We cannot thank Deborah enough for the amazing help she gave us in transforming our kitchen and…read morefamily room. From our initial consultation - to our many design sessions and all the way through construction until the last drop of paint was applied - she was professional - responsive and right there every step of the way. She took the time to listen and really understand our vision our needs and our lifestyle before recommending any ideas. Once she knew exactly what we had in mind she took our outdated and cramped kitchen and family room area and turned it into an open - modern and true gathering space. From the cabinets to counters to colors to flooring to lighting - Deborah nailed every single detail. The visuals she created gave us exactly what we needed to help make our final decisions and really get a feel for the end design of entire space. She accounted for every square inch and her attention to detail was amazing. If you're looking for design expertise - vision and dedication - we highly recommend Deborah. Greg and Cathy

​ I highly recommend Deborah. I was elated when I saw how…read moremuch love, care, and energy Deborah put into making our vacation condo feel like a fancy hotel, as well as a home for our family. Deborah was creative and thoughtful about how to use the small budget we gave her. She is a true artist. She was able to repurpose items in the condo to save us money. My husband and I are grateful for her going above and beyond to help us design our entire condo.

Marisa and I have been friends for years. Recently, the Quieter Home Program (QHP) came through…read moreand did their upgrades to my home. Since I already had my stuff in boxes and under plastic, I decided I would make some other minor upgrades to spruce-up my home. I contacted Marisa Reed because years ago she chose the paint colors of my massage therapy studio room, and the colors were a perfect fit for the room. It's surprising how color can make a difference. Anyway back to my home, pretty much all my furniture was in the same place as I moved in in 2001. The color of the walls were a couple different hues of beige. My light fixtures were probably the original light fixtures from the 70s when my condo was built. Now thanks to Marisa my home has color and no more beige! We decided on 3 colors, one for each level, and white trim. I have new light fixtures (pretty jazzy looking I might add, all chosen by Marisa) and new blinds too. Marisa also helped me with furniture placement too and in accordance with feng shui principals. With the additions from the QHP and Marisa Reed's interior design, my home feels very grounded and peaceful. I love staying home and enjoying how it feels - like a new home. Thank you, Marisa! - Michele Ruppert, US Navy (retired), Massage-Bodywork Practitioner

A must for anyone who needs to take their home from drab to fab! Marisa reed, the designer does…read morefantastic work and is very nice. She takes her time to understand what your wishes are, then takes that into account and makes great recommendations for your home. If you want one of the best in the area, then I would not hesitate to go with Veritas Interiors.

My family just moved to Carlsbad and our new home needed a lot more storage. I spoke with a few…read moredifferent closet companies and found Classy Closets to be, by far, the most transparent about pricing, (no sales gimmicks), sophisticated design software, and an actual showroom in San Marcos! Tiffany from Classy Closets is amazing and a joy to work with. I appreciate her design style, professionalism and attention to detail. We are thrilled with the full build out of 4 closets, a new linen closet and garage set up. Everything works great and looks great! Tiffany truly went the extra mile by personally delivering 6 (heavy) rolling racks for our clothing. Classy Closets also fast tracked our installation so we could finally unpack and begin living box free! Jill

Classy Closets and Karina Zulino did a great job for us. They worked with us through multiple…read moreiterations of the design, and the price they came in with was much less than their competitors. I would strongly recommend them to do any closet redesign and desk / shelving projects that require their excellent skills

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.

Tara is an incredibly talented designer with a brilliant vision. Her projects are inspiring, and…read moreshe have a great taste. As a professional wallpaper installer, we really enjoyed working on Designer Space's project and seeing her ideas in action.

Tara the owner and lead designer was talented, knowledgeable and easy to work with. Created…read morebeautiful spaces in our total remodel of our 40 year old home that we had just purshased . She brought in innovative ideas we would never have thought of. Along with her assistant Jill responded to questions without delay and details handled . Great choice for a designer.

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!

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

It pains me to revise my stellar review because I think their designers are very talented. But they…read moremust get things in order on the business side or they will continue to lose clients. While they work on hourly consult rates which is a refreshing option for many of us, on a recent project, my business was clearly not valued. Calls and emails were not returned for days or weeks, plans not sent as promised, all eventually resolved through my repeated follow-ups. The justified reason is that a bigger client was requiring all their time. Customer Service 101. I pay my invoices on time and without question. I will set aside the sales tax issue which required multiple emails to be resolved. The last straw was the requirement to pay for a 4th consult by a sharp deadline or my consult would be canceled. What choice did I have? I will find an interior design firm that will appreciate my business.

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.