It was such a pleasure to work with Kelly from Designing Women on my house project…read more She is professional, easy to communicate with, organized, super responsive, trust worthy and a delight to work with. Kelly is detail oriented and has an eye to stay within budget. Kelly provided me with many reality checks and helped me through every stage of the project. I highly recommend her. I couldn't have done my house project with her. BTW, she did not request that I write a review. This is me reaching out, because I appreciate her.

Kelly help us redecorate our teenage son's bedroom. I LOVED working with Kelly because she is so…read morecreative in both design and managing costs. She found the perfect bed with storage. The desk was big enough to keep his computer and allow space for studying. Kelly's contractors are super efficient, friendly and fast. I love the painter because was a perfectionist. Kelly helps you get to the design that works well for your needs and looks beautiful! Thanks so much Kelly!!

If you are looking for a interior designer that spends the time to really understand your needs,…read morestay in budget, and has comprehensive follow through, look no further than Christine Sheldon Design. She was recommended to me from a friend of mine and I couldn't be more pleased. Our initial project was a kitchen remodel but grew into several projects due to flooding in our home. She designed two bathrooms that were in two different budget ranges and a kitchen. She made some other recommendations like tile for the laundry room, carpets, baseboards, appliances, tables, and chairs which were all priced within budget. I never got an upsell which I've had with other designers and she always brought me a design layout with multiple color/design stories to pick from. She listened carefully to my likes and dislikes and quickly honed in the direction I wanted as I wasn't always sure. Her subcontractors were consummate professionals that produce the highest quality work without breaking the bank. I highly recommend Christine.

I do not enjoy writing yelp reviews, but I feel I need too in this case. I was recommended to…read morecontact Christine Sheldon Designs for space planning for our home renovation. I have left several message without as so much as 1 follow up call. It has been 2 weeks. 2 WEEKS! I understand companies being busy close to the holidays, but at least have the courtesy to call a potential customer back. Customer service is such an overlooked aspect in business today. Luckily, we are now working with IQ Interior Design who took the time to call us back.

I've used Kirsten's design services in two houses that I've owned, and she has helped me update my…read morestyle as well as purchase needed furniture and window coverings. I am not sure I could work with another designer. Kirsten listens to me, and I always feel that the result will reflect my preferences and style, and fit in my budget. She always asks me how I use the space we are redesigning, so that the solution she creates has needed storage or seating and will work as a functional part of my home. I love her taste, and how she helped my home look both personal, polished and stylish. The other thing I love about the way she works is the "green" element: Kirsten possesses a wealth of knowledge about sustainable and healthy options. She informs me about the environmental issues with a particular material, and lets me know what my greener choices would be -- and then she uses her resources to help me find the materials locally. I like knowing that she is not only helping me create a more beautiful home, but also helping me lighten my footprint on the earth. Unlike so many designers I've spoken to, Kirsten is funny, light-hearted, and a genuine pleasure to collaborate with. I also find her pricing model very reasonable.

Kirsten of Sustainable Home provided very valuable design assistance with two remodeling projects…read more First, when remodeling our house, Kirsten came up with a very creative floor plan to add a second bathroom into the existing footprint of our small house. She assisted us with choosing fabulous materials for the bathrooms and kitchen. One the second project, she helped us with the design of the conversion of our garage into a studio with bathroom and kitchenette area. In both projects, she listened to our goals, and helped us to clarify and achieve them. She understood that we didn't have a large budget to work with and helped us figure out cost effective options. She is extremely knowledgeable about green home products which we really appreciated, and she always had great ideas on where to get products. She knows how the construction process works and gave great advice on how to work with our contractor. Overall, we highly recommend Kirsten!

The best decision we ever made was hiring Jillian for our home extension and renovation project…read more She exceeded our expectations on every level. We started with a phone consultation and she truly listened to our vision, priorities, and budget limitations. She has excellent communication skills, so she quickly followed up with an email proposal that was exactly what we had in mind. We continued to meet every other week and she would come prepared with schematics and samples for us to review. From there, she created detailed elevation plans, down to the millimeter. Our contractor was so grateful because every element had already been organized and well planned out and his team just had to execute it. She made the entire process so easy for us and our construction team! She also has impeccable taste, so every detail of our design plan was timeless and sophisticated, yet within our budget. We are so grateful we found Jillian and we thank her for being a critical part of making our dream house a reality!

