Erin was my guiding light during our recent kitchen/living room remodel. She came in midway through…read morethe process to help revise our existing plans and guide me through the infinite decisions one is faced with during a remodel. Erin's aesthetic is refined and relevant and her personality was equally refined and so approachable. It was like welcoming a dear friend into my home. Erin's experience positions her as a well skilled and seasoned vet in the industry without the hassle of navigating the dynamics of a large firm. It was an absolute joy to work with her.

Erin was great to work with during my recent master bed/bath remodel. I was struggling with the…read morelayouts that the contractor was proposing. Erin made a suggestion that made everything fit together just right. She went on to make guide my thinking on tile, fixtures, color, etc. Super helpful, and the remodel wouldn't be the same without her guidance.

We met Caitlin and walked through our potential project with her. She shared some practical and…read moreclever ideas for our remodel, and was responsive and prompt in our communications. We also spoke with two of her references in detail and they were both extremely impressed with her work and collaborative style. Ultimately we decided not to move forward with the project, but we're glad that we met Caitlin and would be confident in her capability and work style based on our interactions and reference research.

I cannot fully put into words my gratitude for what Caitlin and her team at Symmetry Designs…read moreprovided for me. Caitlin's attention to detail, keen eye for my aesthetic, and working WITH me are only a fraction of what she offered. She artistically suggested tile, designs, and layout on the many stages for our home addition. She was responsive and easy to work with. Count your blessings if you have the pleasure to work with Symmetry Designs! They are the top of their field.

Studio3 has extensive knowledge in how to get your project designed, approved through planning…read morecommission (no easy feat), built and the interior impeccably designed. Working with Bess is amazing. She cares deeply about every part of the process and goes above and beyond to make sure you are informed and happy. Let's face it ladies. Having a woman thoughtfully design all of your spaces is a +++++x 1B!! Studio3 is white glove the entire process. I wouldn't put my dream remodel or dream home in the hands of anyone else.

We contacted Bess about our remodel based on her great reviews on Yelp. We ended up paying for ten…read morehours of her time but did not hire her for our project. Our biggest concern was that she failed to meet her self imposed deadlines. Granted, these are minor deadlines: promise to return email, send references or pictures, send bill, etc. However, when it happened consistently, we became concerned that she was either too busy or too disorganized to manage a complex project. We ended up hiring someone else. I appreciate Bess' response below. Perhaps our experience was an anomaly.

Bottom line: WHEN YOU NEED A HOME STAGED CALL "DANETTE"…read more I am a realtor and a fellow realtor recommended Danette for staging. I have been so impressed with her suggestions from Choosing paint colors, in this case we used some of the owners furniture and Danette added the embellishments. This listing had an offer after only 3 day on the market!! Sellers are thrilled! Buyers are thrilled and Agents are thrilled. Your professional direction was so important in this sale. THANK YOU!! I will refer you to other agents and of course call you to stage all my listings. Janice Boardman eXp Realty of California

Love working with Danette! Her service and style is as good as it gets…read more For me, I am all about the experience as well as the service. And she gets it. And as a high producing listing agent, I have seen them or worked with almost all of them and she is always my "go-to" choice without question. Thank you Danette for always providing the best possible experience and service out there AND... at a very reasonable rate. :)

My husband and I recently redid our living room with Celeste Randolph from ambience. I cannot say…read moreenough good things about working with Celeste! My husband and I had tried to pick a few pieces here and there by ourselves but we could never agree on anything. Celeste was able to find things that we both liked and worked for everyone. Once we started working with her, the process was so quick and smooth I wish we had done this much sooner. She was also very good at staying within our budget and listening to our feedback which put me at ease. She found a fabulous sofa for us, and a really unique looking lamp. She had wonderful ideas for the rest of our room which we will be slowly incorporating overtime and she also helped give me feedback on items that I would find and ask her questions about. We would definitely use ambience interiors again!

My husband and I recently completed an entire house build in Los Altos, CA. Heidi Menard, Ambiance…read moreInteriors Decorator, had been recommended to us to use for consulting. My husband was not sold on the idea. Today he would readily tell you, it was the best decision we made. Building our home was extremely stressful and she was able to keep us grounded and help with everything from picking out tile, paint colors, light fixtures, furniture, hard-scape.....you name it!!! She has a great eye and is willing to work with you. She is always readily available and provides several price range options to work with your budget. I would highly recommend working with her. Don't do it alone, you will love the end results.

