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"GARC Design was able to help my wife and I with our attic remodel. When dealing with such a small space and minimal code knowledge I quickly drove my dreams of a completely diy down the drain. After a search for an architectural designer Garc popped up and I sent them an e-mail. I received a response almost immediately. My fear was that their services were going to cost me a mini fortune. After meeting with Suping and Yang all of my fears were put to rest. The prices they outlined for services on a generic build were well below what I was expecting, and to top it off they were more than willing to tailor to my specific needs, whether it be a graphical design with coding and spacing in mind, a full building schematic with a parts list, or a full project from start to finish with contractor oversight and the works; the list goes on. I couldn't be happier with their services, and will be recommending to others and using again in the future once this project is further along!"

"This is my third residence that Tanson Design has helped make "home".  She did a full renovation of kitchen, bath and bedroom when I first moved in and I love it! Her use of color is amazing and so personalized.  She selected colors that I love and work beautifully in the design. Her color selection was one of the selling points of my last home.  She has helped frame existing art and choose additional art that make beautiful statement pieces  for my home.  Furniture, flooring selection, rugs, lighting-she pulls it all together to make it beautiful and makes it fit my lifestyle. She was always on time and within budget. She is a true professional that provides that personal touch!"

"This review is for work completed ~3 months ago and is cross posted with Google. We wanted to have a set of built-in bookcase shelves installed in the living room. After discussing the project with multiple contractors we selected CI Cabinetry. The professionalism and friendliness of the owner, Jimmy, gave us great confidence in his ability to carry out the project. Jimmy did an excellent job of converting our ideas into a finished design. He used quality products from Bishop Cabinets in the design. His initial estimate and final pricing were excellant and spot on. I'm really picky about fit & finish and Jimmy built a beautiful set of bookcases. There were a couple of simple finish items that he could have implemented to make this a 5* project. In Jimmy's defense, I didn't bring these items to his attention. They are not callback or warranty type issues. My 4* rating is really more like 4.75. Overall, I highly recommend Jimmy for your similar project. You won't be disappointed."

"Good submitted project ideas and nice designs were provided"

"Deborah is a skilled interior designer who clearly has a great eye for what does, and does not, work (believe me, I am an engineer, I need all the help I can get). Furthermore most of the re-decorating went well. Unfortunately she has contractors who subscribe more to "getting it over and done" rather than getting it done right. I had my entire house painted from top to bottom. The colors were awesome. Unfortunately, Deborah was out of town at completion and therefore I returned to see the details that they had omitted. Trim was painted with a roller, furniture/walls had been damaged, paint was spilled, and some areas of the job had only a single coat and visibly lacked complete coverage. Deborah, who was professional saw to it that it was re-finished appropriately. However, I then had new blinds installed only to discover that the painters had not even removed the old blinds (which consisted of removing an easy bracket and removal) the trim was not painted underneath. Deborah again had the painter come back in a hurry and fix it... she also upgraded the paint, so not bad. However, she spent more time trying to excuse the lack of workmanship than just admitting fault and making it right. I then had some plumbing that was completed by her plumber. Less than 3 months later, a newly installed drain-pipe failed. Inspection suggested that it was over-tightened. Deborah had the plumber return and install a replacement... although instead of the original brushed nickel drain, the plumber installed a chrome non-matching drain and then hand-sanded the chrome to try and pass it off as brushed nickel. I complained, and the original replacement was ordered by Deborah. When it arrived, seeing as how simple the installation was, I decided to do it myself. When I tried to remove the sanded-chrome drain it was so ridiculously tight I had to use a ridiculous amount of force to break it free.... I'm guessing the same install caused the original to fail. In both cases, while Deborah did get things fixed, she has a real issue with actually acknowledging that the work her contractors do is less than stellar. She would be so much better if she found herself some real talent instead of taking the stance that her contractors have never had problems in the past and that maybe I should find one on my own. I was going to do a 2nd phase but decided to stop (phase 1 was ~$17k, second phase was going to be similar if not a little more)."

"This company is so professional and so efficient. My room went from clutter everywhere to a beautiful, organized space. If you are ADHD and overwhelmed, call these people. If you are disabled or have mobility issues, call these people. They do all of the work. You just have to say, “Keep, recycle, donate, or trash.” Maybe a little on the pricey side, but really so worth it. They inspired me to keep the space organized and clutter free. So happy with the results."

