Ruth Axtell Interiors

Ruth was truly a pleasure to work with. I have a contemporary home that was modern looking when it was built. It was in desparate need of a revitalization. Ruth helped me set the tone for the living room by working with me to design the fireplace tiling. I sat with some samples she supplied before choosing. That dictated paint color and again she brought samples and we placed the cards next to the fireplace and I sat with them for a while before choosing. In addition it is worth noting that Ruth’s sister works in the antiques business and so I was able to sell off quite a few pieces of furniture, lamps, and paintings that were no longer the right fit for the vision I have for the house. The even helped me figure out the best way to restore the luster of a mid century modern piece I have and continue to use it. Ruth comes with great recommendations on reframing paintings which was very valuable. This is just the first phase of a major rehabilitation of my home. I am glad I chose Ruth to be there as a trusted advocate along this journey. It has been a pleasure to work with you Ruth!

Ruth was fantastic! I had my bathroom, hallway and stairs remodeled. She not only made what I had imagined a reality, but she made it better than I ever could have imagined. The whole process was truly collaborative, I was a participant from the beginning, and Ruth always made me feel like I was her only client, responding quickly to my questions, and adding her own thoughts and experience, to take the remodel to the next level. Even better, she clearly cared about not just the outcome, but my experience throughout the process. It became obvious that she loves what she does, and it shows. I'm having my kitchen redone in a few years and Ruth will be the only one who I call. I couldn't imagine having anyone else to get the job done, in the best possible way!

Ruth called me back with minutes of my online request. She helped me create my living room and kitchen into the style I had wanted with in home swatches and paint colors.. Ruth had electrician, carpenter’s, painter and window treatments in an unbelievable time frame.. I would highly recommend Ruth to my friends and family…

Ruth is amazing! I was very overwhelmed about my project before she joined my team. With her calming presence, unique & creative ideas, her talent shone through. Collaborating seamlessly with my contactor and I, her communication and organization skills were highlighted. Ruth was a huge asset to my remodeling project. Taking the opportunity to understand my tastes, likes, dislikes, color palettes, styles and more Ruth is an asset. Shopping for me created more time & less stress in my day. And shopping with me was always such a treat as her personality & style is delightful. She was an amazing time saver as well as wealth of information. She can pull together the most eclectic or the most elegant designs. I’m so looking forward to my next project with her.

Ruth was a pleasure to work with. She helped and guided me in choosing fabrics, tile, stonework, and lighting. Ruth and her team of contractors are experienced and skilled in their craft. They all work very well together. I am so pleased with the final result.

We could not be more pleased with the guidance and services provided by Ruth Axtell (Tout le Monde Interiors) in our recent remodel project . Ruth was knowledgable, professional and a delight to work with, from her initial design, through selecting and overseeing subcontractors, helping us select furnishings and even shopping for accessories, She had a wonderful sense of our taste and the style of our home. We were able to update our home while incorporating family treasures and making the project feel like our own. Ruth was there through the whole project offering advise and /or services as needed. The final result exceeded our expectations. We could not have accomplished this result without the artistic talent and services of Ruth Axtell. Forever thankful. Ken and Cheryl

Ruth Axtell is a true professional. During our bathroom remodeling project Ruth was always on top of any problem that arose. Due to the pandemic, Ruth and her general contractor had trouble finding a plumber that was free during the remodeling project. Ruth took the lead to identify a replacement plumber with her general contractor and ensured the plumber was on site when he committed. One of her greatest assets is that she listened to what we had to say whether it was about the total remodeling or the smallest of details. Ruth spent as much time as was needed with us, meeting with various venders, offering ideas, support and professionalism. She was always available to address any concerns and/or answer questions we may have had. Ruth is very friendly and very easy to talk to and always has a smile on her face. Ruth is a lovely person who's main concern is helping her clients achieve a final result that they "love" through her many years of experience, knowledge and professionalism. We were so impressed with her support and management, we worked with Ruth on another home project, and will use her in the future.

Ruth is wonderful to work with. As a busy professional, I knew I needed someone I could depend on and trust to oversee all aspects of remodeling my kitchen, 2 bathrooms and flooring. Ruth made sure my project remained a priority, even during a pandemic. I highly recommend her and would definitely hire her again.

My wife and I struggled for years about how to refresh our first floor. We could not come to agreement on colors, window treatments, paint or wall coverings and so on. I had met Ruth through work she had done at the hospital where I worked. A short chat later Ruth was visiting us at our home in Needham, MA. From the moment she arrived, she immediately began getting an understanding of our particular leanings with color palettes, style, and was developing a plan of action. Within 20 minutes we were selecting wall coverings, and paint colors. Ruth brought an incredibly craftsman to the renovations of our dining room, living room, family room and kitchen, Ruth coordinated the recovering of dining room. chairs, sofa and loveseat. Crown molding was created for the dining and living room and in the entry foyer. New window treatments and shades throughout the first floor, A new mantle was built over our gas fireplace. We purchased art from several area artists and had a stained glass window created for an internal passageway. We could not be more pleased with the final outcomes. The work was two projects completed over the course of about a year to accommodate the talented crew that Ruth brought to the jobs. We highly recommend Tout Le Monde Interiors and Ruth without reservation. She is great to work with, does not leave a single detail unattended, and is so talented bringing ideas to us that we never might have considered. You can see our project on Ruth's web site, We are so proud to have it there!!

Ruth at Tout le Monde made my shower renovation go smoothly and beautifully. Her wonderful ideas and suggestions are spot on because she really listened to us. Ruth sent us an excellent carpenter and plumber who were very courteous and highly skilled. Ruth is as lovely as she is talented. I give her my highest recommendation and look forward to working with her in the future.

OMG What a great designer, Ruth did it all. I needed a bedroom, bath and family room for my elderly parents. Ruth came to my home, with contractors, to best figure out what the possible solutions would be. She drew a plan, hired the contractors, coordinated them. She was professional, had great knowledge, and eye for detail and quality. Not only that, she was on deadline and budget. She really was just wonderful. She is talented, and such a nice person to work with. I will say something I NEVER thought was possible with a remodel, It was a great experience. I will never again hesitate to do a project it I can hire Ruth. I did nothing, she did everything. FANTASTIC job. Thank you Ruth. Pat Sorofman

We completely remodeled the master bathroom and decorated the master bedroom. I found Ruth very easy to work with. Her guidance in selecting materials and colors was extremely helpful. She was always cognisant of our tastes and our budget and all final decision were ours. Her contractors did excellent work. The project was completed in a timely fashion. The final results were even better than I expected. I would certainly use her services again and highly recommend her