Wow! I have been working with Julia and little by little since I bought my very first house about 6…read moremonths ago. She has been extremely patient with my decision making - always finding options that I feel comfortable with. (It's scary when you are a first time buyer- and realize how much it really is to furnish a home). We started off having a bunch of pre calls- where she got the vibe of me and my girlfriend's taste. And let me tell you .... It's not an easy feat when my style is PNW/ midcentury modern and my gf is English country side/ northeast . But we are SOOOOOOO happy. She sent us a doc of exactly what we were looking for- and even did it in phases. Little by little .... Am I right ? My favorite part- she always helps schedule and makes the delivery process up so smooth, I never have to worry about it. She is so responsive and on it. Thank you so much Julia- for making this semi - stressful task .... Fun!

Over the years we have remodeled several of the rooms in our house one at a time. Remodeling a…read morekitchen, bathroom or basement is kind of a big deal. Realizing I'm not good with a hammer, color palettes or interior layouts I have had to sub that work out to someone that specializes in this sort of thing. I've found that Jenni's style is on point with what we are looking for and I love her designs. There are dozens of interior designers in Portland to choose from but if you want premier quality and someone that has years of experience I encourage you to browse Jenni Leasia's gallery, she's the best!

I am pleased to write a review for Jenni Leasia Design. When my wife and I began to research…read moredesigners for a major remodel in our home, we focused on the criteria of someone who would truly listen to us, understand our needs and budget, provide creative solutions, push our thinking, and create a terrific design. Jenni Leasia Design was our choice. Jenni and her team exceeded all our expectations. We began with a meeting in which they truly listened to us and developed an understanding of what we wanted to achieve in our remodel. The result was a design that opened our minds to even greater possibilities. Their work is creative, meticulous, and professional. They were in continuous contact with us to ensure we understood where we were in the process, could provide input, and have all our questions answered. We feel very fortunate to have discovered and worked with Jenni Leasia Design. I highly recommend Jenni Leasia Design. Select them as your trusted designer....you'll be glad you did.

I am so fortunate to have found Erin Marshall at Kismet Design. Since we are elderly and…read morehandicapped, Erin designed a bathroom that is both safe and luxurious. She is a great listener and so easy to work with. We couldn't be happier.

I have been a fan of Erin for years and recently had her work on the remodel of my condo. I was…read morereally impressed by the depth of her knowledge and experience as well as her amazing design skills. From selecting finishes and flooring to picking a contractor, she really was indispensable and a great value. She saved me from some expensive mistakes and it was a great experience.

We began the process of building a custom-designed home in April 2013, and shortly after breaking…read moreground in June we realized WE WERE IN WAY OVER OUR HEAD! So we went on the search for design assistance, and found Leela & Alissa just in time. Honestly, we would have made one hundred thousand million mistakes without them. For example... (1) We would have designed a kitchen with an oven door that would not fully open (2) We would have had tile installed that was not symmetrical (3) We would have selected dark mahogany floors AND HATED THEM I mean the list goes on, but I feel like those examples show the detail that goes into functional interior design. It's not all pillows and light fixtures here people, these ladies have architectural experience to guide on the topics that you would have had no clue about until after the fact. When they stare you glaringly in the face every day and irritate you to no end. It's important to acknowledge that most builders and most subcontractors really don't care about the details and the over functionality of the design. Which is why when you get into massive home design projects it's key to have a guru who is paying attention to these details. I fully believe that Alissa & Leela are capable of tackling any style, however they really excel at successfully achieving a contemporary modern aesthetic. Which is a perfect fit for us because that's also what we love. So the conversations felt natural and felt mostly easy, and the special touches they suggested were right up our alley. More examples... (1) Concrete poured mantle (2) Cabinet doors for the AV console that are slated walnut (3) A beautiful waterfall white quartz island in the kitchen (4) A low shelf in the kitchen for displaying every day plates, glasses etc (5) Gorgeous custom entry wall paper that is a map of my hometown Their approach is unique. Thoughtful. Clean. Practical. And more than anything, very personal. They actively listened and ultimately helped us build a modern marvel! We are incredibly grateful that we found them when we did.

