COAT Design Remodel

(1 review)

As a general contractor with kitchen/Bath specialty, we worked with Renae and the homeowner for…read morebeautiful results. When considering a remodel, hire professionals. I recommend Renae Farly Designs.

From the owner: Renae Farley Designs has been designing beautiful homes in San Diego for over 28 years.We have…read moredesigned second homes in Sedona, AZ and Alaska. We specialize in everything from new construction to whole home remodels including kitchen and baths to small projects that are just one room at a time. We space plan, do lighting plans, design exterior spaces, design furniture, specify finishes, window treatments, flooring, artwork and plantscaping We work with only the highest quality contractors to bring your dreams to fruition.

JY Design Interiors

(23 reviews)

Jaki and Jennifer were wonderful to work with! They understood our vision and the outcome was…read moreperfect. They helped us design an addition and refresh to our main house and building a new 1,200 sqft ADU. They walked us through every step and provided beautiful options that fit our aesthetic. I would would recommend her and her team 10/10! Thank you JY team!

Unfortunately we had an awful experience with Jaki and cannot recommend her work at all. There were…read morered flags from the beginning but we wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt. Please don't make our mistake. Ultimately, Jaki did not understand our vision and kept pushing her design preferences on us. We had to fully create our own PowerPoint deck with reference photos to get our ideas across room by room; source our own tile (when she claimed the design we wanted didn't exist in the tile we wanted); ordered the wrong quantity of products; among many other issues. Additionally when we chose not to use her preferred contractor, she became even more difficult to work with. She claimed she didn't know how to use IKEA's closet building tool to help us build our master closet, was always running late to our meetings; nor did she know how to use Gmail to schedule said meetings. Due to COVID and vendor supply issues our renovation took much longer than anyone expected. But the most egregious and unprofessional behavior was when she quit the job BEFORE any of the fixtures she ordered were even installed. She literally took our money and ran. We were still in the middle of our renovation and had been project managing the majority of the work ourselves. To reiterate-- we paid Jaki in full for her services but she would not even honor returns or exchanges for products that we DID NOT install (because they didn't end up working in our space and were misrepresented in the renderings). In the end, we had to go directly to the vendor ourselves, who graciously honored the exchange given that we had such a terrible time trying to get that through Jaki. The whole experience has been extremely disappointing and we would not recommend her services.

Rachael Shea Interiors

(7 reviews)

Rachael is very professional and came into my project with a clear vision. She helped me from the…read morebeginning with floor and paint choices to change the entire flavor of the house. We then went on to update much of the furniture, the cabinets, accessories, and back yard patio to make the project into what she dubbed "French Coastal". I love my house! She has a keen eye and was able to incorporate my style into her vision. When all was done (it's never done!) it came together beautifully. Rachael has a quiet confidence that brings results.

Rachael helped design our dream kitchen, dining room and pantry. She provided her expertise and…read morespent countless hours helping us in our decision making. Rachael was professional, creative and attentive to detail. She was always quick to respond and constantly accessible throughout the process. We couldn't be happier with the space she designed and highly recommend her!

1st Stage Property Transformation

(56 reviews)

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.

Winship Staging & Design

(9 reviews)

Katie and her team were creative, professional and helped me get a full price offer on the sale of…read moremy home. Highly recommend!!!

As a home seller I had to convince my husband that staging was worth the investment, but Katie and…read moreher team at Winship has turned him into a believer! Our home looked like a model home when the staging was complete and we received so much buzz in our first weekend of showings we received 11 offers and all above our asking price! I know we would not have gotten these results without this beautiful staging.

Sharon Fox Designs

(22 reviews)

I cannot say enough great things about Sharon Fox! If you are considering hiring a designer for…read moreanything from help with paint colors to a total remodel - HIRE SHARON! Not only is she talented, creative, and full of great ideas, but she has an incredibly warm and joyful personality. I had never worked with a designer before and was somewhat skeptical, but I am sooooo happy I worked with Sharon. She totally understood the look I was going for and turned it all into a beautiful reality. Her rates are super reasonable and she was always very responsive when I needed her or just had a question. I love Sharon and you will too!

After reading many reviews on the internet and interviewing several designers, we chose Sharon to…read moredesign our whole home remodel. We live out of state so we were really focused on selecting a designer who could not just create an incredible design, but would also work with the builder to insure the execution was in line with her vision. We are so happy with all that Sharon has done for our home. Her attention to detail really made the difference. There are several good designers in North County but Sharon just goes the extra mile to insure it's perfect. We love our home. Ron B.

