After working with Elliott Build on a larger residential addition project, we also have had…read moreoccasion to work with them on a few smaller projects. And again, we continue to recommend them unreservedly. We really love working with the team. One thing that really stands out is how they've been able to accommodate our schedule/asks; for example, we have worked with them to schedule two projects while we were out of the house on vacations to avoid disruption (which has made this effortless). Many thanks to Kirsten, Kris, Cam, Marco and team!

We recently completed a full bathroom remodel with Elliott Build, and we were extremely happy with…read moreboth the process and the outcome. The entire team (Kirsten, Kris, Cam, Miguel, Sal, Fernando and others) were professional, communicative, and delivered uniformly high quality work, on time and on budget. They showed up when they said they would, never left us hanging, and followed through on all the open items. They went to great lengths to keep the rest of our house free of dust and debris as much as possible. While we started with an agreed upon design plan, they offered some good suggestions and helpful modifications along the way. I'll note that we had gotten several bids before the project began, and their bid was the most expensive. But they had the best trusted references, and they exuded a competence that impressed us, with no high pressure sales pitch. We have not regretted our decision for a moment and would recommend them without reservation.

Yvonne and crew built us a beautiful deck this past summer! We had a rough idea of what we wanted,…read moreand met with Yvonne couple of times to discuss more details before the contract and plans were drafted. Some adjustments were needed half way through the project regarding the transition from higher ground to the deck in the lower ground due to the terrain but Yvonne brought good ideas for how things could be adjusted while trying to keep the cost close to our budget. We are very pleased with the high quality of craftsmanship. In the future when we want to improve other parts of our backyard, we will definitely consider her and crew again!

They came out for an estimate and said they would send it in a few days. Nothing received. I…read morecontacted them after one week passed since I hadn't received a quote. No response. I contacted them a 2nd time and STILL no response. SMH. This company was referred to me by a family member who was a previous client. Plus I wanted to support a woman owned business. Very unfortunate since I would need additional remodeling of my property very soon. They sorely missed out on significant business.

We have hired Tawmie, the owner of All About the Finish for a number of projects over the years and…read moreshe has never failed to amaze us. She created a fantastic pull-out pantry for us on the top half of a very deep closet and pull-out drawers on the bottom. She helped us visualize how to modestly remodel our kitchen by turning a wall that had previously had an oven wall into a counter extension with cabinets on top and drawers underneath (the drawers were refurbished from the drawers under the stovetop which we replaced with a full oven/stove. Later we rehired her for a hall closet remake that has pull out drawers and a place for a broom and mop. After that, we hired her to turn our perpetually broken sliding bedroom closet doors into accordion-style doors. She used the original doors. Most recently we've hired her to create a corner table in our living room to hold a sculpture. She just finished that today, and we love it. Next week, she's installing two benches she constructed on either side of a beautiful cabinet made by my father-in-law many decades ago which we just inherited. Tawmie will take the time to listen to what we want, help us brainstorm and visualize what the outcome will be, and then make something that exceeds our expectations. We highly recommend her.

For a business that is named 'All about the FINISH' ... well Tawmie never finished the job we had…read moreoriginally agreed on. Maybe it's because she's too busy now with all her new business from the 'yelp phenomenon' and the 8 week wait, so she can't be bothered with finishing a small job with clients she didn't get along with. We, too were impressed with the yelp reviews here and contracted her to do some detail work on our kitchen remodel late last year. We were on a really tight timeline (baby #2 arrival was imminent) and the holidays were coming up. Tawmie was initially very flexible and accommodating, and suggested that although she wouldn't be able to personally do the work right away, she knew someone who could at least get the first part of the job done (we were waiting on some additional trim and it was understood from the beginning that part of the job would be completed in December, and the rest completed in the new year). We agreed. After the subcontractor started work, we expressed to Tawmie that we felt his work was not as good as we had hoped. Now, let me be clear. At this point the job was (and still is) not complete. We made our judgment based on unfinished work. Tawmie made a point of saying this, and I agree. However, instead of simply stopping there and reassuring us the work, on completion, would be much improved, Tawmie's attitude became very defensive and confrontational. For example. There is a really tricky area around our window casing that is just plain awkward. We discussed a lot of different options, and finally I agreed to one. We ended up not liking the way it looked, and requested that it be re-done a different way. Instead of taking it in stride and simply agreeing to re-work the area, (which, IMO is a non-issue as we were paying by the hour) we got into a back and forth regarding the fact that I had approved the work to be done the way it had been completed. I wasn't arguing that at all. I just changed my mind when I saw the end result, wanted to have it re-done, and apparently that was an issue. (I can't possibly be the first person to want work redone because I changed my mind??) Finally, we agreed to pay Tawmie for most of the work that had already been completed, and would pay the balance on completion of the job in January after the extra trim arrived etc... When we contacted Tawmie in January, she responded that she would not come back and do any more work on the job until she received payment for the full balance for the work that had already been done. This was NOT what we had agreed on in December. And, of the many contractors I have worked with over the years, I have never paid them until a job was fully completed. We have tried to contact Tawmie by phone multiple times to follow up regarding this, but as it stands right now, she has not responded to our calls, and our kitchen trim is still not finished. It is Tawmie's attitude in response to our concerns that clearly sent our relationship southward, and has me here writing a two star review, which frankly, is not a fun thing for me to do. I would much rather be writing a glowing review. I acknowledge that communication could have been improved on both ends, but at the end of the day, managing clients (us) and the work being farmed out (subcontractor) is part of growing a business. As far I can see Tawmie's craftsmanship is excellent, but her customer service needs a bit of... finish.

