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After 21 years and raising three kids, we were way overdue for a home renovation. We had tried a few times to find contractors on our own, but our ideas weren't always the best. As a result, our floors, furnishings, curtains and decorating were all dated. Paint colors were too dark and didn't "flow." When combined with our original lighting, our house was choppy and dimly-lit. We agreed this was a renovation project that needed a professional. We were very impressed with the decorating in the Grounds Coffeehouse in Stafford, and got a great recommendation for professional designer and general contractor, Kerrin Muller. Kerrin provided us a "turn-key" option that included her vision of our space, design drawings, and coaching before construction began. We would have never imagined the prep required for major construction let alone gotten there on our own - Kerrin's coaching was the difference. When construction started, Kerrin was the General Contractor. With her leverage, she got multiple quotes from subs and negotiated the best prices for us. Had we tried this on our own, we would have paid much more and gotten much less, and who has time to coordinate the electrician, the plumber and the subs? Kerrin was on-site every day, and it was like choreography! More significantly, Kerrin was completely committed and even emotionally attached to our project so she demanded perfection from the sub-contractors, and she got it! Her attention to detail was amazing. More examples of Kerrin's value-added include: - Best sub-contractors. Kerrin picked experienced subs that delivered top quality work with minimal schedule slips or cost overruns. Master bath, kitchen, flooring, electrical...no disappointments. - Decorating. Kerrin recommended every paint color, and even to an untrained eye like mine, it pops! Modern, light-gray walls downstairs with white doors, black hardware and black stair rail. Paint and furnishings flow perfectly now! - Designer lighting. Kerrin said, "let there be light" and the lighting is spectacular. We went from a dimly-lit house with 20-year-old builder-special fixtures to modern designer lighting that is bright and warm. - Shopping. Our design included a furniture budget that was challenging. Kerrin intensely, constantly shopped for furnishings and accessories, to include auction antiques/rugs that are stunningly beautiful, yet cost a quarter of what new items would have cost. She negotiated on a beautiful new leather chair over a two-week period, and saved $1,100 on that one piece. There is no question that with her leverage and experience she consistently got a great values for us. - First impression. Our front door was shot. We now have a beautiful front door that Kerrin got for a great price and had installed for a great price. - Confidence. We were amazed at how effective Kerrin was on every aspect of the project. Kerrin always kept us informed she is an excellent communicator. In conclusion, we stepped back and let Kerrin create. There is no doubt that we got our money's worth - and much more. Quality is first-class - exceeded our expectations. This review does not do justice to her hard work and the results she delivered. The closest we can come to summarizing is to tell you that Kerrin is a pro. If you're like us, if you need help with your renovation project, if you realize you can't do it on your own, then you should seriously consider hiring Kerrin Muller Design to see your dreams become your reality.

My wife and I were at a loss as to how to best utilize some of the space in our house and needed some ideas (and furniture!). We had never worked with an interior designer before, and reviews and recommendations motivated us to reach out to Kerrin and her team for help. We are so glad we did! Kerrin explained her design process to us, and she and her team utilized our tastes and preferences to come up with two different design concepts. Needless to say, we now have plenty of ideas and have been inspired. We can't wait to work further with Kerrin and her team as we move forward in this process and (hopefully) tackle additional projects in the future. Update #1: There are two things that I wanted to highlight regarding our ongoing engagement with Kerrin and her team. The first had to do with the appointment with our contractor when we walked the space within our house and discussed the design proposal. Kerrin went through everything (while Liz took fastidious notes) and highlighted details and answered questions that I would not have been able to do myself. I had ideas, but Kerrin had answers. We were extremely impressed and appreciative to have her there, and the project will be even better as a result. The second involved the selection process of lighting, furniture, colors, and textures. We walked into our last meeting with Kerrin and her team fresh off their recent trip to High Point to see some of the ideas they had gathered for us and were blown away. My wife was thrilled. Kerrin has a wonderful eye for colors and design and to see it all come together with the pieces we have started to choose is incredibly exciting and not something we could have matched left to our own devices. We look forward to continuing to work with her, and we already have some other areas around the house that would benefit from her vision. We can't wait!

