Interior designer · Atlanta, GA · reviewed since 2019
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%99+58.1Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 99Not 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.99SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#10 of 124 home staging servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 93%
5.0★★★★★60 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
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 Innovative Impressions five stars based on sixty reviews, with the owner responding to ninety-five percent of feedback. Clients describe services including home staging for sale, interior design consultations, and event decoration, noting that the business frequently helps repurpose existing furniture to declutter and neutralize spaces. Recurring themes highlight punctuality, thorough walkthroughs, and flexible scheduling, while one reviewer notes that staging costs are not inexpensive.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 60 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 60 Google reviews (60 with written comments, 11 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 95% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 2, 2026.
Service: Home Staging Service serving Atlanta, Georgia.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
Score profile vs other home staging services
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 momentum; weakest: reliability.
This companyHome Staging Services 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.Innovative Impressions - Home Staging: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
99
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.Innovative Impressions - Home Staging: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
97
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.Innovative Impressions - Home Staging: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
99
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.Innovative Impressions - Home Staging: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.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.Innovative Impressions - Home Staging: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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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: 63.–
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Star ratings
60 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars60100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 60 written reviews
99%praise
Praise10499%
Complaints11%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude3634%
Would recommend2625%
Quality & results1514%
Speed & response1110%
Price & value88%
Communication66%
Honesty & trust33%
What customers talk about
We read 60 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“She is knowledgeable, professional, and refreshingly honest.”
“I would highly recommend Karen to both homeowners and Realtors preparing a home for market”
“Karen at Innovative Impressions did an amazing job staging my home for sale.”
“Even more impressive was how responsive she was to our questions.”
“Instead, she helped me creatively use many of the things I already own and gave really reasonable, realistic suggestions to make the home show its best.”
“We communicated via email and phone and were very quickly on the same page about what my company was asking for.”
“Karen works hard to earn the trust of others and meet the needs of my clients with her insights and professionalism during consultations.”
People customers mention
Karen33 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Innovative Impressions - Home Staging for 7 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
DouglasLocal Guide · 27 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 month ago★★★★★
I was extremely impressed with Karen McDonald. She is knowledgeable, professional, and refreshingly honest. She really understands how buyers see a home and gave me excellent, practical advice on how to make a property show its best. I would highly recommend Karen to both homeowners and Realtors preparing a home for market
Call her first, before you list!
CindiLocal Guide · 31 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 months ago★★★★★
Working with Karen was a wonderful experience. The staging was perfect for the house and made the spaces look larger in addition to the style of the furniture and decor being just right for the home. She made the process very easy and I appreciate her professionalism throughout the process. I will definitely use…
KathleenLocal Guide · 17 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★
Karen was wonderful to work with! She came to my home and walked through room by room, giving thoughtful and practical advice on how to stage the house. What I appreciated most was that there was zero pressure to use any of her inventory. Instead, she helped me creatively use many of the things I already own and…
Wayne3 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★★★★★
Karen consulted with us regarding colors for a basement remodel project. She is extremely knowledgeable and gave us confidence with our selections. Even more impressive was how responsive she was to our questions. When her role in the project was completed, she was still willing to discuss our concerns and even came…
Sherrie7 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★★★★★
My dining room colors and design were over 25 years old. It required a much needed step into the 21st century. Karen came to my rescue with color schemes, curtain ideas and more. With her knowledge and professionalism I will soon have a brand new bright and vibrant dining room. Thank you, Karen you’re the best!!
Troy5 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★★★★★
Karen at Innovative Impressions did an amazing job staging my home for sale. My house was under contract within 3 days, at full asking price. I’m confident that Karen’s work played a major role in that success. Beyond the staging equipment she provided, she gave recommendations on paint colors, and the placement of…
I was extremely impressed with Karen McDonald. She is knowledgeable, professional, and refreshingly honest. She really understands how buyers see a home and gave me excellent, practical advice on how to make a property show its best. I would highly recommend Karen to both homeowners and Realtors preparing a home for market
Call her first, before you list!
Cindi BlackwoodLocal Guide · 31 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Cindi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Working with Karen was a wonderful experience. The staging was perfect for the house and made the spaces look larger in addition to the style of the furniture and decor being just right for the home. She made the process very easy and I appreciate her professionalism throughout the process. I will definitely use Innovative Impressions again for future home staging.
Kathleen McGuireLocal Guide · 17 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kathleen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Karen was wonderful to work with! She came to my home and walked through room by room, giving thoughtful and practical advice on how to stage the house. What I appreciated most was that there was zero pressure to use any of her inventory. Instead, she helped me creatively use many of the things I already own and gave really reasonable, realistic suggestions to make the home show its best.
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Thank you so much for your kind words, it truly means a lot. I’m so glad the consultation was helpful and that we were able to make the most of what you already had. My goal is always to create a space that feels inviting and authentic while highlighting the features of the home. I appreciate the opportunity to work with you and wish you all the best with your home! Thank you for your trust!
