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“ I discovered Casabella in a magazine ad over six years ago and drove over to visit their shop on Cape Cod…..

I absolutely fell in love the minute I walked in the door and filed them away for future design plans.   Years later, when we started work on a three-story, 6,500... ”

I absolutely fell in love the minute I walked in the door and filed them away for future design plans.
 
Years later, when we started work on a three-story, 6,500 square foot concept-to-build home, I immediately reached out to Casabella because I knew they were busy. I desperately wanted their interior design services so I got on their radar early.
 
It was the best move I made. I just felt so comfortable with all of them, and well cared for. The design team delivered more than I could have dreamed—every single night I say to my husband, “I can’t believe this is ours!” Each room has original and distinct pieces and yet the entire home flows together so well.
 
We wanted to create a home that could accommodate our growing family and wanted it to feel welcoming and understated with a focus on comfort and ease of living. Michele and the design team managed to give it that “wow” factor and it’s still very inviting. Every room draws you in and makes you want to stay. The design details just continue to thrill me, right down to the roman shade in my laundry room, which is not exactly a glamorous place. One day while doing laundry I realized when the sun came in it illuminated little glass beads in the shade’s fabric giving it a gentle twinkle.
 
We live near the water but I didn’t want a coastal vibe. They did a superior job of honoring our location with color choices without making it feel beachy. A few times I stepped outside my comfort zone, per their suggestion, and the result was always amazing. They pivoted so well based on my input and they didn’t skip a beat when Covid hit. When certain items were delayed, they had alternatives and every single time I liked the alternative more than then original. I never felt like I settled for a second choice. I also loved being able to visit the shop and actually sit and experience some of the furniture pieces before making a decision.
 
The entire design team were all so responsive and always made themselves available whether by phone, email or text. I would easily give them a five star rating but Casabella’s design team deserves a ten…there aren’t enough stars, honestly.
 
The whole experience of working with Casabella was not at all stressful, in fact, it was really enjoyable. I am glad not all of the furniture is in because I don’t want it to be over yet.
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“ If I could give Michele and the Casabella team ten stars I would...

Our experience with them was exceptional, from start to finish they were professional, lovely to work with, and delivered on everything they promised.   My husband... ”

Our experience with them was exceptional, from start to finish they were professional, lovely to work with, and delivered on everything they promised.
 
My husband and I met with Michele after our builder recommended Casabella. We were starting from scratch on a design-to-build new construction 3600 square foot town home. We spent thirty minutes with Michele discussing our vision for the project and we just clicked—she understood what we wanted and we felt good about leaving the project in her hands.
 
I’ve worked with designers before, and those were certainly good experiences but the difference in working with Casabella is that we let them take this project all the way to the finish line and beyond. We were living in another state during most of the process so we had to depend on Casabella to manage all of it. They sourced everything for us, from furniture and artwork to sheets and dishtowels. To be honest, allowing them to manage the experience on every level was hard at first. I was convinced that there would be many items that I would not like and would need to return, but they nailed everything, even the artwork! It is impossible to select artwork for someone else, and yet, they did it. We’ve been in the house for ten days and the house is beyond sensational. Everyone that walks through is just blown away. It’s not over-decorated, and everything flows so beautifully from room to room; the colors, fabrics, and the look and feel--it’s just perfect.
 
It’s not just the look, it’s the personalization. Michele and the Casabella team are specialists in personalizing spaces. At the big reveal we found monogrammed robes in our bedroom. The most amazing thing was the bunk room where the main wall was painted with four life size rulers, each one personalized with the names of our grandchildren–that was so beyond our expectations. I could share ten more stories just like that. It is really astonishing when you consider that we were living out of state during the entire design process—but Michele and Shannon would confer with us via Zoom. During those meetings everything was very professional and sophisticated. She came prepared with renderings of each room accompanied by specialized packets with samples, colors and swatches she would send to us in the mail. We literally turned the keys over to Casabella and we made the right decision in doing that.
 
Michele, Shannon and the entire team are just so upbeat, and enthusiastic—it’s clear they love what they do which makes them so much fun to work with. I couldn’t work with anyone else at this point. It was the most stress-free, painless experience, and it was during a pandemic with supply chain issues. Everything they promised to us happened. We have friends who are still waiting on furnishings—ten months in. If you are lucky enough to work with everyone at Casabella—hand them the keys, walk away, relax and let them get to it, you’ll be thrilled with the final product.
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“ I discovered Casabella on Houzz while researching designers to work with us on our new home in Cape Cod...

