I have hired 1st Stage for multiple properties over the years. In the past, they generally did…read moregreat work and I was impressed with their staging style, professionalism, availability, and pricing. That said, my most recent experience was disappointing. I had them stage a modern townhouse in Costa Mesa near the beach. Unfortunately, the staging style they chose did not match the aesthetic of the property at all. I am not a designer, so I typically trust their vision and let them take the lead. This time, I reached out to their team and simply asked if we could swap out a few items to make the space feel more modern or beachy. I was told I would need to pay a restocking fee. That response was frustrating. I had referred them many jobs and clients in the past, and while the fee itself was not a large amount, it felt unnecessary and left a bad impression. They did eventually waive the fee, which I appreciated, but the situation already felt mishandled. Fast forward a bit. The property did not sell, and I requested that it be de-staged. Their team came out a few days later and removed the furniture. A few months after that, they emailed both me and my client, who was the actual party to the staging contract, claiming there was a prorated balance due for a few extra days the furniture remained in the home. The amount was under $400. The contract was between my client and 1st Stage, not me, so I was confused as to why I was included. Shortly after, Mark Sutton emailed me directly asking if I could take care of the payment by the next day. I found that extremely unprofessional. Agents are the ones who bring them business, and asking me to personally pay an invoice that had nothing to do with me showed a real lack of business judgment. I expressed my disappointment with their customer service, and the only response I received was a payment link. If you are looking for a stager who truly feels like a partner and values long-term relationships, I would think twice before using this company. In my experience, once an issue arises, you are treated like just another number, and preserving relationships does not seem to be a priority.

What an amazing experience we had with Janice and the entire team! Not only are they creative, hard…read moreworking, and professional, but they have the most beautiful and quality items! You can put your complete trust that they will stage your house to perfection so that it will look great for the photos and the tours!! Our home went into escrow 4 days after listing and we received $100,000 over asking price! The 1st stage service is a great value and will pay off tremendously in the end.

I normally stage all of my listings on my own, but since this was 2+ hour drive for me, I decided…read moreto try a staging company and they did not disappoint! They really transformed the house into a home with just the right amount of appropriate furniture for the style of home. Highly recommended!

I have hired alongside my real estate clients Simply Staging multiple times. We have been very…read morehappy with the service and quality from beginning to end. They are extremely efficient from scheduling, getting a quote, install and removal. The furniture and decor is top notch and fits with the design of the home. We will continue to work with them on future projects.

Since the original remodel, I completed a second phase with Cam--this time focused on the patio and…read moreexterior, and I couldn't be happier. It truly feels like an extension of the home and is now one of my favorite parts of the condo. We were able to expand the outdoor living space and create more privacy and I love it! He got a great deal for me too on the tile cost. Both the interior and patio turned out incredible, and I still get asked regularly who did the work. Highly recommend Cam to anyone who needs a thoughtful designer who knows the nuances of designs fit for the desert in the Palm Springs area. We also did some finishing touches inside as well that really make it feel like a home with character.

I worked with Cam on a full gut remodel of our condo in Palm Springs and had a really positive…read moreexperience. He was easy to work with, open to ideas, and helped guide us through all of the many decisions that had to be made without ever making it feel overwhelming. The end result is a beautiful space we genuinely love living in, and we've gotten so many compliments from friends and family when they visit. Would definitely recommend him if you're looking for someone collaborative, wonderfully creative and with a keen eye for detail.

Micaiah is the best investment we made in remodeling our home. We found Micaiah at an open house…read moreand his design really spoke to me and my husband. We are minimalists but with nice tastes, and Micaiah designed our home to just that. My husband and I are not rich people, so he made renderings that are to be either used right away, or done at a later date to help spread our money out. He not only does the design and renderings, but he helped us find our floor guy (and we love our floors!), furniture, shades, paint, etc. He knew we are on a budget, so he worked with our budget to find things that are affordable and sustainable. Our home is still coming together as we are spreading our money out, but once it is 80% finished, I will definitely post photos. Micaiah is so easy to work with and I highly recommend him!

