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 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.

I have had nothing but the pleasure of working with Beverly Stadler and her Group at Design Focus…read morefor more then 10 years now. She has been working closely with our clientele, have been keeping them happy, as well as have been a vital part of our business, branding, and have become a part of our family here with us. I don't know anyone who knows Interior Design, Materials, and Color as well as she does and has proven not just to me but our clients why her input is so important. It is further proof of her expertise that our medical clients in most occasions decide to continue working with Beverly to custom design their homes. I highly recommend working with her and will continue to do so.

Working with Beverly was truly a pleasure! She is incredibly talented and so easy to work with…read more She provided great advice that made my home look amazing. I would hire her again in a minute and would recommend her to anyone who wants to live or work in a lovely environment.

Ammie was fantastic to work with. My condo in northern Los Angeles needed serious touch-ups after…read morebeing rented out for 10 years, and I didn't know where to start. After seeing her portfolio, I was a little self-conscious about my very "normal" place, but Ammie immediately made the process comfortable and collaborative. She created a clean, cohesive design plan, helped me review painting and carpeting quotes to make sure pricing was reasonable, and recommended furniture options across different budgets. Everything felt practical, thoughtful, and easy to execute. The space looks completely refreshed now. I'm very happy with the result and would absolutely recommend Ammie.

I'm so glad I found Ammie to work with on remodeling my first home! She responded so quickly when I…read morereached out for an inquiry and took the time to answer all my questions. She never pressured me while I was still considering whether to get an interior designer or not, and she was very upfront about her costs and services. She made the whole process really comfortable. When Ammie came to see the space, she had an eye for making the house a home. She immediately knew to recommend adding a kitchen island. This was something I was actually going back and forth on for a really long time, and I had so many people telling me not to do it and how it would look weird or there wouldn't be enough space in the kitchen, etc. After renovations, I'm so glad we got an island because it's functional and it really elevates the space, I love it. All her measurements and recommendations are spot on. Ammie took a lot of stress and weight off my shoulders because I knew whatever she recommended was in my best interest and aesthetic. I also asked so many questions and she was always prompt to answer. 10/10 recommend working with Ammie on your next design project. Thank you Ammie! :)

I have partnered with Cindy Horner Designs on numerous window replacement installations, and the…read moreexperience is always top-notch. As a manufacturer and installer, I really appreciate working with a designer who understands the technical requirements of window systems just as much as the aesthetic side. Cindy is excellent at helping clients select products that improve energy efficiency and home value without compromising the architectural integrity of the house. Her project management skills are impressive--she ensures that everything is measured correctly, ordered on time, and that the site is ready for our crew. Working with Cindy makes our job easier and ensures the homeowner gets a perfect result every time. If you want a designer who knows how to handle the "heavy lifting" of a renovation while keeping everything beautiful, Cindy Horner is the best in the business!

I reached out to Cindy Horner Designs to help me decorate my studio, and I couldn't be happier with…read morethe results! Working with a smaller space can be tricky, but Cindy knew exactly how to maximize the layout while making it look incredibly stylish and high-end. She has a brilliant eye for scale and helped me pick out furniture and decor pieces that made the studio feel open, airy, and sophisticated. She perfectly captured the vibe I was going for and brought in textures and colors I never would have thought of on my own. The transformation is night and day it finally feels like a "home" and not just a small space. If you need someone who can handle anything from a full house to a single studio with the same level of care and expertise, Cindy is the best in the business

I would highly recommend 27 Diamonds Interior Design--they always exceed my expectations! I'm a…read morereturn client, and once again, they delivered an outstanding experience. This time, Veronica helped me accessorize my home, and if I could, I would give her even more stars. She truly brought everything together in a way I couldn't have done myself. Veronica was professional, incredibly kind, and went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect. I especially appreciated how she stayed within my budget while still achieving such a high-end look. I'm really enjoying my home now--it feels both luxurious and comfortable. I'm beyond pleased with the results and would highly recommend Veronica and her entire team to anyone looking to elevate their space. Thank you, Veronica and the 27 Diamonds, for such outstanding service!

We've requested a whole house design with 27 Diamonds, and Sanaz took care of us very well! It was…read moreour first home, so there was plenty to be done (from changing kitchen cabinets, to complete remodel of the living room). Initially we had a consultation at the empty house to discuss the ideas my wife and I had for the each room, show her our favorite colors, what we planned on using each room, and immediately on the spot she came up with great suggestions already! We got a more elaborate design document with the proposed changes that she made, and everything was extremely helpful, from choosing decoration to the furniture quality and colors that would go well. All the process was very smooth and both Sanaz and her whole team were extremely responsive all the time, taking care of our requests with a lot of thought. Given that the house needed some renovations, she recommended a contractor that did the work perfectly (thanks, Ivan!) from Redesign Construction, and for final delivery of all furniture, everything was handled by 27 Diamonds with white glove delivery. I highly recommend Sanaz and her whole team to work on your house design. We love every single room! Thank you, Sanaz and team! :)

