Holly Henderson Interior Design

In no place in the house does form have to follow function more than in a kitchen. Yet, in some ways it is the most personal of spaces. We were confronted with this situation as we undertook renovating and enlarging a 125 yr. old Victorian on Lake Michigan. Recognizing the limits of the old kitchen space and the open layout of the new addition, we knew we truly needed help. To that end we engaged Holly Henderson Interior Design. Holly’s initial tasks were to make our wish list into something pleasing and implementable. That required blending the aesthetic of the old house with the kitchen as the transition point to the new addition; accommodating all the functions, technologies and storage of a modern design; allowing enough flexibility to handle future adjustments in the appliances; all the while making the kitchen inviting to guests while keeping them at arms-length while I’m cooking. Holly in her special manner made this complex set of requirements seem easy. She spent the time listening to us, understanding our lifestyle, even taking into consideration that at my size. I did most of the cooking, while my petite lady has the hardest job, doing most of the clean-up. Holly accomplished this seamlessly, without unnecessary compromises and created the kitchen we were dreaming of. Going way beyond the excellent design work, Holly recommended and stayed with us through the construction and installation of the cabinets by Cadence Cabinetry. What a winning combination that turned out to be. Not only are we more than pleased with the result, but the kitchen is also a joy to cook in, aesthetically pleasing and exceeds our expectations. We strongly recommend Holly Henderson Interior Design.

Holly walked beside us from start to finish. She listened to our ideas and came up with a design that melded my husband's wish list and my mine in a wonderful way. She addressed our storage issues and created a flow that is conducive for entertaining. Though our kitchen is all white, she helped us choose the perfect shade that makes it warm and inviting. Holly helped us find qualified contractors and helped us come up with good solutions to problems that arose. She has amazing venders and helped us select some wonderful fixtures, cabinets, countertops, hardware and woodwork. We had a very good experience and believe the design work we did with Holly contributed greatly to our finished product. We completed our project on time and within our budget.

From our first meeting, Holly listened to what we wanted. Her suggestions were always thoughtful and insightful. She asked a lot of questions to gain knowledge of our lifestyle and paid attention to our own personal style so that the finished project truly reflected us both in function and form. She understood the mechanics of various parts of the project, which allowed her to design a more comprehensive plan. Holly had a good working relationship with the contractor and sub contractors, which was crucial on a project of this scale. Whenever a question or concern arose, Holly was easily accessible and handled concerns promptly and efficiently. Her attention to detail has provided us not only a more functional living space but one that is beautiful to the last detail.

Holly and Ken helped us from start to finish with our basement remodel. From conceptual ideas and plan designs, to paint colors, furnishings and finishing details. We could not be more pleased. They had excellent contractor referrals available as needed, and were more then willing to work with contractors we brought in. They were concerned with every detail and quick to resolve any issues. They proactively communicated and met deadlines. If delays did occur as a result of a contractors work I knew they were handling it. They were respectful of our budget and always willing to find options to fit our needs. We are thoroughly enjoying our finished basement!! Thank you Holly and Ken!!

This is the second home Holly has helped us make our own. Our first project was a home we had purchased in Deerfield, IL. The exterior was clad in a beautiful timeless stone but the interior was desperately in need of updating. Holly was great at putting together a game plan and initiating implementation prior to move-in. Her knowledge of color is amazing, witnessed by the countless number of friends asking to be referred to her. Over the years we have relied on Holly and her partner Ken, to update furnishings, renovate bathrooms and other construction changes to meet our needs. When we bought our home in Denver I was confident Holly could help us make it ours. We were looking for cleaner lines with a more contemporary feel. Furniture was evaluated and a list made of what would be included in the move. A new fireplace design and built-ins were a priority and we were able to utilize local tradespeople to follow Holly's directions and design ideas. We are so very proud of how our home turned out. I still count on Holly's wisdom and expertise as we finish decorating our home. Her creativity and vision have helped me translate our dreams into a reality.

If it wasn't for Holly Henderson Interior Design, I would have made costly mistakes with the remodel of my kitchen. Holly came up with amazing ideas and suggestions that I didn't get from anyone else in the industry. I have gotten so many compliments on my new kitchen that I have lost count!

Holly was recommended to us by a friend who's home decorating we'd admired. Over the year plus that we worked with Holly, we developed a great appreciation for her ability to understand what was important to us, and incorporate that into a design theme that we absolutely love, and that stayed within our budget. She was never "pushy", but would occasionally encourage us to consider some design elements that we initially didn't think would work. She was always right. She had a special knack for scaling and coloring. We would use Holly again, and highly recommend her.

Holly is a fantastic resource for any design, decorating or remodeling project. We have used her for a number of projects - large and small - in our home and business. She designed the entire lower level of our home, redesigned our mudroom, and assisted with the selection of furniture, paint and window treatments in other rooms. Holly has worked wonderfully with suppliers/subcontractors that we dictated while introducing us to new sources of trade work suppliers. We have found working with Holly to be so very easy and efficient. She is so professional and expedient, and very concientious of budget and time considerations. I have recommended her services to many others.

Interior design of a previously gutted vintage home, focusing on a new kitchen and 2 new bathrooms. Selection of materials, cabinets, colors, flooring, hardware, etc. We are very happy with Holly Henderson's work which has transformed our house into a home. They were courteous, professional, talented and willing to work with our unusual tastes and slow decision making.