Sheila Mayden Interiors

My husband and I used Sheila to help us freshen up our 100-year-old house. This was the first time we'd worked with someone who I'd normally think of as an "interior decorator", but Sheila was so much more! While she has her eye on the trends and keeps things fresh and relevant, she particularly appreciates old homes and does a great job balancing what's current with what will look good in an older home. At our first meeting she spent a few hours asking us questions and getting a sense of our style and where we wanted to go with the interiors. At our second meeting she presented a portfolio of ideas that included options for specific pieces of furniture, fabrics, colors and a few changes to our wall and fireplace designs. She presented things that I would not have come up with myself but that were in keeping with our style. We loved the options she offered. One of the things that surprised me most was her versatility. Not only is she skilled at helping you choose colors, fabrics and furniture styles, but she has the training and skills to do design work. She created CAD drawings to add built-ins around our fireplace and had the perfect contractor to do the work. Speaking of contractors, Sheila has a team of contractors she works with who she trusts. This is a huge plus. Our built-in job was a small one. Left to our own devices it would have taken a long time for us to not only find the right contractor, but to get onto his/her schedule for such a small job. Sheila talked to a skilled wood-working contractor who works on lots of projects for her, both large and small, and had him slot our small job in between two of his larger ones. I can't say enough good things about Sheila. Our project has taken a hiatus, but we look forward to being able to do the next phase with Sheila as soon as possible.

My husband and I loved working with Sheila on our most recent project. We also worked with her several years ago on a prior home and were so impressed with her skills that we did not consider using any other designer for our project. I have recommended her to several friends and family members as well. Sheila designed our Spa Bath remodel and put us in touch with an excellent general contractor who managed the entire project for us. We are so delighted with the way that everything turned out! Sheila has great style but does not design overly trendy projects that will date your home in a few years. She has a great sense of subtle design elements in a room--things that I never thought about. Honestly--my advice--if you are spending more than a few thousand dollars on any home design or home remodeling project, why wouldn't you use a design professional to make sure everything turns out correctly? Unless you have a design background, it is unlikely you will be able to assess your project in the same way that a professional designer will. Sheila is a true professional and a very kind and thoughtful person. She is often in demand, but you would be lucky to be able to work with her on your project!

Sheila is very gracious and helpful. She is very responsive to inquiries!! She answered all of my questions quickly. Thanks Sheila!

I have been working with Sheila for 2+ years. She has transformed our home into a place that reflects our global and eclectic style, mixing pieces that we already have with wonderful finds that range from less expensive to a bit higher end - a skill that not everyone has (and which I love). She has redesigned our bedroom, the living room, the family room, and helped us take a kitchen and dining room remodel to the finish line by helping us choose the colors, hardware, lighting fixtures, and just so much more. Sheila is a great listener, gives you options, and finds just the right piece for that hard to fit spot!

I have been using Sheila for the last two years to refurbish my midcentury ranch home. In the past I have used a number other designers to assist me. Sheila is by far the best interior designer I have ever used. Not only is she extremely personable and smart, she is organized, creative and responsive. She stays within budget, and has excellent contacts with first rate contractors who follow her instructions implicitly. Her design skills are superb. She always had excellent follow- through, kept me fully informed and maintained excellent budget control. I give Sheila my highest rating and an unequivocal recommendation.

Sheila's work is beautiful, as she matches the design of the project to fit the style of the home. It was a pleasure getting the chance to work with her and see her creative eye and attention to detail.

Sheila did an amazing job with all of the interior design work in our home. Our project started off as a small one focused on the master bath and in the end, she had a hand in everything from the rebuild design to all of the decor. She really listen to and incorporated my design ecstatic and the need to plan around 2 small children.

I have worked with Sheila on many projects over the past years. What can I say? Sheila's vision and talent has always impressed me. Her attention to details and sincere understanding of her client's needs make the design process both exciting and comfortable. As always I look forward to be a part of her design projects and highly recommend her services.

I was very happy with the design work by Sheila Mayden. She designed the interior for our dining and living rooms after a pretty big structural remodel of our 1950's house. She had great insight into what was possible, but never overwhelmed me with too many ideas or options. It felt like we were partners and we worked well together. She suggested things that I never would have thought of and now absolutely love - particularly in my dining room. She seemed to find the sweet spot for my budget as well. I love how my space looks now - thanks to Sheila.

Sheila gave us a great plan for our bathroom remodel that will include incorporating a spare bedroom. We showed the plan to our contractor and he said it was a perfect plan for our home. The layout utilized the existing space and incorporation of additional space with maximum care taken to provide for storage, atheistics, and cost efficiency. To us Ms. Mayden did everything a professional designer should do. She listened to our needs, took our lifestyle into consideration, and paid strict attention to our budget. We are so fortunate to have found her to help us with our remodel. We have not started the project yet but will start after the first of the year.

Sheila has been an integral part of making our 1920s Seattle Tudor a home we can envision living in and enjoying with family for years to come. I love beautiful fabrics, textures, stone, and wood-- because she is such a wonderful listener with an amazing sense of style, she has never failed to amaze me when she comes with her basket full of swatches and samples. Besides her talent for design (as well as incorporating fun and unique architectural aspects indoors and out) she is also very organized and simply a gracious person to work with.

Sheila provided excellent guidance while I was building my home. She took into account my style preferences and helped me to create a cohesive design. The whole house has an amazing flow, where every detail, big and small, supports the overall concept. I could not have done this without her. Sheila has the amazing ability to understand her client's taste and create a design plan that is unique to them. She listens well and strives to create a home environment that will meet and exceed her client's expectations. I love my new house and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to my friends.