved from place to place unopened. She has helped us with projects large and small, from reorganizing a linen and bath supplies closet to fully taking charge of every aspect of our move, including measuring, planning, working with and supervising movers, and ultimately creating our new home with virtually everything in the right places. One of the reasons she is able to do this so well is that she knows us, our quirks, preferences, and habits. She seems to know before we do what is going to work and what isn't. We have only rarely decided against her recommendations. Another reason is that she cares deeply about us and knows what we need to keep going and finish a hard job. She knows how to provide just the right kind of encouragement - indeed she has inispired us to do what we thought was impossible. She is the hardest working person I have ever witnessed and has stamina and strength beyond any reasonable expectations. Helene is ingenious in figuring out how to make a space not just functional but convenient to use. I would way that there is NO organization problem, move or downsizing project she cannot handle. She approaches all issues thoughtfully, logically, sensitively, and with great efficiency. What's more, Helene listens. Her ability to understand all the many complications and difficulties people experience with handling, moving, and even getting rid of their stuff is phenomenal, especially if the job involves multiple family members. If you are fortunate enough to meet Helene and avail yourself of her professionalism, devotion to her clients, ultimate integrity, personal warmth, wisdom and sense of humor, you will understand how this professional organizer can not only transform your spaces but transform and enrich your life. We count it a deep blessing to have Helene in our lives and cannot imagine how we could ever have come as far as we have in making our home and work areas a joy to live and work in. Helene is unmatchable in her talents and worth her weight in platinum. We cannot recommend her more highly.
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Before Organizing Specialists & Senior Downsizing LLC
After 3 Hours of Hard Work
Response time2 days
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

"My husband and I had the pleasure of working with CJ and we cannot recommend him enough! I had struggled with our living room for years and was never truly happy. Not only did CJ help us design and create a beautiful living room, he taught me how to be at peace with my decision-making. He is the whole package: creative, professional, patient and understanding. My husband and I have very different decorating styles and CJ was able to make us both very happy! He is a principled, kind person with tremendous integrity. Iâ m sure our Project was not one of his biggest, yet his passion and dedication made us feel like truly valued clients. Working with CJ was an absolute joy, and I feel that joy over and over every time I look at my living room!"
Living Room Sampler
Living Room Sampler
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

Response time4 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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

"Very good workers. Professional . Did a precise job with removal of old shrubs and planting new shrubs. My landscape is now beautiful. One guy was very funny. He made me laugh. I’m too serious so I appreciated the humor."
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+34

Response time7 hrs
Response rate99%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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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+23

Response time3 days
32 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.

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