Reviews of The Whitley Co. (Interior Designer)

Jordan Barnes

I hired The Whitley Co. to do a consultation on my house and help me stage it using my furniture before we listed it. In one hour, she was able to give me feedback on every room and instruct me on how to make it look the biggest and brightest. Our house sold in 4 days, and we got several comments on how well it showed, so I would say it was well worth it! Thank you so much, Marissa!

John Lohmann

I am forever grateful to Marissa and The Whitley Co! I own and operate an AirBnB (short-term rental) near downtown Columbia. Marissa single handedly transformed my place and I’ve gotten nothing but 5-star reviews since she re-styled my place. With little to no guidance, she added furniture, artwork, new pillows, blankets and TONS of little things that really made the place feel like home. In addition to that she has helped manage/coordinate cleaning and upkeep on the place. I couldn’t be happier and would recommend her to anyone needing a property redecorated or staged!

Alyssa Patzius

Marissa gives 5 star service to everyone she works with, no matter your budget. She treats your space as her own, works around the clock and doesn't stop until it is perfect. I have worked with her on a full first-floor renovation at our home and would recommend her work to anyone on a range of projects, events, staging, etc. Thank you for all you have done to make our house a home!

Lori Holliday

Did an excellent job staging and was prompt, professional, and went above and beyond. I will hire this company again for future staging.

Woodruff Group

Marissa is one of the best! She is fast, extremely professional, and her work is stunning. She is able to bring conflicting elements of a room together to create a space that feels just like home. Neutral or eclectic, she can design it all. HIGHLY recommend.

mitchell jackson

It was truly not only a pleasure, but a very knowledgeable experience working with Marissa! Because we had not worked with an Interior Designer prior to Marissa, we really did not know what to expect? But Marissa was extremely thorough in explaining her specialty to us, as well as tailoring her services specifically to our needs and budget! There were absolutely no surprises in our process, because Marissa kept us well informed of all the scheduling of contractors and any changes that may have had to occur. I am completely comfortable and confident in Marissa with any future projects that we may have. There are many positives to hiring Marissa, but the compliments that you will receive when from family and friends will say it all!

Kelie Morgan

We had a great time working with Marissa on an event we held in Columbia. Marissa did everything from staging lounge spaces, to decorating ballrooms...and always with a smile! Thanks Marissa!

Emma Haley

I've seen Marissa's work in various homes, as I have had the privilege of photographing her work! Would recommend her detail, style and can-do attitude!

Hope Timmermann

Marissa helped us make some important choices for style and function for our master bathroom renovation, and our bathroom is much more beautiful for it! Marissa provides expertise and guidance to people like us who had zero experience in designing or remodeling a space and she was constantly available to help us from anything to large decisions (what type of tile to use in our shower and finding a bathtub) to smaller decisions (what to decorate shelves with). Her suggestions and recommendations are thoughtful and unique. I would encourage anyone who needs design help and inspiration to hire her. She will help you every step of the way!