RESIDENTIAL - LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

"Thank you, Carol, for the past seven years of interior design service you have provided our family, in which you prepared our home for market and brought our sorely neglected current home into a light, comfortable, and inviting form. We appreciated your wonderful sense of color and use of materials, your help in choosing the very best quality items, and your suggestions to economize by improving what we already have without compromising overall results produced a unified flow that felt natural. While there was one glitch in the project, you impressed me by handling it with your usual very high professional standards. Since interior design is an ever-evolving process, I look forward to working with you in the future."

- V.A. 


"I highly recommend Carol Woodard as a multi-talented professional Interior Designer. Her gracious manner and guidance will help you to discover your untapped personal interests and needs culminating in the development of a refined home. Carol's in depth pre-screening process and her tactful expressions of caution regarding the selection process, assure the client a fulfilling outcome. I was so pleased with her expertise that I have contracted her to help with my Merced home. I only wish I could take advantage of the cadre of high caliber local contractors she has established over her years of experience in the valley." 
- Mrs. E.M. 


"We are very pleased with how everything turned out. It is breathtaking. Thank you for your Master Planning and Direction—It was absolutely Essential!" 
- Mr. & Mrs. G.H. 


"We would like to heartily recommend Carol Woodard to you as the finest, most professional, and pleasant interior designer we have ever worked with. Carol incorporates all the qualities of an excellent communicator by listening to your needs and wishes, using your ideas along with hers, and then shows and tells you the resultant look that can be achieved. That "look" will always be the best available!

Our initial marvel at Carol began when she integrated our redecorating effort with the architect and builder so that all parties were coordinated and heading toward a common result. She developed design ideas with everyone and was sure the design could be achieved within the stated budget and time restraints. This approach assured the final "look" would be what we wanted and could afford.

We really appreciate the way Carol was straightforward with discussions about money. As usual, our redecorating was carefully budgeted but costs are seldom firm at the beginning of a project. Carol worked with us, the builder, and other vendors to achieve a wonderful new "look" for us at a reasonable cost. Where a lower cost option was available we all could discuss it and, sometimes, reduce cost.

Carol has enriched our lives with her knowledge of interior design, what options are available, what colors mix and match, and how to creatively present these qualities in a very livable environment. All problems dissolved with her professional care and sense of humor and our home now has the "look" we wanted.

It is a great privilege to recommend Carol Woodard to you as the finest interior designer we know!"
- Mr. & Mrs. J.T. 


"My wife and I are very pleased to recommend Woodard and Associates for all aspects of interior design. We have found Carol and her associates to be completely reliable, flexible and competitive when it comes to the important issues of cost and quality." 
- Mr. & Ms. E.S. 


"It is always a pleasure working Carol Woodard and her firm. She is truly a leader in her field. Her talent is exceeded only by her unusual integrity and ability to deliver on her promises. Carol recently formed a group of professionals called the Design Associates Team. I have the privilege of being on the team and working with her in creating new possibilities of affordable housing. I would not hesitate to recommend Carol Woodard to anyone who shares her same high standards of design talent and professional ethics." 
- P.W., General Contractor


"We are so pleased with the "look" and "feel" you helped us achieve in our Los Gatos home. Even knowing our likes and dislikes, we could not have put it all together without your help. It flows from room to room, stays true to a single idea yet expressed different feelings throughout the house. We are pleased to recommend without hesitation, design capabilities. It's with a lot of pride we show our newly refurbished home and truly appreciate the added value of such a successful remodel project." 
- Mr. & Ms. E.P. 


"We have worked with Woodard and Associates for the past five years on various projects. Carol has done an excellent job in meeting our needs to enhance the look and feel of our home. We present many challenges to a designer. We are both meticulous and opinionated, and poor at visualizing colors and fabrics that will actually work in our home. Carol is patient and perseverant, she does not push her ideas, but guides us by pointing out advantages and disadvantages of our choices often suggesting much better options than we originally considered."
- A.P.


