A Masterful Designer & Project Manager - Highly Recommend!…read more After experiencing severe water damage in our kitchen, we initially set out to remodel just that space. However, as we got deeper into the process, we quickly realized how overwhelming it was without a designer. What started as a kitchen renovation soon expanded into a full home transformation--kitchen, bathrooms, family, living, and dining rooms--all of which desperately needed an update from their original 1992 construction. After months of searching and interviewing designers, we found Alina Druga Interiors. My wife was especially drawn to her award-winning designs, and after glowing reference checks, we confidently hired her for both the design and project management phases. From the very beginning, Alina brought a sense of clarity and structure to what had been a chaotic and overwhelming process. One of Alina's greatest strengths is her ability to ask the right questions to truly understand her clients' style and needs. She introduced us to ideas we would never have considered, while also being straightforward and honest about what would or wouldn't work--and, more importantly, why. She has a gift for refining ideas into something cohesive, tasteful, and elegant. Beyond her impeccable design skills, Alina is extremely detail-oriented and proactive. She spotted potential construction issues early on, saving us from costly mistakes. Her detailed CAD drawings were invaluable in helping us visualize the design and made things significantly smoother for our contractor. Thanks to her meticulous planning and years of experience, the entire process was well-organized--so by the time construction began, every material, appliance, and detail was already accounted for. While the preparation process took about a year, the actual construction went remarkably smoothly and was completed in just four months. Now, every time we walk through the door, we feel happy and relaxed in our beautifully designed home. It truly feels like the house we've wanted for years--our happy place! Alina's expertise, organization, and eye for design transformed our home into something modern, inviting, and perfectly suited to our lifestyle. If you are looking for a designer who is not only talented but also an exceptional project manager, we highly recommend Alina Druga Interiors!

We worked with Alina for a complete renovation of the full interior of our home, and we often say…read morethat we could not have achieved the incredible results without her. We worked with her from design all the way to full implementation. In early stages, she worked with us to explore floor plan options and designed a space to align to our needs and family life that was beyond anything I could have done on my own. She works with a great network of trusted and capable vendors to get our remodel done. Lastly, her focus on detail and prompt communication made us have full confidence that the renovation was going to get done properly. We can't thank Alina enough for all she did for us, and highly recommend her as an advisor and partner for anyone who is about to dive into a renovation.

Contacted Shawn after reading reviews here on Yelp and after seeing photos of his work on Houzz. I…read morewanted to update my kitchen to make it brighter and fit in with the style of the rest of the house but needed help with what to do. Shawn took a look around, listened to what I had in mind, and thankfully told me what would or wouldn't work. He picked a beautiful quartz counter top, gave me options to choose from for the paint, faucet and hardware. He has a great team working for him. They were respectful and trustworthy. The refinished cabinets look like new. They do high quality work. He made his best effort to get things done within the time frame discussed but, as with any renovation, there were some unexpected issues that led to minor delays and affected cost. I really appreciated how his main concern was that I was happy with the end result. Before and in process photos attached (forgot to take a picture of the final product and don't want to clean the kitchen right now).

We lucked out big time in finding Shawn and his team. After interviewing 7 options last Spring for…read moreour kitchen/interior living space remodel, we knew Shawn was our guy. We've now been in our finished kitchen and house for a few months and love it more every day. We still can't believe the transformation and beyond the beautiful upgrade across the board, his design and recommendations made it SO much more functional. From the design process to communication and his project manager/workers, everyone was a true professional. No kitchen horror stories and they finished exactly on time. There of course are small things that came up in communication between what we decided with Shawn (keeping our dishwasher) and what the workers on site knew about (tried to give it away 2x), but that is common in any project, and most important to us is every small thing we noticed/flagged was fixed without question. We've already referred Shawn to anyone who asks. He took our space from a very dated 1960s vibe to modern but with character, and a design that matches our ranch style home. Thank you Shawn for making our house feel like us!

Excellent colorist have used several times! She was prompt,…read morehad a wide selection of samples and im happy with all the work She has helped with

Samantha is an amazing designer, color consultant, and person. I have worked with her on multiple…read morehomes and have been over the moon with her work. I can't imagine doing any home project without her!

Casa Di Vita was really great to partner with and we were really happy with the outcome of their…read morestaging for our home we put on the market in Albany. Their creativity and attention to detail and organized approach made the whole process smooth and stress‑free. We also had to take a pause at one point in our selling after we put our deposit in and they were very understanding with our situation. I highly recommend their home staging services to anyone looking for professional home staging in the Bay area.

I'm a realtor w Compass and my team has done many stages with Casa Di Vita. Henry and Deepti are…read morethe best! Their staging is on point with good design and quality furniture. They really listen and are very accommodating. I know my listings will look great. Highly recommended!

White Harmony Staging & Design has been my go to for staging my client's homes. Out of all the…read morestagers i've ever used they have best eye for how a house should flow, and how it looks aesthetically. On top of that, they provide excellent customer service and fair pricing. I will always use them in the future.

It's been a great experience working with Christine and her team, whom have gone above and beyond…read morestaging my mom's condo in S.F.! Thank you Christine for making this process such an ease and beautifully set up, much recommended.

Kathy Bate is a gifted designer. She was able to help us make the best decisions for our home…read morerenovation including the most important details for the kitchen and bath. She was able to work quickly and followed up with digital plans showing our options. The project is off to a great start with our budget in tact. Kathy Bate knows how to help you get the best quality working with the funds available. Already we have saved money on the project by having Kathy 's helpful guidance. She is a warm hearted person who knows when to take charge. My husband and I enjoyed working with Kathy Bate Designs.

