Annette Schutz and James Bacchi have created a warm and welcoming atmosphere at ArtHaus. When you…read morestop by, you'll no doubt have an interesting conversation, admire the art and the beautiful space, and think to yourself that you couldn't possibly afford the gorgeous paintings , photographs and sculptures. Look at the price tags, and you'll be pleasantly surprised. You might just walk out with an original:-)

South of Market, unpretentious and friendly. Owners James and Annette are true art lovers showing…read morethe work of new and established artists. Check it out.

I highly recommend the services of Aitchison Fine Art Advisory. Joy is kind, professional,…read morethorough, and a real advocate for her clients. She is prompt with email and communication and very knowledgeable. She answers your questions with clarity and thoroughness. For background, I cold emailed Joy in search of help to sell a family painting. She was very quick to respond, helped answer my questions, and found an avenue for selling the piece. As an individual seeking a professional art appraiser, I was impressed by her attention to detail and personalized client service. She made sure to understand my needs in this sale and advocated for my desires in the sale. I absolutely recommend the services of Aitchison Fine Art Advisory.

When we were trying to place a value on unique custom furniture we decided the best route to take…read morewas hiring a professional Appraiser. We were impressed with Joy's website and her credentials. We provided Joy with all the data and materials she needed to investigate comparable pieces in order to create a beautifully, well-crafted report that we were able to provide our clients. In addition to the formal appraisal, Joy provided us with professional advice that helped influence our designs. I would recommend Joy to any person creating or collecting art.

Over the past five years, we've worked with the Scale Collective on three major projects, and…read morecouldn't be happier with the results. Sara served as the lead experiential designer for a pop-up interactive art gallery for children and our Oakland-based preschool, as well as selected the furniture program for several areas of our residence, most notably the outdoor dining and lounge area. The Scale Collective impressed us with their creativity, knowledge of contemporary art and design, and enthusiasm for the craft. The preschool is now a vibrant, engaging space that captivates both children and adults. The interactive elements and thoughtful design make it a truly unique experience. At our residence, Sara transformed our outdoor dining and lounge area into luxurious, yet comfortable spaces perfect for entertaining and relaxing. The design seamlessly blends with the natural surroundings, creating an inviting atmosphere that we and our guests adore. Their use of materials and furniture was spot on, making the space both functional and beautiful. We will enjoy all these spaces for years to come!

Great taste! Furniture, color palette, fixtures, hardware etc. Sara's taste is amazing.read more

We LOVED our time with Kate! Kate is a lovely, warm, personable color analysis star. She knows what…read moreshe's talking about, offers skills and tools to help train your eye, and has everything you need to be set up for success. She's also got a service for everything! Wedding couples consulting, wedding part and bridesmaids, parties, individual, you name it! Hire kate!!

So I did a group color analysis a few weeks back in the beginning of March. And due to conflicting…read morework schedules with my friend we reached out to Kate concerning doing a group analysis for a different time that she normally offers and she was very accommodating. She also replied to my emails within a very reasonable amount of time. Our analysis went very well. She took the time to go over the basics in a way that we could digest the information and was very open to questions. She immediately made us feel comfortable and was so lovely to go through this experience with. When we did get a little unsure about certain drapings she took the time to compare with other seasons in order to clarify and show us the differences we couldn't initially see. She was awesome and I would recommend her in a heartbeat.

Rachelle is absolutely fabulous! She has an eye for picking vibrant…read morecolors that are warm and inviting. Her talent is something that can't be learned or taught. Spare yourself the frustration of accidentally creating an overpriced DIY mess. Rachelle will create a space for you that is fluid, beautiful, and makes your life better in every way. She isn't some designer who reads a few magazines and thinks she knows all about color and design. She is a trained, educated, and experienced professional full of creative talents. She looks at your space and design choices from a global perspective and selects colors that seamlessly tie your areas together, to balance your cabinets or floors or tile or throw pillows or drawer hardware, etc. She truly takes all of your interior elements into consideration so that the design becomes a flawless backdrop for your life. It's funny, you don't notice the actual elements when it's done, you just see how lovely the "space" is, because her colors and layout choices will enhance and accent your interiors or exteriors so fluidly. Rachelle has an endless cache of design ideas and offers consulting as well. Just being around her will have you racing for a pen to capture the creative ideas that spill out of her so fast. So be ready and have a writing instrument and paper at all times! If you are looking for consultation for any type of project, from the exterior of your house, to interior rooms, to furnishings, fixtures, etc., working with Rachelle is the best investment you can make.

We connected with Rachelle through a referral from our architect, as we were embarking on a fast…read morepaced renovation and expansion of our home. I honestly do not know how we would have made it through without her help. There are 1000 decisions to make from tile to cabinets and paint, along with all of the finishes. Rachelle had excellent recommendations for high quality options that stayed within our budget. She helped us meet our contractor's deadlines, so we stayed on track to finish the project within 4 months. Everything came out so beautiful! She really listened and paid attention to what each of us liked to help us find our shared style. We are so grateful for her expertise and vast rolodex of resources and hidden gems.