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.

I had an outstanding experience working with Lindsay Allen Design for home staging in Temecula…read more Lindsay and her team delivered a beautifully staged property that truly elevated the entire presentation for listing photos and marketing. Every detail was thoughtfully curated to highlight the home's best features and appeal to today's buyers. As a real estate professional, timelines and budgets are critical--and Lindsay Allen Design exceeded expectations on both. The project was completed on time, within budget, and with a level of quality that made a noticeable impact on the overall look and feel of the home. If you're looking for professional home staging in Temecula that enhances your listing, attracts more buyers, and helps your property stand out online, I highly recommend Lindsay Allen Design. I will absolutely be using her services again for future listings.

There are not enough words to say how talented, thoughtful and amazing Lindsey is! I had an idea to…read morehave a surprise nursery done. My husband and I did not want to know the gender of our baby until the baby was born but I wanted a gender specific nursery done. I reached out to Lindsey and without hesitation and excitement she was ready to work with me! My idea was crazy but she created two of the most beautiful nursery designs one for a boy and one for a girl. Her attention to detail was incredible and she read my mind with design. She was quick to respond and listened to my design ideas. She made my visions come to life. Our baby girl nursery is everything and more I could've imagined. It's beautiful. I couldn't have done this without you!! We can't wait to work with Lindsey again. Thank you Lindsey, you are truly talented in what you do!

Laura is so incredibly talented. Her eye for design and her desire to bring your dreams to life is…read morewhat really sets her apart. I hired Laura to design our Master Bedroom and WOW did she deliver!! She created a beautiful space that encompasses exactly what we described to her.. she brought our vision to life! She is thorough, professional, dedicated, and kind.. she will listen to you and deliver exactly what you are looking for. Save yourself time and go directly to Laura for all of your design needs. I can't wait to do the rest of the house this year and show off all of her amazing work!! Thank you Laura for all that you do!

Laura is amazing! She took my dreams and vision and made them even better than I could imagine. Her…read moreeye for details on everything from start to finish is immaculate. She thinks of every little detail and makes sure the contractor executes flawlessly. She created and managed our complete kitchen remodel. It's a dream come true. Can't say enough great things about Laura. Can't wait for my next project!

Finally! I am excited to share my review of Tarra after a long remodel finally has come to…read morecompletion. I don't think I have enough space to express in words what a wonderful woman and decorator Tarra is. Being kind, patient, knowledgeable, understanding and creative are some characteristics needed when working with clients in the emotional business of home decorating. Tarra encompasses every one of those and more. One of the most important attributes I was looking for in a decorator prior to starting a large remodel was someone who would not push their own tastes on me and would value what was important to me while also providing the style and look I wanted. Again, Tarra is exactly that and is why I feel we worked so well together. Another part that I found amazing was her vision to see an outcome that was totally different than my original look, and it came out perfectly! Her taste is flawless! Besides the undeniable talent and creativity, I would like to speak specifically to her patience and professionalism. I found it very difficult to decide on pretty much anything during the remodel and needed her handholding every step of the way. She did so without fail and was consistent and patient throughout the entire process. She gave more than 100% each and every time, always responding to my texts and making herself available to me even for a quick thumbs up on a picture. Tarra was the most instrumental piece in the phenomenal outcome of our newly remodeled and upgraded home. If you want a customized designed project for an expert, you should definitely choose Tarra, she is truly the BEST!

Never having hired an interior designer, we decided on Tarra as my wife and I simply could not…read moreagree on how to bring all of our thoughts and ideas together. Hiring Tarra was without question one of our best decisions throughout this entire process as she merged our ideas with her expertise and unique flair. Our remodel included coordinating a full kitchen, dining and living rooms design all while being mindful of costs and time constraints. Tarra addressed all of our needs to include, but not limited to: design layout, construction alternatives, lighting needs, painting/color needs, furniture selection throughout, cabinet style/stains/paint, flooring alternatives, etc. She was amazing to work and collaborate with throughout the entire process, and when complete had transformed our single-story ranch style home just as we had envisioned. In addition to being patient and listening well to our wants and needs, Tarra was extremely accommodating, made the selection of materials very easy and in the end blended comfort and style that suits our lifestyle perfectly.

Absolutely thrilled with my new barndoor, and also thrilled with the price. Rod was super easy to…read morework with via text and straightforward. Send him a picture, he gives you an invoice, you pay for it after it's installed. Rod spent maaayybe an hour and a half installing the door, and made sure everything was perfect and clean when he was done. I'm super impressed with the craftsmanship and wish I had other doors to make. I don't, but would highly recommend him!

WE (Arthur and Dindo) are so happy with our bedroom barn door. I've always wanted to have one, but…read moreI just needed to make sure I find the right person to build it. After several people sent in their quotes, I then proceeded to look at the reviews and photos of their products. RHC Custom Designs stood apart because you can really tell customers are happy with their doors and the owner (Rod) makes sure that his doors are perfectly done. I am now one of his happy customers and have recommended him to our neighbors. There is a wait to get your door simply because he's a perfectionist, but once you get your door you will be one of the lucky customers who has Rod's awesome doors!

Tap into the potential of your space and hire AMI Design & Associates! Having a Team of dedicated…read moreInterior Designers create a dream space for you.

Where do I start?... I'm horrible at matching anything up, ( I would be content with having old…read moremovie posters on mismatched walls lol ) unfortunately my wife does not feel the same way... so I knew hiring a professional was the way to go so she can get what she wanted. Annette is very professional and good at what she does, I cannot recommend AMI Designs enough.

