Aaron came by my newly remodeled house to give me a one-time consult. My project is to furnish and…read moredecorate my entire house in a cohesive and contemporary but personal style, without breaking the bank and doing a lot of the purchasing and decisions myself. His knowledge is astounding and he has a fantastic ability to share it in a concise and clear way - which means that you are getting value for your money. He listened to my own ideas and functional needs and gave me fantastic ideas within those parameters in just 1.5 hours. I had pages of notes, I should have recorded him. He is clearly very talented and I wish I had loads of money to have him design and decorate my entire house, but after my expensive remodel, the next best is to have him come back again after I have made some progress to help me with staying on track. He is also a nice guy. :) Highly recommend. Give him a call!

I have never before loved a place I've lived in like I love my apartment now. Working with Myke and…read moreAaron after finding them on Craig's List, was one of the most joyful artistic experiences I've ever had and they turned my apartment from a drap run-of-the-mill space to one that is not only beautiful and functional but feels more like ME than i could have ever designed myself. They were able to hear my dream for my space and with patience, kindness, and skill, help me create my dream home. As if that weren't enough, they were also affordable, incredibly responsive, and creative, helping me think of things i never could've on my own, but more of what i wanted than what i could've asked for. And finally, i had personal constraints of wanting to use almost exclusively reused items/material in my home, or in some cases when that wasn't possible, organic and locally made, and Aaron and Mike made sure to meet those requirements, and when something didnt' exist at all, aaron built it to my perfect design. He's so talented! I would and will work with these guys on any space i design. I've referred them to all my friends who come to my home and say "Holy S*(&!t this place is beautiful!"

Rosi has become a dear friend and we thank her for helping us create a home we absolutely love!…read more Rosi worked with us over a few months this summer and fall to renovate a 4BR home we purchased in the peninsula. We had some idea what we wanted to do, but no way to execute and ensure we wouldn't make costly mistakes or bad choices. That's where Rosi came in. Her vast experience, vendor relationships, design expertise and creative eye helped us figure out how exactly to plan and design each space. She helped us redo our kitchen to maximize space and impact. She kept on top of all the details- where the island should go, what configuration of cabinets would work with our needs, what kind of slab and how much we would need. She connected me with the right vendors to price out sinks and lighting. She also designed all of our bathrooms with distinctive personalities, choosing delightful tile choices, functional and unique vanities and hardware. For our master bath, she provided designs and helped us totally reimagine the space including the shower. When it came time to pick furniture, she was instrumental in pulling together a cohesive look and helping me find pieces that work for our space and our needs. She did all this for us during the pandemic! Collaborating with her virtually was easy. She is responsive and cares as deeply about our project as we do. She is also just a really wonderful person, with a sweet family and business she runs herself. I whole heartedly recommend Rosi!

I met Rosi while she was helping some of my clients design their offices and she impressed me by…read moreher ability to make big impacts with minimal dollars so I asked her to help my wife and I with our home. I was pleased to see that her ability to deliver on a budget carried over, but I was even more impressed after working directly with her on our project. Rosi worked hand-in-hand with my wife to design our nursery, upgrade my office, update our master bedroom and generally add accents and art to our whole home. The results were great and we are very happy, but Rosi was very professional and always conscious of our budget when making recommendations. Here are the highlights of working with Rosi: 1. Budget. As mentioned above, Rosi finds solutions that are creative and economical and doesn't try to push high priced items on her clients. Rosi's design fees are very reasonable and competitive. 2. Organization. Rosi is very professional and created a spreadsheet at the beginning of our project so that we could track costs and delivery items (including tracking info) for all the items she purchased for our home. 3. Communication. Rosi listens to her clients and allows their personal style to come through while also making helpful suggestions. She's very responsive and always available to answer questions. 4. Fun. My wife very much appreciated Rosi and she made the process fun instead of stressful. I would highly recommend to Rosi to anyone in the future!

Kunjan is a magician!!!!! I moved into my husbands place and…read morewas depressed about how dull the apartment and I did not know where to start. I sent a few messengers to ask for quotes and nobody wanted to touch it. Kunjan replied in a timely manner and I sent her a few pics and she had a vision and was confident we could fix it up. She was realistic with the budget and made it a lovely balance between expensive price and low cost pieces. She was at most of the stores with me choosing and picking things and did not put pressure on me to get what did not suite me. She did encouragement to try things I wouldn't have before and boy am I glad I listened. Doesn't matter how small or bleak the place looks,she has a vibrant positive attitude and works diligently to make you happy. Greatly recommended.

