Testimonials – Our satisfied clients
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
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, North Carolina
During one of the most stressful periods of my life, Vicky Serany saved my sanity with her upbeat attitude, creativity, and resourceful ideas. In August of 2010, my entire home was destroyed by a flood. Unlike a remodel, we were not prepared for this sudden catastrophe. Thankfully, I hired Vicky to calmly advise me on how to put the pieces back together without going in debt. Due to her great listening skills and years of design experience, she turned my kitchen into the best party center in the neighborhood. It is not only beautiful, but it is highly functional and efficient. Since I teach cooking classes and love to entertain, I am beyond thrilled. I feel as though I have gained more than a beautiful new house, I have gained a friend. Thanks Vicky!”
- Joan Baumer, Cary, North Carolina
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, 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
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, North Carolina
Southern Living magazine has asked Vicky Serany of Southern Studio Interior Design to be a keynote speaker at the 2009 and 2010 annual Custom Builder Program Conference. Her knowledge of the homebuilding industry, impeccable tastes, enthusiasm, and thoughtful systems for managing the selection process, for both custom builders and homeowners, have proven to be invaluable tools for our organization.”
- Brent Warren, Manager, Southern Living Builder Programs & Services
