We worked with Allen through Bay Builders and he did a great job bringing my vision to life. I had…read morea lot of ideas, but didn't know where to start and Allen patiently guided me through the process, answering all my questions big or small. We really appreciated his attentiveness. I would definitely recommend Sofiov and especially Allen for interior design needs.

Allen was great! He was very attentive right from the beginning and took us around to different…read morestores to pick our cabinets and finishing materials. He also helped prepare all the quotes, and links to alternatives that met our budget. His designs were really great and were exactly what we were looking for!

I had the opportunity to work with Kanika Design as their contractor. I have a wonderful experience…read morewith them. I love the way they work. They are super clean and dedicated so much time at the job side. I recommended them 100%. You cannot go wrong with them.

I'll be honest-we were pretty overwhelmed at the thought of doing a full makeover for our home. We…read moreknew we wanted a total makeover for our place, but trying to find a team that actually handles the 'boots on the ground' construction side and the high-end design is way harder than it looks. After talking to a few different firms, Kanika Design just felt like the right fit. Kanika really listened to what we wanted. I've always been a bit nervous about using bold colors, but she pushed us (in a good way!) for a deeper color palette in the main living areas. It looks incredible. Kanika found us so many unique, high-quality furniture pieces that you just won't find at a big-box store. The biggest thing for us was logistics. Once the design process completed, their team handled everything - architectural, permit headache, and construction. Anyone who has done a remodel knows things never go 100% perfectly, but whenever an issue popped up, they were on top of it immediately. They kept the contractors moving and kept us updated on the budget and what was happening next. It's a relief to finally be done after 2 years and have a home that feels like us but way better. I can't recommend Kanika and her team enough. We're still obsessed with how everything turned out.

We had such a wonderful experience working with Susan Bacchi and her team! She was responsive,…read moreaccommodating, and very professional. We reached out a very last minute, and she was kind enough to fit us into her busy schedule without hesitation. That flexibility meant so much to us, and it truly set the tone for how thoughtful and client-focused she is. When it came time to stage our home, Susan moved quickly. Her eye for design is amazing and knew exactly how to make our home look both beautiful and inviting. Her team was also impressive. They were careful and respectful throughout the process, taking great care to pack and shrink-wrap our personal items for storage so nothing was damaged. They worked quickly, efficiently and handled everything with professionalism and kindness. The house looked stunning once she was finished, and we received so many compliments from agents, and potential buyers. I'm confident that her work played a big part in how quickly and smoothly our home sold. We highly recommend Susan Bacchi and we're so grateful for her help and would absolutely work with her again in the future!

Susan Bacchi is the most talented Interior Desiginer I have ever worked with! She staged our…read morecraftsmen home & brought the Old World charm of our Home into today's lifestyle. She studies your home with a keen eye. Her choices of colors, textures, fabrics, art, are custom made for your space. She has a natural intuitiveness for her work that shines through. Susan is personable & a joy to work with. I am convinced our home sold so fast because of her exquisite staging.

Malika is an incredibly talented and experienced architect with an exceptional eye for design. Her…read morework feels open, bright, and thoughtfully proportioned. On top of that, her team is professional, highly responsive, and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend.

Worked with them on a partial interior redesign of our living and dining spaces, and I have to say…read morethey bring a rare mix of vision and practicality. From the first meeting, the team took the time to understand not just how we use the space, but also what kind of atmosphere we wanted for family dinners and evenings with friends. They proposed solutions that were modern yet warm, clean lines natural materials and lighting choices that make the space feel inviting without being overdesigned. What I really appreciated was their attention to detail. Things like flow between the kitchen and dining area, sightlines to the garden and even how the furniture would interact with the architecture, all of it was considered. Communication was excellent throughout: clear updates, quick responses and they navigated the city requirements smoothly so I didn't have to. The result feels both stylish and deeply livable. Hosting dinners now feels effortless, the layout encourages conversation and the finishes add just the right amount of elegance. If you care about design that balances beauty with functionality, this team delivers. They're not just designing a house, they're designing a home.

We are so grateful for Jessica's help in getting a permit for our addition. It's been a long…read moreprocess which she forewarned us about. We've never worked with an architect before so we didn't know what to expect. Jessica is a great listener. She actually listens to her clients and makes recommendations based on that. We highly recommend Jessica! We look forward to the completion of our project. Thank you Jessica and your team!

Jessica has been an amazing partner during our remodel journey. She worked with us through the…read morestarts and stops of the process and helped us realize the vision for our remodel. She was incredibly informative and communicative during the permit review process, turning what we had heard could be a nightmare into a fairly smooth process. Jessica and her team were always responsive and ready with answers to our many questions. We would not hesitate to recommend Jessica and the JSD Architecture team to anyone looking to remodel their house.

We worked with Penny to design our new kitchen. We loved working with her - she is so creative and…read moreyet so practical. She turned our dream into reality! We highly recommend working with her.

