I want to thank Stage One Custom Furniture, its president Gabriel Alba and the entire staff for the…read moresuperb job they did restoring and refinishing our custom-made walnut table and benches. This table has been in our family for over 50 years and is used on a daily basis, so it definitely has had a lot of use, and abuse. Stage One brought it back to its magnificent original look. The quality of their work is way above anything we could have ever imagined. They are extremely professional throughout the process... from initial contact, with updates throughout the process until careful delivery. You can tell they take great pride doing excellent work. We rarely write reviews, but took great joy in writing this one. Thank you Gabriel, and your entire team!!!

Gabriel and the team do top notch custom furniture. We discovered them through recommendations in…read moreour area and have not been disappointed and happily returned the favour by passing along his info. Last year we did a custom sink vanity/mirror and fireplace mantel which turned out perfect. This year we just had him build all of our kitchen cabinets, which are also perfect. He is full service and strongly believes in investing in relationships, which shows in his attitude toward quality and holding him and his guys to the highest standard. He is not the cheapest but we have found the cost is more than justified and we still consider it very good value for the quality, ease, and comfort.

We were referred here by a friend of a friend, and so happy we follow through. We met the owners,…read moreTony and Christina, who were very knowledgeable, very helpful, and we so enjoy dealing with them. Tony patiently explained how they go about either reupholstering existing, or creating from scratch. We saw the process to create from scratch and we're so impressed. They spent lots of time with us helping to pick out fabric, and we decided on a very good leather. We are absolutely delighted with our reupholstered chairs. Susan kept in touch with us, and let us know how things were coming along. We are so happy that we got this referral, and I don't hesitate to refer them to anybody who is looking for quality.

Cannot say enough good things about the people and workmanship at Portico Collection. They…read morerecently reupholstered and refurbished cushions for some outdoor furniture. Beginning with my first contact, they were friendly, helpful and timely in getting back to me with quotes, help in pricing fabric (including that it would be cheaper for me to buy direct!) and evaluating what needed to be done. Cushions are better than new. This is a great local business. I highly recommend them. One caveat: parking on York can be a challenge. The answer (from the owner), come before 9:00 a.m. I will shop nowhere else for furniture repair and reupholstery needs.

Ramon, simply put, is an artist not " just" a furniture maker. Ramon gives you all the personal…read moreattention you could ever ask for and is always there for his clients. Yes, he specializes in Monterey furniture and it's often hard to distinguish from authentic pieces from the 1930s. The cushions he makes for his chairs and sofas are the most comfortable I have ever sat on... period. If you have an original Monterey chair, don't hesitate to ask Ramon to make cushions. Highly recommend Ramon for anyone who loves Monterey furniture... he's simply the best.

Ramon designed and built our mission-style kitchen with the such attention to detail and care, we…read morecould not be happier! His knowledge of both design and function has made this my favorite place in our home. He is also a delight to work with which makes the process a memorable one. Ramon created our dining table without compromise that we just love. He can design any style you can dream up or pick out of a magazine. He will not disappoint because he was born to do this, a true craftsman!!

Seems like these guys only sell through distributers, not direct. I bought a couple semi-custom…read morechest/cabinet armoire-type things for my living room. I'm going to hide a television in one of them. The furniture is beautiful, very well put together, with nice dovetailing in the drawers and solid wood everything. They use alder wood, which has a very light blonde wood color, suitable for staining most any color. It comes unfinished, so you have to stain and varnish it yourself. I wish I'd paid for upgraded hinges and drawer slides though, as the base stuff is practical but a little flimsy, and seems out of place in the otherwise nice construction. I bought mine through Caesar's Unfinished Furniture in San Mateo, CA

You won't find a nicer and more knowledgeable guy on antique rugs. I've been back, not once, not…read moretwice but three times. And I won't rule out a fifth & sixth time!!!

Jon is an amazing man with a vast knowledge of rugs and killims. When my boyfriend and I came to…read morehim (by recommendation) we were skeptical. We'd been to a lot of rug salesman and as you can guess, they are usually dishonest, artificial con men. Jon Erin is the exact OPPOSITE. He was patient; folding all the rugs over that we needed to see and laying them out for us (dozens of rugs! They are heavy!) Anyway, my boyfriend and I were trying to find at least three nice rugs for our new home, under a couple thousand. Jon gave us an amazing deal for three small rugs and two large ones. Over the course of a few weeks, we finally decided on what we wanted. Like I said, he was patient with us. Mind you, buying fine antique rugs is not a wishy-washy thing!! If you are serious about buying the right rug or killim, this is the man to see. Oh, and he wrote his own book on rugs! He's amazingly knowledgable, kind, honest, adept and thoughtful. You won't regret going to him.

