We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Charlie Bolivare. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Charlie below.
Charlie, looking forward to learning from your journey. You’ve got an amazing story and before we dive into that, let’s start with an important building block. Where do you get your work ethic from?
My work ethic kicks in as soon as I meet a client and we go over their design needs in their home. It brings me joy to see how proud they feel about making their house a place called home. It brings me joy and pride knowing that I’m changing people’s lives by making them happy with my work.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
Charlie is most happy when doing what he loves: changing lives through design! He works with clients in a variety of settings – from residential to commercial design, he loves to find creative solutions to the challenges of everyday living.
Charlie’s Designs LLC is an interior designer with over 30 years of consultancy experience. Charlie has worked in multiple states across the US and overseas creating classic contemporary interiors, as well as designing special events. He provides professional interior design, architectural interior design and project management services.
He is a trusted member of IDS (The Interior Design Society, one of the country’s largest design organizations with more than 2,000 members). In addition, he is an approved member of Houzz and participates in the trade programs of several of the most prestigious furniture design companies and major furniture stores in the U.S.
Charlie’s Designs LLC delivers top quality work and has received five-star reviews across various platforms including google, Yelp, HomeAdvisor, Thumbtack and others.
Charlie’s work has also been featured in multiple articles in the press and online including:
The Best Kitchen Designers in Queens New York by Home Builder Digest
Unleash Your Inner Designer With These 25 Simple Home Decor Ideas by Redfin Blog
The Top Best New York Interior Design Blogs And Websites
The FeedSpot for the 30 Best NY Interior Design Blogs and Websites in 2025 for the 2nd Time at #9
The world Of Interior Magazine
Golden Paintworks
Brewster Home in the U.S.
Capital Moments magazine in the U.K.
Lumas in Budapest
Hungary
Alignable
Just Homey
Pinterest
Nextluxury
Canvas Rebel magazine
Charlie has also been featured in articles by IDS (the interior design society), featured twice by Magic Murals.com, and in 2 separate articles by LoveHappens Magazine, as well as various radio interviews, including Meet The Elite Podcast, U.S. Business Talk Radio, Empire Radio in New York, PBNPodcasts.com, and the Business News Network. Charlie was also selected by Shutterfly to design its Thanksgiving Day commercial that aired on CBS.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
Reflecting on my career, I believe my three most impactful qualities are:
1. Three Decades of Experience: With over 30 years in the business, I possess a deep well of knowledge and expertise that provides a significant advantage for my clients.
2. Unwavering Patience: I prioritize listening and moving at my clients’ pace, ensuring the process is collaborative and stress-free.
3. Adaptable Integrity: I adapt to my clients’ vision like a chameleon, but my core principle is unwavering honesty. I always act in the client’s best interest, even when it means having a difficult conversation. That is the trust they hire me for.”
“My advice for anyone starting a business is twofold: first, operate on the principle that the client is almost always right. Second, and just as importantly, always be honest with them. Your professional ethics are always on the line.
While experience will teach you more about your business over time, remember that we are always learning—this industry, like any other, is constantly evolving.”
What do you do when you feel overwhelmed? Any advice or strategies?
When I feel overwhelmed, I make sure to take a moment for myself. I use this time to reflect on the situation and identify the best way to approach the obstacle. The first step is always an honest assessment, which allows me to find the most effective solution. While I believe most things can be fixed, I also understand that some situations are beyond our control. In those cases, it’s about knowing you did the right thing and accepting that. Challenges are inevitable in any business; it’s simply a part of life and growth.
“My advice is to always pause and reflect first. Take the time to understand how a situation happened, and then methodically work to fix it.”
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.charlies-designs.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charliesdesignsllc/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charliesdesignsllc
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-bolivare-3460025b/
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/charlies-designs-new-york-3
- Other: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/charlie-s-designs-llc-pfvwus-pf~816445367
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