This review is based on the process of getting a bid from Bright…read more I was looking for some advice about fitting out a work/play space in my home. I wanted to hire someone to meet with me in the space, bounce some ideas, advise me on what was realistic, etc. I was willing and able to pay a high hourly rate for this service. I was also, separately looking for someone to come advise me on color flow throughout the house. Although they did respond to messages and provide another recommended outside designer, I was turned away from getting a consult because we weren't a good fit. They wouldn't send someone to do a consult with me! As an artistic service professional myself, I can read between those lines and I was really put off by the experience. The company has a beautiful portfolio, but apparently do not want to service a smaller residential customer who doesn't have a personal connection or in with them. I can respect "not a fit" but felt it was used as a line with me - boo!

We recently moved from out of state and needed help making our home feel like home. During a trip…read moreout here before the move, Jennifer met with us and we were able to quickly choose paint colors for each room. The process was so painless resulting in rich, warm and inviting wall colors. Jennifer also drew up a plan to create an office space for me. It's so special, like my private clubhouse. Plus, she's creating a warm and unique living area for us by using some of our old furniture and adding new furniture, carpet, and window coverings. Jennifer has a positive attitude that's contagious. Communication is timely. I love her honesty. She has a talent for blending items that were my grandmother's with more contemporary pieces and visa versa by finding antiques that add style and warmth to new purchases. To be honest, I was a little overwhelmed with the thought of creating a home that reflected our tastes without taking years to do it. I wanted Jennifer to kick me out of my rut with fresh ideas yet help create a home that still felt like "me". The result is beautiful. Thanks to Jennifer, my home feels like it's my vision, not someone else's. Our next project: Jennifer will create an office/engineering lab space for my husband. I know it will be both practical and an appealing place to live/work.

I have had the pleasure of working with Jennifer on two projects at my home. The first project was…read morean outdoor patio area that was lacking panache. I did not have a clear design concept in mind when I hired Jennifer to help me. At the start of the project, Jennifer walked the area with me, inquired about my preferred color palette and asked about the budget. Once she had those facts, she quickly pulled together 3 different concepts that leveraged my existing furniture. I was amazed that Jennifer could take the limited information I gave her and turn it into a fabulous concept. Once we agreed on the new pieces, she handled the ordering, delivery and installation like a professional. From start to finish the project was perfect. Jennifer was also instrumental in a redesign of my guest bedroom. Jennifer met with me, toured the room, took measurements and established my budget. She carefully incorporated pieces that I owned and loved and amped up the design with carefully selected linens, furniture and finishing touches. She turned a room that I liked into a room that I love.

