Testimonials

“Building can be a unique experience, because you have to make design selections upfront and cannot see the end result before. Rene is able to guide you through the process, and ensure that all aspects from the construction design to interior details flow together, and look amazing. You will not be disappointed!”

“You can see from the photos that Deborah has an amazing eye, great style, and a keen color sense. What you may not realize is how incredibly resourceful and productive she is. Deb will literally go to the ends of the earth to find the perfect piece for the project. Oh, and she is so much fun to work with!”

“Deb Harkins has an extraordinary gift for design! Her infectious enthusiasm brings great fun to any project. For our Oregon beach house, she accompanied me and my husband to a distant granite yard to help find the perfect elegant countertop to pull the kitchen together in a way that thematically suited our aesthetic, without being at all matchy -matchy. She also inspired us to boldly use our existing artwork in our new home, saving us money and honoring our lifetime of experiences and choices. And all with a great deal of laughter!”

“Rene listened to us regarding the style, function and budget we desired, delivering a home that is current and stylish, yet timeless. Her skilled coordination with our builder and subcontractors contributed greatly to an enjoyable home-building experience for us. Without hesitation, we would recommend Rene Garland to others needing interior design and project management expertise.”

“Rene Garland is a dear friend and has been working with me at Mar-Key Builders for the last 20 years. She is a highly skilled decorator/ building assistant. The old cliché, “This is only business” does not exist with her. She is simply amazing at what she does and time and time again over the years, customers repeatedly acknowledge that they never could have done this without her and what an amazing journey it was because of her… She can’t help but to become great personal friends with everyone she works with… I love her professionalism to the moon and back and if you do any work with her whatsoever, and I know you’ll feel the same.”

“Rene helped us with a major remodel of our kitchen. We loved it and so did our neighbors so much that Rene stayed on our street for a year doing renovations. She also renovated our bathroom and just recently remodeled our kitchen & living room from traditional style to transitional. She was with us every step of the way always so pleasant to be with and worked very well with our budget. We enjoy entertaining and our guests always compliment what a great job she did on our renovations.”

“We are presently working with Rene in building our dream home..and could not be more pleased with the process. She is amazing at what she does and the time and effort she takes for each and every element including our budget…we could have not done this without her…being accountants bottom line is always important…she is the best money we spent! Can’t wait to see the finished product!”

“Deb, Thank you again for all your help staging our home for sale this Spring.  The relator says that work helped us sell our home — for higher than listed and within a week.  Your sense of what was worth spending money on versus not was essential to our success.”

“I needed to add something special for my yard, and Debbie chose a wonderful Phillips Collection sculpture that was perfect for the location. All my neighbors compliment the piece. On top of it all, she saved me money in the process! I would absolutely get her help again.”

“Rene works with you to create an awesome style that is not only stunning but also functional and practical! She has the renovation skills, design knowledge and is savvy about getting the look you want, always bearing in mind your budget and how to be cost effective! She is truly a gem whether you are looking to renovate or build a new home, she can do it all!”