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Kathleen T.

Anyone who has been through a remodel knows it's hard. Even if your contractor is AMAZING, it's hard. Having people in your home and living amongst construction and making decision after decision is stressful. This was my third round of construction and third contractor. Well, Third Times the Charm! We consulted with several contractors and from the beginning, Jonathan set both my husband and I at ease. He brought his expertise, experience and advice to the table but only in a collaborative way. Never in a way that felt pushy or argumentative. This was a full kitchen/front of the house remodel. The kitchen was a 1939 original so we went down to studs and knocked down a few walls. Johnathan not only brought our vision to life, he enhanced it. No job is perfect and we ran into several hiccups along the way. At one point my husband and I decided to do wood flooring in the kitchen after concrete had already been poured in prep for tile. Jonathan didn't bat an eye. Multiple times he said something along the lines of "It's your kitchen, I want you to be happy living in it." Each time we had a hiccup, I was happy with how he handled it and I love, love, LOVE the final outcome. I mean, come on, look at the pictures. As for timeline and cost, I have no complaints. The job ran a little long but that was due to our change orders and average construction delays. I would happily recommend Jonathan to anyone and everyone.

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Jennifer J.

We first met Jonathan in October 2021 right around the time that we were closing on our current condo. As we had been living in this home, and renting, for about 2 years, we had already had some ideas brewing about the updates we wanted to make. When Jonathan came over for a consultation, we walked him through what we wanted to do in our kitchen and bathrooms and he let us know the best way to go about this. He took measurements when he was there so he was prepared to answer future questions over the phone or email. We sent him a few ideas of the design that we were looking for in each room. So after giving us a thoroughly drafted quote and a timeline (6-8 weeks for completion!), he also sent us links for items we could purchase ahead of time in order to be able to stick to the timeline as closely as possible - nothing frustrates a contractor like having to pause their project because they're wait for items to still come in! I was so impressed that Jonathan took time to bring me to multiple stores. He took time to show me different tiles and countertop materials that were aligned with the design ideas I initially sent him. This was a very different (and much more pleasant!) experience than a previous contractor who just directed me to websites to pick out floor/ tile materials and then I was left on my own to choose, with little to no guidance. We scheduled Jonathan to have his team start on demo work while we were going to be out of town. This step of the process went surprisingly quickly! I will say that it's not the easiest to live through a remodel (if you have the money or could go somewhere else for the entirety of it, that would be ideal). But, with that said, his team was beyond respectful of our space and they carefully sealed off the areas they were working on and covered the floors, so as to limit the dust and debris as best as possible. Jonathan left us paint samples to choose from for wall color and cabinet colors. Narrowing down which "white" to use on walls is a task in itself and I was relieved that Jonathan was able to narrow down my choices to only 2 or 3 colors (again, based on pictures I had sent). The white we ultimately chose looks beautiful and fresh in our west and south facing bathrooms! The final outcome of his team's work was perfection. Everything came together beautifully and we couldn't be happier with the results! (His tile guy does impeccable work - so impressed!) Take a look at the pictures that I attached and see for yourself! Thank you, Jonathan, for your organization, guidance, and professionalism throughout this entire process!

George B.

Jonathan and his team are reliable, responsive, creative and professional. Jonathan assisted converting my old rec. room in to an ADU. Jonathan guided us through the process and went above and beyond in delivering an end product that we are happy with.

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J K.

My husband and I hired Jonathan to convert part of our home and garage into a separate granny flat for my elderly parents. This was a project that was important to me and my family - we wanted a granny flat that felt like a lovely welcoming home, not a slapped together ADU. We are thrilled that we hired Jonathan as our contractor. Jonathan takes pride in his work and business. He pays attention to all the little details, has a great eye, makes helpful & honest suggestions, and he does not cut corners ever. He also knew all the ADA compliant codes so that door openings, showers, etc were accessible by wheelchair for my father. The end result was high quality, beautiful, and polished. Jonathan designed a layout that feels open and spacious - and managed to fit in a great room with kitchen, two bedrooms, two full baths, walk in closet, and laundry room - everything on my parent's wish list! My parents and family could not be happier with the end result. The transition from their previous huge home into this gorgeous new space has been seamless. Remodeling is stressful and hectic - but Jonathan was always available and truly made us feel like we were his only client. I had endless questions for him and he always responded quickly and patiently with thorough explanations. We will always use Metropolis for any remodeling needs!

