Encore Decor Interior Design

10/14/10

Delighted

by jeanne shinas at Citysearch

We recently purchased a new apartment and our goal was to get an upscale complete look, however we really did not know the first thing about achieving it.

We met with Mindy and was instantly impressed with her knowledge and her ease at translating what we wanted with the exact steps on how to get there.

Her ideas and sources for furnishings put us ahead of the curve in that we wanted the next step from the common brands. She was easily able to coordinate

the furniture, fabrics, window treatments, wall finishes, rugs and lighting. We were on a slight time crunch and our business travel schedule was hectic also.

She was very accessible, at all hours, for which we were very grateful. I could not have been more pleased with Mindy's talent and her attention to

our project. I recommend her and her assistant without hesitation.

07/12/10

VERY disappointed

by 3B2L4E26 at Citysearch

I really wanted this to work out. I was so excited because she has appeared on HGTV and I love all of the shows. BUT... this really was a big disaster. Spent a lot of time and money and basically got nothing out of the whole experience. I spent a lot of money on a couple of shopping excursions and had nothing to show for it. She seemed as indecisive and I was and I wanted someone to tell me exactly how to decorate my living room. After all the hours of shopping, she picked out a couch that was poor quality and not very attractive. I was upset with the money that was spent. I really felt as if she was not experienced enough.

• Pros: Nice person
• Cons: Not experienced

09/23/07

Design Confidant for Life - Truly Amazing

by alyg1 at Citysearch

Mindy has a vast knowledge of design and was able to work with me to define the right style and ambience to suit my lifestyle. After just one meeting, she was able to figure out me and my style. My initial visit comprised of a walkthrough of the space, selecting paint colors, and an initial design plan-that was then made more robust. Mindy suggested, and I agreed, that the space would be well suited for unique items from around the city and the world. She knew exactly where to go. Even though my new possessions are from many different vendors, the look is totally me.

Mindy is innovative and comes prepared with her bag of tricks. She is friendly, funny and has an easy going personality. She was willing to do whatever it took to get the job done right and exceed my expectations. She makes things look easy and handled herself calmly in unexpected situations. She very much cares about all her projects and worked hard to ensure every detail was just as I envisioned it.

Shopping with Mindy was an experience; she has opened my eyes to a whole new world. She has been able to get me to think outside of the box and become more creative.

I am grateful that she was willing to work within my busy schedule. She was very generous with her time and extremely accessible. Her design assistants ensure that order and delivery details don?t fall through the cracks. Mindy and her team always go above and beyond the call of duty; I could not have gotten it done without them.

This experience has been much more than I ever expected. I have an apartment that I can call my own and love to come home to. I have developed a design confidant in Mindy that will outlast this design engagement.

I trust Mindy?s judgment implicitly and value her opinion and expertise. I would highly recommend her and her team for any project big or small. I look forward to working with her again on my next project, a Hamtpon's home. Mindy will be my first and last call in the design department.

• Pros: A+ for design and service

09/21/07

Look no further!

by sandpete at Citysearch

Mindy has designed three entirely different spaces for me over the past 10 years and in doing so has proven her versatility as an interior designer. We started with a dull Manhattan studio which she transformed into a beautiful pied-a-terre. The tasteful combination of wall colors, window treatments and furniture created a cheerful and cozy atmosphere, and every inch of space was put to practical use in a "non-overwhelming" manner. We then moved on to a country house. Mindy proved she could handle large spaces just as efficiently. In the end, my wonderful home not only had the perfect country "feel," but reflected my personality. We just recently concluded the third project, a large two-bedroom apartment with floor to ceiling windows. Again, Mindy created the perfect design for a chic city apartment.

Have you ever dealt with a salesperson that promises to find you your perfect "whatever," then attempts to unload their own inventory? I can guarantee that with Mindy, you'll never have an experience like this. She is an intelligent, creative and extremely reliable listener/designer who will help you create YOUR perfect space, no matter what your budget.

She's a real gem!

08/14/07

Encore Decor Interior Design

by esafran at Citysearch

Encore decor is a one lady shop, though there is nothing wrong with that. Nice lady, pleasant personality.

She has the skills for a small bedroom or college dorm for 'in the moment' ideas like rearranging furniture. After meeting with her for almost 4 hours plus a $700+ fee, we concluded she does not have the higher end professional experience or aesthetic for a more detailed or more upscale redesign project.

• Pros: Quirky personality
• Cons: perhaps needs more experience