To Contact me directly, please call 303.916.7508. WINNER OF THE SUPER SERVICE AWARD FOR OVER SEVEN YEARS!!! Aren't we all curious about how we can incorporate smarter and greener design elements into our homes and even into our holiday decor? Meet Joanie McGrath, Denver, Co and Charlotte, NC based interior designer who is a LEED Accredited Professional, (Leadership Energy Environmental Design). Joanie takes green design seriously and she is a lot of fun to work with on your new project. Joanie will assess how to incorporate the latest technological innovations and materials into your home, plus select other important elements like colors and textures, so they harmonize with your home's natural beauty and setting. Joanie will help to create a living environment for you that is guaranteed to compliment your taste, as well as it being a true expression of your own unique personality. Joanie has an eye for beautiful detail and she will create a rich and simple space that will unite your passion for both home and planet. From careful analysis and space planning, to all the important final touches and details, Joanie will help you achieve a perfect living environment that is not only functional, but elemental and sophisticated as well.
Business highlights
21 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
“***Winner of the 2017 Super Service Award for Interior Design & Decorating!*** We have been on Angie’s List for seven years on Angie’s List and have won the award every year since award since 2011. Services include: Home interior design consultation for new brands and remodels, home staging, paint consolations, move in setup, framing consultation & buying services.”
We needed help with our outside deck. It needed staining and new patio furniture. Joanie really helped us transform the deck. She picked out a lovely stain that was different but classic. She also helped us with choosing patio furniture and defining our space. We absolutely love our deck! In fact, we just put our house up for sale and the buyers wanted our patio furniture to stay with the house! Joanie, has helped us with a lot of projects in our house. When we put it up for sale, we had 3 buyers within 2 days and they all loved our home and commented that it looked like a model home-all thanks to Joanie!
Description of Work: She helped us transform our deck into a lovely space we all enjoy.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Jerry M.
02/2014
5.0
interior designers
+ -1 more
Joanie came out with her color samples and gave us some good ideas for coordinating our open floor plan. She used color schemes of our preference and offered a few decorating tips. She was prompt, friendly and presented very professional. We would definitely use her again.
Description of Work: Provide color consultation for home painting project
Rating Category
Rating 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 FallingWater LLC
Thank you [member name removed] ! This was a fun consultation. I'd say kudos to both of you for being decisive and prepared to tackle an all home paint consultation! You have a beautiful home and I wish you many happy days in such a beautiful part of the world. Waxhaw is a wonderful area in North Carolina.
John N.
11/2013
5.0
interior designers
+ -1 more
I've been very happy with my work with Joanie. She's given me some great ideas and guidance, for a very cost-effective price. She has helped me to avoid going down some bad alleys on design and given me some innovative solutions. On her referral, I've implemented a new built-in solution for my entryway which has worked out beautifully. I highly recommend her.
Description of Work: Joanie provided me with excellent advice about interior space design in the entryway and front rooms of an older Denver home I'd recently purchased. She provided excellent referrals to contractors to fulfill some of the key elements of the design.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Response from FallingWater LLC
Thanks [removed member name]! I'm so glad you are pleased with the result! And thank you so much for taking a leap of faith having a telephone consultation, working through your questions via email with great photos. I look forward to continue working with you on the next phases of your remodel project. Best Regards, Joanie
Sarah B.
11/2013
5.0
buying services, interior designers
+ 0 more
Joanie with Falling Water is fantastic! My husband and I knew we were ready for a few home interior improvements, but we had no idea where to start. Thankfully my friend introduced us to Joanie - our home is now freshly updated and looks amazing! Communication with Joanie was a breeze, from our initial e-mails to our meetings and phone calls. She responded promptly and arrived on time and ready to get started. Her ideas were spot on, and she really focused on what is important and meaningful to us when making her recommendations . The carpet she chose is beautiful and works extremely well in the high-traffic area it's in; she even took into consideration our two pups when choosing a color and pattern. It's perfect! Joanie used complimentary paint colors to pull our main floor together and added a touch of elegance with a few new light fixtures. At her suggestion we moved several pieces of furniture around and were astounded at how much better the family room flowed. We will definitely be using Falling Water, LLC again and will tell all our friends about Joanie!
