Testimonials - Ally Whalen Design

“Moved in two weeks ago. Ally had our living and dining spaces ready for us to relax and enjoy days before our boxes are all unpacked. She had been working with me for several months and understood my vision and needs from day one. I appreciated that she included me in trips to pick out fabrics and helped me make good furniture selections. I liked being involved in the process. Also appreciated how she respected my budget and worked with ease within it. She was available and approachable when I needed her input. She was reliable and met every time commitment. She had creative ideas and let me have mine, too. I had never worked with a designer before and am so glad I did this time. Ally helped us make this new house feel like home.”
Debbie H., Huntersville, NC

“We hired Ally while still living in Homewood, IL to help us make the transition to Charlotte an easier one by making our house a home before we moved in. We hired her on a hunch (and her portfolio) and it was the best decision we could have made. Ally collaborated with us, listened to us and injected all the elements we asked for. We wanted a comfortable, eclectic home with a hint of funk and she delivered. She pulled my favorite elements from my pinterest pages (banquette, reclaimed wood ceiling, for example) and included details throughout our home that reflect our taste and lifestyle. Every room that she touched is livable, functional and artfully done. I can’t believe we actually get to live here and that this is our home! It’s a dream come true. Ally is very gifted and great to work with, along with her team. You won’t be disappointed if you hire her!”
Debbie B., Charlotte, NC

“Ally was terrific! I hired her to help me transform my new Lake house into my home. The result is a beautiful home that has a comfortable, light lakeside style. She helped to totally redesign the look and feel of the house from the colors on the wall to the furniture to the accessories. She updated the kitchen with refinished cabinets, new tile and countertops. I also used her to work with us and a contractor to build a beautiful bar in our basement and an add on bathroom. These turned out great. They fit perfectly in the space and have the look and feel that I was hoping to create.

Ally has terrific relationships and access to contractors. She works quickly and efficiently and always stays within the budget. She has great ideas, a tremendous sense of style and she was easy to work with. I will continue to work with her and would highly recommend her work”
Laura M., Mooresville, NC

“You won’t be disappointed if you hire Ally with Simplicity for your decorating needs! My husband and I hired her to decorate our new log cabin in the North Carolina Mountains. Ally worked within our budget to create the most amazing, rustic, yet sophisticated cabin for our weekend getaways! It is the most cozy yet beautiful cabin we could have ever dreamed of! We now cannot wait to hire Ally again to decorate our home in Charlotte. We are not decorators and we do not enjoy decorating so the peace that came with hiring Ally is indescribable! We are so happy! Thank you Ally!”
Julie C., Charlotte, NC

“I engaged Ally Whalen to remodel my cottage on beautiful Lake Champlain in Burlington, VT in the Fall of 2011. Because it is a seasonal cottage, Ms. Whalen did not have access to it during the winter months. However, during that period she lined up contractors, took photos, shopped for furniture and accessories and designed the layout. When spring arrived she was ready to go and the project came in on time and below budget. I couldn’t have imagined a better outcome. The interior was selected for publication in Cottage Styles magazine to be published in August 2013. Ms. Whalen was respectful to vendors and to myself, was very mindful of my tastes and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a fresh new look to any room.” Pete M., Burlington, VT

“Working with Ally was a lot of fun. She has a lot of conviction, which is exactly what we needed to guide us through many decisions on paint colors, tiles, decor, etc. Once I showed her some images that aligned with my style, she got it right away and sent us many options. Her mood boards were a great way to communicate and agree upon the concepts. But above all she is a nice person with fabulous taste! I highly recommend her.” Shana E., Davidson, NC

“I cannot say enough great things about working with Ally and the transformation that took place in our home. Ally has an amazing way of seeing “what can be” in every space. Her creativity is truly impressive. My husband and I could not be happier with the work Ally did in our entry, dining room, kitchen, master bed/bath and home offices. Ally impressed us, not only with her eye for style, but also her passion for the project. She takes great pride in her work and was genuinely excited to have the “grand reveal” when a room was ready to be pulled together. She was always sure to add that “extra touch” that let me know she had really listened to what we were looking for. I would encourage anyone looking for a talented and dedicated interior design consultant to call Simplicity Interiors. She will far exceed your expectations! ” Lori N., Huntersville, N

“Ally was an absolute pleasure to work with. My wife and I were needing some serious professional advice and guidance on interior design as we found our house had become cluttered and our home was not flowing with the right colors or furniture. Over the years we had collected different furniture for each house we lived in and we just tried to make it work in our new home. We were looking for someone to come in and provide a turn key solution for us from design to purchase to the installation and set up. We found that with Ally and her methodology. She was so easy to work with and she also worked within the budget that we established. Not only did she work very hard and fast but she did it with such ease, creativity and preciseness. We are very happy with how our home turned out as it truly feels like such a warm and cozy place to live now and everything looks like it flows so well together finally. I would highly recommend Ally to anyone I know as she was wonderful to work with.” J.R., Cornelius, NC

“Simplicity Interiors transformed my dated dining room from blah to WOW within two weeks! It went from a traditional space that was rarely used to a charming “Paris Flea Market” look that my friends & I enjoy. Ally Whalen did a great job of adding custom touches to the curtains/table runner, and even painted my chairs & server. She found bargain beauties and flea market fix-ups that I love. Simplicity Interiors certainly has the touch. Many thanks!” Emily W., Huntersville, NC

“Ally Whalen from Simplicity Interiors is super to work with, not to mention how much talent she has with design and color!! I told her what I was looking for and she gave me more than I could have asked!! She worked to cater to my needs and gave me an office space that I truly love to work in!! I would highly recommend her for any of your design needs!!!” -Teresa S., Cornelius, NC

“Simplicity Interiors helped me redecorate my house! The designer figured out what I liked and what my tastes were, found out what budget I had and helped me pull it all together! She is very knowledgeable, respectful, talented and punctual. I went from feeling like my house was a bit tired and outdated to loving the decor! She helped me make use of space I did not even know I had. My guest room was transformed from a boring office/bedroom to a luxurious, elegant guest suite. I plan on doing my master bedroom next and will definitely be hiring Simplicity to help me decorate it! Thank you, Ally and Simplicity Interiors! Look forward to working with you again!” Josie N., Huntersville, NC

“Ally did an amazing job with my dining room and Living room/kitchen area. She took time to really figure out what our needs were and then offered suggestions of her own. I would highly recommend her to anyone who wants a wonderful and flawless Design experience.” -Adrienne W., Huntersville, NC