We highly recommend Jonathan Litinsky, Omri Oshri, and Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc. for your upcoming construction project. After interviewing several highly reviewed contractors (both on Yelp and Nextdoor), we chose Jonathan and Omri based on their remodeling experience, professionalism, and easy-going demeanor. In addition, we chose him for all the things he was not, not pushy, not a high pressure salesman, and not a "sign this contract, cut me a check and I'll be done in 4 weeks" kind of guy. Having now finished our project, I can say that who you meet and what he promises on the first day, is the same person you will be interacting with during the project and who will deliver as-promised in the end. Here are a few more criteria that were important to us, in evaluating our contractor, and selecting someone to work in our home for the weeks and months to come. 1. Quality. Will the project start on time? (e.g. I just gave a deposit, will my contractor show up?) Will the contractor understand your project and deliver as promised? Will the project ever be finished? Yes, yes and yes. He understood our original concept, was detailed oriented throughout the project, and cared about doing things right. The result was an ADU construction that exceeded our expectations. 2. Communication. No matter how much planning you do upfront, there are infinite possibilities and decisions to be made during the process. We couldn't be home for all of it, and relied on being able to phone, email, text and picture message with Omri. He was always great about quickly acknowledging our communication and responding to any concerns/thoughts/issues that came up during the project. 3. Budget. It's worth repeating, that Omri delivers a high quality product as-promised and on-budget. This is really where, I believe, your contractor's experience comes in. He converted an existing garage into an ADU with new flooring, full bathroom and kitchen. We were very pleased with the results. What I think all the above issues boil down to is trust, and will you be able to trust your general contractor with your home. I hope this review helps you in choosing Jonathan and Omri, because if we had to do it all over again, I know we would.

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Overall, I'm extremely happy with how the remodel turned out and I'd pick Metropolis again for any future work.

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Dwell was great! We…read morehave a Spanish style duplex in northeast Los Angeles, that we wanted to fix up. Unfortunately, we first hired someone who didn't know what they were doing. We realized half way through that things were going in the wrong direction. We had to stop and find someone new. My wife saw some of Dwells work in our neighborhood and was impressed. She met with the home owner and he happily recommended Dwell. So, we met with Geo and work started soon after. We had to sandblast the exterior to remove the stucco work that was incorrectly applied and apply new smooth stucco. They also installed a new roof, wrought iron railing, central air, and built a new awning with Spanish tile. Everything came out great! We enjoyed working with Geo. Easy to talk to and responsive. Guided us through the process and helped with the aesthetic choices making my wife's vision for our home come true. Pricing was straight forward. What he quoted is what we paid. Geo and his team were great to work with. Everyone was professional and friendly. They were responsive in answering questions and keeping us updated on scheduling. Everyone on the job site was friendly, diligent and efficient. Through the process, other than making design choices, we didn't have to do much. Everything was taken care of. We highly recommend Dwell and can't wait to find another project for them to do!

Dwell is synonymous with quality, dedication, and client satisfaction. I have no hesitation highly…read morerecommending. Before contracting with Dwell for a full home, down-to-the-studs reno of a 50-yr old Pasadena home, I'd fired two general contractors: The first was a luxury, longstanding (30 yr) Pasadena firm that was simply too doctrinaire, languid, and non-responsive in their approach; the second was the opposite: too green, easily overwhelmed, and quickly passive aggressive and combative in communications to the point I was uneasy handing over the keys to demo and reno my home. I reset, cast a wide net for new prospects and interviewed 11 firms, all while recognizing that perhaps my expectations were too high and I was part of the problem. Gio confidently asserted that I *should* have high expectations, as it was my home that I was renovating. Fast forward, and the end product is phenomenal, surpassing my expectations without a single regret. A few notes: 1. Client dedication: Dwell and its full team (Gio, my phenomenal project manager Michael, Santiago, and the office team) all never gave a doubt that their focus is on doing the job right; i.e. in a manner that the client and the Dwell team would both share pride in. I'd be remiss if I didn't say Gio and Michael demonstrated a strong ability and interest in understanding the client's vision and truly wanting to bring it to fruition (far beyond simply delivering a product and moving onto the next project, as you risk coming across among other GCs). 2. Productive subs: Dwell knows its subcontractors well and they are each true craftsmen. Each was professional and courteous, regularly going beyond my expectations before I'd even seen their work product for the first time (e.g., more electrical outlets than I'd imagined from electrical sub, the kindest gentleman focused on getting the cabinetry and wood finishes "just right," a foundation and framing sub with steady-handed focus and easy client rapport...). Routinely, Dwell got quick responsiveness from subs, including when I'd mistakenly given the wrong delivery date for pricey patio doors (long story short: I realized my error at 6:30pm the night before and Michael and team very serenely hustled and were able to get their installers onsite the next morning to receive and install $20k patio doors; done with professional realism that it wasn't guaranteed yet effort to ensure the safety and secure install). 3. Realistic, predictable pricing: Gio tries to price projects right from the outset to do the job well. Plenty of contractors will lowball with a likely intent to add endless change orders or limit what is delivered. Dwell, in my experience, priced the project to do it well from the start and minimize any surprises or impediments that would limit them from doing the job they believe you actually want, regardless of what other contractors may tell you. 4. Respectful: There was not a single moment of tension or confusion. Michael, Gio, and team communicated incredibly effectively, even when your day job limits attentiveness or creates time demands. They more than understand and give advance heads up of items coming up for you to weigh in on, or suggestions to make the project go smoothly if you're time-constrained. 5. Humor: I'd moved from New York and was blunt at the outset that I didn't need to be best friends with a contractor, but I do expect basic courteousness and professionalism; they easily brushed past my concerns and regularly had me laughing. Doing a full home reno takes up a lot of mental space even when it goes well; to not be stressed but actually laughing through it is priceless. [As a post-script, I should mention that the reno was completed and I moved back into the place 2 weeks prior to the January 2025 Eaton Fire that ravaged Altadena and came within 4 blocks to my place before miraculously dissipating, sparing my block and the house. The care and concern that Gio, Michael, and team demonstrated despite the project having already been completed far exceeded what I could've imagined. This is a team that cares.] Big cheers to Dwell--Gio, Michael, and team: they have built a unique team culture in a tough business where it is easy for clients to be trepidatious and cautious. Run, don't walk, to do a project with Dwell.

