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United Decorators

Window Treatments, Interior Design and Decorating

About us

Established in the 70s, family owned and managed, United Decorators is a Hunter Douglas Gallery Dealer, offering custom window treatments, blinds, shades, shutters, and draperies,Our expert window treatment consultants offer a free consultation in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and New York . Choose from a HUGE selection of Hunter Douglas shades, blinds, solar shades, and draperies. United Decorators carries thousands of fabric colors, styles and textures from top manufacturers such as Robert Allen, Kravet, Fabricut, Duralee, Novel, and more. Call to schedule an in home or at the shop appointment.

Business highlights

54 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

United Decorators offer a free interior design and window treatment consultation on all Hunter Douglas blinds, shades, shutters and custom draperies.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7392 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
78%
4
11%
3
5%
2
2%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.3
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 26-392 of 392 reviews

Sheila Ann G.
07/2016
5.0
upholstery
  + -1 more
From my initial call to United Decorators to determine if they worked in Manhattan, to Paul's visits to my home to assess the chairs and provide numerous fabric samples, to the delivery of beautifully wrapped chairs, my every contact with United Decorators was positive. This is a business that really offers old fashioned customer service. On the telephone, Dahlia was unfailingly polite and helpful, Paul's home visits were made promptly at my convenience as were the delivery arrangements. The young man who delivered my chairs and placed them carefully in my living room treated my furniture and home with great respect. The work on the chairs is beautiful and the new cushions make them very comfortable for TV watching or reading. My only regret relates to fabric selection and that was my mistake---not United Decorators. I wanted a parchment color for the club chair but the fabric I chose turned out to be white. Will have to learn to live with it for a few years and then I'll call Paul again.
Description of Work: Two chairs---one a large club and the other a smaller accent chair--were reupholstered. New cushions were provided for both chairs and the wooden frame of the accent chair was reinforced and refinished. Two throw pillows were also provided and arm shields and a back guard were provided for the club chair.

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
$3,200

jacqueline A.
06/2016
5.0
upholstery
  + -1 more
It could not have gone any better. After reading the excellent reviews on Angieslist I inquired if the company did work in my area of Long Island since the company is located in Brooklyn. The owner, Paul, made an appointment to come look at the sofa and give me an estimate. He arrived on time and was vey personable. He was knowledgeable and explained what the work entailed. He inspired confidence and did not disappoint. He had many samples of fabrics and recommended a fabric that matched beautifully with the existing armchairs in the living room. He also gave me 2 free throw pillows in a coordinating fabric. The sofa was picked up on 5/6/16 as scheduled and delivered on 6/2/16 as scheduled. The sofa, the 2 cushions and the 2 free throw pillows were delivered wrapped in plastic. The sofa is gorgeous and the workmanship is first-rate. The cushions are very comfortable with the new foams. I feel that I have a brand new sofa. I love my sofa! I called United Decorators as soon as the delivery guys left to thank them for a job well done.
Description of Work: Reupholstered and changed the foam cushions of a 21 year-old sofa

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
$2,619

susan S.
05/2016
5.0
upholstery
  + -1 more
Excellent fabric selection in showroom. Good advice from owner at inspection of sofa in our home. Pick-up and delivery was careful. The entire job was completed in less than two weeks. The quality and workmanship were excellent. The redone cushion has not been so comfortable and supportive in many years.
Description of Work: Baker camel-back sofa needed cat damage repair; cushions refilled, and custom slip-cover made.

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
$2,700

De LOURDE F.
05/2016
5.0
upholstery
  + -1 more
My sofa was in dire need of re-upholstering, after many years the springs were sagging and fabric were worn and tired; the love seat, a French provincial style, had not been touched in more than 40 years - it had been my parents. I heard about United Decorators first on WOR radio and also after checking on Angie's List. I made a call, an appointment was set up, and the process had begun. Paul, the owner, came out to the house, listened to what I wanted to do, explained their process, brought in many, many samples of fabric and made welcome suggestions. For the love seat, I had fabric which I wanted to use and that was no problem for United Decorators. The 2 pieces were picked up and carefully handled into their truck; they were brought back to me on May 11th and I couldn't be happier with the results. The love seat looks beautiful and the sofa, what can I say, it's better than I expected, I went with a totally different color, at Paul's suggestion, which gives it a more modern sophisticated look. I'm more than pleased I'm THRILLED with the results. The whole company is courteous and professional, care was taken when the pieces were picked and returned, they even went over the pieces to remove any bits of thread that may have remained. I would highly recommend this company to anyone and would certainly use them again in the future. Thank you for revitalizing my pieces, I love them!
Description of Work: Re-upholstered a large sofa and love seat

