Jill stepped in to help me with my tee-tiny 400 sq foot apartment, which has a lot of logistical challenges. Furniture needed to fit together just right, and available storage was very limited. I also wanted to refresh my interior style and replace all my IKEA pieces with better-made ones, but was also working on a budget. After getting a total brain cramp from trying to figure it out on my own, I reached out to Jill after reading her great Yelp reviews. Jill's thoughtful design of my limited space (literally, down to the inch) allowed me to fit in all the seating and storage space I need and still keep the space airy and open. Her knowledge of the best stores, manufacturers and styles for my vision and budget ended up saving me a lot of money and headaches in the long run. We've had a lot of fun working together with Pinterest boards, sharing ideas and looking at colors. Not only has Jill helped with this project enormously, but she taught me so much about decorating and design in the process. And her price is certainly fair for a professional service. I've been recommending Jill to every friend who moves in to a new place. If you're considering getting help with your home, definitely call her for a consultation! read more

We really lucked out in finding Jill when we moved to the city a few months ago. We arrived with basically nothing and had no idea what to do with our new apartment. For weeks we lived on an air mattress and plastic folding chairs, then one day we found Jill's awesome website and gave her a call. She came over, saw our sad state of affairs and got to work immediately. From the beginning, Jill really got what we liked and didn't like, helped us organize and clarify our sometimes vague and scattered ideas, and was very accurate in estimating our costs and timeline. She was hands-on and responsive, and she took a lot of pressure off us by arranging painters, handymen and furniture orders. Jill is so great at what she does. In a short period of time, she transformed our ho-hum empty apartment into an awesome space that's totally comfortable yet always ready for a fancy party. We love having people over now! Thanks, Jill! read more

Interior design can be tricky - no matter how much you think you're on the same page with someone about aesthetic choices, ambiguous terms sneak in to describe an overall style that may differ from what you originally thought. This can be really great if you trust and enjoy the choices made by your designer, but could also go really sour if you were expecting something totally different than what you got. What I enjoyed most about Jill throughout the whole process was her willingness to make sure we wanted the same thing. She helped me design my bedroom by picking out a color palette, how to apply the palette across the room, textiles, and some major layout choices. She did a good job identifying a stylistic choice she thought would be good for the room, and then negotiating with me about specific application or addressing any concerns I had. Once I felt like she knew what I wanted, then she could use that as a starting point for describing why each choice would meet our collective aesthetic desires. Eventually, I realized that she knows more about the overall impact of these choices. And now, I love being in my bedroom, thanks to Jill! read more

When I started to rent my current home in the mission, it had green carpet that looked like a swamp puke cold and unflattering bathroom design, a garbage heap of a back yard and white paint on every wall. Apparently it was co-op before I took the lease over. This place was my dream home as far as location, size and price. I was disappointed that even though I got everything I wanted, the place was so horrible looking, it really wasn't comfortable for my guests. I know many people in my position, thinking a home redesign is most affordable when done alone. Lucky for me, I was convinced otherwise. Jill navigated the dark hallways of the post Ikea landscape of modern design and found things for my home I couldn't have imagine existed before laying eyes on them. She found many affordable solutions that still to this day draw compliments. Her color schemes are impeccable and her manner is pleasant. I like the fact that she finds what works for a home and doesn't just follow brand fads or catalog suggestions. My home is a better place because of Jill. read more

While searching for an interior designer, we came across Jill's site and loved what we saw. My partner and I have very different styles, and we both totally loved the design ideas displayed on her site. It just got better from there. We met with Jill and explained our concern over combining our two distinct styles successfully. Jill listened very carefully and right away offered some suggestions that sounded fantastic. We proceeded to work with Jill to re-decorate the majority of our apartment: bedroom, living room, kitchen, two bathrooms, and office. Throughout the entire process, she was a joy to work with. She offered wonderful suggestions, and kept us in the loop on every step. She wasn't afraid to offer some options that seemed a bit outside of our comfort zone.. and we loved that! We ended up with a fabulous mix of mid-century meets hollywood glamour meets vintage chic. We love our home, and have Jill to thank for it. read more

We did not have a good experience with Jill. Reading over the previously posted reviews, I'm surprised to see adjectives like "fast" and "responsive." This does not describe how Jill handled our project -- among other issues. We contacted Jill about redoing a room in our house in early June, and were impressed with the creative direction she put forth at the beginning of the project. It unfortunately went downhill from there. Jill was consistently late to appointments, even showing up hungover (which she admitted) to one of them, and was often unresponsive over email for days. Not great when you're trying to make some quick decisions about furniture pieces. And certainly not professional. The last straw came after she recommended a painter (her husband) to us. He did a terrible job -- we'll literally have to repaint it all. We question why she would have recommended him to clients. We ultimately had to let Jill go and will finish the project ourselves. Very frustrating considering we've been working on the project for three months (not something I'd call "fast" by any means), and it's still unfinished. read more

