Great showroom! It's a little hard to find so make sure you look at the map before you head there…read more If you're heading north on Lafayette, look for the train overpass and you want to make a right turn just before going underneath it. The showroom is a big loft and they have several kitchen styles set up which gives you a good idea of what you can do with your house. And the designers are really knowledgeable and personable. So, I haven't yet done any remodelling myself as I'm still saving up $$ for all my projects, but I am doing my research now as I like to be prepared and well-informed before I embark on such a major project. They have really good reviews listed on Yahoo so I am pretty sure these guys are going to be designing my new kitchen and bathrooms. Oh yeah, make sure to look at their photo album when you get there because they have more pictures of different types of projects than is on their website. My favorite is the Mosswood project.

So, I don't give out five star reviews to anyone. I also saw a lot of reviews here from one- or…read moretwo-review people and wondered if they were all real. But I figured it couldn't hurt to go over and scope out the showroom on my own, because I usually have pretty good radar for whether someone is full of it or not. After talking to Marina for about fifteen minutes I decided I wanted to have these guys do my kitchen counters. In the first meeting (total cold-call walk in) I paid a lot of attention to the questions she was asking me and the information she was giving me, because in my book unprompted detail tells me a lot about how detail-oriented someone is. She told me all about stainless steel sink gauge *without me having to ask* -- which told me I could stop worrying about having to understand all the details on my own and just let her make recommendations. I gave her my measurements of the kitchen and she had the quartz guys put together a quote for it. The quote was *under* the estimate I got from another company in San Carlos last year. What's more, it also included tear-out and plywood leveling, which the other company had pretty much brushed off as "well, that's your problem, we don't do that." So I said, what the heck, let's do this. Tile counters came out on a Friday; quartz counters were installed two weeks later. No delays, no snags. Kitchen Galleries also didn't give me trouble about "only" wanting to do my counters, unlike a couple of other places (et tu, Home Depot) who wanted me to rip out the whole kitchen because leveling existing cabinets is too hard. Sure, I'd do the whole thing if I had 40 grand, but the cabinets are only 15 years old and in good shape, it's just that revolting white tile and mildewed grout I wanted to get rid of. (And as it turned out, my plywood was in good enough shape AND level, so they didn't have to replace it and knocked it off the price!) KG also recommended a plumber to help me disconnect and reconnect the sink and various appliances (no DIY'er I). That was as close as it got to "hidden" costs in the remodel, well, aside from me deciding I was under budget and thus totally deserved a new dishwasher and a sexy stainless steel faucet, air gap and soap dispenser. Ahem. The only hiccup in the whole process was Marina switched computers and for awhile I wasn't getting any emails from her even though her computer swore it was sending them. That kinda sucked. Other than that, all communications were extremely prompt and I never had to chase her down for something. And anyway, I totally prefer emails to phone tag -- she'd often reply within the hour, too. Anyway, I am very pleased with this remodel, and like I said, I never hand out five-star reviews. Check 'em out. Sure, you could wear yourself out researching stone guys and plumbers and installers and demolition crews and haulaway services, or you can just go with good people who know good people, and I'm definitely in the latter camp. And I didn't even do anything requiring bigtime design skills! The showroom is a bit stealth -- expect to pass it by once, the sign is really hard to see in the second floor windows.

I recently had Arcus Interiors help me with a major remodel on my home in the Emerald Hills and had…read morea great experience. The home I relocated to was only 5 years old and needed some updating to accommodate our taste. We thought we were going to have to gut 4 bathrooms and the kitchen but instead Jacqueline suggested some cosmetic changes that made an enormous improvement and saved thousands of dollars. As a result we were able to purchase many new pieces of furnishings and had money left over for landscaping which she made all of the recommendations for and did not charge for the consult of the landscape. I would highly recommend J Arcus Interiors for any residential improvements.

If you are looking for an interior designer, FAIRI is an excellent choice! Lillibelle is the main…read moreperson and who I worked with during the entire process. She is so awesome and amazing! I had a house for resale, and Lillibelle designed the house from top to bottom and helped me get 11 offers on the house, sold at a record price in that housing community! What I loved about FAIRI: - Friendly and sincere - They really want to help you to make your home look nice. They are so so nice and they will try their best for you. - Reasonable price - Great connections to contractors and realtors - Able to get contractor discounts at certain places - They also do home remodeling! - Fast efficient service - Always available on the phone when needed to be reached - There were several times when the item I wanted went out of stock. No problem - they found another very affordable replacement in a matter of hours. - Lastly and most importantly - Impeccable taste! If new and modern style is what you are going for, FAIRI will provide you with an amazing design. FAIRI has had a lot of experience with designing expensive homes in Silicon Valley and wonderful Airbnb's in tourist places in California like at Yosemite and Joshua Tree. Other designers have taste that is too old and traditional. FAIRI is perfect for Silicon Valley's needs. They will update your home to make it look modern and new, and not old and boring. You won't regret reaching out to them!