Description of Work: Provided top-notch design consultation for new carpet, paint, furniture placement, and lighting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$575
Response from FallingWater LLC
Thank you for your kind words. I'm so excited to be working on projects in Charlotte. Please let your friends know I'm available to help with holiday design and decorating! I look forward to working with you again on your next project!
Leonard T.
08/2013
5.0
buying services, interior designers
+ 0 more
Dear Angie, This is a follow-up to a submission we made in May 2011. At that time, we very highly recommended Fallingwater LLC and Joanie McGrath to those who wish to bring their surroundings to a new level. We wanted to let you and others know that we took our own advice. We utilized her services again. This time we weren't selling a home. Rather, we were remodeling and decorating a condominium. The result was even more satisfying this time because we are living in the functionally designed and aesthetically pleasing space that she was so instrumental in achieving. We are reminded that collaborating with Joanie is both an enjoyable and efficient experience. She is a design professional who honors our sense of style. Access to her network of resources is invaluable, as is her interface with them. She maintained a courtesy vigil over our project from start to finish, and advocated on our behalf to keep it on-time and budget. Once again, we very highly recommend Fallingwater LLC and Joanie McGrath. We will seek her out when it comes time to update. Thank you, Joanie.
Description of Work: Interior Design Consulting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$130,000
Glenn i R.
07/2013
5.0
interior designers
+ -1 more
I do not hand out superior grades without superior performance. We are extremely pleased with Fallingwater, and would recommend them to friends and associates with no reservations. Fallingwater wins the gold medal.
Description of Work: Provided excellent guidance as we prepared our home for sale. Recommendation to hire Black Tulip for estate sale was outstanding. Fallingwater's Joanie worked with us and provided sound advice all along the way. Hiring Fallingwater was probably the wisest decision we made during the sale process!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
shannon S.
07/2013
1.0
interior designers
+ -1 more
Didn't go anywhere, lack of response after phone call.
Description of Work: Called the provider to come out and provide design consultation, she requested I send her my email, address and phone number and stated she would get back with me to set up a time. Never heard from her again.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
Response from FallingWater LLC
HMMMM. [member name removed] I went back in my email history and do not have an email from you. I wonder if you are confusing me with another designer?
Nicholas N.
07/2013
5.0
interior designers
+ -1 more
Joanie was great!! She exuded excitement about our project and it was so refreshing!! Joanie gave us a ton of practical ideas for our house and lots of alternatives to purchasing new furniture, You should definitely call Joanie! She makes everything better! Dana and Nick
Description of Work: Space enhancement and design
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Victoria H.
05/2013
5.0
buying services, interior designers
+ 0 more
Joanie is a joy to work with. Not only does she have an amazing eye for design, she also listens to what is important to you. She recommended a painter, custom cabinet maker, lighting store, and supplier of area rugs. All of her recommendations have been outstanding.
Description of Work: My husband and I were downsizing from our home of many years in Boulder County to our historic loft in downtown Denver. The task seemed challenging. How do we combine what we loved best about both properties into one home? We contacted Joanie and explained our dilemma. After one phone conversation, I knew she was the best person for the job! She met us at our home and as we walked through our house we discussed which pieces of our furniture we hoped to take with us. Next we visited our loft and she was able to instantly pull together a plan to make it our new home. Over the next couple of weeks she guided us through paint selection, furniture and art placement, and recommendations for new lighting and area rugs. We are extremely pleased with the results and how quickly she made our loft feel like home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700
Response from FallingWater LLC
[member name removed], It's so nice to work with such wonderful clients! This has been such a fun project and your new home is fabulous! Have fun in your new urban environment. Thank you so much for your kind words!
Dave and Rita K.
04/2013
5.0
interior designers
+ -1 more
We really liked her, shes very down to earth easy to talk to.
Description of Work: She gave us great ideas for updating the interior of our home, funiture and rearrange things to spruce it up.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$130
Response from FallingWater LLC
Thank you [member name removed]! Please don't hesitate to call me if you have additional questions. Wishing you all the best!
