Margaret Carter Interiors

She found the contractor for me and worked with me tirelessly to get the right materials. I used the combination of honeyonics marble and granite. The combination of the colors and paint and fixtures really brought it together. The paint job is amazing. She identified the colors for the granite and the paint very well. I am well pleased with the end result and plan to use her in the future.

Margaret has been very punctual and professional. She took time to learn the scope of project and then focused on finding pieces that will best meet our needs. The next step includes finalizing product orders which will be handled by her professional staff. She makes the process easy.

I was getting ready to close on the purchase of a condo and knew I wanted to replace the existing laminate flooring and carpet with hardwood. I was concerned about choosing the right species and type of material to fit my personal style as well as the architectural style of my apartment. I met with Margaret at her location and we looked over pictures of the apartment as well as clippings of possible flooring choices. During the one-hour consultation she helped me narrow down and prioritize the possibilities. We also discussed considerations for the backsplash and she recommended a source for purchasing tile.

Margaret was terrific to work with and provided us with some great ideas for our home... from common sense stuff (that we never thought of before) to some great ideas for rearranging/repurposing our existing furniture and decor items. She was very helpful in making our home more livable in the short term and gave us some ideas of what we could do in the future.

Margaret came to my house as we arranged, listened to my specific and general questions and we worked together for over two hours. She suggested getting new dining room chairs instead of reupholstering old ones but then also suggested the kind of fabric to look for to reupholster a living room chair. Together we looked at light fixtures and accessories on specific web sites which she recommended. With her guidance, I decided on a particular light fixture for the dining room which we saw on line. As for other more creative ideas, she commented when she did not think certain items should be replaced and helped me to rethink options about updating the kitchen. She was very flexible, helped me estimate costs of each option and was totally accepting if I told her certain recommendations were beyond my budget. I felt totally comfortable talking to her and sharing my reactions. She offered many ideas creative ideas I would not have thought of but was never pushy or aggressive if I did not like what she suggested. Now that I have implemented some of her recommendations, I am thrilled with the results; it was exactly what I wanted to accomplish.

I found Margaret Carter using Angie's List when I decided to paint the interior of my DC rowhouse in March of 2013. I had no idea which colors to choose beyond shades of white without losing precious light. My downstairs is long and narrow and one wall is exposed brick, with windows at end end of the house. As a result, I get limited light and have always had all of the walls and crown molding various shades of white to "brighten" the area. At first, I reached out to Margaret strictly for a paint consultation and she was able to meet with me within a week of my initial request. Margaret was enthusiastic right off the bat. Within a single hour, she had chosen a beautiful array of colors for my entire home. She also conceptualized a unique idea for the crown molding in my downstairs, which is now painted a glossy molasses. It has added depth, warmth, and character to my house that I would never have have envisioned without her assistance. Margaret provided me with instructions for how to select and manage a painter, and spoke with me at length about the process and how to best ensure that the painting is done professionally and to my liking. Margaret drafted a list of all selected colors, detailed instructions on paint type and brand, and some basics for managing the process. After further thought (and based on how thrilled I was with Margaret herself) I opted to have Margaret take charge and coordinate the entire project on my behalf. Margaret and her assistant, Sophie, worked tirelessly to ensure the project was done to specifications and in a manner that didn't impact my day-to-day life in the house. Margaret used a painter and team that she works closely with on a regular basis. The painter was absolutely fantastic and the paint job looks stunning. Margaret and Sophie oversaw the process and kept me updated on what work was ongoing while I was away for part of the project. I cannot begin to express how much the new paint has transformed my home. The quality of the work and the detailing (including the painting of all my crown molding upstairs and downstairs) was top-notch. I have received several compliments -- not just on the colors, but also on the quality of the painting itself. Margaret also set forth to assist me with new window treatments, and is in the process now of helping me redecorate my master bedroom. I cannot say enough about her enthusiasm, intuition, and professionalism. She is an absolute delight to work with a truly has a gift when it comes to interior design. Sophie is equally delightful and excellent at project coordination. The overall process was seamless and the result has been fantastic. I cannot speak more highly about Margaret Carter Interiors, and recommend her and her team highly for paint consultation, painting coordination, and design services.