The way Lili designed my house was simply amazing! From the start of the project to the finishing…read moretouches, she was highly involved and helpful at every stage. She greatly eased my anxiety and helped the entire procedure go much more smoothly. She maintained things going smoothly from beginning to end thanks to her excellent organizational abilities. What was most notable was her deep understanding of both design and construction. The fact that Lili genuinely comprehends every facet of the procedure greatly increased its effectiveness and efficiency. I couldn't be happier with the outcome. She is a wonderful coordinator in addition to being a good designer, and her thorough knowledge of the technical aspects of things made the entire process very simple.

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.

Great folks, beautiful work. They see the result to the end and are really great to work with!read more

Temple Home exceeded my expectations. Impeccable craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and a welcoming…read morecommunity make it the perfect place to call home. Highly recommend!

We had an extremely positive experience with Anat Mansoor, a real estate agent and staging…read morespecialist, who helped us stage and sell our home. Anat brought with her years of experience, unique taste and a keen eye when she helped us stage our home before the open house. She accompanied us throughout the whole process, helped, advised, answered all our concerns, gave a hand when needed and worked tirelessly until she was pleased with the results. She was so professional, high motivated, handled everything quickly, efficiently to everyone's satisfaction. Anat put an emphasis on every detail small or large, noticed every corner and paid attention to everything, inside and out. Her presentation was a huge success and during the open house weekend we had more than a hundred families who came by. Anat gave each and every one of them the full attention they deserve, guided, explained and answered every question to the full satisfaction of all. Our home was less than a week on the market with multiple offers. Anat is pleasurable to work with and her personality is beyond words to express. She did a flawless job, treated our home like it was her own, we couldn't have asked for a better representation. Can't wait to work with her again, she is your dream agent and would recommend her services to everyone.

I used Anat Design for a listing I had in Mountain View. She did a great job and was very flexible…read morewith my particular need. The house wound up going way over asking and I am confident her decorating skills helped to make that happen. I will use her again!

PortItalia Construction is our go-to resource for anything we want done for our home. Owner, Chris…read moreMorello is trustworthy, reliable, and when a homeowner changes the scope of project, he is professional and finds a way to make it work. What started out as a simple deck rebuild in the backyard, turned into pouring new concrete and building a pergola and outdoor drill area with gas/water. Then, it stareted raining, so we brought the projects inside! They most recently replaced our old, hanging light fixtures with LED recessed lighting, revamped our main bathroom with Venetial Plaster and new fixtures, and he's managed our drywall, paint, and concrete projects over the past few weeks to help retain my sanity as a full-time working mother of two young boys and a traveling husband. I will give my full faith and support to Chris and his team anytime/any day and if you are looking for a GC that can get the work done properly, then give PortItalia a call if you are serious about starting a project and not looking for the lowest quote...you won't find quality like this at the bottom of your bids...

As a home owner one of the biggest fears and stress about doing any sizable remodel is choosing…read moreyour contractor. If you don't have someone you trust able to recommend a contractor to you, you are left to searching sites like Yelp for one. And how do you know who is truly good and not. Lucky for me my interior designer Caitlin Campbell recommended Chris Morello to me for my master bathroom remodel. What a great recommendation that was! Here are some words that come to mind when I think of Chris and his team: Trustworthy - Any issues that came up during the remodel Chris alerted me of immediately and quickly remedied. I never feared that he would cut corners and cover it up. He takes great pride in his work. Dependable - He and his team were at my house continually during the main part of the project. I never felt abandoned. I never had to chase Chris to get work complete. When the main part of the remodel is complete there are always tiny things that still need attention. Chris manages a "punch list" at the end of a project to make sure all the smaller details are taken care of. He sees this list through to completion with the same dedication and dependability as the main part of the remodel. I truly appreciate this! Quality - This is really wrapped up in the first two words I described above. Everything from his customer service level to his work exemplifies quality. Personable - For me this is so important. Chris has a great personality. He is serious about his work and very detailed oriented but he also has a very relaxed and friendly attitude. I never felt pressured into anything. I felt comfortable bombarding him with a myriad of questions and ideas and he always took the time to answer them whether that be in person, over the phone or e-mail. So if you are searching for a contractor let me recommend Chris to you. I have no doubt I will be working with Chris for all my future remodeling needs.

Isolina and her team did an amazing job in our kitchen. Our…read morekitchen is not a big room, and the space has some challenges, as the double access. She was able to integrate all the space in the room and add an island that allows us to have extra storage and a breakfast bar, and the room doesn't feel crowded. She had a clear vision of what needed to be done and an amazing knowledge of brands and products. We love the elegant and warm feeling of the cabinets and the mix of materials, like the glass sliding doors. We are the envy of all our friends. Isolina thanks for such an amazing job!

Isolina took my wish list for my kitchen and turned it into a dream come true. I love the open…read morefeel, clean lines, fun accents, and, most of all, the way everything comes together to create a space I want to spend all my time in. She knew what colors and shapes and materials would best translate my vague "wants" into concrete design choices, and even found a way to include my cat in the decision-making process! She was a true delight too work with. Highly recommend!