Interior Design Client Testimonials

“From the first contact I made with the Helen Austen Interior Design. team, I was impressed with their service and professionalism. We asked Helen to help us bring more storage into our tiny house in Galveston. She listened closely to our needs and wants and came up with a gorgeous design that complemented our style perfectly! While our plans changed and we won't be able to enjoy her hard work and creativity for this house, we plan to work with her on another project. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with her and cannot wait to do so again!”

- BR | Galveston, TX

“Working with Helen was a dream. She captured our ideas perfectly and had a great vision for our space. She helped us stay within our budget. She also helped us procure art and some after items we realized later we needed/wanted. Helen was so easy to work with and communicative—- I would highly recommend her to anyone.”

- AHK | Galveston, TX

“Helen is a pleasure to work with—kind, highly detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator. She supported the refresh of our short-term rental with a thoughtful balance of cost-conscious decisions and durable furnishings, all while delivering a cohesive and beautifully designed space.”

- LS | Galveston, TX

“Helen was a pleasure to work with. Knowledgeable, kind, transparent with cost and lead times. We were extremely pleased with how she was able to thoughtfully design our home based on our vision and her expertise.”

- AK | Galveston, TX

“Helen is great to work with! I was initially drawn to her use of color and quickly increased the scope to include materials, furnishings, and drawings for built-ins. Helen is creative and willing to look at different solutions for a problem which came in handy when renovating our 1900 home. She is resourceful, a great listener and streamlined choices for me. I also appreciated how she was thoughtful of selecting things for their fit and purpose and spending my money where it counts--like the gorgeous Schumacher wallpaper, not the chandelier shades!”

- PC | Galveston, TX

“I have known Helen for several years and I am always so impressed with her professionalism and sensitivity to every project. She is a great listener so she can deliver exactly what you are looking for in your home design. She has a great sense of color, spacial organization, and design. I would highly recommend Helen and her team for an interior design and decorating project. She has the talent to encourage you to bring your best self to the project, and in the process, she will help you create a home that you love.”

- SM | Galveston, TX

“Helen is an amazing designer who helps make your house more a home. She's knowledgeable, listens to your needs and shares creative design options. She's also a very clear communicator. I've enjoyed working with her!”

- WS | Galveston, TX

“My wife and I are very happy that we discovered Helen Austen. Her expertise in design and style for our home exceeded our expectations and the end result was fantastic. There are a lot of people doing design work, but it's nice to have someone you feel you can trust and who shows up on time, works for you, and actually cares about their work. We did shop around a bit before choosing her but found her pricing reasonable and a great value for what we got. My wife, Karen was very thankful we met you. I am too”

- BB | Galveston, TX

“Helen was a pleasure to work with. She took on my project in a timely manner and made me feel very comfortable during the entire process as I was in another state during the time of completing the project. She can be trusted to stay within a budget and even came under my budget. She is very detailed and organized. She made sure to get my approval on everything before pulling the trigger and I was very happy with my outcome. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great interior designer. I will for sure be using her again for my next project.”

- MP | Galveston, TX

“I consulted with Helen on the layout and redesign of my living room. She was very respectful of my time and budget - professional, creative, and, as a bonus, fun to work with! I highly recommend Helen Austen.”

- AE | Galveston, TX

“Helen is an incredibly creative person with an attention to detail that can add to any project. Her communication skills are very well rounded and I appreciate her input.”

- CT | Galveston, TX

“Helen Austen is amazing! I was looking for someone who would listen to what I wanted, but would also make gorgeous suggestions on the interior design of our coastal home. Helen and her team went above and beyond, responding to questions and concerns in a timely fashion, communicating during the entire process, and helping me make decisions that aligned with my personal style. I had some very specific requests regarding organic and environmentally safe materials and Helen was able to source and deliver exactly what worked for our family. I would highly recommend Helen Austen to anyone who is considering hiring a design company that delivers comfort, class, and an elevated design.”

- BW | Galveston, TX

“Helen is 100% top notch, first class the best you will ever find. We have been using Helen for design services not only in Kansas City but she also helped us design and organize our vacation home in Florida! She is excellent in meeting the client where you are. Listening to what you want and helping create a reality for your home.

