Designwise Services

“Designwise has worked with us for over 20 years in interior design.  Cricket’s creative skills and relationships with customers have become well-known and respected throughout the building community.”

            —Mike Simpson, President
               The Ceiling & Floor Shop, Inc.

 “Cricket’s contributions to York Place might go unnoticed to the casual observer, but she provided a valuable service to the owner from the conception of the project through the completion.  Her knowledge of the construction industry and her design expertise enhanced the architect’s design.  Her experience in interior finishes ensured that the owner received the best possible finished product for the money.”

          — Jack Horn, Contractor
               Martin/Horn, Inc.

“Cricket enhanced the interior of the home to make a fantastic first impression!  She made the place look bigger, more inviting and much more appealing to potential buyers.  Cricket has a real talent for styling a home to show to the best advantage.”

            — John Tansey, Realtor
                 Real Estate III

“I had no idea what I was getting into when I began renovating my 1913 home.  Working with Designwise made what was turning into a nightmare into an adventure.  I’ll be calling on them for my next project.”

           — Debra Weiss
                Homeowner

“I want to thank you for taking on my addition project.  I feel such a comfort level and know you will be a great advocate in areas I have no knowledge.  Your ideas are all wonderful.  It is fun to watch you and my contractor politely disagree.”

            — Ann Bachman
                Homeowner

“After having our business at the same location for over ten years, the thought of moving was traumatic.  One of the first things I did was to call Designwise.  I needed help with colors, paint, electrical and office layout.  They created a space that’s inviting, light and fun to work in.  In short, our work space works!”

           — Marge Feiner, Owner
               Main Street Travel

“Cricket Jaber has a fine eye for detail.  No part of the job remains undone.  Her sense of style and her commitment to thoroughness come close to perfection.  Designwise helped me find imaginative solutions, while keeping in mind the constraints of my existing space as well as my budget.”

         — The Late Emily Couric
               Virginia State Senator

For over 10 years, Cricket has orchestrated multiple remodeling projects for me, always with happy results. I especially appreciate her full-spectrum service, from initial design, to material selection (cabinets, fixtures, etc), to purchasing, to job oversight, to quality control. Perhaps most important, she's economical.  On every project, she produced high value for the money spent. All this, and she's fun to work with--and dances too.

        — Rich Lehne
             Property owner