"I really enjoyed working with Robin over the past year on our home. We started our design relationship over the new redesigned kitchen, then we moved on to my master bedroom. Now we are working on my son's bedroom, updating our living room, and powder room. She is a professional who takes great pride in her work and I would highly recommend her services."
- Amy, Montville, New Jersey
"It's been a few weeks since the kitchen was finished and we still can't believe what you were able to create for us in this space.
When family and friends visit they are drawn first to the glass tile back splash because it is so striking and unusual. Then they notice how beautiful the granite is and how warm and welcoming the cabinetry is.
My favorite part of the renovation are the high end appliances. I am having such a great time cooking the the Wolf range. It is a joy to use these appliances. I feel inspired.
Mostly we want to thank you for seeing the possibilities and bringing them all together in a remarkably short time. Your design for the cabinets took them so far beyond the straight row of cabinets I've always had. Your idea to take down the knee wall opens the whole space and makes it seem so much larger. Your clever idea to open the one cabinet into the eating area makes much better use of the space.
And, it was a pleasure to work with the professionals you brought to the job. Like you, they are talented professionals.
Thanks so much for everything."
- Marilyn and Vic, Basking Ridge, New Jersey
" Creating wonderful interiors while incorporating a client's vision is the true essence of what makes working with Robin such a joyful experience. Her personal dedication to details and her common sense approach of what really needs to be incorporated into a space makes her a standout among today's designers. Her sensibility and her passion for interior designing was infectious!"
- Kathleen, Bernardsville, New Jersey "I would like to recommend the services of Robin LaMonte and Rooms Revamped. Robin helped my husband and I with redecorating our family room, and with wall color selection for other rooms in our home. Robin took the time to get to know us, and worked with us to achieve the style of room that would work for our family. She is very easy to work with -she listens to your input, and formulates a plan based on excellent design principles. Robin works within your budget, and is mindful of what will work for your lifestyle. We were a little worried about working with a decorator, but Robin put us right at ease, and helped us tremendously. We love the new room - it is comfortable and inviting. I look forward to working with her again." -Margaret, Basking Ridge, New Jersey "In the summer of 2007, my husband and I decided to update our home. The house was only 11 years old but most of our furnishings were about 20 years old and our kitchen and bathrooms were builder’s basics. Being a Basking Ridge resident, I wanted to work with someone who was local and we proceeded to check the internet for designer resources. I contacted Robin LaMonte (Rooms Revamped, Inc) and was satisfied from my first encounter. Robin is reliable, budget conscientious, honest, hard working, and has lots of ideas and suggestions. She consistently delivered what she promised. She obtained bids for all purchases and provided honest opinions on how we should proceed. She was at our home to supervise as needed and to make sure the contractors provided superior service. Robin helped to beautify my kitchen, family room, foyer, bedroom and bathrooms. She knew our budget and challenged herself not to exceed it. We are thrilled with the changes and receive compliments from friends and family. Thank you Robin for a job well done…looking forward to working with you on the next project whenever that may be." -Abby Rost-Katz, Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Happy to comment on my experience with Ms. LaMonte, although I'd rather refer to her as Robin! I'll respond to your questions below - so I provide you the answers you want.
#1: I purchased a home in the Hills (in Basking Ridge) that was 11 years old. Robin essentially revamped the entire interior of the home for me - under budget and within the time frame she had promised. Due to some additional requirements which we asked for mid-stream, there was a slight bit delay. But then that was something we wanted done after we had already agreed with Robin on the specifications; so that delay wasn't on account of Robin.
#2: Robin is very professional and in terms of her engagement on the project, she goes well beyond what's in the contract. She's responsive and keeps her word on what's been agreed to. I remember several instances when she responded to my emails well after 10pm and several times on the weekends as well. She's flexible and understanding; allowing for the little curves that life and situations throw when one gets Into projects like these with several moving parts and several family members involved. In fact, my kids and her decided among themselves what the kids bedroom color would be. And to accommodate a meeting with them, she agreed to see us on a weekend !
Also, she has a great team of professionals who work for her and they did an outstanding job with the entertainment center wiring, the fixtures, the paint, the plumbing, the coloring/paint job, the carpentry work......
#3: Quite simply, the result is outstanding and transformed the "house" we bought into a "home" we adore.
#4: with regard to what I'll do differently next time, well, I'll not change my mind mid-stream ! Don't tell her I said that!
- RS, Basking Ridge, NJ