testimonials...

All of the colors turned out perfectly!!

I really didn't realize how much I needed your help until you started pointing out undertones in the colors I liked that I didn't notice or when you compared two that I thought looked okay but then saw that they actually clashed.

I also appreciate how you pushed us a little to go outside the box with using the darker colors in the kitchen and bathroom and of course taking down the doors in the master bedroom! It is something that never would have occurred to us to do but makes so much sense now! It's amazing to be able to be upstairs and not have the light from the TV come up there.

We also just got up a lot of artwork and it's amazing how the colors in the pictures seem to match perfectly with the paint colors, I'm not sure how that happened, but love it!

It is practically a new house now and we can't thank you enough for your help!! I will definitely recommend you to my friends and family in the future when they are looking for some decorating help!

J.Jezik
Jacksonville, FL

I've had the pleasure of working with Christy McCarthy of Interiors Revitalized for the past 2 ½ years as the decorator for Tapestry Park Condominiums as well as Esplanade @ Town Center.

Christy is an excellent design artist for interiors and is able to accommodate the customer with their needs while maintaining budget concerns. She has an urban flair yet is able to incorporate a transitional flavor to her projects to appeal to a broad range of customers' taste in furnishings.

I highly recommend Christy and Interiors Revitalized for all of your decorating needs.

As the real estate market began to change in 2007, budgets got tighter and the need to differentiate your product became more critical than ever. These days, paying for outrageous interior designers is not an option. However, to sell your homes you must have target-specific decorated models that grab the attention of your buyers.

As the Marketing and Sales Director of one of the fastest growing brokers in the Southeast, I have to assure our developers' homes are positioned to sell and that they are attractive to their target market. To get this difficult and important task accomplished on a modern marketing budget, I rely on Interiors Revitalized. Interiors Revitalized has the ability to understand, plan and merchandise models that perfectly relate to our target audience. Interiors Revitalized was able to stay within a tight budget, deliver exceptional style, and have a quick turn around time making them the obvious choice for even our most discerning developers.

Interiors Revitalized has done an exceptional job with our model homes and would be an asset to any organization seeking professional interior design services.

B. Hippeli
Sales and Marketing Director; N.E. Florida

Working with Christy and Heather was not only enjoyable and effective, it was extremely efficient. They reacted immediately to our situation and had the home beautifully staged in an astonishingly quick amount of time.

I had spoken with several stagers, and Christy and Heather seemed to know exactly was needed and were not trying to "pad" the bill with unneeded, expensive measures. Their follow through was excellent and delivered on every deadline they set. I would highly recommend them for any staging needs that you may have.

S. Green
Jacksonville, Florida

Interiors Revitalized did an amazing job decorating our model apartments along with our leasing office. We found Christy to be thoroughly professional, highly skilled and detailed in her approach to the decoration and installation of our apartment models. She was able to follow a tight schedule, work within budget, and produce models that specifically appealed to our target tenants. We had a wonderful response and were able to rent out the units very quickly. We look forward to working with Interior revitalized in the future.

CH Swan
Vice President- Jacksonville

Thanks so much for your work on my listings! The last house you helped me with went under contract just 3 days after listing! I know it's a great house, but a big part of that was the awesome staging tips you helped give the seller. They implemented about 90% of what you suggested before listing. The rest they were going to get to but never had to since it sold so quickly!

Also the house you helped me with before that had two contracts on it in a short period of time. That was such a small house at 1280 sf that we really needed your expertise to help maximize our space and give the appearance that it actually has plenty of room. The seller implemented pretty much all of your staging tips and I know for a fact that the house showed better after you were there.

In this tough market, we need to do everything we can to make our listings stand out. I definitely believe staging and professional photography are the best way to show case any home in this tough market.

S. Yates
Realtor- Jacksonville, Florida

Christy helped us to completely redecorate the following rooms: Dining room, foyer, kitchen, family room, guest bedroom, master bedroom, and master bathroom. The redecorating included choosing paint colors, new furniture, shopping for decorative accent pieces, utilizing items we currently owned into the new decor, and provided overall guidance and consultation.

Christy was really great to work with, from our first phone call describing my needs all the way through to completion. She listened well and understood our family's need (stylish, yet functional) when making suggestions for new concept or pieces. She was prompt, detail oriented, always mindful of the budget, and professional along the way. She was a hard worker and my husband and I couldn't be more pleased with the final outcome!

M. Fiscor
Jacksonville, Florida

Christy, I wanted to tell you how great it is to work with you! You have such a charming way to letting me know when things need to be "revitalized". You are always able to transform the rooms that need help. In the current real estate market homes that do not show well are not going to sell, your services are needed more than ever. I always recommend you when a client that is in need of staging and they are always delighted. Keep up the good work you are a pleasure to work with!