Margaret consulted with us and helped us select interior paint colors for our new home. Given our busy schedules she was flexibile in working with us over email before the appointment and then really spent quality time on "rounding out the picture" when we met her face to face. We are so pleased with the process and the final outcome. She not only helped us select the colors but then gave us tips on what we should communicate to the painters in terms of please do and please don't... We really feel like she went above and beyond and was so much fun to work with.

Overall it went well and we had interesting discussions, but again it was a bit disappointing not to get all my answers.

I can't say enough good things about Margaret. She was incredibly informative and just plain fun to work with. She was punctual and either took my calls or returned them very quickly. I really feel like I received the full value and then some for the money spent. She has great style. I looked at some of the other designers on this site who have a lot of reviews but their homes seemed to reflect an older approach to design and didn't have a more updated feel for the home that I wanted. She really listened to my goals for the home: I wanted a brighter space that reflected my style that my fiance and I could live in now but wouldn't have to change too much in a year when it became a rental. The main things that I thought needed changing and that I needed help with were picking out paint color for an entire condo plus figuring out how to lay out the lights and ceiling fan in a very dark and odd-shaped living room. She also had to find paint that would be bright to fit my taste but not too loud for my fiance's taste. The colors she picked out were shades I hadn't considered but make perfect sense now. She also managed to find a color that helps a bathroom that was designed by my bachelor fiance blend better with the rest of the home. She steered me towards changes that would give me the feel that I'm looking for now but also away from expensive choices that, while nice, wouldn't make sense a year from now when someone else was living there. She packed so much information into that two hour window. She helped me, not only with the paint and lights but with room layout and multiple other details that help create the look I am hoping for. When I move to my new home, I will be contacting her again.

I connected with Margaret from the first phone call. She was more money than some of the others but I am really glad we went with her. Margaret asked a lot of questions about our likes and our budget and wanted to make sure we did not waste money on the wrong things. I can?t believe how much there is to know about hiring painters.The way we put the bid together saved us so much money. Margaret paid for herself by that tip alone. Not to mention how collaborative and intuitive she was with us picking colors. She even picked a fun color for my laundry room because I loved this one color that was too much for the main part of the house. I have so many things I want to do to this house.The next will be the master bath.I plan to call Margaret again. She was a great color coach. I am so glad I met Margaret.She was just right for me.

While we have consulted Margaret about literally every room in our home, our most recent consultation related to updating the exterior of our 1910 Arlington home -- in particular, we have struggled in finding the elements for a fresh look to an old world home that has a very noticeable green roof and three different additions with three different types of siding that we think detracts from the charm of the house. To make things more complicated, we are on a very tight budget, and the painter has told us that it would be prohibitively expensive to try to paint the different siding, which we knew we could not do. After going back and forth on this amongst ourselves, we once again called Margaret. Margaret came up with multiple design and color options for us that each play well to the roof's color and the natural surroundings while giving the house a fresh and clean overhaul with a hospitable and welcoming look. She had different permutations for the exterior, the window frames, the doors, the porch, the columns, etc. She is so creative, and she visualized all these different combinations almost instantly. Her flexibility in adapting to our stated and evolving preferences and limitations makes her stand out amongst designers. We know that once it is warm enough to implement her recommendations, we will have a fresh, sophisticated, yet welcoming look that will make our house stand out amongst a neighborhood of lovely traditional homes.