I've worked with Jillian on countless of home improvement projects and even a new construction. We…read morehave been colleagues for over five years, we met when I was a listing manager and she was an interior designer at a local real estate company. We worked together on hundreds of homes prepping them for sale. Several years later, we have both started our own real estate ventures. When I was building my home, I went to Jillian for the initial floor plan consultation, and worked with her all the way to picking out details like the finishes and paint colors. Madera Interior Design is a great resource for project management and all design related aspects of a home. Jillian is organized, communicative, and overall a great person. I have also recommended her to several clients and colleagues. It's always a pleasure doing business with Jillian!

Fabulous work with an uncanny attention to detail is what my experience was with A.L. Interiors…read more From the moment I sat down with Anna Lisa, till the time my renovation was completed she was an absolute gem. From the begining I had an idea of what I wanted my kitchen and living area to look like... But it was her patience in countless design sessions that helped bring the renovation to fruition. What caught me off guard was the intricacy of the her tile work in my master bath. When I saw her renderings I was just shocked with the level of detail... It felt like art and transformed a very ordinary bathroom into something everyone can appreciate. It's clearly one of her greatest skills from what I can tell. Previously I had visited two other companies and both times found them to be impersonal and impatient : ( I don't think of myself as demanding, but when your dream remodel is on the line you want to feel that sense of satisfaction that it was done right! I certainly have this now and will happily recommend her. Strong Work and Thank You!

Anna Lisa is a brilliant architect and designer…read more We are currently in the process of a whole house remodel in which she is recreating the entire space, and increasing the square footage of our house built in 1927 from 1800sf to 2800sf, with all of the modern comforts while keeping the classic look and feel of the home. She is doing a wonderful job of incorporating not just our style, but our needs into the design. Anna Lisa is not only talented at the drawing board, she's also skilled at communicating with contractors and subcontractors for overall management of the project. She's adept at driving the project forward without cutting corners or sparing excellence. I recommend Anna Lisa Avelar and AL Interiors Design Studio without reservation.

Carolin was professional. She showed up well-prepared, kept her schedule, delivered on-time. She…read morecommunicated well with us to understand our goals and constraints. Then she came up with ideas to meet those or to illustrate the impossibility. Although we eventually did not proceed. We believe her services of project management and procurement will be highly professional as well. She simply radiated good qualities to give us the confidence. What I unreasonably hoped was she to challenge our "goals and constraints" more forcibly. I understand that's not in her own interest to do so.

What a great addition to the neighborhood! I stumbled upon this inviting home decor store in…read moredowntown Saratoga! The owner, Carolyn, is an interior designer and she sells beautiful pillows, lighting, antiques, etc and I was able to buy an in stock sofa and a pair of armchairs right off the floor. She even had it delivered that same week! Her design portfolio is a mix of modern and traditional aesthetic. Her studio is definitely worth a visit!

Every home staged by Napoleon at Home for my sellers has left visitors absolutely captivated. The…read morequality of their furnishings is unmatched, and the attention to detail is extraordinary. Time and again, I've seen how exceptional staging and a welcoming ambiance spark more buyer interest -- and lead to stronger offers. Highly recommend!

Napoleon at Home is THE MOST TALENTED TEAM in all of The…read moreBay Area. Robert, Tammy and crew have an eye for turning dull into exquisite. I have hired them 3 different times for three very different houses and they delighted me beyond my expectations each time. If you want quality, this is the company to hire.

I recently walked into the new Barry Johnson retail store called "Brick Monkey" in Redwood City. I…read morewas impressed at the unique home furnishings they had available. The prices were VERY REASONABLE, I was shocked honestly. I have walked into so-called designers studios that want $1200 for a trinket or what-not, highway robbery in my book. I bought a really beautiful Metal Jewelry Box for less than $50.00 for my wife. You can't buy a piece of plastic for less than $75.00 these days. They had really nice glass platters and dishes for about the same amount. If you like a more eclectic Z-Gallerie style or an alternative to Crate & Barrel check this place out.

I've known Barry for 27 years. He is the nicest, person in the world. He is talented with color and…read moredesign and now even has his own store "Brick Monkey" in Redwood City. He is so helpful and always "right on" in his decision making process and advice. He saves me time which saves me money in the long run. I am always so happy to have a project to work with him on!! He is #1 in my book 5 Star all the way! Thank you Barry!!