Chango & Co.

When we think of chango, some words that come to mind include; thoughtful, attentive, efficient, playful, collaborative, creative, inventive. They are extremely organized and just sooo good at what they do, while having so much fun! When we purchased our home out east, we knew we wanted to soften the space to create a relaxing beach vibe which one could enjoy all year round. We of course had no idea where to begin... Outfitting a house in its entirety from a remote location can be stressful and time consuming. The team handled every bump in the road and made the process both easy and fun! The installation, top on the list for most exciting days yet! Chango continually listened to our needs and entertained our hesitancy (even when they knew they were right on point). The convinced us to hang a canoe in our house! Every decision was perfectly executed. We feel extremely grateful for their work and the joy that our home has brought us this past summer. They have provided us with an oasis, an escape out of the city to unwind and enjoy the company of our family and friends. We look forward to spending many summers, holidays, and weekends in our hamptons getaway.

Working with Chango & Co was a truly delightful experience. While we had high expectations for the house (based on their portfolio of work), we were still astounded by the results. Months later we still can't believe the transformation! How lucky we were to have the opportunity to work with such talented designers! What I didn't expect, however, was how much I would enjoy the experience of working with Chango; they made an overwhelming process easy and fun! They (somehow) immediately sensed our style and what we were looking for. Despite having to make hundreds of choices, they made the design meeting as easy as possible (and how was every option so beautiful?). And visiting our house after installation felt like a dream. I'm so grateful that we had the opportunity to work with this team. I could not recommend Chango enough!!

It's basically impossible to describe the magic of Chango & Co in a simple online review. We still gasp when we walk into our home several months later, and I will forever be grateful to Susana and her team for delivering a space that our family loves day in and day out. This was our first time using a designer and the Chango team was so helpful and gracious as we learned the ropes of what goes on during a large(ish) design project. We hired Chango to help make our large, lofty, and somewhat industrial loft turn into a family-friendly, cozy home. We were originally focused primarily on our kitchen, living space, and bathrooms, but the project evolved (as projects do), and while I was hesitant at the beginning to allow the project to expand, I am SO, SO grateful that we did it because this home makes me so happy and was worth every penny. Susana had so many brilliant ideas on how to soften the space and bring use to the areas in our home where we didn't traditionally hang out. She is a pure genius when it comes to kid spaces, but the more sophisticated areas she designed for us are equally as stunning. She also does an incredible job accessorizing the house with art, books, and decorative objects - and in my opinion, those little details are what truly makes a home shine. Most importantly though, she listened to what we were asking for, understood our style, and delivered the home of our dreams. Thank you, thank you, thank you Chango team!!!

When my wife and I first met with Susana and the Chango team to initiate our project, my wife said she would like our home to feel like Zen oasis, and I said I wanted a farmhouse. At least I thought that was what we were building … hmm. That is a very difficult needle to thread to say the least, but that is exactly what Susana and her team were able to do. We are thrilled with results and recommend the team without reservation. It all started with the creative process where we sat down with the team and talked in more detail about how we would like the home to look and feel. They asked about inspirations, colors and accents as well as practical matters related to function and flow. How did we want to use the home? Would we be entertaining family and friends? Did we want common areas and more private spots? Would it be an all-season home or summers only? After the initial intake Susana and the team went to work creating the vision … which was particularly difficult from my perspective because there was nothing to look at but a hole in the ground. They considered each room independently and then within the broader flow of the home. How do we give each room personality, but not too much personality? Or should we just have fun with particular rooms and not worry about restraint? Restraint will be for someone else. The kids’ rooms are great examples of how the team can create the vision when given full autonomy. It is clear that Susana and the team were meticulous about each and every detail and made each room special, warm and inviting. Once the vision was created we spent an entire day with the team at their office in Brooklyn looking at furniture, rugs, headboards, lights, ottomans, etc. They had each room organized and a couple choices per room that would mess well with the overall vision. I thought we may never finish. But they never tired ... always encouraging and offering guidance and a glass of wine when we were late into the today. I could hardly remember what we selected but they took perfect notes and sent us a follow up folio with each piece and room design. Of course with project such as this, there is always changes and refinements ... we changed our mind on a particular piece or they found a certain wallpaper was not as durable as expected. This part of the process was an easy flow with honest give and take. They always brought the full knowledge of the team to our project. All parties shared ideas, made suggestions, and worked well together as a team. If my wife or I had a question and they did not have the answer (rare), they would were at ease working with vendors and technicians and were always ready to ask tough questions and push back as appropriate. They always had our interest at the forefront of every engagement. And then the big day!! The installation is done; the moving trucks are gone; 18-months of work is behind us; uncountable numbers of emails have been sent and received; dozens of conference calls are over. It all comes down to this ... Susana and the team meet us at the front door; they are calm and confident ... exhausted for sure, but that good tired when you know you’ve nailed it. We are ecstatic!! We walk each room with the team talking about the colors, the pieces, the accents, the personal photos, the framed pictures ... it’s perfect!! We love it!! As I said that day, it was due to their work that this house became our home. And yes, they threaded that needle ... we have a zen farmhouse. First of it’s kind.