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5.0
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Anna at Decolure was so incredible, professional, and brilliant in transforming my condo into a…read moredream property for sale, I need to share her talent with the world. I am convinced that her aesthetic work on the condo -- combined with a few refreshments that my contactor handled (fresh paint, new grout) -- elevated the realized sale price by multiple tens of thousands. Hiring Anna was the best expense I ever put into my home. I truly could not have found a better or friendlier stager for my first ever home sale. I found Anna through her 5-star Yelp reviews and her beautiful portfolio of past staging projects, and I saw her aesthetic (warm, modern, luxurious yet artistic, clean, bright) would suit my new-build modern condo and bring life into the space. So many designers are doing MCM or trendy vintage only, but Anna is truly versatile and knows how to amplify your space's existing virtues and maximize the home you have. When she was done staging my property, I was so in love with the space, I wanted to move back in and not sell it! In addition, Anna's price was more fair and competitive than any other stager I met with, and her team of movers were first-class professionals -- they completed the work in a quick one-day install and then completed a spotless removal once our sale closed. I didn't have to do anything to supervise (I was already out of state and my amazing real estate broker coordinated the whole project with Anna). More importantly, Anna generated desire and dreaminess for the home, which resulted in a realized sale price that exceeded my hopes. I truly cannot recommend Anna enough -- if I had another home to sell, or even a space to decorate, I would hire Anna again in a heartbeat and recommend her to all my friends. Talent, professionalism, a gifted aesthetic eye, and an unbeatable inventory of modern furniture and props -- Anna runs a gorgeous staging business and I feel so lucky she worked on my home.

I've used Anna's staging services on two of my listings now, and I'm an absolute believer in her…read morework. She plays such a huge role in the response we receive from buyers. Both times, buyers genuinely thought the homes were lived in because her staging made them feel so warm, cozy, and effortlessly livable. What sets Anna apart is the time and intention she puts into every space. She doesn't just stage. She studies the home, understands its flow, and creates a design direction that highlights its strengths. Her creative eye is truly a talent and it shows in every detail she brings to life. I've worked with many stagers before but after experiencing Anna's work, I won't be using anyone else. She takes great pride in what she does, she's efficient, professional, and incredibly easy to work with. I genuinely enjoy collaborating with her and recommend her to all my fellow agents. Her work elevates every listing.

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I recently had the pleasure of working with Lucie from 22 Interiors, and I can't express how…read moreamazing the experience was. I knew from the moment I visited the website that THIS was the design team that would get me. But then I decided to procrastinate and mull over the idea of saving the consultation money and just doing it myself.....I used to believe I could handle interior design on my own, buying furniture piece by piece over time and never being satisfied with the results. THANK GOODNESS I decided to invest (actually quite affordable) Because, after two separate consultations with Lucie, my perspective has completely shifted. I will never attempt DIY interior design again--LOL. It truly takes a special eye to understand how dimensions, shapes, colors, and sizes all matter. Since working with Lucie, I've noticed a remarkable difference in the way my house feels and flows. Every piece of furniture she recommended has contributed to the overall alignment and harmony of my space. Lucie is an absolute pleasure to work with, and I can't recommend her enough. Investing in your home with 22 Interiors is worth every penny. I wasted WAY more money thinking I could do it alone or with some bs online program....You won't be disappointed - it's a professional and delightful experience from start to finish.

