I meet Coleen in 2006 to select paint colors for my home and new furnishing, draperies etc... everything she did turned out beautiful. she's extremely talented. since than we updated kitchen,dining room, great room,landing and bedroom that was the best makeover. She is knowledgeable, efficient,and fast to respond to your needs. You won't be disappointed hiring AnnaRode Design. A+ read more

Coleen is the BEST designer in San Diego, she is professional and knowledgeable and listens to what the client is wanting and making suggestions that are well received. Coleen made our 2 year old condo into a home with her magic touch and her loving way. She works within a budget and gets the job done in a very timely manner. All I have to say is "Call Coleen" !!! She will ALWAYS be there for you! read more

I've been working with Anna Rode Designs for almost a year and have nothing but great things to say about the company. Colleen (the owner) has redecorated my home in Leucadia and it looks amazing. From the paint on the walls, the hardwood floors, design of office and music room, custom furniture. There was no job that Colleen and her crew could handle. I only wish I could share before and after pics on this post! Also, Colleen is just a great person to work with!! I HIGHLY recommend Anna Rode for any remodeling or redecorating in the San Diego county area. read more

I set up a surprise for my wife as part of her Chirstmas present for Coleen to come by and give us some much needed pointers on how to convert our house into our home. She showed up with a Santa hat and presented a certificate of what the surprise entailed..really nice touch! As we got into it she turned out to be a very nice person that not only was extremely knowledgable, but also worked to collaborate with our sense of style. At the end of the day we just wished we had all the money necessary to turn her ideas into reality. She understood we were going to undertake this project slowly and developed a masterplan for us to work on at our own pace. Thank you Coleen! we are excited about our future projects. read more

This designer is a fraud. While going through kitchen designs on the internet, I discovered THE KITCHEN THAT MY HUSBAND AND I DESIGNED and Ms. Rode is claiming it as her own. The "Old World Kitchen" on her web site WAS DESIGNED BY ME and I have the plans to prove it Ms. Rode. Buyer beware, what other designs is she slapping her name on??? Shame on you. read more

She had some good idea for our house the first time we used her. Was a little bummed because I wanted her to come out again and she called me 3 days later so the window was missed for her consulting before our big event. I wish she would have apologized for the delay (i guess she usually checks her cell phone and I had her office phone) and I wish she would have offered us a discounted price. That would have been the polite thing to do. read more

I first hired Coleen to help me with paint colors when I lived in San Diego. I learned then that she does a whole lot more! She helped me select furniture for my living room, quickly learning my style and budget! I recently moved to FL, and to be honest, had no idea where to begin with the beautiful older home we bought. Through Skype and phone conversations, she helped me select wall colors and place my old furniture to fit my new surroundings, instead of having to purchase more. Thanks, Coleen, you're the best! read more

Coleen was with me every step of my remodel. A small kitchen and family room converted to an awesome kitchen. Now she is graciously working with me on a small scale to correct my design mistakes. Coleen is a talent second to none. A delight to work with and ideas nonstop. read more

Redoing a bedroom and was about to order a bed at Pottery Barn when I remembered Coleen mentioned when she did my window treatments that she could customize any bed I wanted and save me money! And, true to her word, we put together a queen sized storage bed with an incredible fabric for a lot less than I was getting ready to pay! When this comes in (also a lot faster than PB) I plan to order a cutomized sectional for my living room. I know it sounds like it should cost more...but with Coleen's expert craftsmen, the quality is there and the box store price mark up is not! read more

Coleen is FANTASTIC! She has an amazing sense of color and style. She was able to help us transform our house from good to GREAT! She created a design that blends my husband's and my style into something that is just right for us. Coleen is full service (interior design, seasonal decorating, and reliable references for every imaginable home project). She is amazingly prompt and honest. I can't imagine ever using a different designer. Not only is she gifted in design, she's a saavy business women that knows how to balance style and budget. Give her a call. You will be delighted with the results. read more

