Lindy did a fantastic job recommending and setting up blinds in our new home. She did a full…read morereview of our windows and setup, recommended colors and styles, and took measurements all in one day. We were very unsure of what colors we wanted to go with, and she was never pushy. She gave us samples to take home and told us to take our time in making a decision. Once the order was placed, she communicated with us the shipping and arrival time, and setup an appointment for installation once they arrived. Installation was a breeze. You could tell she had been doing this for a while, and she was meticulous in installing them. What I especially liked about her, was her policy of warranty. The Hunter Douglas blinds she installed for us have a lifetime warranty, but she is our point of contact. We don't have to go through some large corporation if something fails. It's nice to have someone who is easy to get a hold of as our point of contact. We recommend Lindy of C&L blinds to anyone who is looking for new blinds, upgrades, or any other blinds services she offers. She was great!

Lindy Bonetti of C&L Blinds was excellent! Lindy came to our home and showed us a wide selection of…read moresamples, told us honestly what she thought would work best for our home, was not pushy or aggresive but really knew what she was talking about. Lindy measured the blinds herself then when it was time to install the blinds, Lindy installed everything with the help of a wonderful installer, Sheri Barahona. Both women were very nice, friendly and extremely competent. They cleaned up everything as they went along and were really fun to have around....the installation was a two day process because we installed blinds in nine different locations in our house. I would highly recommend C&L Blinds for anyone who wants high quality window coverings that will be installed perfectly.

Great showroom! It's a little hard to find so make sure you look at the map before you head there…read more If you're heading north on Lafayette, look for the train overpass and you want to make a right turn just before going underneath it. The showroom is a big loft and they have several kitchen styles set up which gives you a good idea of what you can do with your house. And the designers are really knowledgeable and personable. So, I haven't yet done any remodelling myself as I'm still saving up $$ for all my projects, but I am doing my research now as I like to be prepared and well-informed before I embark on such a major project. They have really good reviews listed on Yahoo so I am pretty sure these guys are going to be designing my new kitchen and bathrooms. Oh yeah, make sure to look at their photo album when you get there because they have more pictures of different types of projects than is on their website. My favorite is the Mosswood project.

So, I don't give out five star reviews to anyone. I also saw a lot of reviews here from one- or…read moretwo-review people and wondered if they were all real. But I figured it couldn't hurt to go over and scope out the showroom on my own, because I usually have pretty good radar for whether someone is full of it or not. After talking to Marina for about fifteen minutes I decided I wanted to have these guys do my kitchen counters. In the first meeting (total cold-call walk in) I paid a lot of attention to the questions she was asking me and the information she was giving me, because in my book unprompted detail tells me a lot about how detail-oriented someone is. She told me all about stainless steel sink gauge *without me having to ask* -- which told me I could stop worrying about having to understand all the details on my own and just let her make recommendations. I gave her my measurements of the kitchen and she had the quartz guys put together a quote for it. The quote was *under* the estimate I got from another company in San Carlos last year. What's more, it also included tear-out and plywood leveling, which the other company had pretty much brushed off as "well, that's your problem, we don't do that." So I said, what the heck, let's do this. Tile counters came out on a Friday; quartz counters were installed two weeks later. No delays, no snags. Kitchen Galleries also didn't give me trouble about "only" wanting to do my counters, unlike a couple of other places (et tu, Home Depot) who wanted me to rip out the whole kitchen because leveling existing cabinets is too hard. Sure, I'd do the whole thing if I had 40 grand, but the cabinets are only 15 years old and in good shape, it's just that revolting white tile and mildewed grout I wanted to get rid of. (And as it turned out, my plywood was in good enough shape AND level, so they didn't have to replace it and knocked it off the price!) KG also recommended a plumber to help me disconnect and reconnect the sink and various appliances (no DIY'er I). That was as close as it got to "hidden" costs in the remodel, well, aside from me deciding I was under budget and thus totally deserved a new dishwasher and a sexy stainless steel faucet, air gap and soap dispenser. Ahem. The only hiccup in the whole process was Marina switched computers and for awhile I wasn't getting any emails from her even though her computer swore it was sending them. That kinda sucked. Other than that, all communications were extremely prompt and I never had to chase her down for something. And anyway, I totally prefer emails to phone tag -- she'd often reply within the hour, too. Anyway, I am very pleased with this remodel, and like I said, I never hand out five-star reviews. Check 'em out. Sure, you could wear yourself out researching stone guys and plumbers and installers and demolition crews and haulaway services, or you can just go with good people who know good people, and I'm definitely in the latter camp. And I didn't even do anything requiring bigtime design skills! The showroom is a bit stealth -- expect to pass it by once, the sign is really hard to see in the second floor windows.

Karen helped us remodel our town home bathroom and downstairs living space. We turned a half bath…read moreinto a full bath, new flooring through out and beautiful new gas fireplace. Her attention to detail, design options and clear explanation of how things work in a remodeling project made the process so much easier. Her expertise was extremely valuable and her patience is saintly! We are now enjoying our beautifully remodeled downstairs living space. It feels like a brand new home!