The beach house they designed was voted Best in Class, and I loved what they did, so I visited their website and decided to reach out. We needed Casabella to completely reimagine our master bedroom, master bathroom, master sitting area and basement. Most... ”

The beach house they designed was voted Best in Class, and I loved what they did, so I visited their website and decided to reach out. We needed Casabella to completely reimagine our master bedroom, master bathroom, master sitting area and basement. Most importantly, we have young children and we really wanted to make our bedroom space that felt like a sanctuary—Casabella absolutely did that for us.
 
Michele and the Casabella team spent time getting to know us and working to understand what it was we wanted which made the process so much easier. We were completely gutting each space and so we asked Michele to give us three options for redesigning things from top to bottom. She and the team listened so well and they took care of everything from installing new double sinks, and a new shower, to new tile and lighting fixtures. The master bedroom sitting area was completely refurnished and Casabella conceived a really cool design that features cloth wallpaper. Now, everything flows nicely and when we come inside we feel like we are at home. They also kept everything within budget. In our basement Casabella gave the entire space new life. Everything they did, from lighting to furnishings, made it homier, and a place you want to spend time in.
 
Casabella’s attention to detail is really what blew us away—there were so many little things they added or considered that we would never have thought to do. Furnishings like the ottoman they designed for our sitting area—it’s not an item you would ever find in a store. It’s large, and rolls on wheels and flows perfectly with the space. In my office they placed several picture frames that have tree roots on them—they are just so cool and when I am on zoom calls people always ask me where I got them.
 
The new bathroom tile is one of our favorite things, and it was definitely a choice we would not have made. Michele and her team took us a bit out of our comfort zone but we trusted them completely and the results have been amazing. We are just so happy and pleased with the final look and feel in every room.
 
We really enjoyed working with Michele and her Casabella team. Anytime I called them with an issue, big or small, they responded immediately. In fact, the greatest thing I can say about Casabella is that we plan to hire them again. Our goal has been to redesign this house a piece at a time; we’ll hire them to help us next year on the kitchen and pantry.
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“ I met Michele, Casabella’s founder, through Susan, a mutual friend of ours...

I had seen her work in Susan’s home and loved it. When I was ready to redo the living room and dining room of our home—a traditional French Country house that my husband and I built thirty years ago— I wanted help updating both spaces.... ”

I had seen her work in Susan’s home and loved it. When I was ready to redo the living room and dining room of our home—a traditional French Country house that my husband and I built thirty years ago— I wanted help updating both spaces.
 
We chose them not just because they came highly recommended, but also because Casabella’s aesthetic fit our vision perfectly. When we met Beth, an interior designer at their Studio, we described our intention, a feeling more than a look: we wanted the rooms to feel calm, serene, and peaceful. Lots of cream and seafoam - a significant departure from the brighter colors we initially chose for the house back in the 90s.
 
Beth is a knowledgeable and well-prepared professional - and it was fun reviewing her design plan. My husband is a builder, so we find the design process enjoyable.
 
My favorite part was choosing fabrics -we reupholstered all the existing furniture in both rooms and also added new draperies. The pillows were especially fun to customize - so many different trims available. We also included a long hallway in our redesign; its open archways make it part of the room. We reupholstered the window seats there.
 
In the dining room, we have a row of French doors that run the length of a wall. We used the same drapes from the living room to pull the look together. We also reupholstered the dining chairs. A Phillip Jeffries watercolor wallpaper my husband and I had chosen for the room beautifully complements Casabella’s design.
 
We love these two rooms now and had a positive experience with Casabella.  I would give them five stars.
 
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“ My husband and I were seeking to downsize our current home in NY and move closer to our country club...

We found a house in the perfect location and decided to buy it—even though we never set foot in the house until we closed. After seeing it in person for the first time we knew it was going to be either a tear down or a complete gut job. We chose the latter. This house is a comp... ”

We found a house in the perfect location and decided to buy it—even though we never set foot in the house until we closed. After seeing it in person for the first time we knew it was going to be either a tear down or a complete gut job. We chose the latter.

This house is a completely different style than our previous home and we thought it would be a good idea to hire a professional interior designer. My inspiration for our new home was more of a New England/Nantucket type feel so I started doing research.

After searching the web and Pinterest for ideas and inspiration, I kept going back to a certain color scheme and style interiors that were designed by Casabella Interiors. I went to their website and was delighted to discover that I could potentially hire them. So I made a phone call and described the scope of the work. The rest is history!

Michele, owner of Casabella, and Shannon, interior designer, and I fit like a glove! We needed to replace everything in this house. The simple remodel we initially thought it would be turned into a massive 12 month project. They were involved in every aspect of this remodel/rebuild. They worked with our builder, our architect and team of contractors to custom design every inch of this 4,500 sq. ft. space. Michele and Shannon transformed this blank slate into our forever dream home!

