I was so hesitant and nervous about decorating our living room/dining room. I didn’t know where to begin, and felt totally overwhelmed with the project. I interviewed dozens of decorators and knew when I spoke with Joanna Cohlan that I found the right person. She is delightful, talented and a pleasure to work with. Joanna pulled it all together. Our living room /dining room is beautiful and more than we could have imagined. We love the room!  We highly recommend Fresh Eyes for Your Home.
—Jeanette and Fran Siconolfi  Bedford Hills, NY

 

When we started a big addition on our house the thought of picking materials was overwhelming.  So I decided to get some professional help to keep from making costly mistakes.  Meeting Joanna was like reuniting with an old friend.  She made me feel comfortable and was able to get the feel for my style immediately.  Joanna became my conscience and helped me pick tile, stone, vanities and paint colors with confidence.  She brought out and built on my choices and taste not pushing her own.
—Stephanie Smith, Yorktown Heights, New York

Joanna Cohlan is an absolute pleasure to work with.  We recruited her expertise for our family room and while she worked on furniture layout and accessorizing, the most brilliant addition to the room was a multi generational family photo wall.  Joanna's idea was to frame selected photographs and build a wall of photos above our sofa that would inspire conversation and stories about loved ones and family events.  We love the room, particularly during Shabbat, and the individual framing and overall arrangement is stunning!
—Dr. Rochelle Goldsmith and Dr. Mark Apfelbaum, New Rochelle, New York

 

Joanna and Anna at Fresh Eyes are really awesome. After decorating my kitchen on time and under budget, they designed and supervised the complete renovation of my professional law office which is absolutely gorgeous and a pleasure to work in. Both women are easy to work with, creative, professional and eager to please. I will use no one else.
— Helaine Brick-Cabot, Chappaqua, New York

 

Joanna is a godsend if you are undertaking a renovation. She is a good listener and a fabulous designer.  She understood just what we wanted for our bathroom and translated it into a bright, elegant space that reflects our lifestyle and our aesthetics, while respecting our budget.  A master at guiding us through the decision making process, steering us to the right vendors, and negotiating with our contractor, Joanna was our ally from start to finish.
— Merrill Lee Fuchs and Richard Abbott, New York NY

I am amazed how much I now love my living room! Joanna came in and saw what I didn't see. She removed some pieces and rearranged the rest. She completely transformed the space and I didn't have to buy even a lampshade! My only regret is that I did not have her when I moved in three years ago. She transformed my living room from just a place in the house to a beautiful room totally in sync with my personality and lifestyle where I love spending time. Thank you, Joanna, you're a decorating genius!
— Eileen Giuliani, Mt. Kisco, New York

Fresh Eyes came to help us redecorate our family room and turn it into a media room. My husband and I had no idea how we wanted to proceed but we knew that the room needed to be completely redone. Joanna and Anna had some immediate ideas that we were extremely impressed with to maximize the use of the space and we were so thrilled that we hired them on the spot! It has been a wonderful experience and collaboration. They have a great sense of style and color and, they focus on our priorities, working within our budget with endless enthusiasm. We highly recommend Joanna and the rest of the team and would be happy to give anyone more details regarding their work.
— Julie and Ron Latz, New Rochelle NY

Joanna Cohlan is a rising star - catch her while you can! Her taste, design and practicality are always on point. She has an incredible ability to look at the big picture as well as an attention to detail that is unrivaled. Not only did she decorate and furnish my pied a terre on Beekman Place, but she completely pulled together my Chappaqua home. My living room reflects who I am - an eclectic mix of antiques and modern with warm woods and cool steel sharing the spotlight; and, my bedroom a soothing refuge. All within a budget - because who wants to spend more than necessary!
— Lynn Hamlin, Chappaqua NY

We worked with fresh eyes for your home twice and loved both experiences – first with our parent’s home – which sold above the asking price! – and then with ours that sold for our asking price the first day on the market! Joanna and Anna worked quickly and they had terrific ideas that transformed our spaces dramatically. Their fees are reasonable and added value to our homes which resulted in these successful sales. Now they’re helping us decorate our new home. We absolutely recommend them to anyone selling or decorating a home.
— Amy & Tom Newman - Croton, NY

What a fabulous job you did turning our “fixer upper” into the beautiful home we’d always wanted. We can’t thank you enough, especially for staying within our budget and taking our opinions and tastes to heart. When the house went on the market, it sold within a month and at a great price. We wish we could take you to North Carolina with us! Can’t thank you enough!
— Barbara and Neil Stutzer - Ossining, NY

We asked fresh eyes for your home to help us get our home ready for sale, and we're glad we did. Anna and Joanna were a pleasure to work with, the contractors they recommended were professional and reliable, and the transformation of our home was remarkable! We would recommend fresh eyes for your home to anyone looking to sell their home.
— Ed & Elena Falcone - Cortlandt Manor, NY

Joanna and Anna went through my house, moving and removing, adding and subtracting, and when they were finished I couldn't believe how beautiful and fresh everything looked. It's exciting to come home and I didn't even have to buy a single thing
— Nancy Drexler, Accord, New York

It's amazing what an impact a fresh pair of eyes can have on your surroundings. fresh eyes for your home has helped many of my clients re-envision their homes helping them prepare for the demands of the marketplace. What a difference it has made...quicker sales, higher prices and happier buyers and sellers. I couldn't ask for more nor could my clients.
— Valerie Leis, Associate Real Estate Broker, Croton-on-Hudson NY

Joanna Cohlan of fresh eyes for your home can work miracles. I have had the pleasure of working with Joanna as both a client and a real estate agent. She is skilled at readying and styling a house for the marketplace. Her impeccable taste, sense of color and creativity can transform a property or a room from dull and worn to inviting and alive. I recommend Joanna to all my clients for staging and decorating.
— Marion Lipton, Real Estate Sales Agent, Bedford, New York