Contacted Shawn after reading reviews here on Yelp and after seeing photos of his work on Houzz. I…read morewanted to update my kitchen to make it brighter and fit in with the style of the rest of the house but needed help with what to do. Shawn took a look around, listened to what I had in mind, and thankfully told me what would or wouldn't work. He picked a beautiful quartz counter top, gave me options to choose from for the paint, faucet and hardware. He has a great team working for him. They were respectful and trustworthy. The refinished cabinets look like new. They do high quality work. He made his best effort to get things done within the time frame discussed but, as with any renovation, there were some unexpected issues that led to minor delays and affected cost. I really appreciated how his main concern was that I was happy with the end result. Before and in process photos attached (forgot to take a picture of the final product and don't want to clean the kitchen right now).

4.5 stars We did a…read morefull kitchen remodel soon after moving into our new home (before we got too settled). Due to unusual circumstances, we had a very tight timeline (see below for more details) so they were able to finish in 2 1/2 months. Overall, we are very happy with the end result and love our new, open layout! TL:DR version: - GREAT construction team/vendors and Fadil is the BEST project manager. Also the flooring contractor, Izec, is amazing. - Loved the design recommendations made by Shawn, like the floating shelves and bench by the window. - Pricing is competitive. Quality of work is fantastic. Designs are beautiful. - Area of improvement: better communication throughout the project. I had to be proactive and ask a lot of questions and follow up often. They offer both design and construction services, all under the same owner. This was convenient in that I only had to deal with one company and they took care of everything. Our project was unusual in that I was 6 months pregnant when we started the project. Typically, they don't start on construction until all materials are in stock but we needed to get things moving and completed quickly, so we ordered mostly standard sized and in-stock materials. The owner, Shawn, kept his promise on adhering to our timeline to the best of his ability, even as we ran into challenges with plumbing, structural, and electrical. His team worked tirelessly--even on weekends--to meet our deadline, without sacrificing quality or details. With any major construction, nothing is flawless. The one challenge I had, which may be unique to my circumstance, was getting proactive updates and just overall communication. At times, the construction team didn't even know what they were working on. Some of the designs didn't match the materials ordered. There was some miscommunication on which materials we were responsible for vs. what they would get for us. These were minor issues that eventually got resolved but it did cause me some stress and unrest. Highly recommend being proactive, with any big construction project, and staying close to the details... At the end of the day, despite some bumps, we now have our dream kitchen! And it was completed in record time! Last but not least, if you're told that any materials are "stuck" at the Oakland port, GET SOMETHING ELSE that's in stock. There is no ETA on when things will get unloaded at the dock...could be weeks or even months.

Samantha is an amazing designer, color consultant, and person. I have worked with her on multiple…read morehomes and have been over the moon with her work. I can't imagine doing any home project without her!

Excellent colorist have used several times! She was prompt,…read morehad a wide selection of samples and im happy with all the work She has helped with

I am a Realtor based out of Orange County, but took on the job of listing a family member's home in…read moreOakland. How different could it be, right? Well, I quickly figured out that I was a fish out of water without my normal team and contacts to assist in getting the home ready and staged. I found Natalie and her team at Casa Di Vita here on yelp. I placed several calls to different staging companies with either no response or just terrible customer service. Natalie returned my call quickly and was helpful from the get-go. We clicked immediately because we both like to get things done, and have high expectations of ourselves and our team. She assisted me in finding a photographer and a cleaning person as well. From seeing examples of her work, I knew she would do a great job in staging the home. She stuck to her schedule, and did a beautiful job of getting the home looking stylish and welcoming to potential buyers. I would highly recommend Natalie and Casa Di Vita Staging. Her advice throughout this process has been invaluable and I cannot be more grateful for her kind partnership in this adventure.

Casa Di Vita was really great to partner with and we were really happy with the outcome of their…read morestaging for our home we put on the market in Albany. Their creativity and attention to detail and organized approach made the whole process smooth and stress‑free. We also had to take a pause at one point in our selling after we put our deposit in and they were very understanding with our situation. I highly recommend their home staging services to anyone looking for professional home staging in the Bay area.

It's been a great experience working with Christine and her team, whom have gone above and beyond…read morestaging my mom's condo in S.F.! Thank you Christine for making this process such an ease and beautifully set up, much recommended.

