Collaborating with Hanna and her team has been an absolute dream. I first came across their work…read morefeaturing a La Cañada home on instagram and immediately fell in love with the design. When we purchased our own home, we wanted our living room and kitchen spaces to be warm, inviting, and unique to our personality. Hanna's team really took the time to understand us and delivered. What truly impressed me about Hanna's team was their commitment to sustainability, sourcing one-of-a-kind, eco-friendly pieces that brought our vision to life. Thank you Hanna and team!

I bought a large condo in Hollywood earlier this year and needed a lot of help with the interiors…read moreand furnishings. Was a pretty big open empty floor plan. Saw Hanna's work online and liked the clean aesthetics, talked to Jeff, super nice and helpful guy, then worked with the design team after for a few months to furnish the whole place and change out the bathroom faucets and light fixtures. Some things were delayed in the process, living room couch took a while since it was custom made. Overall, really enjoyed working with Hanna and her team, my bachelor pad looks great. Thanks guys!

Incredible staging. The place looked so much different than when it had been bare. Great service…read moreand design.

Even though this is 3 years overdue, Rhiannon helped my husband and with the interior design of our…read moreliving room and dining room. She had us do a style quiz so that we could come up with a design style that we both would like. We ended up with Japandi for what we liked. She was able to send us a guide for objects to buy and where to place them all virtually! Our house looks great because of Rhiannon, and she was so easy to work with. Highly recommend her if she goes back to doing interior design, I know right now she's focusing on house staging.

Tomago Pork Floss - bread and eggs were so pillowy and the salty pork floss complemented it well…read more Felt full until dinner after downing that. Ube Dirty Latte - Great color and texture but taste was mostly coffee. Would've liked a stronger ube flavor infused throughout.

I'm not coming again. The taste and quality of the cake have completely changed…read more I used to feel happy coming here often. Now I feel bad. It's hardened. It seems like it's been left overnight?

We had a great experience with Nathalie Interior Motives. Our home had been on the market for some…read moretime with very little activity, but once they staged it, everything changed. The property sold shortly after. Their team was punctual, easy to work with, and delivered a clean, modern design that truly elevated the space. I would absolutely work with them again.

Working with Interior motives was the best experience. They are professional, punctual and really…read morebring the vision to life. The entire process was seamless and easy and I would use their services again. If you are someone who is looking for staging look no future and call them.

If you like clean modern look for your spaces at a reasonable price then Jonathan is your guy! We…read morerecently had Jonathan help us with concept design of a restaurant remodel and we absolutely love all the cost effective creative ideas he brought to the table. He's on top of things and always give us updates to keep us in the loop. He's quick to respond and we appreciate his help coordinate issues with city officials and contractors during the design process which saved us a lot of headaches! We would highly recommend JW design and refer Jonathan to all my friends if they have interior remodeling needs!

I knew Jonathan when we were both at USC for graduate school. After that, we went to pursue our own…read moreprofessional careers in the different disciplines of building design. As a structural engineer, I have worked with lots of architect designers, Jonathan definitely is one of the top designers for his creative mind, attention to detail, communicative and controlled process, and excellent aesthetic taste. After he founded his own business Jonathan Wang Design, I was lucky to work with him as a structural consultant from 2019. It's a great pleasure to work with him because I like to take challenges for his creative design, great project management process. Even though sometimes his extraordinary ideas cost lots of time of engineering to make it happen. His custom-oriented approach and exceptional understanding of beauty have always been not comprised. I look forward to continuing work with Jonathan to build more timeless masterpiece projects!

Lisa is a wonderfully experienced and expert designer whose creative input, aesthetic vision and…read moreprofessional contacts were instrumental for the success of our home remodeling project. We consulted Lisa once we had already embarked on the project although I wish we had done it sooner. From the beginning, Lisa made us feel welcome and comfortable even though this was not a million dollar project. We appreciated her positive attitude and generous spirit. She provided key input on layout, design and materials as well as expert vendor recommendations for window treatments, closet solutions, lighting, tiles, fixtures, wall coverings, furniture and decor. Her rates were fair and she was always mindful of our budget and time constraints when recommending ideas and solutions. Lisa took time to understand our aesthetic preferences. She worked tirelessly to make sure that the contractor/ vendors delivered high quality results and on time. When we had a small issue with the closet vendor, she immediately escalated it and made sure that the work was completed to our satisfaction. Her thoughtful recommendations and painstaking attention to detail were critical in delivering results which are beautiful, functional, and harmonize well with the rest of the house. Special kudos to her for the kids bedroom, bathroom and powder room- they are stunning thanks to her vision and selection of paint colors, wallpaper and / materials. Finally, we had a lot of fun working with Lisa. Her high energy, enthusiasm and sense of humor took a lot of the stress out of remodeling and made us feel good throughout the process. We really appreciated the opportunity to work with Lisa and hope we get to collaborate again with her in the future

