IN THEIR OWN WORDS
CARLY + BEN S. CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NY
“We came to Linda as first-time homeowners with a dream of creating a space that felt truly our own, but no clue how to get there. After a particularly brutal night trying to divine the difference between off-white shades of paint, we decided to take the plunge and work with a designer. We were so fortunate to choose Linda, who not only has a keen sense of style, but worked tirelessly as our guide, our advocate, and (when necessary) our therapist.
Linda made the design phase fun, comfortable and judgement-free, as she dug into each of our personal styles and helped us combine them into a coherent vision. She listened carefully and helped us embrace, and feel confident in, bold choices, built around our own idiosyncratic dream pieces — a solid wood live edge dining table and beautiful botanical patterned upholstery. At the same time, she deftly balanced aesthetic choices with the constraints of practicality for our young family (complete with a puppy sprung on her in the middle of the process). Shopping and sourcing was incredibly easy, with Linda doing the heavy lifting of providing us a wide range of choices, explaining the differences and cost/benefit across the budget spectrum. She took care of managing ordering and deliveries, including fiercely advocating for us when a delivery issue popped up with our rug.
Linda is a super fun person to be around, and we just had a good time with her. You can tell she really cares about making the project work for you, from making sure every measurement was perfect to helping us replace a tragically puppy-damaged brand new couch cushion. Sitting in the finished product now, I’m amazed at how she shaped the jumble in our head into the space we have now. She helped us create something that represents us perfectly, and there is no way we would have gotten here without her!”
RUTHIE K. TARRYTOWN, NY
“Linda was the best person for me to work with! I spent a lot of time interviewing different designers but after speaking with Linda (for an hour on the first call), I knew she was the one I wanted to design my house. This was my first house ever and I had no clue what I was doing. Everything about working with her was great. She was professional, funny, kind, and very patient with me. I loved the way my house turned out. It's exactly what I was hoping for. I appreciated that she never tried to sell me on super expensive items, took my budget into consideration, and allowed me to be creative. I loved that she gave me several choices for things we were looking for so that I wasn't overwhelmed with too many options. People compliment me on my house and say that it's a warm, comfortable, and fun place to be. I truly can't say enough positive things about Linda. You will not regret picking her!”
SUSAN P. + MICHAEL T. NORTH SALEM, NY
“Linda took time to get to know Michael and I and honored our taste in all her selections. I have to say she “gets us” and working with her is such a pleasure. She is knowledgeable about every phase of interior design giving us well thought out and executed mood boards for each room. Her efforts created a seamless transition from one room to the next. She interacted well with our contractor, architect and other onsite workers. The result has guests in our home complimenting the interior design with many asking for Linda’s contact information.
Linda cares very much about her clients and the quality of her work. She helped us get beautiful furnishings and home décor for the best prices. During every step of the project, she was responsive to our needs and exceeded our expectations. She came with us to meetings with the cabinet makers who crafted our custom bookcases, was with us to pick out tile and was essential in every way. I highly recommend Linda of House Whole Interior Design. Michael and I plan on hiring her in the future. We consider her a friend and you can’t put a price on that!”
JORDAN F. IRVINGTON, NY
“Linda is exactly what we wanted -- and frankly, needed -- in a designer for our house in Irvington, NY. We tried one designer before her and found ourselves in the typical, bamboozling designer pricing model of hourly billing, with unclear, undisclosed markups on products sold, no understanding of our taste, no real process to get to a conclusion, and worst of all, no sense of caring about the work, or us. Take all those negatives, flip them to the polar (positive!) opposites, and you get Housewhole. Linda brings an eclectic mix of styles to the table, and the full range of critical skills needed to effectively solve house design problems. She is not the sort of creative who needs a "type A" partner to mind the details. She covers it all, and cares about it all.
Linda does it the right way from top to bottom. After our first meeting with her -- where her ability to mix different styles effectively was readily apparent -- we were sold. She took pains to be clear about what we could -- and could not -- expect from her, her pricing model was transparent and fair, the "homework" she assigned to understand our taste was fun and effective (she consistently hit on winning ideas very quickly once we'd done our part to calibrate her), and she is a good human who cares about all aspects of the project as if it were her own home -- budget, design, logistics (including lead times, invoices, and associated return policies by vendor and item), and physical realization (construction/installation). (She helpfully has a variety of vendors whose work meets her high standards.)
