Testimonials
I strive to create a positive and rewarding design experience for every client, and a referral is one of the highest compliments I can receive.
My clients are just like you. Some simply need help choosing paint colors or making selections for a new bathroom, while others want to eliminate the stress of construction planning and rely on my expertise to guide them through the entire process. I customize every experience to fit your unique needs. From master planning a new home to selecting furniture, finishes, and accessories, I provide the support and guidance needed to bring your vision to life.
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A review from houzz
“I don’t think we could have accomplished what we did in our whole home renovation (and in the timeline we had) without working with Bridget. We found a property and decided to renovate in September 2014. We hired Bridget in October, completed plans and selected our contractor (through Bridget’s recommendation), procured all materials in Nov and Dec, broke ground the day before Xmas and moved in last week (mid-April 2015). We were not novice going into this process…past houses all included various renovations. However, we had never attempted something of this scale and timeline on our own, so we decided it might be good to have someone who does this professionally help us out. (Did I mention we had our second child in January…..right smack in the middle of this process??). We hired Bridget to help us with 1) design of a new floor plan/function for the home 2) selection of finish materials (fixtures, paint, trim, etc) 3) selection of the architect, contractor and suppliers (this was HUGE for us — to find the quality we were looking for especially in our timeline) and 4) she was a partner to us in project management.
“Nearly every surface of our 3,500 sq ft house including a kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a 3-season room addition was renovated. Bridget was involved with everything except closet systems, fireplaces, HVAC and home audio systems, which we selected and managed directly. The result is more than I could have imagined. The space is gorgeous. I think the trim throughout the house might just be my favorite part!
“The hardest part for me was buying lighting and other materials without seeing them in person. My advice if you are going to embark upon a journey like we did with Bridget? Expect to go on an emotional roller coaster if you have a timeline anything like ours. Otherwise, give yourself time to think through your needs and decisions. Be clear on what you need a designer to do for you and communicate that in advance, because a project like this is very complex. Trust the partnerships that designers have. These relationships pay dividends during construction and allow for smooth communication.
“Price and value… well, we spent a lot more than we set out to spend on everything involved…about 40% more. But, we did it with our eyes wide open. We knew some things were easier done when walls were ripped out. We built our home to be exactly what we need and desire for years to come. Looking forward to working with Bridget on phase 2: decorating!”
Chris & Kristina
Cherry Hill, NJ
A review from houzz
“The Art of Bridget provided us with interior decorating services for our dining room, formal living room, family room, powder room, and sunroom, which included furniture layout and selection as well as window treatments, rugs, and wallpaper.
“After an initial consultation with Bridget, where she learned what we were hoping to accomplish and gained an understanding of our personal style, The Art of Bridget provided us with multiple furniture layout options as well as various furniture, window treatment, rug, fabric, paint, and wallpaper selections for the rooms we wanted to decorate. This was a huge help to me, as we had just moved into a brand-new home that was much larger than our previous one. We were essentially starting with a blank slate, and I was completely overwhelmed with where to begin. Before contacting Bridget, I spent many frustrating hours searching online and visiting furniture stores for ideas. I loved having everything filtered to match our taste and presented as a complete vision, rather than trying to make decisions piece by piece and wondering whether everything would work together. Plus, Bridget had access to so many more furniture options than I did.
“My husband and I loved the ideas that Bridget presented, and we all worked together to create the final result. We are so pleased with the outcome and feel that it truly reflects our taste and how we want our home to look and feel.”
Joyce
Haddonfield, NJ
A review from houzz
“Bridget played an integral part in our recent basement renovation. We had worked with Bridget in the past and were very pleased with the results, so we expected the same quality of work this time around. She assessed our needs and space and, after listening to our vision for the room, provided us with a space plan that was perfect.
Bridget pays very close attention to the smallest details and provided us with an incredible set of plans to guide the project. She is able to see different perspectives and recommend ideas that may be considered outside the box but work incredibly well for a particular space and its intended use. I would highly recommend working with Bridget.”