I've worked with Jill on several projects over a couple of years. As a professional who works for/with Jill, I've been impressed from the start. She's the perfect combination of casual, professional and friendly, and her clients always seem to trust her vision and advice and be very happy with her work. read more

I'm finishing my second project with her and couldn't be more delighted. I found Jill via Yelp a couple years ago. I had a deplorable bathroom in a Victorian I'd bought in Noe. I'd never worked with a designer before, and had no idea how the process worked. I also had no idea what I wanted the new bathroom to look like. She was very patient as we rolled through magazines to determine what I liked and did not. After an initial meeting she very quickly developed a couple plan options and presented finishes. She made it all so easy. During the actual work (which protracted, as those things do) she did a tremendous job pushing the contractor for me. The end result was exactly the bathroom I never knew I wanted. What I enjoyed most in that process was how Jill would guide me, but in the end, make certain that the design and finishes were what I wanted...and not necessarily what is popular or in vogue. I came out of the experience with a much greater understanding of my own tastes in finishes. I sold that house a few months later and moved into a modern highrise in South Beach which, with Jill's assistance, I've completely refurnished. For this job Jill introduced me to Pinterest. It is a godsend for this sort of work. Rather than describe, I'll give you a link to the Kitchen/Living Room board we used for selecting finishes: http://pinterest.com/jillcordner/dt-kitchen-living-dining-room/. The ability to correspond in this manner allowed us to quickly and efficiently discuss a myriad of furniture and finishes. I'm coming out of boxes now and can say that it is easily the finest and most thought out house I've ever lived in. Apologies for going on and on. In short, Jill is creative, has a great eye, makes herself super available, knows how to run contractors and furniture vendors, and is not afraid to roll up her seleves and help you assemble a book shelf or roll out a rug. After the two jobs she has a good understanding of my taste, and rarely misses with her finish suggestions. I wouldn't dream of doing an interiors project without her. read more

If you're looking for a talented, organized, down-to-earth, nice and all-around terrific designer, look no further. Jill helped us with a few small projects in our home a few years ago. She immediately understood our style and was able to come up with great options, while remaining completely sensitive to our budget. This past spring we moved to a new place when I was 8 months pregnant. I wanted to make the house into a home, fast, and there was a lot of work to be done. So we called Jill. In short, Jill was amazing. She designed, organized and project-managed absolutely everything. She was fast, organized, and responsive. And when our little boy arrived last month, we brought him home to a place that felt warm, comfortable, and totally ours. Could not be happier with her work! read more

Jill is wonderful!! She is so incredibly talented and such a pleasure to work with. She turned my totally empty condo into such an awesome space--I love coming home to it every day. She helped with everything--deliveries, picking out paint and wallpaper, plants, furniture, rugs, lamps, art, etc. She worked with me on my budget and very quickly learned my style. I can't recommend Jill enough! read more

Jill has a great eye for interior design. She's highly organized, quick, resourceful, and has great vision and intuition for helping you create a space that's uniquely for you. I highly recommend Jill. She's fabulous! read more

Ok, so my husband and I moved into a new town home in Emeryville because we were preparing to have our first child. We had more space than ever before so my husband decided that the downstairs room would be his man room. His man room had many requirements; it needed to have space for his computer and DJ equipment, as well as a place for his drafting table, and a hangout area with a couch. Keep in mind that the room is not very large, probably 15 x 20 feet or so, yet Jill managed to design the space to fit all of my husbands demands. She was innovative in how she used the space and also offered many suggestions about what furniture would be most functional as well as aesthetically pleasing. I was completely impressed by her design sense, her professionalism, attention to detail, and her follow through. I would absolutely use Jill again for any of my interior decorating needs. read more

I have been working with Jill for several months now and I have found her extraordinarily professional, creative, talented, collaborative, fast-moving, and am absolute joy to work with. She has an amazing sense of color (I can't say enough about that!) and knows how to work with textures, shapes, and space very effectively. We lost our Santa Rosa home and everything in it in the 2017 fire. We decided to purchase a house rather than rebuild and Jill was an absolute miracle worker; beautifully planning, designing, furnishing, accessorizing, and styling our new home (indoors and out) from top to bottom. I always felt that our life style, preferences, and visions were given priority, and while Jill makes things happen quickly, we never felt pressured by her. We finished the bulk of our project more quickly than I ever could have anticipated and everything went very smoothly. You may not have as big a project as we had to tackle, but I promise you, no matter the size and scope of what you need done, Jill will do an excellent job for you. read more

Jill was so great to work with and did a fantastic job with our living room. We are renters, so we wanted to keep everything on the very reasonable side of costs since we may eventually move and have a different layout. Recognizing and respecting our constraints, Jill presented us with several options at different price points and was so nonjudgmental when we chose to go with the less expensive options. She suggested where we would want to spend more money (specific pieces) and also suggested where we could save (keeping same paint colors). Did I mention she presented the options with Pinterest? Super convenient and creative. We shopped a bit together, installed a bit together...the entire experience with Jill was really relaxed and fun. So I not only loved the process, I love our living room and my happiness and pride are helping me do a great job of keeping it neat! read more

