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.

This place is a definite find when it comes to furniture or design. The owner is a legend, super…read morecool chick. If you need a dresser, couch or the whole ensemble, go see what I mean.

We arrived at 630pm…read more I believe the store was closed but Kathie was more than obliging to let us come in and look around. From the outside, the store looks like a typical furniture outlet. Inside there are rare gems to find. Kathie let us know if we didn't find what we were looking for she could have something custom ordered. Lucky for us we found a few items already there. We had been in search for a jute rug. At pottery barn, the typical jute 8 × 10 runs for a little more than a thousand dollars. We found a beautiful jute rug with orange rust accent threading to match our couches for far less than what is priced at pottery barn and the quality of rug was not sacrificed. We also bought some artwork from them. A pretty large piece for a very reasonable price. I attached all the pictures. Favorite little touch: they sell small products like lotions and candies that are made locally and are organic Thank you Kathie for your hospitality and we will be popping in to add more pieces to our home.

Sally I am so thankful for all the great work you did. I get compliments everyday on the color…read morechoices, Funiture selection, and designs you have created. Your flexibility, professionalism, punctuality, and above all artistic skills are the great qualities that alleviated all the stress and anxiety I had during this project. You went above and beyond to support me throughout this project, I truly felt that you are partner in this office. I already want to book you for the 5 year upgrades as we agreed

We highly recommend A.I.D. Innovate! Sally was a joy to work with and exceeded our expectations…read more She took the time to understood our style, worked with our budget AND we came in UNDER budget! We are so happy with the final results. Once all the items were staged and art work was hung on the walls, everything really pulled together beautifully. Again highly recommend and will be using her again for future projects!

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 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.

Anderson Design & Constructions completed a bathroom remodel for us. The estimate and contract…read morephase was easy and clear. Great communication throughout the project. Consulted on all the fine details. Wonderful workmanship. No surprises. Work continued with no unexpected breaks until the project was finished. Would definitely use again. Can't recommend highly enough.

Anderson Design & Construction exceeded all expectations and we highly recommend them. They added a…read morehalf bath to our house and updated old plumbing, and we would completely trust them for any future projects. Kevin and his crew are knowledgeable, highly skilled, communicative, fair, and friendly. He was fully transparent throughout the process, with a detailed breakdown of costs, and regular updates on what's been done and what to expect. I was particularly impressed with their attention to detail and the care they took to match the style of our 1926 home beautifully. I also appreciated that they took efforts to protect all the areas of our home that they needed to walk through and work in, and they cleaned up well at the end of each day.

Kathy has done two bathrooms and a kitchen in my home. I highly recommend her. She is prompt and…read moreprofessional. She takes all of your desires into consideration when coming up with a design plan if I had anything left to do in my house, I would use her again.Lol

We worked with Kathleen Ann Designs to renovate our guest bathroom in February 2023. It was an…read moreabsolute privilege and we couldn't be more happy with the end result, and how her vision came to life through the renovation. We wholeheartedly recommend Kathleen Ann Designs for anyone seeking an exceptional interior designer! From the outset, Kathy (owner and operator of Kathleen Ann Designs) displayed an extraordinary level of understanding and collaboration. She truly grasped our vision, goals, preferences, time constraints, and budget, and throughout the process, she delivered on every aspect with utmost dedication. Kathy's hands-on approach, combined with her innovative ideas and fresh perspective, resulted in a modern, tasteful, luxurious, and open design for our guest bathroom - a remarkable transformation from its previous state. Our small guest bathroom now stands as a fabulous and relaxing retreat for our guests, all accomplished within budget and directly aligned with our design aesthetics. We could not have dreamed the end result would come out as exceptional as it did, and that is thanks to Kathy's extraordinary vision and design ideas. When working with Kathy, you have a few different packages you can select from ranging from basic consultation to full design and even coordination with the contractor. Opting for the full package, which included project management and coordination with EDW Construction (a company that Kathy works with frequently on many of her projects), proved to be a very wise decision, and well worth the minor additional expense. Kathy skillfully managed the entire renovation, ensuring timely deliveries, meticulous inspections, and seamless coordination with the contractor, resulting in exceptional results within the agreed timeframe and budget. One thing that really distinguish Kathy from other companies we looked at is that she really listened, and she really cared. We weren't just another project for her. She was just as excited as we were as the transformation of our guest bathroom progressed. Kathy is an expert communicator listener, and brings fresh perspective and fabulous design and attention to detail. There is not one oversight under her watch in the end result is exceptional. We are thrilled with the overall experience of working with Kathleen Ann Designs and eagerly anticipate our next renovation where we can partner with Kathy again for another marvelous transformation. We would highly recommend Kathy/Kathleen Ann Designs to anyone interested in transforming their space through exceptional design. No

