Jane Burbank is a top notch designer. She gutted and remodeled our bathroom and closets in…read moreCalabasas in 2014. She handled everything and there was no detail missed. She worked with the contractor, the subs, the vendors and must have shielded us from any issues because we didn't have one problem. We ended up with an "out of a magazine", modern bathroom, with a sauna (this wasn't easy to build), salt wall, steam shower with aromatherapy, fully integrated sound and AV system in both the shower and sauna. EVERYONE freaked out on the bathroom for many years and when we decided to remodel our rental property in Woodland Hills home last year we knew who to call. The tenants had destroyed the house so we remodeled from the ground up. Jane Burbank took a house that was dark, cramped (low ceilings) with the smallest kitchen you have ever seen into a masterpiece. The house is completely open, she redid one of the back rooms and created a dream kitchen. She took the air conditioning out of the ceiling and brought it up on the roof so now we have open and high ceilings. When she went through the house at first (I was sooooo depressed), Jane was like a magician. We could see her wheels turning. She was in love with the house and her vision was immediate. She would point to this and that and say things that I didn't think were possible. Later that week we ended up with a full blown, to scale 3D drawing of the entire house. OMG we were shocked. Today we are living in the most beautiful, current house with high ceilings, beautiful floors, indoor / outdoor living, open floor plan and a bigger kitchen than I had in my huge Calabasas house. Jane is an angel. She worked with both myself and my wife like a champion. She was kind, thoughtful and caring of both of our needs but firm when she believed in something. She didn't copy one thing from the Calabasas house. When I would ask about something I had seen a while back about some design I saw she would say, "eh....I'm over that". She is so current and hot with her designs and combinations that other interior designers drop their jaw when they see her work. I can't recommend Jane Burbank enough. We don't make any design decisions without her so she is stuck with us for life!!!

Jane Burbank is more than a designer. She is part architect, part artist, part engineer. She sees…read morethe potential in spaces as finished, clean, beautiful products, from scratch. Not everyone has this talent. She not only "sees" the potential of a space, she has the experience to create it. And I am talking about building walls, electrical, sourcing, flooring, fixtures, colors, textures, themes, etc. She is like no one I have ever met. And FAST. I speak from experience as Jane joined me in my vision to create a little spa out of a raw (and I mean raw as in tore up from the floor up) 400 square foot space. This is a micro job for her. She designs multi million dollar homes by the beach. 5 star restaurants. Why am I her first YELP review? Because she is THAT good that she has kept busy for 20 years on word of mouth. Think about that. No digital help. But those days are over, Jane is online, see her website, and get in line to work with Jane. I promise you will be so grateful you did. She will "change your space, and change your life," like she did mine.

Our go to for framing all things! Great selection of frames and matt options! Denise runs the shop…read moreand Ian her partner, is an amazing craftsman and wood worker! Indulge yourself in a custom piece!

Merge is the best frame shop around, hands down! The selection and craftsmanship are great, and…read moretheir prices are very reasonable for such high quality. They also do amazing custom work, as one of the owners, Ian, used to make furniture, so he can create anything you want. You don't get that at other frame shops, unless you pay a small fortune. Denise and Ian are friendly and helpful, which makes it even more pleasant. I'm a professional artist, so I have used many local frame shops, but now Merge is my "go to" shop. I have always been very happy with the results!

Carolyn Baylon turned our 3-bedroom "eh" into a modern oasis. Our friends are jealous, we've been…read moreasked to do editorial articles. It's been over a year and not only has everything held up beautifully, but we walk in every day still amazed at the beauty. She has a clear style which we obviously love. She is 100% dedicated to the project she is working on. (I felt like her number one client though she had a few others at the same time.) We worked very well together, so I accompanied her on most buying trips. It was fun. She's definitely a whirlwind but in a good way. We believe she genuinely wants to make her clients happy. She's not "cheap" but the years of love you'll feel for your home makes her priceless. Carolyn did know we were working on a budget (though a lofty one) and really worked hard to find special pieces from all over. The Pacific Design Center to Overstock.com! Let her know I referred you and perhaps she'll pop in for a redo of our kid's room now that there's no crib! ;)