Our home was built in 1972 and has had very few updates to the interior since then. I chose Margaret Carter Interiors based on member reviews and after reviewing her (and many other candidates') websites. I loved her portfolio and was confident she could give our home the facelift it needs. We decided to arrange an initial consultation, with the plan that we would like her to help us renovate three of the bathrooms, as well as help us select new lighting, paint and carpeting, and oversee the contractors performing these updates. During this first meeting, Margaret and I walked through the entire house, including the basement that we had renovated a couple years ago, so she could get an idea of our taste and what we hoped to accomplish with the renovations. She listened attentively, asked the right questions and took notes as we went along - and it was apparent that she quickly was able to assess what would help transform our house into a beautiful place to live. We discussed ideas for the bathrooms, as well as ways to brighten several rooms. We decided to start with a lighting project, to make a quick visual impact on some of the rooms. I was pleased with the variety of options Margaret presented for each of the rooms and appreciated that she suggested that I order our selections online, rather than employ her to do so (as this way, we could save the cost of her fees which could then be applied to other areas of the house). With the lighting figured out, we then moved on to the bathroom remodeling project which we are in the midst of now. Margaret has been terrific to work with on this project, narrowing down tile, vanity, window treatment and fixture options to provide us with choices that are not only within our taste but also that keep us within our budget. She has really helped us create a balance - ensuring that we got some of those "but I really LOVE this one" items, while finding savings in other areas. I am very pleased so far. Margaret has a great sense of color and style, and she and Sophie - whom Margaret has assigned as our project manager - are open, responsive, professional and a pleasure to work with. They have been very accommodating of my work schedule and have gone out of their way to make this easy on us. I am excited to see how the bathroom renovations turn out, as Margaret has helped us select some really beautiful products. I will update this review when the bathroom renovations have been completed and we move on to painting and carpeting the house.

Margaret was up front about her limitations with kitchen remodels and took on my space planning project only after I confirmed that I didn?t need a detailed, spec by spec mock up. She really understood what my home needed from the moment she stepped in the door. I immediately trusted her judgment and designer's intuition. Her hourly rate is a bit steep for my budget, but hey-- you get what you pay for. I'm glad I made the investment and now have a good plan in place for my remodel/redesign. All in all, I couldn?t be more pleased. Margaret is a great designer and a beautiful spirit.

We hired Margaret to help us select a color palette for our home. Our home is 5 years old and it was time to paint the off white used by the builder. My husband and I both wanted color, but we were having a hard time finding the right tones and color combinations that would work well from room to room. He is more comfortable with bolder colors and I was concerned that they would look tacky or be offensive to the eye. Margaret did a great job of quickly tuning into our individual styles and preferences. She did a brief brainstorming session where she pulled a number of colors and we started looking at color combinations, then we began to focus on ‘telling a story’. We ended up with beautiful neutrals that are complemented by a number of modern and sophisticated bolder colors to accentuate certain walls and architectural features. My husband and I are both happy with all the color choices and can’t wait for the painters to complete the job. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. Margaret was professional, punctual, and easy to work with. She is passionate about her work and has great instinct. I would certainly use her again.

I cannot say enough good things about Margaret. She is a fun, funky, professional decorator. She can instantly hone in on your style and steer you in the right directions. She helped me select me select fabric for window coverings and I could not be happier with my choices and Margaret's direction about the style and hardware. You cannot go wrong when you work with her.

We purchased a new home last year and had been looking for a designer to help us furnish and design the interiors. Margaret was recommended to us through a good friend. We were moving into a larger home, so we wanted Margaret to find new furniture and art. She edited out certains things, but found a great way to incorporate our favorite chairs. We wanted to paint the whole house in calm colors, and she showed us ones we hadn't initially thought of, but we really love them now. We have three young kids, so we did a lot with fabrics to find more "spill-proof" ones. I think this brings a lot of originality to our house. We customized fabrics and finishes for the living room, and then that influenced our choices on side chairs and lamps, so it was lot of fun. Margaret was really good about finding different options for each room, and she would try to find things that my husband and I could both agree on! Also, her contractor was very helpful and worked around our busy schedules to update the kitchen and bathrooms as well.

