F O Design

OUTSTANDING

by Edelweiss at Citysearch

We found Felicitas of FO Design right here at Citysearch! We had no idea where to begin. After years of trying to come up with a design plan for the apt, we were unsuccessful in carrying out our plans due to our busy work schedules. We've met previously with other contractors and do-it-all in one place design companies, but always had a doubt about them with their outrageous proposed budgets. We found good reviews here on Citysearch about FO Design and it has been a wonderful experience working with them ever since then! Felicitas designed our 2 BR apt near Lincoln Center for the past year. I was looking for a clean, fresh, modern design and her work was just what we were looking for. Felicitas helped us from the very beginning. She was flexible in dealing with our ever changing budget, given the financial crisis at the time last fall. We also had an extremely picky condo board approval process with the architects and condo managers, but Felicitas accommodated them with necessary paperwork in a timely manner. During this process, I learned that I was expecting a baby girl. Felicitas made certain that the approval process would be expedited to get the construction started in our apt in time for my delivery. She worked closely with the contractors on-site during the construction process, making sure that errors are minimal. Once that phase is done, she will work hard to furnish the apt. according to the plan. We have been very pleased with our apt renovations and furnishings! It feels especially good to come home to an apt. that feels like home, especially now with a baby. The color scheme in our apt soothes us as we come home from our hectic work lives. FO Design is highly recommended and did an outstanding job for us! There are so many things we love - our oak floors, kitchen countertops, backsplash, comfy sofa, wallpaper, blinds, lighting, bathroom tiles, etc. Other than her work, Felicitas, along with her contacts, have all been very personable and a pleasure to work with.

Superb designer

by Indie at Citysearch

We have a 2-bedroom in Washington Heights which needed a lot of design work. Felicitas worked with our tastes and gave us lots of options for our apartment and we love how it turned out. Also, Felicitas is very organized and was able to organize the contractor, paperhangers, etc to get everything done within a week while we were on vacation. She was also able to make huge changes to our apartment while staying within our budget. Truly great to work with, and a talented (and very nice!) designer.

• Pros: Really nice, very organized, great taste, flexible

Excellent Designer -- so easy to work with!

by habigera at Citysearch

Felicitas is an excellent designer and so easy to work with. She helped turn my one bedroom downtown apartment into a beautiful, unique and very liveable space. I get compliments on it every time I have people over! Recognizing my need for storage space, she designed built-in cabinetry that has made all the difference in the world -- she has an incredible ability to visualize the best way to use space efficiently. She was also great at working within my budget and flexible with materials, colors, and furniture despite my inability to make any decision easy!! She was able to find a multitude of options (whether it was chair fabric, curtain fabric or side tables) all of which worked well in the room and all of which suited my particular "ask"... i never would have known the full potential of my apartment without her!

excellent designer, extensive materials knowledge

by erikaonyc at Citysearch

We hired Ms Oefelein to help us with the renovation of our 3BR home on the upper East Side.

This included the gut job of kitchen and bath rooms as well as the installation of new floors and materials throughout.

What had appealed to us what Ms Oefeleins Background as a materials and finishes instructor and we were not disappointed.

The finishes she selected for our 2 bath rooms, kitchen and rooms are spectacular.

At the beginning of the job we were not convinced that we would like wallpapers but we got quite an education as to what was available on the market.

Ms Oefelein showed us many modern and unexpected materials, the wall to wall carpeting we installed is a Green product and so are the wall coverings and paints we selected. Our new furnishings and window treatments are timeless, fun and functional at the same time.

Our apartment has turned into the wonderful home we always dreamed off! Thank you.

• Pros: highly creative and resourceful designer

Fabulous!!

by magdalene13 at Citysearch

Falicitas is an absolute pleasure to work with. She gives direct and clear instructions and is also extremely fair minded. Timely, coordinated, organized and with integrity. It simply does not get better than this. Apart from all that she has superb taste.