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Design Emporium

Interior Design and Decorating, Window Treatments, Home Staging,

About us

Sara Monahan owner of Design Emporium has been doing an astounding project for 30 years since 1980 executing home designs to create a client's desired environment. Sara puts passion on her work she provides an incomparable and elegant output. She serves around Carefree, Cave Creek, Scottsdale, Glendale, and most of the surrounding areas. Services offered are Interior Design: Consultation, Paint Selection, Wallpaper, Interior Window Treatments(excluding shutters), Upholstery, Home Staging, Furniture Placement, Bedding, and Pillows. Not Offered: Furniture, Flooring, Shutters, Repairs, Installation Only, Bath or Kitchen Design, Lighting, Accesories, Wall hangings, Landscape Design, Sales or Installation of Artwork, Remodeling, Motorization.

Business highlights

44 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Interior Design: Consultation, Paint Selection, Wallpaper, Interior Window Treatments(excluding shutters), Upholstery, Home Staging, Furniture Placement, Bedding and Pillows.

Services we don't offer

Furniture, Flooring, Shutters, Repairs, Installation Only, Bath or Kitchen Design, Lighting, Accesories, Wall hangings, Landscape Design, Sales or Installation of Artwork, Remodeling, Motorization.

Amenities

Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.764 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
75%
4
16%
3
5%
2
3%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.8
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 64 reviews

John A.
12/2019
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
Herein begins my recommendations and ratings of this individual and the extent to which I was impressed. Sara was exceptionally professional from our interactions from the very beginning with her clear, thoughtful and precise information regarding every detail of the project from beginning to the final finishing touch of which she personally took on the responsibility of overseeing and managing in person on the final day of its completion in radiant beauty as projected. "In a word, Exquisite, is my rating for her work on November 26, 2019."
Description of Work: I hired her to redesign the appearance of my dining room window and sliding glass door as to curtains, shades, etc.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Design Emporium
Thank you for your kind review. It was such pleasure to work with you. Look forward to working with you in the future.

Bobby A.
10/2019
5.0
interior designers, window treatments
  + 0 more
Sara was tireless in her search for my demanding tastes. There is no company in Phoenix that offers her range of specialist providers. Believe me, I was ready to give up, but for Sara's wide knowledge and her extra efforts to get me the right catalogs and the right samples. Her crew are extremely creative, and their work is exemplary. If you need anything unusual either in materials or in design, Design Emporium is your best and, after all my searching, only choice in Phoenix. That's why I left the price in my review as N/A.
Description of Work: Exotic Window Covering

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

Response from Design Emporium
Thank you [Member Name Removed]. I always try my hardest to satisfy my customers. This was a bit of a challenge but we did it.

Bonnie G.
10/2018
5.0
remodeling, window treatments
  + 0 more
She did a great and fabulous job. She was always there when I needed her and she was wonderful. I would hire here again in a heartbeat.
Description of Work: We did paint colors, blinds, backsplash colors in the kitchen,, wood ceramic flooring, and living room carpeting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Mike G.
04/2016
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
it went very well, she started by asking what colors we liked and went from there. we are so happy with the colors that were chosen. We couldn't have done this without Sara's guidance.
Description of Work: Sara helped us pick interior paint colors

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Elizabeth N.
06/2015
4.0
interior designers, window treatments
  + 0 more
Overall it went well. She was late, but not her fault, had wrong directions.
Description of Work: Decorating services. Helped pick out paint colors for interior, discussed types of flooring, I want get, and window treatments.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

$150

Donna L.
04/2015
5.0
interior designers, window treatments
  + 0 more
We appreciated Sara's professionalism & ability to recognize the scope of our project extended beyond the color of floor tile & paint. She suggested ways to blend the 3 spaces of our Great Room together using fabric, window treatments & back splash tile. The immediate improvement was helping rearrange our sectional, making the spaces flow into a more inviting area.
Description of Work: The 90's era tile in our Great Room has been a decorating stumbling block since we bought our house 6 months ago. Sara helped us choose paint colors & window treatments that work with our tile, saving us a lot of mess & expense.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Response from Design Emporium
Thank you so much for the review. I try to work very hard to satisfy my clients. And your are one of the nicest clients I have ever had. I look forward to a lasting relationship. Sara Monahan

Pat S.
01/2015
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
Sara was extremely thorough with her suggestions, never hurried us with decisions, very patient.
Description of Work: Design service - Paint colors for entire home. Advice on picture hanging, furniture arrangement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Judy S.
01/2015
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
walk through went well some suggestions given for getting house ready to go on market.
Description of Work: Staging help to her the house ready to sell

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Deborah C.
01/2015
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
Sara arrived on time. helped with many design ideas-very helpful.
Description of Work: Design service.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Response from Design Emporium
Hi [name removed], I hope we can continue to do business together. Sara The Design Emporium

Karen H.
09/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
Sara was very personable and knowledgeable in helping me with paint colors for my home.
Description of Work: Paint color consultation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Victoria T.
09/2014
4.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
It was good. She was very professional, gave swatches and suggestions. Listened and provided her opinions and suggestions. Did measurements for windows and gave an estimate of services if I used her to complete decorating.
Description of Work: Give suggestions on interior designs

