Quality Design Services
at a great value
Cherished Spaces offers a variety of quality design services, including interior design and redesign, color consulting, staging and decorating for special occasions and events.
Cherished Spaces, owner and principal, Dennise Mukhar, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Montclair State University in Upper Montclair, NJ and continued her education at the FIDER accredited (Foundation for Interior Design Education Research) Interior Design Program at West Valley College in Saratoga, CA. She studied under several reputable designers such as Diane Hurd, Denise Carey and the President for the local chapter of ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) and HGTV expert advisor, Joseph Hittinger. Dennise recently joined the Benjamin Moore Design Advisory Board and is certified by NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association) in kitchen and bath planning and guidelines. She continuously seeks opportunities to stay abreast of the latest design trends by attending trade shows and participating in industry seminars and webinars.
Dennise has always been an active member of her community and volunteers her skills to local charities. She has created beautiful settings for local school events and once a year she partakes in the Los Gatos Historic Home Tours event, supporting The Museums of Los Gatos, CA. She also supports the American Cancer Society in San Jose by donating her talent for fundraising purposes, creating visual displays and design for special events.
Dennise enjoys quality time with her husband and two children, especially while traveling. Having had the privilege of experiencing great design throughout the world, Dennise brings this first-hand education and wealth of exposure to every project. Her passion for the history of design, along with her love of people and their cultures, make her designs rich with diversity and harmonious to all.
Whether you want Coastal Casual or you are seeking the glamour of French Rocco, the serenity of India, the cultural flair of the Mediterranean, the contemporary feel of Mid-20th Century design, Asian design, Metropolitan East, Middle East, Craftsman, or the simplicity of Shaker ... whatever your heart desires, Dennise will bring it to life!
Testimonials
What people are saying
“I consider myself so fortunate to have Dennise in my life! She has transformed my home and dental office into spaces I absolutely love to be in. She understood me so well and so quickly and delivered beyond my expectations! Her aesthetic is unique—no cookie-cutter ideas—and achieves the mood the client is looking for. I wanted my office to feel soothing and friendly and inviting … and it does! My house looks like nobody else’s, my kids love their home and many people who visit have a hard time leaving.”
“I have worked with Dennise on many projects. I would highly recommend her services. She is extremely creative, very pleasant to work with, friendly, professional and fun. She helps you stick to a budget and get the look you want. I can hardly wait to use her services again.”
“I cannot say enough wonderful things about Cherished Spaces. Dennise Mukhar has an incredible way of making your vision come to life! She transformed a dull-looking space into a beautiful boutique. She has put our needs, budgets and wishes at the forefront and made our vision happen. She has been beyond supportive as our new venture has started, guiding us every step of the way. We are lucky that she walked into our place of business!”
“I would highly recommend working with Dennise! When we met her we had a home with white walls, ceilings, floors and dark brown furniture. The home was sterile and dated. She brought our home to life with an inspiring color palette, rich textures and an elegant, rustic feel. She also worked professionally within our budget and always listened to our needs. I would hire her again in a minute!”
“It started with a dresser that my husband loved and then we didn’t know how to proceed. Dennise guided us through the process of selecting everything else and was very sensitive to both of our needs and styles. Together we picked carpet, paint, drapes and all new furniture, and then she pulled it all together by accessorizing with wall art and pillows. Thanks to Dennise, we have our dreamy, first ever, grown-up master suite!”
“I met Dennise 8 years ago and since then she has worked with me to turn my plain, modern home into the beautiful Tuscan castle I envisioned. She has an eye for design, creativity to bring uniqueness to what you want, and the network to help you find what you need. Dennise creates a space/home that you yearn to have your family and friends visit. Most importantly, she treats my money like her money and my time like her time. She guides me on what to buy, but always asks, “Do you love it?” If you don’t, she says don’t buy it. She is professional, yet warm, funny and so easy to work with.”
“My family and I were 100% satisfied with Dennise’s services. She was so organized and on top of things and was readily available if I had questions or concerns. In the end, my house looked fabulous! We couldn’t have done it without her!”
