We worked with Dhurgham on our ADU renovation. He was absolute pleasure to work with and I can not…read morerecommend him more highly. We had to work through multiple steps to acquire the Encinitas building permit. I was so impressed with his diligence, thoroughness and responsiveness. Trust me when I say that the permitting process felt onerous and irrational but Dhurgham navigated it like a champ! I can't be more thankful.

The owner Dhurgham Aljbuoori is an completely liar. He took my first installment payment $2000 and…read morethen ran away. He never responded to my request again.

After researching a few interior designers, we are happy that we chose Shannon to help us with our…read moreliving room and office remodel. The end result is spectacular. The way she incorporated the overall color and texture scheme, made our dreams come true. We highly recommend her and believe that she added a lot of value to our overall design.

Since our relationship began in 2004, Shannon Rice has been a constant comrade and collaborator on…read morenumerous projects over the years. I am always amazed by her design talent and organizational skills. I highly recommend Payte Miller Interiors for any Interior Design project.

We've had the pleasure of working with Susan and the Savvy team on a few smaller projects over the…read moreyears, and when the opportunity finally came to take on a extensive remodel, there was no question who we would turn to. Susan's design vision is both thoughtful and inspired and always tailored to the space and the people who live in it. She uses high-quality materials and products, and her attention to detail is evident at every stage. What really sets Susan apart, in addition to her exceptional design capabilities, is the caliber of her team: extremely talented, conscientious, and hands-on. They take ownership of their work and it shows. Communication is clear, and Susan truly cares about the outcome. We couldn't be more pleased with the results and would highly recommend Susan and the Savvy team to anyone looking for a partner in creating something both beautiful and enduring.

When someone came to my house recently and asked, "Now that the kitchen is done, is there anything…read moreyou would have changed?" I could honestly say no. Why? Because Susan thought of everything ahead of time. She took our multi-page wish list, distilled it to its essence, asked the right questions, and created something that is at once beautiful AND functional and unique to us. Our young adult children returned home to the renovated kitchen, took one look and said, "This couldn't be anyone else's kitchen but yours Mom." Susan understands what it means to LIVE in a house, to use it - not just look at it or hand it off to someone to function within it. No, she gets it. "A place for everything, everything in its place." Was it more than we thought we would spend before we started? No question. (But it's inevitable to have a little sticker shock when faced with real life labor and material costs after creating a price in our own minds based on nothing but fantasy.) But Susan and her team were organized, upfront and very clear with communication, sign-offs and schedules. And so while it was expensive, it was also not a surprise. There were NO surprises on this job. AND, it is true - you get what you pay for. So - while maybe I could have gotten it done cheaper, they more than earned their fees by being reliable, professional, on-time, clean, safe, and easy to work with. Peace of mind is truly priceless. I highly recommend Savvy and all of their subs who were wonderful to work with and absolutely masterclass in their own right.

Kelly is a joy to work with. She designed two bathrooms for us. She listened to all our wants and…read moreneeds, paid attention to our budget requirements and found us great tradespeople which resulted in gorgeous bathrooms. I highly recommend her services.

I came across Kelly at UNIQ Kitchen and Bath Designs while searching for an independent kitchen…read moredesigner for a kitchen remodel I was planning. I interviewed multiple design/remodel companies who had their own internal design team as well as other independent designers and went with Kelly for her experience and services offered. We really wanted a kitchen that worked best for our needs, maximized every square inch of space and fit our design esthetic and we felt that going with an independent designer would deliver this and it absolutely did and then some. We are SO happy with how our kitchen turned it, it is truly our dream kitchen both in how it looks and how it functions. Kelly had awesome ideas that we would not have thought of on our own (fabulous coffee nook in a little previously awkward corner, wine storage and bar area under our stairs!) and gently guided us to including some items we were initially resistant to but have since been so happy to have (second small bar-so handy for washing hands, small beverage fridge to get all those sparkling waters and beverages out of the main fridge and hanging pendant lights in the powder bathroom, love them!). We could not be happier with the results and would not hesitate to recommend Kelly to anyone looking for an experienced designer for their project.

