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Avatar for MDL Design & Drafting
MDL Design & Drafting
5.0(
10
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Serving Guilford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Michael did a great job of capturing our vision of what we wanted to create. He also worked well with us to fine tune the drawings to work for the final design. I highly recommend him for this type of project."
Custom Wall Unit
  Contemporary Addition
Addition
2nd fl. Addition & gGrage
2nd Floor & Garage Addition

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Builders & Cleaners
4.9(
119
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Serving Guilford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work for a fair fee . I worked with David who has a gift for home design and repair projects. He is very good at analyzing a project and setting out an efficient way to proceed with it. David has excellent manners and is punctual and hard working."
Dust out from the ductwork
Dust out from the ductwork
Clean vent
Clean vent
Dust in the return

+1787

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Cutler Architects
5.0(
10
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Serving Guilford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: True professional

"Huge help with our home renovation! Very talented creating floor plans, exterior designs, and estimating construction costs!"
French Colonial
Modern Modular
Gambrel Colonial
Rye Beach Shingle
Mystic Shingle

+190

Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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James Phillip Golden Architect
4.8(
5
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Serving Guilford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Credit card accepted

High end architect specializing in making a house feel like home!\nI make people’s dream homes a reality. There is nothing more satisfying to me then improving the quality of life for my clients and giving them a house that they are able to make into their homes.\nI have been a licensed architect since 2015 and am currently registered in Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Maine and Massachusetts. With my NCARB certificate I am able, if necessary, to obtain reciprocal licensure throughout the country in a short time period. \n\nI am inspired by our local built environment, humble materials, classical building forms and traditional building details. I have a strong interest in the reinterpretation of classical building forms, blended with contemporary open floor plans. \nI have a stronger interest in helping to guide my clients to ways of improving the quality of their lives through adapting the built environment to meet their needs.

Main front facade
Pool deck
Main staircase open to den beyond
Master bathroom
Great room opens to kitchen with double islands

+93

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Roger Greenwald Architect
4.0(
13
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Serving Guilford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

"Roger was excellent to work with. He shows both design and technical aptitude. He was responsive and timely in his deliverables and able to understand our vision with few iterations."
New Home Lake Residence
Custom Home
Lakeside House Bathroom
Addition to 1923 Tudor House
Family Room/Master Bedroom Addition

+10

Response time1 day
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by41%of homeowners
Riverbirch Landscaping LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Guilford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent job on a tough problem of a sinkhole under a bilco door. Excavated, Filled and compacted w no damage then controlled surface water w a perfectly pitched small paver patio. Lawn in work area freshened w topsoil and reseeded. Like he was never there! RiverBirch Landscaping are true craftsman who care about the quality of their work. Customer satisfaction is always a priority. Robert McKiernan puts a great deal of thought into all of the projects he undertakes before he breaks ground which equates to an excellent result. I recommend him highly and predict he will be the premier landscaper in our area in a very short time"
Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Heartwood Cabinet Refacing
3.5(
13
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Serving Guilford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Heartwood was professional, knowledgeable and highly skilled. They saved me thousands by creatively using my existing Cabinets"
BEFORE: Dark Kitchen Needs Updating
AFTER: Light and Bright Updated Kitchen
Refacing and Remodel
Refacing and Remodel
Refacing and Remodel

+51

Response time1 day
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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FAQs for design and decorating projects in Guilford, 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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