David is an exceptionally talented designer and space planner who collaborates well with his…read moreclients. He has a long background as an architect, an eye for urban landscape design, and happens to be a wonderful painter as well.

David was the interior designer for our new medical office which is featured on his website. David…read moreis very creative, dedicated and practical. He's easy to work with and flexed his schedule around the demands of my medical practice. He caught and corrected several errors in the original design plans and came up with excellent solutions. We have received many positive comments from our patients on how beautiful the office is and the staff love it. I would highly recommend David if you are looking for a talented designer with hands on experience who knows how to get the job done.

I hired Kevin Short and Tiny Monster based on a friend's recommendation to help fix up a Victorian…read morein Bernal Heights. Leafing through his modern portfolio left me a bit embarrassed by the mundanity of my job; to his credit, he's never made me feel second class, though surely battling the framing scars of a 70s porch enclosure isn't the interplay-of-light-and-shadow bringing-the-outdoors-inside sort of stuff they like to go on about in Architecture Digest. Kevin is technically savvy and suggested starting with an scan of the interior as a way of quickly getting accurate drawings of the status quo. His own drawings are clean and fast and well-labeled and done when he said they'd be done. If he doesn't have an answer to a question, he tells you when he will and follows through. He's at ease dealing with tradespeople and can explain obscure building code details or calm down overwhelmed owners. But his real superpower is his likability. People just like to make Kevin happy, and we are all fortunate that he's not chosen a life of crime but instead simply seeks a mere over-the-counter approval for this humble building permit. Kevin is still a relatively young architect. He has plenty of experience with residential and commercial remodels, but you're not yet paying for the name recognition and the imposing gilded statuary of downtown tiny monster HQ. So even if I had a range of equally professional, reliable, smart, San-Francisco-permit-whisperers at my disposal, hiring Kevin Short was surprisingly cheap and completely worth it.

In the middle of a large construction project, we decided that we should also update our bathroom…read more Probably needless to say, but starting a bathroom remodel from the design phase when contractors were already in the house was far from ideal, and required a quick turnaround from everyone involved to ensure that the project wouldn't drag on for months. Despite the circumstances, Kevin hit the ground running, and we started construction within weeks. Kevin's work is meticulous and detailed. He provided high-fidelity 3D renders at each iteration in the design, allowing us to easily visualize the project, and hone in on exactly the style that we wanted. He answered emails and phone calls promptly and patiently, helped us with seemingly endless decisions about fixtures, tiles, etc., and shepherded the project at every step to ensure that it would be a success, including facilitating meetings of everyone involved to ensure that no details slipped through the cracks. In addition to his work on the bathroom, Kevin jumped in to help with a bunch of other details that we needed help with in the course of the larger construction project. He designed a new set of built-in shelves, created precise drawings of moldings from our upstairs neighbor's unit after having accidentally thrown away the samples from our unit, and provided expert advice about replacing the exterior stairs on our building. In short, he was always there to help us with whatever we needed. Today, the bathroom is a daily reminder of Kevin's attention to detail. We are very happy that we chose to work with him, and recommend his services without reservation.

How do we begin to express our gratitude for how much you have changed, motivated and inspired our…read morelives in one afternoon....we are in complete and utter awe of how you began such a dramatic transformation simply with what we already owned and then walked us through fabulous options with in our budget for the next steps we can take to continue to turn our house into our home. It was fabulous to see you in your element, with the wheels turning, the ideas flowing and making serious and inspiring changes! I loved it when you kicked off your shoes, starting hanging pictures, moving furniture and re-designing. If you have ever thought about giving your space a make-over please don't think any longer, don't look any further...Chris is truly doing what he is meant todo and he will change your life, one room at a time THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!

I worked with Chris and CME team on a complete remodel of a beautifully situated house in the Marin…read moreCounty. I can only described our collaborative experience as the "Ideal Design Team" - architecture, interior design and structural engineering. Chris is a talented designer, attentive to clients needs, and resourceful in realization of his work. It was a real pleasure working with Chris and I look forward to more projects together.

