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Design Emporium
Designer Interior Lighting Plan, Acoustic Ceiling Tiles - Install, Major Home Repair (General Contractor),
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 experience
Services we offer
Interior Window Treatments(excluding shutters), Bedding and Pillows. , Furniture Placement, Home Staging, Interior Design: Consultation, Paint Selection, Upholstery, Wallpaper
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Reviews
4.761 Reviews
| Number of Stars | Image of Distribution | Number of Ratings |
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| 77% | ||
| 15% | ||
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Showing 1-25 of 61 reviews
John A.
Dec 2019
Herein begins my recommendations and ratings of this individual and the extent to which I was impressed. Sara was exceptionally professional from our interactions from the very beginning with her clear, thoughtful and precise information regarding every detail of the project from beginning to the final finishing touch of which she personally took on the responsibility of overseeing and managing in person on the final day of its completion in radiant beauty as projected. "In a word, Exquisite, is my rating for her work on November 26, 2019."
Response from Design Emporium
"Thank you for your kind review. It was such pleasure to work with you. Look forward to working with you in the future."
Bobby A.
Oct 2019
Sara was tireless in her search for my demanding tastes. There is no company in Phoenix that offers her range of specialist providers. Believe me, I was ready to give up, but for Sara's wide knowledge and her extra efforts to get me the right catalogs and the right samples. Her crew are extremely creative, and their work is exemplary. If you need anything unusual either in materials or in design, Design Emporium is your best and, after all my searching, only choice in Phoenix. That's why I left the price in my review as N/A.
Response from Design Emporium
"Thank you [Member Name Removed]. I always try my hardest to satisfy my customers. This was a bit of a challenge but we did it."
Bonnie G.
Oct 2018
She did a great and fabulous job. She was always there when I needed her and she was wonderful. I would hire here again in a heartbeat.
Lori W.
Sep 2017
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Response from Design Emporium
"[Member Name Removed], It was so great working with you. Have you decided what to do about the dining room and foyer/sitting area? What do you think about a wallpaper the is a really good reputation of stone, etc. texture. I would be glad to look for wallpapers for you. Let me know. Sincerely, Sara Monahan The Design Emporium"
Mike G.
May 2016
it went very well, she started by asking what colors we liked and went from there. we are so happy with the colors that were chosen. We couldn't have done this without Sara's guidance.
Theresa B.
Oct 2015
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Response from Design Emporium
"What did I do wrong to receive those B's ? It would help me to see where I was going wrong. Sara Monahan The Design Emporium"
Ken M.
Jul 2015
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Response from Design Emporium
"I first saw you on 8/6/14 for a design consultation to discuss items that you emailed me you wanted to concentrate on. We discussed window treatments for the breakfast nook and the living room. I went back 8/12/14 with fabric samples. At the time I thought you liked the fabrics and styles we picked. I then sent you prices on 8/20/14 but did not get a response. In the guest room the draperies that you already had were too short to use properly, but I offered some suggestions on how to work with them. You had decided not to work on the Master Bedroom at that time. I wish you had not waited almost a year to send in this review, so that I could have met with you again to discuss changes. Sometimes the first time around doesn't solve all the problems. I would have been happy to discuss your concerns and work with you to modify things. But by not letting me know you weren't happy with the selections obviously you didn't give me another chance. I can not remember all the rest of the details because when I got your review, it was almost one year later. I'm sorry I didn't meet your expectations, but you never let me know that. Good luck with your next designer. Sara Monahan The Design Emporium"
Elizabeth N.
Jun 2015
Overall it went well. She was late, but not her fault, had wrong directions.
Donna L.
Apr 2015
We appreciated Sara's professionalism & ability to recognize the scope of our project extended beyond the color of floor tile & paint. She suggested ways to blend the 3 spaces of our Great Room together using fabric, window treatments & back splash tile. The immediate improvement was helping rearrange our sectional, making the spaces flow into a more inviting area.
Response from Design Emporium
"Thank you so much for the review. I try to work very hard to satisfy my clients. And your are one of the nicest clients I have ever had. I look forward to a lasting relationship. Sara Monahan"
Pat S.
Jan 2015
Sara was extremely thorough with her suggestions, never hurried us with decisions, very patient.
Joe S.
Jan 2015
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Response from Design Emporium
"When we first spoke, you and I agreed that all time spent would be at my normal hourly rate. I thought that my hourly rate was listed in the Storefront Deal for any hours over 2. You did not ask me what my hourly rate was, so I assumed you knew. I did not stop YOU from ordering blinds from Home Depot, I merely said that I MYSELF would not buy them there. You had me going everywhere, measuring your refrigerator opening, getting paint samples for your painter, meeting with your painter to tell him where each color went, and on and on and on. You would not let me be at the installation of the blinds that you bought from me,( that no one FORCED you to buy) which is my standard procedure. Then you paid me with a check that was so messed up that the officer at my bank refused to cash it. You also did not pay me for the total amount of the hours I worked for you, shorting me $800.00. My rating for your customer relationship is off the charts. Sara Monahan The Design Emporium"
JAN K.
Jan 2015
Great- Sara in wonderful!
Judy S.
Jan 2015
walk through went well some suggestions given for getting house ready to go on market.
Deborah C.
Jan 2015
Sara arrived on time. helped with many design ideas-very helpful.
Response from Design Emporium
"Hi [name removed], I hope we can continue to do business together. Sara The Design Emporium"
Sandra L.
Jan 2015
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Karen H.
Sep 2014
Sara was very personable and knowledgeable in helping me with paint colors for my home.
Victoria T.
Sep 2014
It was good. She was very professional, gave swatches and suggestions. Listened and provided her opinions and suggestions. Did measurements for windows and gave an estimate of services if I used her to complete decorating.
Margarita A.
Aug 2014
Sara showed up early but was willing to wait till the appointment time since I was waiting for my husband. She was very knowledgeable in colors and how I should paint different rooms in my home. She picked out some great colors and her biggest contribution was helping me narrow down what it is that I like and what I don't. She is sending me some paint swatches in the colors we selected. I have a large home, so there were lots of rooms to go through and 2 hours wasn't really enough but she stayed a little after the two hours ended just to complete our conversation. I really appreciated that she didn't handle the job like a punch clock but took the time to make sure my questions were answered, I will be hiring her again in the future once we have made some of the improvements that she already suggested.
Karen M.
Aug 2014
I got useful ideas and felt the service was reasonably priced and well worth it.
MARY G.
Aug 2014
Good, Sarah spent time and helped me with ideas for future work with curtains, fabric, and scale of furniture placement as I had just moved. Will call her for follow up
Stella P.
Jul 2014
Sara came on time and walked through the house with me as I took notes. She suggested moving my things around and possible purchases to enhance the decor of my home. Every idea seemed to make sense. Some things we moved immediately, others like wall art, I moved later. I asked and she answered questions about wall color and window coverings. I made good use of the full two hours. I would recommend her to everyone.
Arthur L.
Jul 2014
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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.
Jul 2014
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Gertrude R.
Jun 2014
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Maureen S.
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FAQ
Design Emporium is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Design Emporium accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
No, Design Emporium does not offer free project estimates.
No, Design Emporium does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Design Emporium does not offer a senior discount.
No, Design Emporium does not offer emergency services.
No, Design Emporium does not offer warranties.