they have a lot to offer! our sales person was personable and knowledgeable about the product and…read morevalue. Robert was low key and not an aggressive sales person. he helped answeing questions and let us make the final decision, no pressure!

We have a maple Scandinavian dining room set my parents gave us as a wedding present. When the kids…read morewere little years back, the original seat fabric got all stained and nasty with milk, etc. We went to an undisclosed interior design place and replaced the fabric with marine grade vinyl and thick padding. The result was horrendous. The vinyl was tucked, unprofessionally with big seams/creases at the corners, like a do it yourself job. We didn't care at the time - as long as it held up for the next 10 years, we were good. Come 2020 and that vinyl is getting annoying. Our butts stick to them, the chairs noticeably look bad relative to the rest of our furnishing, and most importantly, the kids aren't leaving have half their food on the seats. Santa Barbara Design Center has been here for a while and I stopped in randomly on the way to Home Improvement. I was introduced to Michael, a knowledgeable and personable chap. I showed him an online picture of the original chair, and that I wanted to restore the seat to its original, sleek, sculptural and refined splendor. He said no problem, provided a couple of premium quality fabric books, and we were on our way. We picked out the fabric and brought the chairs in. Michael commented "my god, who did this work?" 50% down and ten days later, chairs were done, with a message "come down and make sure you are happy." My wife and I looked, were pleased - Michael responded with "here's something that bothers me, I want you to see..." He flipped the chair over and on the bottom, the seat fabric was stapled just outside of the underside frame. You wouldn't see it normally, but from a distance or looking down from the side, you might. Immediately we thought the same thing, yeah, that's not ideal. He said it shouldn't be done like this, let me redo it for you, no charge. His upholsterer redid it, and boy those 8 chairs look great, almost better than the original! The seats came out sleek and wonderfully curved over the underlying pad. The fabric is comfortable, soft and elegant - couldn't be happier. The interior of SBDC fills a warehouse space and contains just about everything; furniture, rugs, lamps, etc. The staff were COVID compliant, and Michael was a dream to work with. He has an excellent eye for detail, is easy to work with, and is an honest broker; I wish we had more projects for him!

We recently hired Antoinette to help us with the structural remodel on a house we just bought. She…read morewas so on point with her suggestions and advice/insight as to how we can transform this property! I especially appreciated her offering multiple design options in each area of the house where we might have to compromise due to budget restrictions. She was attentive, instinctive and thorough--and conscientious of time too--very considerate. And having watched so many episodes of "Fixer Upper" now, I am convinced she is Joanna Gaines' twin sister!! :) Her expertise is truly comparable to that of Joanna Gaines and I feel so fortunate to have her "on my team." She is two scoops of awesome and I highly recommend her!

Antoinette and her team are creative, adaptable and listened carefully to our needs and desires…read more They are detail-oriented and conscientious. It is a pleasure to work with them. We recommend them highly.

We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Madison Nicole Design and her entire team. They…read moretransformed our kitchen into a space that is not only stunning but incredibly organized and easy to use--it has truly changed how we live in our home. Everything feels intentional, functional, and beautiful, and we constantly have fun receiving compliments and questions from friends who can't stop admiring it. Madison also designed our lighting, which is nothing short of breathtaking, and helped us select furniture for our living room, dining room, and bedroom. Every piece is top quality, thoughtfully chosen, and as practical as it is beautiful. Our home feels cohesive, elevated, and perfectly suited to us. We have so much affection and admiration for Madison and her team--they are incredibly talented, professional, and a genuine joy to work with, and we think the absolute world of them.

We bought a home in Santa Barbara in January 2022. Realizing we would make major decor changes we…read morediscovered Madison Nicole Design on Yelp. We knew from our first interview with Madison that she was the designer for us. She understood our style and helped us complete the job within our budget and time frame. Her use of technology allowed her to assist our contractor with floor plans and elevations. It was a six month process and with Madison and her assistant Tia's help we now have the home of our dreams.

