DESIGN Q & A

Interior Design and Decorating, Architects, Siding

About us

Design Q&A provides independent Interior and Exterior Remodeling design to help clients redesign their homes with good taste & objective advice affordably. Our clients choose the level of service they need from a 2 hour in-home design consultation to full color 3D remodeling plans showing them and contractors what their project will look like upon completion. Call 612.600.1681 for a quote today!

Business highlights

19 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Independent Interior & Exterior Remodeling Design via 3D renderings and On-The-Spot advice. We love or clients and help them plan Kitchens, Baths, Basements, Great Rooms, Offices, Bedrooms, Dormers, Additions. For your exterior we help with anything from simple Curb Appeal Ideas to Full Exterior Remodeling Plans that include Color, Siding Types, Window & Door Style, Roof Color, Stone Placement and Landscape Integration.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9174 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
6%
3
2%
2
2%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 151-174 of 174 reviews

Meghan P.
07/2015
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$109

BARBARA C.
05/2015
5.0
architect, interior designers
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Paul from Design Q & A came to our home to give us some ideas on what we could do with our 1959 kitchen that we wanted to completely gut and remodel. He gave us some very good ideas that we will incorporate in the remodel when we start the project. He was knowledgeable and easy to work with. When I purchased the deal, my husband and I were on an extended vacation and we could not schedule the appointment until two months later. He worked around that with no problem. I would use him again in the future.

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

Response from DESIGN Q & A
Hi [Member Names Removed], Thank you for the nice review. You were fun to work with too and I hope that you have been able to find a contractor to work with on your kitchen. Good luck with your remodel and please let me know if you get stuck or wish to discuss aesthetics more along the way. Thanks again, Paul

Val B.
05/2015
5.0
architect, interior designers
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: We had an an initial in house design consult for the Angies list price. We decided to add additional design drawings for our kitchen. Paul gave us 9 various designs! He was open to me sending thoughts and photos during the process. We went through a few changes and have just finalized our designs! So exciting!

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
$700

Response from DESIGN Q & A
Dear [member name removed], Thank you for the great review I really appreciate you taking your time to do it. You two were a pleasure to work with and I wish you luck with your project. I know it will look great but I think it will be a lot more open and functional that your present kitchen. Thanks again, Paul

Victoria R.
03/2015
5.0
architect, interior designers
  + 0 more
unknown

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from DESIGN Q & A
Dear (removed member name), Thank you for taking your time to write a review of our time together. I'm sorry that it took longer than expected to gt to your home but I hope you had actionable ideas to work with once I left. Thanks again, Paul

LORI A.
02/2015
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: GREAT!!! my second time having Paul out to help me update my decor. He helped me so much the first time, I had him back out for phase II. I also recommended him to my neighbors, who also had him out. | |He helped me pick a paint color for family room and rearrange furniture in a more aesthetic and functional way. Such a huge help.

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

Corinne M.
02/2015
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Paul helped me with ideas for updating my main floor area. Had some great ideas which I will use when working with my General Contractor.

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
$250

Andrea D.
12/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
unknown

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

anders W.
11/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
unknown

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
$110

Karl M.
10/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Paul provided a fresh perspective and several (but not too many) manageable options for us to consider.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$110

Carol O.
10/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
It worked out fine
Description of Work: Purchased Big Deal for 2 Hours of Professional Interior Design & Color Consultation 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
$109

Barbara S.
08/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Provided design ideas and drawings for complete remodel of entire main floor.

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
$1,700

Dhruv L.
07/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: He gave us a good idea and reassurance on the paint colors and other details that needed to be done to update our master bath.

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
$109

Maureen B.
07/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: He was very knowledgeable! We asked all our questions and walked around the house and he gave his professional opinion to all our issues. We were very pleased with the info and have since made changes to our home based on his advice.

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
$109

KRISTIN K.
06/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Angela S.
06/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Paul was just what I had hoped for. I was wanting design ideas for our home and another opinion about things I was considering. Paul gave me good ideas and a fresh outlook on things I didn't consider. He is knowledgable in his field and professional. I feel like the amount we covered in 2 hours was enough to last me the summer. I will definitely call Paul again when things in my home have progressed further.

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
$109

Gary H.
06/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: We initially hired Paul for a two hour consultation for $ 109 to provide ideas for remodeling our family room and adding a gas fireplace. This initial meeting went very well so we added $ 950 for Paul to generate six or so designs showing the fireplace, TV location and furniture placement. Paul initially did some 2-D layouts and then drew up several 3-D models of the most promising designs using the program 'SketchUp'. He emailed the files and we exchanged questions and comments via email and phone discussions to converge on a final design. I found Paul to be very creative and easy to work with. We are extremely pleased with the final design and there is no way we would have come up with this on our own. We have selected contractors and the remodeling is currently under way.