I have purchased one full custom wall system in 2020 for my study. Sure it was a bit pricey and it…read morewas worth the look and design compared to the other units I was looking at during that time. The initial order and delivery was fine and every thing arrived as ordered except for one slightly crushed leg. It was no big deal since I could hide against the wall during install. Installation is fairly straightforward and the unit came out looking gorgeous. Over the years, I have filled up the shelves and started looking to add more shelving / cabinets to the unit and that is when the problem started. I noticed that one of the original 31" wide shelving was starting to sag due to the weight of the books so I have to rearrange the books to take some weight off the longer shelves. I decided to add more height to the shelving (it was 8' tall when ordered and I wanted to add 2' length to it. They also comp'ed me at the time for that crushed leg and gave me a replacement for free. However, the extension pieces arrived in a different finish of aluminum and it took them 2 more tries to get the finishing correct. I ordered some aluminum shelves online for added strength but when they arrived, I realized they they are only 8" deep and not the 12" that I thought I was gonna get. CS was like tough luck. I was going to add 4 more open cabinet boxes to house my books due to the need for structure and strength for the books that I own. I got a quote in 2022 and it was $2850 at the time for them). I was busy with work so didn't complete the purchase back then. Fast forward to end of 2024 and beginning of 2025, I needed to reorganize my office so I wanted to order the cabinets now. I got in touch with them and they said they can't reactivate the old invoice and had to start fresh. So I booked a design consultation and the designer had not done his homework and look into the dimensions of my old unit. He gave me the standard quote for the cabinets for 2750 shipped. I reviewed the invoice and noticed that the depth is incorrect (1" deeper than my space would allow). I had to reschedule another Zoom Meeting with him to go over the detail dimensions once again. This time, they came back with a quote of $5280 shipped! That is almost double of what was previously quoted in 2022. He cited that is due to increase in material costs. Mind you that these are not fancy hardwood cabinets. Instead, they are just cheap laminate particle board boxes... Needless to say, I would not be buying from them any more since it is such a rip off. There is no way that particle board could have gone up from 2850 to 5250 in 2 years. I have contracted with a local Phoenix cabinet builder to build solid walnut boxes for 20% of Modern Shelving is trying to charge me for their laminate cabinets

Like so many others, the design process was great, and everything after that - fulfillment,…read moreinstallation, customer service - left much to be desired. I ordered my system in late November 2024, and it took through May 2025 to correctly receive all the parts I needed. I lost count of the number of times I had to go back to customer service to say that the wrong parts were delivered, items were damaged or produced incorrectly, or pieces remained missing. It felt like receiving a grab bag of components each time I received a package - a little of something useful, a whole lot of random metal crap that didn't match. Customer service stopped responding for days or weeks at a time, and I had to resort to hunting them down on social media to get a response. The installation process as an individual homeowner was difficult at best, particularly hard when you are trying to make pieces come together with components that don't match the instructions. There are many logical ways these shelves COULD be fit together to last decades, and yet Modern Shelving followed none of those best practices. While I like the look of the (finally) completed product, it feels like a very expensive miracle that it came together.

Excellent experience with my carpet stair installation! I sent photos and measurements to several…read moreflooring companies. Many never responded, and others came back with prices that were far higher than expected. Mac Flooring responded quickly, provided a fair and competitive quote, and scheduled the installation right away. The installers were professional, courteous, and efficient, and the finished stairs look fantastic. I would definitely use Mac Flooring again and highly recommend them!

I'm still reminded daily of their install and lack of attention. When I pointed out the same board…read morepattern repeated four times (that were all side by side), they wanted to charge me for fixing it. At this point, they had worn me down by their endless issues and I couldn't take it anymore. Avoid them

Exceptional Interior Designer Who Stepped In and Delivered!…read moreI cannot recommend Courtney Pena Design enough. She was brought on fairly late into a remodel of a boutique hotel project that had been permitted as a like for like remodel which would not have met current code. She was brought in by the Client and we shared our concerns with possible code issues and she worked tirelessly side by side with the Architect re-laying out all the interiors of the rooms and bathroom that needed to be revised and streamlined. Despite the time pressure and the complexity of the changes, they jumped in immediately, quickly identified what needed improvement, and delivered thoughtful, well-executed solutions. Their ability to understand the project's vision, simplifying the layout, and enhance functionality was exactly what the hotel needed. Communication was smooth, turnaround times were impressive, and the quality of the design work exceeded our expectations. We're incredibly grateful for their professionalism, flexibility, and talent. We highly recommend Courtney and her team for any project--especially those that need a skilled, and creative expert to bring everything together seamlessly. Beyond that she and Christian are so nice and motivating, great with our subcontractors and everyone loved them. It was always a pleasure to see her at the site. I cannot recommend them enough.

Courtney Pena Design is as good as it gets. She is so talented at what she does and her work is…read moreincredible. Her personality makes communicating with her so fun. She truly has the best style and energy. Couldn't recommend her and her business more!! She's the best of the BEST! You will 100% exceed satisfaction choosing to work with her.