After researching a few interior designers, we are happy that we chose Shannon to help us with our…read moreliving room and office remodel. The end result is spectacular. The way she incorporated the overall color and texture scheme, made our dreams come true. We highly recommend her and believe that she added a lot of value to our overall design.

Since our relationship began in 2004, Shannon Rice has been a constant comrade and collaborator on…read morenumerous projects over the years. I am always amazed by her design talent and organizational skills. I highly recommend Payte Miller Interiors for any Interior Design project.

Serious Lack of Professional Responsibility and Transparency…read moreThis review documents a serious failure of accountability and professional conduct by Heleo Architecture + Design. On January 7th, I contacted Carlos Hernandez, who was presented as the principal of the firm, to prepare a simple one-page document required by the City of Yorba Linda for my restaurant occupancy permit. I provided him with a copy of the same letter he had previously prepared for the same location under the prior owner. The task required minimal effort: update the details and sign. Over the next two weeks, I followed up every 2-3 days and was repeatedly told the work was in progress -- "I'm working on it," "I'm coordinating with City Hall," "Give me one more day." These representations created the expectation that the task was being handled. On January 21st, after requesting to speak directly with Mr. Hernandez, I was informed by the receptionist that he no longer works at the firm and that I could be referred elsewhere. No notice was provided, no reassignment occurred, no work was delivered, and no accountability was offered. This caused unnecessary delay to my business licensing process and reflects a serious breakdown in communication, continuity of service, and professional responsibility. Consumers should exercise caution before engaging this firm.

We knew our home needed some updating before we put it on the market. But finding, interviewing and…read morescheduling painters, flooring contractors and stagers was daunting and would have taken months. That's why we turned to HaleyO Designs. Haley and Michael laid out a vision for the refresh; organized, scheduled and supervised all of the work; and got it done in a couple of weeks. Our house looked great and drew plenty of interest when we went to market. I would definitely recommend them.

In my life as a homeowner, it has been difficult to find a steady contractor who is reliable,…read moretrustworthy, affordable and consistent in the quality of service they offer. Until now. Meet Jack and his expansive team of professionals. NOTE: I will not be disclosing pricing in this review. If you have questions, message me. We had a few things in mind for what we planned to be a series of home improvement projects: reset the fence, which was leaning; remove all of the grass in the yard and put down pavers; put down a patch of turf for the pups; interior and exterior painting of the house; redo or reset some of the existing pavers, which had become uneven and loose; and fill in the gap between the base of fence and the yard to avoid the pups being able to escape. In summer of 2021, we could not have been looking for a contractor at a worse available time. As things were reopening in the state, and with the housing market red hot, it was hard to find a contractor to come out to even look -- LOOK -- at the job. People were putting visits for mere quotes on the books 4-6 weeks out. But Jack and his team came through. Again and again. Ultimately, we opted to do everything noted above all at once. And Jack managed it in a way that we did not have to vacate the house for any period. About Jack and his team, I appreciate the following: They are open and honest. Before he even wrote up a contract, he and his team walked the yard on multiple days. Jack came by more than once to speck things out. They were forthcoming: The plan we had in mind would not work given the sloping nature of the yard. And the initial pavers selected would not have fit the style of the home. They had alternative ideas and suggestions and, for the sloping issue, a better plan, which we love, love, love! They ended up building a wooden deck and staining it. Before we got to work on these various projects, Jack came back to sit down with the contract -- which is a couple dozen pages long. He and his team are accustomed to working on major commercial projects, but have no problem working on a smaller home renovation or remodel (which is just awesome, especially in the current market). So it felt quite formal and legitimate. Jack went over the timeline, materials, insurance, the individual teams who would come at different phases of the project, what would happen if something went wrong or if we changed our minds. And this is important: Jack was very reassuring and communicated often via phone and text before, during and after the projects. There were two minor but unexpected issues after the close of the project, and both were handled immediately with no question. That is integrity. Side note: One of the most furious experiences I had as a homeowner was many years ago. I was getting a roof repaired. We over purchased on the shingles, which was fine, because I wanted to have some on hand should there be a future need to replace some or sections. But when the project was done, the contractor took them. When I confronted him about it, he said they did not have them anymore; they used them on a different project. I cannot see that type of situation occurring with Jack and his team. In fact, he talked about what would happen if they ran long or if they had surplus materials. And we did have surplus at the end of the project. You know what he did? He. Asked. Me. what I wanted to do with the surplus: keep it or return it. I care about details, and I care about process. At one point, I had a question about *what I thought were* imperfections in how the team was laying the pavers. Jack come out to take a look. With so much patience, he walked me through and explained why everything looked that way and how it would ultimately look. This is huge. As a woman who has worked with mostly male contractors my entire adult life, these people will sometimes work to make you feel very, very small. Not Jack. He is a professional and his work ethic and integrity show in his communication and in the work. Same for his team. You ever hire someone and the work site is a mess after they leave? I did not find a single stack of nails nor a splatter of paint. Very impressed all around. And the end result of all of these various projects is stunning -- and all was very affordable given the expansive scope of work and turnaround time (all was completed within about 5 weeks). Never did I feel that I could not trust Jack and his team. Never did I feel like he would try and slide in some hidden cost or oversell me on some nonsense. Never did I feel like something would go wrong on site and he would simply try and shift the blame on his team, on us or on a manufacturer. We have other projects that we want to complete, and I have asked Jack to stay near because there is not another team that I want to hire to help bring forth any of our other dreams.

