AlleyWatch, described as “the destination for start-up news in New York City,” featured Havenly Co-Founder, Emily Motayed, on their blog today! Informative (and written by a NYC resident), the post provides a comprehensive overview of Havenly’s services, market, business model and product differentiation.
“There’s no real way for someone to get their space professionally decorated,” says Motayed. “Unless you’re lucky enough to have a talented friend or mom, your only real option (…) is to hire an interior decorator. However, the existing interior design industry is very cost-prohibitive. On top of furniture (…) you have to pay someone on an hourly basis or pay them thousands of dollars per room to get your place decorated. We are moving that entry price point down by leveraging technology to decorate your space virtually… .”
It was such a great write-up, and we so appreciate their interest in our interior design start-up. For the full article (including Emily’s thoughts on Havenly’s investor wish list and most challenging project to date!), visit the post on AlleyWatch.
xx, Alana
** Havenly, an online interior design service, makes decorating simple, convenient, and affordable. For one low flat fee per room ($185), you’re matched with a personal interior designer who creates a space to match your style and budget. Then, buy what you love through our e-commerce platform, and a custom-designed Havenly room is delivered to your doorstep. To meet your online designer and #getdecorated, fill out our questionnaire at www.havenly.com.