Upon meeting Kerrin I was immediately impressed. After just moments of speaking with her I knew I was going to hire her. However, listening is one of her greatest attributes as she took the time to ensure she had a clear and complete understanding of my vision. Kerrin Muller is the consummate professional that lives her passion. Her infections positive attitude toward my project breathed new life into my boyhood home. I can't wait for the reunion... Peace of mind is what I found with Kerrin! -3 Months Later They did it. I don’t know how but they did. After I rebuilt my grandparents home from the ground up, Muller Design Co went in, used old photos and conducted personal interviews in order to see my vision and recreated my boyhood home. They took an entirely empty building void of color and function and used modern pieces to reproduce the emotion, comfort and safety I felt as a child so many years ago. Each piece was carefully selected by the Muller Design team or hand made to fit perfectly down to the inch. What they were able to create can best be described as a movie set and they were sure to make my family the star! Muller Design Co helped me make my grandparents home a beacon for the family and a refuge for the next generation. Furthermore, the Muller Design team carefully personalized select pieces and placed them throughout the house in just the right way to bring honor to my grandparents. After all the medals, awards and citations I ever received, bringing life back into my grandparent’s home, so my family can once again have a place of peace and refuge, has been my greatest achievement! I could not have done this without Kerrin and her amazing team at Muller Design. The impact Kerrin and her team at Muller Design has had on my family is immeasurable. Thank you!

To Future Clients of Muller Design Company, LLC: Kerrin Muller creates the most precious commodity of all and that is time. She will carry all of the stress and worry of a project for the owner while using her unique vision, style, and talent to create a project that delivers on time, budget, functionality, and at a tremendous value to the owner. If you are fortunate enough for Kerrin to consider your project, get out of her way and let her do her job. As the preeminent designer and artist, she will over deliver. Kerrin loves what she does and it shows in her work. A pleasant communicator and collaborator, Kerrin orchestrated the design and implementation of a project with numerous stakeholders including the owner, multiple tenants, HOA, historical associations, architectural review boards, building department, and neighbors with limited resources such as money, contractor schedules, weather, parking, work area, and suppliers. Kerrin spends money as if it were own and sources unique materials to separate your project from others. This is a naturally gifted hard worker in a world where you are fortunate to find one of those characteristics let alone both in the same person. Kerrin is a great listener and while you should share your ideas with Kerrin I would highly recommend giving her creative space and you will not be disappointed. Hire good people but then let them do their job. There might be 7.7 billion people on the planet but how many do you know that do what they say and see things through to the very end? Every job has surprises, make sure you hire someone as passionate, experienced, and dedicated as Muller Design Company. You’ll be glad you did. Lafayette Station Building, LLC

We are fortunate and grateful to have Muller Design help us with our kitchen remodel and design. Kerrin and her team supported us through the whole process. They brought together our ideas into a functional, flexible, and beautiful design produced, reviewed, and updated detailed drawings, options, and features; and supervised delivery and installation. Kerrin personally integrated her knowledge and connections in the interior design field to widen our options and improve our selections. Kerrin’s attention to detail combined with her caring and supportive approach made the whole process enjoyable and educational. She was there for us every step of the way. We love our new kitchen. It is classic, comfortable, and beautiful. It is the most luxurious room in the house, rivaled only by the bathroom that Kerrin designed. Previous post: We are grateful and fortunate to have found Kerrin! Her expertise has been invaluable during a variety of projects over the past four years from kitchen design concepts, basement and bathroom renovations, and a recent sitting room design. Her enthusiasm for each project, regardless of complexity or budget, is sincere and contagious. She has provided a wealth of resources for us to find furnishings, building materials, lighting, and hardware. Kerrin has patiently guided us through many design, color, and installation decisions. We especially appreciate her flexibility as she has seen us through the completion of our projects. We enthusiastically recommend her services and are excited to begin another project this spring.