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
$1,059

Francis F.
06/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: The two hour consult was excellent. Based on some of the options discussed at the consult, we decided to keep working with Design Q&A to flesh out the most interesting ones and continue to have an open project with the company.

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
$109

Pamela B.
05/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$218

Kalpana T.
05/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
It was very good.
Description of Work: Provided consultancy on selecting interior wall 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
$110

John V.
03/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Paul was late but did call just prior to appointment time to let us know that he ran late at his prior appointment. He asked about our ideas for the rooms, looked at our current color choices, and then gave us ideas to help us start shopping for furniture and room colors to repaint and redecorate. Accomplished a lot in a very short time. He gave us some great helpful tips. Did stay past appointment time to wrap up discussion. Very easy to work with. Very professional. We would work with him again. In fact, once we shop and make some choices, we may call him prior to buying paint and furniture to discuss our options. |

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
$109

Response from DESIGN Q & A
Hi [Member name removed], Thank you for taking your time to write such a positive review of your home consultation. Special thanks given due to the time you must be putting into the upcoming wedding in your family. I would be very excited to see how the paint colors and furnishing advice will affect your home. Your home seemed to be a diamond in the rough and I'm sure it will look much updated by the time you finish painting. Good luck with your project and wedding plans. Please let me know if you have further questions once you do your design 'legwork'. Paul

Amie D.
03/2014
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Paul was great. He gave me lots of options, asked great questions, and helped me see my space in a new way. I got more than what I expected out of our time together. I was hesitant to use a decorator, but my experience with Paul showed me that I shouldn't have been. Great value!

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
$109

Response from DESIGN Q & A
Thank You for writing such a nice an quick review. I very much liked working with you and your home has such great potential. I would welcome any opportunity to help you in the future. I started Design Q&A with the intention on offering creative, yet practical and accessible advice in the hope of attracting clients who are skeptical of hiring a designer. I am very happy that my concept showed through to you and that you were satisfied with the advice I was able to give you. Thank you for taking your time to write this review. Paul

Keith L.
01/2014
5.0
architect
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$109

Response from DESIGN Q & A
Dear [member name removed], I very much appreciate that you took time to write a review. Positive reviews such as yours help my business immeasurably. I would love to have the opportunity to see your home when it is complete. I think we came up with some great ideas and I bet it is a big improvement. Thanks again, Paul

Kim M.
07/2013
4.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
Ok
Description of Work: A plan

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

$2,000

David P.
10/2012
5.0
interior designers, siding
  + 0 more
It went well.
Description of Work: We are remodeling a Highland Park rambler. Paul helped us with exterior design and drafted several different kitchen designs which he handed off to us to finish. He took the time to listen to us and understand our design style and lifestyle. He made suggestions we never even thought about. We especially like how we could use his services in a ala carte manner. Answering specific questions, providing multiple initial kitchen designs that we could then continue on with, and providing guidance on exterior choices to make the house more modern in appearance. We would hire Paul again.

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
$450

Response from DESIGN Q & A
Thank yo so much for your business, your time to write this review, AND your leftover siding. I have put some of it to good use already and a project to use more in the spring. I'd definitely be interested in your garage siding when you tackle it. I was excited to see the work you have done so far on your home. Everything was looking very good and I can't wait to see your siding and completed kitchen some day. Thank you again, Paul

Contact information

3332 HUNTINGTON AVE S, Minneapolis, MN 55416

http://www.designQandA.com

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade

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,
Architects,
Siding

FAQ

DESIGN Q & A is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
DESIGN Q & A accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, DESIGN Q & A offers free project estimates.
Yes, DESIGN Q & A offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, DESIGN Q & A offers a 5% senior discount.
No, DESIGN Q & A does not offer emergency services.
Yes, DESIGN Q & A offers warranties.
DESIGN Q & A offers the following services: Independent Interior & Exterior Remodeling Design via 3D renderings and On-The-Spot advice. We love or clients and help them plan Kitchens, Baths, Basements, Great Rooms, Offices, Bedrooms, Dormers, Additions. For your exterior we help with anything from simple Curb Appeal Ideas to Full Exterior Remodeling Plans that include Color, Siding Types, Window & Door Style, Roof Color, Stone Placement and Landscape Integration.

Contact information

3332 HUNTINGTON AVE S, Minneapolis, MN 55416

http://www.designQandA.com