“We have worked with Valerie and Wingate on various projects over the past five years and fully appreciate the collaborative approach that allows for all ideas to be considered and merged into a final design that is sophisticated, comfortable, and aesthetically on point. Most importantly is the cadre of builders and artisans that Valerie brings to the table who make things happen and are executed with speed and skill.”
Stan & Jody Gottlieb
“My wife and I decided about 2 years ago (after debating about it for several years) to renovate our basement into a useable space. Little did we know how beautiful it would become due to the amazing work of Valerie, Marlene, and the Wingate team. I now find myself looking for excuses to go to the basement…even when my wife hasn’t sent me there. Thank you Valerie, and Wingate. I’m looking for another project just so I can work with you again!”
Terry Webb
“We have worked with Wingate Ltd. for over 20 years. We have done big jobs and small, in both the Berkshires and Manhattan. We have always found working with them to be a pleasure. Not only do they bring a refined aesthetic to our projects, their professionalism is superb. They are responsive and their follow through as well as their customer service have proven extremely helpful, especially as we are frequently out of the country. We can always trust them to ‘get the job done’. Highly recommend them.”
A Satisfied Client
“Working with Valerie and her team from Wingate over the past three years has been an absolute pleasure. Her unmatched creativity and attention to detail have completely transformed our vacation home, blending beauty and functionality in a way that feels both elegant and sophisticated. Valerie is a master of her craft, bringing innovative ideas and fresh perspectives to every aspect of the renovation, always thinking outside the box to create something extraordinary. Her talent, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to excellence consistently exceed all expectations, making the entire process smooth and enjoyable. We couldn’t be happier with the results and feel so fortunate to have her expertise guiding this project.”
Stacy & Steven Needell, Lenox MA
“Three years ago I hired Wingate, Ltd and its owner, Valerie Winig, to redecorate the den/TV room in my home. New furniture, new carpet, new lighting, and a complete re-paint and new electrical to be run. It was a task. But it came out beautifully. So beautifully that the following year I hired her again to redecorate my entire home. A much larger task involving new electrical throughout, new plumbing, new window treatments along with all new furniture and carpeting…and again, a complete re-paint. This was a very large task and involved several months to complete. As I requested, I did not see any of it until I returned home 5 months later. No photos, no emails…nothing. And it was perfect. I cannot speak highly enough of Valerie Winig and her staff and the people she chose to do the work that transformed my nice little country home into a spectacular Berkshire home.”
Susan Caine, South Egremont MA
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Wingate on various projects both indoors and outdoors at my home for many years now. Over that time, I truly watched magic happen at the hands of Valerie and her team. After each project was completed, I found myself in disbelief that it was a space I would now call mine. Whether it was sketching out millwork for my bedroom, envisioning a custom mural painted on the ceiling of my dining room, or simply choosing a fabric for a sofa, no detail went untouched. Her aesthetic is refined but effortless, making a space seem like it’s been that way for years.”
Liz Strycharz
“My husband and I bought an unfurnished home in the Berkshires during the pandemic. Wingate arrived with a van full of beautiful rugs, which we together chose for each room. From there Valerie worked with us to design each room with custom furniture, lamps and window treatments. Within the year our empty home had become our dream home, including the design of a new deck and stone patio. Valerie has an impeccable eye for design, and an uncanny talent for manifesting a client’s vision.”
Julie Farmer
“We’ve had the pleasure of working with Valerie for the past 30 years, and her talent and professionalism continue to amaze us. She has designed two homes and an apartment for us, each one reflecting her incredible attention to detail and ability to bring a space to life. Valerie has a unique eye for balance and flow, and her creating something feel both refined and inviting. We could not recommend Valerie and the team at Wingate Ltd. more highly.”
Bob & Peggy Fritz
“We had the pleasure of working with Valerie and Wingate Ltd to build our dream lake house, and the experience exceeded all our expectations. From start to finish, Valerie handled every aspect of the project, from the architectural plans and construction to design and landscaping, with incredible skill and attention to detail. Valerie’s ability to fully understand and bring our vision to life was amazing, while also contributing her own brilliant ideas and design touches that elevated the final result.”
Lynn & Sheldon Hanau
“Happy New Year, as we celebrate nearly 20 years of our relationship of designing, building, and furnishing our lovely Berkshire home together with you and Wingate. After we met in 2005, you first used your creative design skills to suggest modifications to our completed plans, since construction had not yet started. Your efforts were truly a design-build experience which provided the extraordinary space and environment that serves us now and as it has in the past with such great pleasure. We are forever grateful and extend our love and appreciation to you for all that you have created.”
Madeline and Chet Vogel