PortItalia Construction is our go-to resource for anything we want done for our home. Owner, Chris…read moreMorello is trustworthy, reliable, and when a homeowner changes the scope of project, he is professional and finds a way to make it work. What started out as a simple deck rebuild in the backyard, turned into pouring new concrete and building a pergola and outdoor drill area with gas/water. Then, it stareted raining, so we brought the projects inside! They most recently replaced our old, hanging light fixtures with LED recessed lighting, revamped our main bathroom with Venetial Plaster and new fixtures, and he's managed our drywall, paint, and concrete projects over the past few weeks to help retain my sanity as a full-time working mother of two young boys and a traveling husband. I will give my full faith and support to Chris and his team anytime/any day and if you are looking for a GC that can get the work done properly, then give PortItalia a call if you are serious about starting a project and not looking for the lowest quote...you won't find quality like this at the bottom of your bids...

As a home owner one of the biggest fears and stress about doing any sizable remodel is choosing…read moreyour contractor. If you don't have someone you trust able to recommend a contractor to you, you are left to searching sites like Yelp for one. And how do you know who is truly good and not. Lucky for me my interior designer Caitlin Campbell recommended Chris Morello to me for my master bathroom remodel. What a great recommendation that was! Here are some words that come to mind when I think of Chris and his team: Trustworthy - Any issues that came up during the remodel Chris alerted me of immediately and quickly remedied. I never feared that he would cut corners and cover it up. He takes great pride in his work. Dependable - He and his team were at my house continually during the main part of the project. I never felt abandoned. I never had to chase Chris to get work complete. When the main part of the remodel is complete there are always tiny things that still need attention. Chris manages a "punch list" at the end of a project to make sure all the smaller details are taken care of. He sees this list through to completion with the same dedication and dependability as the main part of the remodel. I truly appreciate this! Quality - This is really wrapped up in the first two words I described above. Everything from his customer service level to his work exemplifies quality. Personable - For me this is so important. Chris has a great personality. He is serious about his work and very detailed oriented but he also has a very relaxed and friendly attitude. I never felt pressured into anything. I felt comfortable bombarding him with a myriad of questions and ideas and he always took the time to answer them whether that be in person, over the phone or e-mail. So if you are searching for a contractor let me recommend Chris to you. I have no doubt I will be working with Chris for all my future remodeling needs.

Mark Daniel is simply put, a genius! I am so grateful he is around. If you put aside his design…read moreexpertise, his cordial approach to your project and his commitment to the overall results of your vision, you would still have the most amazing, creative interior designer you could want. His product knowledge is extensive and he is aware of all the new technologies in home design. I can tell you that the reason I love working with Mark is that he has the acquired ability to transition from style to style without missing a beat. Make an appointment ahead of time! He is so worth his weight in Gold!

Mark Daniel did my new home in 2000, updating details and different rooms over the years. I am…read moreready to have him return to work his magic!! He is so gifted with light and color and finding an expression of what his client really wants for a spectacular home with personal touches .

I worked with Jeff and his team for several months for an extensive remodel of my home and I could…read morenot be happier. Jeff was fast, extremely knowledgable and willing to help me understand what needed to happen each step of the way. His team delivered quality work such that they would notice adjustments that were needed before I did. A pleasant surprise was also how helpful Jeff was during the process when I wanted to adjust the design or layout. He was upfront with what those changes would mean for my overall budget and timeline, but also had valuable input in regards to the integrity of the design and what I was trying to accomplish. I would work with Jeff and his team again without hesitation.

ARTWORK! My dad needed some new windows and glass sliding doors for the family room and dining…read moreroom. My folks had done an addition to the house in the late 1970's and without question it was time for the windows & doors to be replaced. We wanted to get some Pella Windows, and per Pella's website, JP Lindstrom was a certified contractor for their product. From the start, communication was great with Jeff. Jeff arrived at my dad's home with a Pella representative and measured the windows and doors. I received the bid and we went ahead with the project. Due to the holiday season, we waited until the first of the year to start work and work they did. I live in Sacramento, but my dad lives in San Mateo, and from the get go, I was getting daily reports of how great they were, how they took their time, and made sure everything was perfect. My dad could not say enough about them. I went home this past weekend 1/28/12 and upon entering the house, I could immediately see to the family room and was OPENED JAWED at the look and the work in which they had completed the job. THESE GUYS ARE ARTISTS. Truly, I was just STUNNED at the beauty and workmanship. The window frames were beautifully done as well as the installation being flawless. The finished product looked as if they had always been there. All I could do was stand and look, say "WOW, HOLY COW", "WOW, HOLY COW, I AM JUST AMAZED". Still am. Without hesitation I would recommend JP LINDSTROM and his crew for any work needed done on your home. I without question will use them again when the time comes. Thank you Jeff & your team of artists for doing such an AMAZING job.

I recently had Arcus Interiors help me with a major remodel on my home in the Emerald Hills and had…read morea great experience. The home I relocated to was only 5 years old and needed some updating to accommodate our taste. We thought we were going to have to gut 4 bathrooms and the kitchen but instead Jacqueline suggested some cosmetic changes that made an enormous improvement and saved thousands of dollars. As a result we were able to purchase many new pieces of furnishings and had money left over for landscaping which she made all of the recommendations for and did not charge for the consult of the landscape. I would highly recommend J Arcus Interiors for any residential improvements.

Vanessa did a beautiful job of staging my house to get it ready for sale. She brought in quality,…read moremodern furnishings and accessories. I really do believe her talent is what brought in an offer on the first day the house went on the market.

Vanessa is one of the most hands on designers. I love her attention to detail and creativity.read more