"It is a pleasure to recommend Carol Woodard for her excellence as an interior designer. Our extensive home remodel is almost complete and we are delighted with the results. We know that this is due primarily to Carol's expertise and guidance.
Carol has a unique and wonderful gift of conceptualizing the possibilities of spaces and then guiding her clients as they choose the elements to fit that desired outcome. Her broad experience in working with skilled artisans and craftsmen in the area enabled us to avail ourselves of the best possible talent to make our dreams a reality. From the initial architectural choices right through to the final selection of the room accessories, Carol inspired us to consider new approaches or alternative options that in the end were exactly the correct avenues to success. We consistently sensed her keen personal interest in seeing our home become as beautiful as we had hoped it could be.

Throughout the project, Carol has shown unusual ability in creative design. Our award-winning granite and concrete fireplace with fiber optic lighting is a prime example of this. We appreciate her keen color sense and her eye for masterfully integrating colors to flow harmoniously throughout the house.

Carol has also demonstrated a wide range of personal skills in dealing with contractors, vendors and craftsmen. She has maintained a very positive relationship with all those working in our home and has held them accountable to schedules so that we could move forward.

In addition to these many talents, Carol's warm personality, intelligence and sincerity have resulted in our total confidence and trust in her work. She is absolutely deserving of the many commendations she has received from her professional peers. We whole-heartedly add our thanks and praises to her list of satisfied clients."
- Mr. & Mrs. B.N.


"I am enjoying the look and feel of our home and want to thank you, Carol. First, for your expertise in design and color. Secondly, for really including me in the plan. I felt like a participant in the process rather someone whose home had just been done. Thirdly, it was fun to learn why things looked and felt right. Your design style is unique and very special. And it was nice to be able to control the expenses." 
- B.D., CEO


"Anyone who selects you as their interior designer will benefit from your unusual approach: your help in distinguishing between trends and style, teaching us the practicality of buying a good piece of furniture instead of several so-so pieces, educating us regarding color, quality, and the feeling the overall design creates and helping me to be patient with pacing the project with the budget we could afford. I have become a real disciple of yours and will no longer indulge in impulse buys that are ultimately replaced in a couple years. Thank you for your guidance now and in the future. I will always be confident that you will help us design our home to satisfy us and not to impress yourself."
- J.S.


"My husband and I have worked with Carol Woodard periodically over the years. She is gracious and pleasant; sensitive and responsive to the taste and needs of her clients; committed and hard working to her client's satisfaction; knowledgeable of the intricacies of interior design including the psychological, visual, and acoustical aspects,and an unusual knowledge of lighting. Her approach is flexible and she is particularly considerate of her client's finances. We have been pleased to use Carol Woodard as our designer, and to have been associated with her. " 
- Dr. & Mrs. M.H.


"Carol Woodard is one of the most professional women I have ever worked with. Her knowledge of interiors, her personal attention to detail and her concern for her client's personal and financial well-being make Carol a leader in her industry. I have had the privilege of working with Carol on two separate committees where we wrote the Code of Ethics for contractors and worked with Design Associates Team to help make a difference in housing. On both committees Carol has make a huge contribution to excellence and quality in an industry which normally settles for average." 
- L.G., General Contractor 


"Carol's contribution to projects we have collaborated on since 1990 is excellent. Rather than project her own taste into a project, she spends a great deal of time and effort to educate the client and help them discover their own desires and tastes, which is of immeasurable value. I regularly recommend my clients to Carol for help in finishing their homes. Her assistance makes the difference between a house and a home." 
- R.H. 


"We particularly enjoyed our tutorial trip to San Francisco. It was very enlightening and provided us with our Master Plan. You were so very able to guide us skillfully in making color and style choices to fit with our Master Plan. We are very pleased with the results and although we are forced to relocate to New York we will take our Master Plan and your ideas with us."
 - Mr. & Mrs. W.T.