When my husband and I decided to embark on the adventure that is a ground up build in the country, we had no idea how all-consuming the project would be. As the project manager, I knew very early on that I needed a designer who would be my partner and visionary throughout the process. After interviewing a handful of designers and firms, I met Susana & Josh. I knew immediately that Susana understood the vision for our home, and that they were the team to bring our dream home to life. From contracting and design, through installation, Susana and her team were responsive, professional, creative, and so much fun to work with. Having such a creative and thoughtful team of people in your corner, providing you with answers, options, ideas, and insight, made the long and tedious process of waiting and building bearable (our project took almost 2 years!). Susana always offered out-of-the-box suggestions and touches that make our home feel special and different. Chango brought our dream home from design presentations to reality. No question or concern went unanswered, even after the installation and our big reveal. The Chango team nailed it for us. If you have the opportunity to work with them, take it!

Chango & Co helped my husband and I decorate our new apartment. The way they work makes the often daunting and cumbersome process of decorating an apartment actually rather seamles. What's more, they were a pleasure to work with and they stuck to our budget! We are thrilled with how the apartment came out. It really looks phenomenal.

When we closed on our beach house last winter, I was faced with the disappointing reality that I wouldn't have the time I needed and wanted to dedicate to a big interior design project (previously a long-time dream of mine.) So began the hunt for the perfect partner to do the job for us... Enter Chango & Co. From our first "discovery" call to the big, brilliant reveal of our stunning new home (I literally wept with joy), and every step in between, Susana, Josh and their team exceeded our sky-high expectations. Chango & Co is inspired, intuitive and original while simultaneously being a well-oiled, efficient machine. Every deadline was met, even including a number of curveballs WE threw along the way and while we always felt up to speed on where the project was, we only ever spent a total of about 5 hours of our time on it. The end result was a vacation home that makes us feel perfectly comfortable, understood and at peace every time we walk through the door, and best of all, is better than we could have dreamed or imagined. It has taken me over a week to post this, simply because I feel like I'll never be able to find the right words to capture just how grateful and joyful we feel in the home Susana & her team brought to life for our family. I now have a new, albeit somewhat crazy dream: Buying more homes & hiring Chango & Co to make them beautiful!!

We had the pleasure of working with Chango & Co on two projects and the results on both were stunning. Susanna and her team do an amazing job. From the first meeting where they listened to our ideas, through to the design development stage and finally the installation Susanna and her team provided great service, inspiring input and fantastic design. The end result was truly stunning and something that still makes us happy when we arrive home today...

What does it mean to walk into your home every single day and be extraordinarily thankful that you met people who could create something seemingly perfect for your family? Susana and her team exceeded every single expectation we possibly could have had – except for the assumption that they’d exceed our budget (they didn’t)! Their tireless efforts in understanding “our style” and practical needs began well before our first design presentation and continued well beyond the completion of general construction and installation. Chango & Co cares deeply about their clients and fulfilling their home desires. They know when and how to gently suggest different ideas that might reduce costs, or when extra resources will make a huge impact in achieving a dream. On a professional level, they are the best one could hope for. On a personal level, they are even better.

If you ever have the chance to work with this team, do not pass it up! To start with Susana's designs are showstoppers. Her ability to blend sophistication and comfort with just the right amount of wow and fun is nothing short of artwork. Aside from being an amazing design talent, this team is a well oiled machine when it comes to running a project. From start to finish not even the smallest detail is missed. They are always aware of every aspect of what is happening and always one step ahead. They have an answer to every question immediately and are always in constant communication. Susana has a way of making things happen that don't seem possible and she knows how to bring out the talent in everybody she works with. As a contractor I am privileged to work with such a real talent!

Hello, I have not had the time to really take in your website. From the little that I have seen, your work is stunning. So why am I giving you five stars? It's because I noticed that when people asked where you got a particular piece of furniture or what colour paint you chose, you were always willing to share your information. That doesn't happen very often. Thank you very, very much for helping the little people out here who love truly design and are glad to have found a place where we can dream and maybe, just maybe make a few of our design wishes come true.

I'm truly honored to have worked with Susana Simonpietri and Chango & Co. Her level of design acumen and sensibility is impressive. There is a sense of freshness and optimism in her designs that I really enjoy. Very clever in her detailing. The work really speaks for itself. I would highly recommend Susana and Chango & Co to anyone who enjoys sophisticated yet fun and bright designs. Allende Matos