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Riley and Studio
5.0(
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Designer - Residential (Interior Space Planner)

Serving Gardiner, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Working with Riley+Studio was a great experience. Jack is a licensed architect who really listened to what we wanted and turned our ideas into a design that fit us perfectly. The process was easy and stress-free, and the end result exceeded our expectations."
Front Perspective
Response time2 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
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Designer - Interior Lighting PlanDesigner - KitchenDesigner - Residential (Interior Space Planner)+1 more

Serving Gardiner, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"Once I sent her all the measurements, it took her a little while to get the options back to me.  Overall, they're good designs.  However, they're very simplistic and give general ideas for space planning.  I was hoping to have a better idea for sizes of furniture for the space and some variations on staging.  
Jill was very responsive when I did have a question.  I'm not sure how helpful it is to have a virtual design done.  If we lived in similar cities, I'd probably use her again for help with additional designs.
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Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Designer - Interior Lighting PlanDesigner - KitchenDesigner - Residential (Interior Space Planner)+1 more

Serving Gardiner, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I feel extremely fortunate to have found Vicki through Angie's List !  She is an extremely talented person who is very easy to deal with. She has a breath of knowledge that allows her to accommodate my tastes, but also ensure that the overall design is in sync with the design and location of my home.  She has  a very diplomatic way of suggesting when I'm going astray with my choices and in every case where she has told me "Trust Me"  I have been delighted ! She is very aggressive in helping me find the best pricing and often times will work with the vendors directly  hence saving me the time.  She also has excellent local contacts.  Everyone I've worked with through Vicki has been timely, professional, and highly competent.
My project is far from complete.  I intend to continue to use Vicki and her expert advice until the end !!!!"
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Boston Small Condo Kitchen
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Recommended by54%of homeowners
Fritz's Architectural Design
5.0(
4
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Designer - Interior Lighting PlanDesigner - KitchenDesigner - Residential (Interior Space Planner)

Serving Gardiner, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

"I hired Fritz's Architectural Design to draw up some plans for my addition. Very professional, He was easy to work with and answered all of the questions I had throughout the design process. He got back to me quickly with designs. I highly recommend Fritz's Architectural Design."
Town Floor Plan
Customers Floor plan
Cross Section
Deck Section
Deck elevations

+12

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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All Pro Services of Maine
5.0(
10
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Designer - KitchenDesigner - Residential (Interior Space Planner)

Serving Gardiner, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After researching for larger replacement windows we decided to go with All Pro Services of Augusta. We appreciate how at ease they was to talk to and the estimate of the new windows. Plus my dog took to them immediately. They was thorough, courtesy and performed professionally. Excellent team that kept us informed throughout the job and answering any questions we had. They cleaned up all the debris and the windows look great!"
Custom built bar
Basement
Basement
Basement
Log Home Stain

+13

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Abigail Shea Interiors
5.0(
1
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Designer - KitchenDesigner - Residential (Interior Space Planner)Interior Decorator

Serving Gardiner, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"She answers any calls instantly. Listens to exactly what you want and can anticipate things you may like. Gives good suggestions and actually pushed us a little outside of our comfort zone, which turned out to be great. The area she did for us is now our favorite part of the home."
Mid Century home office
Mid Century home office
Mid Century home office
Mid Century home office
Mid Century home office

+7

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Interior Design and Decorating questions, answered by experts

If you need help with your holiday decorating, the first step is determining your lighting and decor needs to narrow down your pro options. For example, if you want a custom outdoor light display with all of the bells and whistles, you’ll likely need to hire a local holiday light installer who specializes in that service. But if you only need to hang some lights inside in hard-to-reach places, consider hiring a handyperson or an interior decorator instead. It’s best to contact at least three different companies for quotes and to find out what services they offer.

While the terms 'interior designer' and 'interior decorator' are often used interchangeably, they represent distinct professions with some overlapping work. The primary difference lies in the scope of their projects.

An interior decorator focuses on the aesthetics of a space, making less permanent decisions about decor. Their work involves selecting colors, fabrics, furniture, wall art, paint, and other finishes to 'dress' a room and enhance its style.

An interior designer has a broader scope that includes a decorator's aesthetic focus but also extends to the structural and functional aspects of a space. Designers are qualified to plan layouts, make structural changes, and manage overall functionality. They handle permanent decisions regarding fixtures like cabinets and bathtubs, establish floor plans, and may hire contractors.

Due to the technical skills required, interior designers typically have formal education, certification, and may hold a license, which can result in higher fees. As a general rule, it is best to hire an interior designer for major remodeling projects and an interior decorator for projects focused on establishing or refreshing a home's interior style.

Before hiring an interior designer, ask a few questions to better understand how they work, what’s expected of you, and what they promise to deliver.

  • How long will the project take to complete?

  • What type of services do you offer?

  • Can you provide a project estimate?

  • Do you work with subcontractors?

  • Are you licensed or certified in this state?

  • Do you have a portfolio of previous work I can review?

  • May I contact your customer references?

  • How do you handle change orders?

  • How do you handle payment?

Decorators often prefer artificial Christmas trees. They’re easier to handle and shape, and decorators don’t have to worry about bugs or allergies. It’s also an ideal choice because artificial trees keep up appearances without owners needing to schedule watering. 

However, always confirm that decorators are ready to unbox and set up the artificial tree. If they don’t include tree set-up in their services, you may need to hire a general handyperson for that task.

An architect is usually involved in the process of determining the layout and structural features and requirements of the home itself, taking into account the local codes, climate, and materials needed to make the home structurally sound. Architects may communicate more with contractors and subcontractors throughout the building process. In comparison to architects, interior designers typically focus on the aesthetics of a home interior and possibly exterior, helping the homeowner decide on color schemes, textures, and materials to incorporate into the design. 

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