Embarking on a kitchen remodel is no small feat, but with the right company, it can be an easy and…read moreenjoyable experience. That is how I felt about working with Cucina Kitchen Design--I was a little sad when it ended because I enjoyed working with Lisa and her team so much! From the initial consultation to the final steps, the process was handled professionally and with a level of engagement that made me feel like I would ultimately have the kitchen I wanted. From demolition to re-construction, there was consistency in working through the remodel with an outstanding quality of workmanship. The precision and care taken during the build were unparalleled - from the placement of hardware, and lighting installation, to the alignment of tiles, all meticulously executed. Something that I highly valued after going through other remodel work, was never any time that I had to wonder where the team was and when the work was going to continue. There was someone there every day, some work was done on a weekend. The entire project was 8 weeks. Lisa, with her experience as a professional chef, guided me through cabinet layout, and product choices which I might not have thought to consider. Her expertise gave me a new kitchen that has transformed my space, is beautiful, amazingly functional and makes me smile every time I enter it.

Phenomenal experience from start to finish. I have a 1920s craftsman house in Oakland and the…read morekitchen was extremely dated. Lisa came up with a beautiful design and was incredibly communicative, professional, helpful & dedicated to the project throughout the entire process. I know what I like when I see it, but I am a terrible designer and don't really know where to begin with this type of thing. Lisa was so helpful & patient with me and came up with the perfect amount of options for every finish/material and provided guidance that resulted in a GORGEOUS kitchen. We knocked down two walls, opened up space into the dining room, brought down everything to the studs and did a full on remodel -- new floors, windows, appliances, cabinets, tile, etc. It is unrecognizable and every detail came together perfectly. Her entire team at Cucina is super helpful and their process is dialed. Importantly, she connected me with her amazing contractor, Ibrahim who did 100% of the construction himself. Ibrahim was outstanding and flawlessly executed the plan, and was a pleasure to have in our home. Lisa quoted me 10-12 week duration and the entire project from demo to final inspection was 9.5 weeks. Incredible. I would enthusiastically recommend Lisa and her team to do any kitchen or bathroom project. I will be working with them again on any and all future projects I have. THANK YOU!

We engaged Kate Mikhailov Studios to design and furnish the communal spaces (kitchen, dining,…read moreentry, and living room) of our home in the East Bay hills. The scope included cabinetry design, color palette, furniture/upholstery selection, lighting, and window treatments. Kate was involved hands-on for the duration of the project, from concept to completion. She spent the time up front to learn about our family's needs, goals, and priorities, as well as our aesthetic preferences. As a result there was very little back and forth during procurement, which made it easy to integrate with our general contractor's schedule. Kate used her experience as a visual artist to create a functional space that connects to the home's setting across changes in the weather and the seasons. It's somehow cozy in the fog and expansive when the sky is clear. Interesting elements of the view find their way inside through shape and texture. We were lucky to have Kate working for us!