We used James to remodel a guest bathroom for us. He was fantastic!…read more Over the years we have worked with many contractors and it was a breath of fresh air to work with James. He is so organized and was on our project from start to finish. All is sub contractors were professional and timely. Our bathroom was even completed a week earlier then we were promised! We will definitely use Jack Development again and highly recommend them. M Ritter

I couldn't be happier with Paul and his crew. I interviewed not less than 7 contractors to find the…read moreright one. What really made Regal Concepts and Design stand out to me were a few things. 1. Paul actually contacted me because I had filled out a request on the Houzz website/app. During that initial contact I was able to provide Paul with pictures and measurements in our communications. I also gave him my wish list for the bathroom. 2. When he came over to talk about his design he actually had a design and not just a price for what my wish list was. This was my first time working with a contractor and my 3rd time as a homeowner. I have never renovated a house before. It was nice that Paul as the expert came in with a design because he is the expert! 3. During the initial consult I asked what we could change to get the project more into a price range I was comfortable with, and what areas could we help with to save money. Paul has his own crew he doesn't employ subcontractors, which was a relief to me. His entire crew were all super professional and took the time to answer any questions I had. They did work while I was at home with my two young children. I felt comfortable leaving the house to run errands and we even left for a week while the project was going on. Our master bathroom came out gorgeous and we love it. I'm not sure if this is normal but we provided all of the finish materials. I believe Regal Concepts and design would have done that too but, prior to hiring them we had already purchased the materials (tile for the floors, shower, fixtures, and vanity). I know Paul works with a cabinet maker so purchasing the vanity the way we did wasn't necessary however I didn't find that out until after the fact. He directed us to a place to pick out the stone for our vanity and we also purchased a mirror and sink at this location. I'm doing my review a bit early so the pictures below don't show the glass door for the shower which will be installed next week. Disclaimer: we painted the walls and the vanity.

I hired Regal Concepts to open up the living room and restructure our kitchen layout in advance of…read morea full scale remodel. Paul and his crew were fantastic. They were fast, efficient, as clean as you can be with demolition and construction, and reasonably priced. The best of all was Paul's sense of space and design. He helped us frame out what our oddly shaped kitchen/living room could look like and kept us from making errors that would hurt us during the next phase in the remodel. Remodeling is a huge investment and I would recommend Paul to my friends when doing it. They went out of their way to help (like picking up the appliances we bought and sent us to an awesome spot for appliance discounts. Soon as we've saved enough cash to get our kitchen fully remodeled the guys at Regal Concepts will have first crack at the job. It bears mentioning that Paul has a cool Irish accent that my wife loves to listen to.