Kunjan is an incredible designer. She has phenomenal taste, cares incredibly about all the details,…read moreand was super responsive to all our inane requests and questions. Couldn't recommend her more. When we moved into our new home, we had a 1 year old and a lot of stuff from our last place that didn't fit in. Kunjan worked with us to make sure that we hit on all the things that we really wanted in the new place while bringing an really good eye for what will work well with what. In the end, Kunjan created a really good aesthetic for our home, and I appreciate it every day - especially stuck inside because of COVID-19 - all the little details she sweated and the fantastic outcome as a result.

Kimball helped me with a recent kitchen and laundry redesign project which was challenging due to…read moreexisting floor plan constraints. She listened thoughtfully to what I wanted, made clever and creative suggestions for maximizing space design and functionality, and was easy and enjoyable to work with throughout the process. I would highly recommend Kimball for your next home remodeling project!

Kimball is absolutely incredible--I had never hired an interior designer in my life, but then I was…read moreso overwhelmed by the task of furnishing a new house that I decided professional help was in order. Kimball got back to my initial inquiry right away, offered an informed and realistic quote, and outlined her process in an appealing and accessible way. Then I learned that not only is she an excellent communicator and business operator--she is a style genius. I gave her a deranged word salad of the aesthetic I was looking for and she outlined it into an action plan, developed a gorgeous color palette, taught me how to do simple home edits and fixes myself, offered a bunch of insider discounts, provided a range of price point choices for various items, helped me place orders, and made sure every single order was correct. At one point she even came to my house to personally install two lamps and a rug because I was out of town when they delivered. When another lamp arrived damaged, she got me a replacement for free. By the end of her process, I was living in the most gorgeously decorated house I've ever seen, and the total expenditures came out significantly UNDER her original estimate. I loved working with Kimball and would recommend her to anyone!

Cleared out and cleaned up, with a therapy session included…read more Kimberly and I met at a party in San Francisco. I complained that my life was overwhelming, stressful, and I couldn't think straight. She told me about her business and was incredibly motivating. Who would think that clearing up your personal space could have such a profound & positive psychological effect? In a small apartment, stuff piles up quickly. Kimberly came over and we immediately tackled my closet. She was strong enough to take charge of my whimpering and sensitive enough to let me keep my old, ugly sweatshirt. Long story short, I took several bags to the Goodwill and a couple to Crossroads where they paid me over $100! Kimberly made me money! Next we tackled my overloaded storage closets. Kimberly knew just what questions to ask and comments to make to help me free myself of "stuff." I gave over 3 boxes of music that I'll never use to a pianist friend of mine who was over the moon! I now made someone's day! We continued on throughout my little apartment, with each section I felt freer and more motivated. I felt lifted and renewed. Why have I spent so much money on a therapist?! My apartment was now cleared out and cleaned up. Kimberly then used her design eye and talent to rearrange a couple pieces of furniture and suggest a color to paint just my bedroom. What a difference!! I would post pictures if I could figure out how. I felt like I moved into a new place. I felt like I stepped up from a struggling student, to a successful working adult. Funny, but true. Budget was a concern for me and Kimberly was sensitive to that. With the money I made at Crossroads I was able to buy all the paint and supplies I needed to brighten up my room. I never would have guessed that I could afford to hire a Designer, but Kimberly is affordable and works in your budget and lifestyle. Kimberly's talent, skill, eye for design, calm and grounded personality, and motivating spirit transformed my life. She turned my apartment into a Home. I highly recommend Kimberly.

Kimberly was recommended to my girlfriend and I very highly. She went way beyond our expectations…read more Design was a new thing for us and we quickly found ourselves incredibly excited about the process. Kimberly made choices that made our water front place in Sausalito absolutely gorgeous. From the furniture and colors she picked out, up to the final delivery, she was involved 100%. She made a stressful thing super fun. We are now planning our next project with her. Her energetic and sparkling personality, are a great fit for all. Thank you Kimberly!!!!