I was introduced to Lisa Merkle Design through an old and trusted business associate. After many…read moreyears of working with interior designers and contractors directly- I can say without a doubt that Lisa Merkle provided me with the most satisfying experience- Incredible Seamless and elevated, beautiful results and budget spent wisely with increased property value. Also, she watched for details and was able to get prices and secure resources I could never accomplish on my own. Lisa is an extremely talented designer with so many incredibly valuable industry connections to assist with whatever we needed, and assist with any glitches that might arise. She worked with me directly, and really listened to me and helped me develop ideas and vision. I am beyond thrilled with the project in my West Hollywood home. Her relaxed and friendly demeanor as well as her sense of style, made her seem like someone I would enjoy working with. I am absolutely in LOVE with everything. Her imagination, creativity and attention to detail was a very big help. She is professional, resourceful, trustworthy, and easy to work with. Her customer service and record keeping skills are first-rate. Also, she always had an eye on the contractor and workmanship details. I never would have known to watch for these things. Everything came in on time, on budget, and exceeded my expectations. The painters and assorted trades and workers she recommended were timely, considerate, and professional. The quality of all the design and construction work is excellent, and we saved on budget with beautiful results. I absolutely could not be more thrilled.

Dwell is synonymous with quality, dedication, and client satisfaction. I have no hesitation highly…read morerecommending. Before contracting with Dwell for a full home, down-to-the-studs reno of a 50-yr old Pasadena home, I'd fired two general contractors: The first was a luxury, longstanding (30 yr) Pasadena firm that was simply too doctrinaire, languid, and non-responsive in their approach; the second was the opposite: too green, easily overwhelmed, and quickly passive aggressive and combative in communications to the point I was uneasy handing over the keys to demo and reno my home. I reset, cast a wide net for new prospects and interviewed 11 firms, all while recognizing that perhaps my expectations were too high and I was part of the problem. Gio confidently asserted that I *should* have high expectations, as it was my home that I was renovating. Fast forward, and the end product is phenomenal, surpassing my expectations without a single regret. A few notes: 1. Client dedication: Dwell and its full team (Gio, my phenomenal project manager Michael, Santiago, and the office team) all never gave a doubt that their focus is on doing the job right; i.e. in a manner that the client and the Dwell team would both share pride in. I'd be remiss if I didn't say Gio and Michael demonstrated a strong ability and interest in understanding the client's vision and truly wanting to bring it to fruition (far beyond simply delivering a product and moving onto the next project, as you risk coming across among other GCs). 2. Productive subs: Dwell knows its subcontractors well and they are each true craftsmen. Each was professional and courteous, regularly going beyond my expectations before I'd even seen their work product for the first time (e.g., more electrical outlets than I'd imagined from electrical sub, the kindest gentleman focused on getting the cabinetry and wood finishes "just right," a foundation and framing sub with steady-handed focus and easy client rapport...). Routinely, Dwell got quick responsiveness from subs, including when I'd mistakenly given the wrong delivery date for pricey patio doors (long story short: I realized my error at 6:30pm the night before and Michael and team very serenely hustled and were able to get their installers onsite the next morning to receive and install $20k patio doors; done with professional realism that it wasn't guaranteed yet effort to ensure the safety and secure install). 3. Realistic, predictable pricing: Gio tries to price projects right from the outset to do the job well. Plenty of contractors will lowball with a likely intent to add endless change orders or limit what is delivered. Dwell, in my experience, priced the project to do it well from the start and minimize any surprises or impediments that would limit them from doing the job they believe you actually want, regardless of what other contractors may tell you. 4. Respectful: There was not a single moment of tension or confusion. Michael, Gio, and team communicated incredibly effectively, even when your day job limits attentiveness or creates time demands. They more than understand and give advance heads up of items coming up for you to weigh in on, or suggestions to make the project go smoothly if you're time-constrained. 5. Humor: I'd moved from New York and was blunt at the outset that I didn't need to be best friends with a contractor, but I do expect basic courteousness and professionalism; they easily brushed past my concerns and regularly had me laughing. Doing a full home reno takes up a lot of mental space even when it goes well; to not be stressed but actually laughing through it is priceless. [As a post-script, I should mention that the reno was completed and I moved back into the place 2 weeks prior to the January 2025 Eaton Fire that ravaged Altadena and came within 4 blocks to my place before miraculously dissipating, sparing my block and the house. The care and concern that Gio, Michael, and team demonstrated despite the project having already been completed far exceeded what I could've imagined. This is a team that cares.] Big cheers to Dwell--Gio, Michael, and team: they have built a unique team culture in a tough business where it is easy for clients to be trepidatious and cautious. Run, don't walk, to do a project with Dwell.