Joli G Interiors & Designs

4.7

(15 reviews)

Third home. Same designer. Zero regrets…read more Michelle has an incredible gift for making a home feel fresh without throwing everything away. She has repurposed virtually all of our existing furniture each time we've moved and mixed in just the right new pieces to create spaces we absolutely love. She sees possibilities that I simply don't, and the end result always feels like us--just better. She's talented, honest, easy to work with, and someone we trust completely. I recommend her without hesitation.

Wow, SO happy beyond words that we had Michelle during our kitchen remodel! She was such a joy to…read morework with from start to finish. She's so sweet, personable, caring, attentive, TALENTED, smart, and more. She really helped us every step of the way and our kitchen would never have turned out so beautiful and functional without her. She helped us achieve our dream! Highly recommend looking no further than Joli G for your project, you will not be disappointed and will be so glad to have her help! She's the best. Thank you Michelle!!

Simply Staging

(66 reviews)

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.

Sicre Designs

(23 reviews)

Genesia was incredible to work with. She was flexible with timing, went above and beyond to…read morepurchase additional items needed for the staging on her own time and at her own expense, and even provided extra staging time when we needed it. The condo looked absolutely beautiful as a result. I have used her in the past, will definitely use her again in the future, and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and dedicated stager.

The folks from Sicre Design are unbelievably awesome! Seriously! I had never hired an interior…read moredesigner before, but Genesia and Maurice, made the process delightful. They were considerate in every way, timely, and given my limited budget, did an incredible job. This pic is from a room in my house that has a room next to the kitchen with a fireplace in it, and I didn't know what to do, but they sure did! I simply cannot recommend them more!

Blythe Interiors

(81 reviews)

I got the opportunity to work with Kate Griffin on an organization job that I needed for my home. I…read morecontacted her one week & she scheduled our appt. for early the following week. Which was such a breath of fresh air in this very active real estate market. Being a Realtor. I know all companies that are associated with real estate are experiencing lots of volume so that was very quick considering the market. To be honest I was in such need of moving this project forward. What a wonderful blessing we got started right away! I had moved into a new home and with the exception of a desk/chair and a bed. I only brought items that fit in a box. Or went in the closet. I initially contacted Blythe so I can get a design to get some furniture etc. but I had boxes all around the parameter of my home and couldn't get to the design until we went through all the boxes and had everything organized and put away. Over the years we can accumulate so many items that are so precious. IE: just to name one category. I had been saving a variety of keep sake items from over the years that were also in cardboard boxes and felt stuck not knowing what to do with them. I didn't know where to start. When Kate arrived she rolled up her sleeves and got to work. We opened every box and went through absolutely everything. She made what looked so overwhelming a breeze. She was able to help me discern what to keep and what to purge. I had a hard time parting ways with items I hadn't used in I can't even remember the last time I had used them. I even had kept boxes from vacuums and other appliances that she kindly pointed out were taking up space that we could use to organize other items in. Apparently, I needed the permission to get rid of it. Which when I did get rid of them. It felt freeing! We sorted through all sorts of items. Anywhere, from a variety of keep sakes (my daughter trophy's, various photos, bday and holiday cards I had collected over the years), office supplies, to electronics (she helped me discern what to keep - and what to recycle - phew - so nice to know you can recycle electronics), kitchen cabinets, cleaning supplies, cleaning appliances in a closet, to paperwork that needed to be shredded and had piled up over time (which I got done), misc. bathroom items, linen closet to labeling. By the time we were done it was after 6pm and we had lot of empty cardboard boxes to recycle. Even though she had been here for 4 hours on a intense and detailed job.... with a mask on... On a hot day. She wanted to ensure she didn't leave any task for that day not completed. She offered to help me break down and take out every last box (I live on the 3rd floor) which we did. Then we scheduled an appt. for the next day so we could get some containers etc. to efficiently organize the items. Bye bye cardboard boxes. What started off as a 3 hour process. Ended up being a 9 hour job over a span of 3 days. I'm so grateful Kate was available 3 days in a row to keep the flow of the process going. I can go on and on. When you don't know where to start it's sure great to have someone who is a professional organizer help you. Kate is experienced, professional, amazing, friendly, funny, jovial and someone you will feel comfortable having in your home.

