About The Services:

Totten-McGuirl Interiors is a full service interior design firm that creates timeless, inviting and well-designed rooms.  They work within their clients’ budget, bringing delivering beautiful, functional and very personal designs.  Totten-McGuirl Interiors carries almost every major home product line and they have their own line of custom furniture, lighting and accessories, which allow them to create rooms that reflect their clients’ personal tastes and needs.  These custom pieces are all made by local craftsmen and artisans.  Hand painted room renderings and architectural drawings are unique tools the firm uses to present their visions to their clients.

Totten-McGuirl’s work has been published in many major magazines and hardcover books.  In addition, their well-appointed rooms have been featured in Interior Designer Showhouses, including “Mansion in May” and “The Princeton Designer Showhouse”. They service the Tri-State area and have traveled overseas for their clients.  Totten-McGuirl’s is conveniently located on the Country Mile at 912 Mt. Kemble Avenue in Harding, New Jersey.  They can be reached by calling their office at 908-580-9572 or by emailing them at tottenmcguirl@aol.com.

Some of their services include:

1. • Furniture (Including their own custom line)
   

2. • Window Treatments (Including draperies, custom cornices, blinds, shades & shutters)
   

3. • Upholstery & Bedding
   

4. • Lighting & Accessories
   

•  Fine Art & Antiques

1. • Glazing, Gilding, Faux Finishing & Murals
   

2. • Painting & Woodworking
   

3. • Floor Covering (Including carpeting, rugs, tile & hardwood flooring)
   

4. • Wall Coverings
   

5. • Carpentry & Architectural Detailing
   

6. • Kitchens & Baths
   

7. • Libraries & Finished Basements
   

8. • Media Rooms
   

9. • Bathrooms & Additions
   

10. • Renovation & New Home Design
    

About The Designers:
Owners, William J. Totten and Linda Guy McGuirl formed partnership in 2001 after 35 plus years in the design business.  William is a well-published decorative artist who has worked for many top Interior Designers over the past 35 years. His work has been published in major magazines such as House & Garden and House Beautiful. William has a degree in fine arts from Parsons School of Design now known as Parsons The New School of Design, which is part of The New School University.  Linda is an Interior Designer, Kitchen Designer and Contractor Manager with 20 plus years of experience. Linda graduated with honors

with a degree in Business Management from East Carolina University. Together as a team, William and Linda combine their design skills, individual special talents and abundance of talented local resources making good design accessible to everyone.

Charitable Contributions:

In addition to participating in local design showhouses, Totten-McGuirl supports their customers’ local charities. Over the years they have donated many one-of-a-kind decorative items and Interior design consultations. Their “Design Studio” is already busy working on a new line of custom accessories.

Some of Totten-McGuirl Interiors donations to local charities over the years include:

• The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

• Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

1. •Newark Academy
   

2. •Albrook School
   

3. •St. Barnabus Hospital
   

• Imperial Court of New York

• Montclair Kimberly Academy

• St. Claire's Health System

• Cedar Hill School

• Mount Prospect School

• Columbia Business School Scholarship Program

• Pingry School Parent's Association

• Villa Walsh Academy

• The Valerie Fund

• Creative Heartworks

1. •Christ Church
   

2. •The Matthew Larson Foundation
   

3. •Kent Place School
   

4. •The New School University
   

5. •Bonnie Brae School
   

6. •Ridge High School Parent’s Association
   

7. •Ridge Touchdown Club
   

8. •Ridge High School Wrestling /Lacrosse
   

9. •Ridge Sports Foundation
   

• Connection for Women and Families

1. •Delbarton School
   

2. •Ties That Bind
   

3. •Presbyterian Church or Basking Ridge
   

4. •Portable Playhouse
   

5. •Liberty Corner School
   

6. •Forty Nightly Club Scholarship Fund
   

7. •Lord Stirling School
   

8. •Princeton Animal Shelter
   

9. •Anderson House
   

10. •Summit Speech School
    

11. •The Bella Fund
    

12. •Harding Township Historical Society
    

Testimonials:

Linda and Bill. 

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you both for all the wonderful work you have done in my home over the years.  From the moment I met you I felt an instant connection and I knew you would understand my needs and vision.  I truly appreciate how carefully you listen, how organized you are and your professionalism in all aspects of your business.

