Embarking on a kitchen remodel is no small feat, but with the right company, it can be an easy and…read moreenjoyable experience. That is how I felt about working with Cucina Kitchen Design--I was a little sad when it ended because I enjoyed working with Lisa and her team so much! From the initial consultation to the final steps, the process was handled professionally and with a level of engagement that made me feel like I would ultimately have the kitchen I wanted. From demolition to re-construction, there was consistency in working through the remodel with an outstanding quality of workmanship. The precision and care taken during the build were unparalleled - from the placement of hardware, and lighting installation, to the alignment of tiles, all meticulously executed. Something that I highly valued after going through other remodel work, was never any time that I had to wonder where the team was and when the work was going to continue. There was someone there every day, some work was done on a weekend. The entire project was 8 weeks. Lisa, with her experience as a professional chef, guided me through cabinet layout, and product choices which I might not have thought to consider. Her expertise gave me a new kitchen that has transformed my space, is beautiful, amazingly functional and makes me smile every time I enter it.

Phenomenal experience from start to finish. I have a 1920s craftsman house in Oakland and the…read morekitchen was extremely dated. Lisa came up with a beautiful design and was incredibly communicative, professional, helpful & dedicated to the project throughout the entire process. I know what I like when I see it, but I am a terrible designer and don't really know where to begin with this type of thing. Lisa was so helpful & patient with me and came up with the perfect amount of options for every finish/material and provided guidance that resulted in a GORGEOUS kitchen. We knocked down two walls, opened up space into the dining room, brought down everything to the studs and did a full on remodel -- new floors, windows, appliances, cabinets, tile, etc. It is unrecognizable and every detail came together perfectly. Her entire team at Cucina is super helpful and their process is dialed. Importantly, she connected me with her amazing contractor, Ibrahim who did 100% of the construction himself. Ibrahim was outstanding and flawlessly executed the plan, and was a pleasure to have in our home. Lisa quoted me 10-12 week duration and the entire project from demo to final inspection was 9.5 weeks. Incredible. I would enthusiastically recommend Lisa and her team to do any kitchen or bathroom project. I will be working with them again on any and all future projects I have. THANK YOU!

We hired Brittany to help furnish and design our new home (mostly living room, dining room, entry…read morearea). Brittany was very easy to work with and has excellent taste. We absolutely love how everything turned out and are still amazed of how beautiful our home looks. There were many items she picked that I may not have picked myself but I am glad I trusted her judgment because once the items arrived and we saw it in our space, they were perfect! One heads up - given how busy she is with several projects, I do recommend setting timeline expectations at the beginning as our project took longer than expected. Overall, I highly recommend Brittany. We would be happy to work with her again.

I hired Brittany to design my master bedroom in my home that I recently purchased. She just…read morefinished the final touches and I couldn't be more happy. During the initial consultation, Brittany listened to my vision, colors, and style preferences. In no time, she had the room design layout emailed to me. It was absolutely perfect! I was so excited! She made my dream bedroom come to life. The process from there was getting the materials and the install which Brittany orchestrated perfectly. She really made it easy. I give my highest recommendation to Brittany and will be hiring her for the interior design for my entire home.

I recently had my kitchen redesigned, and the transformation is truly impressive. The layout is now…read moremuch more functional, with a smart use of space that makes cooking and everyday use feel effortless. Everything flows naturally--from the work areas to storage--without feeling crowded. The choice of materials and colors creates a clean, modern look while still feeling warm and inviting. The cabinetry is both stylish and practical, with plenty of well-organized storage. I especially appreciate the attention to detail in the finishes, lighting, and hardware, which give the kitchen a polished and high-end feel. Lighting was clearly well thought out, with a perfect balance between task lighting and ambient light, making the space comfortable at any time of day. The overall design feels timeless rather than trendy, which I value. What stands out most is how the design combines beauty with practicality. It's not just a kitchen that looks good--it truly works well for daily life. I'm very satisfied with the result and would confidently recommend this interior design work to anyone looking to upgrade their kitchen.

Shelly initially was great to work with. She had great design ideas, however, she required a…read more$2000.00 deposit and then never applied to my project's bill. I am still trying to get it refunded to me. We did a $30,000 project and I am quite upset. I would not recommend her for this reason.