We had a wonderful experience with Jill. We hired her to redecorate our living room. Jill was a pleasure to work with -- attentive to our taste and budget, very responsive, a direct communicator, etc. And most important, we love the result! I would definitely hire Jill again for future decorating projects. read more

I have a commuter apartment that was filled with rental furniture and I could not stand it any more. I called Jill and said, I need a complete makeover. She and her assistant came, measured and in three days she came up with several stylish options to choose from that aligned to the budget I wanted to spend. Several weeks later, my place was transformed from boring place to sleep to a stylish place I enjoy spending time in. Great service. read more

As a photographer I have been lucky to see many of Jill's projects both before and after. It's so cool to see an entryway, bathroom or living space transform from "just another room" to a unique and inviting part of the house that lives up to its' potential. Whether it's an office space or someone's home ​,​ I'm always excited to see how Jill can ​create rooms you ​would be excited to show off to your friends. read more

We can't say enough good things about Jill! She demonstrated an uncanny knack of letting us describe our vision, while at the same time coaxing it out of us, because in some instances we didn't know exactly what we wanted. She was always very kind in guiding us back onto the right path when we struck off on our own and got a little lost, such as "I love that little frog (which we had placed as a centerpiece on our dresser), but maybe he would be better in the bathroom (in retrospect, my wife did not have to agree so forcefully, but oh well)." She has a seemingly infinite wealth of resources and was always able to find the exact piece we wanted, which was a challenge considering how small our space is (550 sq ft!) and everything had to be measured to the inch to fit just right. For example, we were stuck for weeks on what to put on the wall behind our bed, but Jill came through with an out-of-box suggestion - something she herself had been considering - and it was absolutely perfect. In the end, we have our beautiful home decorated in a lasting style. Her creativity was matched by her precision - she was ruthless in her measuring and everything was hung at the right height. And the bookshelves! We think that finding and arranging the perfect knick-knacks and Tchotchkes might be her special gift to humanity. Her handyman, Alex, was thorough and exact in his work painting and mounting shelves at an affordable price. Great guy, too! And Jill herself is one of the nicest people you will ever meet - energetic, thoughtful and responsive at all times. We may have gone a little over budget in our excitement, but that wasn't her fault - her accounting and billing were easy to understand and error-free. We were so happy with the result, we hired her back after our main project was completed to put the finishing touches on our kitchen, bathroom and foyer. If there is ever a time that we decide to change our decor (though that is almost impossible to imagine right now), Jill will be the first one we call. read more

Jill helped us with the hardest thing in the world: picking out paint colors. She was able to come on quick notice and within half an hour had selected the perfect color for our exterior (one that I would never have thought of). She also picked a full complement of colors for our interior which all look gorgeous. I would highly recommend her for a color consult. She listens to the needs, hopes, dreams of the client and balances them with her own strong opinions about design and color. read more

Jill helped us with the design and furniture layout for our living room. She is easy to work with, responsive and creative. She kept our budget top of mind, and incorporated some of our existing pieces into the design. We're definitely calling Jill for our next design project! read more

Jill Cordner helped me with decorating 3 different types of design projects. With her help, I redecorated my living room as well as updated 2 different buildings with our vacation rental business. I would easily rehire her. Jill listened to what I wanted and helped me get exactly what I was looking for. She's very creative and even came up with a furniture configuration for a space I'd been struggling with for years. Her color sense is wonderful and she's as good at the details as she is with the big picture. She knows where to go to get great prices for all sorts of needs I had. We've now worked together for a year and she remains extremely easy to work with. She's pleasant, conscientious, and a doer. I never felt 'stuck' because Jill knows how to make things happen. She even knows how to give style opinions so that I get the truth about what she thinks but never feel judged or pushed into 'someone else's vision'. She's a great collaborator and loves to brainstorm. I feel lucky I found her through Yelp last year. read more

JIll Cordner can do anything. I hired her to help renovate a house and garden. She worked beautifully with the whole family, helped with every detail of the renovation and the move, including hiring terrific subcontractors for jobs that she didn't do herself. She didn't waste any time either. The whole process was flawless and speedy, from start to finish. She turned a nice house into a fabulous house. Jill is the best. read more

Jill helped me choose paint colors, light fixtures and think through floor plans for several rooms in our home when we moved in March. As a first time home-owner, she made the whole process so much less overwhelming for me. She has great, creative ideas and worked with me on my budget. We used Pinterest to share ideas and brainstorm, which was a huge help. She worked with me on my ideas, style and budget and brought her fresh ideas to the table without being pushy at all. She has an amazing eye for color and we are thrilled with the new paint colors in our house and how all the rooms flow together. She's patient, communicative and responsive! I've continued to ask her advice for several smaller projects in the past few months and she's been incredibly helpful even though they haven't been "big" projects. I look forward to continuing to seek Jill's help as we grow into our home in the years to come. I recommend her super highly! read more