On the budget point, Linda brings a real fiduciary-style attitude to pricing, which was very reassuring. She sources from a wide variety of vendors. We shared her joy in finding a few great items that worked perfectly from Target, and we trusted her instincts for when pricier items were worth it to get important details right in a way nothing else would. Designers will talk about value, but Linda truly brings it.
As someone with a deep appreciation for details, it was a relief that Linda clearly cared about them just as much, if not more than me and my wife -- I relaxed knowing she was on the case, focused on our home. Her process was dialed in and imminently reasonable. She was always well-prepared for meetings with material samples, mockups, measurements, and plenty of data. This consistently thoughtful prep is a discipline she developed in a prior professional life (advertising pitches). When things took longer than expected due to factors none of us totally controlled (e.g. contractor availability and lead times on parts), she was patient and rolled with it alongside us.
We love the way our projects-to-date have turned out. We consider Linda a friend and will be calling on her again as we continue to update our home.”
KELLY + BLAKE J-S. RYE BROOK, NY
“Linda just got us. When you present a designer with preferences ranging from 17th century British West Indies to hi-tech design, along with an 80-year-old home that needs to function practically for a family and a dog, you are really looking for a designer, a decorator, an artist, a historian, an architect, a house whisperer, a negotiator, and a psychologist. Add in an eye for a custom look that does not necessarily have to be custom, paired with a no-nonsense problem solver and you have Linda.
Linda designed an entire first floor that, with very minor renovation, flowed while at the same time allowed each space to have a separate function. We now have a first floor that is an amazing marriage of open-concept with separate spaces and a cohesive flow of beautiful design. And while our style was not easy to identify, in a very short time Linda not only understood our tastes but she could define them for us and then choose items with colors and textures that were absolutely perfect. We are already saving for our next project with Linda!”
RANDI + MARTY S. ARDSLEY, NY
“We recently purchased a new home and were immediately overwhelmed with what had to be done.
And then along came Linda…
Thanks to her, the house looks great and we were able to completely decorate the home in a very short period of time. She guided us in picking out everything from paint and floor color, to furniture and lighting, and managed to figure out our aesthetic perfectly. We also loved the fact that all her selections were from stores we could visit, so we could see them in person. In addition, she had an army of contractors that worked with her and were all reliable and at the top of their professions.
Linda was a pleasure to work with. Her energy, enthusiasm and sense of humor turned a potentially stressful project into an enjoyable one.
I can’t count the number of times we have said to ourselves, “thank goodness for Linda.”
MEGHANN D. HASTINGS ON HUDSON, NY
“Linda has transformed our house into a modern, livable, lovely space. We’ve gut renovated two bathrooms; redesigned our living and family rooms; and replaced carpeting + multiple miscellaneous fixtures. Linda has magical powers for understanding what furniture should go where, down to the inch. She finds the perfect thing for the space, always — while keeping track of the many perfect items on a meticulously maintained spreadsheet. She’s hyper-organized, super efficient, and has the best sense of humor and good cheer.
By contrast, I have zero “vision,” no sense of what goes with what, and my head explodes after objectively very little time looking at furniture or fixtures. Linda made everything easy, narrowing choices down and steering us in the right direction to make our space truly ours. If she hadn’t been there, I’d still be sifting through sofa fabric swatches and living with a baroque-style floral wallpapered bath.”
JENNY A. CHAPPAQUA, NY
“We had lived in our home for several years and knew we wanted to make several upgrades, including redecorating our bedrooms and renovating a bathroom. However, with two parents working full time and three kids, we were intimidated by the process and the potential hassle that a home project would have on our day-to-day. Linda was a god-send in this respect.
From start to finish, Linda made our home decorating process a breeze. She understood our aesthetic immediately and from thereon, each design decision was very focused and simplified. One of her great talents was to understand our lifestyle and provide livable and practical design advice. In addition, Linda has an extraordinary focus on details and is a master of logistical coordination. She regularly updated us on our budget and managed our expectations on timing. There were no surprises throughout the process.
We are so grateful for her impeccable services. She has transformed our home to one that is suited for our lifestyle and reflects our personality and we are loving it! If you are looking for honest, practical yet sophisticated design consultation, look no further. Linda’s white-glove service, from start to finish, will not disappoint. We are already planning on working with Linda on future home projects and recommend her wholeheartedly.”
