Aaron came by my newly remodeled house to give me a one-time consult. My project is to furnish and…read moredecorate my entire house in a cohesive and contemporary but personal style, without breaking the bank and doing a lot of the purchasing and decisions myself. His knowledge is astounding and he has a fantastic ability to share it in a concise and clear way - which means that you are getting value for your money. He listened to my own ideas and functional needs and gave me fantastic ideas within those parameters in just 1.5 hours. I had pages of notes, I should have recorded him. He is clearly very talented and I wish I had loads of money to have him design and decorate my entire house, but after my expensive remodel, the next best is to have him come back again after I have made some progress to help me with staying on track. He is also a nice guy. :) Highly recommend. Give him a call!

I have never before loved a place I've lived in like I love my apartment now. Working with Myke and…read moreAaron after finding them on Craig's List, was one of the most joyful artistic experiences I've ever had and they turned my apartment from a drap run-of-the-mill space to one that is not only beautiful and functional but feels more like ME than i could have ever designed myself. They were able to hear my dream for my space and with patience, kindness, and skill, help me create my dream home. As if that weren't enough, they were also affordable, incredibly responsive, and creative, helping me think of things i never could've on my own, but more of what i wanted than what i could've asked for. And finally, i had personal constraints of wanting to use almost exclusively reused items/material in my home, or in some cases when that wasn't possible, organic and locally made, and Aaron and Mike made sure to meet those requirements, and when something didnt' exist at all, aaron built it to my perfect design. He's so talented! I would and will work with these guys on any space i design. I've referred them to all my friends who come to my home and say "Holy S*(&!t this place is beautiful!"

Rosi has become a dear friend and we thank her for helping us create a home we absolutely love!…read more Rosi worked with us over a few months this summer and fall to renovate a 4BR home we purchased in the peninsula. We had some idea what we wanted to do, but no way to execute and ensure we wouldn't make costly mistakes or bad choices. That's where Rosi came in. Her vast experience, vendor relationships, design expertise and creative eye helped us figure out how exactly to plan and design each space. She helped us redo our kitchen to maximize space and impact. She kept on top of all the details- where the island should go, what configuration of cabinets would work with our needs, what kind of slab and how much we would need. She connected me with the right vendors to price out sinks and lighting. She also designed all of our bathrooms with distinctive personalities, choosing delightful tile choices, functional and unique vanities and hardware. For our master bath, she provided designs and helped us totally reimagine the space including the shower. When it came time to pick furniture, she was instrumental in pulling together a cohesive look and helping me find pieces that work for our space and our needs. She did all this for us during the pandemic! Collaborating with her virtually was easy. She is responsive and cares as deeply about our project as we do. She is also just a really wonderful person, with a sweet family and business she runs herself. I whole heartedly recommend Rosi!

I met Rosi while she was helping some of my clients design their offices and she impressed me by…read moreher ability to make big impacts with minimal dollars so I asked her to help my wife and I with our home. I was pleased to see that her ability to deliver on a budget carried over, but I was even more impressed after working directly with her on our project. Rosi worked hand-in-hand with my wife to design our nursery, upgrade my office, update our master bedroom and generally add accents and art to our whole home. The results were great and we are very happy, but Rosi was very professional and always conscious of our budget when making recommendations. Here are the highlights of working with Rosi: 1. Budget. As mentioned above, Rosi finds solutions that are creative and economical and doesn't try to push high priced items on her clients. Rosi's design fees are very reasonable and competitive. 2. Organization. Rosi is very professional and created a spreadsheet at the beginning of our project so that we could track costs and delivery items (including tracking info) for all the items she purchased for our home. 3. Communication. Rosi listens to her clients and allows their personal style to come through while also making helpful suggestions. She's very responsive and always available to answer questions. 4. Fun. My wife very much appreciated Rosi and she made the process fun instead of stressful. I would highly recommend to Rosi to anyone in the future!

