Interior designer · Lehi, UT · reviewed since 2020
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%97+56.9Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 97Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.97SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#47 of 133 interior designersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 65%
5.0★★★★★27 Google reviews · 10 photos
100%five-star reviews
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate HIVE Design Studio five out of five stars across twenty-seven reviews, with the owner responding to ninety-three percent of feedback. Clients frequently describe the studio as professional, knowledgeable, and attentive to specific design needs like color coordination, furniture selection, and space utilization. Recurring themes include clear communication, reasonable pricing for the effort provided, and a willingness to accommodate various budgets and project scales. No low-star reviews are present in the provided excerpts to identify common criticisms.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 27 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 27 Google reviews (24 with written comments).
Owner responses: the business replied to 93% of reviews.
Most recent review: July 18, 2025.
Service: Interior Designer serving Lehi, Utah.
Data from Google, last updated October 29, 2026.
Score profile vs other interior designers
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and satisfaction; weakest: craft & service.
HIVE Design StudioInterior Designers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.HIVE Design Studio: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
97
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.HIVE Design Studio: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
96
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.HIVE Design Studio: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
96
ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.HIVE Design Studio: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
100
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 62.–
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Star ratings
27 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars27100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 24 written reviews
100%praise
Praise45100%
Complaints00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Communication920%
Quality & results818%
Would recommend818%
Staff & attitude716%
Speed & response511%
Price & value511%
Honesty & trust37%
What customers talk about
We read 24 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Christina was an excellent communicator and extremely efficient, which was especially important since we were coordinating everything from out of state.”
“From the start, she demonstrated incredible attention to detail and really took the time to understand our personal style and the needs of our family.”
“I would definitely recommend her work and will use her again on future projects.”
“Her design training and expertise were evident in every choice she made.”
“Sometimes I was in love with things right away and sometimes I would take her suggestions (now with an idea of what would work in the space) and go ba…”
“She was very reasonably priced for the time and effort provided.”
“Friendly, easy to work with, and genuinely invested in making our home perfect—Christina made our home both beautiful and comfortable.”
People customers mention
Christina9 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired HIVE Design Studio for 7 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
LLee4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
Christina, was so professional and kind. She helped us in a pinch pick out some paint colors and stain for our cabinets. She also helped us with our flooring options. We are very pleased with how it all flows and matches. She definitely went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. My only regret is not talking to Christina sooner.
DDavidLocal Guide · 14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
We really enjoyed working with Christina. She is very knowledgable, easy going, and had great recommendations and insights. I loved that she was willing to work on even our small but important project. Our consultation with her was very helpful and she has followed up multiple times and even sent a detailed list of…
BBronson4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★
Christina went so far above what I had expected. I had an area I wasn't quite sure about and asked for some help on what I thought would be pretty basic. She came back with a lot of thoughts and considerations that weren't on my radar. The attention to detail definitely was appreciated and paid off in the end. I couldn't be happier.
BBryce4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★
We built a custom home with Christina as our designer in 2022. She met with us regularly to understand our wants and needs and to meet our design plans. She was with us from the beginning as we designed the floor plan with our builder to end as we did all the finishing touches. She did a great job. She was very…
PProduct1onssLocal Guide · 15 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★
Incredibly knowledgeable and kind. Answered my questions and explained it in a way that fit our room perfectly
PPeggy9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★
Christina was amazing. She helped me find solutions to decorating problems I had. I found she really got to know me so she could understand what I would love in my home. I would gladly recommend her to everyone.
Christina, was so professional and kind. She helped us in a pinch pick out some paint colors and stain for our cabinets. She also helped us with our flooring options. We are very pleased with how it all flows and matches. She definitely went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. My only regret is not talking to Christina sooner.
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Diana Rowley3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Diana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had the absolute pleasure of working with Christina on our home, and we couldn't be happier with the experience or the results. From the start, she demonstrated incredible attention to detail and really took the time to understand our personal style and the needs of our family. Her design training and expertise were evident in every choice she made.
Christina was an excellent communicator and extremely efficient, which was especially important since we were coordinating everything from out of state. She went above and beyond to ensure everything was completed while we were away, giving us complete peace of mind.
She was respectful of our budget and worked within it without ever compromising on quality or style. On top of making our home beautiful, she made sure everything was functional and practical for our day-to-day life—including thoughtful touches that made the space perfect for our grandkids.