Danny is a consummate professional in every way. He helped us navigate the sometimes bleak SF…read morerenovation landscape with integrity and precision. Danny was extremely thorough and detail-oriented, keeping us focused but also positive. He helped us map out the scope of work we wanted to pursue with contractors, keeping in mind both practical elements like where the light switches should be, and higher level issues such as what would increase value for resale. He took detailed notes after every discussion, dutifully tracking our oft-changing minds as to what we wanted to do. I wish everyone I encountered was so professional!! I can't recommend Danny enough.

I had the pleasure of working with Dan when I decided to make the move from bustling SF to the…read moresuburbs of Westlake. Dan was instrumental in integrating all the stuff I already had with the stuff I needed to make the new house MY home. And there was a lot: new tile for the downstairs bathroom, family room, and entryway; new window treatments for the entire house; new bedroom furniture for the master suite; new furniture and area rug for the family room; a new built-in cabinet next to the fireplace; et cetera. The best part of working with Dan is that he knew all the best places for getting high-quality furnishings that made the house look sophisticated and inviting without breaking the bank. For instance, he took me to Home Depot (!) and guided me through their selection of window treatments; the ones we chose look sensational in the living room and dining room. The bedroom curtains came from Bed, Bath and Beyond. (Dan even gave me his BB&B coupons so that I could get a better deal.) I could make a list of all the helpful ways Dan made the process easier, but the upshot is that if you and Dan agree there's something that you need, he will find something great for you at the best possible price. Now, of course, if there are considerations for you other than price, Dan is more than able to accommodate that direction. For instance, I prefer "made in America" wherever possible, and so for our furniture needs we went to Room and Board and found pieces that were perfect for me. The long and short of it is that Dan is a skillful designer who knows when to listen and when to gently steer you away from an unfortunate design decision. I'd gladly work with him again, and I thank him for all his assistance in making my new home handsome, comfortable and easy to live in.

Not happy with the lighting. He had his own way to set up the switches and poo poohed my choices…read morewhich I would have vastly preferred.

This was a big waste of money and time and it's still on going because I have to sue him. I didn't…read moreget what I wanted and I got a charged a lot. MMD has disrespected me and my hard earned money and now I have filed a complaint in superior court for the balance due on my account. I hired this man because I thought he was experienced. I'm a very busy physician and I didn't have time to look for samples for flooring, fabrics and window treatments. All easy projects. He didn't really listen to the style I was going for and brought me all kinds of fabrics, colors and samples I didn't like. For example, I got charged for a 4 hour phone call to FRANCE to order fabric for pillow covers! They were ridiculously expensive and not at all what I wanted. He hardly gave me any options and charged me for a ridiculous amount of time. He should have given me a proposal and should have given it to me in WRITING. He should have told me in the proposal he would charge me 10 hours of his time AND his assistants time to get pillows! In addition I got redundant charges for when his assistants would come along or if they helped him pick some fabrics out or when they talked about what they were going to show me. When we discussed a project he would come one day to talk about = charge, one day to measure = another charge, look into options = another charge, he would talk to me about the options = another charge, he would bring by samples = another charge. If is assistants helped him with anything or came along add the additional charges. And this was the inefficiency that went into everything. Just framing and hanging ordinary pictures cost me 5k. He was very inefficient and this way he did his best to squeeze the most money out for doing very little. PLEASE never give him a deposit if you want to see your money again. Needless to say, I terminated his services. Now he owes me a return on my deposit because he deposited the check the next day, even before any work was done. I even agreed to pay him for the time he took to show me all the stuff I didn't like and was too costly. He still owes me a few thousand dollars after I have terminated is work for over a YEAR NOW. Now he WONT RETURN MY CALLS, EMAILS or My MONEY. He does a great job of sending you his bills and depositing your money then next day. He sends bills on the finest, embossed paper. You are paying for that paper and when the time comes, he will not give you your money back that he owes you, so be very careful with him!!! I have filed a complaint with ASCID in Washington DC. Now I have to go to court to get him to pay my deposit. I have filed in superior court of SF and just got a judgement in my favor. Please don't patronize this designer. Call GREEN COUGH INSTEAD! Now I have to prepare for my court date and further waste more of my time and money. I think he has serious financial problems. His professional practices are so bad as you can see by the other reviews. There is very little regulation of this industry. HIRE GREEN COUCH DESIGN they are the best group of designers. They are fresh, cool, modern and classic, and the style is exactly what I wanted. I got my entire project done in half the time Michael took to do one part and I got even more than I wanted with them. I got all new furniture, great pillows, flooring, windows, bedding -- all in my budget. They gave me a wonderful binder with a proposal that was given to me before any deposit. They never even cashed my deposit until the project was over. I told them how much I was willing to spend and they told me exactly how much the entire project would cost before we even started and THEY DELIVERED. The place look amazing. My friends and family rave about how beautiful it looks and I can't stop enjoying what they have done. I can't say enough good things about the work they did. It was exactly the style I wanted, with great quality pieces, and the most organized business. I LOVE them. Please don't hire MMD unless you like to burn your cash.

