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.

Marilyn has been our decorator and house manager for several years. We think of her as almost a…read moreproject manager because she stays on top of the workers, requires them to make corrections if things aren't done correctly and gets things done. She uses local contacts and knows where to get things made in Mexico of excellent quality and value. She designed and oversaw the remodel of all of our bathrooms, re-did the lighting in our house and helped re-cover our couches. Highly recomment.

Marilyn is the very best decorator. She worked with my wife to redecorate our whole house. The…read moreproject turned out beautifully and it was done on time at a very reasonable price. Marilyn makes beautiful custom-made furniture in Mexico. We had a dining room table, a bench and barstools made. The quality and workmanship is superb. She landscaped our courtyard and turned it into a desert paradise. I am happy to recommend her.

Great custom item home goods shop with items for seasonal decor, selfcare, and all areas of the…read morehome. They have amazing art, custom furniture for both outside and inside your home, glassware and more. Bright lighting from their huge windows over looking Palm Canyon Drive, just before the corner intersection with El Alameda. More than fair amount of parking in the rear lot as well as on the street. My friend Art purchased an end table with a shelf here and they came out and put it together for him, talk about great service! The guys in the shop were both super personable and asked us both as well as any customers in the store if we needed any help or had any questions. Aside from whats in-store Christopher Kennedy offers Interior Design services, shipping (and returns), lighting, and has been serving its customers and clients for over 15 years. Check out their website for more info, but absolutely check out this one of a kind store, maybe bring some new life into your home. Getting some of their silicone wine glasses stat in my life...Easy to clean and no breaking!!

What a delightful and inviting store filled with interesting things. The sales team was awesome. I…read morewas especially impressed by their unique decorative accessories and pillows. Best yet - when I mentioned how sad I was they only had one of the throw pillows I liked, they called me the next day to tell me they could get a second one if I desired. Now that's outstanding customer service! THANK YOU!

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.

Troy is absolutely fabulous. Creative and talented, easy to…read morework and always beaming with positivity.

You will never go wrong leaving the design of your home and garden in the very talented hands of…read moreTroy Bankord.

Love Elyssa and her amazing team! Oh my goodness, they saved me so much time from having to guess…read moreon what do or what I needed. Elyssa Contardo did a full redesign. I especially love my new living room. Will add photos soon! Great communication with her and the builders and they stayed in our budget. Highly recommend.

I worked with Elyssa Contardo recently. She did a remodel of our older home in Palm Desert. She was…read morevery organized and the job was beautifully done in a timely manner. She and Kelsey were always professional and very helpful! Absolutely love the results. My kitchen is gorgeous. She also helped me with furniture for our renovated house. Elyssa is easy and fun to work with. Cathie Skinner