I needed lighting consultation for a kitchen remodel. She was very well informed and provided very…read morehelpful advice. She is very professional and Davy about placement and selection of fixtures.

Sheryl was fantastic! We have a 1920's bungalow in Oakland and I was looking to up our curb appeal…read moreas well as light our backyard palm tree. I realized that I needed expert lighting help and I was absolutely right on this point. I can't imagine having done this project without her! She knows what lights to use, the brands, and she can even refer you to the right electrician! She checked in with me regularly and followed up with me after the electrician came to our house and did the installation work. I highly recommend her for residential or commercial! Our house is the best looking house on the street now and the exterior lights made all the difference!

The glass lampshade on a floor lamp had been broken. I spent hours online trying to find a…read morereplacement to no avail. After visiting another lighting store they suggested I go to Omega. Eric patiently looked through catalogs to find the right fit. Once they received it, he sandblasted the glass to replicate the finish of the original one. It is perfect. I really appreciate Eric's willingness to go the extra step to replicate the shade and make the lamp look like new.

I took an ancient lamp over to be repaired - it has been next to my bed for 80 years! They…read morediagnosed the problem as a switch and kept the lamp to replace that. It cost $45.00 which was a little more than I expected but the lamp works properly now and is again lighting the space in my bedroom

I had broken a beautiful textured ceramic gold lamp at my house earlier that day. I was so sad…read morebecause that model was out of commission. I went to several big box stores to find something comparable with no luck. I resorted to buying a fill-in lamp and ordering 2 more lamps from different retailers to hopefully land on one and return the others. Feeling dejected I thought to search for a lighting store and WC Lighting came up. I was only 3 miles away so I gave it a shot. As soon as I walked in, I smiled for the first time. I found my lamp! Nevada was so helpful and sweet. Everyone at the store understood my grief over breaking my lamp. I am so happy with our new lamp and my husband says he likes it even better than the 1st! Thank you!

Great experience. The piece we bought is a signature place for our dining room. Make sure the room…read more We had a mechanical problem and the company totally stood by it. They replaced everything. Amazing. This wasn't Walnut Creek's problem but they stopped up. Outstanding. Thank you team!

I had a light fixture that stopped working. It was one of a pair and I really didn't want to buy…read moretwo new light fixtures so I was determined to find a business that would repair old fixtures. And then I found Ed at Ensler lighting. He beat his estimate and got my fixture back in good working order within a couple days. If you're anywhere near Berkeley go and check them out. Such a cool selection of light fixtures at their shop. It has been there for decades! And of course, if you have a fixture in need of repair go see Ed at Ensler!

Really appreciate Ed responding to my emails!…read more I managed to fix the lamp I emailed him about but I felt compelled to bring in my other pieces that needed rewiring. Ed and Roel were super friendly and it was a quick (less than 1 hour) turnaround. It's a bit of a drive for me so I really appreciate them getting it done in one trip. Highly recommended.

So this morning I was making coffee in our newly remodeled kitchen. Everything about it is…read moreimproved. The space is small, less than 120 sq. feet in our mid-1920's era house, and yet there is an amazing amount of counter and storage space, and the workflow between range, fridge, coffee station and sink is natural and makes sense. Everything is light and airy looking and the space looks modern yet retains the feel of early 20th century construction. Tile, counter, cabinets, floor and paint are complimentary, and soothing. There's even a range hood for handling cooking exhaust. We could not be happier with the outcome of our project, and we realize that engaging Aimee Toy Inouye at Paragon Kitchens and Bath was the number one reason for the success of our remodeling project. Rewind 4 months. My wife and I decided our 90s-era old kitchen had to go. Massive dark granite counters/backsplash was cracking, Ikea cabinets were crumbling, lighting was dim and we could barely lay out a cutting board for meal prep. We knew enough subcontractors that we thought we could handle the project ourselves, but how were we going to best change the space? We investigated kitchen design firms and the upfront cost seemed shockingly high. Paragon's quote was in the middle of several firms we investigated, but still, we were thinking we could save money right away by figuring out a design ourselves. Keep in mind, engaging a designer will be your first expense. Later on you will be writing check after check without thinking twice but in the beginning, you will hesitate. You will think, they can spit floor plans out of a computer in an hour. It's a counter and some cabinet boxes and some tiles. Plug in the numbers and it's done. You will think of the cost of designer time, when you really should think of the cost of designer expertise. You are paying for knowledge, experience, and talent, which actually is priceless. In this case Aimee's knowledge, experience and talent were an amazing bargain. She and her partner Christina visited our kitchen several times and talked to us about our issues and what we wanted out of a remodel. They took exact measurements, and then several weeks later came back with renderings of four different layouts, with pros and cons listed for each. We worked with her and in the end combined two of these proposed designs and asked for cabinet estimates, a counter source, and advice on paint, flooring and tile. Here Aimee's contacts were key. We visited a slab yard in Berkeley together and picked out stone that would work with her design, and found complimentary backsplash tile and flooring. She put together a cabinet order that was complex and complete, with a company that gave a firm delivery date, and with that in place we were able to start demo on Jan 5. Paragon provided a complete set of layout and elevation plans with all measurements that our electrician, cabinet installer, tile contractor and plumber used with everything accurate and complete. Because of her assistance, we experienced smooth sailing step by step, and the project was completed exactly one month later! Throughout the process, Aimee was instantly responsive with questions about delivery, measurements, paint colors, lighting fixture suggestions, and sink and faucet recommendations. Everything she recommended worked perfectly, and when everything was finished the results were amazing. We could not have been more pleased. My wife and I recommend Paragon highly. Remember when considering engaging a designer, that you will be living with the end result for many years, long after the memory of starting the ball rolling has faded. You will enjoy the results!

