I have great admiration of Jan's talent after recently working with her on a guest bath remodel in my home. Jan impressed me with her appreciation for all interiors, her energy and passion for exceeding client goals. My style is not at all modern or trendy but rather classic, colorful, comfortable and highly functional. Jan understood my dream to create a gorgeous guest bath that would stand the test of time. Jan's vision and material selection exceeded anything I could have ever imagined. She kept within my budget while advising me on what key elements were truly worth investing in. She found the perfect wallpaper design in all of my favorite colors. She pulled together a gorgeous blend of floor & shower tiles, stone, cabinets with unique finish, lighting and accessories. My bathroom turned out stunning and more functional than I could have imagined. Jan and I are now life-long friends. I highly recommend her for any design and décor needs and look forward to working with her again soon! Michelle N. Danville CA read more

In 2024, we decided to completely renovate our home--down to the studs--and by 2025, the transformation was complete. That's when I discovered Jan Galletly and Catherine Carter. Finding them was truly one of the best things that happened during this entire journey. Working with Jan and Catherine has been an absolute pleasure. They are incredibly professional, attentive, and patient. From the very beginning, they took the time to really listen--to understand not just what we liked, but who we are. Whether it was choosing artwork, bedding, paint colors, or wallpaper, they never rushed a decision and didn't stop until everything felt just right. With over 30 years of experience in a variety of design styles, they are true experts in their field. Thanks to their vision and dedication, our home is now more beautiful than I ever imagined. Their patience and ability to bring a client's vision to life is unmatched. I am so grateful for their time, talent, and care. They delivered exactly what they promised--and more. I love them and can't recommend them highly enough. read more

Jan was a delight to work with! I felt comfortable expressing my design goal for our home remodel and she gave me beautiful options and thoughtful feedback as we worked together to create a truly personalized home. read more

Bonnie My husband and I had the good fortune of meeting Jan in 2021. We immediately new she would be the person who could assist us in navigating three bathrooms and master bedroom remodel. WOW! That's an understatement! Jan has tremendous vision, years of experience, established relationships with trusted professionals, easy to work with, and possess the aptitude to accomplish a multifaceted project seamlessly. From floor to ceiling no detail was missed. This included paint, flooring design, shower design, fixtures, fabrics, wall hangings, lights, etc. The results far exceeded our hopes or expectations. We would not be more grateful. Definitely call her. Many many thanks for making our home so beautiful. read more

Ya gotta love working with Jan, she is so helpful in letting you know what works and what doesn't work in the design she is helping with. An important skill of hers is "design balance" where she fits the material & product design selection in with the style of the home. In our case, this meant designing fresh new baths, fireplace and kitchen of a '50's rancher so your eye says "nice" without creating a conflict with the classic design of the house.......she did that beautifully. We have seen her work on more modern homes and she hits the design & decor bullseye like the "Annie Oakley" of design!........heck, we'd give her a sixth star just because she's fun to work with! So if you're reading this review to make a decision on selecting a designer for your own home or project, your search is over; get Jan......... get her now; she ROCKS! read more

Jan Galletly of Diablo Design Group is fantastic. We needed custom draperies for a rental unit but were under an extreme time crunch and Jan pulled through for us. She is efficient, extremely knowledgeable and an absolute pleasure to work with! read more

My husband and I purchased a new large home and needed to get the entire house furnished, pick out tile, backslash, etc., after interviewing a few decorators we decided Jan would be the woman for the job. She helped decorator almost every room in a extremely timely manner, followed up quickly with every phone call or text and made sure we were a priority. She has a very good eye for EVERYTHING, very to the point and doesn't mess around. She truly knows her stuff! If you are looking for a great decorator who is professional and can help get the job done, Jan is the woman for you! H & C Blick read more

We worked with Jan on a total renovation of our very outdated home and now have a spectacular modern home! Thanks to Jan our home went from drab to wow! From our first meeting with Jan she had the vision of what needed to be done. She is a very talented designer, professional, and she has the very best resources to get the job done. Jan is wonderful to work with and we are so pleased with our new home. We highly recommend Jan! read more