We had a great experience end to end with Miu and Jay. She replied quickly to my request and I knew…read morefrom our phone consultation that it would be a strong partnership. She asked a lot of questions that showed her engagement and interest. We had a general sense of what we wanted for our kitchen remodel and Miu guided us with some ideas and suggestions to polish our vision. Throughout the process they were highly communicative, organized, and regularly dropped in to provide direction to the project team and ask us questions. Each day the project team would clean everything up and vacuum the outdoor area so that our child was protected from construction debris. Being licensed contractors, everything was built to code, which was important for a complete tear down remodel for the kitchen. Their price was about 20-30% lower than the other contractors who came to see the project and the timeline was 2-4 weeks faster. The crazy part is the project was delivered exactly on budget and even a bit earlier than estimated. We love the new kitchen and feel like we bought a new house. It's the best investment we've made to our living space. Thank you so much Bay Modern Build!

Working with Bay Modern Build has been fantastic; they were great at communicating throughout the…read morewhole process, they were very conscious of our budget, and their workmanship exceeded our expectations. We hired them to help us design and remodel our kitchen and second-story porch in our 1914 Oakland triplex. They were great at taking our initial ideas and putting together a clear plan to bring them to life, and they were very willing to fabricate a few custom elements that other firms were spoke with were unwilling to consider. They navigated the byzantine city permitting process with expertise, and once the project was underway, the crew always showed up on time, worked hard all day, and left the job site clean at the end of the workday. When the inevitable hiccups arose, we were so thrilled with the way that Jay and Miu navigated the pitfalls and pivoted to solutions. They were both very communicative about change orders and additional costs. And in the end they finished the project early and on budget! We could not be more thrilled with the results, and would not hesitate to work with Bay Modern Build again and recommend them to anyone considering a major remodel. Thank you Miu, Jay and crew!

When we decided to remodel our tiny San Francisco bathroom into a walk-in curbless shower, we met…read morewith five highly rated contractors. Only one stood out from the rest. ProModeling earned our business through their strong reputation and high ratings -- but what truly won us over was the trust we built through personal, intelligent interactions with their team: project manager Alexandra Asaftei, designer Andrea Estalayo, and construction foreman Christian Mendoza. Anyone who has worked with contractors knows the anxiety of wondering whether things will be done right and on time. From our very first conversations, that anxiety was gone. Alexandra was friendly, organized, and thorough in explaining their entire process. Andrea used visualization technology to help us explore different textures, colors, and finishes, making it easy to imagine what our small space could become. Once we felt confident in the design, we gave the green light -- and the project moved forward without a hitch. From demolition to completion, the team was skilled, efficient, and professional. Christian went above and beyond to ensure everything met our satisfaction, and his attention to detail helped the project sail smoothly through the permitting process. Every aspect of the remodel -- electrical, plumbing, waterproofing, and tiling -- was handled expertly and on schedule. We couldn't be happier with the result or the experience.

Amazing service! We had to get our kitchen remodelled and we chose Promodelling who was super…read morehelpful! We used their design process with Andrea's design, which gave us a great idea of what we wanted for our project. They sent their guys over super quick and gave us a great price! Super reliable and honest company to work with!! Recommended 100%!!!!

This review is way overdue. We had never used an interior designer before so this was a new…read moreprocess for us. We have a living room with the 20 foot ceiling that opens up to a loft on the 2nd floor. The issue over the years was entertaining as the noise between the loft and living room was fighting each other. In our mind we needed an interior designer and a project manager as our initial thoughts was to build up a wall to separate the two areas, but the intent of the open space in the original design was to allow flow between the two rooms. So we had the idea to build up the wall to separate the space and add a shutter system to allow the space to open for the original intent. In working with Judy she assumed the role of interior designer and project manager as we expected to have a contractor involved in build up the wall to separate the space. We wanted an interior designer to also be involve in how the wall was to be designed as we had dual purpose for this, separate the rooms for noise but yet allow access if needed or required. She takes the time to understand tastes of me and my wife individually. She also provides CAD (computer animated design) previews of her ideas. As the project expanded she accommodated our changes as we included a home theater expansion in our plans. We asked that our living room not look like a home media center and she came up with extremely tasteful ideas that worked for us. We love the space that she has created and it's been a blessing. As a project manager she took away the stress of dealing with the contractors and as an interior designer worked with us to achieve a look and feel that worked both with me and my wife. Will use her again in a New York minute.

Judy is patience and professional. She takes the time to evaluate her client's needs. A soft-spoken…read moredemeanor with a whole lot of talent. We have a challenging space and she dove right into it to create a finished product taking the necessary time and implementing our goals. It was important to me that a conversation could flow between us and exchanging ideas was easy. I highly recommend Judy Olson Interiors.