I met David by chance in late 2016 and hired him to help us map out a complete remodel of our…read morehistoric home that needed a complete overhaul. David was really patient with us as we didn't have the biggest budget and helped us with not only a well laid out floor plan for our changing needs (it was very funky before) but also helped with our project management which I found incredibly helpful. Most important, we didn't have to hire a separate designer. He suggested very thoughtful period centric elements to build in and materials, tiles, and color schemes to ensure our home had the right feel. He introduced me to some really beautiful and unique materials I'd have never found. In the end we finished everything (including the landscaping) in 2019 before the pandemic to enjoy full time home living. My last comment is that David also works fairly quickly. Our street is older had many architects remodeling our neighbors and it seemed we had the fastest process with getting our plans completed. Highly recommend David.

Attempting any new project whether a home remodel or commercial build-out is overwhelming for…read moreanyone but hiring the right architect with experience and approach can make all the difference. That's why I hired David Watkins Design, to help guide me through the process. David has a proven track record that you can see in his well organized attention to detail, while making sure he communicates through every step of the way. His good relations and many years of working with The City of Santa Barbara has made what could be a frustrating and overwhelming task for the average person, a breeze. David always makes himself available to discuss and update me on my project. I would recommend David Watkins Design to anyone who wants to get the job done right, while having a personalized experience throughout the process.

We recently drove up to Carpinteria to purchase the gorgeous Cassetta Festonata Atlas 40 " planter…read more This design center is so amazing, with exceptional planters and unique garden statuary, that it is well worth the two-hour drive up from LA. The owner and staff are very knowledgeable and friendly, and they offer a discount on bags of soil with a purchase. The planter, which was handcrafted in Italy, is very solid and durable and heavy! The staff put it on top of cardboard in my SUV with a forklift, and I had to be careful driving with it in my backseat (where it stayed for more than a week because my boyfriend's teen sons weren't sure they could move it out of my car and up two flights of stairs to the roof patio). We finally got it out of my car and put it in place and it is stunning!!! It is a piece of art, and a beautiful, breathable container for our beloved Dahlia bushes.

I managed to find my first Christmas cactus here. Can't wait for the holidays to see it bloom. Not…read morereally a shop for plants but if you need pots or a fountain, she's got you covered. We fell in love with one but have nowhere to put it.

I tried to purchase bed sheets from Cabana for my 12th anniversary. I needed the best…read more I decided to purchase local versus the Internet, as I needed a knowledgeable person. Over several days I engaged in 3 conversations with a Cabana salesperson. She recommended their house brand (Matouk) and assured me Matouk was a "best seller" and "Cabana carried nothing but the best". Over subsequent conversations it was clear that the salesperson could not answer basic questions such as "why is Matouk your best seller?" I prompted her to discuss thread counts and cotton types, but she was mostly stumped. She eventually admitted that she never used a Matouk product. I had the impression that she had never used a fine linen product. I eventually found a sell on the Internet with a tremendous amount of knowledge that made me feel safe in my decision. I also felt like I learned something, other than what is the "best seller". I spent 15 minutes on the phone with an expert and made the decision....that was a savings when you consider I got nowhere with Cabana in over an hour of discussions and research. I spent slightly more, approximately $1000, on the Internet than I would have spent at Cabana, but for my 12th anniversary I needed to be 100% certain that I would not be disappointed. I also felt better telling my partner all about the type of cotton, thread count, etc., rather than simply saying "happy anniversary, the Sales person told me it is there best seller".

The staff are very friendly and helpful. Loved the indoor and outdoor showrooms...lots of…read moreinventory to see.

