I have hired 1st Stage for multiple properties over the years. In the past, they generally did…read moregreat work and I was impressed with their staging style, professionalism, availability, and pricing. That said, my most recent experience was disappointing. I had them stage a modern townhouse in Costa Mesa near the beach. Unfortunately, the staging style they chose did not match the aesthetic of the property at all. I am not a designer, so I typically trust their vision and let them take the lead. This time, I reached out to their team and simply asked if we could swap out a few items to make the space feel more modern or beachy. I was told I would need to pay a restocking fee. That response was frustrating. I had referred them many jobs and clients in the past, and while the fee itself was not a large amount, it felt unnecessary and left a bad impression. They did eventually waive the fee, which I appreciated, but the situation already felt mishandled. Fast forward a bit. The property did not sell, and I requested that it be de-staged. Their team came out a few days later and removed the furniture. A few months after that, they emailed both me and my client, who was the actual party to the staging contract, claiming there was a prorated balance due for a few extra days the furniture remained in the home. The amount was under $400. The contract was between my client and 1st Stage, not me, so I was confused as to why I was included. Shortly after, Mark Sutton emailed me directly asking if I could take care of the payment by the next day. I found that extremely unprofessional. Agents are the ones who bring them business, and asking me to personally pay an invoice that had nothing to do with me showed a real lack of business judgment. I expressed my disappointment with their customer service, and the only response I received was a payment link. If you are looking for a stager who truly feels like a partner and values long-term relationships, I would think twice before using this company. In my experience, once an issue arises, you are treated like just another number, and preserving relationships does not seem to be a priority.

What an amazing experience we had with Janice and the entire team! Not only are they creative, hard…read moreworking, and professional, but they have the most beautiful and quality items! You can put your complete trust that they will stage your house to perfection so that it will look great for the photos and the tours!! Our home went into escrow 4 days after listing and we received $100,000 over asking price! The 1st stage service is a great value and will pay off tremendously in the end.

I normally stage all of my listings on my own, but since this was 2+ hour drive for me, I decided…read moreto try a staging company and they did not disappoint! They really transformed the house into a home with just the right amount of appropriate furniture for the style of home. Highly recommended!

I have hired alongside my real estate clients Simply Staging multiple times. We have been very…read morehappy with the service and quality from beginning to end. They are extremely efficient from scheduling, getting a quote, install and removal. The furniture and decor is top notch and fits with the design of the home. We will continue to work with them on future projects.

I can't recommend Lindsey enough! From the very beginning, she was professional, responsive, and so…read moreeasy to communicate with. She was always on time, listened carefully to what I wanted, and really understood my style and vision. She helped organize and decorate my business studio in a way that feels both beautiful and functional. She had a great eye for detail and made the entire process feel effortless. I never felt like she was pushing her own ideas--instead, she took the time to understand my taste and brought it to life even better than I had imagined. Working with her was such a positive experience, and my studio is now a space that I genuinely love walking into every day. If you're looking for someone who is talented, organized, reliable, and truly cares about creating a space that reflects you, I highly recommend her!

Lindsey exceeded our expectations and gave us a fair price to stage several rooms in our home. Our…read morehome sold in just 10 days because of her staging. We received so many compliments. Can't thank her enough!

was looking for a design element to lighten up a kitchen that was in danger of taking on a…read more"dark-and-cave-like" appearance (especially with the expresso colored cabinets) after ALL the walls turned out to be load-bearing and had to stay -- so much for the original open-kitchen concept. at Mastercraft's showroom in Murietta (the company charged with actually doing the work), noticed the reclaimed wood from Poppa's Barn, and decided to use it to side the kitchen island. like everything else in the remodel, came out even better than expected. picked up a Poppa's Barn brochure for ideas for the rest of the house. will keep you posted.

Had my completely reclaimed wood accent wall installed today and couldn't be happier! Has truly…read moretransformed the room. The quality of the reclaimed wood is exceptional and I highly recommend this company!

Kristen also upgraded my kitchen for me. She took it from a basic kitchen to a modern, sleek, and…read morehigh quality kitchen! She connected me with quality tradesmen who were a pleasure to work with. She changed my tile backsplash to quartz to match my existing countertops. She removed cabinets and the old hood to replace it with a stunning custom plaster hood. Everything looks so cohesive and elevated!

