Testimonials
What clients say about working with Alicia Zimnickas, AZ INTERIORS
We engaged Alicia at AZ Interiors to undertake a complete refurbishment of our newly-purchased apartment in Cambridge, including interior design and project management.
Alicia was a delight to work with and did a superb job for us; we cannot recommend her enough. She brought us fresh and interesting ideas for the spaces, and was very attentive to our desires and full of great suggestions for achieving what we wanted. We quickly got to an agreed design that we were happy with, and in a few cases she really went above and beyond in searching out furniture and light fittings to exactly achieve this vision.
Her project management was top-notch and everything proceeded seamlessly, with almost no involvement on our part. Her strong working relationships with local tradespeople were a huge benefit, allowing the work to proceed in a timely way and giving us access to some fantastic bespoke joinery.
We are delighted with the outcome. It was our first time working with an interior designer and any nervousness we had about the process was quickly allayed by her friendly style and genuine passion for her work. Thank you!
Tom Kohler
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
Alicia is everything we wanted in an Interior Designer.
She listened with great patience. We made suggestions and she honed them into shape, she made suggestions and they were brilliant.
We had a kitchen/living room area which we did not know what to do with and she transformed it into a much admired, comfortable family space.
Alicia project managed everything, always doing what she said she would do, and did it with charisma and fun.
We would highly recommend her to our friends and family and look forward to working with her again as we move into our new house.
Diane Crowther
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
Our house needed complete refurbishment including a garage conversion , all to be completed in a very short time space. Alicia said it was manageable and she and her contractors certainly delivered! Throughout the process, we had constant contact with rapid responsiveness and frequent consultation. We were very happy with the final result but on top of that the pleasure of working with such a friendly and amenable crew reduced stress and made it all a smooth ride with reduced stress.
Nicholas Taylor
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
I have a cottage that desperately needed updating and crafting into a beautiful, more modern and yet comfortable place to live. AZ Interiors came in, and with minimal fuss, transformed my home into a super cool modern and yes comfortable place to live. At the same time it looks stylish and chic, some of the subtle touches are amazing. The advice and service provided by AZ are really professional yet with a human touch. As a client, you are listened to and not preached at. You are instead gently and skillfully guided to something even better than possibly that which you might have imagined possible. Project management is taken out of you hands as well, so I came back to a finished and stunning home. Highly recommend you give them a call for an initial consultation.
Miller Crockart
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
Alicia's response to my initial email was prompt and we quickly arranged to meet to discuss how to update my apartment. She readily understood what I was aiming for and was very astute in discovering my style preferences. That said, she still provided some wonderful ideas that took me slightly out of comfort zone. After providing lots of ideas that extended what I thought was possible, I had to eventually make some decisions! Alicia and her team put together a work timeline and a kept me completely informed of progress. The work was completed to an extremely high quality and the end result is delightful - I am very satisfied. I would not hesitate to recommend AZ Interiors to anyone looking for an interior designer.
James Matcham
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
We began our Cambridge, UK project with AZ Interiors with a few ideas, roughly communicated. We had a new build, which was rather blank canvas, but wanted to add our own touches and add storage - and since it is just a rather small 2 bedroom, wanted to maximise our space for efficient living without compromising a rather minimalist style. Alicia was able to use that starting point and through iterative design sessions get down to what was important to our family - representing our style, how we operate day-to-day, and, obviously important, our budget.
We ended up with a home that felt like 'ours' from Day 1 and, while easy to live in, has a sense of sophistication that we would have never been able to do ourselves.
Throughout the process we experienced clear communication, excellent project management, and timely responses to our many questions & feedback. She organised deliveries, contractors, and the inevitable "whoops" with pre-planning, quality checks, and an eye to detail.
We've recommended AZ to friends and will continue to do so!
Evan Adelman
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
As an architect in practice for over 30 years I have enjoyed collaborating with Alicja of AZ Interiors on both residential and commercial projects to be most successful and productive.
Her input is most creative and I recommend her to you.
Architect Paul Mitchell
Projects: Residential and Commercial Interior Design
........................................................................
I'm not sure how we managed before.... We cannot fault Alicia. She listened to what we were after, worked around some of our own pieces of furniture and soft furnishings and came up with a design we are 100% happy with. We couldn't be happier with the end result - both the quality of the pieces, as well as how they all look. Alicia made it look effortless, but we could have never achieved this by ourselves, worth every penny.
