MCBRIDE DESIGN

I should start with the fact that I am a working mom with literally zero design sense. I know what I like when I see it - but I definitely can't figure it out on my own. I have been working with Deb McBride for years and on multiple projects throughout my home and I can't say enough about her. First, she is adaptable. I have found that designers tend to fit in boxes by style or price range. Deb is not that person. I have worked with her on things from low budget to high budgets and they have all turned out beautifully. She actually takes the time to sit with you and get to know your personal style and preferences. She gives you high and low recommendations that will work within your budget. Secondly, Deb provides recommendations that are unique and add your personal character to your house. Your home will not look like your neighbor's home but will look like something that was made just for you and your family. Whether you are accessorizing from Target or designing a high end room, she can find items or ways to use those items that are remarkable. There are areas of my home that people always comment on - and I guarantee that those areas were not my ideas. :) And, for our busy family, often function is as important as form. I need my house to work for the family and basically be indestructible - and also look good! Finally, she is just a pleasure to work with. She makes the process easy with mood boards on Pinterest, ongoing communication in whatever way works for you, and clear and consistent estimates. And now, after years of working together, we've developed the kind of trusting relationship where I just give her an area to work on and let her go. She knows me and knows what I like and I trust her to do an amazing job. I would (and have!) recommended Deb to anyone who asked. She is truly one of a kind.

I have had the pleasure of working with Deb in creating a home... and we continue to work together and it's a blast! She has taken a deep interest in getting to know who we are as a family and creatively collaborating with us to find the balance between the aesthetic and the practical. That said, what I truly adore is our brainstorming together. I often have a vision of what I want, and Deb brings her skill as a designer and her innate talent to realize my vision. I cannot sign off without sharing that Deb has impeccable taste. She knows color, fabric, texture, and quality. She has directed me in selecting new pieces of furniture that make me ooze with joy every time I see them and has enabled me to re-purpose pieces (some gorgeously reupholstered) that we couldn't bear to give up. Thank you, Deb!

I have been working with Deb on and off for about a year on a full house renovation & she is a joy to collaborate with! I have a lot of experience in home renovation, but needed a sounding board for such a large and complex venture. Deb was willing to work within my budget and requirements & brought great ideas and sense of design to the project. She was able to quickly understand my vision and provide valuable insight, feedback and direction. She has always been very responsive & helped give me confidence in design decisions talking me through more than one 'uh-oh' moment!! Deb is a talented designer and truly a trusted advisor!

I loved working with Deb! She immediately understood the look I was after and came back to me with beautiful fabrics that were exactly in line with what I wanted. It didn't take long for me to narrow down the choices, as Deb also has a good sense of when to let her clients "stew" on their own and "live" with the possibilities. Deb never rushed me, never forced her opinion, was gentle and thoughtful in voicing her expert design sense and in the end, I ended up with a lovely mix of fabric designs that perfectly suit our home. We had a lot of fun working together as well. I cannot recommend Deb more highly.

We recommend McBride Designs highly. Deb has helped us with many projects ranging from a light refresh of a space (using many things already in the house) to a “down to the studs” remodel of parts of our home. Regardless of the scope of the project, Deb and her team bring a “wow factor” to our spaces, consistently exceeding our expectations. Deb is sensitive to our space (being a historic home), our family needs, personal style preferences and budget. She and her team have consistently delivered on our projects, and we look forward to the next project with McBride Design.