My husband and I have used Ellen for a wide variety of services.  She has picked paint colors, made a 20’ cornice box with functional side panels.  As well, she did the Roman shades throughout the house.  She did decorative cushioning in the dining area, plus the decoration of the plant shelves.  We have been impressed with the work and the cost.  We love getting good quality at a reasonable rate.  Ellen is pleasant and fun.  She likes to create what you want, not what she likes.  We give her name out all the time to people looking to improve their homes.  We highly recommend Ellen.

The Goodmans

Dear Ellen,

This is a long overdue letter to let you know how pleased and delighted we are with all the beautiful changes you made in our home.  Four years ago we met for a paint consultation:  one idea had lead to another and from one project to another we have worked to create a lovely, yet comfortable home.  As you know I travel a great deal for business and I always look forward to coming home to the warmth and comfort you designed for us.  We are grateful for your talent and your continued friendship.

With warmth, The Rabenowitz

Ellen is a very talented interior designer that will guide you through the decoration of your home with ease and fun.  She has helped me decorate 2 home is Scottsdale since 2001.  My first home was contemporary with Southwest overtones and she did a beautiful job coordinating the colors of the faux painting throughout our home.  Our second home is Spanish Colonial with the rich deep colors of the period and is a real show stopper.  Everything from the wall colors and widow treatments to the furniture and accessories are breath-taking.  We just love all of her ideas and the way our home is so inviting and comfortable.

Mary and Roger Ziegelmaier

Dear Ellen,  
We recently moved here from California and needed help in decorating our home. We didn't have a clue of where to go for help in this area.  We found you on the web and we have been delighted with all your help.  Neither of us have had the time to dedicate nor do we have the talent or time to design a 5,000 square foot home.  I was worried that we wouldn't like having someone else decorate for us but we both love our home. You turned our house into a home. 

Thanks again.  The Witzke's

Ellen,

I want to thank you for the outstanding job you did in designing such a beautiful home for us.  Having relocated from California, the thought of creating a contemporary, desert friendly motif seemed overwhelming. You listened carefully to our hopes and needs and created a warm, unique decor that truly reflects our taste and environment.  I can't begin to tell you how many "wows" we hear as people enter our home for the first time.  Your designs demonstrate creativity and a sense of "uniqueness" that truly make our home special.  Your attention to detail sincerely impressed us.  Every minute detail was well thought through and orchestrated flawlessly.  The result is a home that's timeless and elegant. Once again, Ellen, a million thanks!  It was a pleasure working with you and we couldn't be more thrilled with the results.

Larry & Simma Robbins

Ellen Gunkel is a highly imaginative, creative designer who has done wonderful work for me in my home in the Biltmore and now as I reside in Chile I find her creations are just as stunning in this setting as they were in the elegant South West setting of the Biltmore.  I highly recommend Ellen's sense of proportion and use of color to make a serene and comfortable setting with a great sense of appropriate panache.

The Maccharrolli Family