In Kansas City she helped turn a spare bedroom into a super usable pantry space, which has been so fantastic! She also helped us pick out custom artwork and most recently helped us re-imagine our living room space for better functionality. She researched and presented our options and did all the leg work for ordering the furniture and setting up delivery.

In our vacation home she helped us measure and furnish our home top to bottom, organize and also did custom art work as well.

Helen is beyond awesome at her job. She is lovely to work with, very responsive and timely in getting projects set up!!!”

– J.B. | Mission Hills, Kansas

“Helen is so knowledgeable on design and can visualize how the space should flow and look.

We had her come to review our current set up as it needed some finesse. She immediately had some great ideas that already incorporated furniture and items we already had.

She has made our home feel brighter and more complete with just a few touches.

Cannot recommend getting a consultation enough”

– R.L. | Overland Park, Kansas

“Helen Austen Interior Design was a joy to work with! They gave my wife and I many options on designing our space and were very reliable and informative when we had questions. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for design work and will use them again.”

-B.B. | Houston, TX

“Helen designed my living area when I moved into a new space. I love her design selections. Helen is great to work with and she’s fun!“

– P.K.| Kansas City, MO

“Helen’s expertise showed… Helen listened to my needs and created an even better, more functional, version of my vision with very little direction from me. She exceeded my expectations in every way. It was so nice to work with such a reliable, responsible, professional, and understanding company! Helen also has a great eye for design!

She designed the playroom for us and also a closet system for our Master Closet. I am looking forward to seeing more of her work in this area!“

– J.H. | Overland Park, Kansas

“I highly recommend working with Helen for all your organizational and design needs. We moved into an older home with little storage and small rooms. Most of the bulky furniture and items we had from our previous, larger suburban home wouldn't fit.

Helen's expertise helped us come up with storage solutions and a mid-century modern look that we love!”

- MW

“I have had the pleasure of working with Helen over the past seven years on a variety of organizing and design projects. In 2016, Helen assisted me with downsizing from a single family home to a townhome. When my mother passed away, she also assisted with the process of organizing and disbursing the contents of her home.

Most recently, Helen designed and furnished two out of state apartments for me. Helen designed the layout of the rooms in each apartment and selected furniture for each room. She assisted with organizing for the moves and then flew to the locations to help me set up the apartments.

It is a delight to work with Helen. Not only is she professional, attending to project details promptly and within budget, but she truly cares for her clients. Her can-do attitude helps to make stressful situations more enjoyable. Helen's associates also reflect the caring professionalism of the company.

Thanks to Helen, I now have an apartment home that I love and that fits my new retirement lifestyle. I highly recommend Helen for any organizing and/or design projects. She can handle them all!”

- LL

“Helen has worked with me for five years and is a delight!  Very professional, creative, timely, and a good listener. My home simply "shines" like a "star" because of Helen.

Helen does not resort to "cookie cutter" design, rather, she quickly picked up my lifestyle, personality, and furnishings I love. And, Viola, I went from liking to loving my home. If I only had another home for her to design. Thank you Helen!”

- AR

“We worked with Helen on updating the design in our two boys rooms. I am absolutely awful at design and came to Helen with simple themes. She brought everything to life and absolutely captured the personalities of both of our sons.

Everything was within budget and on time. She even helped with all of the installation and setup. Helen is a dream to work with and I hope to work with her again soon!”

- Abby

“I first reached out to Helen and company 2016 to reclaim an overwhelming space in my home. As a mother of three children ranging in ages, I had created a toy room in place of a dining room. It was toys everywhere and Helen how into that help me change the space as well as part ways with what no longer served our families needs.

That experience was so positive and I was inspired the changes we were able to make during our session that I feel confident that I could transform and reclaim other spaces in my home. Her method for working with her clients is very individualized and she and her team understand that each client and their needs are unique. 

With the help of her and her team I have been able to reclaim and re-design my basement, my kitchen, my family room, my bedroom, my kid’s rooms, as well converting a home office back to a bedroom. I highly recommend working with her and her team.”

- CF

“Helen designed my open living/dining area when I moved into a new space.  I love her design selections.  Helen is great to work with, and she's fun!"

- PK

“Helen is so friendly and professional and has such an eye for design and detail. She has great ideas and is knowledgable with where to find the exact purchase for our needs.”

- RDT