Kristen is the best designer I've met. She pays attention to the small details, has great supplier…read moreand contractor contacts, keeps a light positive attitude throughout the entire experience, follows up regularly, quick to respond to texts or emails, and is just an overall great support during the remodel. We ended up remodeling our entire house, taking out walls, new kitchen, 3 new bathrooms, new floors, paint, closets, replaced doors to 8' solid wood doors, and Pinkys Iron Door french doors to the office. I mean honestly, our house looks totally different inside, all brand new. All of the finishes and touches flow perfectly together making the house feel airy and light. I think Kristen's pricing is a bargain for the service and involvement she gives. Having her help with the remodel reduced our stress levels by 1000% by helping us find the finishing items and make decisions that we'd get stuck on. She has a great eye for this stuff, and you will not regret hiring Kristen. I'll update my posting with more pictures soon, still need to get some art on the walls and wrap up a few minor things.

Elite Renovations & Design just finished painting the exterior of my Canyon Lake home. The quality…read moreof their work was amazing, and their pricing was fair. I recommend them to anyone in the Canyon Lake area.

Been having issues with my hot water heater and told them what was going on and how we've been…read moretrying to fix it. They sent someone out who basically called us dumb, showed us how to turn it on (even though it was the same way we've been doing) and then left. 10 minutes later when it turned off, they came back, treated us like we were an inconvenience, spent less than 2 minutes looking at it and said we just need to replace the whole thing when it is already brand new. They scammed us and hsa of money and won't come back to fix it when they didn't spend more than 5 minutes combined in the 2 trips they were here and Jamie was EXTREMELY rude and spiteful on the phone and told us that it isnt their problem anymore. TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE. Would NOT recommend if you want things done and to be treated with respect.

Joseph did an excellent job on our kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry room cabinetry and countertop…read moredesign and installations, and linen closet cabinetry too. Thank you Joe for all your help on our project!

Joseph designed a beautiful entertainment center just the way I requested it to be. His installer…read moredid a fabulous job getting my huge TV to fit perfect in the design. Now I can sit and admire my entertainment center with the beautiful fireplace on changing colors.

I just finished my full house remodel with Stephanie being the designer and helping me manage the…read moreentire project. The entire house! I didn't know what I was signing up for as I am a single mom with two little kids, but Stephanie was so patient, extremely helpful and went out of her way to make this remodel as easy for me as possible. It all started with me sharing some of the ideas of what I was envisioning and she brought everything to life! From putting finishes/ materials together and making everything easy for me to pick, to sourcing, comparing prices, negotiating to get me the best price...to working with multiple different contractors and vendors (because I had a short timeline to get everything done). I don't know how she does it, but she was organized, composed and always solved problems before I even knew about them. What a blessing to have her by my side with this remodel. Everything turn out absolutely exactly how I wanted and my house is like the talk of the town for a while! Definitely talk to Stephanie so she can point you in the right direction or form a plan just for you!

Stephanie was very talented and had great attention to detail in the consultation as well as in…read moremaking recommendations on keeping our vision affordable as well as beautiful! Another good thing is she has solid connections with contractors and vendors to make it a smoother implementation. You will be blessed to choose her!

10/10! I requested a kitchen interior design and received exactly what I was told I would get! Guan…read moreis amazing and very patient with my revisions and worked quickly and diligently! I tried many different remodel apps and was not getting anywhere near the custom look I needed. I can't wait to see how everything looks in real life. Price was very reasonable.

Make sure you specifically ask what additional fees will be added on to your design/project. Also,…read moreask the status of your budget throughout the design. We learned the hard way and were blind sided by the owner, Michael. We asked for a certain budget and found out through our meeting he was indeed 8k over and never told us anything until we asked about it. Also, expect him to beat around the bush when you ask him direct questions. Due to the misleading information, we decided to no longer request his services. I attempted to resolve the issue with Michael by just requesting a partial refund of the initial deposit, due to the misleading information and lackluster performance. However, he was so professional, where he actually chose to ignore my message and ran off with my money. Overall, I do not recommend this business.

Before and After pictures! Very happy with the work Chris Oliva did with my bathroom remodel. Got…read more8 estimates and so glad I went with him. They were great to work with, clean and respectful, and fair priced. Would highly recommend Chris if you need a project done

I can't recommend Oliva Enterprise highly enough! They completely transformed my kitchen and…read morebrought my vision to life. From the start they really listened to what I wanted and worked closely with my budget--never cutting corners, just finding smart ways to maximize every dollar. The custom cabinets they built are absolutely stunning--so much attention to detail and craftsmanship. They were professional, punctual, and communicated every step of the way. The entire process felt smooth and stress-free, and the final result is better than I ever imagined. If you're looking for a team who's talented, trustworthy, and easy to work with--this is the team for you! I'm in love with my new kitchen!