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
$3,500

Andrea K.
04/2016
5.0
upholstery
  + -1 more
The chair looks beautiful! The quality of the work is exceptional, and I would highly recommend United Decorators. Although the chair was almost 10 years old and used daily, it was still in good condition except for some wear on the arms, and the color did not fit in with a recent color change on the walls in the living room. I wanted to reupholster the chair because the seat and back of the chair give good support for a bad back. When I called for an appointment, I was pleased that they would come to Staten Island. I was shown numerous samples, given a written, complete estimate with a discount for Angie's List customers, and the chair was taken that same day. The cost was exactly as quoted and was delivered today. I found the owner to be a pleasant, professional person. This is the third time in a year that I have used Angie's List to find providers for services I needed and have been very pleased all three times.
Description of Work: United Decorators reupholstered a living room chair.

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
$863

Howard K J.
03/2016
5.0
alterations, upholstery
  + 0 more
, We have a wonderful 1930's Baker sofa. It was coming apart. All the feathers were coming out of the pillows. But it is such a wonderful couch that we wanted it reupholstered. Paul of United Decorators came out twice to look at it. He thought it was a wonderful sofa, well worth refinishing. He brought hundreds of fabric samples for us to choose from. He was patient and helpful as we sorted through them all. The sofa was too large to fit in the elevator,, so his workers came and did the work in our apartment. They were quick, efficient and clean. They did a great job of reinforcing the wooden frame and the springs. Then they did a really nice job of installing the new fabric. We were initially unhappy with the reupholstering of the cushions because they seemed too stiff with foam rubber in them (the old ones had had feathers). They redid the cushions, but we still weren't quite satisfied so they redid them a second time, and this time they were perfect. Paul was wonderful about this and said "we want you to be satisfied." And indeed we are satisfied. This is a quality company. I would highly recommend them to anyone. They do excellent work.
Description of Work: reupholstered a large old sofa

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
$4,300

amelia G.
03/2016
5.0
upholstery, window treatments
  + 0 more
The whole experience was very gentle and I am extremely happy with my blind. The folks at United Decorators were very patient, polite, and professional.
Description of Work: Paul, from United Decorators, worked with me on scheduling an appointment to come over to measure my front picture window for blinds. He brought with him many samples of his product and color choices. I chose a Silhouette blind in a Dijon color. He called about two weeks later and again was very accommodating due to my schedule. Two of his technicians hung my blind with great skill and care.

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
$1,250

RICHARD D.
03/2016
5.0
alterations, upholstery, window treatments
  + 1 more
Very punctual clean working professional and friendly. I have used them before and I am always satisfied. I would definitely recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Measured and installed window shades.

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
$1,500

margo B.
01/2016
5.0
interior designers, window treatments
  + 0 more
Worked with Paul and his daughter, Chantel, on many projects for our new home. They were very professional and had many good suggests. The quality of the work is first rate and they completed each of the projects in a timely manner. If there was an issue with something, they were quick to rectify. Installation of window treatments was done thoughtfully and with care. Would definitely do business with them again.
Description of Work: re-upholstered a chair and ottoman; replaced buttons on 2 tufted leather chairs; re-made 3 leather cushions; ordered and installed Hunter Douglas blackout shades; made and installed several roman shades and curtains; made several fusion and throw pillows.

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
$20,000

Margaret T.
12/2015
5.0
upholstery, interior designers
  + 0 more
Paul brought fabric swatches to my home and helped me pick the fabric. He was patient and very professional. The couch was picked up and delivered as scheduled. The reupholstered couch is perfect. The workmanship exceeded my expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend United Decorators.
Description of Work: United Decorator's reupholstered a small couch.