Jessica Brown
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
I wanted some help with a flat I had just bought - new kitchen, new bathroom, colour scheme for living room, curtains, blinds and lights. Alicia was very prompt, efficient and sensible as well as imaginative and tasteful, and always available over a period of three or four months. I was particularly impressed with her eye for practical detail, which only comes with experience.
Prof Jonathan Parry
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
Alicia helped us to redecorate our house, put in new carpets and install new curtains and blinds. We were in a bit of a rush and she was very efficient and everything was done on time and done well. She was a pleasure to work with and had great suggestions in terms of fabrics and immediately understood what we were looking for. We will definitely be using her again in the future!
Joanne Kapernick
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
I cannot recommend AZ Interiors enough. Alicia, owner of AZ Interiors and interior designer is a talented and committed lady. I found Alicia to be very easy to work with. She listened and understood my vision for the house and stayed loyal to it. She was able to quickly see what I was hoping to achieve and work with me to create a home I am extremely happy with. I love her creative approach to design but also that she understands the needs of each individual client. Alicia is wonderful to work with not only for her attention to detail but also for the aesthetic quality she brings to a project. She is extremely professional and diligent but also inspiring and creative with her distinct interior style.
Natalia Bull
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
I really enjoyed the experience of designing my dream space. This project included lounge/dining area, two bedrooms and some additions to bathrooms and hallway. Alicia has been very flexible throughout and I felt she understood my style and what I was trying to achieve.
Charlotte Allen
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
I have worked with Alicia on a number of projects to completely transform the look of my home in Cambridge. She has always been fun to work with, professional, creative and sensitive to our desires and circumstances. I love the end result and we could not have done it ourselves without Alicia's help. She advised us on the choice of all the materials literally from the floor to the ceiling and all the soft furnishings including materials for reupholstering. She is flexible in her approach and adapts to our changing situation. She also has a great network of other professionals (carpenters, decorators etc). I would wholeheartedly recommend Alicia's services to anyone looking to make their home reflect their own style and personality with a bit of a "wow" thrown in!
Ieva Genovesi
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
Alicja has an exceptional ability to demystify the design process and make it easy to understand. She has exciting, inspiring ideas but never loses sight of what the client wants. She is a joy to work with!
Zee Avalon
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
Alicja is a very creative and talented designer, absolutely amazing, it was great fun working with her, she is professional and fun at the same time. I had my shop designed by her, she turned it into a very trendy, spacious, cosy and interesting place as oppose to a small, dark ice cream shop it used to be. Definitely recommend, big thumbs up!
Danielle Xiao
Project: Commercial Interior Design: The High Tea Club, Cambridge
........................................................................
Alicia once learning about the client's style and preferences has an extraordinary skill to transform it into an interior perfectly matched so the one feels strongly it is "her/his dreamed space". The effect mostly overcomes the expectations. She "sees" colours, patterns, shapes and how well they would match far before applying them, that I guess it is much thanks to her painting skills. She inspires those not certain of their own preferences. If they brave enough to trust her taste (as I was) she certainly positively surprise them with the result, so they then have no doubt why they hired her at first place! Her "fresh" ideas, ideally selected colours, comparing it "before" and "after" makes great difference to the final user. I decided to hire Alicia despite of living in different countries and being surrounded by other great interior designers nearby, as Alicia has that skill to be able to reflect the uniqueness of each person's style in the design project so the one feels "like home" in the interior designed by her. Her all projects have "that something", to me simply they have "soul".
Iwona Szybka
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
Alicja is an incredibly innovative and creative person. She has a rare ability to understand people's needs and translate them into art and design. She is also a wonderfully sensitive and empathetic human being and knows how to picture these qualities through her works. I would recommend her to anyone who needs his views to be pictured in a design - add one of her extraordinary paintings and you will have a perfect match!
Anna Ashley
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
'I recently hired Alicia for a design consultation at my home. Wanting to maximise the beauty, comfort and practicality of the living and dining area, I had been feeling out of my depth with the complexity of integrating colour, pattern and deciding on a way to create separate zones in the open plan space. In a fun and inspiring consultation, Alicia grasped my intention and put together a practical plan to actualise a beautiful room requiring less work than I had anticipated. All made easier due to her established working relationships with trade professionals. I will be posting photos when the work is complete . Thank you Alicia!'
Jane Johnson
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
So glad we spoke to Alicia before cracking on with our project! This was our first experience working with an interior designer so weren’t quite sure what to expect.
