““We couldn't have made a better choice when we selected Higgins Design Studio to plan and oversee the complete renovation of our new apartment. Heather is a joy to work with and the team she engaged to accomplish the work were all first rate. She not only has incredibly good taste, but also a firm grasp on what's practical. She made several helpful suggestions that we never would have thought of. As important as anything else Heather has a healthy respect for the budget and knows how to get the biggest bang for the buck. Our recommendation is unconditional for anyone looking for a quality job. We wouldn't hesitate to engage Higgins Design Studio again should an occasion present itself.””

Bob H. - VP Finance, Retired

Wolhee C. - Professor Emeritus

“It was a delight to work with a designer who got fully behind our agenda. Heather jumped in, ran with the project and completed it within a very short time frame. She has beautiful taste and we love being in the space that she designed for us. It was a creative collaboration that was productive and fun. She delivered on what we needed and we felt like we were working with a friend!”

“When we hired Higgins Design Studio for our project, it was our first experience working with an Interior Designer. The fact that Heather was patient, listened well, held our hand and educated us, was really important. We are thrilled with the design. Everyone who sees the space agrees that the design, color and layout resulted in the ultimate use of the space. The integration of our living, working and entertainment needs makes it work perfectly for our lifestyle. Heather has a keen eye and insider’s knowledge of resources. Her advice on how to allocate our budget gave us the flexibility to reuse some existing pieces and also showed us how to get the quality and overall look that we wanted for less than we had budgeted. Brava Heather!”

“We are delighted with how our home looks and feels. We get compliments all the time but most importantly, it is very compatible with our lifestyle. We entertain constantly and it gets a lot of use – small dinners, large parties and weekend guests. It is a real working space!”

“I am so happy with the design of my space and really enjoyed working with Higgins Design Studio. They listened to my needs, worked in a collaborative manner and provided flexibility within the project budget. The fact that they were a full-service firm was also very important to me because they were able to provide not only design and purchasing services, but also coordination with the General Contractor.”

N. Lustbader - Independent Health Care Consultant

“Higgins Design Studio has a gift for designing living spaces that have true enduring appeal and functionality. Their designs are warm, welcoming and comfortable -- exactly how most people define "home." Working with Heather, the firm’s principal, means that you will be delighted with your home environment for many years to come. Not only does she have a wonderful "eye" but she also truly takes the time to listen and understand how her clients live and interpret their needs accordingly. She demystifies the design process and her deep knowledge and enthusiasm yield both a wonderful experience and a great result in home design. Not incidentally, she is also a joy to work with!”

P. Parrish, Associate Broker, Warburg Realty

“Working with Higgins Design Studio was not only an affordable pleasure, but also produced a result that I could not have imagined. Stripping a tiny kitchen down to the walls permitted installation of two appliances, in addition to a range and refrigerator, that I didn’t think I could ever have: a dishwasher and a built-in microwave. Another big bonus was much needed counter space. Heather’s design and selection of colors, finishes and custom cabinetry gave me a kitchen that is beautiful and many times more usable than the original. The Contractors she suggested were skilled, efficient and careful of my comfort during the renovation.”

C. McCarthy, Public Affairs DirectorThe Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

“I liked how smooth and streamlined the whole process turned out to be. Higgins Design Studio listened to what I wanted and then went from there. There were choices to be made, but I wasn’t overwhelmed, unlike when I had initially tried to do it on my own.”