All of Michael's bedroom furniture choices for me arrived and are absolutely stunning…read more The colors are lovely neutrals with a splash of mylar gold and a sumptuous head board print of gingko leaves. He is truly a master at his profession.

Michael, Michael, Michael. Can't live with him, can't live without him. (In a good way!)…read more I met Michael through a mutual client whose house he decorated and I absolutely fell in love with his aesthetic. Modern, yet cozy... elegant, yet hip... but ultimately immaculate. Fast forward a year later, I look to opening my new nail salon in Jack London Square, called Rock & Polish. (Yes, shameless plug!) I knew what I wanted, but didn't know how to achieve it. I knew I loved organic items, wood, polished cement, I loved the masculine design yet with the perfect feminine touches. Michael was kind enough to spend the time with me really understanding my taste, my vision, my wants, & my desires of how I wanted the salon to look. I wanted it too look like no other nail salon anyone had seen before. He took my hand and guided me through the process. Picking out wallpapers, paint colors, artwork, furniture. I will say, sometimes you've got to just blindly trust him. As a self-confessed control freak, it was hard, but I'm so SO glad that I did. Michael's eye for details and perfection and absolutely exquisite taste makes you feel like a million bucks. He stayed within my color palette and understood working with a budget, but he made it happen. There were moments in the process where I'm pretty sure I had an ulcer from worry and relinquishing control of my project, but the moment it all came together, I knew it was perfect. I couldn't have asked for more. Thank you Michael Friedes, along with your team, Halley, Anna, Ann, & anyone else I may have missed. xoxo Hire MFDA, you'll be so happy you did.

BAD Studio offers excellent service within your timeline! They provide architectural and design…read moreservices that are contemporary. I love how they transformed my bathroom. It feels like a 5 star hotel every time that I use it! I will be reaching out to them for an ADU that I want to add to my house!

Josh from BAD Studio helped us with an outdoor office project for our house in Pinole. Our land is…read morebig but our house is small, and our backyard has a steep hill that's mostly non-functional. We wanted to do something to utilize the space--thus, an office! We talked with people about the idea before, and many thought of it as just a box on a hill--but Josh could see that it was more than that. He could see we wanted it to fit our existing house's style, blend in with the hill and trees, and fit our lived-in but modern esthetic. My wife and I chose Josh because we liked his design style (having seen his projects on Instagram and his website), his philosophy, and his personality. He listened to our wishes and was able to translate them into designs that fit both our desires and budget. My wife and I can have a hard time with descriptions and explaining our ideas, but Josh was able to understand what we were saying. He was also helped us to think beyond our original idea and to help include additional design features that we hadn't even thought of but loved! Josh guided us through the schematics, engineering, and helped us apply for permits through our city. He has also referred contractors whom he regularly works with that are good folks too! I'd recommend Josh and BAD Studio to anyone looking to do a project where they can make it the the best yet most realistic project it can be; to have someone understand what you mean and translate it into something tangible. Thanks Josh!

I can't say enough good things about John. He speaks in a manner that is easy to understand for…read morethose of us not savvy with the "architectural lingo". He has patience and takes the time to explain complicated issues. He goes above and beyond even the smallest request. Thank you John!

My God John! Your…read morework is so absolutely breathtakingly beautiful!!! You have such a light touch, a quirky sense of humor and a supreme gift for beauty. Both the built works and the furniture are incredibly inventive, unique and at a humble and human scale. You truly are one of the gifted designers/architects! What perfection of detail and materiality you have achieved in, I am sure, sensible budgets. You have come a long way on your long journey and I hope that you never stop designing and building and gifting this world with your talent. your admiring colleague and friend, Donna Selene Seftel RA