Steven C.
03/2013
5.0
buying services, interior designers
+ 0 more
Joanie was professional and a pleasure to work with.
Description of Work: Joanie helped me get great pricing on some more travertine stone for finishing out my basement to match the rest of the house.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Response from FallingWater LLC
Thank you so much for utilizing my buying services. All too often, clients overlook this category. It's a great service when you either have your own contractor or plan to do work yourself. I appreciate your review and bringing this category to the attention of other Angie's List members. My buying services also include furniture, lighting plumbing fixtures as well as tile. Best of luck with your remodel!
Richard A.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing, buying services, ceramic tile
+ 1 more
Joanie did an incredible job. She oversaw every aspect of the job. She met with us to determine our tastes, then offered her opinions. She gave us conservative options and also "wow factor" options. We decided on the "wow factor" option and it is everything we dreamed it would be. She was dead on. We originally thought of just updating the house but have decided to stay because of her help. We are hoping to have her back to help decorate the rest of the house. We are planning on updating the basement and she will be the only decorator we will call. She is a master at incorporating our idea's into an inviting and usable room. Thank you very much for making our house a home.
Description of Work: Tile and new shower in master bath and guest bathroom. Also tile in powder room and laundry room.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$21,000
Richard A.
02/2013
5.0
remodeling, interior designers
+ 0 more
Our overall experience was great.
Description of Work: Joanie did an incredible job helping us update our bathrooms. She recommended a general contractor and oversaw every aspect of the job from selecting the materials to communicating the design to the contractor. She met with us to determine our wants, needs and taste, then offered her opinion. She gave us conservative options and "wow factor" options. We decided on one of the "wow factor" options and she was dead on. We originally thought of just updating the house for a future move. We have decided to stay because of her decorating help. We are now planning to update the basement and she will be the only decorator we will call. She is a master at incorporating customers idea's into an inviting and usable room. Thank you so much for making our house a home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$21,000
Response from FallingWater LLC
It's always such a wonderful experience to have great clients to work with on a project. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to work with you and enhance your beautiful home!
Wes B.
02/2013
5.0
buying services, remodeling, home staging, interior designers
+ 2 more
Joanie did an excellent job with our new home. She met with us multiple times to help us select and decide on paint colors, furniture, carpet, hardwood floor color, shutters, bathroom remodel, and eventually home staging. At every step, she was extremely helpful and gave us really great advice that we would not have thought of on our own. Our house looks amazing. We didn't have a large budget and she was able to work with that. She does have expensive taste, but she definitely prefers quality items, understandably. She was always professional during our meetings and maintained a positive attitude throughout. She definitely knows what she's doing, so just know that you can trust her through the whole process and the outcome will be great. We definitely recommend her!
Description of Work: Joanie helped us choose interior and exterior paint colors, carpet and hardwood floor, furniture for living and family rooms, consulted our bathroom remodel and home staging.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,130
Response from FallingWater LLC
Thank you for your kind recommendation! You have a beautiful home for your growing family!
David H.
02/2013
5.0
interior designers
+ -1 more
My son struggles with autism spectrum disorder. Joan was terrific working with him and lowered his stress by making his apartment much more organized.
Description of Work: Joan helped organize my son's apartment. She worked miracles in a short time and even returned on Sunday to finish the job.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
John M.
10/2012
5.0
buying services, interior designers
+ 0 more
She was a huge help and immediately made a recommendation and even contacted the closet company for us. She took the time to evaluate our home with regard to style, space, etc... We would definitely use her again! Thanks Joanie!
Description of Work: We contacted Joanie to come out and give us advice regarding the expansion of our master bedroom closet space. We had kicked around different ideas, had many people give us their opinions and finally decided to pay the money to bring out a professional.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$140
Jill B.
09/2012
5.0
home staging, interior designers
+ 0 more
Joanie has a great eye and was able to make major improvements using only what we already have. She never suggested that we buy anything new. We agreed that some re-upholstery would be helpful and she offered to provide us with contacts when we are ready to take this on. She is a consummate professional. She is also full of positive energy and a pleasure to work with.
