Interior designer · Hilton Head Island, SC · reviewed since 2018
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 69%78+54Reliability 31%69+21.2Experts Score= 75Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.75SCORE
BGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#86 of 103 interior designersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 17%
4.7★★★★★15 Google reviews · 6 photos
93%five-star reviews
6.7%1–2★, last 15 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 Interiors By Donna Coudés 4.7 out of 5 based on 15 reviews, with the owner responding to 13 percent of them. Clients frequently praise the designer's ability to listen to their needs, manage project timelines, and deliver high-quality results for full home builds and specific renovations. Positive feedback highlights professional communication, attention to detail, and the capacity to honor budgets while achieving desired aesthetics. One recurring criticism involves a negative phone interaction where a potential client reported rude behavior and being hung up on during an initial inquiry.
Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 15 reviews (93% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 15 Google reviews (15 with written comments, 1 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 13% of reviews.
Most recent review: January 11, 2021.
Service: Interior Designer serving Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
Star ratings
15 Google reviews we collected
4.7of 5
5 stars1493%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star17%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 15 written reviews
88%praise
Praise1488%
Complaints213%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
5topics
Would recommend531%
Quality & results425%
Staff & attitude425%
Communication213%
Speed & response16%
What customers talk about
We read 15 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“I recommend Donna for all these reasons, but one of the most important things she does is - LISTEN.”
“She does a great job and if you hire her you will love what she she does for you and your home!”
“She's highly professional, experienced and efficient!”
“She listened to my needs and vision and then went out and created a beautiful home for me.”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
JustinLocal Guide · 55 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. · Edited 5 years ago★
I called Donna and inquired to her about designing my parents home in Savannah. Not only was she curt and rude, she hang up the phone in my face. In all my years, I have never experienced such treatment. I strongly advise not soliciting her services. I was very disappointed in this interaction given her positive reviews.
− Responsiveness− Professionalism
JanetLocal Guide · 16 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 years ago★★★★★
Donna did a beautiful job decorating my home. She has an uncanny ability to hear what I like and translate that into spaces that fit my personality perfectly. As a real estate broker, I have referred her to several clients who loved her work for them. Recommend Donna very highly!
Micki2 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. · 8 years ago★★★★★
Donna is an amazing designer. I knew when I needed help designing my perfect living space that Donna was the only one who would be able to create this for me. She listened to my needs and vision and then went out and created a beautiful home for me. I would highly encourage and recommend anyone who is seeking a…
Cheri2 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. · 8 years ago★★★★★
Donna has an innate ability for creating beauty. She listens to what you want and then works her magic! The end result is exactly what you hoped for ... only 100 times better than you could have imagined. She is on top of every facet of the project from start to finish. Working with Donna is pure joy!
LizaLocal Guide · 25 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. · 8 years ago★★★★★
Donna helped me create a beautiful vacation retreat on Hilton Head Island. She's highly professional, experienced and efficient! She took time to understand the functionality of my spaces and honored my budget without compromising an upscale design. I love everything about my vacation home!
Abbey5 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. · 8 years ago★★★★★
I hightly recommend Donna as an interior decorator! She is able to visualize a project from beginning to end and catch the little details that others overlook. She has the ability to bring light-heartedness to what could seem an overwhelmingly daunting task! I recommend Donna for all these reasons, but one of the…
I called Donna and inquired to her about designing my parents home in Savannah. Not only was she curt and rude, she hang up the phone in my face. In all my years, I have never experienced such treatment. I strongly advise not soliciting her services. I was very disappointed in this interaction given her positive reviews.
Negative: Responsiveness, Professionalism
Response from the owner · 5 years ago
I am sorry Justin if your phone call sounded like a scam when perhaps it wasn't.
Janet WhitworthLocal Guide · 16 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Janet has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Donna did a beautiful job decorating my home. She has an uncanny ability to hear what I like and translate that into spaces that fit my personality perfectly. As a real estate broker, I have referred her to several clients who loved her work for them. Recommend Donna very highly!
Response from the owner · Edited 7 years ago
Thanks Janet!
Micki Mills2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Micki has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Donna is an amazing designer. I knew when I needed help designing my perfect living space that Donna was the only one who would be able to create this for me. She listened to my needs and vision and then went out and created a beautiful home for me. I would highly encourage and recommend anyone who is seeking a designer to bring your vision to life to engage Donna. Her work is exquisite.
Micki
Cheri Taylor2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Cheri has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Donna has an innate ability for creating beauty. She listens to what you want and then works her magic! The end result is exactly what you hoped for ... only 100 times better than you could have imagined. She is on top of every facet of the project from start to finish. Working with Donna is pure joy!
Liza HutchisonLocal Guide · 25 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Liza has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Donna helped me create a beautiful vacation retreat on Hilton Head Island. She's highly professional, experienced and efficient! She took time to understand the functionality of my spaces and honored my budget without compromising an upscale design. I love everything about my vacation home!
Abbey Burdick5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Abbey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I hightly recommend Donna as an interior decorator! She is able to visualize a project from beginning to end and catch the little details that others overlook. She has the ability to bring light-heartedness to what could seem an overwhelmingly daunting task! I recommend Donna for all these reasons, but one of the most important things she does is - LISTEN. She does a great job and if you hire her you will love what she she does for you and your home!!
Susan Heinemann2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Susan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We worked Donna 20 yrs ago when we built our home in Hhi and she did an amazing job. Then about 5 yrs ago we were lucky enough to connect with her to up grade our house. Again she did a great job. I have worked with decorators in past and while there work was ok never felt the one on one with Donna. We were blessed too have her both time. She not only is great at what she does but she connects with her clients and make the process much more enjoyable. We live working with her !!!!
T Bond10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews T has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Donna's sense of color, detail and style are outstanding. She is also very organized and stays on top of timelines and details throughout large projects and small ones. She has designed an entire house for us and also renovated particular rooms in another house. Awesome on all counts!
Carrie Moreland1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Carrie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I cannot begin to describe how awesome Donna was in helping to decorate our home. Her attention to detail and her ability to listen to my ideas was greatly appreciated. I felt that our home turned into a wonderful collaboration—a mix of her ideas and mine. Though I also believe the if you wanted her to do everything-she would be more than up to the task! I could not recommend her more.