We hired Cynthia Bennett and Associates to remodel our 1920s historic home in Altadena focusing on…read morethe kitchen and bathrooms. As we proceeded with the remodel, we encountered many challenges ranging from wildfires, difficult issues with Edison Electric, and many neglected problems with the home during previous homeowners. It ended up being a very difficult and challenging project. Carolien (who has taken over the business from her mother, Cynthia) rose to each challenge and found a way to make things right. Once we moved in a few unexpected issues arose and Carolien was there to make it right. A large project like ours always has its challenges (we have gone through another major remodel 30 years ago in Phoenix), especially in an older home that is in need of care. It really matters to have someone with a great reputation who cares about the project and has great sub-contractors working for them. I would recommend Cynthia Bennet and Associates for a remodel project.

We hired Cynthia Bennett and Associates for an extensive rehab on our home in South Pasadena. We…read moreredesigned nearly 75% of the house, completely redo-ing three bedrooms, two baths and a laundry upstairs, expanding the downstairs to add the nicest kitchen I've ever cooked in and a back porch. Throughout the process, I found Carolien and Tim to be extremely responsive, detail oriented and tasteful in their recommendations. Their subs were uniformly *excellent* and the work was scheduled efficiently. Drafting and plans were clean and detailed, fixture selection was very assured and I found their focus on executional excellence remarkable. The project was completed on budget and dramatically increased not just the value of our home, but the pleasure we take in it. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

My husband and I were looking to spruce up our rectangular living room. Virginia and Sharon to the…read morerescue! They took the time at the beginning to really get a sense of our tastes and came up with wonderful ideas and made sure everything was well suited to our space. They welcomed our input throughout the process and were so great at keeping open lines of communication at all times. We are looking forward to hiring them again for our next project. Couldn't be happier!

After my condo sat on the market for more than 30 days with zero offers, I realized I needed help…read more Sharon and Virginia came to the rescue! They breathed life into the place, making it feel warm and inviting, transforming it into a beautiful oasis. They made my smaller one-bedroom condo feel large with a great functional layout and fun touches. Buyers could now envision not just living there but entertaining there.  Within five days of reposting the updated photos, we had several showings! Within two weeks, we received multiple offers. The beautiful staging made all the difference.

I just want to give Jim at B&J cabinets a huge shout out for doing a great job on my cabinet doors…read moreand drawer fronts. You made this whole experience so easy and they were done so quick . This is the second time I have used B&J and I will definitely be back . Thank You so much Jim.

These are good wonderful people, who did a wonderful job with my new quartz countertop. I have a…read morevery glamorous kitchen now! I highly recommend them. Casey Friel

Amy Peltier Interiors (and specifically Marina Kelly, my lead desigent!) are beyond exceptional!…read more they are transparent, communicative and entirely professional. Marina was completely attentive to my style, preferences and budget and chose items for presentation that I loved. I consider myself quite lucky to have found this firm in LA as I have a preppy East coast style - and their vibe matched mine perfectly! I'd hire them again and again and again!

Overpriced and underdelivered. Moved on to someone else. Got…read morewhat I wanted and more for less money, even when the decorator I eventually used, used some of the same vendors. You are asked all kinds of questions regarding style and to create a Pinterest Board to give a sense of your desires. That is good. However if you ask for some alternatives when presented their ideas, you are stonewalled or told too many options will confuse. I suggest that 2 or 3 options are not confusing. If you have some experience in design I would use someone else.

Noe and Nick are MASTER CRAFTMEN, today they delivered our sofa, chair and ottoman that they…read morereupholstered, the workmanship and attention to detail are superb !!! Noe is personable and knowledgeable and a 5 star rating is definitely not enough to give Muniza Furniture Designs. Noe and Nick, thank you again. We love our furniture.

I can't recommend Noe highly enough! He has completed several upholstery projects for me, including…read moremy dining chairs and multiple accent pieces, and every single one has exceeded my expectations. His craftsmanship, attention to detail, and commitment to quality are exceptional. He takes pride in his work, and it truly shows in every piece he touches. The finished products are not only beautifully upholstered but also perfectly tailored and professionally completed. Working with Noe has been a wonderful experience from start to finish. He is reliable, talented, and genuinely cares about delivering outstanding results. Thank you, Noe, for all of your hard work and dedication. I truly appreciate everything you've done for my home, and I'm looking forward to working with you on many more projects in the future!