Avalon Interior Design

Review for Sheila Botke, Avalon Interior Designs
March 2014
By Stephanie T., retired teacher
I bought my 1955 «mid-​century modern» house in SE last July, and immediately began a lot of much-​needed updating and remodeling. A few weeks later, when I was about to decide on my paint colors, an acquaintance suggested I might want to meet with a really good interior designer he knew named Sheila Botke — just for a short consultation.
I kept putting off calling her. I guess I was feeling a little bit nervous and intimidated since I’d never worked with a designer before. I just couldn’t imagine myself flipping through books of brocade fabric swatches with a designer — choking at prices I would never be able to afford.
Well, happily, it turned out that my fears were unfounded. I ended up feeling totally at ease with Sheila and actually having a really good time with her. She’s not only exceptionally good at what she does, but she’s also just a super sweet person who’s a lot of fun to be around.

She has a wide variety of resources to draw from. She can show you beautiful samples of anything you’re needing, from blinds and curtains, to rugs and paint colors. I loved the interesting «outside the box» ideas and samples she came up with. Very creative and cool!
She knows all the great retail and wholesale sources as well, and will shop with you for tile, lighting, couches… whatever you need.
Having a designer that’s well-​connected in the trade community is a big plus. I used her hardwood floor guy and her painter and can’t say enough about the quality of their work.
Nothing fell through the cracks, thanks to Sheila’s diligence. She had my back the entire time my remodel was going on – catching others’ mistakes and putting out small fires before they turned into real issues.
She made time for me no matter how hectic her schedule was, always making sure I had what I need when I needed it! Wow. Pretty impressive.
Knowledgeable about code as well as colors, she has a discerning eye for detail. I just can’t imagine finding a better designer than Sheila.
She’s a natural at what she does. She’s got the gift of being able to look at a space, indoors or out, and know just how to transform it into something that REALLY works. I call it Sheila Magic. ;-)
Totally professional, extremely knowledgeable, and a real joy to work with… that’s Sheila. Don’t hesitate to call her and see for yourself.