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
$1,400

morris T.
11/2015
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
Very professional, expert work, great selection, a dream job.
Description of Work: Installed electronic shades at 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
$1,000

Jeffrey K.
09/2015
5.0
alterations, upholstery
  + 0 more
We had an absolutely great experience with Paul and his team at United. They reupholstered a large sleeper sofa for us, and everyone we dealt with at every stage of the process with was terrific -- prompt, courteous, and extremely professional. They got the job done faster than they estimated and the quality of the work was very high. The cushions were done a bit differently than we expected and when we asked about having them changed, Paul didn't miss a beat -- he had them picked up, changed the stuffing, and got them back to us in just a few days, all at no extra charge. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Reupholstered a large couch

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
$3,000

Stanley B.
09/2015
4.0
upholstery, window treatments
  + 0 more
Great very nice result. Product was very expensive but the quality and customer service were there. Great job. Installed perfectly.
Description of Work: High quality blinds for 2 largish windows

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Response from United Decorators
I am happy to hear that the customer loves the product, and thinks the service was great. A rating should be about the company, and not about the product. This is a product that we sell, not manufacture. And we stand behind it 100%. We are very service oriented, and continue to receive the Super Service Award each year, since 2009.

Lia B.
09/2015
5.0
upholstery
  + -1 more
United Decorators touched up the wood and reupholstered a 3-piece sectional sofa. They did a wonderful job. The new fabric looks beautiful. While the job took almost three weeks longer than originally estimated, overall, I'm very happy with the work.
Description of Work: Reupholstered 3 piece sectional

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,603

Gaston B.
09/2015
5.0
upholstery
  + -1 more
Complete restoration of a 1940 chair. Very attentive, he was completely involve with the project. It is beautiful. He is very efficient and good work and very artistic.
Description of Work: Re-upholstered a 1940 chair.

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
$2,000

DIANE R.
08/2015
3.0
upholstery
  + -1 more
Terrible. Very unprofessional, with terrible follow through. Could not countenance the idea that they did an inadequate job, even though within 6 months the tacks were coming out and the material was tearing. Very poor customer service. Wish we had done more investigation before we invested time and money with this company.
Description of Work: Reupholstery

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0

$1,000

Response from United Decorators
We are so shocked to see this review. One of many reasons that we have been awarded the Super Service Award, is that we ARE very service oriented. Why has this client not called us? Hunter Douglas shades and blinds are warranted for life, and are known for superior quality. If there is a problem, Hunter Douglas does their utmost to satisfy the client. We would NEVER ignore, or not do our best to help a client, and that is why we have consistently received the Super Service Award since 2009, year after year, after year. We work so hard to make sure our clients are more than satisfied.

Tamara T.
07/2015
5.0
upholstery, window treatments
  + 0 more
The owner, Paul came to take the measurements and bring swatches to the home. His expertise and willingness to listen to our questions were superb. What we ordered was pricey but exactly what we wanted. I would definitely use this company again.
Description of Work: Order and install fabric shades/blinds and wood blinds.

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
$9,000

Daniel P.
07/2015
3.0
upholstery, window treatments
  + 0 more
Cancelled several appointments before salesman showed-up to review of products and quote. Delivery was faster than expected and installation was superb.
Description of Work: Shades for Sliding glass door and 3 windows.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$2,500

Response from United Decorators
I thank the client for taking out the time to write a review. Yes I did cancel the appointment because there were personal issues that I needed to take care of. The client lives quite far from our business. As a compensation, I gave the client an additional discount (which he doesn't mention). I made sure that the client did not have to wait too long, as he mentions in his review. Our company has received the Super Service Award for the last 6 years, and will continue doing so because that is the way we conduct our business.