You have transformed my home into a beautiful yet comfortable space.  Each room has special details I never would have thought of on my own.  Every space relates to the one next to it which gives the house a calming quality.  I have received so many compliments from friends and family that truly warm my heart.

When Mike and I were sending our sons to college, my interior design hope and dreams were last on the list.  It turns out it was worth the wait.  Our relationship has given me the home I always envisioned.  I could not have transformed my dreams into reality without your help.

Many, many thanks,

Donna Hellriegel

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Dear Linda and Bill,

As you know the move from our home of 18 years to the new place was not without trauma. Sheila and I want to thank you both for making the transition into our new home so easy and painless. Without your involvement we cannot imagine how long it would have taken us to get comfortably settled. You were there when we most needed the help and guidance.
Your ability to recycle bits and pieces from our old home into our new home gave us an immediate sense of familiarity that was much needed. The speed with which you, your craftsmen and tradesmen got things done was nothing less than amazing.

You never pushed us in making uncomfortable decisions. The patience, which you show us, gave us the confidence and support to work out some of the solutions on our own. This was very reassuring.

No matter whether we were scoping out pieces you had found or pieces we found, you both were always available for us. We never felt that we had to only purchase pieces or products that you found. The fact that you were flexible in this area made our decision making much easier.

First time visitors entering our home all have the same responses. "It's beautiful! You have been here how long? You have done all of this in that short amount of time. Amazing." Another comment we get is "I don't remember that from the old house." Important pieces that went unnoticed in our old home are now getting noticed. This is because of the way you have placed and utilized them in their new surroundings.
We cannot thank you enough. We look forward to working with you on other projects in our new home.

Gratefully yours,
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Marfuggi
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Dear Linda and Bill,

The tree is up and my room "sparkles!" Thank you for all your talent and creativity and for the lovely candle. Happy holidays to you both and your families.

I'll be in touch.

Gratefully,
Paula and Anthony Wiseman
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Dear Linda,

Thank you so much for the lovely gifts and for that beautiful card of your family. It was such a lovely candle and Jenny loves the matching accessories. I spent two days purging and rearranging Jenny's room and dressing room. It looks fabulous! I can't wait until I can just relax, clean, and enjoy the home you made so comfortable and stylish for my family. You made our home as if we had lived here for years! You are a real treasure. I will write the testimonial this week. Meanwhile, thanks so, so much and send my love to Bill. (That handsome devil!)

Much love,

Donna L. Deutsch
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I am SOOO pleased with how the family room looks!!! Thank you so much. And Bill, the cornices have gotten RAVE reviews from the neighbors!!!

Sue Mellen
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Linda - If there is such a thing as a women “Knight in Shining Armor” then you are mine? Thank you for all you help and assistance with our move to Summit from California!

C.B., Summit, New Jersey

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Linda,

My pillows and bedding look wonderful!

Thanks so, so much. I am so happy with all that you have done. It is delightful to come home to such a beautiful home that looks elegant and yet one can breathe and live in! It is such a joy to see when I walk through the doors!

Donna Deutsch
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Dear Linda,

I must tell you how pleased I am with my new kitchen, and how much I appreciate your help and service in getting it done. You always seem to go the extra mile with suggestions and solutions. Thanks again. Talk to you soon.

Sincerely,

Audrey C. Adler

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Dear Linda,

Thank you for all your assistance in helping to design and complete our new upstairs den!  We all love it,  Your time, patience and persistence on this project were greatly appreciated.  The room is beautiful - and it is much nicer then we expected.  We all enjoy being upstairs together. :-) Very Roomy! Come Visit!

Talk to you soon!

Love,

Linda Carchia

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Linda,

Thought I’d give you a quick update.  

Jessica is absolutely thrilled with her blinds and cushion.  The colors and patterns work really well together.

Joshua loves the way he opens and closes his curtains and he thinks they look fantastic.  I agree with you now, full length works much better than just below the sill.  It just took a little to get used to! 

The mirror you chose for the powder room is perfect. The kids are so pleased that they now have a mirror that they can see themselves in.  The sunburst window dressing is absolutely stunning, and I have received many compliments from friends and relatives. A great idea for an oval window.

The blind in the kids’ bathroom is just right, simple and elegant.

I am looking forward to the TV unit arriving in a couple of weeks....

Thank you for all of the above and for your help in improving my house.  I really appreciate it.

Have a good weekend,

Rachel Linnett

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