Jim & Karen
Haddonfield, NJ
A review from houzz
“I recently remodeled a laundry room and carved out a master bath, new laundry space and added a large closet. Bridget had an amazing vision for a comfortable and beautiful space. The plans she provided were very detailed, and her assistance in selecting fixtures and tile was invaluable. I am very pleased with the final results and recommend her highly. She has excellent taste and helped me to spend wisely and well.”
Marie
Haddon Township, NJ
A review from houzz
“We hired Bridget to design options for a new space plan and interior design for our 3,500-square-foot condo on Lake Michigan in the fall of 2014. In addition, we wanted her to manage the procurement of all materials beyond what our contractor would normally supply and to work with our contractor to complete the project. Other than a few walls, the project scope included a complete redesign of the space and full decoration incorporating our existing must-keep furniture pieces. We also planned to travel internationally for virtually the entire duration of the project, meaning that Bridget and the contractor were in complete control of the process.
While there were certainly some hiccups along the way, Bridget completed the project with amazing efficiency and creativity. She managed to get us to think completely differently about the space, select furniture, fixtures, and colors that met our vision, and oversee the procurement and installation in a seamless manner. One of the approaches she used very effectively was having us attend the High Point Fall Market with her to select light fixtures, fabrics, and furniture, along with visits to tile and plumbing showrooms to make key selections. A few trips to Chicago to review designs, and we were finished. I think it says it all that while we traveled the world, virtually all design decisions and certainly all logistics decisions were handled by Bridget without our intervention. This was critical, as we were frequently on the road.
In addition, after installation and project completion, there were a few issues with drapes and furniture that fell within Bridget’s responsibility. She followed up with vendors and effectively resolved these remaining punch-list items.
While the budget expanded beyond what I had originally envisioned (big surprise), we are very satisfied with the final result. I will point out that we executed the design and build-out on a fast-track basis due to our travel schedule. Bridget accommodated this and indicated that the budget would likely be affected, so I have to say that was something I brought on myself.
The fact is that, at the end of the day, a fast-track design, selection, and project execution process was completed on schedule with only the customary few issues, and we are very satisfied. The entire process, from the start of design to move-in, took about nine months. I would recommend Bridget to anyone considering a complete remodel or new construction project.”
Randy
Willmette, IL
“Just wanted to drop you a note to tell you, once again, what a fabulous job you did on our Pittsburgh condominium. We love the wine cellar, my kitchen always gets rave reviews, along with the gorgeous tile everywhere and the layout you created. I can never leave the fabulous closets you designed. I am truly living the life of luxury on top of the world. You are so very talented.
Thanks for always being on top of everything and ready to calm frayed nerves during the process. I can’t wait to get the beach project underway!”
Mary
Pittsburgh, PA
“Our decision to hire Bridget continues to please us every day. Bridget’s talent and vision helped us pull together a design plan for our home that reflects our lifestyle and taste. Working with Bridget takes away the stress of finding the right painters, wallpaper hangers, and manufacturers to complete the look. From inception to installation, working with Bridget gave us peace of mind that our investment decisions for our home would be the right ones for us.”
Karen & Jim
Haddonfield, NJ
“If you want a designer who is enthusiastic, attentive to detail, and creative in envisioning your living space, then Bridget is the one for you. In our experience remodeling our kitchen and family room with her, we found all of these things to be true. She listened carefully to our needs and desires, gently nudged us into considering alternatives we never imagined, and helped us along every step of the process, from the initial planning phase of the project all the way to picking cabinetry, colors, drapes, and furnishings.
She was also a team player and worked extremely well with our contractor. The results are still getting us compliments from family and friends as they see how we—with Bridget’s guidance—managed to take a family room from the 1950s and a kitchen from the 1980s and bring them into the present, while preserving the ambiance of the 1920s house we love so much.”
Ingrid & Tim
Riverton, NJ
“I’ve worked with Bridget since 2002. Since then, she has designed two houses and my husband’s office. She has come up with ideas that I never would have thought of that enhanced the way we live in our home. She raised my dishwasher to ease back strain and expanded the master shower into a closet space so we could have a built-in seat. My laundry room is a dream to work in and has tons of storage.
