I could write pages about the excellent work done by Jo-Ann Capelaci and Deidre Taylor…read more I knew I needed major changes in my home with a vague idea of what I wanted - master bath, kitchen, lighting, flooring, paint and window treatments. Jo-Ann was one of many designers I reached out to, but she was the first to engage in a meaningful conversation. An appointment was set and Deidre came to my home for the initial consultation. She spent time getting to know me along with my likes and dislikes. The guidance and direction they provided was phenomenal. They both exude a calmness that helped make this all manageable. I would absolutely recommend Jo-Ann, Deidre and the rest of her associates - I could not be happier with the results. They exceeded my expectations and left me with a home I love.

I met JoAnn at various local networking events. She always had something interesting and relate…read moreable to share when it was time for her to speak about her business. This is why when I bought a house I thought to call her for some advice and guidance. She met me at the new home as well as at some stores to help me sort through some of the more important decisions like COLOR. The questions she asked me while in my new home made me think, and actually saved me money because she brought up a few things I would never have thought of and I ended up going in a different (better) direction. Her knowledge and experience, along with her kind and calm demeanor took a lot of my stress away as I was making these important decisions about my new (first) home! I look forward to working with her again when we decide to do more improvements.

Teri was wonderful to work with. She was very patient with us and always available when we had…read morequestions. She transformed our house into a home. Highly recommended.

I am a firm believer that Teri's proven ability as a stager is a key…read morecomponent to my success as a seller's agent. I engage Teri for every listing so she can insure that a property looks its absolute best when it hits the market. She is right on point when she tells client's "First impressions are everything!" Teri's warm and diplomatic approach with my clients helps to ease them into accepting her advise and quickly builds credibility. Her hands-on approach and extensive experience enables her to quickly evaluate and tackle each room. Her take charge attitude as a stager has earned my appreciation and more importantly, my respect.

Christina Duffy was a lifesaver after we found ourselves with an unexpected kitchen repair…read more Christina stepped in, narrowed our choices, and completely changed what was a daunting, anxiety-inducing experience into something we were excited to watch come to fruition. Christina went with us to slab yards to choose our quartzite. She coordinated cabinet and wall colors, designed new island and peninsula details, helped select hardware, and ultimately created a cohesive concept and color palette that lightened and refreshed the kitchen in ways we hadn't imagined possible.

Christina helped us completely transform our living room and family room. We had no idea where to…read morestart and she helped us decide what type of look/feel we wanted in our home and then brought it to life. She is extremely knowledgeable and helped source everything we needed from rugs to sofas to tables, lighting-- she even convinced me to get some plants which I love! Finally, she helped us finish each room with the little details that are also very "us," so it didn't feel like a staged home but feels like our home and a place that reflects our family. I highly recommend her.

Genoveve Serge works masterfully with her clients to capture their dreams and make them a reality.read more

This is the designer you're looking for! Two years ago I was…read moresearching for a designer/decorator to help me with a huge renovation project on my home, and Genoveve Serge was recommended to me. How lucky I got! The project was labor intensive and took nearly a year, and through every step of the process Genoveve was right there handling the contractors, the permits, the help with the overwhelming decisions on everything from flooring, to cabinets, plumbing fixtures, lighting, painting or wallpaper, fabrics and furniture...you name it. She was eager to listen to my ideas, and helped guide me through the design process from beginning to end, which was daunting, but would have been impossible without her. Even today, I can turn to her for advice and she's always reliable, very responsive, and genuinely caring for my needs. If you have a design project, large or small, and you are faced with the "where do I even start?" thoughts, call Genoveve. You will be in very capable hands and very glad you made the call.

I contacted Pacific Interior Design Group in need of some interior design help related to lighting…read more Denise responded quickly to my inquiry and said was not taking on new clients due to the holiday rush. She kindly recommended someone she personally works with regarding lighting and even followed up with me to see if I was able to contact them. Her customer care is genuine.