I found Micaiah on Yelp and am so glad I did. He is very prompt and keeps the communication going…read moreat all times. He has such a gift and eye for design. I hired him to create a desert oasis around our home on a low budget and he remained constantly aware of our situation. He is friendly, talented, and gifted and really listens to his clients. You will not regret hiring him! Micaiah, thank you for working with us!

Sadie designed our Airbnb in Joshua Tree. We absolutely loved her aesthetic and was so happy she…read morebrought it to life in our home. Our guests constantly compliment the VIBE!

Sadie is a rock star. As first time home buyers and investors we were very nervous about turning…read moreour massive new property in yucca valley into an Airbnb and she killed it - it's epic! We get so many compliments. Sadie is a wizard with mock ups, responds quickly, always wanted to make sure my husband, our biz partner and I were happy - and quickly came up with a compromises as needed. She's very budget flexible (key) and has a great eye! On top of the design, she recommended amenities, ways to make our Airbnb more functional and even hooked us up with a photographer in the area. She has a bright future and we look forward to working with Sadie on many future projects.

What can I say about Darren at Desert Society that will fully convince a reader to do themselves a…read morehuge favor by adding him to a project? Is he professional? Absolutely! From start to finish Darren was invaluable to me while creating the look, design and vibe that I was trying to create for my store. Is he creative? The guy has verve! The depth of his knowledge of products, design and style are amazing. From logo color selection to display options and store layout Darren gave me great advice. Is he responsive? Check! Darren's communication was amazing which was incredibly helpful to me while working on this project. Response times were quick and yet he gave me enough time to reflect on the decisions I was making Would I work with Desert Society again? In a heartbeat and you should too!

Darren helped my wife and I design and furnish our vacation home in La Quinta, CA. Our home was a…read morenew build - and we worked with Darren on both the landscape, hardscape as well as the fixtures and structure of the home itself. Darren has an incredible attention to detail, and makes sure the project is completed on time and within budget. He listens to your preferences, but also makes sure he keeps the broader goal in mind. Highly recommend.

We worked with Alex and I can't say enough about the quality of the product and high level of…read morecustomer service. Alex made everything from picking out fabrics and colors to delivery very easy. The items we purchased fit right into our mid century modern home. Love love love them. Will definitely be buying more.

Absolutely top-notch quality and customer service from Luis and his team at West Coast Modern La…read more We furnished our new offices with a beautiful custom sofa and two bookcases. With this project, Luis and his team really spent their time with us in choosing the right pieces for the space. I really must mention that his entire operation and team members make this family business has made this a go-to for my projects. Their lead/fabrication time, customer service and quality is unmatched. Delivery from Oliver and Alex was seriously the best experience. They took their time with bringing the furniture into our offices and set up. They polished the bookcases with a full coat of wax and gave us floor protectors for our new sofa. We will be ordering more for our offices, and I will be continue to use them as a go-to for my future commercial interiors as well as residential! Thank you Luis and team!!!

I contacted this business because I had recently moved here and had an open floor plan but it was…read morean L shaped area and I wasn't sure where furniture should go or how to set it up. The owner herself came out. I told her I just mainly need direction. So she told me like where the TV should go as opposed to where it was etc. I'm in the middle of buying furniture and getting things put together and delivered. But when the "dust settles" she will come back out and help or give me direction on decorating shelves or tables. I have some Knick knacks that I want to display but I don't want it to be too much. She was also telling me that I guess wall paper is back. Which I never considered, actually thought that was a 70's thing. But now I'm thinking about doing one wall in the living room something fun. Throughout the last 2 months she checks in with me via email or I know I can contact her if I have a question about anything. Plus she's very affordable! I called around for quotes and a lot of places were 2-3 times as much as she charges just for a consultation. You won't be sorry checking Paper Dolls out!

Evelin came by personally to review the walls and took the time to explain the process clearly…read morebefore giving a final price, which I really appreciated. The pricing felt fair and transparent once everything was assessed properly. Her crew was extremely professional, knew exactly what they were doing, and completed the entire job in one day. The final product looks fantastic. I'm extremely happy with the results and would definitely recommend them.