Kathy is an amazing and talented designer; smart, savvy, and experienced, very much in tune with…read morethe clients needs. She did a great job designing our kitchen.

I am an architect and have worked on several projects with Chelsea with beautiful results. She and…read moreher team work hard to make the most difficult decisions so that projects are organized and flow efficiently. I was surprised at our first project how deliberate and thoughtful she was with the homeowners while also having all materials on site for the contractor when he needed them. It has been a pleasure to work with Chelsea and be on her team.

Chelsea designed and furnished a home of mine on Flathead Lake in Montana. It was a gut remodel of…read morean ordinary mid century home which was transformed into a beauty of a place. She stayed within budget, worked well with the contractor and the sub contractors, made the home practical for large groups to rent (home sleeps 14 people). Her choice of colors was unique and beautiful. The lighting, which was a challenge because of the vaulted tongue and groove ceiling, turned out to be a spectacular central feature of the main living/dining room in the home. She has a great vision and makes decisions effortlessly. I highly recommend her for your remodel or new construction jobs.

I had the opportunity to work with Kanika Design as their contractor. I have a wonderful experience…read morewith them. I love the way they work. They are super clean and dedicated so much time at the job side. I recommended them 100%. You cannot go wrong with them.

I'll be honest-we were pretty overwhelmed at the thought of doing a full makeover for our home. We…read moreknew we wanted a total makeover for our place, but trying to find a team that actually handles the 'boots on the ground' construction side and the high-end design is way harder than it looks. After talking to a few different firms, Kanika Design just felt like the right fit. Kanika really listened to what we wanted. I've always been a bit nervous about using bold colors, but she pushed us (in a good way!) for a deeper color palette in the main living areas. It looks incredible. Kanika found us so many unique, high-quality furniture pieces that you just won't find at a big-box store. The biggest thing for us was logistics. Once the design process completed, their team handled everything - architectural, permit headache, and construction. Anyone who has done a remodel knows things never go 100% perfectly, but whenever an issue popped up, they were on top of it immediately. They kept the contractors moving and kept us updated on the budget and what was happening next. It's a relief to finally be done after 2 years and have a home that feels like us but way better. I can't recommend Kanika and her team enough. We're still obsessed with how everything turned out.

Every dollar spent on Jennie's design services will come back to you in the satisfaction you have…read moreliving in your space that is exactly what you were trying to create when embarking on a remodel - small or large. Jennie has helped us completely gut a family room and a bathroom over the last few years. I had my ideas for function that she helped me to realize by working them into the space perfectly. I' recently hired her to come over and just talk through some work we were doing on our own - small kids' room update and she saved me money by talking me through a few expensive mistakes I might have made, based on my initial ideas - and she simplified the project, which made my husband happy too!

Jennie is fabulous! She is knowledgeable about materials, sources, and design, on top of that she's…read moreeasy to work with and gratifyingly affordable. Recently I found myself in the middle of an unplanned remodel of an older-style duplex unit after a tenant's unexpected marriage and exit. I didn't know where to begin: what materials and design would offer the widest appeal and durability, but still be budget friendly. I discovered Jennie on Facebook, and after reading up on her here at Yelp, decided to give her a try. Am I glad I did! She was punctual, respected my goals, and helped me avoid what would have been costly and unnecessary mistakes. At the same time, she brought potential problem areas to my attention early (such as an odd sized oven and what to do about replacing it) so I wouldn't be caught by surprise later. She referred me to some great source stores for materials I would need, and suggested coordinating colors to achieve the look I was going for in the kitchen and throughout the house. She also had great referrals for contractors of various sorts to implement the work, but I went with my own guys. My unit is starting to look so good I'd be happy to move into it myself! Thanks Jennie, for improving my property and the living experience of my next tenant - and for keeping it all affordable (which adds to *my* living experience!). You're worth your weight in gold.

Dee is a pleasure to work with. She is friendly, easygoing, thoughtful, and full of great ideas…read more She has a natural design sense, really listened to us, and helped problem solve some of the challenges of moving to a new space.

We cannot say enough good things about working with Dee and Lara. What is usually a stressful and…read moreoverwhelming process was, with them, genuinely fun, inspiring, and deeply enjoyable. From the very beginning, they took the time to truly get to know us and our kids - not just our aesthetic preferences, but how we live in our home day to day. That thoughtfulness showed up in every design and functionality decision they helped us make. They were incredibly collaborative and brought us along at every step, making the process feel like a true partnership. They never once pushed an idea or decision on us, but they were also amazing at helping us thoughtfully stretch beyond our comfort zone in ways that ultimately made the home better than we ever imagined. Dee and Lara were responsive, kind, warm, and completely transparent throughout the entire process. We always understood the "why" behind decisions and felt informed and confident every step of the way. They were also exceptionally respectful of our budget. We never felt pressured to overspend, and instead felt like they maximized every single dollar while still delivering a truly elevated result. Their broader team (both internal and external partners) was equally impressive, with a clear commitment to quality and a very high bar for execution. Most importantly, we absolutely love our home. We're grateful for the experience, thrilled with the outcome, and fully expect to work with Dee and Lara for years to come. We would recommend them without hesitation to anyone looking for designers who are best-in-class, thoughtful, and genuinely wonderful to work with.