I was extremely involved in the selection process with them while they meticulously managed every detail of this project. Our first home was custom, so they knew I wanted another custom designed home that wasn’t like any other in the area, and boy did they deliver! Whether it was me or the builder calling, sometimes we spoke 5-6 times a day. Our contractors relied on them to provide unique resources that they didn’t have access to — like countertops, doors and railings. They even went so far as designing windows with a manufacture as we couldn’t find exactly what we wanted. They also made a very impactful recommendation for our front porch roofline. They suggested creating an arch and a set of double doors for our entryway. They also recommended adding stone to the front exterior for another layer of dimension to the house. It's a much softer look.

It's obvious today when I walk through our home how thoughtful they were about bringing the best out of each room with special details. I also love interior design and because I don’t put myself in a box, we had a lot of fun exploring different colors, textures, and styles. One example was the wide plank flooring that we imported from Italy. They also worked with the carpenters to design decorative ceilings that I so wanted in my home, like the coffered ceiling in the kitchen, decorative beams in our living room, and a hub and spoke ceiling in our sitting room.

Our office had beautiful custom built-ins which didn’t leave a lot of wall space, so they added a Philip Jeffries wood veneer wallpaper to the ceiling that matched the color of the built-ins. Again, an amazing detail that brought color and texture to the space.

They also used marble tile to create a piece of artwork over my pantry sink. Their cabinet maker crafted one of a kind built-ins and custom cabinetry in the kitchen, living room, wet bar, master bath and pantry. Whether it was finishing touches like pillows, rugs, and hardware or more prominent elements like furniture, tile, and the paint scheme, Michele and Shannon were highly organized and managed every last nuance of the project so I didn't have to worry about a thing!

They nailed every last detail—and never missed a deadline—‑so it was clear that they have years of experience working remotely with clients. They also collaborated effortlessly with my contractors—which is no simple thing in a male-dominated industry. I appreciate how Michele and Shannon listened and understood my vision, but also brought years of expertise to the table. If something didn't sit right with her, Michele would revisit it until it was perfect.

I will never forget the day of our big reveal! I was a bundle of nerves! This was now going to be our forever home and the time and energy that we all spent on this house just seemed overwhelming! But it felt like everything conspired to make this experience magical — which it was! The snow was falling lightly outside and my husband and I stepped through the front door to find candles burning softly, music playing and the magic of what Casabella did for us wrapped around us like a warm blanket! It was beautiful and it was home! Tears start flowing and everywhere we turned was more and more beautiful! They nailed it! In every way! The personal touches with pictures just meant so much! They poured their heart and soul into this project and we could see and feel it! What more could you ask for? An amazing experience with two amazing people! I couldn’t have had a better experience and can’t imagine working with anyone else!

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“ As a busy executive, I’m out of the country a bit. So when I hired Casabella to decorate the new guest quarters in my second home, I needed someone to manage the entire project and keep it moving forward...

They not only worked around my schedule, but they also coordinated every big and small detail. It made the process super easy. I trusted them with my vision, as well. Sometimes designers decorate a place the way they want, and they're not good listeners. So when they finish a proj... ”

They not only worked around my schedule, but they also coordinated every big and small detail. It made the process super easy. I trusted them with my vision, as well. Sometimes designers decorate a place the way they want, and they're not good listeners. So when they finish a project, you get a little too much of their style. Michele and her team were much more attuned to my needs.

Since I was a regular at their shop, I knew I loved their aesthetic. They also carry one-of-a-kind things. Designers go to the same shows, so you tend to see things over and over again. Michele instinctively understands that no one wants a home that looks like someone else’s.

I purchased a classic Cape shingle-style home and renovated the space over my 3-car garage – which included a kitchenette, bedroom, bathroom, and gym. Casabella coordinated with my project manager and arranged to look at the new space – and get a sense of my style from the main house. I'm not a person who wants to go through a thousand fabric books – instead, I'm a let's-cut-to-the-quick decision-maker. So when I sat down for the design presentation with my nephew, I was excited they understood what I wanted and what the space was about for me. Because I loved everything they laid out – including furniture, rugs, fabrics, upholstery, shades—our discussion couldn't have gone smoother. I think we finished in about an hour. They pushed me out of my comfort zone with design elements I wouldn't have considered on my own – which I appreciate.

I liked that I didn't have to think twice after making a decision. Casabella worked their magic and was super helpful in the way they took care of everything. I'm not at the house full-time, so when the reveal day arrived, I was amazed by how it all came together. They wove accessories (artwork, lamps, throws, etc.) throughout the space, so it felt custom finished. From the cushions and pillows in the banquet to the fabric shades with tailored accents to the linens on the bed, which set off the dramatic headboard, every inch of the space looked beautiful.

When my guests comment on their design, they often say they've never seen the furnishings and accents before. That means a lot to me. I can't say enough good things about Michele and her team. I highly recommend Casabella.

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