“We recently completed a home decorating project with Michelle Gonnella of Re-Feather Your Nest, and the results far exceeded our expectations. Downsizing from a traditional Tudor to a modern townhouse, we knew our antique décor wouldn’t translate—Michelle helped us strike the perfect balance of old and new, creating a space that truly reflects our style and lifestyle. Michelle was collaborative, flexible, and highly organized. She respected our differing opinions and offered thoughtful alternatives without missing a beat. What truly set Michelle apart was her attention to detail and personal touches. She sourced hand-stitched bee fabric for our bar stools, knowing we’re former beekeepers, and transformed our primary bedroom into the tranquil, spa-like retreat I envisioned. Throughout the process, we relied on her expert judgment, and she consistently delivered. Michelle worked within our budget, offering clear guidance, cost transparency, and curated options at various price points. The outcome is a home we’re proud to live in and excited to share. We wholeheartedly recommend Michelle to anyone looking to design a new space or refresh an existing one. She’s creative, professional, and a pleasure to work with. Thank you, Michelle, for bringing our vision to life.”

“We have enjoyed a wonderful experience working with Susan Hayes since before we even moved into our new home! From the start, we loved the idea that we could 're-feather' our existing furniture and use what we could in our new home. Susan designed our rooms perfectly with her creative designs that aligned with our vision! Thanks to her exceptional attention to detail, she worked within our budget to maintain a cohesive aesthetic look. Beyond her talent, she is incredibly easy to work with and very respectful of our preferences. Our home is still a continuous work in progress, and we would highly recommend Susan for your needs.”

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Karen on multiple projects over several years. She’s warm, personable, and incredibly easy to work with—making every interaction a positive experience. Karen is exceptionally thorough, highly organized, and communicates clearly. She’s always a step ahead, providing information before it’s even requested. Her ability to adapt to changes during construction is seamless, and her design plans are consistently updated to reflect revisions—leaving no loose ends or unanswered questions. As a builder, I especially value her ability to articulate the overall vision of a project. Her guidance helps ensure I can deliver exactly what the client expects. Karen’s designs are beautiful, thoughtfully detailed, and never overdone—they result in spaces that are both functional and stunning. If you’re looking for a design professional who is responsive, reliable, and truly talented, I can say with confidence—after over 40 years in the building industry—Karen is among the best."

“We warned Michelle in the very beginning that my husband and I rarely agreed on anything! She did a great job of navigating the design desires and differences between the two of us. The final design absolutely exceeded our expectations. We took a home with builders' designs and a very neutral palette and Michelle turned our home into a place that is warm, inviting and exciting. We can now confidently say we love being home and having guests over. The project was accomplished quicker than we expected and we are ecstatic about the results.”

“I’ve been working with Susan from Re-Feather Your Nest for about 10 years and I have to say, she is unlike any other designers I’ve worked with. Susan is phenomenal with her clients, listens well and then transforms their ideas into a winning design. She makes sure the homeowner and the contractor are clear about every detail, providing picture books and mock-ups, because for her, clarity is of utmost importance. I’ve seen her inspirational design ideas and honestly her ability to transform a space is better than anyone I’ve worked in a long time. Most important, Susan is highly ethical and someone I can trust to provide the right design, the right instruction and the right communications so that the job runs smoothly right from the start.”

We were embarking on a major renovation on our family beach home is Surf City, NJ starting of May of 2022. We were already working with an architect on the space inside and out. We needed someone that could work with our ideas and pull it all together. The other challenge that we had is since it was a family home we had a lot of input from various family members. Karen Casella from Re-Feather Your Nest was fantastic. Her energy and patience was just what we needed! She was great at listening to ALL of our opinions then creating cohesive design ideas that worked together beautifully! Karen partnered very well with our builder and sub-contractors and always made herself available to us and them: traveling to various locations to ensure the process went smoothly. The finished product was exactly what we envisioned from the start. The professionalism of the overall process was above and beyond what we expected!

“There’s a saying: a good designer is worth her weight in gold on a big project. That perfectly sums up my experience working with Michelle from Re-Feather Your Nest. She’s the kind of designer who truly values the expertise of her tradespeople and understands how essential collaboration is to achieve exceptional results. Her vision is always clear, and every project we’ve worked on together has been completed on time and within budget. As a professional wallpaper installer, I appreciate that Michelle regularly consults me on paper selection and installation logistics. She’s always focused on ensuring that the result looks incredible on day one but also stands the test of time. Our recent bathroom renovation is a perfect example—by working together on the materials and installation approach, we achieved a clean, polished look that complemented the architecture instead of competing with it.” Tom, Burns Painting and Contracting

“I had a vision for my home, but I felt I needed a professional to reach my goals. When I met Susan, I knew she understood my vision. The first step was the design plan and then we picked the COLORS, and it all began. Susan and I discussed every aspect of the design. It’s been a lot of fun working together and I’ve learned a lot along the way. The design exceeded my expectations, and the investment was well worth it. Every time I unlock my door, I’m home and my spirits are lifted.”

“Karen helped us create a primary bathroom space that we love. It was a challenging space to work with because of its size, existing windows and entry on all but one wall. Regardless, Karen created several layout and creative design options that suited our style. Karens’ approach was thorough, professional, infinitely patient, and somehow always available, whenever I needed her throughout the project to completion. The space is perfect! We will definitely work with Karen on any project we do in the future.”

"One of the most rewarding aspects of working with Re-Feather Your Nest is their commitment to educating clients on the value of thoughtful closet design. They approach each project with a creative vision and collaborate seamlessly with our designers, making the entire process both efficient and enjoyable. Their team-oriented mindset fosters a sense of trust and ease for clients, ensuring a smooth experience from start to finish. I highly recommend Re-Feather Your Nest for any interior design project."