If you are looking for a interior designer that spends the time to really understand your needs,…read morestay in budget, and has comprehensive follow through, look no further than Christine Sheldon Design. She was recommended to me from a friend of mine and I couldn't be more pleased. Our initial project was a kitchen remodel but grew into several projects due to flooding in our home. She designed two bathrooms that were in two different budget ranges and a kitchen. She made some other recommendations like tile for the laundry room, carpets, baseboards, appliances, tables, and chairs which were all priced within budget. I never got an upsell which I've had with other designers and she always brought me a design layout with multiple color/design stories to pick from. She listened carefully to my likes and dislikes and quickly honed in the direction I wanted as I wasn't always sure. Her subcontractors were consummate professionals that produce the highest quality work without breaking the bank. I highly recommend Christine.

I do not enjoy writing yelp reviews, but I feel I need too in this case. I was recommended to…read morecontact Christine Sheldon Designs for space planning for our home renovation. I have left several message without as so much as 1 follow up call. It has been 2 weeks. 2 WEEKS! I understand companies being busy close to the holidays, but at least have the courtesy to call a potential customer back. Customer service is such an overlooked aspect in business today. Luckily, we are now working with IQ Interior Design who took the time to call us back.

Embarking on a kitchen remodel is no small feat, but with the right company, it can be an easy and…read moreenjoyable experience. That is how I felt about working with Cucina Kitchen Design--I was a little sad when it ended because I enjoyed working with Lisa and her team so much! From the initial consultation to the final steps, the process was handled professionally and with a level of engagement that made me feel like I would ultimately have the kitchen I wanted. From demolition to re-construction, there was consistency in working through the remodel with an outstanding quality of workmanship. The precision and care taken during the build were unparalleled - from the placement of hardware, and lighting installation, to the alignment of tiles, all meticulously executed. Something that I highly valued after going through other remodel work, was never any time that I had to wonder where the team was and when the work was going to continue. There was someone there every day, some work was done on a weekend. The entire project was 8 weeks. Lisa, with her experience as a professional chef, guided me through cabinet layout, and product choices which I might not have thought to consider. Her expertise gave me a new kitchen that has transformed my space, is beautiful, amazingly functional and makes me smile every time I enter it.

Phenomenal experience from start to finish. I have a 1920s craftsman house in Oakland and the…read morekitchen was extremely dated. Lisa came up with a beautiful design and was incredibly communicative, professional, helpful & dedicated to the project throughout the entire process. I know what I like when I see it, but I am a terrible designer and don't really know where to begin with this type of thing. Lisa was so helpful & patient with me and came up with the perfect amount of options for every finish/material and provided guidance that resulted in a GORGEOUS kitchen. We knocked down two walls, opened up space into the dining room, brought down everything to the studs and did a full on remodel -- new floors, windows, appliances, cabinets, tile, etc. It is unrecognizable and every detail came together perfectly. Her entire team at Cucina is super helpful and their process is dialed. Importantly, she connected me with her amazing contractor, Ibrahim who did 100% of the construction himself. Ibrahim was outstanding and flawlessly executed the plan, and was a pleasure to have in our home. Lisa quoted me 10-12 week duration and the entire project from demo to final inspection was 9.5 weeks. Incredible. I would enthusiastically recommend Lisa and her team to do any kitchen or bathroom project. I will be working with them again on any and all future projects I have. THANK YOU!

We worked with Margo on a bathroom redesign, due to circumstances outside of her control we were…read morenot able to see the project completed, but while we did communicate she was wonderful. Not only was she incredibly responsive, she was always willing to use her years of experience to help guide us and make the right decisions based on our current and future needs. Once we honed in on a general idea she sent over the concept and followed up with samples of all the material before any purchases were made. This made understanding how the concept would translate once we had real materials to work with. Overall she was super great to work with and would recommend!

We worked with Margo to choose wallpaper, furnishings, paint and decorative touches for our new…read morehome, and she beyond delivered. I loved that our vision was aligned, not only with me, but with my spouse, whom I do not always share a combined love of the same interior designs and styles. She was able to bridge our preferences gracefully. She has a calming manner about her, and worked as quickly or as slowly as we needed to make our decisions. I recommend her to my friends, and now to the broader community.