Bridget is innovative, adheres to a budget—in fact, she has saved us money because of her knowledge of construction—pays scrupulous attention to detail, and is always receptive to questions. Her sense of color can’t be beat. I highly recommend Bridget and her design services.”
Karen
Marlton, New Jersey
“Bridget has been a great asset to us throughout the complete cabinetry decision-making process, from design through implementation. All of our team members truly appreciate the cooperation, professionalism, and follow-through we have experienced while working with her.
Bridget brings an added level of expertise and experience to every project we have worked on together, and we look forward to continuing our professional relationship for years to come.”
Arthur Davidson, The CabineTree Design Studio
Haddonfield, NJ
“It was a pleasure working with Bridget. In this economy, it was great working with someone who not only had a great vision but also incorporated many of my existing furnishings and fixtures. She brought the ‘wow’ back into my home.”
Nancy
Devon, PA
“Now that my interior design project is complete, I cannot begin to say thank you for my beautiful living room and dining room. I love everything, and so do my two cats!
I also want to take this opportunity to thank you for all of your assistance throughout the process. Whenever I called or emailed with questions or concerns, I always received an answer sooner rather than later. In addition, the contractors you recommended were polite, professional, courteous, and their work speaks for itself.
I have no hesitation in recommending Bridget and the professionals she works with to anyone who asks. In closing, thank you again, and I look forward to talking with you soon.”
Carol
Philadelphia, PA
“I had been working on my home for about a year when I reached a point where I felt stuck in several rooms. I needed help choosing colors, deciding on floor plans, and simply having a second set of eyes to make sure I was heading in the right direction. I learned about Bridget and discovered that she offers consultations where clients can carry out the projects on their own. I realized this was a very affordable way to receive professional guidance and was excited to schedule my consultation.
Bridget was professional, friendly, and easy to talk to. She put me at ease right away, and we quickly worked through my list of questions. Bridget is non-judgmental and understands that design is a journey. I kept an open mind, and I’m so glad I did. She took every concern I had into consideration and came up with the perfect budget-friendly solutions. She helped me determine where to save money and where it made sense to invest. Most importantly, she gave me the confidence to tackle one project at a time.
The thing that surprised me most was that there was absolutely no pressure to have her do more work for me than what I needed. Because of that, I won’t hesitate to call Bridget if I get stuck again—or if I simply want to brainstorm future projects with someone who understands my style and vision. My consultation was definitely one of the most enjoyable experiences I’ve had in a long time, but it was also incredibly productive. We made it through my entire list, and I could not be more excited to pick up my paintbrush and get to work.”
Mike & Lori
Stratford, NJ
“As a builder and renovator for the past 26 years, a common frustration has been that the architectural drawings we build from often lack a tremendous amount of detail, and many times the final spatial arrangements are poorly planned. Since we started working with Bridget three years ago, her pre-construction planning services have made a tremendous difference in the speed and efficiency with which we complete projects, and the final product of our collaboration is beyond aesthetically pleasing.
“The spaces are functional, well laid out, and visually stunning. We find that instead of an architect simply fitting together a broad list of required rooms for an addition, Bridget determines in advance exactly how the homeowner wants to use the space in terms of seating, flow, furniture, architectural millwork, artwork, and more.
“A typical project might involve a six-page architectural drawing that is the result of collaboration between the architect and Bridget until the spaces are the size and shape needed to support her overall design concept. Additionally, Bridget provides supplemental CAD drawings and specifications with exacting details for architectural millwork, tile designs, placement of electrical and plumbing fixtures, cabinetry, built-ins, and more. While all of this might seem like an extravagance, it isn’t—it allows us to work faster and install fixtures and cabinetry more efficiently.
“The homeowner also receives a scale visual preview of the final product and can make changes before construction begins, avoiding costly change orders. There is a general feeling on projects where Bridget has completed this pre-planning and design work of ‘getting it right the first time.’ She also has a strong understanding of home construction and an exceptional visual sense for design—something many designers lack. On the rare occasion that I need clarification or have a question, she immediately understands what I am describing, despite my carpenter/contractor lingo, and arrives at a solution quickly. It is a pleasure to work with Bridget, and I look forward to many more years of collaboration in the future.”
Jim, general contractor
South Jersey