
Jeff Sheats Designs Inc
About us
Jeff Sheats Designs is an award winning interior design company and a recipient of the Angie's List Super Service designation. We are a high quality, full service residential and light commercial interior design firm based in Indianapolis, Indiana. We also offer house management services. Jeff is a registered interior designer with over 32 years of experience. Please visit us anytime at www.jeffsheatsdesigns.com to see our scope of services and rates, detailed work, read more reviews, and learn more about us today.
Business highlights
Services we offer
Residential interior design including space planning, accessory/art selections, all interior finishes & fixture selections, and so much more!, color specification, custom window & bedding treatments, fireplace design, flooring, furniture specification, interior architectural detailing/millwork plans, kitchen & baths, lighting & electrical plans, media rooms, new construction & remodeling, plumbing plans, tile plans
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"Thank you for this consultation opportunity! We loved working with you on your lovely home and are thrilled you are happy with the outcome. Please call us anytime."
"We love to design, remodel and furnish homes of all kinds to enhance our client's lives. Historic homes in registered historic districts often present the biggest remodeling challenges and this project was no exception. An experienced design team can save a homeowner money having experienced various scenarios with working on older homes to ward off common issues. This client's project was no exception fighting a collapsed sewer, a leaking chimney, and historic windows nailed shut among other issues. We were able to open up and rehab every window and door, rebuild the historic chimney with the same brick, get permits for a proper sewer repair quickly and finally create a well decorated and furnished space for this amazing client and her son to enjoy! Thank you for everything B&K!"
"Amazing client, an amazing home in an amazing location. We are grateful for this opportunity!"
"It has been a sincere pleasure to work with this condo interior design committee on these complex public spaces. We hope to assist the committee again in the future. Thank you for this lovely feedback!"
Jeff also coordinated and oversaw the fabrication and installation of the granite to insure that it was done to our satisfaction, and continued to check in on our projects even when we were using our own contractors or doing the work ourselves. About a month after Jeff's services were completed and all payments had been made we completed our project to our satisfaction and Jeff visited and saw the finished kitchen and bathrooms.
Jeff or his staff were always available by phone, email and text, and communication was efficient and timely. We felt that we were a part of the process when we wanted to be, and when we wanted Jeff to take over a particular aspect of the project, he did.
We are looking forward to working with Jeff Sheats Designs for our next remodeling or new construction project.
"Being flexible to meet the need of every individual client - their tastes and lifestyle, product requirements, project execution requirements - is something we strive to accomplish everytime. Thank you to these awesome clients for the work and for this excellent review. We are excited to work with you on the next phase of your project!"
team into our home again to update and remodel the main floor of our home. With our children growing and our needs changing, Jeff?s vision for the next phase of our home began. They say lightning never strikes twice, but Jeff and his group were able to pull off the wondrous transformation a second time. His vision and continuity of the previous renovation was continued down into the main floor. We are able to be grateful and humbled by what we see daily and live amongst. We wake every day to a dream come true and walk into a house that we can now truly call our home. Jeff Sheats, and all of those persons assisting him, make ideas into reality worth all the time and expense. The overall outcome is amazing and we are fortunate to see it every day. Thank you, Jeff Sheats, you are brilliant and you keep talented people around you to ensure success.
"The highest compliment of all is when a previous client returns for more work. What a pleasure to create such beautiful spaces for such kind and amazing people. We will always be grateful for all the interior design business you have bestowed upon us! Enjoy your dream spaces!"
The final straw was his bill for a deferred item that cost me twice as much as the original proposed amount for the same item a few months earlier. Because of cost considerations, I had put off this item from the $43,000+ renovation project done earlier this year. My sense is that Jeff billed me this excessive amount because he thinks he is worth it, and that I would be a patsy client.
The original plan proposed by Jeff for the renovation of the living area exceeded my stated budget by a whopping 64%. Despite my ongoing reservations about Jeff from 2013, I decided to move forward with the project in 2014-15. The final result is a good renovation of my living area. But, in the final analysis, the price I paid ? in dollars as well as in tolerance/patience ? was too high. It is just not worth it anymore to put up with him.