First meeting with the owner, Gio, felt very comfortable. There was no pressure , no big sales…read moretalk, just a normal conversation about the project and what would actually make sense. He gave us a lot of ideas that showed he's been doing this a long time, and it honestly made it easier to trust the whole process from the start. After that, spent time at the office going over everything in detail. The full walk through helped a lot because nothing felt vague or rushed. It was clear how the design would turn into real work, step by step. Questions were answered as they came up, and things were explained in a way that actually made sense. Once things got going, communication stayed solid. Gili and Michael were both easy to reach and stayed involved the whole time. Updates came regularly, and if something needed to change or be adjusted, it was talked through without any attitude or stress. The office team was also really helpful and kept everything moving smoothly in the background. Overall, the whole experience felt organized but still very human. Things weren't perfect every single day, but that's normal with a project like this. What mattered was that people followed through, kept communication open, and delivered what was promised. End result came out great and matched what was discussed from the beginning.

Before we renovated our guest bathroom, my husband and I had an hour consultation with Lisa. Oh…read moreboy, this hour was well spent! Lisa provided us valuable suggestions including selection of titles, space planning, and position of wall mirrors. High recommended!

Lisa is amazing to work with. She gets it done in a timely manner and responds immediately…read more Construction can be stressful, but she helped every step of the way to keep things moving and communicate between all the different vendors. She is worth every penny, and I plan on using her again for our next project. She has an amazing eye for design and listens. The finished project is more beautiful than I could have imagined!

I've been using this company service for both of myself and my parents house, they provide…read moreexcellant design as well as the construction service within my budget and a very professional price. They have a really nice and professional crew! Their project manager Kaynee is nice and thoughtful, he always think on the client's view and their design director Dan has been done so many million house project so she can understand and handle all of the ideas and concerns that client has. Great team! RECOMMEND!!!

They provide excellant design as well as the construction service within my budget and a very…read moreprofessional price. They have a really nice and professional crew! RECOMMEND!

I really appreciate the time my designer, Genesse spent with me to create a more functional reach…read morein closet. I originally visited the show room without an appointment. I left my contact information to discuss my goals and ideas before officially scheduling an in home consultation. My designer emailed me the following day, and her communication has been great throughout the entire process. We signed our contract March 23rd. Our project was completed April 12th. We were given an estimates lead time to complete the project, and California Closet beat their own timeline by a month! I appreciate that their installation coordinator gave me a call to offer an earlier appointment time. This definitely sped the time frame up. This closet upgrade definitely is definitely money well spent! Quality and communication have been great! Thank you Genesse and the California Closet team!

I could not recommend them more! (I don't normally write reviews, but they deserve all the business…read morethey can get!) I worked with Julie to design the perfect closets for the space I was working with. I learned that having a designer is invaluable because she knew exactly how to maximize the use of the space. Cesar, Jesse, and Kevin were very professional and courteous. They did a great job installing everything and were very careful, even putting down tarps to protect the floors. I'm very happy with the work done and look forward to using all the new space I have! The cost was a little high, but they did way better than I could ever do. (There's NO comparison to IKEA, this is entirely another level of quality.) The fit and finish was very detailed and professional looking. You get what you pay for! P.S. Quick tip: always remove the Geo tagging information from photos that you share publicly