ALYSSA R. CHAPPAQUA, NY
“I didn’t necessarily know what I wanted, but I definitely knew what I didn’t want. And with barely that much direction, Linda created a home we love, and love to live in. When a blank canvas conjures angst, or you can’t seem to find the words to articulate a vision, or you want your house to represent YOU, call Linda.
Linda approached designing our home as a partnership. She got to know us, our home, how we lived in it and even suggested how we could live in it. In what seemed like 4-wall rectangular rooms with little character, she saw a pallet for creativity, sophistication, elegance and function. Linda is incredibly thorough and clear every step of the way. She’s the only designer I’ve heard of who delivers a full view of the finished product before making any decisions or purchases. For those with the challenge of not being able to “envision things” or hesitant to commit to “major” purchases, there are no words for how helpful this process is. She left no stone unturned when it came to sourcing, took direction and feedback, gently pushed us when we needed it, respected our budget and overall made the process exciting (when it otherwise felt daunting.)
We love everything Linda brought into our home and are proud to show it off. It’s beautiful, warm, unique and a true reflection of us.”
KATE H. + JEREMY H. SOMERS, NY
“We first reached out to Linda in mid-2019 when we were planning a massive remodel and redecoration of almost all of the shared spaces in our home, including our kitchen, living room, home office, family room and about-to-be finished basement. We spoke to several designers at the time, but Linda was a stand-out – her affability, clear process, and transparent pricing made us know right away that she was the perfect fit for our project.
We could not have made a better selection. First, when a death in the family delayed our project, Linda was nothing but supportive and kind, and stepped back until we were ready to reconnect. When we finally started work in the beginning of 2020, we couldn’t have anticipated that we were about to enter an incredibly challenging time in the construction and design industries. Covid added untold difficulties to the entire process, from constructions delays, to store closures, to shipping delays, to production shortages. Throughout, Linda was patient, committed, and resourceful, ensuring that even while the world was coming to a stand-still, our project could move forward.
Linda has some of the best client management skills that I have ever seen and her process is impeccable. After her initial meeting with us to understand our style preferences and the scope of our project, she left behind interior design books and magazines, and asked us to identify pieces of furniture that we liked. Our first discovery was that our style was totally different from what we thought it was! Without leading us to a particular style – one of Linda’s great talents is that she can work in any design style – Linda helped us to determine exactly what we liked.
From virtual meetings to in-person shopping sessions, Linda guided us through all of our selections, helping us find the right vendors and suppliers, asking all the right questions, arranging for every delivery and ensuring we got the best possible price. She stayed on top of every single supplier as they incurred shipping delays after shipping delays. The one time we didn’t follow her advice and bought a sofa we weren’t able to see (and sit on) in person, it arrived and was unbearably uncomfortable. Linda was relentless in her follow up with the vendor, stayed committed long after we had given up and ultimately got them to make things right. She was also invaluable in helping us to repurpose our existing furniture. She recommended and arranged for vendors for everything from reupholstery, to furniture cleaning and protection, to fireplace rehabilitation. She also made sure that all her recommendations fit with our use of the rooms, our family, our pets and our lifestyle.
Our home is comfortable, welcoming, functional, and beautiful. Linda is wonderful to work with and helped us create an environment that easily exceeded our expectations. We are endlessly thankful for her help and guidance and could not be happier with the result!”
KRISTYN H. ARMONK, NY
“For a while, I knew I wanted and needed a designer to help us transform our main living space from the very confused, random collection of furniture, rugs and accent pieces to a more modern, beautiful but very livable space. A few years back, we completely transformed our kitchen, and it was stunning - but the rest of our main floor was a mess. It was mostly my NYC apartment furniture from my bachelorette years, with a piece here or there from my husband’s former bachelor pad….and we had moved from NY to LA and back to NY. Needless to say our furniture was outdated, worn and didn’t fit our home very well; and the paint and window treatments were what came with the home many years ago, making things look a bit drab and dark. And this huge “great room” off the kitchen, where we all spent so much time, was not so great! We had a good excuse for living this way for so long ….we were raising amazing, energetic but also very messy twin boys! During their baby and toddler years, we were not willing to invest too much in making changes, but with their fifth birthday, we knew we were ready!
