Testimonials
Julie Ann was excellent. She was easy to work with, and very informative throughout the process, offering us choices and alternative options. Everything went really well – Julie Ann was accommodating and on top of the details. It’s definitely a big improvement. The elevator lobby and hallways are cleaner, they smell better. We’re really happy with how it turned out, especially the floors, which are easy to keep clean.
I love working with Julie Ann because she listens to my thoughts and comes up with lots of different ideas. We’ve worked together for years. It’s nice to have someone guide you. She listens to what you like and your style and makes it appear. It looks fabulous!
Julie Ann did a great job finding art that accented the rooms. She understood my space and my vision. The house feels complete now.
Working on the 3rd floor’s theme (of the Nokomis Square Cooperative Art Gallery) was probably the most difficult to arrange conceptually. We spent individual time and many group meetings in an attempt to ‘cluster’ sub-themes that would reflect the general theme. Our approved budget was substantial so our deliberations took longer as we re-arranged our groupings to reflect our budget priorities. But perseverance paid off… we received more positive residents’ comments on 3rd floor art than any other completed installations.
“In a nutshell”…..WE LOVE JULIE ANN!
It quickly became obvious to the members of Design Enhancement Working Group (DEWG), during our interview with Julie Ann in 2016, that she significantly “raised the bar” over the other five (5) firms that were interviewed during this time. Aside from her impressive credentials, her immediate excitement for the project, her past experiences working with folks who reported to Boards, her infectious “Joie de vie” for art and design, and her communication style made it a “no-brainer” for us to award the contract to Metro Interiors, as she committed to work with us for the next seven or eight years.
In the following years (2016-2021) her commitment has always been steadfast. Her ability to be flexible in relation to our budgets, her patience, her laughter with/at us, her artistic guidance throughout hours of selection processes, has been, and continues to be, beyond invaluable. Julie’s generosity over these years has been a catalyst for DEWG members and Metro Interiors staff to become, professionally and personally, a bonded network.
What can I say about Julie Segal and Metro Interiors. Well, if she were an athlete, she would be a hands down first round draft pick and a shoe in to make the Hall of Fame. I have known her for 30+ years, from the time she became an Interior Designer and I finally had a home remodel project that I needed her top notch skills and expertise for.
I purchased a new home in October 2020 during The Pandemic and had a vision for the space I wanted to have for my sons and me. I did not consider for one moment interviewing a few designers. Julie and Metro Interiors was my pick to be the quarterback for the project. She has handled the entire project and EVERY detail so beautifully and taught me patience as we near the end of the remodel. The general contractor, plumbing, cabinets, furniture, artwork, painting, every detail she has coordinated perfectly and professionally.
I would recommend her to anyone wanting to remodel their home, no matter the size of the project. Big or small, she can handle it. You just relax and let her guide you. She does it so well.
Working with Julie Ann has far exceeded my expectations! I started working with Julie Ann as my new house was being built and she really took the time to get to know me, my tastes, and my budget. She monitored everything along the way and continuously set realistic expectations as to when things would arrive, etc. Julie Ann has a vast network of suppliers in the industry and she knew when to engage them for things including wonderful furniture options, custom draperies, my closet, pantry, detailed and beautiful drawer pulls, original art, framing, professional art installers, beautiful stones, and the list goes on! Julie Ann is also knowledgeable about Feng Shui, which was important to me, and she has truly created an amazingly tranquil home for me in my new house and I couldn’t be happier!
It’s very fun to work with Julie Ann. She’s a really positive person and full of great ideas. She’s always attentive and gets things done in a timely manner.
Julie Ann and I have worked together on this house for over 15 years. She knows the feel I want to create. She had the bed and colors picked out, and it looked great.
Julie Ann is a dear. We originally hired her to do a Feng Shui consultation, and the bedroom was where we started making changes. We love it now. Before, it had dark paint which we never liked much, so it was good to lighten it up. The custom bedding is really nice. We made some Feng Shui changes specifically for Partnership, including adding artwork of a couple. My husband and I are getting along well. It’s a more tranquil space for both of us, and that’s helped our relationship.
The whole house got a spruce after the bedroom. Julie Ann helped us pick out paint colors and we have had several other rooms painted. It feels freshened up. The whole process was fun. Julie Ann is great to work with – lots of ideas and very creative.
Margie is great! It was an extreme pleasure working with her on the remodeling of our lower level. We love the new space. When Margie came into our home and discussed the design changes, she listened to everything that we were looking for, and found wonderful options for us. I just can’t say enough good things about her, and I will definitely recommend her to friends and family.
Motivated by having a party at our home, I hired Julie Ann to help me pull together the design of our living room and dining room. They look awesome! I received lots of compliments. Julie Ann knows what she’s doing. There were some things I wasn’t sure about, but she reassured me, and the space has come together so well. It’s so much nicer, and cozier. I love to sit in the living room now; I can look at and appreciate the art. And we use the dining room now. The space looks so much more put together. I’m looking forward to having Julie Ann’s help with our next project – a rug, artwork, furniture and window treatments for our informal dining room!
Julie Ann is lovely to work with. She’s friendly, energetic, responsive, and was always on top of the details to keep the project moving along. She has the whole picture in mind, and an excellent sense of taste and style. We’re so pleased with how our family room turned out. It’s a classy look, and feels comfortable. Julie Ann knows her quality. Our new sofa is fabulous – so soft and comfy – and my husband loves it. The piece of art she helped us find is perfect. It really tied it all together. I would certainly give Julie Ann high marks for customer service. She was so thoughtful, and she has a great team working for her as well.
Julie Ann was a very big help in picking out color combinations. We needed help to cut down on multiple color combinations amongst our properties, and choose better color combinations for them. Some property’s previous owners chose colors that didn’t match. These Victorian homes that are converted to multi-unit housing have a lot of character, and if the colors aren’t coordinated it destroys the look of the house. It makes a significant difference in the overall appearance of the home when you use a professional. We’ve also hired Julie Ann to help us choose carpeting for our rental properties. If you want a good-looking property you can’t cut corners.
The new clubhouse space turned out wonderful. We absolutely love it – it’s so bright and cheerful with the colors and the artwork. Julie Ann is super easy to work with. KMS has hired her for many projects. She listens, gives her opinion, and then we come to an agreement.
The art gallery has gotten a great reception here – people are really enjoying it. A lot of folks walk the halls for exercise and they’re very appreciative – they see something new every time they walk past. Our Design Enhancements Committee was just delighted to be able to work with Metro Interiors, they are so accommodating, and it’s been really fun. We’re looking forward to the next phase.
Julie Ann does such a great job. She always does. She brought out a lot of choices, which was really nice. She laid out all the samples and we took a look. It was so nice to have lots of options to look at. And her furniture suggestions were good.