Contracting with Paragon was by far the best money we spent on our remodel. I can't say enough good…read morethings about Aimee Inouye. Not only did she capture our design esthetic beautifully, she also connected us to the best contractor, cabinet maker, countertop manufacturer, and tile supplier. Having someone in the know in the business connect you to the right folks is priceless. She also set up all of our orders for us, which meant we didn't need to count tiles or spend hours staring at fixtures trying to figure out what would fit in our bathroom space and also look good. She just took care of *everything*, was incredibly responsive and professional, and thoughtful throughout. You won't regret working with Paragon!

I worked with Itay on a complete renovation of my San Francisco condo -- new bathroom, kitchen,…read morefloors, lighting, electrical, and everything else in between. Renovations are never simple, and unexpected things will always come up. What's important is having a contractor that you can trust. I appreciate that Itay does things by the book and is committed to keeping his clients happy. Whenever an issue came up, I knew I could always talk to Itay to figure something out. That made the process much more manageable. I am very happy that I chose Itay and his team to partner with on my project. They did a very high quality job, and I'm very happy with the work they did. Thanks Itay!

I cannot recommend TRD enough! We recently hired them to remodel our kitchen and dining room, which…read moreinvolved knocking down walls to create an open-concept space. From start to finish, the experience was fantastic. What really set them apart was how they handled the "unexpected." As with any major remodel, a few hurdles popped up once the walls came down. Instead of delaying the project or overcharging, Itay and the team came to us with creative, out-of-the-box solutions that actually ended up improving the final design. We are so happy with our new space!

Valery installed a new 240 circuit for a backyard spa. We contacted three companies; one never got…read moreback to us with a bid, and we chose Advanced over the other because of the excellent communication. He has an office manager and we could communicate via text to Valery, phone to the office or email. Timing was a bit complex because another contractor was installing paving where the spa was to go. And we had a third crew digging the trenching for the electrical line in the evening after the yard was dug up and before pavers were laid. Valery and his office manager coordinated and made themselves available when we needed them. He also stopped by after hours to make sure the digging guys knew exactly where to dig. I think, all told, Valery must have come over five times to check on the project. He also made a trip to the spa store to make sure he understood how to hook up our particular spa. I can't imagine that any other electrician would spend so much time and attention on our job outside of his actual electrical work. Despite the extra trips, he held firm on his original price. And he's such a nice guy!

Had them install security cameras, flood lights, and porch lights. Greatly priced, very…read moreknowledgeable, and speedy! Thank you Advanced Electrical!

I called early AM and didn't even leave a message. Asher called back as a missed call. He startled…read moreme and said he would stop by that afternoon to troubleshoot. He was on a break from a job near by and determined the problem after trying different scenarios. He was able to give me a quote immediately after trouble shooting. shout out to his crew that was excellent, knowledgeable and patient with all my questions. I highly recommend Asher and his crew for any lighting needs. You will not be disappointed.

Great holiday light installation service. It can be difficult to find a professional company that…read moreallows you to use your own lights and decorations, so that was a huge plus for us. They gave us a polished, professional installation at a very reasonable rate. They were communicative, listened to our instructions, and helped us figure out what additional cords we needed. They even returned the next day to weatherproof the cords. My only qualm was that it was difficult to get in touch with them about taking the lights down. We were given multiple removal dates and eventually had to take some of the lights down ourselves, even though we had paid for full takedown service. Otherwise, we had a great experience and really appreciated the quality of the installation.