I met with a few designers and Linda stood out as someone who really took the time to get to know me and my family, understand our goals and needs, and was in no way intimidated by my rambunctious twin boys. It really was an easy decision to work with her, and I’m so glad we did! She has such great style, works within budgets and is very flexible. I am a working mom, and we are a busy family - and she always worked with us to find times to meet and made such efficient use of our time. Her process is so great, and really worked for me. I literally know nothing about design, and she made everything so easy to understand. From decisions around the paint to window treatments to furniture and lighting and more - her recommendations were spot on, and included input from us and also some new ideas I would never have thought of on my own.
Linda helped us literally transform our great room/family room, dining room, sun room and master bedroom. She also helped us dramatically improve other parts of our home living space through changing up paint and window treatments. Although working through the height of the pandemic was not easy, she made things as painless as possible, and she really was an absolute blast to work with! We are so happy with the end result, it feels like a completely different, beautiful space, and I am so grateful that we found Linda and House Whole. I hope we can soon tackle other parts of our home and look forward to the time when we can work together again!”
ERICA W. CHAPPAQUA, NY
“Linda Feaster is like the perfect pair of new boots. You know the pair that you think you like but you suspect something better is out there but it's so hard to make a decision because you have to think about style and comfort and price and you never want to sacrifice one for the others and you can't imagine that there is a pair out there that is stylish and easy to wear and reasonably priced but then one day someone suggests a new pair that's classic and a bit funky but still perfectly you and you buy them and they speak to your soul and you can't imagine how you ever got your act together before you owned those boots? Linda Feaster. She's the boots.
After a rocky start with another designer, we were hesitant to put our trust and money into anyone else's hands. We met five or six more designers in every price range and stopped looking as soon as we met Linda. Linda is the perfect combination of creative guru, design and color genius and savvy businesswoman. Her step-by-step process ensures that you get exactly what you need and want in the space you have without making costly mistakes (unlike our previous designer) but she makes it so much fun.
Linda is able to walk into a room and just know what it needs. She had the most beautiful way of listening to us and combining our taste and style with what worked in the room to create something that we love. Watching her transform our space was amazing. From reviewing design books to figure out our own style, to the 3D renderings of our space, to viewing and narrowing our choices, to shopping day, we have never had so much fun doing something that usually feels like a chore. The end result is a home that I couldn't have imagined and that looks different from anything else out there but is still totally classic, just a bit funky and simply perfect for us.
Linda is honest and direct, generous with her time, conscious of how she spends your money, and funny as hell. I never want to stop working with her. We finished our first project which was the entire main level of our house and I decided we needed to redo our home office just so we could continue. Torching our master bedroom to have an excuse to call her again is not out of the question.”
BRETT W. CHAPPAQUA, NY
“I was a terrible prospective customer. My budget for furnishing a house – zero. My understanding of what things cost – zero. My appreciation for the value a designer brings – zero. My frustration with our first designer – off the charts! Knowing all of this, Linda took my wife and I by the hand and led us through a process that I may have originally compared to a root canal, and made it very easy and surprisingly enjoyable.
After a rough false start with another designer, we needed someone who would run our project like a business and who had a process to get us from start to finish. Enter Linda – check and check. I remember being amazed how much we accomplished in the first few meetings and how logical and efficient her process was – understand our style, measure the rooms we were furnishing, propose what types of pieces each room needed in what area of the room and in what size (no design yet), present pieces that could fit the bill (that’s where the design comes in), visit the stores and finally – and only after we were 100% comfortable with our decisions – purchase. It sounds so easy, but can your designer do it?
In my business we strive to be “reference-able without warning”. We feel that if we do a good job, prospective customers should be able to call existing customers to get honest feedback without us prepping the existing customers first. Linda has clearly achieved that with us. Call me anytime!
Through the project Linda pushed us when we needed it, sat back when appropriate, fought for us like we were family when dealing with vendors, treated our money like it was her own, was extremely generous with her time and was a pleasure to spend time with. The result is a finished product that far exceeded our expectations, pieces that we love, and friends and family constantly comment on, and a house that has been transformed into our home.”