Shelly was great at understanding my style and coming up with a great plan and design for both of…read moremy bathrooms. It was a long process but I was glad that I had Shelly there with me. I would say she is definitely creative and her experience helped in making me make the right decisions on the bathrooms

I have worked with many staging companies. AMI had the vision, pieces, process and people to…read morecompletely transform my home into a work of art. Every person that toured the house complemented the decor. AMI easily paid for them selves 10x. Michele is also a delightful person to work with. 411bonita.com

Michele and AMI Staging did an amazing job for me staging a listing. The home was over 4,500 sq ft…read moreand they made it feel so warm, cozy and inviting. They were very professional, easy to work with and super accommodating. Michele and her group worked hard to meet all of our deadlines including bringing the home onto the market and then a quick close of escrow which required a quick removal of the staging. While the home was on the market I received wonderful feedback from other agents and buyers as well. The home looked stunning. I look forward to working with them again!

I had a great experience working with Annie and the rest of the team at ALI to furnish my home…read more I recently purchased a new construction home, and wanted help with furnishing the space. I loved the space as it was built and didn't want extensive changes, but window treatments were important to me -- the house has more windows than walls and didn't come with any way to cover them up -- which ultimately necessitated some remodeling. After selecting and interviewing 6 design firms based on their reviews and portfolios, I brought on Annie and her team to help. From the beginning of the process, I was impressed by Annie's depth of knowledge, her solution-oriented mindset, and her commitment to matching the space to my needs. Throughout the process, I found Annie and her team a delight to work with. They were always friendly, prepared, and efficient. More importantly to me, they were deeply collaborative. There were times when I knew exactly what I wanted (e.g. laying out a project space or cabinetry for an entertainment center), even showing up with custom specs or sketches, and Annie's team adopted them and made them happen. On the other hand, there were times when I struggled to decide on something, and they stepped in and offered their own recommendations. They were great at both, and switched effortlessly as needed. Even for things outside of ALI's scope, nothing gave Annie pause, and she always had someone on speed dial to solve the problem. My home has high vaulted windows, and I told Annie up front that I wanted motorized shades. She immediately agreed that made sense (another designer I spoke with seemed overwhelmed by the prospect), and subsequently brought in a general contractor, a drapery fabricator, and an installer. Not only were they also all friendly, reliable, and efficient, but they shared Annie's collaborative style. I felt shared ownership over the solutions we came up with, and the end result is fantastic -- it looks like it could have been built with the house. I would happily bring any of them back for future work. End-to-end, the whole project took about 14 months until installation (with a few stragglers), a month behind Annie's initial target. We were also slightly under budget, which surprised me. Throughout the process, Annie offered great options mostly at or around the target price, but often included a higher-end option. In some cases, I *loved* those options and chose to go over budget. But even though we ended up well over budget on cost of goods, we were so far under budget on time billing and other costs that it more than made up for it, a reflection of her team's efficiency. But most importantly, I am delighted with the results. Everything is beautiful, comfortable, works for my needs, and filled with creative touches that I would never have selected on my own. I feel like I got exactly what I wanted out of the process, and I would happily bring Annie and her team back if I need interior help in the future.