We had a massive flood in the first floor and had to redo everything (floor, canibets, bathrooms,…read morewalls....). Nasim and her crew from BNS Design came along and did such an amazing job that we decided to remodel our master bathroom too. The result is simply stunning. Not only everyone loves the materials used for the counter tops and the flooring, but also the re-design of the kitchen and the master bath have created functional and spacious rooms that we enjoy every time we step in. We loved working with BNS Design for its punctuality, flawless execution of design elements, and attention to many details we did not know existed. Thank you Nasim and BNS.

Nasim managed our project from inception to completion. She suggested materials, shopped with us,…read morethen planned, designed and managed the remodel of our Bankers Hill Condo. Every cubic foot was touched by her and she finished within the stated time line and within budget. Nasim is very easy to work with, unless you are her subcontractor. She keeps all workers on a short leash and accepts no excuses for delay, second grade workmanship, or general nonsense. I will definitely use her for my next San Diego project and recommend her highly.

We needed to have a hot water heater installed in a bathroom at our office - and have another…read morebathroom remodeled to be handicap accessible. Phil did an amazing job - he was always here when he said he'd be, and was available by phone when we had questions (during a health department inspection). This was work he was donating - but he treated us like we were any other customer. No corners cut - no delays for "more important" jobs.

I called Mathis Custom Remodeling and spoke to Raelene and asked to get a quote for a kitchen…read moreremodel. She immediately went on to say that they only do custom cabinets and they don't do anything below such and such a price. I said that was fine we are looking to do a remodel of our kitchen and don't really know what we want just need some help. She seemed a bit taken back. I continued to give her my home address and set up an appt. She never showed up nor did she ever call to tell me that she wasn't able to keep the appt. Glad I know now the lack of professionalism now before I get involved. I don't understand why people would prejudge what someone needs.

I was tied into a project with Amy and her team for a home renovation. Her plans were detailed in a…read moreway I've never experienced before. Every step of the job was mapped out and it all came together incredibly well. They were responsive and so easy to work with. I cannot recommend them enough.

I have been in the flooring business for many years, but when it comes to making selections for my…read moreown home I always ask for a designers assistance. Consulting Amy abolutely confirmed to me that we were making the right decisions for our home. My wife and I could not be happier with her color solutions for our cabinets, paint and stone selections for our master bath remodel. If you want someone that is efficient with your time, very knowedgable and so fun to work with, then I recommend giving Amy a call.

When someone came to my house recently and asked, "Now that the kitchen is done, is there anything…read moreyou would have changed?" I could honestly say no. Why? Because Susan thought of everything ahead of time. She took our multi-page wish list, distilled it to its essence, asked the right questions, and created something that is at once beautiful AND functional and unique to us. Our young adult children returned home to the renovated kitchen, took one look and said, "This couldn't be anyone else's kitchen but yours Mom." Susan understands what it means to LIVE in a house, to use it - not just look at it or hand it off to someone to function within it. No, she gets it. "A place for everything, everything in its place." Was it more than we thought we would spend before we started? No question. (But it's inevitable to have a little sticker shock when faced with real life labor and material costs after creating a price in our own minds based on nothing but fantasy.) But Susan and her team were organized, upfront and very clear with communication, sign-offs and schedules. And so while it was expensive, it was also not a surprise. There were NO surprises on this job. AND, it is true - you get what you pay for. So - while maybe I could have gotten it done cheaper, they more than earned their fees by being reliable, professional, on-time, clean, safe, and easy to work with. Peace of mind is truly priceless. I highly recommend Savvy and all of their subs who were wonderful to work with and absolutely masterclass in their own right.

We've had the pleasure of working with Susan and the Savvy team on a few smaller projects over the…read moreyears, and when the opportunity finally came to take on a extensive remodel, there was no question who we would turn to. Susan's design vision is both thoughtful and inspired and always tailored to the space and the people who live in it. She uses high-quality materials and products, and her attention to detail is evident at every stage. What really sets Susan apart, in addition to her exceptional design capabilities, is the caliber of her team: extremely talented, conscientious, and hands-on. They take ownership of their work and it shows. Communication is clear, and Susan truly cares about the outcome. We couldn't be more pleased with the results and would highly recommend Susan and the Savvy team to anyone looking for a partner in creating something both beautiful and enduring.