"Mahlah is amazing! She is by far THE best designer I've worked with. I found her on Houzz and…read morehired her to design our beach house in Aptos. She did a beautiful job! She listened to our needs, presented thoughtful plans and kept to budget and timelines. She has a fresh, modern approach to design. We love everything she did! And, she works with quality contractors to paint, install lighting, etc. We love our new beach house and are so thankful we found Mahlah!"

Mahlah does it just "right"! She showcases the property with…read morethe right amount of props. So, clients can see the property clear and clean! Good Job!

Amazing crew. They were great with on site adjustments and completed the work promptly.read more

This is the second time we've worked with Elite Construction, and once again, they exceeded all…read moreexpectations. We hired them to redesign and replace our crumbling back porch, and the results are wonderful--a graceful, functional, usable space, with craftsmanship and attention to detail second to none. Project Manager Dave Allami was a standout--his suggestions were thoughtful, his work meticulous, and he was incredibly accommodating throughout the process. When they removed the old porch, they uncovered serious structural issues with our home's foundation and support beams. Dave and the team didn't flinch. They pulled out all the stops to address the problems quickly and thoroughly. That part of our house is now the safest and most solid--it's truly impressive how seriously they took the issue and how fast they acted. What really touched us was how they treated our little 800-square-foot home like it was their own. It's just four little walls that hold our life, and they respected it like it was a mansion on a hill. That kind of care is rare. Highly, highly recommended.

This is a very long overdue review of Michelle's wonderful services. I started working with…read moreMichelle over a year ago. If I weren't a social worker, I'd really enjoy a career as a professional organizer! It truly brings me joy and satisfaction. So meeting Michelle brought a nice bond between us :) I own several properties and operate a very busy and stressful business. As much as I love to clean and organize, I just can't seem to find the time to do it on my own. There just aren't enough hours in the day! Michelle made the process very smooth, efficient, and stress-free. She's never made me feel judged with all the chaos and mess (yes, even rodent droppings!), and she kept our work very professional. Ultimately each job was wrapped up exactly how I envisioned, even exceeded my expectations. I am an advocate for everyone to hire an organizer in their life. I can't emphasize enough how much it makes my mental health so right! Once you do, life can be much more at ease and peaceful.

Amazing! They organized my garage, some closets and office. Fantastic work and now we have great…read moresystems in place. I can tell why she is booked solid. 5 stars!!

So friendly! Earlier today I spoke to a designer in this studio (the owner?) who gave me so much…read moreinfo and insight. I am blindly trying to remodel our kitchen on a budget and have no idea where to start...She was patient and kind, as well as guided me on where/what to do given our hopes for our 70s kitchen! Thanks again for taking the time to help me:)

We are beyond satisfied with the experience we've had with AD Construction. Shannon and Tony are a…read moredream to work with, and by far the best design and contracting team we've hired in Santa Cruz. Shannon helped us create an amazing design for our master bathroom remodel and deck construction, and we're completely thrilled with the layout and execution. We were consistently kept in the loop on all important decisions, and felt like our choices were all respected and honored. They are also genuinely kind and fun people to spend time with, and felt like part of the family throughout the course of the project. It's a privilege to work with such a top caliber team, and we'd highly recommend them for any work you have in mind.

Bottom line: WHEN YOU NEED A HOME STAGED CALL "DANETTE"…read more I am a realtor and a fellow realtor recommended Danette for staging. I have been so impressed with her suggestions from Choosing paint colors, in this case we used some of the owners furniture and Danette added the embellishments. This listing had an offer after only 3 day on the market!! Sellers are thrilled! Buyers are thrilled and Agents are thrilled. Your professional direction was so important in this sale. THANK YOU!! I will refer you to other agents and of course call you to stage all my listings. Janice Boardman eXp Realty of California

Love working with Danette! Her service and style is as good as it gets…read more For me, I am all about the experience as well as the service. And she gets it. And as a high producing listing agent, I have seen them or worked with almost all of them and she is always my "go-to" choice without question. Thank you Danette for always providing the best possible experience and service out there AND... at a very reasonable rate. :)

Coastal Oak is a great home store, but it has so much more. It is a regular stop for me when I need…read moregifts. They have a great selection of candles! The inventory and design of the store changes often and is idea inspiring and I always find some new treasure.

From the owner: At Coastal Oak Interiors, taken our extensive real estate industry wisdom and married it with our…read moremany years of home staging and design expertise. Not only do we have industrial, rustic, and coastal style furniture, but our items and inspiration are constantly shifting. Please come by today to get inspired!

Allie has the gift to take what a client says they want, and filter it into the most amazingly…read morestylish and comfortable home. So thankful for the referral to Ark Interiors. If you want someone with impeccable casual style and who is seriously a nice person please go to Allie at Ark Interiors. My only regret is that she can't clone herself and redecorate our little cabin in Tahoe. Many thanks to Allie, Ashley, and Nick for making our little place in Aptos into a warm and comfortable place to live.

From the owner: We offer wide variety of interior design services for both residential and commercial buildings in…read morethe greater Bay Area; from Monterey to San Francisco. Specializing in a range of design aesthetics, we are best known for our traditional interiors that carry a bit of a bohemian twist; a look that feels natural from California to the Mediterranean. We love neutrals but don't shy from pops of color. We're firm believers in all things textural and natural mixing patterns and styles to create a truly eclectic space for you and yours. Our Shop sells eclectic home furnishing and one of a kind accessories and decor sourced from around the world.

Gina is a gem. We needed furniture for a small project and she was easy to contact and available…read morefor questions. She went over the space with us and gave a very good price for the project. We weren't able to use her services due to a leasing manager issue but will definitely contact her in the future with any needs.

I highly recommend Gina for her above and beyond service for furnishing my rental. I had…read moreinterviewed a few companies for this job and found Gina to be most responsive. I contacted her on a Monday and she was done with furnishing the rental by the end of the week! Not only did she provide furniture for the entire place, she also took care of art pieces, accent pieces, and even towels and hand soaps for the bathroom. I found her price very reasonable compared to some other companies and while some were charging an extra cost for the design, her design cost was included.

Amazing My experience with designers in the past is they did the same trite design for everyone…read moreand they where motivated by selling furniture. Denise honed in on MY PERSONAL STYLE and gave it WOW! When I would get off track {because I like many things} she would stop me from making stupid mistakes. It's not unusual for her to call and say " I saw that item you looking for at the xyz store and it' on sale" The BEST OF THE BEST G Nichols