Jan is amazing and I could not recommend her enough. We found her on Yelp and are so glad that we did. We recently renovated our kitchen. Let's just say that I don't have an "eye" for decorating / planning / envisioning. She helped us to pick countertops, color for our kitchen cabinets and confirmed my hunch for the backsplash. She has a very good eye and terrific ideas. I also found her to be very generous in giving us the names of her trusted circle of tradespeople, all of whom were great. We used her recommendation for the demolition, countertop installer, painter and cabinet maker. She paid in forward and now we are using her for additional work in our house. She recently recommended somebody to us for interior stair railing and she has helped us to pick out the color for the exterior of our house. Thanks, Jan! read more

In 2016, we reached a point where we either needed to move, or to add another bedroom in our house without being able to add any square footage on our lot.  Because we loved our neighborhood and location, we decided we would rather remodel than to move into another house.  We consulted architects and contractors, and decided that since the family always hung out in the family room, that we should re-purpose the rarely used living room into a bedroom/bathroom, and to simultaneously open up the floor plan to improve the flow and utility of the living spaces.  Essentially, it was a redesign of the entire floor plan and a remodel of every inch of the house.  Sounded straightforward, but as we discovered it was quite difficult to design and engineer, and the magnitude of the project was downright daunting.  After spinning our wheels for a while with no progress and frustration mounting, we were introduced to Jan, and that's when everything changed. Jan introduced us to the right people that had the skill and expertise to help design the floor plan, indicating which walls could go, which needed to stay, how the new bedroom/bathroom should be configured, how to open up the kitchen/dining room/family room and where to move the laundry room.  Jan was present and engaged during that whole process, thus providing the foresight and vision necessary for us to design a set of plans that would satisfy our needs and result in a floor plan that is both functional and elegant. Then the process of remodeling the entire house began.  I can now say, demolishing your home down to floorboards and framing is not a natural act, and walking in after demo is complete will take your breath away.  Jan was our rock during this process, providing not only design advice, but the calm and confidence that the result would be fantastic and that it would, in fact, get done. Jan sat with us over several occasions to understand our style, and then commenced putting together a design plan that reflected our personal tastes and acknowledged the fact that this is a family home, with 3 kids and a dog.  While she provided suggestions that she liked, it was always within the style that we preferred, and we always felt that she was designing our house, not hers.  She never imposed anything on us, but instead narrowed the overwhelming universe of choices into a manageable amount, all the while staying within our prescribed budget.  In fact, after choosing a kitchen backsplash that we really liked, Jan discovered that the cost was much more than anticipated, and took it upon herself to find functional equivalents that were within budget, and that we ended up liking even more.  Similarly, towards the end of the project, when we were becoming budget weary and were fretting over the cost of the planned stacked stone fireplace, Jan helped us brainstorm a solution which included whitewashing the existing brick and finding a unique reclaimed wood mantle, which saved us 80% cost and which we actually preferred to the original plan. Jan also provided project management services by providing all the materials suppliers (and including her discount when possible) and craftspeople, and coordinated directly with the contractors (whom she also recommended and who turned out to be cost effective and outstanding and completed on time!) to receive and install (and re-install, if not done properly) everything.  And since this was a complete gut, that meant literally everything.  She kept the contractors and, more importantly, us on schedule, as we still had work, family, and lives to lead during this process. Suffice it to say, without Jan, this project either would not have happened, or could have possibly gone way over budget or schedule, and who knows how that stress would have affected our family.  Jan was the one constant throughout the process, found us reliable contractors, kept the project on schedule and helped us design a product that we are thrilled  with! We recommend Jan without hesitation and with the highest esteem. read more

When we moved back to the Bay Area a couple years ago, we decided to move back into our place. However, after nearly 10 years and a couple of renters it needed a serious remodel--floors, kitchen, baths. New to the area and frankly the world of remodel, we needed design advice, contractors, and general guidance. We found Jan by accident and wow, couldn't have done it without her! She helped us with design, materials, found and contracted all the contractors. She gave us advice, calmed us down on occasion , and drove both us and our contractors until it was done. Aside from a beautiful result--which it was, love everything--Jan was absolutely perfect for us. My husband and I both work and I travel extensively, so we needed a driver, and wow is she a driver! I still don't do anything regarding design without consulting her. Recommend her to everyone! read more