Up until about a month ago, I had a studio apartment which resembled the living space of "Girl…read moreInterrupted." Think dingy white walls, harsh fluorescent lighting and you start to get the idea. All that was missing were the padded walls. Unfortunately for me, I hear that in 2013 psych ward chic isn't really very in so I tried to make some changes on my own. I felt frustrated by the amount of time I was spending running from store to store and never really knowing what I was looking for. I decided to get some help and I found Senalee through yelp. I contacted her originally just for help with paint colors, but ended up being so impressed by her design knowledge and ideas for the space that I asked her to help me with the whole place. She took into account my budget and my general style and then came back with a couple of different concepts. She was right on and within budget. I now have a finished studio apartment that has truly been transformed into a comfortable oasis that I love coming home to. I cannot recommend Senalee highly enough.

Senalee at SVK Interior Design was exactly who we needed for our bathroom remodel…read more We had a rough idea of what we wanted our bathroom to look like and which fixtures we wanted to use but our contractor recommended that we hire a designer to create professional design documents for them to use and to submit for permits. We hired Senalee based on her reviews here and how organized and responsive she was when we first contacted her. Senalee listened to our proposed design, answered all of our questions and provided excellent suggestions for pulling it all together. She researched complimentary materials to what we already wanted and provided multiple design ideas for us to choose between. She brought us samples and helped explain which would go well together. She also knows all the important details of what city and state regulations require. When we were done, Senalee produced complete design documents and delivered them directly to our contractor. A great experience and I highly recommend her for any remodeling or interior design.

I came across this business from a Craigslist ad selling their floor lamp. It was listed for $125…read moreinitially. My partner and I both emailed for inquiry. After 1 week, they emailed back separately saying they want $500 for lamp. I asked them to honor the original price because that's what it was listed. Sadly they won't. I personally will never trust any business who practices switch and bait type of ad online. It made me question their integrity of their business practices.

Since Kendall Wilkinson did our favorite room at the Decorator Showcase, we had to stop by her…read morestore Threshold after touring the mansion. Threshold is always a pleasure to visit and appreciate the great design items available for sale. She really mixes the pretty & classical with cool & modern very well. Even though some may be out of your price range, there is a nice selection of candles and small ceramic pieces that will fit any budget. The common denominator is that it is all chosen with excellent taste. I love the space and their bathroom is excellent!! Stop by next month when they will be totally redoing the store and incorporating some of the elements from the Showcase. For those with means, custom design is also available. When I hit the lottery, it's a good bet that lots of items from Threshold will be crossing my threshold!

If you're wondering if you should work with Melanie for your interior design needs, let me help you…read moremake the decision a lot easier. In short, she's amazing to work with, experienced at what she does, and will absolutely blow your expectations out of the water. No question. My wife and I bought a remodeled home in SF last year, which we wanted to have furnished before moving in. We had tight budget constraints, no solid concept of our style preferences, and a lot of other things going on at the time. Through it all, Melanie was always great about setting our expectations early and often (regarding cost, timing, services offered, etc), and understanding when things came up that may have caused us to get back to her later than expected. Her process is refined but flexible, and structured in a way that allows for minimal input from us, but yields a wow-factor that we rediscover every time she presents her concepts (which are our favorite sessions). Through all of your interactions with her--even if she doesn't seem like it--she will take note of every nuance in your habits and preferences, and always keep them in mind as she plans out the design for your space. It's kind of incredible how she seemingly thinks of everything when it comes to all of the aspects of designing a room: the flow of the space, furniture & sizing, color palettes, materials, intended use of the space, lighting, privacy, energy, vertical space, artwork, and she even takes her own measurements! She is worth every penny she charges (and some), and we are as happy to open our wallets to her as we are every time we step into our home. Everything she sourced for us is absolutely beautiful and it all came together better than we could have ever hoped for. Last but not least, we are very proud of our home and we LOVE seeing people's reactions when they see it for the first time! We are grateful to have found her, and once the weather improves, we'd like to have her design our backyard as well!

I've had Melanie design my last apartment and my new condo. She has incredible taste, is very…read moreprofessional, and had a ton of ideas to work through some of my complicated requirements. She expertly used a number of my old pieces and found way creative ways to work around some very tricky San Francisco apartment issues. I would highly recommend her to anyone!