ELLEN S. MOUNT KISCO, NY
“Bringing on Linda to help design our living room and dining room was the best decision we made. Our house was an odd collection of furniture we’d each gathered over time, starting from our first apartments out of college. Many different residences later, our furniture was uncoordinated, poorly suited for the space, and wearing out. Once the kids were old enough, we felt it was time to transition our main living spaces into grown-up spaces where the furniture fit the room, fit together, and fit the vibe that would make it feel like not just a functional house, but a happy home.
Linda spent time with us understanding our style, likes, dislikes, wish list and deal breakers. She talked us through decision making processes and laid out what the design journey would be like. We felt very confident from the start that Linda was an expert at not just design, but also at coaching clients. We felt fully prepared for what was coming in the next 3 months.
What we weren’t prepared for was how thorough and organized Linda was. Each time she came over, she had completed stacks of homework on our project, bringing layouts, color palettes, furniture options. As two working parents, our time can be tight, and Linda did so much heavy lifting - including going to various stores ahead of time to test things out - that it was so simple and easy for us to do our part of the decision making. And the rare occasion where we felt stuck, she was always an ear and a guide to get us to what was truly best for the space and for us and our lifestyle. She is an expert at compromise but made sure no one ever felt like they were settling. There is not a piece in the new design that we are not head over heels in love with.
Linda is a remarkable spirit. She is indefatigable, encouraging and just simply a lot of fun to be around. She’s a cheerful realist, and has an innate talent for bringing out the best in people and in a space. She breaks down what could be an overwhelming process into manageable steps and quickly builds trust to guide you through the journey. She becomes part of your family, helping you get to the next level of living. You can’t help but smile more when Linda is around. And once your rooms are done, you can’t help but smile more at the happiness she’s brought into your house.”
VANESSA C. HASTINGS ON HUDSON, NY
“We had a big project with many new rooms that were 'open concept' or basically just one big room. So the idea of getting the dining room, the hangout room, and the kitchen to flow without matching too much became an overwhelming venture for my husband and me. He thought I had three heads when I suggested getting a designer to help us, however, almost immediately after he met Linda, he admitted he was wrong.
When I found Linda, I was so relieved to have someone on my team who could visualize what I wanted, understood my taste, and respected my budget. Her ability to 'get' if something is going to work in a room is uncanny and feels instinctive. Her depth of mental cataloging of retail furniture sites is a major resource and saves so much time. She contained a tremendous amount of my anxiety about the project overall and the more I worked with her, the more I wanted to find other things for her to help me with. And when I saw how much time and money she was saving us with her efficiency, I did hire her to do a ton more work for this project ranging from picking out bathroom tiles, to choosing the perfect color exterior siding to help the existing stonework pop. We receive so many compliments and it really is all because of Linda.”
CHARLIE G. HASTINGS ON HUDSON, NY
“To cut to the chase, Linda quarterbacked the design on our first renovation (bathrooms, plus a bedroom light), and she did such a great job that 6 months later we’d hired her again to help us overhaul our living room. Linda brings her own point of view to each design decision along the way and isn’t shy about expressing it. At the same time, she helped us understand what our own preferences are and put those preferences into clear, executable decisions. We had dithered over that living room for 8 years. We hired Linda for the redesign, and within a few weeks, we had a vision for what that room could be and – just as exciting – order slips in hand for every item of furniture. Both times that Linda’s helped us, we created spaces that were unmistakably our own, but we couldn’t have done it without her. Plus she’s funny and easy to work with. We can’t recommend her highly enough.”
ABBY R. BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NY
“It was a real pleasure working with Linda! My husband and I worked with Linda for roughly 2 years on multiple rooms in my house. From the very beginning she took her time getting to know our individual tastes—and helped us to design rooms that we would both love. Linda is extremely patient, flexible, realistic and honest. She is willing to work with pieces you already have and is always respectful of your budget. Linda has a fabulous eye for color and the overall look of a room. Linda always respected our opinions on things. But I will say that in the end, she was always right—when she told us something would look good or work in a certain space, it truly did. I highly recommend Linda Feaster. Your house will certainly look fabulous after she’s done!”
CHRISTIE S. MOUNT KISCO, NY
“We could not be happier with our project design with House Whole and Linda Feaster.