Coleen has been a part of our home for many years. From seasonal decorating to design and remodel Coleen has a special gift for color coordination and symmetry. She intuitively understands my wife's likes and dislikes, which I consider a real blessing. Our friendship has grown over the years and we know she is a good person. Coleen is always available to help and will work within your budget. And, I must say, she is amazingly prompt in keeping appointments. Give her a call and enjoy what we call "the Coleen touch". read more

Colleen is the BEST. I have utillized her services and expertise for the past 25 years. When she walks into my house, I follow her with a notebook and pen in hand because she is full of suggestions, ideas, etc., that are remarkable. She has transformed the living space throughout my entire house. Color selection, furniture, decorative painting, window treatments, custom pillows, granite selections, bedding, headboard, accessories, room design, custom area rugs, wall paper selection, lighting, etc. I could go on an on. She has gone shopping with me to select items. She tells me where to go to find items to enhance the interior. Very personalized service that is unmatched. Additionally, all of the referrals she has made for other services are top notch. My beautiful home is a reflection of her outstanding design sense and style. Thank you Colleen for your amazing work! read more

Excellent sense of style. She does amazing Christmas decorating! Thank you on behalf of the Rancho Santa Fe Unit of Rady Children's Hospital Auxiliary. read more

This was my second time hiring a designer to work on a brand new home. In every detail I am very satisfied with Coleen. Her choices of materials, style, and color are nuanced and always spot on. Some of her ideas might seem bold--only because she could see possibilities that we "laypersons" didn't see (e.g., the back of our bookcases as well as the ceiling of our powder room are painted red; every guest came to our house so far was all positively impressed). Coleen is resourceful and always found the right companies and people to finish different tasks, and she worked just fine with the carpenter who also built cabinets for our last home. Coleen is very easy and pleasant to work with. She told me that her goal is to make people happy; it took me a while to realize that she is honest and serious about this goal. My wife and I are very happy with this home that Coleen has transformed. read more

We used Coleen of Anna Rode Designs on 2 separate instances; 1 was to accessorize the house to a Coastal look for a party and the other was to replace living room furniture. Both instances, Coleen was swift, knowledgeable, professional and confident in her recommendations. It is as if she knew instantly by looking at the space what would be best. She recommended stores within my budget; she shopped with me; helped me with the furniture sales people, helped me with fabric and pillow selections for my couch, she knew the space limitations for the size couch and chairs, she was very efficient and I felt it was worth it having her direct me in selecting new furniture. I will use her again. She is fun, hip, gorgeous. I don't know about the photos on her web-site that another customer states are not Coleen's designs, sometimes businesses have separate I.T. departments that are insulated from the customer and they just post what ever photos they see? I don't know, but the Coleen I worked with seemed to take a little bit more pride in her creations to intentionally take credit for someone else's work. I'd have to say that is a "back-office" error in the photos loaded to the web-page versus Coleen doing something intentionally wrong. Just writing about my experience with this design company which was all straight A+++. read more

I hired Coleen out of desperation in 2013 when I was exasperated with choosing the colors for my exterior stucco, fascia, garage door and fencing of my older ranch style house in Scripps Ranch. Coleen's choices have made the exterior of my house look like it came out of a magazine. If you need help with design ideas and choosing colors whether exterior or interior, Coleen is the professional you should choose! She has a sharp and creative eye for color and the correct shades of colors that make your house look absolutely exquisite. My house is now a desert rustic theme and I get sooooo many compliments on my house from my neighbors due to Coleen's color and design choices! Here is a little tip from experience: before you start buying samples and putting splotches of paint all over your house which is expensive and frustrating, CALL COLEEN. If I would have called her from day one, I would have avoided buying all of the paint samples and various design mistakes which would have saved me several hundred dollars. Coleen is reasonably priced and she does small and large projects. Coleen is a very nice person to work with and she listens intently on what you want and makes your dreams come true with her designs. When it comes time for me to start working on my interior, Coleen will be my designer of choice. Coleen has helped several of my neighbors and everybody has great things to say about her. THANK YOU COLEEN so much for your help and guidance! You have made my project successful and pleasant! read more