Phenomenal!!!! Recast Homes spearheaded by Krisanna is the kind of contractor that your dream you…read morewill find yourself working with. Her enthusiasm, taste, style, persona, eye for detail, organization skills, project management, and overall friendliness are beyond reproach, Myself and my wife had been on the fence about selling or renovating and were losing hope of finding a contractor until my wife found Krisanna and Recast Homes. From the moment we met her both my wife and I felt at ease, relaxed and the weigh of what seemed like the world was lifted. It was now an easy decision and we were staying in our home! One thing that jumped out at us and was a fantastic bonus is that she is not only a GC but also an interior / exterior designer. We spoke with Krisanna about remodeling our kitchen, making our laundry room more functional, updating the downstairs powder room, changing the flooring, redoing the stairs, building a loft and adding a wall to separate the dining room from the front room. What happened next blew us away! She took all the ideas that we had and then added to and enhanced each of them. Krisanna laid out a clear and concise timeline for the project and was able to tell us what was happening on each day and week for the duration of the renovation. Once we committed to the project the scale of the project became apparent to us but Krisanna was able to get ahead of any issue and would meet with us in person and by phone to discuss colors, materials, style, lighting. Once all the decision were made the demo started on time and on the day we had planned. Like every renovation project there are always unforeseen issues and we had water damage at the back door, powder room and under the kitchen island from slow leaks due to old bad CPVC piping. Krisanna immediately informed us of what was found, had a plan in place and repairs scheduled the same day. She would also arrive to the house and say things "like I have been thinking about this wall ..... we should leave a section open at the top for added light" and it made the wall 10x better. The samples she brought, the colors, paint, the furnishings, accessories, stove ideas, kitchen pendants and faucets were all exactly what we had wanted but could not put together on our own. Her help with the flooring was incredibly and spent many hours with us at CFM helping us decide on what worked best for the cabinetry color scheme. The finished product is jaw dropping and the quality of the finish is outstanding. We are delighted with how the house looks and how functional it now is. I have an office again, we have a Loft for a kids play room, a beautiful kitchen, front room, dinning room, family room and the laundry room is exceptional. If you have project and need a general contractor or designer then the only realistic option is Krisanna and Recast Home. She is simply the absolute best!!!

Krisanna and her whole team did an amazing job for me. I put off doing a remodel on my 2nd floor…read morefor way too long because I didn't know where to begin. Recast Homes was highly recommended to me. Krisanna is both the designer and contractor and incredibly talented. I felt completely at ease the minute I met Krisanna, Kaley and the team. Krisanna listened to my wants and concerns. She transformed my bedroom and bathrooms into a zen space. They gave me what I wanted and so much more. I'm beyond grateful. Krisanna and her team are so organized and detail oriented. They set the schedule and stuck to it. She is a hands on designer and contractor. She handled the normal bumps along the road with grace. I couldn't be happier. I highly recommend Recast Homes

Eunji was very helpful throughout the process of rennovating our kitchen! Our dishwasher in our…read moreprevious kitchen was leaking, causing significant damage to a large portion of the kitchen. We had to move as quickly as we could to restore our kitchen, and decided to do a full renovation. Eunji was patient while at the same time encouraging us to make decisions when it was prudent. We often needed to quickly act as we didn't have time to plan and Eunji was readily available to help guide us throughout the process. When we decided to expand the scope of the project to include work in our living room, Eunji cheerfully supported this work and helped us include it so we could complete the project in a timely manner. Thank you Eunji, we are very happy with the end result and really enjoy using our kitchen every day!

We are so grateful to our designer, Angie, for guiding us through the entire remodeling…read moreprocess--from selecting windows, floors, light fixtures, and bathroom finishes to ensuring every detail fit both our style and budget perfectly. She not only delivered a beautiful, cohesive design that exceeded our expectations but also made the experience enjoyable and educational. We learned so much from her about interior design principles, materials, and practical tips along the way, and we couldn't be happier with the results.

We used this designer's services three years ago for a bathroom remodel in a condo we had just…read morebought. She looked at the place, we agreed to do business and then we met at a tile shop to go over materials. There were a variety of missteps, including the tile selection, but the most inconvenient was that for the countertop she recommended a style of quartz that, as it turned out, was sold only in large slabs. We needed a small piece. Most of what the store offered came only in large slabs. When time was of the essence because of the contractor's schedule, we ended up going to a remnant dealer and making a selection from what was on hand. Overall, Karen showed a lack of attention to detail and seemed to disregard the financial "allowances" set by our contractor. I'd have posted this review sooner, but did not know she was on Yelp.

Working with a designer the first time can be confusing and intimidating. Karen made the process…read moreeasy and comfortable. She is professional, doesn't have an ego, and answers all my emails/texts quickly. We had a kitchen remodel and love everything about it! It was always about the kitchen I wanted, not the kitchen she wanted to design. I look at the finished product and know that I couldn't have done it on my own. Hiring Karen made all the difference in the world!