Jessi was extremely helpful selecting tile, colors, decorative bedding and especially contractors.read more

Handy Craftsman

(235 reviews)

Bill is a true craftsman! I've had a wood gate that has needed rebuilding for the last 8 years…read more Pieces of the wood gate were rotting. Over the years, I've had other handymen pass on the project. I had a handyman who was able to fill the rotted areas with wood filler, sand it, and restain it. I've even had a gate company tell me that they could not save the gate; it would need to be completely replaced. Bill was able to cut out the rotted pieces of wood, replace them, and restain the whole gate (he also repainted the decorative hardware on the door as well). Moreover, he discussed the project with a buddy of his and they determined that the gate was sitting over a muddy part of landscaping which is probably what facilitated the deterioration of the wood. We found some leftover pavers in our storage shed and Bill extended the pavers so the gate would sit over pavers instead of mud. Before he embarked on the wood gate repair, Bill also installed a valance/shade over a window. He made the necessary calculations to ensure that the valance/shade would be centered on the wall and window. He also made sure that the valence was leveled. Bill is honest, meticulous and detail-oriented. If you want someone to treat your project and your home, like it's his own, I would give Bill a call.

Bill is outstanding…read more Bill is absolutely the best for woodworking and detailing custom projects with wood. Bill took time on a Saturday to talk to me about issues I was having a bathroom issue. Even though he does do that work he took 30 minutes to educate me and save big $ with another contractor. Thank you Bill

The Rock Movers

(457 reviews)

Hello Maria and all the Rock Movers. Just wanted to give you a shout-out and say Thank You! Taras…read moreand Yury did an outstanding job today. So fast and efficient, just an awesome experience all the way around. I will definitely recommend you guys to any and all of my friends at moving time. Thank you again for the wonderful service. Best, Tim Mattox

Stop your search and hire The Rock Movers. I'm so glad I found them…read more We've moved many times, including cross-country and back, so we know how important it is to find reliable movers. The entire process was easy from start to finish. Max and his team worked hard and handled everything smoothly. Even though we only had a one-bedroom apartment, the distance from our apartment door to the moving truck was long, and our townhome has two separate entrances on different streets, which made things more complicated. We still have storage units to empty, and I'll definitely be calling them again next week to get that scheduled. Highly recommend.

Unique Flooring

(129 reviews)

We recently visited a few flooring companies in Oceanside to install upgraded new carpet on our 2nd…read morefloor home. Of the three companies visited, we were very impressed with Erica and Tony from Unique Flooring. We felt a great vib with them immediately, and there was no sales pressure at all. We received excellent advice, pricing and the install crew was very professional and efficient. There whole job was finished in 2 days and it looks great! Look no farther for your flooring needs!

Tony and his team were great to work with and I highly recommend them for your flooring needs. Tony…read moreis very communicative and I never had to wonder what was going to happen next. Working with his team was a seamless process on a large project (over 2500 sq ft). I will definitely reach out to Tony for any future flooring projects.

Perfect Fit Shutters & Shades

(293 reviews)

I had plantation shutters and roller shades installed throughout my condo, and the entire…read moreexperience was excellent. What stood out most was how personalized the service was. Rather than pushing the most expensive options, they took the time to understand the unique needs of each room and recommended solutions that would work best for the space while also being cost-conscious. The installation was professional, the quality of the products is outstanding, and everything looks fantastic. They also offer a lifetime warranty and have been great about follow-up and standing behind their work. It's refreshing to work with a company that genuinely prioritizes the customer's needs over making a bigger sale. Highly recommend.

We had our shutters and blinds installed about three years ago when we moved into our newly built…read morehome, and we are still extremely happy with our decision today. We originally contacted this company based on a friend's recommendation, and working with Mike Cooper turned out to be one of the best parts of the entire process. Choosing colors, materials, and designs was honestly overwhelming at first, especially since we had not even moved into the house yet, which made it much harder to visualize everything. Mike was incredibly patient and calm throughout the process. He walked us through every option, helped us imagine how everything would look in a brand new space, and provided thoughtful guidance that made a huge difference in our final decisions. Thanks to his help, we chose designs that still look great and feel perfect for our home even three years later. The pricing was very competitive for the brand he recommended, especially compared to other installers for the same brand that I consulted at the time. Mike also explained that the brand came with a lifetime warranty, and I really appreciated that this was not just a sales pitch. Last summer, when one of the blinds suddenly stopped working, they promptly came out and replaced it at no cost, exactly as promised. We use these shutters and blinds every single day and remain just as satisfied as when they were first installed. Excellent quality, outstanding service, and a company that truly stands behind its word. Highly recommended.

J&W Lumber