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Michelle Dirkse Interior Design

Interior designer · Seattle, WA · reviewed since 2016

How 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%96+56.3Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%83+12.6Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 94Not 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.94SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#119 of 199 interior designersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 40%
5.0 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · 24 photos
97%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
62%reviews answered by the owner
Jan 2026latest review

Michelle Dirkse Interior Design at a glance

Google reviewers rate Michelle Dirkse Interior Design 5/5 based on 29 reviews, with the owner responding to 62% of comments. Clients frequently cite the team’s punctuality, clear communication, and ability to balance modern aesthetics with functional execution. Recurring themes include respectful budget management, honest advice without upselling, and effective collaboration in resolving differing client preferences. Services range from full home renovations and furniture sourcing to virtual consultations and contractor coordination. No common criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, as all reviews are positive.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 29 reviews (97% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 29 Google reviews (27 with written comments, 4 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 62% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: January 14, 2026.
  • Service: Interior Designer serving Seattle, Washington.

Data from Google, last updated November 3, 2026.

Score profile vs other interior designers

Score per factor (100 = best)Each 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: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: value.

Satisfaction96Reliability96Craft & service96Value83Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 96 (median 96)Reliability: 96 (median 96)Craft & service: 96 (median 97)Value: 83 (median 97)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
This companyInterior Designers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 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.Michelle Dirkse Interior Design: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
96
ReliabilityReliability · 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.Michelle Dirkse Interior Design: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
96
Craft & serviceCraft & 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.Michelle Dirkse Interior Design: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
96
ValueValue · 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.Michelle Dirkse Interior Design: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
83
MomentumMomentum · 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.Michelle Dirkse Interior Design: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies 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

29 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars2897%
  • 4 stars13%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 27 written reviews

  • Praise4396%
  • Complaints24%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude1124%
  • Speed & response920%
  • Quality & results613%
  • Communication613%
  • Would recommend613%
  • Honesty & trust49%
  • Price & value37%

What customers talk about

We read 27 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Their expertise, creativity, and collaborative approach make them an invaluable partner in achieving a space that reflects your vision while surpassin…”
  • “Her team is timely, reliable, and a pleasure to work with.”
  • “Our family of four had a wonderful experience working with MDID on our home renovation.”
  • “Michelle is professional, timely, and an excellent communicator, making the entire process easy and enjoyable.”
  • “If you’re looking for a designer who can transform your space into something extraordinary, I highly recommend Michelle!”
    “I cannot recommend Michelle more for any interior design projects that you may need - you won't be disappointed if you hire her!”
  • “They source sustainable materials and don’t upsell, just honest advice to make spaces functional and beautiful.”
  • “They provided options at different price points and were always mindful of our budget, which we really appreciated.”

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

zachary4 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

Our family has had the pleasure of working with Michelle and her team on two separate occasions. Both turned out absolutely fabulous!! I have nothing but great things to say about Michelle and would steer anyone her way without hesitation.

Marc-AntoineLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

Virtual consults saved me from clashing rugs. They source sustainable materials and don’t upsell, just honest advice to make spaces functional and beautiful. Thank you!

Vanessa4 reviewsTotal 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 absolutely loved working with Michelle, Vilma and the rest of their amazing team. They truly listen to what their clients need and want, and then deliver thoughtful, creative solutions that bring everything together seamlessly. Her team is timely, reliable, and a pleasure to work with. The end result is a…

Irene1 reviewTotal 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★★★★★

Michelle did our living room, dining room and bedroom almost 8 years ago. The furniture has held up great and we still love the style. She pushed us a little out of our comfort zone with red leather dining chairs but they are my favorite now. She’s also great a balancing opinions between me and my partner which is…

GarethLocal Guide · 19 reviewsTotal 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 have worked with Michelle, Vilma and the staff on a number of projects. In addition to being professional and fun to work with, they have brought unique designs for each project that have given us great results in different settings. They are fantastic to work with!!

Leonidas7 reviewsTotal 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 worked with Michele and her team on four different projects over a period of 7 years. For some of those projects we had a rough a vision of what we wanted and MDID made it real. For some of the projects, we gave them our full trust and freedom to design a new concept for us and allowed them to surprise us. At…

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 29 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Valerie Kelly7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Valerie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Collaborating with Michelle Dirkse Interior Design (MDID) was an inspiring and rewarding experience. Michelle and her team have a remarkable talent for interpreting their clients’ inspirations and transforming them into modern design plans that seamlessly bridge vision with thoughtful, practical execution. Their ability to balance luxury aesthetics with functionality—while ensuring every detail enhances flow and space—is truly exceptional. The team at MDID excelled at understanding our vision, crafting a cohesive design theme that not only brought our ideas to life but also expanded our imagination with fresh, innovative concepts. Their skill in integrating the realities of everyday living into their designs ensures spaces that are not only beautiful, but also highly livable and enduring. For anyone considering a home remodel or interior design project, I wholeheartedly recommend MDID. Their expertise, creativity, and collaborative approach make them an invaluable partner in achieving a space that reflects your vision while surpassing expectations.

