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It has been a fantastic experience working with Robin. I had never worked with a decorator before and I was very happy to find Robin in Houzz. We hired her to redo 2 spaces (living room and a common use room in a finished basement), both of which we had sparsely furnished but never decorated. She totally transformed the space and we loved what she did so much that we are currently working with her for 2 more rooms in our home. She is easy to communicate with, straightforward and transparent in her invoicing, and really great at working within a budget. She is very resourceful to make the vision come to life. She is a good listener and takes the time to learn your style. I wish that I could figure out how to include pics in my review because we are so proud of our new space, but you can see from her profile pics that she can work with different styles and uses space very well. I highly recommend her services.Read More

Trying to decorate our new seasonal home in Cape Elizabeth while wintering in Ohio was next to impossible. Thank heavens we found Robin and Design for Less! She sourced and shopped for us and sent us pictures for our approval, then purchased, transported and installed each purchase and sent us a picture of the outcome! Incredible service and her "sometime" assistant, Caroline, was awesome! Robin will remain on our "go to" list forever!Read More

I was living in NY but moving to Maine and needed help with renovating and furnishing our Condo. I wanted to have the condo ready for move in but wouldn’t be able to be in Maine to oversee renovations or furnishings. Also as a full time working mother of 3 children under 4 (1 newborn at the time!) I had NO time to devote to this project. So I decided to use the help of an interior decorator. After some research of companies through Houzz, I decided to try Design For Less. Robin was amazing to work with and I am so thankful I was able to find her! She listened to what I wanted and delivered in every way. Because I was living in NY and unable to get to Maine frequently, I had to trust Robin with every detail. From our first phone meeting I knew I made the right choice! I told her what I was looking for and our needs/budget and Robin took control right away and delivered beyond what I was expecting. Our place is still a work in progress - tackling additional rooms and we are still working with Robin to help us complete our new home. I couldn’t imagine going through this process with anyone else! Thanks Robin!!!Read More

Having purchased and moved into our first house in December, I had never worked with an interior decorator before. On the nagging suspicion that choosing paint colors for a big house wouldn't be as straightforward as it seemed, I decided to look for help, and because I had no idea where to start looking, I turned to Houzz. Robin's ad immediately caught my eye because, even though we had never met, I felt comfortable reading it; she seemed down-to-earth, her designs weren't too fussy, and she had specifically written that she wanted her designs to be affordable and livable, particularly for children (At the time, our son was a curious, energetic three.). I sent her an email, expecting to hear back in a couple days, but she immediately wrote me back...and we haven't looked back! Our house has been an ongoing project, and what I really appreciate is that Robin not just has great taste, but is totally open to working with my opinions and ideas as well. Robin started with helping me choose paint colors, carpet and rugs, and installing blinds all around the house. She has helped me choose furniture, lighting and drapery, and spearheaded recovering the cushions on our kitchen stools. With Robin's help (and her referrals to painters, an electrician, and a fantastic contractor, all of whom are completely skilled, reasonably priced and trustworthy), we have transformed what was a great house into an amazing home. She is upbeat, organized and, very importantly, accessible...no waiting days for her to respond (I even took pictures of some bedroom furniture in the store and sent them to her, and she helped us make the decision real-time.)! Her design services are extremely reasonable, and have been, and continue to be, invaluable to us.Read More

Robin is AWESOME!! She has worked with us on several house projects including most of the rooms in our house. We love the results and always get compliments from our guests. We lived in the house for years and just couldn’t find the time and /or agree on paint colors, styles and room arrangements. We are a busy family with numerous daily schedule demands. It was important for us to balance both aesthetics and function. Robin understood our needs and was able to design and implement a plan while always cognizant of our time and budget. The communication throughout the projects was outstanding. One of the biggest challenges was our desire to utilize family “heirlooms” that had been passed onto us. The pieces were not representative of our style. Robin figured out creative ways to “update” the treasured furniture pieces o that they are now showpieces! Additionally, she “repurposed” a number of our dated lamps, tables, frames, etc. so they now compliment the space. We also shopped for new items using a strict budget. Robin made simple changes to our purchases that resulted in pieces having a “specialized” look. We love our redesigned space! It’s beautiful, comfortable and functional. Throughout the process, Robin was enthusiastic, flexible, and organized. She is knowledgeable and current with design trends. We are grateful for Robin’s involvement in all of our projects. She made our home look fabulous with a low budget.Read More

We purchased a 2-bedroom 2-bath condo in Portland, Maine, in a newly constructed upscale building as a second home. Since we were living in New York, we needed local assistance getting the apartment ready for occupancy. And since I knew what I wanted for furnishings, I really just needed someone to manage the project and provide consulting on finishes and upgrades at an affordable rate. I found Robin on Houzz, and it was a match made in heaven. She was not offended at all that I wanted to select my own furnishings, and provided helpful and tasteful design consulting when needed (paint colors, window treatments, carpets, crown molding, tile, and carpentry and electrical upgrades.) Robin has a crew of skilled professionals that she works closely with, and the end result was a gorgeous new apartment completed on time and on budget and to our exact specifications, and with minimal stress and hassles! Robin was always willing to help with any task, even those as mundane as receiving deliveries or moving boxes into our apartment. Her billing rate was an incredible bargain for the level of expertise and personal attention we received. And best of all, we now consider her a dear friend and think very fondly of her while enjoying our beautiful new home!Read More

Robin has an amazing eye for detail and design. When I opened my photo studio in the heart of Portland, Maine I knew she was the one for the job. She took my few requests and made them into a beautiful story with her experience, sense of style, texture, and cohesion. The space is even more lovely than I could have ever imagined and everyone comments on how beautifully put together it is. It is a joy to come to work in this space everyday knowing that it not only reflects myself, but also who I want to portray to my clients. I highly recommend Robin for any project great or small.Read More

Robin Davis has been an absolute pleasure to work with. She is a good listener and was able to make my vision a reality. She is always the professional with an easy going manner who strives to integrate her keen sense of design with the aesthetic I pictured for the space. She is honest and transparent on the business end, which made working with her enjoyable and worry free. I look forward to the future projects we’ve planned for 2022!Read More

Robin absolutely knocked it out of the park with our “mountain modern” home adventure, and she was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. She is a total pro - always quick to respond to emails and texts, and never left us hanging or feeling like we were in the dark. As far as the final product - we are truly thrilled! She managed to furnish and decorate our entire home in exactly 8 weeks, and the result is more than we could have hoped for. I found Robin online (no prior personal relationship whatsoever) and can’t believe how lucky we got stumbling across her. I would absolutely recommend her to friends, family and anyone else looking for interior decorating work.Read More

I have worked with Robin for over year now. She helped stage my last place for sale, and has worked with me on my high end condo in downtown Portland from pre-construction design through completion. She has done a fantastic job learning my style and what I like all while keeping cost as an important consideration. It has been a pleasure working with Robin, and i intend to use her services for my next anticipated home construction project.Read More

There aren't enough stars to rate Robin on this review! We are so grateful for her commitment to task in turning our entire lake house into a masterpiece on a budget and timeline that seemed almost impossible. We have since engaged her on more projects for AirBNB investments and she is the most valuable member on the team. She helps on everything from project management to selecting the most incredible design finds on a business friendly budget. No detail will ever go unthought of. We love Robin and can't live without her!!Read More