Alicia helped us evaluate our existing ideas and create a focus on what we really want to get out of the space. She created a framework for us to work within for the project, allowing us to make tweaks and fine tuning while ensuring the final design is well proportioned and coherent.
Would highly recommend having a quick chat with Alicia before embarking on a new design project.
Phil Mullan
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
We didn't know what to expect but we are so happy we decided to ask Alicia for a help with our kitchen extension design. We struggled with some aspects of it and couldn't see a way out. Alicia came up with amazing solutions. We are both happy and very grateful. I am sure we will be contacting her again very soon and highly recommend her.
Petra Georgoulis Hluzova
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
Alicia from AZ Interiors helped us rethink and start redecorating our living space. She helped us choose some beautiful curtains and ordered them and installed them for us. This made such a difference to the feel of the place, we absolutely love it. We found her professional and approachable and full of great ideas. She also recommended trades people she trusts and works with for the next stages of our project. Definitely recommend her.
Reka Fogarasi
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
We have an open plan barn with lots of windows and white walls... very cool in the summer but not cosy in the winter. We were having difficulties knowing how to do the layout of our living room, where we wanted to have a big TV but wanted something more sophisticated than a cinema room. We also have two young boys so needed spaces that could cope with them whilst looking cool! Alicia came to our house twice and sorted us out! She recommended products to buy, space layouts and we are putting this plan in action.
Her decisiveness is what is particularly good, whereas we could spend, days, weeks choosing a coffee table for example... she knows the right websites, with the best products and can help source unique items quickly.
My husband and I can differ in view but she worked with both our views and has created a space we both love. I really recommend her consultation service...
I have no time so it was an efficient and cost effective way of getting a full interior design service. Will definitely use again as we work on the other spaces in the house.
She also saved us money because some expensive ideas we had she didn't think were necessary and gave better suggestions.
Ursula Sergent
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
Alicia from AZ Interiors is highly professional and a talented interior designer. She asked all the right questions to understand how I use my space at home, she took the time to understand my style and made suggestions to improve design and functionality. I would have never have thought of the ideas Alicia suggested so I would recommend Alicia to anyone who is thinking about having an extension or refurbishment as she thinks 10 steps ahead. I also bought a painting from Alicia, her artwork is inspired by nature and light, and added another layer of style and dimension into my home. Just beautiful. I would urge you to look at her artwork on her website!
Lily Cheng
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
Alicia was a delight to work with and did a superb job for us; we cannot recommend her enough. She brought us fresh and interesting ideas for the spaces, and was very attentive to our desires and full of great suggestions for achieving what we wanted. We quickly got to an agreed design that we were happy with, and in a few cases she really went above and beyond in searching out furniture and light fittings to exactly achieve this vision.
Her project management was top-notch and everything proceeded seamlessly, with almost no involvement on our part. Her strong working relationships with local tradespeople were a huge benefit, allowing the work to proceed in a timely way and giving us access to some fantastic bespoke joinery.
We are delighted with the outcome. It was our first time working with an interior designer and any nervousness we had about the process was quickly allayed by her friendly style and genuine passion for her work. Thank you!
Tom Kohler
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
Alicia is everything we wanted in an Interior Designer.
She listened with great patience. We made suggestions and she honed them into shape, she made suggestions and they were brilliant.
We had a kitchen/living room area which we did not know what to do with and she transformed it into a much admired, comfortable family space.
Alicia project managed everything, always doing what she said she would do, and did it with charisma and fun.
We would highly recommend her to our friends and family and look forward to working with her again as we move into our new house.
Diane Crowther
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
Our house needed complete refurbishment including a garage conversion , all to be completed in a very short time space. Alicia said it was manageable and she and her contractors certainly delivered! Throughout the process, we had constant contact with rapid responsiveness and frequent consultation. We were very happy with the final result but on top of that the pleasure of working with such a friendly and amenable crew reduced stress and made it all a smooth ride with reduced stress.
Nicholas Taylor
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
I have a cottage that desperately needed updating and crafting into a beautiful, more modern and yet comfortable place to live. AZ Interiors came in, and with minimal fuss, transformed my home into a super cool modern and yes comfortable place to live. At the same time it looks stylish and chic, some of the subtle touches are amazing. The advice and service provided by AZ are really professional yet with a human touch. As a client, you are listened to and not preached at. You are instead gently and skillfully guided to something even better than possibly that which you might have imagined possible. Project management is taken out of you hands as well, so I came back to a finished and stunning home. Highly recommend you give them a call for an initial consultation.