Jo B.
07/2015
5.0
furniture repair, upholstery
  + 0 more
Paul is very easy to deal with. He came to my house with fabric samples and then arranged to have the chairs picked up. They were completed in about 3 weeks which is very fast. He arranged for them to be delivered when completed. The quality of the work is amazing. This is not cheap but you get more than your money's worth. This is the second time I have used United Decorators and I certainly would use them again.
Description of Work: Reupholstered 3 antique chairs and also rebuilt them (they were falling apart)

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
$2,283

Eileen F.
06/2015
5.0
upholstery
  + -1 more
The rep I spoke with was very helpful and provided details re the company's services.
Description of Work: Provided cost estimates for foam inserts in couch cushions.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Denise M.
06/2015
4.0
upholstery
  + -1 more
The service would have been good but I miss my appointment
Description of Work: The provider didn't do anything because I miss my appointment.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from United Decorators
Thank you for taking out the time to write a review. Please call us and we will come out to you.

Kathleen P.
06/2015
5.0
alterations, upholstery, window treatments
  + 1 more
Salesman brought all his sample books, explained why certain products would work well and others that wouldn't work in my space. Efficient use of time, arrived a little late, delivered and installed on time. Installation- no problems. I love the shades but can not afford to buy more. Had purchased an Angie's List deal but should have looked further into the total cost. Was really caught off guard by the expense.
Description of Work: Purchased 2 Hunter Douglas silhouette shades and had them installed. Product is lovely, rep professional and knowledgeable, installation perfect. Salesman brought all his sample books.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$1,000

Irene Y.
06/2015
1.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
WAS NOT KNOWLEDGEABLE WITH THE CORRECT INFORMATION
Description of Work: .NOTHING , ESTIMATE
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from United Decorators
We thank the client for taking out the time to write the review. The client wanted to purchase new blinds to replace the existing ones. Unfortunately, the existing blinds had been installed within a frame, and in order to replace those blinds, we would need to remove the frames, a job we did not want to take on, for fear of damaging the window frames. We recommended that the client use the services of a carpenter to do that, and then we would install the new blinds. The client was very nice, and we left it at that.

Marty P.
06/2015
5.0
window treatments, interior designers
  + 0 more
Paul was wonderful with suggestions, delivery was quick and isntaller and installation was on time and outstanding, we are happy and would recommend Untied Decorators
Description of Work: Untied Decorated demonstrated all products by Hunter Douglas, visited our house, made suggestions on design, installed successfully and provided great 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
$10,000

David G.
05/2015
4.0
upholstery
  + -1 more
I made requests to several organizations in the area and described the work I needed done, some requested pictures of the imported lounge chairs to examine if they were able to do the work. United Decorators made an appointment to see the chairs and bring swatches for the material. The appointment was about 10 days away and on the day they called and reported they would be a bit late. They arrived at the delayed time and were quite professional and understood the difficulty with the curves on the chairs and our desire to avoid any pleating of the covering. The price was above the quotes others had given us, but their professionalism persuaded us to go with the higher price. It took about 3 weeks before the work was completed (on time as indicated in our initial discussion) and they delivered the chairs. The workmanship was just as we wanted it.
Description of Work: Reupholstered two large lounge chairs

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Response from United Decorators
I would like to thank the client for taking out the time to write a review. I don't understand the grading. Client writes works was exactly as they had wanted..... so why a B? Yes, our prices may be a bit higher, but we don't cut corners. We take our time and do the job properly, as though it were going to our home. We truly care about pleasing our clients . That is why we have received the SUPER SERVICE AWARD for SIX consecutive years.

Contact information

1486 Coney Island Ave Between Ave K and L, Brooklyn, NY 11230

http://uniteddecorators.com

Service hours

Sunday:
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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

Window Treatments,
Interior Design and Decorating

FAQ

United Decorators is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

United Decorators accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, United Decorators offers free project estimates.
Yes, United Decorators offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, United Decorators does not offer a senior discount.
No, United Decorators does not offer emergency services.
Yes, United Decorators offers warranties.
United Decorators offers the following services: United Decorators offer a free interior design and window treatment consultation on all Hunter Douglas blinds, shades, shutters and custom draperies.

Contact information

1486 Coney Island Ave Between Ave K and L, Brooklyn, NY 11230

http://uniteddecorators.com

Service hours

Sunday:
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM