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.

Cynthia went shopping and billed hours and more expensive fixtures, when I'd have rather she…read moreshopped at Amazon to save me money at this rental property.

working with Cynthia was such a pleasure! she understood my vision and offered great insight and…read moreoptions for me to consider. we had a budget and she was considerate of that! I can definitely recommend her for your interior design project!

I use Susanna for my personal home, all of my staging in business, and recommend her to every one…read moreof my clients. She is one of the best interior designers I have ever worked with! Not only is she extremely creative and stylish, but she is also fun to work with. The whole 4 Corners team really listens to what you are looking for and then helps enhance your vision. Also, they are great at sticking within your budget - huge bonus! Give Susanna a shot - you won't be disappointed!

When I was finally ready to remodel my bathroom this past winter I found myself overwhelmed with…read morechoices. I suddenly did not know where to begin and decided I needed the help of a professional to guide me in the right direction, and help to put my ideas and dreams in motion. I couldn't have made a better choice when I decided to contact 4 Corners. Susanna was able to basically read my mind and more when it came time to pick marble, paint colors, hardware and finishes. She transformed my thoughts into a masterpiece adding her own flair and expertise. I really enjoyed working with 4 Corners and can't wait to start my next project with them by my side. They were spot on with what I was looking to create and really made it more than I could have dreamed.

I would never recommend Hope's services. We hired Hope to assist us with designing two bathrooms…read more She simply chose item placed them and made a Pinterest board. Furthermore, Hope told us we would have no issues purchasing the items, however the vanity was sold out and she never provided an alternative as a back-up for the second-rate design. Hope also selected a wallpaper, we went to purchase the wallpaper (only needing a small amount) but the roll was for over 134 sqft. and cost $1800.00. We told Hope the selection of wallpaper did not make since because we would be throwing most of the roll away (wasting $1200.00) and asked for an alternative and she ignored us. I loved the wall paper but who throws away $1200.00. Complete waste of money to hire Hope. If you do don't say you were not warned!!!

am so thankful I came across Olive And Oak Interiors on Instagram…read more Initially, I had some very specific options in mind and thankfully Hope was instrumental in thoughtfully explaining why some things would or would not work in my overall design. While I wanted to resist and push back on those few things, I also wanted to trust the process and I am SO glad that I did. For example, I REALLY wanted cork flooring, or so I thought. In the end, cork really didn't fit our budget or overall aesthetic and we went with hard wood floors throughout the entire house. They are gorgeous and even the flooring contractor that installed them pines over them every time he has come back to see them. They changed THE ENTIRE look of our house. It was the very first thing that we did and it created a beautiful foundation, literally, that we then designed everything around. I say "we" but really it was ALL Olive And Oak Interiors. Hope sent an overall look and feel for the house sending a very comprehensive plan for each room that we were focusing on - entry, formal living room (which is still quite casual), kitchen, dining and main living areas. She sent a few different options for furnishings and decor for each space that I could mix and match. And only for a few things I had her source additional options. We also met at a custom furniture showroom to design a piece of furniture that would have cost me at least 2x as much had I ordered it from one of the big mail-order furniture stores. We were able to customize dimensions, cushion density, reinforce the spring construction, select the furniture base accents, and upgrade to a higher-grade performance fabric at a fraction of the cost - well worth the $ spent to have Hope helping me pick out all the details. Soon after I picked out the styles to move forward with, Hope went on maternity leave. She made sure I had EVERYTHING I needed to keep my designs moving forward while she was on leave. At first I was leary of mostly communicating with Hope via email, but this proved to be extremely efficient as I can only imagine for her juggling multiple projects it's a better use of her time. For me as the client it was perfect for having the emails to reference, especially when sources and links were provided. What I also loved about working with Olive And Oak Interiors is they are willing to provide as much or as little detail as I was comfortable with. I wanted help right down to the tablescapes, throw pillows, plants and wall decor. I truly believe this is where the entire look and feel came together. Without the right details to balance the space, it would not have looked the way I wanted, which is why I contacted a designer in the first place. We are only able to complete about 70% of her designs due to budget constraints and we hope to complete our initial projects in a year or so. But I will absolutely be looking to Olive And Oak Interiors to helps us move forward with 3 bathroom renovations, an office, guest room and our master bedroom designs after that. Olive + Oak Interiors have been extremely communicative and thorough since my initial contact. I am thrilled about how our space is coming together and will post photos once we have a few more details buttoned up. This is one of the longest reviews I have ever written but investing in your home is one of the most important decisions you will make and spend money on. Hope will work with you within your budget to create an updated and timeless space that you will absolutely love. I have never had the luxury of working with a designer before and that decision has turned out to be the best decision yet - at least with regards to our new home. Thank you Hope and Olive + Oak Interiors. We knew our house had so much potential and we now love being at home in our beautiful new surroundings.