We absolutely loved working with Christine Bergman of "Styled and Staged". Her "reading" of our…read moreSanta Barbara area West-Indian themed home was so insightful. The requested partial staging was fairly priced and the results just stunning. Not only beautiful enhancements, but small thoughtful touches to add warmth and a sense of "home". Especially in a time of sudden and drastic changes in the RE market (pandemic), her gorgeous furniture and accent pieces very definitely made our home "shine" to best advantage and greatly helped us to sell. We highly recommend Styled and Staged to any wishing to sell their homes--to do so will be a huge advantage. Thank you Christine & Team for being so wonderful at your job and so delightfully easy to work with!

After months of building, patching, painting, installing and generally remodeling the whole house,…read moreit's time to sell. Now you want it to look it's best! The house will be listed in 3 weeks and I need someone to stage the house; to add the finishing touches. I interviewed several staging companies. The last person I called before making a final decision was Christine Cowles Bergamin at Styled & Staged Santa Barbara. Of all the staging companies that came to my house she spent the most time. Christine and her husband Mauricio are a terrific team. They spent time measuring rooms, taking pictures and really getting a feel for the house. I was very impressed and decided to hire them on the spot. Within a day I received a detailed written estimate. She recommended which rooms were most important for staging and what I could do to save some money. I decided to do more than less and she got to work. A few days before my property went on the market, Christine and her husband got to work. They spent two full days "dressing" the house. Christine obsessed over every tiny detail. Furniture came in and then came out, pictures in pictures out: It was a frenzy of activity, finding just the right pieces for the space. Staged & Styled SB converted my house from a nicely remodeled house into a high end luxury home. A professional photographer, a great agent and a fabulous staging company and my home was listed on a Thursday. The next day I received multiple offers and accepted the best offer Saturday. All this before the open house on Sunday! A professional staging company is a must. The property shows better in the MLS listing and creates a real "buzz". There's more interest, more offers and it sells fast! Thank you Christine and Mauricio. I couldn't have done it without you! Brian P. Goleta

After four years our kitchen remodel continues to amaze us. Highest quality and workmanship…read more Absolutely gorgeous. Karen and Clay Farr

Candice was great to work with. I loved all her design ideas. The best thing about hiring her as…read morean interior designer is that she is also the project manager of the remodel. She dealt with all the subcontractors making it stress-free and not having to worry about dealing with confronting contractors if something wasn't done right. She did our front yard landscape project. I can't wait for her to redo our bathrooms and kitchen.

Lisa goes the extra mile. She is professional yet friendly bringing a confident approach to her…read morework. With the vast array of choices, it can be a bit overwhelming. Yet, Lisa will ask the right questions to help you get to the best solution. She is organized & brings the samples with her. Another company we met did not have one of the sample colors and had we not checked around, we would have missed the best match in color. What a relief to know Lisa is on it. We will update this review with photos once the blinds are installed. Thank you Lisa. You will be so happy you picked Coastal Design.

As a person who doesn't have much of an interior design touch, I trusted Lisa with her…read morerecommendation on shutter/shade style, and she did not disappoint! She was patient and responsive with all my questions throughout the design process. We had an enjoyable time working with Lisa and her installation partner Paul from start to finish. Thank you both for helping us piece together our new home, we appreciate all your hard work!

I have utilized Janelle's design services several times for both real estate staging and light…read moreconstruction design. In all cases, my clients have been exceptionally happy with the results and Janelle's attention to detail. She and her team are timely, organized, and professional. I really appreciate the extra care that goes into staging each property in its best light. All of the properties that she has staged for us have sold quickly, and above the asking price. Janelle is a consummate professional with an eye for fine design, and it shows in everything she does!

What a beautiful showroom! Not only do they have furniture but they had a great selection of…read morefabrics by the yard, flooring, window treatments, even wallpaper! We got a beautiful comforter set, quality is amazing! Where have they been all my life!! We had also priced out a sectional sofa at a store in Ventura and Janelle was able to get the same thing, better quality, for $750 CHEAPER and custom in 4 weeks! Love this place! Thanks Janelle :)