Cleared out and cleaned up, with a therapy session included…read more Kimberly and I met at a party in San Francisco. I complained that my life was overwhelming, stressful, and I couldn't think straight. She told me about her business and was incredibly motivating. Who would think that clearing up your personal space could have such a profound & positive psychological effect? In a small apartment, stuff piles up quickly. Kimberly came over and we immediately tackled my closet. She was strong enough to take charge of my whimpering and sensitive enough to let me keep my old, ugly sweatshirt. Long story short, I took several bags to the Goodwill and a couple to Crossroads where they paid me over $100! Kimberly made me money! Next we tackled my overloaded storage closets. Kimberly knew just what questions to ask and comments to make to help me free myself of "stuff." I gave over 3 boxes of music that I'll never use to a pianist friend of mine who was over the moon! I now made someone's day! We continued on throughout my little apartment, with each section I felt freer and more motivated. I felt lifted and renewed. Why have I spent so much money on a therapist?! My apartment was now cleared out and cleaned up. Kimberly then used her design eye and talent to rearrange a couple pieces of furniture and suggest a color to paint just my bedroom. What a difference!! I would post pictures if I could figure out how. I felt like I moved into a new place. I felt like I stepped up from a struggling student, to a successful working adult. Funny, but true. Budget was a concern for me and Kimberly was sensitive to that. With the money I made at Crossroads I was able to buy all the paint and supplies I needed to brighten up my room. I never would have guessed that I could afford to hire a Designer, but Kimberly is affordable and works in your budget and lifestyle. Kimberly's talent, skill, eye for design, calm and grounded personality, and motivating spirit transformed my life. She turned my apartment into a Home. I highly recommend Kimberly.

Kimberly was recommended to my girlfriend and I very highly. She went way beyond our expectations…read more Design was a new thing for us and we quickly found ourselves incredibly excited about the process. Kimberly made choices that made our water front place in Sausalito absolutely gorgeous. From the furniture and colors she picked out, up to the final delivery, she was involved 100%. She made a stressful thing super fun. We are now planning our next project with her. Her energetic and sparkling personality, are a great fit for all. Thank you Kimberly!!!!

I came across this business from a Craigslist ad selling their floor lamp. It was listed for $125…read moreinitially. My partner and I both emailed for inquiry. After 1 week, they emailed back separately saying they want $500 for lamp. I asked them to honor the original price because that's what it was listed. Sadly they won't. I personally will never trust any business who practices switch and bait type of ad online. It made me question their integrity of their business practices.

Since Kendall Wilkinson did our favorite room at the Decorator Showcase, we had to stop by her…read morestore Threshold after touring the mansion. Threshold is always a pleasure to visit and appreciate the great design items available for sale. She really mixes the pretty & classical with cool & modern very well. Even though some may be out of your price range, there is a nice selection of candles and small ceramic pieces that will fit any budget. The common denominator is that it is all chosen with excellent taste. I love the space and their bathroom is excellent!! Stop by next month when they will be totally redoing the store and incorporating some of the elements from the Showcase. For those with means, custom design is also available. When I hit the lottery, it's a good bet that lots of items from Threshold will be crossing my threshold!

Christy is AMAZING!!! Initially my husband and I hired Christy to remodel our kitchen, she brought…read moresuch amazing contractors in. Believe it or not, they even gave us a schedule which they stuck to the entire time! Our friends say that this is unheard of. We were so pleased with the fact that she really understood what we wanted, specially as first time home owners. Even my husband, who was reluctant at first to use a professional to help us with anything other than the kitchen, was so impressed with her personality and professionalism that he very soon realized how invaluable it was to have her help us with the rest of the rooms in the house. In a world full of choices, hard ones, when you're finally deciding to sell the last bits of Ikea furniture on craigslist and buy some nice new things, Christy makes it so simple to make decisions without ever pressuring you. My husband and I had a budget to work with, and at every turn she gave us options to choose from at a range of prices, she even spent a sleepless night thinking about our bedside table lampshades and always had her tape measure handy to make sure everything was impeccable and not a cm off. Simply put Christy is a perfectionist, always prompt and always professional, from color palettes, suggesting new art, finding the exact cushion for our daughter's room, custom shelving, making us try out some different sofa's in person for comfort level, understanding our need for modern, stylish pieces that were still child proof without looking it, she really does it all! I have already referred Christy to several people I know, and they are all very excited to be working with her. In fact when everything in our home is finally complete (we're just finishing off the very last pieces) we'll be so sad to not have Christy around anymore. Coming from a different field of design myself, I really see the value in hiring someone and trusting them with what they have been doing for a number of years, and Christy really knows her stuff!

I worked with Christy for about four months, mostly on our living room, dining room, and master…read morebedroom. I'm really pleased with how our house turned out. I'd never worked with a designer before and wasn't sure if we would see eye-to-eye. Christy had me start a Pinterest board and she and I pinned and commented on everything together. It was an easy, fun way for her to figure out what I like, and to get me out of my comfort zone (read: boring, brown, all wood). She suggested things I never would have thought of, and I'm so glad she did! Every time I walk through my house, it puts a smile on my face. She also picked out gorgeous paint colors for our house. My son's room is dark navy blue with white trim, which I never would have considered before. It's absolutely beautiful and dramatic. I gave Christy a budget that I wanted to stick to, and she was respectful of it. She is very responsive and has a lot of connections. She helped up find house painters and someone to hang all our art again when the painting was done. I recommend Christy without reservation! She has fantastic taste.