I had used Jeff previously for a $60,000 home-office project in 2013. I steeled myself to use him again despite my misgivings. I knew the final result would be good, and it was. The design of the two projects he did for me was sound, the furnishings were of high quality, and the follow-thorough was outstanding by his team. But the egregious billing on the item I deferred item was the final straw. I don?t mind spending a lot of money for good work. But, clearly I was wasting money. Jeff Sheats is just not worth it anymore.
I had recommended him to a few people because he is an excellent, attentive designer. But I conditioned my recommendation ? I warned them of Jeff?s irritating personality, huge ego, and penchant for over-billing and constant chatter about hourly billing. I told them ?you will get a good result, but Jeff will take all your money,and exhaust you with his constant self-promotion.?
Jeff?s weird fixation with billing every waking moment is disconcerting and downright comical at times. He and his team will bill you for every paperclip, every sheet of paper, every telephone call, every e-mail they send, and every mile they drive. He
maxes out on "design fees" and ?billable hours,? meaning you will pay endlessly for every minute of every day that Jeff and his team can dream up AFTER you agree in writing to a fixed price for something. It is a loophole that he exploits. The language they use in their line items for billing is an incredible stretch at times, as they clearly strive to justify billing every single moment of every day. I am reminded of bill-crazed lawyers that have the temerity to bill a client for time spent staring out a window. This is a bad thing.
If you are a busy professional with an unlimited budget and little time to spare, Jeff Sheats is your guy. You will get a good result, he and his team will be very attentive to you, but you will spend a lot of money, and probably throw away and waste a bundle also.
Jeff is really crafty and devious, and he revels in the fine print. If you go with Jeff, pray that there are not any problems. Jeff will evade culpability if one arises, and will resort to the vague, legalistic, small print to justify why the problem is all your fault to begin with, and why you should bear the brunt. It is maddening. Jeff sees himself as infallible.
Jeff is a good salesman ? ?he could sell ice to an Eskimo,? as the saying goes. Jeff is like the server at a restaurant who dramatically exaggerates menu items just so you will order them. The more you buy, the more money he makes. He reminds me of the waiter at a restaurant that exaggerates the food so you will order more.
Jeff will tell you he will work with your own subcontractors. This is really not true. Jeff ?does not play well with others,? as the saying goes. If you go with Jeff, let him use his own people.
I grew weary of Jeff?s obnoxious personality, his megalomania, and combative and defensive nature. I have two other renovation projects for the coming years. I will find another quality designer, and will have excellent design for my condo in the future. Jeff Sheats lost my trust. I am so happy to be rid of Jeff Sheats.
There are many other qualified interior designers on this site and elsewhere. Spend your money elsewhere. I urge you to look carefully at them and choose someone other than Jeff Sheats.
"Jeff Sheats Designs always strives for the utmost in client satisfaction. This does not end with each job, rather it continues as design is a lifelong relationship with each client and their unique interior spaces we create. Making every single issue right is very important to us. We are pleased this client stated we provided "excellent design and attentive service" over three projects and several years of work in his home. We make a living by charging a pre-determined hourly fee in a written and signed agreement. We also quote every item to the penny for client approvals before any materials or artisan labor are ever ordered. We never charge for expenses including mileage or office supplies. We politely ask anyone reading this to please scroll through our many years of Angie’s List superior reviews to get an accurate evaluation of our interior design team’s work."
This is my second time using Jeff. I would never use anyone else. My first experience with Jeff was a project for my mother. She was moving into an independent living facility. Jeff helped design the small studio to it's maximum potential. My mother was so thrilled. She would often tell me that she couldn't believe that she could live in a place so beautiful. I was so thankful to be able to have given my mother a special place to live during her final year. I will always be grateful to Jeff for helping make her little space a dream home that she was so proud of and gave her so much joy.
This project with Jeff is a bathroom renovation. While some might think that it is a small project, Jeff did not. I was treated like a queen. Any email that I would send was promptly returned with either an email or a phone call. He and his staff treated me like I was their most important client. Any question I had, Jeff was right there with an answer. I was nervous about my project. The best decision was to hire Jeff. He wanted to know what I was interested in, what my concerns were, and what I was hoping to accomplish. Jeff was able to make me feel reassured and I felt like I was in good hands. I trusted him because I knew that he was designing my space to fit me and my likes and my personality.