"Love the selection and how helpful the staff is at both locations I visited. <br />"

"We just finished a spectacular custom home project in McLean, VA and we are so very grateful to Seth Ballard and his team! If you are considering hiring his firm, look no further. There can be no better architect in the DC/VA/MD area – and his pricing is more than fair. We first picked Seth because we loved his architectural style and heard that he had a reputation for ensuring that his plans are executed with impeccable precision and attention to quality. Also, his references were stellar….without exception, his former clients offered glowing praise for his talent, diligence, and follow-through. And now that we are former clients, we understand why. We always knew we were going to have a gem of a home with Seth at the helm. What we did not fully appreciate at the beginning was his proven ability to help us STAY ON BUDGET and his deep bench of connections with first-rate contractors and subcontractors who were prepared to bend over backward to meet Seth’s exacting standards. Here are just a few highlights from our experience: CONCEPT PHASE: During the initial meetings at our home, Seth went the extra mile to learn all about our lifestyle, future needs, architectural likes/dislikes, and budget. During this stage of the process, he would effortlessly make freehand drawings to help us visualize potential styles and layouts. We ultimately elected to go with a craftsman design, with lots of wood features inside and out. PICKING THE RIGHT PROPERTY: Seth joined us for car rides through the local neighborhoods, helping us to scout out the property that was best suited for our construction plans – free of any potential HOA or permitting snafus. DESIGN: With Seth’s guidance, we iterated on different design options. The design phase was high-tech and highly visual. Lots of 2D and 3D elevations, plus 360-degree videos. At each step, Seth clearly identified the estimated construction cost, and we would make decisions about what to dial-up and what to dial-down. For example, we elected to go with a cheaper asphalt roof (rather than slate), but with a more premium window. There were literally dozens of choices like that, and Seth did a superb job of helping us to make the right trade-offs and to “value engineer” the house. PICKING THE RIGHT CONTRACTOR AND SUBS: One of the things that distinguishes Seth from the competition is that he works closely with a handful of contractors and subcontractors who have already been “pre-screened” for excellence. Seth connected us with a general contractor who was not only honest and diligent, but whose carpentry was truly “artisan grade.” Seth also drew upon a stable of outstanding subcontractors – in areas such as HVAC/plumbing, electrical/lighting, structural engineering, cabinetry, tile, drywall/paint, countertops, hardwood flooring, landscaping, etc. It was perfectly clear that these subs were striving to deliver the highest quality and exemplary service. Why? Because Seth was an important source of repeat business for them. This made them extremely responsive. BUDGETING: Seth developed detailed spreadsheets estimating costs for every aspect of the project, as well as options for “enhancements.” Once we made our choices, he was instrumental in securing a FLAT FEE CONTRACT with the builder (inclusive of subs) for everything we wanted. To provide even more control over the cost, the agreement specified that certain items would be “owner provided, contractor installed.” This meant that, regardless of whether we bought pricey appliances or tile or flooring, it would have no impact of the builder’s fees. To his credit, Seth’s estimates were quite accurate, and the project stayed on budget. ARCHITECT FEES: We negotiated a flat fee for Seth’s architectural services, and got way more than we bargained for. We had no idea Seth would stay so engaged throughout the project -- micromanaging every detail, and even offering interior design suggestions (e.g., stains and paints, cabinet and window designs, furniture layouts, etc.). It became clear that, regardless of how much we had agreed to pay in fees, Seth was “all in,” and was committed to ensuring that the end result was perfection. To be sure, in any large construction project, there will be some hiccups. But this was yet another area where Seth shined. Rather than being indifferent, or pointing the finger at those who were actually at fault, he would step up to “own the problem” and take charge until the issue was resolved. In one such case, he developed a design tweak that saved us money and produced a more beautiful result in the process. We never had to stress too much, because we knew Seth was 100% engaged and we could trust that the final work product would be a treasure of a home. One final thought. While Seth’s tremendous talent is obviously perfect for large custom projects, we have no doubt that he can deliver outstanding value for smaller home renovations too. When we did kitchen/bath renovations in our prior home, we naively thought that a “design-and-build” firm would deliver the best solution. With the benefit of hindsight, we could have done so much better hiring Seth as the independent architect and separately hiring a builder who would be accountable to the architect. The result would have been better quality construction, a better value, and far less stress. So whether you are about to embark on a modest remodel or getting ready to “dream big” with a new custom home, look no further than Ballard Mensua Architecture."

"Love how everything turned out. Cant wait to have Nina come back and work on our personal space."

"We had a wonderful experience with Closets of Virginia. We were looking to transform a small nook in the playroom into storage but didn't know exactly what we wanted. Steven came for the consultation, I told him what our needs were, and he had great ideas on what could and could not be done with the space. I trusted his expertise on dimensions and they ended up being perfect. I love that the shelves are adjustable so you don't feel like you are locked into a permanent decision. He gave us our quote very quickly and he was very responsive whenever we reached out. Zack, the installer was extremely professional and had great attention to detail. He noticed that one of the pieces would end up leaving a bit of a gap due to our walls being uneven. He had a new piece cut to be picked up and still completed the job promptly. Would highly recommend working with Closets of Virginia!"