Miller Crockart
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
Alicia's response to my initial email was prompt and we quickly arranged to meet to discuss how to update my apartment. She readily understood what I was aiming for and was very astute in discovering my style preferences. That said, she still provided some wonderful ideas that took me slightly out of comfort zone. After providing lots of ideas that extended what I thought was possible, I had to eventually make some decisions! Alicia and her team put together a work timeline and a kept me completely informed of progress. The work was completed to an extremely high quality and the end result is delightful - I am very satisfied. I would not hesitate to recommend AZ Interiors to anyone looking for an interior designer.
James Matcham
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
We began our Cambridge, UK project with AZ Interiors with a few ideas, roughly communicated. We had a new build, which was rather blank canvas, but wanted to add our own touches and add storage - and since it is just a rather small 2 bedroom, wanted to maximise our space for efficient living without compromising a rather minimalist style. Alicia was able to use that starting point and through iterative design sessions get down to what was important to our family - representing our style, how we operate day-to-day, and, obviously important, our budget.
We ended up with a home that felt like 'ours' from Day 1 and, while easy to live in, has a sense of sophistication that we would have never been able to do ourselves.
Throughout the process we experienced clear communication, excellent project management, and timely responses to our many questions & feedback. She organised deliveries, contractors, and the inevitable "whoops" with pre-planning, quality checks, and an eye to detail.
We've recommended AZ to friends and will continue to do so!
Evan Adelman
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
As an architect in practice for over 30 years I have enjoyed collaborating with Alicja of AZ Interiors on both residential and commercial projects to be most successful and productive.
Her input is most creative and I recommend her to you.
Architect Paul Mitchell
Projects: Residential and Commercial Interior Design
........................................................................
I'm not sure how we managed before.... We cannot fault Alicia. She listened to what we were after, worked around some of our own pieces of furniture and soft furnishings and came up with a design we are 100% happy with. We couldn't be happier with the end result - both the quality of the pieces, as well as how they all look. Alicia made it look effortless, but we could have never achieved this by ourselves, worth every penny.
Jessica Brown
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
I wanted some help with a flat I had just bought - new kitchen, new bathroom, colour scheme for living room, curtains, blinds and lights. Alicia was very prompt, efficient and sensible as well as imaginative and tasteful, and always available over a period of three or four months. I was particularly impressed with her eye for practical detail, which only comes with experience.
Prof Jonathan Parry
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
Alicia helped us to redecorate our house, put in new carpets and install new curtains and blinds. We were in a bit of a rush and she was very efficient and everything was done on time and done well. She was a pleasure to work with and had great suggestions in terms of fabrics and immediately understood what we were looking for. We will definitely be using her again in the future!
Joanne Kapernick
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
I cannot recommend AZ Interiors enough. Alicia, owner of AZ Interiors and interior designer is a talented and committed lady. I found Alicia to be very easy to work with. She listened and understood my vision for the house and stayed loyal to it. She was able to quickly see what I was hoping to achieve and work with me to create a home I am extremely happy with. I love her creative approach to design but also that she understands the needs of each individual client. Alicia is wonderful to work with not only for her attention to detail but also for the aesthetic quality she brings to a project. She is extremely professional and diligent but also inspiring and creative with her distinct interior style.
Natalia Bull
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
I really enjoyed the experience of designing my dream space. This project included lounge/dining area, two bedrooms and some additions to bathrooms and hallway. Alicia has been very flexible throughout and I felt she understood my style and what I was trying to achieve.
Charlotte Allen
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
I have worked with Alicia on a number of projects to completely transform the look of my home in Cambridge. She has always been fun to work with, professional, creative and sensitive to our desires and circumstances. I love the end result and we could not have done it ourselves without Alicia's help. She advised us on the choice of all the materials literally from the floor to the ceiling and all the soft furnishings including materials for reupholstering. She is flexible in her approach and adapts to our changing situation. She also has a great network of other professionals (carpenters, decorators etc). I would wholeheartedly recommend Alicia's services to anyone looking to make their home reflect their own style and personality with a bit of a "wow" thrown in!
Ieva Genovesi
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
Alicja has an exceptional ability to demystify the design process and make it easy to understand. She has exciting, inspiring ideas but never loses sight of what the client wants. She is a joy to work with!
Zee Avalon
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
Alicja is a very creative and talented designer, absolutely amazing, it was great fun working with her, she is professional and fun at the same time. I had my shop designed by her, she turned it into a very trendy, spacious, cosy and interesting place as oppose to a small, dark ice cream shop it used to be. Definitely recommend, big thumbs up!
