Here's my only gripe about Lane's work - I can no longer read in our living room because I get…read moredistracted by how beautiful it is. I know, I know, you wish you had this problem too. Good news is that you can invite Lane's brilliance into your home as well (just don't say I didn't warn you). Never in a million years did I think I would work with an interior designer. Working with Lane has brought beauty and order into our home without the fighting or compromises that in the end feel like no one really got what they wanted. Who would have thought that my girlfriend and I could really have what we want?! She got the blue couch of her dreams and thanks to Lane I love it too! Lane has a strong aesthetic sense and is not shy about sharing her opinion AND I have never felt pressured to do something. Lane does a great job with client participation whether you know just what you want or are a bit more vague "you know, it's kinda like this thing I once saw, well sorta like......". Favorite pieces of furniture and artwork look more lovely against new paint colors, proper window coverings allow us to watch tv during the day without glare, and new pieces enliven the look of our home and make it more comfortable. Of Lane's many strengths I would like to highlight one in particular. We've been working with Lane for almost a year now. The project started with plans for some small upgrades in the living room and has grown into an overhaul of the room and varying degrees of changes throughout our home. Whether she is given tight parameters or a lot of latitude Lane delivers within the scope of our vision. For example, we are prepared to only make some smaller scale changes to our kitchen. We will not be replacing the granite that neither of us like, but Lane's savvy eye immediately saw that if we changed the wall color we could bring forward our favorite color in the stone (a color that my eye was too overwhelmed to even notice was in the stone!). We are delighted to have prioritized investing in our home and our relationship by creating a space that we love to share with friends and family. I can't recommend working with Lane and Urban Orchard Interiors enough!

I can't say enough good things about Lane. In late 2011 I started exploring my options for sprucing…read moreup my apartment in North Berkeley. I knew I didn't have the time or experience designing interior spaces to do a great job so I finally decided to grow up and hire professional help. They assessed my space, helped me come up with a reasonable budget, and executed a plan that met and exceeded all of my expectations. I'm always getting compliments about what a great job they did from guests that come to visit. A+. Thank you.

Meryl was very responsive on email, she had immediate availability which was great given our tight…read moretimeline. She provided color consultation for our exterior paint project in SF. Meryl is knowledgable about architecture, weather exposure, durability, design styles and most importantly the personality of a home. I would definitely recommend her for an interior or exterior home project!

I am writing to give my strongest recommendation for Meryl Phillips of Meryl & Miller. I recently…read moresold the home where I raised three kids. Before hiring Meryl, the house was well worn (tired and dated). I hired Meryl to guide me through an extensive renovation AND to stage the home for sale. Meryl was amazing. Not only did she provide sage advice about which improvements we're worthwhile and which were not, she provided invaluable overnight in the work itself. No detail was too small. She kept the project on track, oversaw paint (interior and exterior), light fixture updating, wood floor refinishing, and a full kitchen remodel. Her ideas were fresh and aimed at the exact demografic that would be must likely to buy the house. She helped me select the perfect real estate agent and her easy going personality and credibility allowed her to provide welcome feedback to the entire team. I was at times overwhelmed by the fast pace of all the decisions i had to make, but a conversation with Meryl always put me at ease. One other thing I have to add is that Meryl understands budget constraints and strives to spend money in the most efficient way possible. My home sold in one day after listing - and for well over asking -- largely because of the amazing work of Meryl and her team. Not only would I hire them again - I would not hire anyone else. Period.

Rachelle is absolutely fabulous! She has an eye for picking vibrant…read morecolors that are warm and inviting. Her talent is something that can't be learned or taught. Spare yourself the frustration of accidentally creating an overpriced DIY mess. Rachelle will create a space for you that is fluid, beautiful, and makes your life better in every way. She isn't some designer who reads a few magazines and thinks she knows all about color and design. She is a trained, educated, and experienced professional full of creative talents. She looks at your space and design choices from a global perspective and selects colors that seamlessly tie your areas together, to balance your cabinets or floors or tile or throw pillows or drawer hardware, etc. She truly takes all of your interior elements into consideration so that the design becomes a flawless backdrop for your life. It's funny, you don't notice the actual elements when it's done, you just see how lovely the "space" is, because her colors and layout choices will enhance and accent your interiors or exteriors so fluidly. Rachelle has an endless cache of design ideas and offers consulting as well. Just being around her will have you racing for a pen to capture the creative ideas that spill out of her so fast. So be ready and have a writing instrument and paper at all times! If you are looking for consultation for any type of project, from the exterior of your house, to interior rooms, to furnishings, fixtures, etc., working with Rachelle is the best investment you can make.

We connected with Rachelle through a referral from our architect, as we were embarking on a fast…read morepaced renovation and expansion of our home. I honestly do not know how we would have made it through without her help. There are 1000 decisions to make from tile to cabinets and paint, along with all of the finishes. Rachelle had excellent recommendations for high quality options that stayed within our budget. She helped us meet our contractor's deadlines, so we stayed on track to finish the project within 4 months. Everything came out so beautiful! She really listened and paid attention to what each of us liked to help us find our shared style. We are so grateful for her expertise and vast rolodex of resources and hidden gems.