We worked with Linda for a complete redesign of our living room and dining room, which included the design and installation of a stone fireplace. Linda was an absolute pleasure to work with every step of the way. I really felt that she listened to our wants and needs for the space, and worked with us to design a space that not only looks stunning, but is completely functional for our family of 4.
In our case, we wanted to include a designer in the project to make things a little bit easier for us in terms of looking at furniture options, etc but also because we have come to a place in our life where we are finally able to make our home our own, after years of living with parents hand me down furniture. We enlisted Linda’s help to design a space that looked “adult,” but was also very us. We ultimately chose Linda because we felt that we clicked with her personality-wise and the designs we saw in her portfolio on her website had the right amount of quirk and spunk for us. Her designs were unique and personal.
I think one of our favorite parts of our design process with Linda was spending a day in Manhattan choosing our furniture and rugs. She made a process which could be completely overwhelming into something manageable and fun! At each store she had selected the pieces we needed to focus on, which made the process so much more efficient.
Throughout the process, Linda was receptive, responsive, thoughtful, and really a pleasure to work with. We absolutely love the way that our project turned out, and find that our rooms look amazing, but are also completely functional. The pieces have a personal touch, and really make us happy every day.”
MICHAEL F. DOBBS FERRY, NY
“Where to start about Linda?
She is intuitive, has a great design sense, knows how to bring your vision to life, and knows how to coax that vision out of you if you need that. She's a master negotiator for the myriad things that need to be negotiated during a project. She never loses her cool and always keeps her sense of humor. And she works tirelessly. She will go to the mat for you. It's amazing how often items arrive warped, bent, ripped, or just plain wrong. Linda handles all the ugliness and you get to sit back and breathe one sigh of relief after another, knowing she will always get the job done and she will always make it just right in the end. She's a great, warm person who came to feel like family as we redid our living room. We're sad to see her go and we're plotting our next project so we can have her back in our home and lives.”
SUSAN D. HASTINGS ON HUDSON, NY
“When I asked Linda to work with us, I knew that I was doing it for a reason—which is that she had great talent and resourcefulness. But the more I worked with her, the more I trusted her judgment, so that the experience felt like both a learning opportunity and a series of delightful surprises. Linda really wanted our home to reflect who we are, and it does, perfectly—but in ways we never would have thought of ourselves. She did all of that with serious creativity and respect for our budget, and with a tremendous amount of generosity of spirit. She offers a kind of white-glove meticulousness that feels downright luxurious. I never expected the process to be as much fun or as inspiring as it was, and I feel so grateful we took the plunge every time I walk into our home.”
ELLEN B. HASTINGS ON HUDSON, NY
“Really loved working with Linda. She has an amazing eye and a definite style point of view. She wasn't afraid to push us to think about new ideas, yet knew when and how to incorporate our specific taste when we felt strongly about the look we were going for. Linda was incredibly professional - quick on the response to an email and always faster on site-visit follow ups than ever expected. What few hiccups we encountered (bad shipping, faulty products) she handled quickly and with grace, making them her problem not ours. White glove service, terrific style, and an amazing sense of humor - couldn't have asked for more! We love our new outdoor living room and just know we couldn't have done it without her!”
KATHY H. NEW YORK, NY
“Here’s what you get when you hire Linda Feaster to whisper your house. She’s more than a decorator, a designer, a paint-color-picker-outer. She’s the whole package. From the minute I walked into Linda’s own house, I needed to know “how she did it.” My apartment was a jumble of unpronounceable Ikea furniture and stuff my mother thought was perfect for a city apartment (ie things she didn’t want anymore but was too lazy to throw out). Then I got the opportunity to benefit from her knowledge.
We hired Linda to help with our Upper West Side apartment combination. The first thing she did was find something the architect didn’t—a third bedroom. For that we owe her, what, about a quarter of a million? She was absolutely right and we changed our plans, making our investment even more valuable and our space more liveable. Linda’s gift is that she can walk into any room and see the potential. She takes every nook and cranny into consideration and makes sure no space is wasted. The ideas she brought to the table (that she also helped us pick out and haul home) were invaluable. She has a vast knowledge of what’s out there and how to put it together. She listened to what we wanted and helped us realize it. A major renovation, and even a minor redesign, can be overwhelming. What you need is a third party who can stay calm when the swatches start flying. It was such a relief to know that Linda had our backs and when we were feeling the pressure, she was the voice of reason.