Christina didn’t just feel like an interior designer—she became a true friend through the process. She got to know us and our family on a personal level, which made the experience even more enjoyable.
Friendly, easy to work with, and genuinely invested in making our home perfect—Christina made our home both beautiful and comfortable. We absolutely love the finished product and will definitely be using her again for future projects!
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David GriffinLocal Guide · 14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We really enjoyed working with Christina. She is very knowledgable, easy going, and had great recommendations and insights. I loved that she was willing to work on even our small but important project. Our consultation with her was very helpful and she has followed up multiple times and even sent a detailed list of suggestions on our home with certain products we could consider purchasing and where to find them. Very organized. We are glad we found her!
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you for kind review! So excited to see your home's transformation. Every home feels important to me.
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Bronson Molen4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Bronson has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Christina went so far above what I had expected. I had an area I wasn't quite sure about and asked for some help on what I thought would be pretty basic. She came back with a lot of thoughts and considerations that weren't on my radar. The attention to detail definitely was appreciated and paid off in the end. I couldn't be happier.
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
Thank you! I truly appreciate you sharing your experience. It was my pleasure to help you with your project.
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Bryce Carter4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Bryce has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We built a custom home with Christina as our designer in 2022. She met with us regularly to understand our wants and needs and to meet our design plans. She was with us from the beginning as we designed the floor plan with our builder to end as we did all the finishing touches. She did a great job. She was very reasonably priced for the time and effort provided. I would recommend her.
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
Thank you! Loved working with you from the ground up in building your family home. The kids' "room reveals" are still my favorites!
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Rebecca HodgesLocal Guide · 20 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Rebecca has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Christina was the perfect designer for me to work with and I know I will go back to her when I need more help. I have found that I don't trust my ability to pick out coordinating things (and found there is a reason for that :) but I am also very picky. Christina listened to all the things I wanted out of my space and then gave me great suggestions. Sometimes I was in love with things right away and sometimes I would take her suggestions (now with an idea of what would work in the space) and go back to the drawing board to make sure I got the thing I liked the very best that was out there. I would send her my ideas and she would explain why she thought each would or wouldn't work well in the space, but she would always emphasize that it is my space and what I like we can make work in any space and what I like is more important than what a designer thinks is in style. She would incorporate our musts with current trends and the remodel turned out amazing. Every room I walk in makes me smile because I love how it turned out and feel like it's a space I chose and fits my personality but looks so much better than I could have put it together on my own. She was also so great at finding deals and still making it look top notch. I love a deal and appreciated the great finds that didn't cost a fortune!!
I had so much fun working with her too. I felt like we were friends and she cared about me as a friend and cared about how the house turned out like it was her own.
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
Wow. You put into words exactly the designer I strive to be. Greatly enjoyed working with you on your home; the results are amazing. Thank you for opening your home and trust to me.
You are a five heart client!
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Product1onssLocal Guide · 15 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Product1onss has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Christina was amazing. She helped me find solutions to decorating problems I had. I found she really got to know me so she could understand what I would love in my home. I would gladly recommend her to everyone.
Chris is easy, even fun, to work with and has great ideas. We love our space because of her help. I knew I would need help with colors and having it all come together in a way I would love and not be outdated in a few years. She helped me define what I really wanted and what was most important to us. Without her advice and reigning in my chaotic inclinations, it would not be as beautiful or peaceful while still reflecting us and our priorities. She always had our project in mind even while shopping for others so if she saw something we might like she picked it up or sent me pictures. We definitely weren't an afterthought even though she had bigger projects in the works. Having her help saved us time, money, and stress.
Positive: Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Services: Cabinetry & hardware design, Flooring selection, Remodeling, Home decor selection, Interior architectural design, Interior decorating, Lighting design, Living room design, Millwork design, Paint indoors, Room planning, Space Planning
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
Thank you so much, Cathy! Your addition and kitchen remodel turned out fabulously. What a great place to host your family events. I truly enjoyed working with you every step of the way.
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Trinka WhatleyLocal Guide · 12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Trinka has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Christine was a joy to work with! She was responsive and timely in providing images of what the office would look like. I liked all her suggestions and the end result was fantastic! I loved when she provided links where everything could be purchased. I highly recommend her services.