"Carol Woodard's professionalism and understanding of her clients needs place her on a pedestal far above the mainstream. Carol has a unique approach to her design solution which always produces a definite good result. I would recommend her for any interior design job." 
- R.V., Architect


"I found Carol very creative, yet, logical in her approach to the design of our home. She made simple suggestions that were low cost yet warm and elegant, the effect was priceless. She also demonstrated her integrity when choosing furnishings for their appropriateness to the project rather attempting to sell me the most expensive pieces. I truly appreciate her patience with me as together we gave form to the way I wanted the place to feel. I highly recommend Carol to friends and business associates."
- B.E. 


COMMERCIAL - LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION


"It is my pleasure to recommend Woodard and Associates. As principle designer, Carol Woodard's professionalism and creative flair proved to be major assets. She was able to furnish my new office in an extremely tasteful manner while keeping to a very limited budget. The entire process ran smoothly and efficiently and I look forward to working with Woodard and Associates upon expansion of my business." 
- Dr. M.N.


"Thank you for the excellent job you did in redesigning our offices. Our staff appreciates the tasteful and professional setting and continues to receive many compliments from our patients. The receptions room is especially remarkable in conveying a very pleasant, soothing atmosphere. I wish to commend you on your fine sensitivity to the special needs of an optometry office." 
- Dr. V.M.


We have settled into our new office building and I would like to once again commend you on a superior design job. Not only is the office aesthetically pleasing and comfortable to work in, it also conveys a distinct ambiance of success and professionalism and a strong corporate image. Your attention to detail, organizational ability, and innovative ideas are appreciated by employees and clients alike. We are amazed at your ability to please and impress so many people with a design that was ahead of schedule and within budget. We look forward to working with you again during the next phase of our expansion." 
- K.D., PhD 


"Hiring Woodard and Associates was a wise investment for my medical clinic. Carol and her team helped create a soothing atmosphere through the use of colors and textures that helped the healing begin the minute our patients walked through the door. It is an atmosphere that instills confidence in our staff and suits my tastes and needs superbly. I always felt the project was under control and it was a relief to know that Carol was personally managing all the details. I appreciate her ability to design such a strong image for my office and to deliver it at a reasonable cost." 
- Dr. C.B. 


"It has been our pleasure to work with Carol on various design projects, both at home and the office. Carol has a wonderful sense of color and texture that results in the most livable surroundings. Her professional demeanor brings out a confidence necessary to try something out of the ordinary that has always resulted in our surprised pleasure and pride of accomplishment. As a fellow professional in a related field, I have enthusiastically recommended her to my clients and she has always lived up to our expectations." 
- Mr. & Mrs. R.G.


"I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your service. It was a pleasure to have you redecorate my home and office; I am so pleased with both. I get many compliments from family and friends at home, and patients can't stop complimenting on the outstanding job you did at the office. I am always happy to recommend new clients to you." 
- D.D.

AWARDS

2008 NARI Gold META Award Kitchen over $100,000 2007 Regional Contractor of the Year Whole house remodel | www.peterlyon.com 2006 NARI Gold META Award Residential Interior 2005 ASID Award of Distinction Specialty 2005 NARI First Place META Award Specialty 2001 NARI Regional Contractor of the Year Commercial 2001 ASID Award of Excellence Commercial 2001 NARI Judges Award Residential Interior 2001 NARI Judges Award Commercial 2000 NARI First Place META Award Residential Interior 2000 NARI First Place META Award Commercial 1999 NARI Regional Contractor of the Year Whole House 1998 NARI National Contractor of the Year Universal Design

1998 ASID Award of Excellence Commercial 1998 NARI Judges Award Whole House 1998 ASID Industrial Partners Merit Award Commercial 1997 NARI Regional Contractor of the Year Universal Design 1997 NARI Judges Award Universal Design 1997 NARI First Place META Award Universal z 1996 NARI First Place META Award Commercial 1996 NARI First Place META Award Whole House 1995 NARI First Place META Award Kitchen 1994 NARI First Place META Award Whole House 1994 ASID Presidential Citation 1993 NARI Judges Award Residential Interior 1992 Homestyle Magazine Award Kitchen 1992 ASID Presidential Citation