Here’s the thing about hiring a designer, you think, “who are we to be hiring a designer?” But we’re so busy and the Internet is flooded with so many choices. That’s where Linda steps in to provide an invaluable service. She did what we didn’t have time or knowledge to do and saved us from making more than one costly mistake. Having a third party who can see things from an unemotional vantage point pretty much pays for itself.
I’m a little sad that this process is over because I’ve had so much fun working and poring over every detail with Linda. But I hope this is beginning of a beautifully curated friendship.”
JAYNE W. CHAPPAQUA, NY
“My husband and I are thrilled to recommend Linda to anyone looking to hire a designer who actually listens to what you want to achieve in your home, and then works to transform your space into exactly the vision you had. Linda has superb taste, and an ability to stay with the budget you presented her with. She is creative, responsible and always reachable. My husband loved everything she did and respected her judgement and professionalism. That says it all.”
CHRIS S. GREENWICH, CT
“I had the pleasure of working with Linda on the design of our main living space. We recently relocated and downsized and were faced with the challenge of re-imaging a much smaller, multi-purpose, open concept space. After a lot of time-consuming and frustrating attempts to finish the space ourselves, I contacted Linda. I immediately connected with Linda and recognized her ability to understand our vision. She was thorough and thoughtful in her initial approach, taking time to understand our design aesthetic and challenging requirements for the space. She presented many options and was able to help us navigate the process and select the best options, all within our budget.
Linda takes her craft very seriously while maintaining a keen sense of humor. She is incredibly hard-working, accessible and responsive. She provided the perfect balance of ‘out of the box’ suggestions along with conservative options. In her kind and gentle way she encouraged us to take risks. As a result, thanks to Linda, we are delighted with the end result - a beautiful, serene and functional living space. I would highly recommend Linda to assist with any design project.
MARNIE R. CHAPPAQUA, NY
“Our home office was in dire need of a remake including a closet that was a disaster, and I hired Linda Feaster of House Whole to re-do it - free standing/ coordinating furniture, decor and re-do a closet - within a reasonable budget. Importantly, I also needed someone who is exceptional at visualizing space and organizing as well as color coordinating. Linda is exceptional at all of these things. She understood my taste and my vision and executed it to perfection. She listened and absorbed what I said very well. I could not ask for a better partner.
First, she is so easy to work with and so accommodating - as a full time working parent, she was always available on weekends to meet with me and never wasted my time. Her prices were fair and reasonable, and she always told me what was worth spending money on versus what was not - she did such extensive research on every item and left no stone unturned, but never burdened me with too much information. Her price points are at all levels, and she is so creative at mixing and matching styles. I have used several decorators over the years, and no one compares to her.”
JANA H. HASTINGS ON HUDSON, NY
“In every aspect of our project, Linda has over delivered. First, a project that would have taken us realistically 3 to 4 years or longer to complete was done enthusiastically and efficiently in 8 months. While rooms were being remodeled, Linda’s keen understanding of space and dimension were a huge asset. Linda worked with the contractors to refine the drawings and the scale, ensuring the living room felt elegant. And all the while, the contractors enjoyed and respected her.
While walls and moldings were built, Linda kept everything moving forward. She invested real time to get to know us. To understand the common goals we had for our home, but also our individual tastes. Linda also taught us how to make good decisions, not snap decisions and has saved us thousands of dollars in costly mistakes. Linda excels at the hunt. And, this is another area where a lot of money was saved. Linda found exceptional pieces for us at antique shops and on Craigslist that, when paired with the gorgeous new pieces she found for us, created a truly unique space.
We have been asked by so many friends to share things like the paint color of a room and the source for a chair. And I always tell them “It’s all Linda!”
ARPINE S. HASTINGS ON HUDSON, NY
“Linda is great at understanding your needs on how you want to use your space. She gives you creative, beautiful but also functional ways of using the pieces you already have to create a great space. Linda places new and old pieces in your space, in ways you never would have come up with yourself. And then the space is fun and light and feels special. She really works with you and draws from your own taste and color pallete and style. She has a wonderful eye, a great sense of space and uses color and beautiful objects that are unique and she makes every room she touches special. Linda has a unique and incredible sense of style. She is very detail oriented and always goes the extra mile for you. She is not done until a room feels special, your own, and complete.”