Christine was very communicative throughout the process. We appreciate her understanding and…read moreflexibility when need be. She made the process so easy!

Kathy Bate is a gifted designer. She was able to help us make the best decisions for our home…read morerenovation including the most important details for the kitchen and bath. She was able to work quickly and followed up with digital plans showing our options. The project is off to a great start with our budget in tact. Kathy Bate knows how to help you get the best quality working with the funds available. Already we have saved money on the project by having Kathy 's helpful guidance. She is a warm hearted person who knows when to take charge. My husband and I enjoyed working with Kathy Bate Designs.

Kathy is an amazing and talented designer; smart, savvy, and experienced, very much in tune with…read morethe clients needs. She did a great job designing our kitchen.

I am an architect and have worked on several projects with Chelsea with beautiful results. She and…read moreher team work hard to make the most difficult decisions so that projects are organized and flow efficiently. I was surprised at our first project how deliberate and thoughtful she was with the homeowners while also having all materials on site for the contractor when he needed them. It has been a pleasure to work with Chelsea and be on her team.

Chelsea designed and furnished a home of mine on Flathead Lake in Montana. It was a gut remodel of…read morean ordinary mid century home which was transformed into a beauty of a place. She stayed within budget, worked well with the contractor and the sub contractors, made the home practical for large groups to rent (home sleeps 14 people). Her choice of colors was unique and beautiful. The lighting, which was a challenge because of the vaulted tongue and groove ceiling, turned out to be a spectacular central feature of the main living/dining room in the home. She has a great vision and makes decisions effortlessly. I highly recommend her for your remodel or new construction jobs.

I had the opportunity to work with Kanika Design as their contractor. I have a wonderful experience…read morewith them. I love the way they work. They are super clean and dedicated so much time at the job side. I recommended them 100%. You cannot go wrong with them.

I'll be honest-we were pretty overwhelmed at the thought of doing a full makeover for our home. We…read moreknew we wanted a total makeover for our place, but trying to find a team that actually handles the 'boots on the ground' construction side and the high-end design is way harder than it looks. After talking to a few different firms, Kanika Design just felt like the right fit. Kanika really listened to what we wanted. I've always been a bit nervous about using bold colors, but she pushed us (in a good way!) for a deeper color palette in the main living areas. It looks incredible. Kanika found us so many unique, high-quality furniture pieces that you just won't find at a big-box store. The biggest thing for us was logistics. Once the design process completed, their team handled everything - architectural, permit headache, and construction. Anyone who has done a remodel knows things never go 100% perfectly, but whenever an issue popped up, they were on top of it immediately. They kept the contractors moving and kept us updated on the budget and what was happening next. It's a relief to finally be done after 2 years and have a home that feels like us but way better. I can't recommend Kanika and her team enough. We're still obsessed with how everything turned out.

Every dollar spent on Jennie's design services will come back to you in the satisfaction you have…read moreliving in your space that is exactly what you were trying to create when embarking on a remodel - small or large. Jennie has helped us completely gut a family room and a bathroom over the last few years. I had my ideas for function that she helped me to realize by working them into the space perfectly. I' recently hired her to come over and just talk through some work we were doing on our own - small kids' room update and she saved me money by talking me through a few expensive mistakes I might have made, based on my initial ideas - and she simplified the project, which made my husband happy too!

Jennie is fabulous! She is knowledgeable about materials, sources, and design, on top of that she's…read moreeasy to work with and gratifyingly affordable. Recently I found myself in the middle of an unplanned remodel of an older-style duplex unit after a tenant's unexpected marriage and exit. I didn't know where to begin: what materials and design would offer the widest appeal and durability, but still be budget friendly. I discovered Jennie on Facebook, and after reading up on her here at Yelp, decided to give her a try. Am I glad I did! She was punctual, respected my goals, and helped me avoid what would have been costly and unnecessary mistakes. At the same time, she brought potential problem areas to my attention early (such as an odd sized oven and what to do about replacing it) so I wouldn't be caught by surprise later. She referred me to some great source stores for materials I would need, and suggested coordinating colors to achieve the look I was going for in the kitchen and throughout the house. She also had great referrals for contractors of various sorts to implement the work, but I went with my own guys. My unit is starting to look so good I'd be happy to move into it myself! Thanks Jennie, for improving my property and the living experience of my next tenant - and for keeping it all affordable (which adds to *my* living experience!). You're worth your weight in gold.