Allison Smith Design

Allison and her team were an absolute pleasure to work with. They brought a high level of professionalism to every aspect of the project. Allison guided us through the process of updating our retail space with a clear vision and consistent communication. Her pride in her work was evident, and we felt confident in her expertise every step of the way. The end result exceeded our expectations, and we couldn’t be happier.

We had an amazing experience working with Allison Smith and her team on our whole-house renovation. Most importantly, we were thrilled with the results and finally feel "at home" in our home. From our very first conversation I knew that we would work well together. Allison is very easy to talk to without being overly chatty. She is very knowledgeable, and gave us useful information about moving to the Portland area. Since we were moving from out of state, Allison and her team had to oversee the entire renovation project on our behalf. 1. Communication: Allison listened to what we liked and really made the selection tiles, paint colors, every single finish from top to bottom including furniture and art process easy for us. Being out of state the team kept us in the loop when things came up and decisions had to be made without overwhelming us with every little detail. It was very easy to get and stay in touch with her team. 2. Style: Almost irrelevant and here's why - Allison doesn't seem to specialize in any one style - she designs for the individual with a focus on quality at any price point or budget. We told and showed her what we liked and she nailed it. If there were things we didn't like along the way, it was no big deal, she just gave us other choices. I really liked that she helped us prioritize where to spend money in our huge renovation. Quality is the common denominator in Allison's work. I've seen what she did for our friend's house after our renovation, and while they have a more traditional style than ours, it just looks well put together and high quality. 3. Budget: We were provided with a detailed transparent estimate of costs and services provided, and in the end came very close to matching it. My aforementioned friend wasn't ready to do a full renovation, so Allison helped her come up with a plan to "get the most bang for her buck" now with smaller basic changes that can be expanded upon when they're ready. 4. Time: We had a detailed schedule of events that were happening throughout the project. For a 3 floor top-to-bottom, soup-to-nuts renovation, we were told it would be completed in 2 1/2 - 3 months and it was almost complete in 3 months with exterior painting easily being finished after we moved in. 5. Workers/contractors: we really liked everyone that we eventually met once we moved in state. We highly recommend Allison Smith Design and her team.

Absolutely one of the best decisions we made was to work with Allison Smith Design for our renovation overhaul. We simply couldn't be happier with their attention to detail, their responsiveness and how the overall project turned out. From a new floorplan, to a beautiful aesthetic that embraced the mid-century modern bones of our house we couldn't have done this withouth Allison Smith Design. We had interviewed a variety of design companies for our home and they stood out with their understanding of our vision and their interest in making the design work for us.

Allison and her team were absolutely a gift! Remodeling our NW condo has been such a positive experience in spite of the general remodeling process and the covid induced long shipping schedules. Great contractors! Her team always kept us up to date and in the loop. Allison's knowledge of paint colors, top of the line furniture, window treatments, artwork and accessories that keep coming is priceless. She turned our condo into beautiful modern light filled home using the original things we loved and inhancing our fabulous city view!

Allison is an absolute pleasure to work with! The interior of our home has been completely transformed and the final product was exactly what we were looking for. This is our 3rd project we’ve done with Allison and each time we’ve been impressed with her work. I’d highly recommend her interior design services if you live in the Portland area.

My wife and I consulted Allison for ideas to do a refresh of our split-level townhouse. We were immediately impressed by her willingness to listen to our needs and preferences. She proposed a package of new flooring, carpeting, and painting that fit the budget we had available for the project. All three of her recommended vendors performed excellent work, were on-time, and met their estimated charges with no unpleasant surprises. Allison finished off the project by coming in with her team and using her designer’s eye to creatively put up our artwork and other items in ways we would have never thought of. We are delighted with the results and highly recommend Allison and her team to anyone thinking of a remodel.

We can't say enough good things about Allison and her team!! They had a vision for our living and dining room areas, from each piece of furniture to paint colors and wallpaper, and despite uncontrollable delays from COVID they persisted! They considered our personal preferences in every selection, but also used their expertise to find gems that surpassed our own expectations. Simply put, they made our home vastly more enjoyable, stylish, practical, and comfortable! If you can get Allison on your design team, count yourself lucky!

Allison and her team designed our new home, from tweaking of the floor plan, to choosing all the finishes, selecting furniture and accessories, and applying the finishing touches with decorating. Everything she chose blended perfectly with our existing items and style casual but classy, traditional with a hint of modern farmhouse. We couldn’t be happier with the results! She and her team are a pleasure to work with—prompt, professional, cheerful, and highly competent. We recommend Allison Smith Design with absolute confidence you will enjoy working with them as much as we did.

Allison is a phenomenal designer and my husband and I couldn’t imagine having done our kitchen remodel without Allison and her amazing team! Doing a remodel can be very stressful and my husband and I had no clue where to start or who to hire to ensure we were getting quality work at a fair price. Hiring Allison was the best decision we made. Allison has impeccable design and experience to show off the true beauty of your home. Allison made it so easy and effortless to pick out the counters, backsplash, fixtures and other finishes, where otherwise it is a very overwhelming experience. It is also comforting to know that Allison has contractors and businesses that she has worked with and trusts to provide quality service! Our kitchen remodel turned out more beautiful than we could have ever imagined or done on our own. We highly recommend hiring Allison for your next project!

FIVE STAR EXPERIENCE What an absolute honor it has been to work with Allison Smith Design again. A few months ago, we purchased a vacation home in Scottsdale, AZ. We knew exactly who we would trust to remodel and transform our dated 1980’s home into a bold, modern and inviting sanctuary. Part of the creative process was sharing my inspiration boards with Allison which allowed her to create a space that reflects and embodies our personality and taste. The architectural revisions she made in the kitchen really opened up the space and provided the open concept we were looking for. Her ability to solve problems when issues arose was quick, effective and intuitive. We absolutely love all the materials, colors, textures and finishes that Allison chose. The combination of the neutral travertine floors against the rich grey cabinets is stunning. The stark white walls allow the dark beams in the ceiling to be the star player. Her attention to detail throughout the home from the paint colors, lighting, window treatments, plumbing fixtures down to the hardware, every detail was meticulously selected to achieve a cohesive, stimulating and inviting space. Allison reinvigorated our home with all new furniture. The combination of supple leathers, textured fabrics, rich woods and unique statement pieces that really give the home an artisan flair. It’s not just inside that counts, she also brought life to our outdoor space by creating a serene oasis for us to escape and relax. Allison and her team are incredibly responsive, truly talented, friendly and dedicated to giving their clients not only a beautiful home but a wonderful experience while creating it. I highly recommend Allison Smith Design.