Kristen is the best designer I've met. She pays attention to the small details, has great supplier…read moreand contractor contacts, keeps a light positive attitude throughout the entire experience, follows up regularly, quick to respond to texts or emails, and is just an overall great support during the remodel. We ended up remodeling our entire house, taking out walls, new kitchen, 3 new bathrooms, new floors, paint, closets, replaced doors to 8' solid wood doors, and Pinkys Iron Door french doors to the office. I mean honestly, our house looks totally different inside, all brand new. All of the finishes and touches flow perfectly together making the house feel airy and light. I think Kristen's pricing is a bargain for the service and involvement she gives. Having her help with the remodel reduced our stress levels by 1000% by helping us find the finishing items and make decisions that we'd get stuck on. She has a great eye for this stuff, and you will not regret hiring Kristen. I'll update my posting with more pictures soon, still need to get some art on the walls and wrap up a few minor things.

What a great experience working with Kristen Bradshaw Interiors from the initial consult to the…read moredesign boards to carrying out the design! I needed to make updates throughout the house from floors, painting, living room and bathroom remodel. She not only had great design ideas but always incorporated feedback to come back with an even more spectacular design. Working with Kristen and having her manage the project was a load off the shoulders. She managed the contractors and project follow ups and was always responsive. I couldn't have done it without her. Everyone that comes over is so impressed!

Lisa is the real deal. She has a great eye. Her style is unique . I recommend her to design your…read moreneeds. She has deigned each room of my house and is excellent in listening to my needs and making things work and flow. Highly recommend this GEM.

Lisa was a godsend! I was struggling to build my foundation for interior decorating. She consulted…read morewith me and gave me a plethora of recommendations from paint color to flooring to furniture placement to fixtures to decor etc. It was priceless as I now have the ability to move forward with confidence knowing I got my favorite designer's input like having a super talented BFF help you get started. I'm so happy to have stepped outside my box to do this and I'm so blessed to have Lisa come over.

To even give this "business" 1 star is too many. I will also be filing a complaint with the better…read morebusiness bureau in addition to this review. The owner of this company is Judy Macfarlane. She hires people to do the actual counter and backsplash work. The person who does the backsplash is named Juan (9098414992). The entire experience was off the cuff, last minute, disorganized, and riddled with poor communication. Nothing is given to you in writing and Judy doesn't respond to any of your questions. She texts you to tell you "my guys will be there at X time tomorrow" and expects that you will change your plans when she informs you of this last minute and then her guys don't even show up or show up hours late. Despite having arranged to get counters and backsplash done weeks in advance, my husband and I weren't sure what was all needed at the sight for the day of installation (i.e., sinks, drains, valves, air gaps, etc.) and had inquired with Judy many times only to receive no response. So not surprisingly, when it came to installs things were missing and the installation couldn't be done. My husband, the installers, and myself hand to drive all over town trying to find parts on several occasions at the last minute and things were still delayed days and sometimes weeks when had we known these things before, we could have ensured it was all present when her guys arrived and people wouldn't have had to come out for no reason wasting everyone's time. Speaking about poor communication, Judy informed me last minute that she needed my sink for the counter creation and needed it asap even though I had told her when it was expected to arrive based on when I ordered it. So after calling to confirm whether it had arrived early or not, Judy said she would pick it up and take it to the place where the counter was being cut. Well, at the time she decided to also take our faucet and did not inform me of this. When I didn't receive it in the delivery, I then reported it missing and filed a complaint with the company only to have her tell me a week later through text that she had taken it when she got the sink and had just left it (a $200 faucet) on my front door step while I was at work - the box clearly stating what was inside. I am very lucky it wasn't stolen from the front door. In addition to poor customer service, poor judgement, and terrible communication, the quality of work is also terrible. As you can see in the photos I am hoping to add to this review, our drains were installed crooked, the counter seam is right in plain sight and looks terrible, dirty, and uneven, the grout in the backsplash turned different colors, no sealant was put on the grout and we had to spend 4 hours doing it ourselves, and at least 5 of the tiles in the backsplash are cracking because the surface wasn't leveled before the tile was put down. Additionally, we paid for new valves and a plumber that recently came out to fix the crooked drains told us the valves were not replaced. When it came time to pay, I told Judy over the phone that she needed to fix all of these things if she wanted me to pay full price and that the quality of work was not what we discussed. I also mentioned that she was still charging the higher price in her invoice of the quartz despite that I had changed the material. The only reason I found out that she was overcharging me was because the quartz vendor told me the actual price. She told me that I "annoyed" from the beginning, always asking her "stupid questions", and that I was "f*cking pissing her off". At this point I disconnected the call and refused to talk to her on the phone because I wanted everything in writing. When she would not respond to redoing these things and kept demanding payment, my husband and I talked about it and decided to try to be fair and so we did pay her full price for the items that were done correctly. At this point (about 2 weeks after the project was completed) the backsplash hadn't started discoloring or cracking yet and so we paid full price for the backsplash and only took of 25% off of the counter price for the counter seam and refused to pay for the drain install but still paid 100% for new valves. In total we paid over $4000 only to have the backsplash tiles start cracking a week later. Despite paying full price for the backsplash, neither Juan nor Judy will respond to fix the cracked tiles. Please be cautioned that this lady is dishonest and you will not get what you paid for if you decide to do business with her or Juan. They refuse to stand by the quality of their work. It is really unfortunate for us and we are so upset that our newly remodeled kitchen that we were expecting to last years hasn't even lasted months. As I mentioned above, I will try to add photos to this review as well.

I called Belle Living Interiors because I had a formal living room containing a 20 year old couch…read moreand love seat. I was always embarrassed when someone entered the house, because the formal living room was the first thing you saw. Paula transformed my entire living into a beautiful show piece! She made the process very easy. Everything was delivered and installed on the dates that were scheduled. Paula was very nice, has a great eye for color and actually listens to what you want! I couldn't be happier with my living room and would recommend Belle Living Interior Design to anyone.