Penny helped us update an older home we bought on the Peninsula. She gave us lots of choices, had…read moregreat ideas ranging from very practical to outside the box designs. She was available to meet both during and outside of business hours. The project stayed within the budget we gave her and completed on time. Penny has a work crew that was really fantastic. Great craftsmen, who would redo something if it wasn't up to Penny's high standards. If her team committed to being at our house at 8:30, they were usually sitting in the cars outside our house at 8:15. I highly recommend working with Penny

I was thrilled with my new Carter Dining chairs. From start…read moreto finish it was a seamless process that delivered a wonderful high quality item. I ordered them via my local store, received timely updates, and had an excellent experience with the White Glove Delivery. They are just the right scale for my Restoration Hardware Dining table that is designed for small spaces. Sadly on the first use we discovered that the coefficient of friction between the bare wood feet and our tile floor produced a loud screeching sound. According to the Store staff it is not advisable to attach glides to these chairs....I suspect it is that the legs are too thin. I ordered a set of Silicone & Felt Chair Leg Protectors...which did the trick.

A Serena & Lily customer for many years, I was thrilled when a design center opened near me. The…read morePalo Alto store is lovely, as are the design staff. I am always warmly greeted there. I often spend most of my time among the fabric samples in the back of the shop when I am looking to find just the right fabric to recover, renew or accent the great room, the guest room, or the master suite of my coastal-style home near San Francisco Bay. I am always ably assisted by a sales associate who has significant product knowledge. Serena & Lily in Palo Alto is my preferred source for interior design inspiration. Thank you, Serena & Lily!

This review is long overdue. Anne is the real deal. She reimagined our kitchen, kept the project…read moremoving, and saved us from choices we'd regret. With a detailed binder in place before demo, nothing was left to chance. Years later, we still love it. Highly recommend.

We worked with Anne to design a 230 square ft kitchen and we love the results…read more Anne helpwe every step of the way to partner with our contractor to fulfill our vision-- from initial concept design , purchasing fixtures and managing last minute hurdles during construction. She was friendly, flexible and we would love the chance to work with her again. I highly recommend especially for novice remodelers like myself!

My husband and I recently completed our first home renovation, and as total beginners, we felt…read morecompletely overwhelmed. Design Loft transformed this daunting process into an exciting journey. Majo and Hellen guided us every step of the way, helping us shape our Modern Spanish aesthetic while creating a detailed design plan for our contractor. With both of us working full-time, their expertise saved us countless hours and headaches. One of the biggest renovation challenges is dealing with overwhelming choices. Design Loft curated a few perfect options for everything--paint colors, light fixtures, cabinets, tiles--allowing us to make decisions efficiently while staying true to our vision. Their value went far beyond aesthetics. They caught several contractor mistakes that could have caused major issues and connected us to great vendors that helped us find the best deals. Here's something important: without a skilled designer, contractors often take the easiest route rather than creating the high-end look you're envisioning. At times we questioned our choices, but trust the process! Everything came together beautifully, and we couldn't be happier with the result. If you're planning a renovation, working with Design Loft is a no-brainer. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to create designs perfectly tailored to your taste make them invaluable. Highly recommend Majo, Hellen, and the entire team!

I'm super happy I decided to go with Helen and Majo at Design Loft. My project was a bit more…read moreunique as I wanted to convert an office space to a Speakeasy with a custom saltwater aquarium tank to having a hidden door. I reached out to different designers, some only did kitchens and baths and others just weren't a good fit with my requirements. I finally came across Design Loft and from their photos I liked what they did so I had a consultation with Helen. My wife and I really liked her and felt like she would be a great fit to take on our project. Oh and they also helped me do all the permitting with the city which helped me A LOT! That is something that was unique to Design Loft. Helen and Majo walked us through the whole process and built a room and generated a 3D layout and it was awesome! So cool to see it go from a design to reality! I would totally recommend Design Loft to anyone looking to design something special! Let them make your vision even better and transform it to reality.

My husband and I recently redid our living room with Celeste Randolph from ambience. I cannot say…read moreenough good things about working with Celeste! My husband and I had tried to pick a few pieces here and there by ourselves but we could never agree on anything. Celeste was able to find things that we both liked and worked for everyone. Once we started working with her, the process was so quick and smooth I wish we had done this much sooner. She was also very good at staying within our budget and listening to our feedback which put me at ease. She found a fabulous sofa for us, and a really unique looking lamp. She had wonderful ideas for the rest of our room which we will be slowly incorporating overtime and she also helped give me feedback on items that I would find and ask her questions about. We would definitely use ambience interiors again!

My husband and I recently completed an entire house build in Los Altos, CA. Heidi Menard, Ambiance…read moreInteriors Decorator, had been recommended to us to use for consulting. My husband was not sold on the idea. Today he would readily tell you, it was the best decision we made. Building our home was extremely stressful and she was able to keep us grounded and help with everything from picking out tile, paint colors, light fixtures, furniture, hard-scape.....you name it!!! She has a great eye and is willing to work with you. She is always readily available and provides several price range options to work with your budget. I would highly recommend working with her. Don't do it alone, you will love the end results.