Description of Work: After moving into a smaller and more modern house, we needed professional help to figure out how best to use our furniture and place our art. I described the project to Joanie and she said that it sounded like it would be fun. Every aspect of our move had been difficult, so I took her comment as a polite but unrealistic pleasantry. I could not have been more wrong! She came in the door with a smile and immediately started sorting things out. She wanted our input as to what was important to us and what kind of a story we wanted our house to tell. With this information as a context, we sorted through furniture and paintings and she came up with a beautiful plan. The process was fun; the house is improved beyond all our expectations, and we have a better understanding of the space we live in.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$380
Response from FallingWater LLC
Thank you so much Customer for your kind comments! It was a fun experience and I'm so happy to hear you are enjoying your beautiful home. Best Regards, Joanie
Brittnee P.
09/2012
5.0
interior designers
+ -1 more
Joanie came to our home shortly after we moved in to help us select paint colors & decide the best furniture placement. She was spot on as far as paint color choices - we couldn't be happier. Definitely worth the cost of her services to be satisfied with a $3500 paint job. Window treatment suggestions were helpful but a little out of our budget at this point. She was very pleasant & professional, and followed up with us.
Description of Work: Interior & Exterior paint color choices, furniture placement .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$177.5
Response from FallingWater LLC
Thank you Member! I hope you are enjoying your beautiful new home!!
Judith G.
09/2012
2.0
home staging
+ -1 more
I emailed for a quote, and was very clear that I was facing a hording issue and needed help not only staging to sell my home, but also clearing out the accumulated stuff; either for donations or resale. Our phone conversation was very lovely, and I was so happy and relieved to find someone who seemed so competent and would help me through the process. Instead, I was referred to one person after another after another, none of whom wanted to help me with what I needed. I was not looking for a real estate agent, and didn't need anyone to tell me that I needed to declutter. I know that! That's why I was looking for help. What I got was the "thanks for callling, Let me give you soneone else who can help you" dance. What a waste of time and energy.
Description of Work: I was looking for someone to 1) help me sort and clear the many items stashed away in my house, basement, and garage, and 2) stage my house for resale.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
Response from FallingWater LLC
My services do not encompass cleaning homes. Lessons to be learned from a client perspective when preparing to sell a home, be prepared to de-clutter your own things. Items of a personal nature cannot be determined by anyone but the owner. In this particular situation, Judith did not appreciate the referral that was provided to her to assist in her current situation. I wish her well and hope she will resolve her issues.
Steven H.
07/2012
5.0
remodeling, interior designers
+ 0 more
We were thinking about remodeling our kitchen & wanted advice. Joanie not only gave us good sound advice about the remodel of the kitchen, but other areas of the house & what to look for in contractors & products. She gave us ideas that we never would have thought of on our own. We were very pleased with all the good information!
Description of Work: We were very impressed with Joanie. She gave us alot of information in a short time. She offered many suggestions & was so helpful We definitely will use her services again. It was the best money we could have spent!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
Glenn i R.
04/2012
5.0
remodeling, home staging
+ 0 more
Joanie's services were professional, timely, creative, thoughtful, and caring. We believe our home will show well and sell quickly.
Description of Work: It was my great pleasure to work with Falling Water LLC and Joanie McGrath over the last month. Joanie is the consument professional and her creative talent has truly helped my wife and I prepare our home for the market. We believe her recommendations will make our home special in a very competitive real estate market, and leave a positive impression in minds of buyers when they enter, and leave, our home. Joanie's thoughtful recommendations for a renovation design, contractor, realtor, estate sale, and moving company have made our pending move much more of a positive experience, than a pure drudgery. She provided a "turn key" solution to a very challenging transition. She has become more of a friend and advisor, than a business consultant, though she certainly fits that category.
Rating Category
Rating 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 FallingWater LLC
Thank you Members for the opportunity to work with you! I feel I've made new friends as well and know your move to Tuscan will be an exciting and enriching time in your lives. You're leaving a beautiful home that will make the next family very happy! It was a pleasure to work with you both. Joanie
Craig D.