We've had the pleasure of working with Annie and her team at ALI on two design projects over the…read morepast three years. Her creativity and vision combined with her great expertise brought our homes to life in unique and beautiful ways. We first teamed up with Annie on an extensive remodel of our historic San Francisco home that included a full kitchen/dining area gutting, multiple new bathrooms, paint, art consulting and soft goods throughout. Our architect had recommended ALI based on Annie's experience updating historic homes like ours, but what stood out for us was how direct and organized her process was from day one, including a high level of budget transparency. One of the highlights of working with Annie over the course of this two-year project was her ability to cater to our preferences while also pushing us out of our comfort zone when she saw the opportunity for something really special. Two years into living in our home, many of our favorite elements are those things we never would have considered had she not nudged us toward them. Another strength of Annie's was listening to our needs when it came to functionality--with two young boys at home, durability and practicality were often a factor for us. In those cases, Annie managed to produce designs that elegantly and creatively addressed those needs, from hidden pull-out drawers for toy storage in a custom sofa to upholstery fabrics that are durable while still feeling luxurious. Annie's lighting selection and sense of color were also highlights for us. The fixtures she helped us select for our foyer and living room are far from simple sources of light, they are true works of art, hand-made by artisans from her unique repertoire of craftspeople. As for color, she pushed us (in a good way) to consider applications that initially felt dramatic but ultimately turned those areas into visually lush spaces that we love to be in. Our second project with Annie and team was for our vacation home in Wine Country, involving mainly soft goods and design consulting for both indoor and outdoor areas. Outdoors included new construction of a kitchen and pool with surrounding living areas. In contrast to our San Francisco home with all of its historic embellishments and the design to match, the Sonoma home is all modern, clean lines. Annie didn't skip a beat in pivoting to a more relaxed, organic style befitting of the more rural terroir. Whether indoors or out, the resulting spaces are comfortable yet elegant, and once again Annie delivered designs that are both beautiful yet functional. Annie and team helped turn both of our houses into homes that we love living in and that visitors constantly compliment us on. From managing the myriad details passing between us and our architect and contractor during construction, to presenting us with furniture and lighting pieces that we fell in love with, Annie made our renovation journeys inspiring and fun and we've been enjoying the results ever since.

We worked with Margo on a bathroom redesign, due to circumstances outside of her control we were…read morenot able to see the project completed, but while we did communicate she was wonderful. Not only was she incredibly responsive, she was always willing to use her years of experience to help guide us and make the right decisions based on our current and future needs. Once we honed in on a general idea she sent over the concept and followed up with samples of all the material before any purchases were made. This made understanding how the concept would translate once we had real materials to work with. Overall she was super great to work with and would recommend!

We worked with Margo to choose wallpaper, furnishings, paint and decorative touches for our new…read morehome, and she beyond delivered. I loved that our vision was aligned, not only with me, but with my spouse, whom I do not always share a combined love of the same interior designs and styles. She was able to bridge our preferences gracefully. She has a calming manner about her, and worked as quickly or as slowly as we needed to make our decisions. I recommend her to my friends, and now to the broader community.

This is a follow-up to my original 2013 review of Jayne Bunce Interiors. As is often the case with…read moremid-century ranch homes, remodeling happens in phases. We first worked with Jayne in 2006, tackling the big stuff: kitchen, dining room, living room, guest bath, and flooring throughout. After that, we had a long break from remodeling -- until 2023, when life threw us a surprise: our 27-year-old daughter moved back home to change career paths and join the family business. After four years of living independently, she needed a space with real privacy. And of course, our first call was to Jayne. Just like back in 2006, Jayne came in with a coordinated, well-organized plan of attack. She brought in a fantastic general contracting team -- Anthony Keys and Mike Guzman (you can read our separate review of Keys Construction here on Yelp) -- and the whole experience was once again seamless and rewarding. Over time, you learn what your strengths and weaknesses are as a homeowner. For me, it's clear: architectural design, colors, fabrics, and making it all flow together are not my strengths. But they are Jayne's. She's licensed to create architectural drawings and genuinely loves diving into the details of stone, paint, flooring, carpet, and furniture. Her sense of coordination and texture is exceptional. Since we met Jayne in 2006, we haven't made a single design decision without her -- including big ones like exterior house paint (one of the hardest decisions to get right!). Jayne makes even that fun -- she shows up with a giant box of paint swatches and somehow gets you to enjoy the process. In this recent phase, we remodeled and refreshed three bedrooms, one bathroom, my office and a completely dilapidated screened-in porch. We think (fingers crossed!) that we might finally be done now -- and we're so grateful Jayne was with us for every step of the journey. Karen & Greg Marriner 6/22/25

If you are looking for professional quality design services with a personal touch, I would highly…read morerecommend Jayne Bunce Design. Jayne spent many hours with us designing our new kitchen, which was a complete remodel and an addition affecting two outside walls. Jayne not only came-up with very creative designs, but she is a problem solver. She worked with our contractors to get everything right, and when things didn't go right (which always happens) Jayne was on it until it was resolved. Jayne has a unique ability to ask the right questions, and then bring the design to life, first through very detailed drawings and then supervising the finished product. Jayne assisted us with hundreds of decisions, from cabinetry to appliances to the color of the granite matching the floor. Select Jayne, and follow her advise. She knows her business.