Sarah Elizabeth Design - Montclair, New Jersey

Alli L

Sarah embodies professionalism and finesse, seamlessly blending her gentle demeanor with a deep expertise in her field. She turned my vision into a stunning reality, and with her guidance, I now have a serene oasis to enjoy right at home.

Laura Schrager

We absolutely LOVED working with Sarah Elizabeth. She was extremely collaborative, had an amazing design point of view and an expert eye for color. We were looking for help with our exterior house color and she nailed it. We were struggling to find reference photos or homes that could be inspiration, and she was patient and guided us to find something a color combination that was truly unique, matched the house design and unified the entire look of the house. It really set the tone to match the interior and the vibe we were going for. We recommend her to everyone who is looking for design help. What a pleasure to work with and a truly great person.

Carly Jara

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Sarah Elizabeth on multiple projects. Not only is her work absolutely stunning, communicating with her is a breeze, she’s always on time, extremely professional, and knowledgeable! I look forward to working with her again in the future.

Luck Dookchitra

Sarah Elizabeth and her team are amazing! This is a long review as I cannot say enough wonderful things about SE and her team! We reached out to Sarah Elizabeth Design when we first moved to the area. We were in a rush as I was very pregnant with my 2nd and needed to get a lot of things done and set up prior to moving in with a toddler and newborn. Also, it was right around Christmastime/year end--so I knew it would be tough to find someone who could help. Looking back at our initial emails, we reached out on 12/26 and received a response a few hours later! She's that responsive!

We found Sarah Elizabeth to be extremely thoughtful, professional, and knowledgeable! She was so patient with us and accommodating to our schedule and needs. Without her help, I think we would not be as happily settled into our home as we are. She helped us level set what our budgets should be, what projects were priorities, and was just generally supportive while making sure we made good, long-term design choices. Her relationships with contractors, electricians, painters, and carpet trades were invaluable! Due to her recommendations, we were able to get a lot done before we moved in and the baby arrived. She helped us navigate and set expectations around supply chain issues and general availability of inventory and contractors. Ultimately, she helped us create a home that we love!

All of the work she did was foundational and we look forward to partnering with her further in the future. Primary areas of support included: picking paint colors for the entire home (a 4-story townhome), adding lighting and electricity to brighten the space, help with finding a general contractor who helped with safety/stair issues and planning for a new door/laundry room move, space design for our foyer and guest room, and picking out/managing installation of carpet runners for the stairs.

Some finer details: The home was a dark grey when we moved in and felt it was a little too dark. She helped us pick the perfect paint color and it feels fresh and homey. Who knew there were so many shades of white! She found us painters (who were available) and her team monitored the painters and made sure that everything was pristine and aired out before we moved in with the baby. She helped steer me into better long term paint choices as I was initially woo'd by too many trendy colors but now I'm in love with our classic color walls that allow our art and family portraits to pop on.

Our stair runners took us a long time to decide on. These were a priority due to safety with a toddler and a baby. She was patient in sharing lots of samples. We ran into quite a few issues with supply/availability but we ultimately wound up with runners I'm still obsessed with (even though I didn't think I would initially like them)! She has a keen eye and understanding of what will stand the test of time and look good. However, each choice was never forced on us and instead she partners with you and gives you the space and time to make a decision.

Her relationships with the contractors, electricians, rug/carpet specialists, truly helped us settle in and get things completed quickly. The services provided were done professionally and safely. We truly trusted her and her team to help make our home safe and beautiful. We definitely look forward to partnering with her again. Her knowledge of the local area was helpful and partnering with her made us feel more settled in. Highly recommend her for your design needs and thought partnership as you plan out your home/spaces.

Dria de Botton Barnes

What a thrill to work with Sarah Elizabeth! A friend (whose home is beautiful) referred us to SE, and we're so grateful. She made every effort to truly understand our style and vision, and the finished product is absolutely reflective of what we love—just elevated to a level beyond! She brought us some amazing new ideas and helped us make choices that are creative, unexpected, and still very 'us.' Sarah Elizabeth is a consummate pro, a joy to collaborate with, and a creative visionary. I can't wait to work with her again.

Jenna Swartz

Sarah Elizabeth is a must-hire on your next project! I am thrilled to have worked with her and her team on multiple rooms in my home and was so impressed with not only her taste but her entire skill set. She brings so much care, knowledge, and decisiveness to her work while also remaining collaborative with the client. She had amazing suggestions and recommendations and I am so happy with how the final results came out. She has it all - creativeness, professionalism, and 5 star service all the way!

Blaine Povanda

I had the pleasure of working with Sarah Elizabeth Design for the last few years, and I couldn't be happier with her work and design process. Sarah's design expertise is exceptional, as well as her attention to detail. Her personalized approach, and ability to understand and bring my vision to life, made the entire design process a truly enjoyable experience. I highly recommend Sarah Elizabeth Design.

Jenny Frazier Strasburg

I originally asked Sarah Elizabeth to do my bedroom and three years later she has decorated nearly every room in my house. She not only has an impeccable eye and strong creative energy, but what I love most about working with her is that she really understands my vision and elevates it to another level. We have come up with the wildest ideas that she has executed to perfection! She does not rest until the room is perfect—down to the smallest detail. She is such an important part of our truly making our house a spectacular home. I adore SE and only wish I had more rooms she could design for us!