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.

I have been blown away by the attention to detail, service and ability of Sharon Fox. I have moved…read moremy Medical office to a new location and was in need of a whole new concept. Sharon took on the project immediately and has gone above and beyond to walk me through important features of color and dimension. I am sooo happy with how she has transformed the space!

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.

We searched several different stone yards in the area for our kitchen renovation, and House of…read moreGranite was the clear winner. The selection is great, but the price was what really sold us--their rates were significantly better than the other local shops we checked. We ended up going with a Blue Thunder Quartzite for our island and it looks absolutely incredible. Pete is the person you want to talk to there. He is extremely friendly, helpful, and easy to work with. He made the whole selection process smooth and didn't hit us with the high-pressure sales tactics you find elsewhere. If you are looking for high-quality stone and want to actually get a fair deal on the price, go see Pete at House of Granite. We love the way our counters turned out!

Great Product!!! They were fair, great price, good selection, and great customer service! I…read morerecommend this place to all my friends looking for slabs.

Hiring an interior designer felt like an intimidating step for us especially because we're renting…read more Not only are you trusting a stranger to turn a house into a home, but it's a BIG investment. BUT I can confidently say, working with Alicia has been a DREAM! When my husband and I moved into our new house, I cried for the first week because it didn't quite feel "home-y" like I had thought it would. In comes Pretty In Order... The process was SO SMOOTH, she was into of hearing our desires and responding quickly! My only advice? TRUST ALICIAS JUDGEMENT. I suck at interior anything, which is why we hired her, a professional, who knows what she's doing. While I loved a majority of the items we agreed on, some of them I wasn't sure about but I couldn't find anything else so I decided to trust that Alicia wouldn't recommend something she didn't 100% believe in. And sure enough, she was right. Seeing all the items come together in our space SHOCKED me and I feel like we had the perfect balance of me listening to her advice, while she also would hear my ideas/concerns and make any adjustments to make sure we were happy. Anywhooo, now I never want to leave my home and my husband and I can't wait to raise our children here

THE best designer!…read more My husband and I were completely overwhelmed by the idea of furnishing a home three times the size of the one we moved from. We originally hired Alicia thinking she'd help us select a few key furniture pieces--but what we received was so much more than that. Alicia completely transformed our house into the most beautiful, warm, and inviting space we could have ever imagined. She took our vision and elevated it in ways we never could have done on our own--curating pieces from unique sources, investing in quality where it mattered, and being thoughtful about where we could save. Not only are her designs gorgeous but most importantly they are functional for our family with two kids and dog. As the project went on, we found ourselves continuously adding more rooms and spaces for her to design because we just couldn't get enough of her magic touch. Every corner of our home reflects her talent, creativity, and impeccable eye for detail. Furnishing a house can be quite expensive but the time and service she provides is worth every penny! Beyond her incredible design skills, Alicia is simply a joy to work with--kind, responsive, professional, and truly invested in creating a space that feels like home. Hiring her was hands down the best investment we made in our new home, and we cannot wait for the chance to work with her again in the future!