Ocala, FL

Working with Rhoda continues to be flexible, fun, and effortless! As hands-on/DIY clients, we value her patience and guidance - she truly listens, offers insightful suggestions, and keeps the process manageable and stress-free. Beyond decorating, she's been invaluable throughout a complete renovation, coordinating details and helping bring our vision together just beautifully! We're so grateful for her expertise, support, & have enjoyed this redecorating & renovating journey!

Ocala, FL

It was a blessing to have Rhoda as my personal interior designer - she has a gift for design and is so honest when it comes to choosing things - I want her forever!

Practice Administrator
Sabal Direct Primary Care

Working with Rhoda was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. She brought a rare combination of thoughtful listening, refined taste, and genuine care to the project. The design and décor of our medical office feels calm, welcoming, and quietly elegant - exactly the environment we hoped to create for both patients and staff. The space feels timeless and intentional. Beyond her talent, Rhoda is kind, responsive, and deeply invested in doing the work well. We are truly grateful for her vision and craftsmanship, and we could not recommend her more highly.

Ocala, FL

Rhoda has such a gift! She transformed my bedroom to an entirely new space, one that is peaceful and beautiful, that we enjoy being in now! It went from completely mismatched to entirely cohesive by adding curtains, switching out paint colors, replacing light fixtures and adding a new rug. She used the vintage sofa and the quality bed that we already had, and pulled in a chair and another rug that we already had but were in a closet not being used. It is so nice to know I will not ever have to think about changing my room decor again, it is timeless.

Ocala, FL

My husband and I recently started an Airbnb business and hired Rhoda Walkup to design both of our places. I wasn't confident in how to furnish or decorate the spaces, but after seeing her work, I knew she was the right person to hire. From start to finish, Rhoda was incredible - extremely knowledgeable, timely, and a true pleasure to work with. She created beautiful, welcoming spaces that our guests absolutely love. Nearly three years later, our properties still maintain Superhost status, and we consistently receive compliments on how charming and thoughtfully designed the home is. To give just one example, a guest recently left this note in our second Airbnb:

"I just wanted to tell you how I love this little rental and how peaceful it was. I love the little items in the home and the colors and curtains - it's just so quaint and sweetly done. If you need help decorating a space, Rhoda Walkup is truly the best person you could hire."

Ocala, FL

Working with Rhoda was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. She helped me add personalized touches throughout my home while being very mindful of budget, offering creative options across reasonable price ranges for large and small projects. I especially appreciated how she respected my style, truly listened to what I liked, and then suggested ideas that enhanced and complemented it - while also gently pushing me out of my comfort zone in the best way possible. The result was a home that feels elevated but still very “us.” Her communication was outstanding. She took the time to visit my home and was  available, which made the entire process feel collaborative and easy.  I look forward to working with her again very soon and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for thoughtful, creative, and budget-conscious design.

Ocala, FL.

Knowing I had Rhoda’s trained eyes and design expertise to guide decisions was not just a relief, but more importantly, she helped me achieve an outcome I surely would have missed trying to do it on my own.

Principal
Ambleside School of Ocala

Rhoda is an absolute visionary!  Her communication skills and passion for bringing beautiful spaces to life make her such a joy to work with. She took on a massive, daunting project: converting a historic home into our high school campus, and it’s now a masterpiece. From the custom library to every piece of artwork, the thoughtful details she incorporated still inspire our students and staff daily. In my experience, she rises above every challenge and overdelivers, and I appreciate how her integrity undergirds her decisions. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Ocala, Florida

Rhoda brings clarity, creativity, and expertise to every project. She has an incredible ability to balance design, function, and budget, and her recommendations are always spot on. She’s easy to work with, yet confidently speaks up with vendors and contractors to ensure every detail is done just right. Her expertise saved us time, money, and peace of mind- and the outcome of each project exceeded our expectations.