I had a disappointing experience at the Menlo Park store. I drove up from San Francisco while…read moresetting up my new place and was hoping to get real guidance choosing a carpet. Instead, the associate I spoke with came across as condescending and dismissive. When I showed him a carpet I'd found online, he didn't really try to help or explain options; it felt like he just wanted to move me along. He repeatedly pointed out that the carpets I was considering were "cheap," and when he mentioned another one was around $4,000, it came with a "well, that's expensive -- what's your budget?" tone rather than an attempt to genuinely guide me. I went in because I'm not an expert and wanted knowledgeable advice, but I left feeling unwelcome and talked down to, which was disappointing given the positive reviews I had read beforehand.

The show room is limitless as the quality of the rugs. What…read moreis even better is the service. Rico and Alberto are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Great professionals, they made the whole process easy and enjoyable. Very trustworthy people.

We are so grateful for Jessica's help in getting a permit for our addition. It's been a long…read moreprocess which she forewarned us about. We've never worked with an architect before so we didn't know what to expect. Jessica is a great listener. She actually listens to her clients and makes recommendations based on that. We highly recommend Jessica! We look forward to the completion of our project. Thank you Jessica and your team!

Thank you JSD for taking on our "small" addition of bedroom extension with full bath. Jessica and…read moreteam were easy to work with and answered/addressed our every concern and request. I provided her with an Illustrator idea plan that she changed into the legal schedules for city approval. Although we did not tap into her interior design expertise we witnessed a detailed oriented creative problem solver every step of our architect client relationship. Cheers!

My parents' home is filled with beautiful Selby House furniture. The owner of Selby House is now a…read morefriend of theirs and is happy to do in-house consultations on their new furniture "needs." I can't shop here yet but maybe one day... and, until then, I can sit on my parents' Selby House couch :)

Expensive, nice furniture. Helpful staff. Good return policy. Free deliveries. If I ever had…read moreenough money, I would try to take advantage of those features. As it stands now, I am content to look covetously in the window as I walk by.

Penny and Colette are simply a phenomenal team. They were like my fairy god-mothers, transforming…read moreour once simple and empty house into an impressive and eye catching home. We wanted our interiors to be decorated in an elegant yet comfortable fashion, while having a short time period to do so before the holiday rush of entertaining family and guests. Penny and Colette both delivered flawlessly and we couldn't be happier with the results. They were extremely efficient and cognizant of our short window of time but were still able to choose artistic pieces within our tastes and budget. All the while, they made the process fun and exciting. I can't even begin to express the joy I feel every time I walk into the house to see the amazing transformation. They've managed to make my home an escape, all in a matter of a few days! We are so thoroughly impressed and grateful to have worked with Elements in Design and undoubtedly will be referring to them for our design needs in the future.

Penny helped us update an older home we bought on the Peninsula. She gave us lots of choices, had…read moregreat ideas ranging from very practical to outside the box designs. She was available to meet both during and outside of business hours. The project stayed within the budget we gave her and completed on time. Penny has a work crew that was really fantastic. Great craftsmen, who would redo something if it wasn't up to Penny's high standards. If her team committed to being at our house at 8:30, they were usually sitting in the cars outside our house at 8:15. I highly recommend working with Penny

Naomi knows style and service, and that is clear in everything she does. She put together a…read morecustomized plan for us, using her extensive network, and made every step of our redesign easy. If something wasn't quite right, she fixed it, and we love our finished product. She's fun to work with, super responsive and knows what looks good. Thank you, Naomi!

I recently worked with Naomi and she did an exceptional job…read more When I approached Naomi, I was struggling to develop a vision for my Austin home. She not only helped me define that vision but executed it on my behalf. I wanted to incorporate my love for Californian design accents while honoring the Austin-style architecture of my home. Naomi has the ability to blend these elements together through her thoughtful use of color, texture, and furniture. The quality of the materials she sourced exceeded my expectations, especially given the tight deadline I provided. With last-minute requests, she managed everything with remarkable organization and the same attention to detail as if she'd had more time. Would definitely recommend.

Worked with them on a partial interior redesign of our living and dining spaces, and I have to say…read morethey bring a rare mix of vision and practicality. From the first meeting, the team took the time to understand not just how we use the space, but also what kind of atmosphere we wanted for family dinners and evenings with friends. They proposed solutions that were modern yet warm, clean lines natural materials and lighting choices that make the space feel inviting without being overdesigned. What I really appreciated was their attention to detail. Things like flow between the kitchen and dining area, sightlines to the garden and even how the furniture would interact with the architecture, all of it was considered. Communication was excellent throughout: clear updates, quick responses and they navigated the city requirements smoothly so I didn't have to. The result feels both stylish and deeply livable. Hosting dinners now feels effortless, the layout encourages conversation and the finishes add just the right amount of elegance. If you care about design that balances beauty with functionality, this team delivers. They're not just designing a house, they're designing a home.

I was ready to be impressed when I interview Malika for my house as I saw her "Startrek" House in…read morethe Wall Street Journal. However, after speaking with her, I can't believe her lack of knowledge for my City. It appears she only knows how to build modern houses in Los Altos. Chip, her partner had previously helped us with a small additional over 15 years ago. I felt he was much more grounded and gave sound advice instead of a sales job that was going to cost a lot more just for bragging rights.

We worked with Allen through Bay Builders and he did a great job bringing my vision to life. I had…read morea lot of ideas, but didn't know where to start and Allen patiently guided me through the process, answering all my questions big or small. We really appreciated his attentiveness. I would definitely recommend Sofiov and especially Allen for interior design needs.

Allen did an incredible job designing our new kitchen and 3 bathrooms in San Carlos. He was…read moremeticulous in his preparation and guided us throughout the whole project. He worked with us on selecting materials and knew exactly the vibe we were going for. His visualizations matched the final result almost exactly. We could not recommend Allen enough. Thank you!

Maureen is absolutely exceptional -- we could not have found a better designer for our renovation…read more We worked with her on two bathrooms (guest and primary) as well as our primary bedroom, with all construction happening while we were away traveling, and the experience could not have been smoother. We loved partnering with Maureen on the design. She made the entire process feel seamless and stress-free, helping us bring our vision to life while elevating it in ways we couldn't have done on our own. For every decision, whether it was shower tiles or cabinetry wood, she presented us with a thoughtfully curated set of options, saving us from hours of researching online and in-store. She also provided invaluable guidance on where to invest and where to be more cost-efficient, all without ever compromising on quality. I also cannot emphasize enough how incredible Maureen's eye for design is along with her ability to tailor her recommendations and the design to your personal style and goals. During the renovation, we were traveling internationally and so Maureen managed the overall project, sharing regular updates and photos. We're incredibly grateful we trusted Maureen with our home and are thrilled (though not surprised) that the end result was perfect and exceeded all expectations. We recommend her without hesitation and would absolutely work with her again.

Maureen helped us design two bathrooms and was amazing! She helped us focus in on our style and…read morereally narrowed down the options so we didn't get overwhelmed. She also suggested a great contractor who did a fantastic job executing the plans. Thanks, Maureen!