We underwent an out of state move with an opportunity to change our design style and replacement of…read morenearly everything. Kellie is absolutely on point and up to date with current design theory as well as all the suggestions and connections to the BEST products! We could not be happier with our results!! Kellie listened to us to learn what our goals were, and created a design that allowed us to see the amazing potential of our new home.

Kelly is amazing to work with. she has superior taste and makes everything such a wonderful…read moreexperience. I'm highly recommend choosing her, she hits all the marks!

We hired this person about 4 yrs ago for a major project. Our home was long overdue for an…read moreupdate/remodel. I was so excited to finally have a home I could really enjoy and finally begin to invite others over as well. She made so many promises and became a friend, I thought. We really should have kept it strictly business. I regret doing business with her. The main problem is that our floors were improperly installed- poor workmanship. The floors are not leveled throughout the house. After a while they began to buckle and dip. It's awful. She has done nothing but make empty promises since then. A couple of months ago she told us that she made a claim with her insurance company and that it is covered. We haven't heard from any insurance company and she has ghosted us again. To date, I haven't reported her to the state hoping that she would do the right thing.

Oh my goodness! This weekend we stayed at a house decorated by Ruth Chafin Interior Design's. Loved…read morethe mosaic fireplace with glass inside. The moon chairs in the backyard, the details such as chimes hanging from the tree are all the beginning. The white Italian marble in the kitchen was beautiful! Loved the wood throughout and the mid-century modern touches of the console and bar stools. If you need a decorator or some construction done, she is a go to. Loved the boho feel and accents. Go way to tie outdoor seating with indoor comfort.

Make sure you specifically ask what additional fees will be added on to your design/project. Also,…read moreask the status of your budget throughout the design. We learned the hard way and were blind sided by the owner, Michael. We asked for a certain budget and found out through our meeting he was indeed 8k over and never told us anything until we asked about it. Also, expect him to beat around the bush when you ask him direct questions. Due to the misleading information, we decided to no longer request his services. I attempted to resolve the issue with Michael by just requesting a partial refund of the initial deposit, due to the misleading information and lackluster performance. However, he was so professional, where he actually chose to ignore my message and ran off with my money. Overall, I do not recommend this business.

10/10! I requested a kitchen interior design and received exactly what I was told I would get! Guan…read moreis amazing and very patient with my revisions and worked quickly and diligently! I tried many different remodel apps and was not getting anywhere near the custom look I needed. I can't wait to see how everything looks in real life. Price was very reasonable.

LaTina was such an incredible person to work with. She was kind, knowledgeable, prompt, easy to…read morecommnicate with, everything you would want. We wanted to stage one office that had an odd layout. Her vision for the space far surpassed our expectations. Every corner of that space was perfectly utilized, providing a cozy, welcoming and professional work space. From the decor on the walls to the details on the coffee bar and the use of color, everything came out just beautiful. If you need help with staging, Exceptional Dwellings Staging Services is who you need to use! We cannot praise LaTina and the staff enough for their creativity, skills, and vision. I am so happy we came across her page. We loved working with you LaTina and hope to work with you for many years to come.

Mindy did an outstanding job for our condo in Irvine. place looks amazing! She was very…read moreprofessional and timely. Thank you Mindy!!