J. McWhorter
Realtor- Jacksonville, Florida

I am also pleased with the updating of my living room and dining room. The smart, neutral color palette, and the new sofa and accessories are a welcome change, and I would never have had the vision to make such wise choices without your help.

It's always a pleasure to see you, and I appreciate your upbeat, positive approach to the job. I look forward to continuing to consult you as I tackle new projects to update my home.

G. Hand
Jacksonville, Florida

Dear Heather,
Thank you for the great job you did staging our home! We are confident your changes were instrumental in us receiving an offer!! (are any items in our home available for sale?)

Many Thanks!
S. Sherman
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Our Experience with Staging

We decided last month to sell our rental property in Jacksonville, Fl. I wanted the house to sell as quickly as possible despite reports of a slow real estate market. As we live out of state, my husband took off for Florida with his tools, and I spoke to Christy. After seeing the house, she made some important recommendations for preparation that hadn't occurred to us.

My husband got busy painting, and we added carpet, tile, and new lighting. I have to say that my husband and one of the realtors were really skeptical about staging. Also we had gone over our budget, which made me question whether we should go ahead. Further on the day of staging, he became very antsy to leave and come home. However, as Christy and her partner brought furniture and art in, my husband's attitude changed completely. He said our house became a home, and the furniture and art drew attention away from minor flaws.

Our house sold the first weekend it was shown. This was far better than my expectations of one third the normal number of days on the market or roughly two months. I know our experience is not typical, but to quote my husband "From now on, whenever we sell a house, we are going to have staging." Kudos, Christy you did a great job!

K. Huffstetler
Sedona, AZ

In our 50+ years of marriage we have collected much memorabilia from our travels. Most of our collection was on display throughout the house and this display made this house our home. When we decided to downsize we asked Christy to do our staging.

Her immediate reaction was that our memorabilia was on stage and that it was detracting from the house. With her quiet persistence and salesmanship she finally managed to get our permission to remove the distractions and to allow her to do her staging. She removed many, many items added highlights and coordinating colors that emphasized house. When she was done we were actually amazed at the openness, attractiveness, and sale ability of our new home.

As testimonial of the excellent job she did, we put our house on the market on Wednesday and sold it two days later. This occurred in the down market that existed in Apr. of 2010.

R. Bresson
Jacksonville, Florida

Thanks so much for your great presentation today at Watson/Hodges. I think you made some new friends. And, as always, I appreciate all that you have done to teach me more about staging - your willingness to let me work alongside you is awesome. And my customers think you are, rightfully, AWESOME! There is no better value in staging in Jacksonville than Interiors Revitalized!

T. Randall
Realtor, Jacksonville

Christy came to my home the day after I called and stayed to view the whole house, discussed my style and what kind of look I wanted to achieve and got a good understanding of the many "projects" my decorating would include. She immediately gave me feedback on some ideas I had and within a week had come back to me with plans for the great room.

We have gone shopping together and have selected new furniture which I am thrilled with, and Christy brought every color in the rainbow samples to my house and guided me through selecting the colors that will adorn my walls. I could NEVER have selected the beautiful coordinating array of colors by myself, yet they are exactly what I want. Christy has confirmed many of the ideas I've had and she's also, gently and expertly redirected me when the need has arisen (but, oh, so tactfully!), which has taken the stress out of making decisions. She has met with my project manager and cabinet maker to coordinate custom cabinetry she designed for the living and dining areas.

Christy will do EXACTLY what I ask her to do. She gets the big picture and is helping me execute it without breaking the bank. She has already saved me quite a bit of money in furniture acquisition by suggesting new room/purpose placements for some of the furniture I had planned on getting rid of. When my new sofas were ready to be delivered in one week instead of the 10 weeks we had been told to expect them in, Christy made the arrangements with the seller to warehouse them and deliver them when I am ready for them at no extra cost to me. She charges a flat hourly fee which is VERY reasonable, so I get to decide exactly what services I want and therefore how many of them I can work into my budget. And, Christy is all about keeping you within your budget.

I will be working with Interiors Revitalized not only for the completion of this enormous project, but any time in the future when I need help with decorating decisions. I highly recommend their services.

L. Neviaser
Jacksonville, FL

Christy met with me at home and then at stores and sources of tile, cabinets, and furnishings. She made herself available at the last minute if a question arose with the painter or other contractor. She followed through for even the smallest details...from accessories to even casual pillows. She was a valued source of expertise and very pleasant to work with.

B. Kane
Jacksonville, FL

Heather,
Thank you so much for all your help - the condo looks great! We are very optimistic that it is going to sell quickly.

Thanks Again,
Barb
Ponte Vedra, Florida