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Margarita A.
08/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
Sara showed up early but was willing to wait till the appointment time since I was waiting for my husband. She was very knowledgeable in colors and how I should paint different rooms in my home. She picked out some great colors and her biggest contribution was helping me narrow down what it is that I like and what I don't. She is sending me some paint swatches in the colors we selected. I have a large home, so there were lots of rooms to go through and 2 hours wasn't really enough but she stayed a little after the two hours ended just to complete our conversation. I really appreciated that she didn't handle the job like a punch clock but took the time to make sure my questions were answered, I will be hiring her again in the future once we have made some of the improvements that she already suggested.
Description of Work: Sara helped us with decorating our home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Judi L.
08/2014
4.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
Sara is a sweetheart. However, there were 2 things that didn't go well for me. 1) She had no portfolios. 2) Her resources were scarce as she has been on Angie's List only 2 years.
Description of Work: N/A

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
punctuality
5.0


Karen M.
08/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
I got useful ideas and felt the service was reasonably priced and well worth it.
Description of Work: Consultation on arrangement of furniture & artwork after move.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

MARY ANN G.
08/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
Good, Sarah spent time and helped me with ideas for future work with curtains, fabric, and scale of furniture placement as I had just moved. Will call her for follow up
Description of Work: helped with space and scale in rooms. Suggested ideas for window coverings and upholstering

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Stella P.
07/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
Sara came on time and walked through the house with me as I took notes. She suggested moving my things around and possible purchases to enhance the decor of my home. Every idea seemed to make sense. Some things we moved immediately, others like wall art, I moved later. I asked and she answered questions about wall color and window coverings. I made good use of the full two hours. I would recommend her to everyone.
Description of Work: Home decorating ideas

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Pamela W.
06/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
Sara was on time, very pleasant and she had great suggestions for all of the above ideas. When we make the permanent move to AZ, I will consult with her further.
Description of Work: Furniture placement ideas. Flooring suggestions. Kitchen counter top suggestions. Ideas for interior painting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Jamie S.
06/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
She was on time and very pleasant. We are first time home buyers and have never had to paint the outside of our house before. We were surprised at how different the color look on the sample cards vs. on an actual house. She helped us go around the neighborhood matching colors so we could see what it would like. The two hours went by really fast so we did not really have time to focus on anything else. She had a little bit of time to give us a few suggestions for the inside of the house.
Description of Work: She helped us pick out the outside color of our house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Gertrude R.
06/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
Sara was a delight. Very helpful and easy to work with. I enjoyed all of her suggestions and will her again.
Description of Work: Suggestion for re-arranging furniture – sprucing up and de-cluttering. Replacing counter top.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Antoinette S.
06/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
She came on time. She did an interior design consultation and did what we expected her to do. It was a good experience.
Description of Work: Interior Design Consultation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

susan W.
05/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
Sara was on time and reasonably price. It went well and she gave me some good ideas.
Description of Work: Sara came because I wanted advice on staging 3 rooms prior to putting my house up for sale.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$999

Jennifer F.
05/2014
4.0
interior designers, window treatments
  + 0 more
Was pleasant. She gave suggestions in colors and showed me examples from her book on window coverings, so I got to see the latest products. She felt it would be better to wait until we picked out our flooring before deciding on our colors.
Description of Work: The appointment was a consultation for picking paint colors and suggestions for window treatments. We have some "problem" windows due to architectural design and height of windows.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Response from Design Emporium
Hi (Member name removed), Sorry about the "B" rating, don't know why. Could you elaborate on why I received the total response of "B".It will help me in future consultations. I would appreciate your comments Sara Monahan The Design Emporium

Ed W.
04/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
Everything was delightful. Sara was helpful, informative, & look forward to continuing on with her in the future.
Description of Work: Whole house consultation on interior design.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Michael D.
03/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
The service was great. She worked with what we had and gave ideas of how to improve it.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for two hours of interior design or home staging consultation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Nancy P.
03/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
Very helpful in selecting fabric to recover a very comfortable, but old club chair which needs to be reupholstered.
Description of Work: Made some recommendations most of which didn't require additional expenditure. Also recommended a cornice for the french door in the living room which I thought looked a bit bare without any covering.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
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Contact information

Cave Creek Area, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

https://designemporiumphoenix.com

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
20879759
Trade License Expiration
12/31/2021

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Interior Design and Decorating,
Window Treatments,
Home Staging,
Wallpaper,
Upholstering

FAQ

Design Emporium is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Design Emporium accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Design Emporium does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Design Emporium offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Design Emporium offers a 10% senior discount.
No, Design Emporium does not offer emergency services.
No, Design Emporium does not offer warranties.
Design Emporium offers the following services: Interior Design: Consultation, Paint Selection, Wallpaper, Interior Window Treatments(excluding shutters), Upholstery, Home Staging, Furniture Placement, Bedding and Pillows.
Furniture, Flooring, Shutters, Repairs, Installation Only, Bath or Kitchen Design, Lighting, Accesories, Wall hangings, Landscape Design, Sales or Installation of Artwork, Remodeling, Motorization.

Contact information

Cave Creek Area, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

https://designemporiumphoenix.com