Prior to having her own studio, Sheri taught Pilates at Pilates Republic in Encinitas and that's…read morehow we met. I've taken multiple classes from her such as Align, Renew, Empower & Heat and love them all. Sheri is an experienced, passionate and knowledgeable instructor. She understands how muscles are used and minor adjustments can influence effectiveness. I always look forward to taking classes with Sheri because she's encouraging, inspiring, and fun. - Lasamy Sengsouriya

I have been taking pilates sessions with Sheri for almost one year now and I absolutely love it! It…read moreis a type of workout where you don't get bored because her sessions are very dynamic and always challenging. My goal was to keep my body in good shape, to work on my balance and strength and I have definitely seen an improvement. I feel stronger physically and mentally after every session. Sheri is very professional and knowledgeable of her work, she is very friendly and has a positive energy. I would highly recommend everyone to incorporate pilates into their lifestyle, and Sheri is the right person to help you through that journey.

I have had the pleasure of working with Susan on several projects. We initially contacted her as…read moreshe was a representative for a specific window treatment brand we wanted. She helped us select shades and stacking panels for our home and supervised the installation. The end result was perfect. She also designed a valance using fabric I had. Again, the finished product was perfect. Most recently I asked Susan to assist me in selecting fabric for an upholstery project. Susan is a perfectionist and her attention to detail enables her to provide her clients with high quality service. In addition, she is great to work with.

Interior Designers should either charge for their design service or upcharge on the furniture they…read moreorder for you to make their living. Susan will charge for her design services AND upcharge significantly on any items she orders for you, while pretending that you are getting a 20% discount. She charged me one dinning chair for the price of two. Not to mention the set was poor quality and not at all fit the dinning room space I have based on her own recommendation. It's all about her making money and scamming as many people as she can. Be aware and stay away from becoming her next victim!

UPDATE: The Contract State License Board (CSLB) has concluded its review of our complaint and ruled…read morein our favor. We provided detailed evidence demonstrating that the "waterproof system" installed by Kaminskiy quickly failed and was the direct cause of extensive water damage over three years. As a result of the CSLB ruling, Kaminskiy was required to reimburse us for the necessary repairs. Our situation has been fully resolved, and our deck is now solid and, as proven by recent heavy rains, completely dry. We extend our sincere thanks to the CSLB for their assistance during this difficult time. We also highly recommend Optimal Waterproofing for their excellent work in effectively fixing all the mistakes made by Kaminskiy.

The entire process with Kaminskiy was straightforward and very professional. My first contact was…read morewith Corey. I told him my requirements and sent him a few pictures, and he promptly responded with a price and a very thorough scope of work. They sent me texts to keep me informed and confirmed the time the handyman was arriving, and who was coming. Sergio Magaña was assigned to my project. Sergio was very polite, easy to work with, accommodating, knowledgeable, experienced, and performed nice work. I'm pleased with the results. Prior to the actual repairs, they sent Celso Pierto out to pressure wash the areas to be repaired. Celso was also very nice and professional and did a good job of cleaning the areas. I plan to call them for additional work I have.

Isabelle is a wonderful designer. I have worked with her off and on for over 15 years and she has…read morehelped transform every room in my house. She is creative and helpful and has a wide variety of resources to help find what works best for my home and my tastes. She makes knowledgeable suggestions but allows me to accept or reject ideas that just don't fit for me. She never applies pressure nor does she push her preferences onto me. I feel totally free to tell her when I like something or not, and at the same time, when I am uncertain she gives me a new perspective to help me decide. She is professional, talented, and so easy to work with. I strongly recommend this designer to anyone looking to remodel, design, or just spruce up their home.

Isabelle has transformed my home from ordinary and uninspired to elegant and inviting. She has…read morehappily worked within my budget and provided innumerable ideas to improve not only the appearance of my rooms, but also their practical function. I have returned to Isabelle year after year when considering a furniture purchase or undertaking an entire room remodel. She is a talented designer and always works in an organized, timely, and professional manner. If you become her client you will be delighted.