Radford Design

We hired Radford Design again to update our home, and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome! Nicole is a diamond in the rough. She is a pleasure to work with and so knowledgeable. She is professional and a problem solver. She listened carefully to what we wanted and then came up with some great solutions. She helped us choose new lighting, bar stools, hardware, and paint to update our kitchen. She has also transformed our bedroom into a modern, yet comfortable retreat. We love every detail. We will absolutely turn to Radford Design again in the future.

Well, I never had the pleasure of working with Nicole because she never got back to me. Over the last few weeks I’ve left several emails and phone messages, and I got nothing. I understand if she is busy and can’t take on any new clients, but at as an absolute minimum, I would’ve expected at least a response. So unfortunately, I’m leaving a 1 star review.

Nicole just finished our second baby’s nursery. I cannot rave enough! It’s a cozy, chic oasis that we are in love with! After listening to what we wanted, Nicole’s ideas were spot-​on. She got the project done in our time frame and budget and was a pleasure to work with! We can’t wait to work with her again on our next project. Thank you Radford Design!

We’ve worked with Nicole on several projects — a master bedroom makeover, garage roof deck build out and custom kitchen banquette and table, plus some other areas where I needed finishing or accessories. I’ve been really happy with how everything turned out! Nicole delivers ideas and solutions that are right in line with what I want, on a reasonable budget. She knows what we like but takes it a step beyond to come up with solutions that are beyond anything I could even think of. Best of all, Nicole Is easy to work with and fun!

Every time I walked into the family room in our new home I had a near panic attack. None of our furniture worked in the space and I had zero idea where to start with a new design. When I suggested calling a designer, I could just hear the instant regret in my husband’s voice when he agreed to it. We couldn’t have made a better decision.
While I could list 100 things I loved about the experience, I’ll give you the top 5:
— Nicole listens. Too often you hear stories of designers who impose their preferences on a client and pay little heed to the client’s desires. I never felt that way with Nicole. She solicited our input throughout the process and regularly checked in with not just me, but my husband as well, so both of our design preferences were reflected in the final product.
— Her designs are timeless. The colors, pieces and flow of the room look amazing now and will continue to look good years down the road.
— She’s professional, but fun. As stressed as I was about the process, she made me feel at complete ease and made the selection process a lot of fun. She explained to me why certain pieces would or wouldn’t work, so I felt like I also received a little education and became [slightly] more knowledgeable about the rules of design.
— My husband loves the final product. I didn’t think it was possible that he would be delighted with anything that didn’t include a wall-​sized poster of Walter Payton, but he has repeatedly told me how much he likes the space now.
— We want more. We’ll be having Nicole back to do our bedroom next.

I highly recommend Nicole for any design project, big or small. She helped design our kitchen as well as some other features of our home. Her ideas are spot on, and she can really view a project through her client’s eyes to fulfill their vision. She is incredibly resourceful and is quick-​witted at figuring out design solutions on the spot. I am so happy with the end result and enjoyed working with someone who was professional, dedicated and invested in the project. She is definitely Edgewater’s best kept secret!

My wife and Nicole had a plan to surprise me with a re-​decorated bedroom. I am truly amazed by the results of this new room. What strikes me the most is how much more space the room seems to have with the new look. The room has a very clean look to it that it didn’t have before. Also, for the second time this project was completed on a very reasonable budget. If you are looking for a home decorator, look no further!

After several experiences with Radford Design we’ve resolved a number of design issues particular to our home. We’ve relied on Nicole’s expertise for everything from selecting and ordering unique fixtures for tough to fill lighting applications, color selection for our previous painting project, and overall advice with regards to available design and home improvement resources at many different price points and always have been very happy with the the results.

I have worked with Nicole several times over the last few years. Nicole designed my daughter’s room from start to finish. I met with her a few times in the months before my daughter was due and she helped me craft a vision for her room. Then she worked with my husband and surprised me one weekend when we were out of town. He had given her a key and she completely transformed the room. It was more beautiful than I could have ever imagined.
A few months later we worked with Nicole to transform our formal dining room into a multi-​purpose diningroom/​playroom (gotta get creative in city living). She also updated our kitchen for us and changed our mudroom from a dumping zone into an organized, functional and modern extension of our home.
Nicole has great taste, but doesn’t just design your home in her taste. She really cares and takes the time to get to know your likes and personal style. She then polishes it and creates something that is you, yet better.
Best of all, she finds the most amazing deals. She knows where money should be spent and where you can get away with spending less. She has an ability to make things feel custom without the custom price tag.
I look forward to working with Nicole again soon.