Working with Emily was a great experience during our year-long remodel and addition. Emily's…read morebiggest value was in helping navigate the execution side of the remodel process -- coordinating timelines, advising on ordering, connecting us with trusted vendors, and helping facilitate communication throughout the project. She was also an excellent sounding board when I needed to validate decisions or talk through options. Having someone experienced to pulse-check ideas, help with all the little details (like selecting grout colors) and support in managing all the moving parts made the process feel much smoother and less stressful.Highly recommend!

I recently worked with Emily and her team, and I cannot recommend EJ Design enough! She has an…read moreincredible eye for detail and a natural talent for transforming a space. She took my vision and elevated it in ways I never could have imagined. The textures, lighting, and layout have completely changed the energy of my home. Her team was highly organized and thorough. My space finally feels curated and sophisticated. Exactly what I was looking for. 5 stars!

We worked with Lisa and team through our real estate broker, Parisa Samimi, to sell our home in…read moreMartinez. I still cannot believe how beautifully Lisa transformed our house. Not only did it show extraordinarily well and receive a ton of compliments, her interior design techniques had me saving all of the photos for future reference. Each space was the perfect blend of cozy and modern combined with big, beautiful splashes of transitional flare. As soon as I saw what she'd done, I immediately wanted to move back in. Last but not least, her pricing was extraordinarily reasonable compared to other staging companies. So if you're looking to have someone stage your space, act fast and give her a call. I'm sure her pricing will double or triple with time because she's is absolutely worth every penny.

I've had the pleasure of working with Lisa for the past 8 years, and she has been nothing short of…read moreamazing! Her staging has consistently made a huge difference in helping my homes sell faster and for top dollar. Lisa has an incredible eye for design, and her tasteful, thoughtful staging transforms spaces, making them more inviting and appealing to buyers. She's professional, reliable, and always a joy to work with. And she has a great personality, someone you want to be friends with! If you're looking for a stager who can elevate your listings and help your properties shine, I highly recommend Lisa and her team!

As an East Bay Realtor, I rely on Joe Joffe and his Chic Home Interiors staging company for…read moreconsistently exceptional results. The furniture is top quality, the style is impeccable, communication is excellent, and they always leave the home clean, with all nail holes patched. Joe works seamlessly with my timelines and treats service as a top priority--every detail is handled quickly and professionally. My most recent listing in the Berkeley Hills sold for $100K more than it would have without staging. Chic is the way to go for home staging in the East Bay Area.

Joe and the Team at Chic Home Interiors are TOP NOTCH. As a Bay Area Realtor Stagers are vital to…read moreour rolodex of vendors and Chic is one of my go-to's for my sellers. Their vision and execution always bring the home to life, and as they wrap up the job they leave your home looking better than it did when they came in.

1000% recommend! I hired Wit Interiors to design my home after living in our home for 6 years and…read morerealizing that I never had the time or energy to decorate. I always thought interior designers were exclusively for high-end homes with fancy furniture. Then I saw a mom post about her wonderful experience with Whitney and how she specialized in creative and practical decor to make your home more usable, unique to your lifestyle. Wit Interiors was exactly what I was looking for! They created a beautiful vision for my home and executed everything with precision. Their team was beyond amazing from start to finish. They thought of every detail, were so organized, communicative, and patient. They added a sweet and personal touch that made the process so enjoyable and not stressful. I cannot recommend them enough!

We hired Tessa at Wit Interiors to redesign the entryway of our Victorian garden unit. We love our…read morecondo, but the entryway did not bring joy - worn concrete steps and walls with siding that did not match the exterior of the rest of the building. We asked Tessa to come up with a plan to match the entryway to the style of the rest of the house. Tessa wildly exceeded our expectations! She put together an excellent plan, patiently waited for us to decide whether to move forwards, connected us with an excellent contractor that she regularly partners with, and closely managed the project, revising on the fly to add additional improvements. I can't emphasize enough how much we love the results. We smile every time we enter the condo now - many neighbors have come by unsolicited to congratulate us, and our HOA has commented that the work will more than pay for itself if/when we ever sell the unit. In sum, Tessa excelled in design, project management, and construction management. We highly recommend Tessa!

We worked with Clara, Rachelle, and Tia and the rest of the BD team over the course of a year and a…read morehalf to furnish and decorate our new home. They did an outstanding job, and we have received many compliments on the design of our home. The process takes a little while, but now that it is complete, our home feels perfect for us. The designs are fun, whimsical, colorful, and natural - exactly what we were looking for. The process is highly structured, but I appreciate how it enabled us to see how everything would look together, and also kept all the many decisions organized in a way that makes them easier to process. We appreciated the level of creativity and thoughtfulness that went into each decision. Overall, we had a great experience working with this team.

Creative, strong communicator, organized and dependable…read more We hired Clara to help us with a whole home renovation project for a house built in 1913. We wanted to be respectful to the original design while making the home more contemporary. Clara took care to understand our preferences and she made amazing recommendations. She helped us with tile, paint, materials selection, lighting, furniture selection, renovation ideas various and sundry, and just generally was super competent, timely, reliable, professional and creative. Partway through the project, my general contractor flaked. This had nothing to do with Clara, but when I needed someone to reset the project, gather all of the sub-contractors together and drive the project forward -- Clara was there to fix everything and get the project done and over the line. My wife and I are delighted with the outcome. The house is beautiful, we absolutely love it. Clara is not only a wonderful interior designer, but she's also completely dependable.