A consult with Lucie is worth its weight in gold. We were able to accomplish an incredible amount…read morein our 2 hours together and we feel so much more confident with our marching orders moving forward when moving into our home. We both appreciated her honesty and willingness to let us know when she thought we should pivot our choices, but worked with us on how to make one of our (admittedly very ugly) dealbreakers work with the house. I truly can't recommend her enough.

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5.0
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Lisa is a wonderfully experienced and expert designer whose creative input, aesthetic vision and…read moreprofessional contacts were instrumental for the success of our home remodeling project. We consulted Lisa once we had already embarked on the project although I wish we had done it sooner. From the beginning, Lisa made us feel welcome and comfortable even though this was not a million dollar project. We appreciated her positive attitude and generous spirit. She provided key input on layout, design and materials as well as expert vendor recommendations for window treatments, closet solutions, lighting, tiles, fixtures, wall coverings, furniture and decor. Her rates were fair and she was always mindful of our budget and time constraints when recommending ideas and solutions. Lisa took time to understand our aesthetic preferences. She worked tirelessly to make sure that the contractor/ vendors delivered high quality results and on time. When we had a small issue with the closet vendor, she immediately escalated it and made sure that the work was completed to our satisfaction. Her thoughtful recommendations and painstaking attention to detail were critical in delivering results which are beautiful, functional, and harmonize well with the rest of the house. Special kudos to her for the kids bedroom, bathroom and powder room- they are stunning thanks to her vision and selection of paint colors, wallpaper and / materials. Finally, we had a lot of fun working with Lisa. Her high energy, enthusiasm and sense of humor took a lot of the stress out of remodeling and made us feel good throughout the process. We really appreciated the opportunity to work with Lisa and hope we get to collaborate again with her in the future

I was introduced to Lisa Merkle Design through an old and trusted business associate. After many…read moreyears of working with interior designers and contractors directly- I can say without a doubt that Lisa Merkle provided me with the most satisfying experience- Incredible Seamless and elevated, beautiful results and budget spent wisely with increased property value. Also, she watched for details and was able to get prices and secure resources I could never accomplish on my own. Lisa is an extremely talented designer with so many incredibly valuable industry connections to assist with whatever we needed, and assist with any glitches that might arise. She worked with me directly, and really listened to me and helped me develop ideas and vision. I am beyond thrilled with the project in my West Hollywood home. Her relaxed and friendly demeanor as well as her sense of style, made her seem like someone I would enjoy working with. I am absolutely in LOVE with everything. Her imagination, creativity and attention to detail was a very big help. She is professional, resourceful, trustworthy, and easy to work with. Her customer service and record keeping skills are first-rate. Also, she always had an eye on the contractor and workmanship details. I never would have known to watch for these things. Everything came in on time, on budget, and exceeded my expectations. The painters and assorted trades and workers she recommended were timely, considerate, and professional. The quality of all the design and construction work is excellent, and we saved on budget with beautiful results. I absolutely could not be more thrilled.

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5.0
(1 review)

Luta Studio made my experience renovating my home such a breeze. They went above and beyond to make…read moreit chic and livable mixing my existing items and upgraded new ones. Do yourself a favor and give them a call if your even considering needing an interior designer.

From the owner: At Luta, we create beautiful, functional spaces that reflect your unique style and personality…read more Get a free consultation and new client discount on your first project when you work with our interior design team! Below are some highlights of our sectors. Residential Design: The most intimate & personal of spaces, we infuse soul and heart to the places you call home. Delicately designed & curated to provide an effortlessly elegant abode that is indescribably you. Commercial/Retail Design: We understand the importance the workplace/ retail environment brings to your business. We love to demonstrate to our clients how good design can support the bottom line & increase profit with data driven design strategies. Hospitality Design: Sure to be the most coveted insta moment, we design the most sought after of gathering places. Additionally our team has extensive knowledge in back of house needs so these spaces will be designed to function with ease. Technical Spaces: Collaborating with the top technology partners around the world, we LOVE to design the most technical of rooms. Post Production spaces including Audio Bays, Edit Bays, Screening Rooms & Theaters. More info of past work upon request!

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