Patti was referred to us by neighbors that had used her services. We had just moved into a new…read morehome and needed help coordinating furniture, paint, rugs, etc. We needed help getting out of the beige and neutral color hell we had been in. Within a few weeks of our initial meeting, Patti had pulled together several different color schemes with fabric swatches for drapes and furniture to choose from. We went through room by room and talked about how we "live" in each room, then made recommendations about types of furniture that would achieve our goal. We had toddlers at the time so we didn't want anything with sharp edges or easily breakable and she worked around our needs perfectly. She was also very good about incorporating any pieces of art or furniture that we already owned and wanted to keep with the new furniture. She made it all work together beautifully. After all our furniture arrived, she swooped in with loads of accessories and "styled" each room. My husband and I were in shock to see the transformation of each room, how everything fit together so perfectly and how each item contributed to the room as a whole. We were finally out of beige hell! it really was amazing to witness. I gave Patti 4 stars instead of 5 because I think as a designer in SF, it is really easy to head to the Design Center as the primary stop - it is easy and convenient. We did not have a champagne budget or a beer budget for that matter, we were somewhere in the middle. For our budget, I did a lot (and I mean weeks) of searching online to find similar items we'd seen at the Design Center that were far less expensive options for us. I think it is important to have multiple "go to" sources for varying budgets. That said, we have used Patti again on subsequent projects and would enlist her services again as our home and rooms evolve. We have come to value and respect her talents a great deal.

Clement Mac has transformed my home many times. The founder, Patti, has a fantastic sense of space,…read moretexture, color and her client's budget. In my mind, those are all the qualities you need in an interior designer. She takes what I already own and love; adds a few new pieces; moves things around and presto! I have what feels like a new condo. I work with Clement Mac at least twice a year. Their design skills exceed my expectations every time. You'll be delighted if you engage Patti and team. And, the added bonus is that you will have a lot of fun working with them.

Shelly initially was great to work with. She had great design ideas, however, she required a…read more$2000.00 deposit and then never applied to my project's bill. I am still trying to get it refunded to me. We did a $30,000 project and I am quite upset. I would not recommend her for this reason.

Shelly was great at understanding my style and coming up with a great plan and design for both of…read moremy bathrooms. It was a long process but I was glad that I had Shelly there with me. I would say she is definitely creative and her experience helped in making me make the right decisions on the bathrooms

Naomi did an amazing job helping us with our kitchen remodel, breakfast nook, dining area and…read moreoutdoor living space. She is incredibly professional, meticulous with every detail, patient and an absolute delight to work with. She has a fantastic eye, sense of style and fabulous understanding of color. Naomi is very resourceful with showing us beautiful samples to help us narrow down our choices. She also saved us multiple times with existing plans from contractors, tile-setters and finishings. Beyond her professionalism and creative talents, she has the innate skill to hear our preferences while adding fresh ideas that greatly complement our tastes. She surprised us with ideas that had not occurred to us which are absolutely stunning. Naomi is highly experienced which is clearly evident with her knowledge, research and resources. She is immediately responsive and checks in frequently, often adding friendly suggestions to areas we had yet to include in our design project, like a dear friend watching over everything. Thank you Naomi, anyone who is fortunate to work with you will be thrilled with the amazing home you create for them!

She was professional, very diligent about following up and pushing the process along. The gathering…read moreof all the factors involved in my Home addition was actually was very complicated since The larkspur Town hall, is very Strict and formidable. I took forever to review her drawings, and decide things, once that was done; she got us on the right track within a weeks and then another couple of days for the final adminstratitive papper works. I had thought we wouldn't be able to get the renovations started again till next year but we are good to go by end october. There were no surprises at all because she kept us posted, and did all the necessary work on the back end. She made a very stressful situation better for us and I would absolutely recommend her services to anyone!

Heather has provided two consultations and both times her perspective and advice were invaluable…read more She is clearly excellent at her craft. An amazing blend of professional and down-to-earth. 5 stars all the way!

We loved working with MaryJo when we remodeled our mid-century modern 2 unit building in San…read moreFrancisco and are so proud that it is featured in HOUZZ. MaryJo has so much experience and knowledge to draw from. We were incredibly impressed with her broad portfolio of home remodels. She has exquisite taste, excellent resources and guided us through the process so professionally, letting us know exactly what to expect all along the way. Great advice & guidance, great partnership, outstanding results - we couldn't be happier and highly, highly recommend Fiorella Design.

I am very surprised with all our interaction with Maryjo. The quality of her work might be good but…read moreher manners are rude and abusive. She never listened to what we wanted, provided a bunch of options that we didn't end up using and sent us a bill three times what she gave us a contract for. I think the previous reviewer is lucky they didn't get to work with her.