From the big picture to the details that make a room click, we help you move from “something is missing” to “this feels exactly right.”
Our full-service interior design approach brings every layer of your project together under one vision. From refreshing a single room to furnishing an entire home or making selections for a new build, we bring every element together to create a space that feels considered, connected, and beautifully done.
Our services include:
• Single Room Interior Design
• Multi-Space Redesign
• Full Home Furnishing
• New Construction Finishes Selection
• Remodeling Interior Design
This is the kind of work we love most, because there’s something special about watching a home take shape from the very beginning. When we are involved early, we can help make the big decisions before they become expensive ones and create a home where every layer works beautifully together.
We collaborate closely with you, your architect, and builder from the start, guiding the process from space planning and architectural details to materials, finishes, and furnishings. By bringing the design together early, we help create a home that feels well designed, functions beautifully, and reflects the way you actually live.
The result? A home that feels considered from the ground up, not pieced together at the end.
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A personalized one-on-one design session to elevate your home in just one day.
Your Designer for a Day session can include:
• Design Guidance
• Furniture Selection
• Luxury Styling
We handle custom window treatments to do more than cover a window. They frame the architecture, control light and privacy, and bring softness and proportion to the room. From draperies and shades to blinds, blackout, and motorization, we take each treatment from concept to fabrication to installation.
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Paola and her team were amazing to work with and transformed my house. Paola made it super easy to make my selections on everything from furniture to accessories. She went above and beyond accommodating my busy schedule and added every extra touch I imagined. She blended comfort and style into everything. Her service was unbelievable, including responding to my texts late in the night :) I would highly recommend Paola and Caitlin (her assistant) to anyone looking to hire a designer who really listens to her clients and delivers in every way.
Olamar Interiors is a wonderful designing studio! We've worked alongside Paola and the crew for a number of years providing cabinetry. Olamar has a very unique and creative design process. In addition, the level of professionalism is exceptional. It's always fun to be a part of their projects!
Paola from Olamar Interiors worked with us over a period of nine months, from the time we bought our condo to moving in full time. She set the stage with painting (wonderful shades ranging from dove grey to a variety of greens), lighting (innovative fixtures which we thoroughly enjoy), and built-ins throughout the home. She helped us select living room furniture, designing the sofa herself based on our specific requirements. Paola respected our desire to be fully involved in the decorating process and worked within the limitations of our living far away. She was a pleasure to work with.
Our first project working with Olamar Interiors was to turn our townhouse into a modern, more contemporary looking home. Paola McDonald was wonderful to work with — her level of professionalism is impeccable, and she takes responsibility for every aspect of the project. She spent a lot of time getting to know our lifestyle and habits, and presented a comprehensive, detailed plan down to every fabric sample and fixture. We were so happy with this first project that we've used Olamar Interiors for two additional homes, including one that required major architectural redesign, and we were just as thrilled with the results both times.
I found Paola and Olamar through Angie's List after struggling to find a firm willing to finish design work another decorator had started. Our meeting at my home was brief and yet so productive. Within a few weeks, Paola's design plan captured exactly what I'd envisioned, even though I had difficulty communicating what I wanted. I absolutely love spending time in my living room, and I've received kudos from family, friends, and even a plumber who said the room just "welcomed him in." My modest little Cape Cod now has a "wow" factor. Every interaction with Paola and her team spoke volumes about the care they accord their customers. I only wish I could give Olamar Interiors more stars.
Quality job with quality professionals. Inventive, creative ideas. Professional and attentive. We had an major issue with a vendor I introduced and Olamar interiors did every thing above and beyond to insulate me from how awful this vendor was. They remained professional and apologetic when no apology was necessary. The final product was better than expected and as a result I hired them for another project. I have referred them to friends and will continue to do so. Highly recommend.