Erin transformed our space into a sleek, modern sanctuary with her minimalist touch. Her eye for…read moreclean lines, neutral tones, and functional design made every detail purposeful and elegant. Erin listened to our needs and created a space that feels both calming and sophisticated. If you love simplicity with style, she's the perfect choice. Highly recommend!

If it weren't for Erin, I'm pretty sure I would have just about given up on my home remodel by now…read more I am in the process of completely revamping a one-story 3 bedroom house. While I have always loved looking at home design stores and shopping for cool vintage pieces, I've never been able to tie entire spaces together in a cohesive way and thought hiring a designer would make sense. The thing I soon realized after talking to multiple design firms is that most of them only seem to care about two things: 1) your design budget and 2) your willingness to let them control construction work. And here's the thing, I get it. If I were an interior designer, I'd want someone to give me $10,000+ just for design and all the keys to the kingdom. It'd be easier for me. But I am not. I am just your average thirty-something who is finally establishing their first real entire house of their own, does not have an endless design budget, and actually wants to be actively involved in the process of remodeling. I wanted someone who I could bring a bunch of ideas to and guide me on what fits together and what doesn't, and teach me how to make a place feel like a beautifully tailored home as opposed to a hodgepodge of stuff that looks cool. Someone who could help keep me on track, troubleshoot problems, and weigh in on decisions. Enter Erin. Erin is like that one really kind and patient friend you always go to when you need someone to honestly and thoughtfully tell you what is gonna look good or not look good on you, or in this case, your home. She will never make you feel inferior for how much you are able to spend, or dumb for suggesting certain ideas. She is just gonna calmly talk you through figuring out all the thousands of small and large decisions that come along with a remodel so it's not quite so daunting and overwhelming. It is truly so much easier and so much more fun to have her on your team. She is currently based in Brooklyn and we are able to get a ton of work done through weekly virtual meetings. She offers different design hour packages that are flexible enough to meet whatever needs, budget, and degree of desire to be actively involved in the process you may have. I am using her for everything from interior design to exterior paint colors to weighing in on landscaping. So, please do not book up all her hours because I plan on using a lot of them. Once we finish each phase of the remodel, I'll update this review with pictures of the before and after.

Kunjan is a magician!!!!! I moved into my husbands place and…read morewas depressed about how dull the apartment and I did not know where to start. I sent a few messengers to ask for quotes and nobody wanted to touch it. Kunjan replied in a timely manner and I sent her a few pics and she had a vision and was confident we could fix it up. She was realistic with the budget and made it a lovely balance between expensive price and low cost pieces. She was at most of the stores with me choosing and picking things and did not put pressure on me to get what did not suite me. She did encouragement to try things I wouldn't have before and boy am I glad I listened. Doesn't matter how small or bleak the place looks,she has a vibrant positive attitude and works diligently to make you happy. Greatly recommended.

Kunjan is an incredible designer. She has phenomenal taste, cares incredibly about all the details,…read moreand was super responsive to all our inane requests and questions. Couldn't recommend her more. When we moved into our new home, we had a 1 year old and a lot of stuff from our last place that didn't fit in. Kunjan worked with us to make sure that we hit on all the things that we really wanted in the new place while bringing an really good eye for what will work well with what. In the end, Kunjan created a really good aesthetic for our home, and I appreciate it every day - especially stuck inside because of COVID-19 - all the little details she sweated and the fantastic outcome as a result.

Although Erika's expertise seemed to be in designing and staging houses for sale, I needed someone…read moreto help me set up a couple of long-term vacation rentals, so I thought I'd give her a call to see if she could assist. I'm so glad I did because she was incredibly easy to work with and helped me design and purchase the appropriate furniture, decor, and housewares for the rental units I wanted to establish. While setting up long-term vacation rentals differs from staging a house for sale, her experience shone through as she tailored the design to accommodate those who would be living in the homes temporarily. I highly recommend her for any design or renovation project you might have. It was a truly enjoyable experience working with her!

It is said that Staging makes the difference when selling your home. We took a leap of fate and…read moreinterviewed several staging companies. Erika from Awaken Designs immediately embraced our home, even though there were a couple of spaces in the home that were a bit of a challenge. Her creative vision turned the property into a master piece! Every room was more inviting than the next!! With great pride we put our home on the market!! There was a huge turnout for the open house. It soon became the desire of many a bidder! SOLD! So is staging a good investment??... if it's with Erika at Awaken Designs, it certainly is!!! Thank you, Erika!