Denise is a whiz at her craft. She helped us design our dining room. She made sure to do…read morediscovery to figure out our style and made recommendations from there. She sent tips and tricks about measurement to ensure we were purchasing the right sizes of things to meet the needs of the space. Her recommendations fit within our budget and style. Denise made sure to send different ideas and followed up with links of where to purchase items. I can't recommend Denise enough!

I'll start by saying how amazing the service was that I received from Shir she was absolutely…read moreincredible!!! Regarding my bathroom, every small detail I wanted to change or adjust was handled quickly and with great precision. From the very beginning of the process, starting with the beautiful design created for me, all the way to selecting materials and through to the completion of the project everything was top-level. A huge thank you to the amazing team for the great cooperation and outstanding service. I highly, highly recommend them!!!!!

Working with Shir was such a wonderful experience. She was so easy to collaborate with and…read moreincredibly flexible. My mom was very involved in the design process, and Shir was able to balance both of our perspectives seamlessly -- which is no small task! She handled everything from major pieces like beds, couches, and chairs to smaller details like hardware, candles, and vases. Every choice felt intentional and cohesive. She really understood how to bring our modern-cozy vision to life while honoring the architecture of our Spanish-style home here in Southern California. Hiring Shir was absolutely worth it. Beyond her expert eye for design, you're paying for the time, clarity, and confidence that come with working with a true professional. We would've spent months second-guessing decisions (and probably made costly mistakes) trying to do this ourselves. Instead, we got a beautifully designed home that feels effortless and perfectly "us." Highly, highly recommend her for both big and small projects -- she's amazing at what she does.

Lisa is a wonderfully experienced and expert designer whose creative input, aesthetic vision and…read moreprofessional contacts were instrumental for the success of our home remodeling project. We consulted Lisa once we had already embarked on the project although I wish we had done it sooner. From the beginning, Lisa made us feel welcome and comfortable even though this was not a million dollar project. We appreciated her positive attitude and generous spirit. She provided key input on layout, design and materials as well as expert vendor recommendations for window treatments, closet solutions, lighting, tiles, fixtures, wall coverings, furniture and decor. Her rates were fair and she was always mindful of our budget and time constraints when recommending ideas and solutions. Lisa took time to understand our aesthetic preferences. She worked tirelessly to make sure that the contractor/ vendors delivered high quality results and on time. When we had a small issue with the closet vendor, she immediately escalated it and made sure that the work was completed to our satisfaction. Her thoughtful recommendations and painstaking attention to detail were critical in delivering results which are beautiful, functional, and harmonize well with the rest of the house. Special kudos to her for the kids bedroom, bathroom and powder room- they are stunning thanks to her vision and selection of paint colors, wallpaper and / materials. Finally, we had a lot of fun working with Lisa. Her high energy, enthusiasm and sense of humor took a lot of the stress out of remodeling and made us feel good throughout the process. We really appreciated the opportunity to work with Lisa and hope we get to collaborate again with her in the future

I was introduced to Lisa Merkle Design through an old and trusted business associate. After many…read moreyears of working with interior designers and contractors directly- I can say without a doubt that Lisa Merkle provided me with the most satisfying experience- Incredible Seamless and elevated, beautiful results and budget spent wisely with increased property value. Also, she watched for details and was able to get prices and secure resources I could never accomplish on my own. Lisa is an extremely talented designer with so many incredibly valuable industry connections to assist with whatever we needed, and assist with any glitches that might arise. She worked with me directly, and really listened to me and helped me develop ideas and vision. I am beyond thrilled with the project in my West Hollywood home. Her relaxed and friendly demeanor as well as her sense of style, made her seem like someone I would enjoy working with. I am absolutely in LOVE with everything. Her imagination, creativity and attention to detail was a very big help. She is professional, resourceful, trustworthy, and easy to work with. Her customer service and record keeping skills are first-rate. Also, she always had an eye on the contractor and workmanship details. I never would have known to watch for these things. Everything came in on time, on budget, and exceeded my expectations. The painters and assorted trades and workers she recommended were timely, considerate, and professional. The quality of all the design and construction work is excellent, and we saved on budget with beautiful results. I absolutely could not be more thrilled.