Business Details
46 Years
experience
Your Trusted Interior Design Partner in Manchester, NH
Established in 1980, Upstairs Downstairs has built a reputation for delivering exceptional design solutions tailored to client needs. Our team combines decades of experience with a commitment to quality materials and personalized service, serving homeowners, renovators, and commercial clients across New Hampshire. We specialize in window treatments, furniture reupholstery, and full-scale interior design, ensuring every project reflects the client's vision while maintaining budgetary integrity. With a focus on local craftsmanship and a curated selection of premium products, we bring expertise and creativity to every space.Our approach emphasizes collaboration, offering shop-at-home services and direct communication to streamline the design process. Recognized for our dedication to client satisfaction, we continue to serve as a trusted partner for residential and commercial projects. Our Manchester-based team remains committed to innovation, combining functional design with aesthetic appeal to create spaces that stand the test of time. Through consistent service excellence, we have become a leading interior design firm along the New Hampshire seacoast.
Services
Interior Design
Custom Blinds
Window Coverings
Furniture Reupholstery
Wallpaper Installation
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of interior design expertise serving New Hampshire clients.
- Our team provides personalized shop-at-home design consultations and samples.
- We maintain direct control over manufacturing and installations for quality assurance.
- We specialize in both residential and commercial projects of all sizes.
- Our designers collaborate directly with contractors for seamless project execution.
Services
Interior Design
Our interior design service creates customized living and commercial spaces that balance aesthetics with functionality. We collaborate directly with clients to develop cohesive designs incorporating color schemes, furniture selection, and architectural elements. With expertise in both new construction and renovations, we ensure every project maintains budgetary constraints while achieving timeless elegance.
Custom Blinds
Custom blinds provide tailored window solutions that enhance energy efficiency and privacy while complementing interior decor. Our team offers professional measurement, material selection from premium brands, and expert installation. These made-to-order treatments ensure perfect fit for windows of any shape or size while improving insulation properties.
Furniture Reupholstery
Furniture reupholstery extends the life of cherished pieces through fabric replacement and structural restoration. We offer durable, stylish fabric options from leading manufacturers to modernize dated furniture. This service includes frame repair, cushion replacement, and custom slipcover creation for both residential and commercial applications.
Wallpaper Installation
Professional wallpaper installation transforms spaces using premium patterns and textures from renowned designers. Our experts handle wall preparation, pattern matching, and seamless application for both traditional and modern wall coverings. This service includes coordinating fabric selections to create cohesive room designs.
Window Coverings
Window covering solutions combine practical benefits with decorative appeal through blinds, shades, and shutters. We offer energy-efficient options that regulate light and temperature while enhancing room aesthetics. Our selection includes top brands like Hunter Douglas and Graber for both residential and commercial applications.
People
Cindy McLaughlin
Co-Founder
Cindy McLaughlin co-founded Upstairs Downstairs in 1980, combining her design expertise with business acumen to establish the company's reputation for excellence in New Hampshire.
Rick McLaughlin
Co-Founder
Rick McLaughlin brings decades of manufacturing and design experience to the company, overseeing production quality and technical execution of custom interior solutions since the firm's founding.
Questions
What interior design services do you offer?
We provide full-service interior design, window treatments, furniture reupholstery, wallpaper installation, and custom blind solutions for residential and commercial clients.
Do you serve areas outside Manchester?
We serve Manchester, Amherst, Auburn, Bedford, Bow, Hooksett, and all New Hampshire seacoast communities with personalized design consultations.
Can you help with furniture restoration?
Yes, our reupholstery service revitalizes existing furniture using premium fabrics while maintaining structural integrity for both residential and commercial applications.
What window treatment options are available?
We offer custom blinds, shades, shutters, and draperies from leading brands like Hunter Douglas and Graber, tailored to fit any window configuration.
Do you work directly with contractors?
Yes, we collaborate with contractors and developers to ensure seamless integration of interior design elements in new construction and renovation projects.
What makes your design approach unique?
Our shop-at-home service brings fabric and material samples directly to clients, combining personalized consultation with expert design guidance for tailored solutions.