Wayne Bolgla3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Wayne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Karen consulted with us regarding colors for a basement remodel project. She is extremely knowledgeable and gave us confidence with our selections. Even more impressive was how responsive she was to our questions. When her role in the project was completed, she was still willing to discuss our concerns and even came by the house on her own time to follow up. It is rare to get someone so willing to go the extra mile to make sure their client is happy. We highly recommend Karen and Innovative Impressions.
Response from the owner · 9 months ago
Wayne, thank you for the kind words and for allowing me to be part of your basement remodel. I always aim to provide support that goes beyond the consultation, and I’m so glad the color selections came together with confidence. It was a pleasure working with you, and I truly appreciate your recommendation.
Sherrie Taylor7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sherrie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My dining room colors and design were over 25 years old. It required a much needed step into the 21st century. Karen came to my rescue with color schemes, curtain ideas and more. With her knowledge and professionalism I will soon have a brand new bright and vibrant dining room. Thank you, Karen you’re the best!!
Response from the owner · 9 months ago
Sherrie, thank you for trusting me to help update your dining room. It was a pleasure working with you to bring in fresh colors and modern touches that reflect your style. I’m so glad you’re enjoying the finished space!
Troy Walley5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Troy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Karen at Innovative Impressions did an amazing job staging my home for sale. My house was under contract within 3 days, at full asking price. I’m confident that Karen’s work played a major role in that success. Beyond the staging equipment she provided, she gave recommendations on paint colors, and the placement of new light fixtures. She was also flexible with her schedule when we had to reschedule our opening day. Truly a pleasure to work with, I can give my recommendation for Innovative Impressions without hesitation.
Response from the owner · 9 months ago
Trey, thank you for the thoughtful review. Preparing a home for the market involves more than just furnishings — it’s about creating a complete presentation that highlights the property’s potential. I’m so glad the staging, paint, and lighting recommendations contributed to a quick and successful sale, and I truly appreciated your flexibility throughout the process.
Sharon GolanLocal Guide · 29 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sharon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I hired Innovative Impressions on behalf of my employer to decorate the Christmas tree in our lobby after Karen was recommended in an online forum. We communicated via email and phone and were very quickly on the same page about what my company was asking for. Karen did a beautiful job decorating the tree and I keep getting compliments about it. I love her work and highly recommend her services!
Response from the owner · 9 months ago
Sharon, thank you for trusting Innovative Impressions to help bring your company’s holiday vision to life. It was a pleasure collaborating with you to ensure the final design aligned with both the space and your goals. I’m so glad the tree has been well received — I appreciate your kind words and recommendation.
Chris EssLocal Guide · 10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Chris has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
If you have not heard of Karen at Innovative Impressions - Home Staging, well let me introduce you. Karen has become and will continue to be an integral part of my real estate business and success. Her experience, knowledge and attention to detail is amazing. Karen works hard to earn the trust of others and meet the needs of my clients with her insights and professionalism during consultations. I am thankful to the opportunity to know Karen at Innovative Impressions and I know you will to. Thanks Karen for all you do to help others!
B.J. McCranie, RealtorLocal Guide · 14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews B.J. has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Karen with Innovative Impressions was fantastic for my clients. She provided a staging consultation and was extremely thorough and detailed, inside and out. She was very complimentary of their style and decor while compassionately explaining that, when staging, the goal was to depersonalize the home, so the buyers felt as if it were already theirs. Karen provided recommendations for furniture repositioning or removal and what decor or art was considered neutral and could be used. My clients did everything she suggested, and the professional photography was awesome. We had 6 showings the first two days the home was on the market and received two offers that were both full price. Karen's expertise was no doubt instrumental in achieving the goals my clients had. I highly recommend Innovative Impressions for all your home decor and staging needs!
Response from the owner · 9 months ago
BJ, thank you for the kind words and for the opportunity to work with you and your clients. During staging consultations, my goal is always to honor the homeowner’s style while helping them create a space that buyers can emotionally connect with. I’m so glad the recommendations helped highlight the home’s best features — and even more thrilled to hear about the quick showings and full-price offers. It was a pleasure partnering with you!
Hampton Inn Atlanta Georgia Tech1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Hampton has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Karen has such an amazing eye for detail and design. Karen came out to our property for an event. She assisted with creating a very warm and welcoming event space out of our lobby area. Karen's eye for interior design really made our event come to life. She then continued to follow up with me, after walking the space and sent me ideas for the space and event. A few weeks later, the event turned out so beautifully and we were pleased to see the vision come to light. Thank you, Karen, we truly appreciate you.
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
I appreciate the opportunity to be part of this event, Jasmine Richardson-Clarady. The Hampton Inn Atlanta Georgia Tech offers a unique experience for out of town visitors as well as local professionals in the metro Atlanta area. During the consultation, we focused our attention on the lobby area, discussing specific details in preparation of the event. Creating a warm, welcoming event space was achieved by focusing on your theme, and repeating this throughout the space. We addressed furniture placement to accommodate the number of guests as well as thank you gifts for your guests to remember the occasion. It was a pleasure to be part of this project. Thank you for your trust, Jasmine!