Another thing that made me feel comfortable was that Jeff is a designer. I sure wish I had used him when I was building my house. It would have avoided many of the issues that the builder did not or failed to address. Jeff has the education and knows how construction is to be done properly. He will not allow improper installation. Jeff's desire is a finished project that is not only beautiful, but done properly and adheres to or exceeds code.
Jeff Sheats Designs is your company if you want a project completed with quality and to your satisfaction. I have found that you pay for what you get. Jeff is worth it.
"Having a client return to us for more work is always the strongest compliment we received. We loved working with this client and her Mom. Thank you for your kind words!"
.Long story short, the results were amazing; we feel like he worked amazing upgrades into the style and esthetics of our home, making it new but making it a real 1920's masterpiece at the same time. We would do it all over again. We are using the remodeled rooms in a new way because they are not only beautiful, they are more functional. We are grateful to Jeff and his team for giving un inviting gorgeous spaces; with quality craftsmanship; and orchestrating this big remodel so that it ran smoothly.
Jeff is just super to work with. His impeccable design reflected what we wanted, he has the technical ability and organization to make it happen, and also is a true client advocate.
"What wonderful praises from such awesome clients. This project was very detailed to maintain the historic feel of this beautiful 1920’s Tudor residence. These clients were an absolute joy to work with and we are very grateful for the business and complements they have bestowed upon our entire interior design team. Your home looks amazing! You are amazing! Thank you for this lovely review."
Another perfect job done by Jeff and his Team. Both Jeff and his Team were always friendly, accessible, and thoroughly professional. Jeff clearly enjoys what he does, and he and his Team are really good at the business. They made the process fun.
The final product was absolutely right for me. Jeff is incredibly detail-oriented, making a concerted effort to make sure he knew what I wanted and needed. The execution of the process was flawless, with all work being done on schedule and within budget. If there were subcontractor/construction problems, I do not know what they were, as Jeff and his Team took care of everything.
Jeff and his team kept me updated throughout the process, making sure that nothing was done with out me knowing about it. If I ever had a question, they were available to answer it right away.
I am very fortunate to have found Jeff Sheats, and I am thankful to him and his Team for their outstanding work.
"Once again, it the the highest compliment of all to return to a previous client's home to create more beautiful interiors. We are grateful to this client for everything! Enjoy your new gorgeous spaces!"
I called to schedule an appointment in September (can't remember exactly when). Jeff came out to the house on time with his paint chip samples. We went through several fan decks and narrowed down the color choices to four. It was nice to have all of the options in front of us to choose from. He worked within my requirement of "keeping it light and bright" because there is little natural light in the area.
I can't remember the exact cost but I spent somewhere between $150 and $250.
I plan to use Jeff again when it comes time to do the hallway bathroom.
"Having a previous client call me back for short bursts of interior design consulting is always a compliment. Thank you for your continued confidence, kindness and for this review!"
"What wonderful clients to work with! This project included renovating a lake-front penthouse that we had previous designed in 2008 for the original owners so drawings and finishes were still in our files. We were able to reuse much of the existing exquisite design while deploying new finishes and furnishings including new furniture, draperies, artwork, area rugs, lighting, accessories and more to magically transform this amazing space into a new tailored residence suited to the new owners. We are grateful to know these amazing clients and wish them many happy years in their renovated castle in the sky!"
"What a wonderful family to work for - the very nicest people with a very large home and desires for better furnishings and finishes. Since we already knew them so well from our previous relationship, we were able to continue a design flow of comfort and warmth these people exude in their lives. Once again we consider it the highest compliment of all when a previous client returns to us for more work. This lovely residence is a reflection of the amazing people who reside here for which we will always be grateful to know and are truly thankful for their interior design business always."
"As a company, we pride ourselves on always exceeding expectations for every client interaction whether for a design consultation or a full service remodel and furnish experience. Unfortunately that effort does not guarantee we will always please every person. We ask anyone reading this to please scroll through our many years of Angie’s List superior reviews to get an accurate evaluation of our interior design team’s work."
