Irene Designs, LLC is a full-service design-and-build company based in Manchester, Connecticut, owned and operated by a full-fledged interior designer — a distinction that separates it from remodeling contractors who offer design as a secondary add-on service. The company specializes in bathroom remodels, finished basements, open floor plan projects, and kitchen remodels, with particular strength in projects where the existing layout needs to be substantially reworked rather than simply updated in place.
The company brands its approach as “Remodeling with a Woman’s Touch,” describing a design philosophy that balances aesthetics, functionality, and structural improvement while attending closely to small details that might otherwise be overlooked. Irene Designs offers complimentary design assistance once a construction contract is signed, while design consulting, space planning, and decorating remain available as standalone services for homeowners who only need the design phase.
A signature capability is the company’s 360-degree interactive virtual design technology, viewable on a computer, smartphone, tablet, or VR goggles — allowing clients to walk through a proposed renovation before construction begins. This visualization tool is specifically positioned as a way to keep budgets under control and avoid the costly change orders that often arise when clients don’t fully understand a design until it’s partially built. One client described receiving 11 distinct kitchen design options with full 3D renderings, ultimately settling on a plan that relocated the garage door, removed two walls instead of one, eliminated a front hallway to expand the main living area, and repositioned a powder room and coat closet — creative problem-solving that reshaped the home’s entire flow rather than simply swapping cabinets.
Irene Designs received the Connecticut Better Business Bureau’s honorable mention award for Superior Customer Service in November 2016, and has maintained a “Best of Manchester, CT Customer Service” ranking on Houzz since 2014. Construction services are handled by a crew of licensed and insured professionals covering framing, drywall, taping, carpentry, tile, flooring, custom built-ins, cabinetry, windows, doors, electrical, and plumbing, with all necessary permits and inspections managed by the company.
For Connecticut homeowners with a complex layout problem, an outdated floor plan, or a kitchen or bathroom remodel that needs genuine architectural rethinking rather than a cosmetic refresh, Irene Designs offers a unique combination of professional interior design expertise and full construction capability, backed by a documented record of customer service recognition.