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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

45 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 51-64 of 64 reviews

JAN K.
01/2015
5.0
interior designers, window treatments
  + 0 more
Great- Sara in wonderful!
Description of Work: Walked thought home & gave me great decorating advices.

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

Sandra L.
01/2015
5.0
interior designers, window treatments
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: provided ideas ... very professional

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

Arthur L.
07/2014
4.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I asked for ideas to refresh my living room. She suggested painting a single wall and placing 4 chairs in an arc around the tv. It was ok

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0


Response from Design Emporium
Hi [member name removed], I am so sorry that I did not meet your standards as a designer. Maybe if you could expand on your review, it would help me with my other consultations Sara Monahan The Design porium.

Carolyn C.
07/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Went fine. Knowledgeable

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
$90

Gertrude R.
06/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: great. Very helpful and professional. Lovely lady.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

maureen S.
06/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: We had a two hour evaluation of our decorating needs. Very friendly, perceptive, and willing to point out flaws without pushing for follow up. Suggested changes to wall colors and obtained large swatches for us. We were not looking for added services at this time, but rather an objective eye that could provide good critique. We got what we paid for and were satisfied with the visit.

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

$99

Kathy L.
06/2014
4.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Owner recommended paint colors for the entire house and gave me some good decorating ideas-very helpful at a very reasonable cost. |

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Victoria T.
02/2014
4.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: Gave feedback and ideas for living room, dining room and family room.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$59.99

Response from Design Emporium
Hi [member name removed], I m interested to know why you gave me a B on Quality and Responsiveness as well as an allover rating of B. It would help me to improve my shortcomings with future customers. I really would appreciate a response. Thank you very much. Sara Monahan The Design Emporium

Sheila S.
01/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
see above.
Description of Work: Angie's List offered two hrs. of design services for $99 and Sarah Monahan was the designer, She was most generous with her knowledge. Gave me suggestions for how to furnish sitting area off kitchen, rugs in other parts of house, countertop ideas for kitchen renovation.

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

Cathy C.
01/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
She was prompt and friendly.
Description of Work: Sarah advised and consulted on point choices and brought a plethora of selections. She also advised on 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
$100

paula L.
01/2014
3.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0


Response from Design Emporium
Could you explain why you gave me the ratings you did? It would help me to better serve my customers in the future. Thank you very much. Sara Monahan The Design Emporium

Mary N.
10/2013
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: She helped me with pre-move design decisions: paint colors, furniture arrangement, etc. We'll meet again soon, post-move, to revisit the plan and begin to add embellishments such as pillow and window treatments.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Sherry B.
05/2010
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
Project was completed in an hour
Description of Work: Helped select paint sample for exterior of 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
$100
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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