Very Good experience. I was hesitant to have someone come in and help me tackle that which seemed insurmountable, and I felt embarrassed because I didn't feel comfortable inviting friends over to visit. Over a couple of meetings and visits, Margaret and her team made me feel comfortable to let others handle things that I wasn't doing, didn't have the skill, and didn't want to do. I have reclaimed spaces in my rowhouse that had not been been there before Margaret Carter Interiors, and it makes for a much more pleasant atmosphere to come home to a better designed home.

The experience was great. She was very helpful and receptive. The price was fair.

I contacted the company based on the reviews on Angie's List and their really nice design portfolio. The hourly price was high, but several people who spent around $300 for an hour or two worth of advice said it was worth it. My inquiry was quickly returned the next day. I was told they were booked, they could not take on project, but that they wished well. Although I appreciated the timely response, I was disappointed. I have to assume that since they have special promotion/coupon offering on Angie's List that they are looking for new business. If there is a minimum budget they'll take on, they should say that up front. So, Angie's lists folks should be clear that even though the reviews suggest otherwise only big jobs are likely to be considered.

As should be evident, we had a very good experience. Margaret Carter Interiors is not for bargain shoppers, but if quality work at fair prices is what a client is looking for it would be hard to beat them.

Margaret was warm and friendly and quickly got a feel for our sense of style. I'd never worked with a decorator before and I was concerned that she would push a particular color or concept. But Margaret carefully read our reactions to certain palletes, and even looked at my clothes for color and style. She helped us choose an amazing set of complementary colors for every area in our 2,500 sqf home. Margaret gave us some really good tips and let us know how and where we could save some money on rugs we intend to purchase. She also very patiently answered my questions about a wide array of decorating issues, including boundaries for a backsplas, that were just not clear to me. Although our original intent was just to have Margaret consult on color, we really trust her advice and eventually plan to consult with her on other projects.

Margaret Carter was extremely pleasant, courteous, and professional at our initial consultation and spent a lot of time walking me through the design process and outlining what to expect throughout the execution of the design. She and her staff were just as concerned about the costs as I was and worked hard to keep me focused on the budget. There was an issue with one of the subcontractors, but Margaret met with him and me to resolve the issue to my complete satisfaction. After the initial consultation, I spent a considerable time with Feodora, the project manager assigned by Margaret. Feodora was just as courteous, professional, and thorough as Margaret. Feodora was great about supervising the subcontractors, so I did not have take too much time off from work. From start to finish, I could not have been any happier, and it's a pleasure to look around my home and appreciate Margaret's and her team's hard work. I highly recommend Margaret Carter Interiors.

First, let me just say that Margaret is awesome. We recently bought a home and are doing renovations on the house. Our contractor has been pressing us about finalizing our paint color selection, and it was very challenging for me....I needed professional help fast. We called Margaret on Monday, and after not hearing from her, I gave her a follow-up call on Thursday just to check in. After apologizing for not getting back to me sooner (she's been swamped with other projects), she invited us to her home/office for a consultation that Sunday. I was so thankful, that she made time for us, otherwise she wouldn't have been able to come to our home until the second or third week in December. She was very accomodating! I was very impressed with her from the moment we walked in the door of her home/office. Her home is beautifully decorated (by her of course), and her personality is great. She was a joy to work with. We came to the meeting with several pictures of each room in our house, artwork that will be displayed throughout the house, and pictures of our furniture. We met for about an hour and a half. She worked her magic and created a color pallette for our home that is BEAUTIFUL and perfect for us. She hit the nail on the head with all of her color suggestions. I will definitely be using her design services in the near future.

She is very good. I have to get back to her for some additional consultation. She is terrific. She was fun, efficient and had good ideas. She referred additional resources and was very helpful. It is still a work in process and I don?t know the final cost.

She went through our whole home and told us where to arrange furniture and what pictures/accesories to use in each room. She was amazing. She had a wonderfully calm spirit during a very stressful time for our family. We had just bought the home and were still moving in. She was so quick and her ideas were amazing. Our home is so beautiful and she got it all done in such a short amount of time to make our home feel beautiful and uncluttered.