Portfolio Testimonials

Mary Butts

“In the early part of the summer in 2009, with my daughter approaching 15, and entering high school, I wanted and needed to redo her bedroom. She still was using her white “little girl” furniture that she had since she was almost three years old! We didn’t know where to even begin and Julie Ann helped by starting us off in the right direction and let us design and create a bedroom that is so beautiful and elegant. It has such a classy look and, at the same time, it is warm and inviting. The whole process was so much fun and Julie Ann made it so enjoyable and we could not wait to see the end result which was way better than anything we could have imagined!”

Janis Klecker

“I realized I needed a designer as [in the past] time and money was wasted on un-functional accessory and furniture pieces that I kept purchasing and was not happy with. I wanted the spaces in my home to feel warm, rich and inviting while still functional for my family. Working with Julie Ann and redoing our home helped us be more intentional about how the space was used, making it more efficient and less cluttered. At the same time, the feeling of our space changed making us feel calmer and happier.  This of course trickled down to our 6 kids, creating a more harmonious home.  My husband was skeptical about making changes at first, but he is now first to admit that he is the one enjoying the changes the most. In the long run, Julie Ann saved me time AND money.”

Dave Knutson

“The new Townhouse I purchased needed to be completely renovated and redecorated. I knew that to accomplish having a beautiful, coordinated and comfortable home I needed a design professional. Through a friend I found Julie Ann Segal at Metropolitan Interiors. Julie Ann coordinated all of the design for the project including color choices for all the walls, window treatments, fabrics, carpet, tile, wood floors, kitchen remodeling, furniture and additional art. In other words, a complete renovation. All the while Julie Ann kept me involved in the selection process and paid close attention to my goals and ideas. Thanks to Julie Ann I have a beautiful and comfortable home that I enjoy everyday.”

Dana Schwieters

“I visited International Market Square 10 years ago and was given the name of several designers and their profiles. Julie Ann was the first one I called, and we met at my home for a consultation. I had my skepticism, as many friends that have worked with designers had warned me that at times they can be very “pushy” and talk you into products that you don’t want or that are out of your budget. Julie Ann is as far from this as you can get. She has a knack for figuring out what my style and tastes are, keeping within my budget, encouraging me to find my own creativity and style, as well as doing a beautiful job helping me make my house a home. Every time a new guest comes into my home they comment on how beautifully decorated my house is. Needless to say, Julie Ann has helped me decorate 3 houses, and I know I will be a lifelong client.”

Coreen Nordling

“When I walked into an interior design studio 16 years ago, I was completely overwhelmed with the task of remodeling my home. I had to select colors, wallpapers, carpeting and furniture. I was introduced to Julie Ann Segal who calmly and patiently assisted me with decorating and furnishing my newly remodeled walk-out rambler. The furniture and color scheme choices we made 16 years ago still satisfy me today. I continue to feel grateful for the expert design advice that Julie Ann has given me throughout the years.”

Julie Moore Rapacki, founder and president of Polish Your Star, LLC

My partner and I hired Julie Ann to help furnish our suite of offices. We were concerned about expense and that it would be difficult to address the needs of an accounting practice with an executive coaching and networking business in the suite. Julie Ann listened to our needs and provided great, practical consulting. She helped us make no cost changes to what we already had to make the space more professional and inviting. She also brought us an assortment of great pieces that allowed us to match our needs with our personal styles. I would hire Metropolitan Interiors again and have referred friends to Metropolitan Interiors.

Dick Goldman, CEO-Gremar Apartments

“Julie Ann’s talent for appealing color and design has brought our vacancy to 1%.”

Brian Kelley, Director of Property Management, KMS Management Inc.

“Our consultations with Julie Ann produced creative solutions to a variety of design challenges, enabling us to meet our project goals while saving both time and money.”

Janel and Theresa, owners of Salon International

We have had a wonderful experience bringing Julie Ann into our beauty salon, Salon International to Feng Shui our space. We expressed to her what we wanted to happen in our business and our personnel growth. We have certainly felt the change! We followed through with the changes she recommended to us, simple as they may have been, and really felt and have seen the growth in our business. It has been a pleasure meeting you Julie Ann and again thank you very much.

Feng Shui, Mary Hansmeyer

Since meeting Julie Ann Segal last year, I have had her consult with three of my sellers, in the art of Feng Shui for their homes. All three listing sold within 30 days and very close to asking price!

She made my sellers feel at ease and was able to guide them through the changes that were needed to sell in a very difficult market. I have personally hired Julie Ann to set up my new home and have felt the amazing benefits of Feng Shui! I look forward to referring you for many years to come!

Feng Shui, Merriam Residence

I’ve been an armchair student of Feng Shui for more years than I can remember. However, after having lived in my new house for over a year, there was something that was preventing me from getting a good night’s sleep. Having meet Julie Ann at a Holiday home sale, I eventually called on her for a consultation. She came to my home with a non-threatening list of what would be good to have in each room of my house. I already had many of her suggestions already in place. She did make some suggestions that gave me a better sense of peace but I was still having difficulty sleeping.

Being a good businesswoman, Julie Ann has taken the time and made the investment in creating and maintaining a website and an interesting newsletter. It was an article in her September newsletter that has changed my life. It was an article on how electromagnetic fields can disrupt your sleep. Since reading the article and making the changes recommended by the author, I am now sleeping better than I have slept for 15 years. So, in addition to being very knowledgeable in Feng Shui, Julie Ann has networked with other professionals in the field of home health which is an additional benefit for those to whom she provides her design services.

Thank you Julie Ann for being committed to your work. My life has taken a new direction that I attribute directly to the good fortune of meeting you!