I can't thank Noé enough for the incredible work he's done on my couch. I'm truly amazed by the…read moreresult! The cushions had become too soft, so after discussing options and seeing his previous work, we decided on a full reupholstery. He suggested replacing the three seat cushions with a single one to prevent that sinking-in feeling, and it was the best advice for comfort! We also went from 3 back pillows to 2 to give it a cleaner, more modern look. Noé also took the time to guide me through fabric options to match my interior style. He even created a custom ottoman to replace my loveseat in a crowded living room. The way he blended elegance and comfort makes me feel like I have a brand-new piece of furniture. I couldn't be happier with the result!

Noe and Nick are MASTER CRAFTMEN, today they delivered our sofa, chair and ottoman that they…read morereupholstered, the workmanship and attention to detail are superb !!! Noe is personable and knowledgeable and a 5 star rating is definitely not enough to give Muniza Furniture Designs. Noe and Nick, thank you again. We love our furniture.

I don't typically write reviews, but the exceptional service I've received at the Ferguson Plumbing…read moreShowroom in Pasadena deserves recognition. Working with David Laycock has been a total game-changer for my professional projects. Having collaborated with him on numerous occasions, I am consistently impressed by his deep product knowledge and his mastery of the customer service side of the brands he represents. He handles every detail for my clients with the utmost professionalism and efficiency. David represents Ferguson perfectly, and I plan to continue being a client as long as he is there. Five stars from both me and my clients!

The staff, including those at the front desk, were friendly and helpful. Andy was especially…read moreknowledgeable, patient, experienced, and generous with his time. Jesse was accommodating as well on another visit. If you want to avoid a long wait before being shown around, I recommend booking an appointment in advance. The store has an extensive inventory, although the showroom isn't large enough to display a significant portion of it. It appears to cater primarily to a higher-end clientele, with many visitors being interior designers rather than homeowners. As expected, prices tend to be on the higher side. If you know the manufacturer's stock number, you may be able to find some of the same items through online retailers such as Wayfair. However, for large purchases like bathtubs, it's worth considering the delivery experience. Ordering elsewhere may carry a greater risk of delays, logistics issues, or the absence of white-glove delivery services.

---call ahead and make an appointment if you are going in and need help!!! They generally are…read moreunable to help walk ins!!--- This is a tough review to write. Going into the store is like walking into a candy shop. You want everything. We own a Spanish Revival house so we have specific design needs when it comes to tiles. I think your experience can greatly vary depending on who assists you. We had someone assisting us that seemed to not want to deal with us at all. Several of the existing tiles on the floor were apparently no longer being made (so why still have them on the floor?), the store stopped doing custom tiles with specific colors (which sadly were the exact colors we were looking for). We finally ordered custom tiles, which cost a lot of money and took some time to deliver. We ended up not liking how they looked so we put them elsewhere on the property. The overall experience was so poor that even though Mission Tile West is *THE* place to go for stunning tiles for your special project, but try to pair up with recommended service people from other reviews here.

I found out at 4:22pm that the tile my designer friend gifted me for my bathroom renovation project…read morewas going to run short. I needed 3-5 tiles within 2 days or my bathroom floor would be missing tile by the toilet... and I immediately jumped on Yelp and called ALL of the tile options. Alexis answered my call minutes before 5pm and got back to me with an option, and it might even be available for a local pick-up from the vendor! This was a custom Spanish tile that cost over $100 for a box, and there was 1 box that she procured for me within minutes of the vendors opening hour! I picked it up that afternoon for my installer to have the next day. It was absolutely magical and the most amazing experience I have ever had with anything on this project. Anyone that has lived through a renovation knows that things go wrong all the time, but this experience and Alexis' professionalism, accountability, and abilities are bar none the best! I recommend Mission Tile West and will always recommend them. They literally saved us from a major bathroom renovation nightmare.