01/2012
5.0
interior designers
+ -1 more
Joanie was awesome. She spent two hours with us and by the end of those two hours we had moved a ton of furniture, switched out artwork, removed some rugs, etc. After moving things based on her advice our main level has a much better look and feel. Every time we walk into the rooms either my wife or I comment on how great things look. We have always had this 130-year old dining set from my wife's mom's grandmother. It is too big for our dining room so the pieces always looked awkward when I placed them in various parts of different rooms. Joanie came up with a plan that works great and for the first time I actually like that furniture. Plus, she saved me from having to buy a couple thousand dollars worth of furniture or adding on to my house, which were the only alternatives that I could come up with before she helped us.
Description of Work: We aren't selling our house but we wanted to "stage" it like we were so the rooms would look better. We did not want to buy new furniture and we have to deal with a bunch of antique furniture that my wife inherited from her great-grandmother. Joanie helped us figure out how to rearrange our furniture, rugs and artwork to make our house more functional and visually appealing. She coached us on where to put things and even helped move furniture.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Response from FallingWater LLC
Thank you for a fun Saturday! I loved the entire family got involved-even the puppies! It made for a fun collaborative experience, and sharing your stories of when and where you found your art was priceless!
Lynn R.
12/2011
5.0
interior designers
+ -1 more
Joanie (Falling Water) is GREAT! She handled everything including helping us to find a general contractor (and used some of the SUB-contractors for painting,plantation shutter installation,and having custom bench cushions made). AND she would come to the house to make sure things were done correctly (actually more so than our general contractor did). She does have expensive taste..but so do I when i can afford it :) Hiring Joanie has been well worth it! - and she's still going to be doing some more work for us when we have to RE-DO the horrible original remodel of our next room/project!
Description of Work: Joanie McGrath is fabulous! We've had to RE-DO several things from our recent home remodel (3 years ago) and I was fed up with having to make any more decorative decisions.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Response from FallingWater LLC
Thanks Member! I look forward to working on the next phase of the project. This was a difficult project to have to literally redo poor workmanship. Unfortunately, not only has this been a tedious process, but an expensive lesson on not using just any contractor.
Ali V.
05/2011
5.0
home staging, interior designers
+ 0 more
Perfect from start to finished. Never complain & with such advise and counsel our listings have sold more quickly. Based on recommendations Falling Water made. We have used them for 15-20 clients and will continue to use them for for the staging purposes for homes that we list on the market.
Description of Work: 1) Staging homes I have listed for real estate in Colorado. 2) Counseled & advised Seller's. 3) Consultations once Buyer's have purchased a home !
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
Response from FallingWater LLC
Thank you member for your confidence in my work. I so appreciate working with your team. You've demonstrated over and again exemplary knowledge of what it takes for a successful real estate transaction. You understand a staged home is a small investment and much less than a price reduction. And as we have discussed, statistics have shown that staged homes spend on average, 35% less time on the market, are shown more often, and generally appraise for more money. As always, I look forward to continued success with your team! Joanie
Ali V.
05/2011
5.0
interior designers
+ -1 more
They were perfect from start to finish. Never a complaint.
Description of Work: They staged home I have listed in real estate, counseled and advised sellers, and did consultations once buyers have purchased a home.
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Service Categories
Interior Design and Decorating,
Home Staging,
Buying Services,
General Remodeling,
Plumbing,
Ceramic Tile,
Holiday Decorating
FAQ
FallingWater LLC is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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No, FallingWater LLC does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, FallingWater LLC offers a 20% senior discount.
No, FallingWater LLC does not offer emergency services.
No, FallingWater LLC does not offer warranties.
FallingWater LLC offers the following services: “***Winner of the 2017 Super Service Award for Interior Design & Decorating!*** We have been on Angie’s List for seven years on Angie’s List and have won the award every year since award since 2011. Services include: Home interior design consultation for new brands and remodels, home staging, paint consolations, move in setup, framing consultation & buying services.”