Testimonials

Our satisfied clients

I wish I had a dime for every time I said to my husband, “I cannot imagine doing this without Vicky!”
—Kathy Mathews
Sunset Beach, NC

While we were a bit cautious, at first, about the cost of hiring an interior designer, the savings that were gained in time, efficiency of selections, and in money by make cost-effective and value recommendations far exceeded any direct cost of our design services. It was worth every penny for us to have the peace of mind knowing that all of our exterior and interior selections would fit together like a puzzle at the end! Not only did the finished product far exceed any initial expectations, but my husband and I had fun along the way. Vicky presented us with beautiful and creative options, but we were able to make the final decisions and were very involved throughout the design process. All of the selection meetings were timed perfectly with the construction process and actually kept the builder on track as well. There are resources and relationships with vendors that have been developed by Southern Studio that made our selection process effortless!
—Christy Goudy
Lake Gaston, VA

Building a custom home can be extremely overwhelming and very stressful at times. Vicky Serany’s knowledge of products and professional expertise turned what could have been a very challenging task into a stress-free, enjoyable and exciting experience.
—Buddy and Debbie Burrell
Wilmington, North Carolina

After hearing several wonderful referrals, I contacted Vicky and asked her if she wanted to attempt what I thought would be an impossible task - to outfit my living and dining room in less than 8 weeks. This also happened to be in mid- November so this time frame included all of the holidays. I asked for a January 20th completion. She said yes and we got started right away. She got a timeline together immediately, which counted on some good luck, and it all came together a week early. She was very considerate of our holiday times and did not start any of the disruptive work until after the first of the year so our Christmas was not interrupted. I was really amazed and appreciative of the extra effort and attention to detail Vicky gave to this project. It would have been fine with me if we had missed some of the pieces, but it was not okay with Vicky. We love our new rooms and have gotten endless compliments. They are really reflective of our style and unique to us.

- Mehre Higgs, Cary, NC

Vicky’s style is one of elegant simplicity and her discerning use and understanding of color spoke to me from the beginning. I immediately arranged for her to work with me throughout the building process and she is the reason that I love every aspect of my new home and that my family and friends find it to be welcoming and comfortable as well as beautiful.

Vicky listened to what was important to me and then led me through all those difficult and overwhelming decisions that are necessary in a timely manner. She designed the kitchen and pantry so that they are not only functional but the countertops, tiles, cabinets, f light fixtures, simply everything, work together for a cohesive and lovely appearance. Not only in the kitchen but also in the bathrooms her tile, marble and granite selections are so delicately skillful and colors so perfect that I was constantly amazed at her abilities. I never could have navigated the long and confusing trails through the building process without Vicky’s guiding hand and constant vigilance and ability to work not only with me but with all of the subcontractors involved in bringing a house and a dream to fruition.

I cannot praise Vicky’s talent too much or overstate my admiration for her ability to “see” a concept as reality.
—Roberta Wishart
Wilmington, North Carolina

From the beginning with our draft house plan, Southern Studio served as our primary advisor for design and function. Throughout the process, Vicky contributed unique ideas that added architectural interest and improved space use. When presented with a challenge, she never accepted anything but the perfect solution. Once the selections began, Vicky took a complex and overwhelming sea of choices and quickly narrowed the choices to those directly in line with the vision. To make our dream a reality, Vicky continued by developing furniture layouts and budgets, as well as purchasing and accessorizing. From the beginning to the end, Vicky’s help ensured that each decision contributed to the overall vision. We could not be more pleased with our choice in Southern Studio.

—Angie Miller
Cary, North Carolina