We started our home project with nothing more than a rough idea of what things were important to…read moreus. We wanted clean lines, modern yet still warm and livable, neutral & timeless. I met Pam, and on the spot, knew she was the right person to work with. Pam asked all the right questions and listened to what we wanted in our dream home. She completely understood our vision, thought of every little detail, and didn't overlook any aspect of the project that we felt was important. The level of detail and thoroughness when it came to how the spaces were designed really showed Pam and Erwin's level of expertise. Pam and Erwin had our dreams, vision, and best interest in mind. From the initial space planning for the kitchen and master bathroom, the layout of slabs, tile and cabinetry, selection of all the finish materials, colors, fixtures and hardware, they were very professional to work with. Details matter to us, and their attention to detail is apparent in our finished home. They referred excellent vendors and suggested the best, high end and quality finishes and materials. Most importantly, Pam and Erwin's work ethics are unbeatable, and they made sure we got everything we wanted on our checklist. From start to finish, the design process went smoothly, and the meetings and discussions were fun and productive. We gave them the creative freedom and trusted their design process and vision and our kitchen and bathroom remodel designs are masterpieces. We were so pleased with the quality of their work that we asked for Pam's help to furnish our house. Every room was beautifully designed with an understated sense of elegance and in tune with the architecture and surroundings. Pam's sense of style and her vision has positively impacted our quality of life as we enjoy her work every day. We are very grateful that we were able to work with Pam and Erwin. Our house would have not been the same without their creativity and vision.

Was looking to remodel my 1965 Eichler and my architect had worked with UD before…read more She is a difficult individual to work with; my suggestion of a contractor she summarily dismissed. She insisted on working with her 'team'. Mind you this is a former Google employee who has no formal training in design and fewer interpersonal skills. I've had better service at the USPS than with UD. In her response below she attempts to imply UD turned me down. The reality is she forced the issue of working with her contractor. Duh, who is footing the bill here Pamela? My contractor recommended the architect who recommended UD; and you attempt to commandeer the entire process by forcing the removal of the client's contractor? Recommendation: Avoid. Highly inflexible, domineering owner.

My husband and I recently completed our first home renovation, and as total beginners, we felt…read morecompletely overwhelmed. Design Loft transformed this daunting process into an exciting journey. Majo and Hellen guided us every step of the way, helping us shape our Modern Spanish aesthetic while creating a detailed design plan for our contractor. With both of us working full-time, their expertise saved us countless hours and headaches. One of the biggest renovation challenges is dealing with overwhelming choices. Design Loft curated a few perfect options for everything--paint colors, light fixtures, cabinets, tiles--allowing us to make decisions efficiently while staying true to our vision. Their value went far beyond aesthetics. They caught several contractor mistakes that could have caused major issues and connected us to great vendors that helped us find the best deals. Here's something important: without a skilled designer, contractors often take the easiest route rather than creating the high-end look you're envisioning. At times we questioned our choices, but trust the process! Everything came together beautifully, and we couldn't be happier with the result. If you're planning a renovation, working with Design Loft is a no-brainer. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to create designs perfectly tailored to your taste make them invaluable. Highly recommend Majo, Hellen, and the entire team!

I'm super happy I decided to go with Helen and Majo at Design Loft. My project was a bit more…read moreunique as I wanted to convert an office space to a Speakeasy with a custom saltwater aquarium tank to having a hidden door. I reached out to different designers, some only did kitchens and baths and others just weren't a good fit with my requirements. I finally came across Design Loft and from their photos I liked what they did so I had a consultation with Helen. My wife and I really liked her and felt like she would be a great fit to take on our project. Oh and they also helped me do all the permitting with the city which helped me A LOT! That is something that was unique to Design Loft. Helen and Majo walked us through the whole process and built a room and generated a 3D layout and it was awesome! So cool to see it go from a design to reality! I would totally recommend Design Loft to anyone looking to design something special! Let them make your vision even better and transform it to reality.

Wow! Cyndi completely transformed our living space. We feel like we upgraded to a new home. Her…read morevision for our kitchen opened up our entire first floor. Our master bedroom and bathroom are beautiful and functional. She is such a gifted designer and guided us through every aspect of selecting the materials, colors, and layout. She is truly the best!

This is a very long overdue review...  Over the course of several years we worked with Cyndi Mosher…read moreat Beyond the Box on a complete rebuild of our Westside home in Santa Cruz. The project was primarily an owner build, so between that and the pandemic it ended up being a multi-year project.  Over the course of planning and building we worked very closely with Cyndi - not only on the designs for our kitchen and bathrooms but for general design help throughout the house. Cyndi was absolutely wonderful to work with throughout the whole process. Not only was she incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and helpful - she had an inordinate amount of patience (and tact!) in helping us navigate through the thousands of decisions that had to be made. She was adept at creating a cohesive design out of our rather ad hoc lists of likes and dislikes, and did so without imposing her own personal preferences or style. My husband and I also both appreciated that she was very pragmatic - she understood that we weren't interested in building a mansion and was very good about pointing out the areas where it made sense to spend and where it didn't. Her knowledge and contacts in the business were invaluable, both in terms of the quality of the workmanship we ended up with as well as access to resources that we would not have been able to find on our own. When it came time to order all our cabinets and countertops she handled every last detail, and made sure that what we ultimately received exactly matched her specifications. I was originally hesitant to hire a designer, both because of the additional cost and also because my husband and I are both fairly practical and were more interested in function over form. We have no regrets - engaging Cyndi to help us with the project was money that was very well spent. Not only did it prevent expensive mistakes, but we love the results. After living in the house for over a year I can honestly say that there isn't anything that she helped design that I would do differently if given the chance. A few of the rooms from our project are pictured on the Beyond the Box website: https://www.btbkitchens.com/rustic-elegance