Response from the owner · 9 months ago

Thank you so much, Valerie! I love how everything turned out and it was great working with you. Thank you!!!!!!

zachary mcisaac4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews zachary has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Our family has had the pleasure of working with Michelle and her team on two separate occasions. Both turned out absolutely fabulous!! I have nothing but great things to say about Michelle and would steer anyone her way without hesitation.

Marc-Antoine MorinLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Marc-Antoine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Virtual consults saved me from clashing rugs. They source sustainable materials and don’t upsell, just honest advice to make spaces functional and beautiful. Thank you!

Vanessa Lee4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Vanessa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We absolutely loved working with Michelle, Vilma and the rest of their amazing team. They truly listen to what their clients need and want, and then deliver thoughtful, creative solutions that bring everything together seamlessly. Her team is timely, reliable, and a pleasure to work with. The end result is a beautiful home that perfectly reflects our personality and style—exactly what we hoped for and more.

Irene Zhang1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Irene has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Michelle did our living room, dining room and bedroom almost 8 years ago. The furniture has held up great and we still love the style. She pushed us a little out of our comfort zone with red leather dining chairs but they are my favorite now. She’s also great a balancing opinions between me and my partner which is one of the hardest parts of her job. She’s also been incredibly responsive since then when we wanted to make small tweaks. Overall loved working with Michelle and I would definitely ask her to do any other spaces that we have.

Response from the owner · 9 months ago

Hi Irene, Thank you! I loved working with you and Dan and really appreciate your kind words! - Michelle

Won Ho Shin2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Won has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

(Pardon the non-professional cellphone photos!) Our family of four had a wonderful experience working with MDID on our home renovation. Michelle took the time to understand each of our individual styles and what we wanted our space to feel like, blending all of our unique preferences seamlessly into the design. And, it wasn’t an easy task with the differing opinions and preferences in the family. She balanced creativity, practicality, and our constraints to bring our dreams to life. Michelle’s ideas encouraged us to step just outside our comfort zone, resulting in a home that feels both unique and authentically “us.” Throughout the process, Michelle and her team were organized, professional, and detail-oriented. They provided options at different price points and were always mindful of our budget, which we really appreciated. Communication was always clear and prompt. She stayed engaged with us and the construction company, flexibly adapting to the inevitable curve balls that came our way. We did face some real difficulties selecting a general contractor and major bumps along the way with different subcontractors, and Michelle risked offering insights from her depth of experience in a very respectful manner to guide us. She remained attentive to every last detail and was an advocate for us throughout the whole design and build process. We know we couldn’t have gotten the house we now have at the amount we spent without MDID. We loved working with Michelle and her team. We know we saved time, money, and our sanity, and we feel very spoiled living in our beautiful home! It’s gorgeous. We highly recommend working with MDID.

Gareth GreenLocal Guide · 19 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Gareth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We have worked with Michelle, Vilma and the staff on a number of projects. In addition to being professional and fun to work with, they have brought unique designs for each project that have given us great results in different settings. They are fantastic to work with!!

Shirley Hatia4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Shirley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

If homes could talk, ours would be singing Michelle Dirkse’s praises! We enlisted Michelle and her stellar team to transform our home with two main goals: Allowing in more natural light while infusing it with vibrant splashes of color and she nailed it! Michelle and Leah were able to articulate our vision and blend modern aesthetics with eclectic charm, creating spaces that are inviting and inspiring in our home. Even though we were traveling for large parts of the renovation, Michelle seamlessly coordinated with our contractors, ensuring every element of the design was executed flawlessly. Her fierce attention to detail and sharp design sense along with her professionalism made the renovation process smooth and painless. Now, every corner of our home radiates with light and color, reflecting Michelle’s exceptional talent and our personalities. Our home is now a testament to her brilliance, and we couldn’t be more thrilled!

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you Shirley! We loved working with you.

Leonidas Giakoumakis7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Leonidas has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We worked with Michele and her team on four different projects over a period of 7 years. For some of those projects we had a rough a vision of what we wanted and MDID made it real. For some of the projects, we gave them our full trust and freedom to design a new concept for us and allowed them to surprise us. At every time, we have been very satisfied with their work. Their designs reflect our personal style and aesthetics while pushing our boundaries of what initially had in mind. Every day, we love living in the space the created for us. The design, their understanding of us and our style, the collaboration, and the finally the implementation have all been great. They are a very creative team that can work across different styles, with very professional execution.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you Leo! It's been so fun to see your style evolve over time. We really enjoyed working with both of you!

Maureen Clough6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Maureen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Michelle and her team are complete pros with an incredible eye. They totally transformed the rooms they worked on in our home, and were able to bring us concepts we never would have conceived on our own but were distinctive, functional, and gorgeous. She knows how spaces flow, what works, what doesn't, and how to make it all come together in a way that feels fresh and not contrived in the slightest. I cannot recommend Michelle more for any interior design projects that you may need - you won't be disappointed if you hire her!

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you, Maureen! We had so much fun with your project and I appreciate how much you trust the process.

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