Rehabitat

We hired Diane and Emily to help us renovate nearly every room of our historic 1870s home. The scope of the work included the kitchen, powder bath, living and dining room, guest bath, master suite (which included adding a bathroom) nursery and kids bath. We could not be happier with how each and every room came out. We had a vision of what our house could be but honestly, didn't quite know if/when/how we could ever get there. Diane and Emily manage to honor the history and character that we loved, include our style and preferences, and create a final look that is finished and professional but effortless and approachable all at the same time. It is exactly what we had hoped for but couldn't even articulate. It was a pleasure to work with them. They were responsive, patient, creative, and collaborative. We are so grateful and appreciative of all their hard work and feel so lucky to have been able to work with them.

Emily helped design several rooms of my home and did a phenomenal job. She pushed me outside my comfort zone and put together a house that I never would have been able to imagine on my own. She was willing to incorporate several vintage family pieces into the design yet somehow the rooms still seem contemporary and fitting for a family with young kids. She was also mindful of budget and gave great advice on when to splurge vs. save. We are hoping to work with her again when we are ready for some larger renovation projects.

We initially hired Rehabitat to solve some design challenges in our family room and living room. We were so impressed with their work on those rooms that we decided to hire them to redesign our 1980s master bathroom, hall bathroom, and powder room. Our bathrooms were in desperate need of a complete renovation and new layouts, and Diane and Emily delivered beautiful designs. They were easygoing and great to work with - always professional, prepared for meetings, and very responsive to emails & texts. Of course, Diane & Emily have an incredible sense of design too! We love the rooms that Rehabitat designed, and we recommend them to anyone needing some design help.

We hired Rehabitat to design a total renovation of an iconic modern lakeside house built in the 1960s. The project included gutting and rebuilding a kitchen, laundry room, pantry and multiple bathrooms. From day one, Diane and Emily brought us exciting ideas as well as practical insights that enabled their designs to be realized properly by the various building trades. Diane and Emily brought professional, "can do" problem solving approaches to each challenge, enabling the entire project to go from conception to completion smoothly. They were also very flexible in helping us improve our ideas as well as working in the fixtures from the original house, our art and our furniture. We enjoyed every minute working with the Rehabitat team during the year-long undertaking and couldn't be happier with the result. We recommend them unequivocally.

Emily and Diane designed a guest bedroom/craft room for us via their "Rehab Box" option. The design was exactly what I wanted (but couldn't have come up with myself!) and was easy to implement. We are almost done making the design a reality, and the room is beautiful, comfortable, and does exactly what we need it to. I highly recommend Rehabitat!!

ORGANIZED PROBLEM SOLVERS- what more could I ask for in a design team? OH, AND DID I MENTION THEY HAVE IMPECCABLE TASTE? Having seen their work designing my local coffee shop, I knew from the outset Diane and Emily shared my love of clean lines and non-fussy spaces. What I didn't expect was how organized and well-prepared they would be at each of our meetings. Every time I met with them, they came prepared with a room design, elevation, fabric samples and/or furniture recommendations. They were extremely respectful of my time and worked around my family's busy schedule. They immediately grasped my aesthetic and were so efficient designing a reading nook from scratch that I ended up hiring them for a larger room overhaul. Emily and Diane discouraged me from removing a ceiling beam in order to open up my living room (a costly, hidden expense). Instead, we opted for furniture placement and strategic storage systems that would mask the problem dividing wall and serve a dual role hiding my children's toys. The result was fantastic---both livable and inviting. I especially love this duo mother/daughter team for their unique skill. Diane is a calming presence in a world where design choices can often be overwhelming. She has an instinctive decision making ability, likely gained from her years of designing experience. Emily brings her fresh NYC eye and helps me push my design boundaries, with fabulous results. I have confidently recommended them family and friends, knowing they bring to each client their undivided attention and expertise. Now onto my next project . . . with Rehabitat of course!

Diane and Em make an excellent design team! I hired them to re-design my great room, which is a tricky space (or at least tricky to me). After questioning me about my style and wishes, they quickly came up with a few floor plans that blew me away. I chose one, and they set to work on creating a space that is warm but also sophisticated. All along the way, they sought my input, usually offering three or four choices. Throughout the project, I was impressed by their professionalism, creativity, great taste, and responsiveness to emails and texts. They were sensitive to staying within budget and were up front about costs, so there were no surprises. Most of all, I appreciate that they are extremely pleasant to work with. I cannot recommend them highly enough and plan to use them again.

Working with Diane and Emily was such a treat! After years of "pinning" photos of rooms I love, I finally have a room I love in my own house! I love that they are a mother-and-daughter team and are not only kind and thoughtful, but also so intuitive when it comes to design. They totally transformed what was just a run-of-the-mill dining room into a beautiful space that my family and I enjoy every day. I had no idea where to start, and they not only helped me choose furniture that worked for the space, but also came up with inspired touches that make the room unique. They were great at finding pieces that not only reflected my sense of style, but expanded upon it. I didn't know what kind of window treatments I wanted--until Diane and Emily found the perfect fabric I never would have had the confidence to choose on my own. I was very happy with the final outcome and have since hired them again for another project.

Emily, the photos are great! Thanks for sending. Working with you and Diane has been a wonderful experience. Offering a Rehab box made interior design affordable to me for the first time. I appreciated the choices you offered, knowing that I could have input in the decision making but that it would be "safe" and in keeping with your design. I went ahead with your entire design and couldn't be happier with the results! Even my reluctant and sometimes stubborn husband was happy that he agreed to your recommendations. I was so glad that you were willing to stage the room and take photos for your website. Of course, I wanted all the items you brought along that give the room a homey appeal. When my husband came home from work and saw your efforts, he was pleased. And called me first thing this morning to ask me to take photos to show off in his workplace. Wow, now that is a compliment to you. Also, I want to mention that you were considerate to work within my budget, and always careful to not "push" any of your ideas on me. I welcomed them all but still liked your soft approach. Now just thinking of the next rooms I can have you do!!! Many thanks! Linda

Emily and Diane at Rehabitat have helped me with several projects, all which helped to transform our house not only into the beautiful space we desired but also remained highly personal to both our style and personalities. I tend to think I have my own eye for design, but I can truly attest that Emily and Diane came up with solutions that I would have NEVER thought of. They have a vision for a space that enables them to match pieces from a huge variety of sources to create a truly one-of-a-kind space, complete the projects with ease virtually and (sometimes most importantly!) stay within budget! I was able to interact with them via email and phone and by sending some images and answering questions on my personal style, they delivered recommendations that far surpassed my expectations. I was able to execute the recommendations myself, and the ladies at Rehabitat were there to answer any questions that I had along the way. I've asked Emily and Diane to help me with projects from large (Rehab Box, total dinig room redesign) to small ("Does this piece work in my entryway?") and have been impressed with the results every time. As we have just moved into a new home, I already have a list going for the Rehabitat ladies and can't wait to see how they can help me transform this new space!