I had the pleasure of working with Dede from Tave Design Studio for a project in San Francisco, and…read moreI can't say enough good things about the experience! I came to her feeling stuck, needing a fresh perspective that wouldn't break the bank. From our very first meeting at the project site, I was blown away by Dede's ability to take the reins. She asked thoughtful, insightful questions, genuinely took the time to understand my tastes, and consistently reassured me that she would provide multiple options to fit my budget-- Sweet! While the project isn't finished yet, I couldn't wait to share how impressed I am with her incredible design vision and her seamless collaboration with our contracting team. Dede is not just talented--she's a joy to work with. If you're looking for someone who will bring your ideas to life and make the process enjoyable, I highly recommend Tave Design Studio and, most of all, Dede herself!

I have worked with Dede (as a vendor of hers) and I can say that she is super amazing and loves…read moreevery one of her clients! She fights to the tooth to get the best deals for her clients and ensures that they are taken care of. I rarely see any designer going the lengths that Dede does for their clients! You definitely need to hire her- she will take good care of you.

We had the pleasure of working with Jill Finn of TANGERINEdesign LLC when our longtime designer was…read moreunavailable -- so she walked into a situation where we were already feeling a bit off balance. But from day one, Jill exceeded our expectations. The project involved tearing down an old, dilapidated screened-in porch that had never really worked for us -- too cold in the winter, too hot in the summer -- and transforming it into a usable interior room. We wanted to keep the light and airy feel of a porch while gaining insulation, comfort, and year-round usability. We also wanted ideas for built-ins: maybe a window seat, maybe bookshelves -- we weren't quite sure. Other contractors over the years had taken one look at the porch and declined to get involved due to its age and condition. Not Jill. She had ideas right away. Jill brings so much energy, creativity, and practical knowledge to the table. Even while juggling big personal commitments (like her son's graduation across the country), she delivered several strong design ideas within a few weeks -- and they were fresh, inspiring, and budget-conscious. She collaborated easily with our civil engineer, adjusting her drawings quickly to meet his needs. She also understands our local codes and regulations really well, and met directly with our contractors to make sure her designs were realistic and executable before we got too far into the process. On top of all that, Jill has a fantastic personality. She made the experience fun and engaging, and she brought a sense of momentum and confidence that really helped us move forward. I can't recommend Jill highly enough -- her creativity, responsiveness, and enthusiasm make her a true gem. If you're considering working with TANGERINEdesign LLC, you're in excellent hands. Karen & Greg Marriner 6/22/25

My fiancee and I met with Jill to explore building an ADU in our backyard from the ground up along…read morewith a home expansion. We were glad that we chose Jill; she brings with her a wealth of knowledge in all facets of the construction phase, and she was very friendly and easy to talk to also! Most of the time we would ask her a question, then just let her talk, as she was very detailed with all of her answers and did a great job teaching. We also appreciated that Jill also has no problem telling you if your idea is a bad idea, but will provide the context and reasoning why. Lastly, we loved tapping her creative mind; she has the ability to look at a space and give you plenty of ideas for it that you might not have even thought of! We would definitely recommend her and would work with her again.

I initially asked Samantha Moss to help with one room. She was SO good that I'm incredibly grateful…read moreshe organically guided the paint colors for our entire house! The project is still in progress, but with three major rooms complete, we're convinced working with Samantha was one of the best decisions we've made during our home refresh. First, even though we've been home owners for a while and thought we knew what we were doing, Sam completely changed the way my wife and I think about paint. She asked thoughtful questions to understand how we wanted each room to feel, not just how we wanted it to look. The results have been remarkable. Our once-dark home office is now calm, bright, and inspiring to work in every day. She gently steered our preteen daughter away from indecision to a color that feels sophisticated, warm, and a perfect green that can flex with her changing moods. And our bathroom? She suggested colors that I never would have chosen myself, yet it's become a room visitors compliment all the time. Beyond paint, Samantha also gave us spot-on recommendations for our bedroom's curtains and lighting direction, helping us create a vision for the whole home instead of just choosing colors. She is thoughtful, collaborative, incredibly knowledgeable, and a genuine pleasure to work with. We can't wait to see the remaining rooms come together and recommend Samantha Moss without hesitation.

Samantha Moss brought to our painting project her superb taste, her deep expertise and her warm…read morepersonality. We hadn't had our home's interior painted since 1990 when we first moved in. And then we defaulted to plain white. Samantha met us at our comfort level, suggesting possible colors that would elevate the look of our home but also keeping neutrals in play that would make less of a change. She has such a great eye: as we walked through our rooms, she offered suggestions about lighting and decor--all incredibly helpful, nothing overwhelming, just doable tweaks. Throughout the consulting process, she gave us her full attention. This included quick and thorough replies to email follow-ups. She also was hugely helpful in directing us to painters which made it easy for us to compare bids. We are thrilled with the outcome of the project. Our home looks newly beautiful but still looks like home.

Casa Di Vita was really great to partner with and we were really happy with the outcome of their…read morestaging for our home we put on the market in Albany. Their creativity and attention to detail and organized approach made the whole process smooth and stress‑free. We also had to take a pause at one point in our selling after we put our deposit in and they were very understanding with our situation. I highly recommend their home staging services to anyone looking for professional home staging in the Bay area.

I'm a realtor w Compass and my team has done many stages with Casa Di Vita. Henry and Deepti are…read morethe best! Their staging is on point with good design and quality furniture. They really listen and are very accommodating. I know my listings will look great. Highly recommended!

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!

I contacted Armando through his website customhomeinteriorsinc.com and after requesting a free…read moreestimate he emailed me right away. I was looking to remove the popcorn ceiling and update my light fixtures, and on my wish list was my chimney mantle if my savings allowed. I was amazed at how efficient and cost effective the work was completed! He is very professional and experienced. I have since then recommended him to my friends, who have called him for drywall and plaster work. Now my living room has a fresh and modern feel without burning a hole through my savings!

From the owner: Drywall installation and repair Lathe plastering and stucco…read morework Custom chimney mantels

We figured these slow times were the perfect opportunity to tackle an overdue project: our master…read morebath remodel. After consulting with a couple of others we decided to go with HQR Design. Ron had great ideas was flexible and his quote was competitive. Once our plan semi final we got the recommended 3D rendering. Makes a difference for visual help and allowed us to make a few adjustments which make all the difference in the end The result came out great - see pix. Highly recommend. Thanks.

We hired HQR to renovate our very dated 1960s kitchen, which included removing a load bearing wall…read moreto open up the kitchen to the dining room. As part of this process, HQR sat down with us to go over our design ideas and created incredibly realistic 3D renderings of the kitchen. We were blown away when we saw the 3D renderings because it gave us the confidence that the kitchen would look just as great as we imagined it would be. The 3D renderings also helped us make some small design revisions to the plan, which we wouldn't have thought to do without the renderings (such as two pendant lights vs. three). All in all, I highly recommend getting these realistic renderings done ahead of time.