"What wonderful accolades from such amazing clients. This project was very detailed and affected several spaces - some more than others. The clients were an absolutely joy to work for and we are grateful for the business and friendship they bestowed upon our entire design team. We cannot wait to see them again and work on the unaffected spaces in great detail once again to tie every room together with perfect flow. In the meantime, enjoy the new wine room and bar, media room, foyer, upper hall, dining room, main hallway, master suite, powder bath, kitchen, office and laundry room updates! Your place looks amazing! Thank you for this lovely review."
sharing a room to have their own rooms. It was also time to update
our home since it looked alot like it did when we moved into it 15
years earlier (No modifications to what the original owner left and
using furniture we had used prior to getting married).
I search Angie's List for a designer to
help us with our cause. After researching a few, I have to say that
I was quite impressed by Jeff Sheats and his crew. Their vision of
what could be done to the home was directly in line with my thoughts
and hopes. My husband and I lead very busy lives with our work.
With our work schedules and Our children's busy with activities and
school work, we had no time or opportunity to do all that was needed
to update our home. Jeff Sheats and his assistants did that for us.
They made the whole metamorphosis of our home so easy. We are ready
to work with them again. The results of our home are astounding and
worth it.
I would recommend Jeff Sheats Designs
to anyone.
"Taking several dated spaces and transforming them into something magical and perfectly suited to a client's desires is what we live for as interior designers. The end results of having an extremely happy client who absolutely loves coming home to their new spaces and feels joy + an enhanced lifestyle is what great interiors should do. We can't wait to start the second phase for this lovely family. Thank you again for all the interior design business and accolades. We will see you soon!"
Jeff and his team took great care to carefully and thoroughly prepare design documents that incorporated my preferences and
requirements ? many of which I did not know I had until Jeff nudged me to determine what they were, and communicate them to him. Jeff?s attention to detail and strong desire to develop a personalized floor plan that worked was a pleasant surprise.
The subcontractor selection and construction scheduling were flawless. Throughout each day of construction, Jeff or a member of the design team were on hand to supervise and inspect the work being done. Jeff and his team were always friendly and always available when there was a question. If any problems cropped up with the project, I did not know any of them, as Jeff and his team were attentive every step of the way. No stone was left unturned.
While not inexpensive, Jeff brings years of experience and a thoroughly competent team of design professionals to the fore that clearly enjoy their work and are good at it. My project took longer than I anticipated, but the final product was
exceptional. There is an old saying that says, ?It ain?t braggin? if you can back it up.? While some may say that Jeff talks a lot, one cannot argue with the excellent work he does. I am fortunate to have found Jeff Sheats Designs, and am thankful to him.
"We really enjoyed working for this fun client and executing this exciting and custom home office built-in and furnish project. We are grateful to our client for this interior design opportunity! What a beautiful loft space this has turned out to be. Your new office plus the new motorized draperies on your huge factory windows look awesome. We truly look forward to serving you again in the future!"
"It was a real delight to be able to incorporate your treasured family heirlooms into a design that really captures your personal style. We always strive to create designs for our clients that reflect their desires and personality. We are grateful that we were able to leave you with a home that inspires!"
"Thank you very much for your positive review! I look forward to designing for you again in the future."
"Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We make every effort to accommodate our clients’ schedules when setting appointments. We are happy that you felt our advice was helpful and assisted you in accomplishing your goals."
"We absolutely love working with you both. Thanks so much for all your interior design business and friendship! We look forward to working with you again in the future!"
Once we gave our approval (which we did immediately upon seeing such a gorgeous plan) Jeff and his team got to work ordering and taking care of EVERYTHING! All my husband and I had to do was sit back and relax. During the remodel Jeff coordinated everything so smoothly he made it look easy...which I know it wasn't.
At our final "reveal" we were speechless. Our rooms are better than we could have ever expected!! Jeff and his team were great to work with. It was an expensive undertaking, but you get what you pay for. And what we ended up with are three fantastic rooms that have never felt more like home than they do now. We have already made plans to work on another three spaces with Jeff in the coming year! We strongly recommend Jeff and his team. They came, they saw, they had a vision and they made it happen!!
"We enjoyed working with you on your home. Getting to know your family was an added bonus! Thank you for partnering with us, and we look forward to working with you again in the future!"
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