Danielle Xiao
Project: Commercial Interior Design: The High Tea Club, Cambridge
........................................................................
Alicia once learning about the client's style and preferences has an extraordinary skill to transform it into an interior perfectly matched so the one feels strongly it is "her/his dreamed space". The effect mostly overcomes the expectations. She "sees" colours, patterns, shapes and how well they would match far before applying them, that I guess it is much thanks to her painting skills. She inspires those not certain of their own preferences. If they brave enough to trust her taste (as I was) she certainly positively surprise them with the result, so they then have no doubt why they hired her at first place! Her "fresh" ideas, ideally selected colours, comparing it "before" and "after" makes great difference to the final user. I decided to hire Alicia despite of living in different countries and being surrounded by other great interior designers nearby, as Alicia has that skill to be able to reflect the uniqueness of each person's style in the design project so the one feels "like home" in the interior designed by her. Her all projects have "that something", to me simply they have "soul".
Iwona Szybka
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
Alicja is an incredibly innovative and creative person. She has a rare ability to understand people's needs and translate them into art and design. She is also a wonderfully sensitive and empathetic human being and knows how to picture these qualities through her works. I would recommend her to anyone who needs his views to be pictured in a design - add one of her extraordinary paintings and you will have a perfect match!
Anna Ashley
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
'I recently hired Alicia for a design consultation at my home. Wanting to maximise the beauty, comfort and practicality of the living and dining area, I had been feeling out of my depth with the complexity of integrating colour, pattern and deciding on a way to create separate zones in the open plan space. In a fun and inspiring consultation, Alicia grasped my intention and put together a practical plan to actualise a beautiful room requiring less work than I had anticipated. All made easier due to her established working relationships with trade professionals. I will be posting photos when the work is complete . Thank you Alicia!'
Jane Johnson
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
So glad we spoke to Alicia before cracking on with our project! This was our first experience working with an interior designer so weren’t quite sure what to expect.
Alicia helped us evaluate our existing ideas and create a focus on what we really want to get out of the space. She created a framework for us to work within for the project, allowing us to make tweaks and fine tuning while ensuring the final design is well proportioned and coherent.
Would highly recommend having a quick chat with Alicia before embarking on a new design project.
Phil Mullan
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
We didn't know what to expect but we are so happy we decided to ask Alicia for a help with our kitchen extension design. We struggled with some aspects of it and couldn't see a way out. Alicia came up with amazing solutions. We are both happy and very grateful. I am sure we will be contacting her again very soon and highly recommend her.
Petra Georgoulis Hluzova
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
Alicia from AZ Interiors helped us rethink and start redecorating our living space. She helped us choose some beautiful curtains and ordered them and installed them for us. This made such a difference to the feel of the place, we absolutely love it. We found her professional and approachable and full of great ideas. She also recommended trades people she trusts and works with for the next stages of our project. Definitely recommend her.
Reka Fogarasi
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
We have an open plan barn with lots of windows and white walls... very cool in the summer but not cosy in the winter. We were having difficulties knowing how to do the layout of our living room, where we wanted to have a big TV but wanted something more sophisticated than a cinema room. We also have two young boys so needed spaces that could cope with them whilst looking cool! Alicia came to our house twice and sorted us out! She recommended products to buy, space layouts and we are putting this plan in action.
Her decisiveness is what is particularly good, whereas we could spend, days, weeks choosing a coffee table for example... she knows the right websites, with the best products and can help source unique items quickly.
My husband and I can differ in view but she worked with both our views and has created a space we both love. I really recommend her consultation service...
I have no time so it was an efficient and cost effective way of getting a full interior design service. Will definitely use again as we work on the other spaces in the house.
She also saved us money because some expensive ideas we had she didn't think were necessary and gave better suggestions.
Ursula Sergent
Project: Residential Interior Design
........................................................................
Alicia from AZ Interiors is highly professional and a talented interior designer. She asked all the right questions to understand how I use my space at home, she took the time to understand my style and made suggestions to improve design and functionality. I would have never have thought of the ideas Alicia suggested so I would recommend Alicia to anyone who is thinking about having an extension or refurbishment as she thinks 10 steps ahead. I also bought a painting from Alicia, her artwork is inspired by nature and light, and added another layer of style and dimension into my home. Just beautiful. I would urge you to look at her artwork on her website!
Lily Cheng
Project: Residential Interior Design
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