PRAISE FROM OUR CLIENTS
Scott designed and implemented a complete renovation of the first floor of our home. This included remodeling a powder room, refinishing flooring and lighting, adding windows, replacing a fireplace and a front door, finishes and painting four rooms. He also redecorated each of these rooms, including furnishings, window treatments and artwork.
We were extremely happy with the experience. Scott worked very closely with us during this project, which spanned several months. The renovated/ redecorated rooms look fantastic. He used a contractor who did extremely high quality work. The renovated rooms looks like new as a result of all the careful prep work and attention to detail. Scott worked closely with us to select new furniture and finishings which suit the house as well as our taste. He also flexible and sensitive to our time constraints and travel schedules.
He has a really great eye for furniture and artwork, and we have not regretted any the many choices we have made along the way based on his advice. Our goal going it to the project was to completely overhaul the first floor of the house and make it into some thing beautiful and comfortable and Scott has achieved that!
I hired Scott Cooke Design to redesign the back garden space of my row house in the Dupont Circle area of Washington, DC. Scott was a pleasure to work with, creating an innovative landscape design that honored my clean, contemporary design aesthetic.
He was able to transform my modest, uninteresting space into a highly usable outdoor living area. The new outdoor garden terrace provides a place to read the paper and have my morning coffee, as well as an inviting space in which to entertain guests. The transformation has been remarkable and had added real value to my home.
Having never worked with an interior designer before, I had preconceived notions that the cost would be prohibitive. I was also concerned that the size of my space would not be large enough for a designer to take seriously. In working with Scott, I came to realize that my perceptions were wrong; Scott’s rates were affordable, his purchases were geared towards value for the dollar, and he worked diligently to make my space seem much larger than it actually is.
The finished product is a testament to Scott’s professional expertise. He not only achieved the cohesive, clean, contemporary look I desired, but also taught me, in a very subtle way, the art of restraint. The overwhelming consensus I get from friends and family, is that the transformation has been dramatic; I’m thoroughly pleased with the outcome of the project.
After our company transitioned into our new office space, in downtown Bethesda, we began the search for an interior designer to create a welcoming work environment. Several designers submitted design proposals for the project, but Scott developed a unique, custom concept for our work space that was not seen with the other submissions.
Scott has been a pleasure to work with; listening closely to our needs, and then developing a design strategy that incorporated our company artwork, hitting the target of our aesthetic perfectly. Installation ran smoothly and was well organized. Our inevitable change requests were accommodated quickly and professionally.
Scott was reliable, efficient and courteous, which are rare qualities not often found in business today. The final product is impressive, and we never fail to receive compliments from visiting guests. The hard work and team effort that was displayed was much appreciated, and we hope to work with Scott again on future projects.
We discovered a gem of a designer when we hired Scott Cooke. We interviewed a number of interior designers to remodel and update the appearance of our living room. Scott proved to be everything we were looking for — and more. We greatly appreciate his ability to listen to our needs, wants, and tastes and to gently educate us and guide us about a variety of options that fit within our esthetic and price range. Not only were Scott’s fees reasonable but he also negotiated substantial discounts in the large pieces we purchased; an amazing (and unexpected) value in and of itself.
Scott was enjoyable to work with: very knowledgeable, attitude-free, personable, conscientious, creative, and wanting to please. His knack for fabric and fabric designs is another bonus. (Visitors to our home predictably “ooh and ah” – especially about the drapery fabric.) And this brings up another great point…
Scott chooses talented crafts people for his custom work (pillows, draperies, moldings, floors, etc.). He even took initiative on his own to find us an artist in our price range for a commissioned painting. All of his work was delivered on time and within budget. No haggles, no stress. He delivers on his promises. He’s completely trust worthy.
We were so delighted with the interior design experience, we hired him to re-design the landscaping and gardens in front of our home. Again he delivered a beautiful product. We highly recommend Scott and are available to talk to you about his work.
We are pleased to recommend the services of Scott Cooke. We have been clients of Scott’s for the last seven years. We worked with him extensively at our previous residence renovating and furnishing the entire house. We have recently enlisted Scott’s help to furnish our new home and plan to use him as we complete cosmetic work to the house.
Scott is a trusted advisor, and we have always been extremely impressed with the results of his work. He has taken the time to learn our likes and dislikes and makes recommendations based on our tastes, therefore saving us a great deal of time and energy. We value his guidance in the selection process, but we also appreciate that he never pushes us towards his preference. Scott has great foresight into how things will look when they come together, resulting in distinctive and striking designs that we would never have been able to achieve on our own.
Scott is highly talented and does beautiful work. We look forward to working with him in the future and would highly recommend him to others.
This bathroom is just perfect! I originally requested a bathroom that had a spa aesthetic, with a clean, contemporary feeling; the end result is much more than I asked for. Great attention was paid in the design of the bath, the lighting, paint, and the tile and accompanying borders and trims.
Taking Scott’s advice, we closed an additional door that was not needed, thus giving the bath a larger, more open feeling. Scott also suggested casing the exterior of the tub stall, thereby giving the bathroom a more custom-built look.
I really appreciate the fact that Scott treated this project as if he were designing it for himself, with all of the care and attention that a personal project would require. Scott is a great designer, and I will definitely call him again, as I move on to renovate other areas of my condominium.
Scott Cooke was introduced to me by a business colleague three years ago, and I asked him to assist me with the redecoration of my one bedroom condominium in the Kalorama section of Washington.
My limited budget was a consideration, but Scott began by laying out a furniture plan and setting a list of priorities. Over the last three years we have changed out the worst of the worst, and replaced these pieces with affordable, quality pieces, conveying timeless beauty. Guests never fail to notice the quiet elegance the apartment now exudes, and comment continually on the artwork, the fabrics, the paint, and the furniture the both of us have chosen. We are still in the process of a long term project, and make seasonal purchases, as my budget allows, but the apartment has been completely transformed already.
I am sure that with Scott’s carefully trained eye, the journey will continue to satisfy and amaze me. Most importantly, I feel that the work done on my space is a reflection of my taste, and is in balance with my aesthetic. I feel like my working relationship with Scott is easy and harmonious, and his suggestions are unexpected and original, while his services carry a great deal of value.
The results of using Mr. Cooke, so far, have been a tremendous boon to me personally, as I see clients in my home, and require a tasteful environment in which to work. I highly recommend Scott and his services to any potential client.