The Houzz community has voted richard rabel: interiors + art a winner in the Best of Houzz 2014 awards in Customer Satisfaction.  The recognition is based on a number of client reviews as well as other factors related to my profile.  While customer satisfaction is ALWAYS my top priority, I don’t know how my huge following led to this award exactly, though I’m happy and thankful for any and all recognition.

Below the lengthy press release:

Richard Rabel: Interiors + Art of New York City Receives Best Of Houzz 2014 Award

Annual Survey and Analysis of 16 Million Monthly Users Reveals Top-Rated Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals

New York, New York, February 4, 2014 – Richard Rabel: Interiors + Art of New York City has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” by Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The up-and-coming interior design firm was chosen by the more than 16 million monthly users that comprise the Houzz community.

The Best Of Houzz award in Customer Satisfaction is determined by a variety of factors, including the number and quality of client reviews a professional received in 2013. Winners will receive a “Best Of Houzz 2014” badge on their profiles, showing the Houzz community their commitment to excellence. These badges help homeowners identify popular and top-rated home professionals in every metro area on Houzz.

About Houzz

Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish – online or from a mobile device. From decorating a room to building a custom home, Houzz connects millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals across the country and around the world. With the largest residential design database in the world and a vibrant community powered by social tools, Houzz is the easiest way for people to get the design inspiration, project advice, product information and professional reviews they need to help turn ideas into reality.

About Richard Rabel: Interiors + Art

NYC-based Richard Rabel: Interiors + Art is an up-and-coming interior design, decorating and art advisory studio. Established by Richard Rabel, the firm’s Principal, the practice focuses on residential interiors for art collecting couples, singles and small families. With a relaxed but rigorous approach, and attention to detail, Richard has a reputation for providing unfussy spaces that embrace and enhance a client’s personality and lifestyle.  His aesthetic is contemporary and relevant yet tony and timeless.

Richard Rabel is also the cultivated contemporary eye behind the highly-regarded blog the|modern|sybarite.