I have been working with Jan for over 10 years now, she is my go to person for all remodeling and decorating projects. Here is what I like about Jan: - She is efficient and gets things done quickly - She decisive whereas I am not - She can work with any style from modern to traditional - She can work within any budget - She has an excellent sense of color, patterns and textures and knows what will look good together - She has an excellent sense of space and what will work - She is honest and has high integrity - She is a genuinely nice person and cares about my projects I know all this because she has worked in my traditional style house within varying budgets I have set. She has worked in my in-laws brand new condo which is contemporary. And she is currently working with me and my mom to completely remodel her new condo in Rossmoor with new cabinets, lighting, flooring, countertops, bathrooms and furniture on a very limited budget in a transitional decorating style. She is connected with many excellent contractors and sub-contractors who all seem to have a great respect for her. I have never heard from anyone "your designer is driving me crazy". Jan will listen to what you want and will exceed your expectations every time. I do not hesitate to recommend her for your designer needs. She is truly exceptional. read more

I could not recommend Jan more highly! My husband and I bought our first house in Walnut Creek about 1 year ago. Jan had recently designed the 2 bathrooms and Master in the house we bought, and we loved the work so much that we decided to work with her for our minor remodel and major design needs. We came from a much smaller space, so found ourselves with LOTS of furniture needs, and no idea where to start. Enter Jan! She helped us find our style: Having never furnished a house, we were at a loss of where to start. Jan encouraged us to save magazine clippings, Houzz idea books, etc. We shared our mess of ideas with Jan and she came back with options that were spot on. She also pushed us (but not in a pushy way!!) to explore some options that I would not have previously looked at, but that made a real difference in creating a custom look. We get SO many compliments! She saved us time: This is true for both our remodel and design. For the remodel, she knew all the right contractors and designers to work with. Even with a small remodel, the laundry list of specialists you need to bring in is exhaustive, and Jan has a tried and true list of the best. For the design / furniture, my husband and I would have spent months wandering the aisles of Pottery Barn and Crate and Barrel, but instead got to enjoy our new house with our family while Jan found unique items that fit our taste exactly! She stayed within our budget: Not only did Jan stay within our budget, she also helped us identify where it made sense to spend, and where it made sense to save. That's the knowledge that comes with her extensive experience. She will be our go-to gal for our remodeling and design needs to come! (Already dreaming of my new kitchen...)... read more

We are just finished our third bathroom. They all were demolished completely and redone. We cannot say enough great things about Jan Galletly and her team of contractors!! She walked us through the entire process, gave us great design and practical advice, met us at all the stores to select the items, and answered her phone whenever I had a question (and there were many!) She worked within our budget, and we can't wait to start our kitchen redo with her soon! Thank you Jan for giving us gorgeous bathrooms!! I also had the privilege of working with her on a commercial cabana redo. We completely changed the entry, main area, and kitchen. She was extremely professional, had great design concepts, and came in on budget and on time! Her contractors were professional and did an amazing job! I refer her to everyone I know! read more

My wife and I met Jan almost 3 years ago as we were moving from the East Coast to San Ramon to a house that was yet to be built. We were moving no furniture, so we had to pick out all new furniture along with all of the customized things in the house, floor materials, counter tops, window treatments, landscaping, etc. Throughout this journey, Jan was truly exceptional. She did a great job balancing the different tastes between my wife and me, and spent countless hours (for which she did not charge us), taking us to showrooms to give us ideas of what we should buy. Being 3,000 miles away did not make a difference; Jan was easy to work with while we were on the other coast, and when we made the trip to visit to check on the progress of the house, Jan would block out her calendar to work with us. We ended up closing escrow in April of 2011 and were not planning to move until June 2011. During these 2 months, Jan took care of everything, and I mean everything. All of the furniture was delivered, rooms were painted, my garage floor was epoxied, custom closet organizers were installed, cabinets and overhead racks in the garage were installed, and all of the window treatments were taken care of. Jan also found some custom furniture for my office and worked tirelessly with my wife on her office that is also doubling as our exercise room. When we finally made it to our new home at the end of June 2011, Jan was there waiting for us and took us through the house. We were both totally blown away how the complete package came together, and after living here for a little more than 2 years now, there isn't a single thing we would change. Jan's expertise, knowledge, and willingness to share all of her trades with us has been wonderful. She is an outstanding dedicated professional who takes the time to understand her clients' needs and then delivers above and beyond what is expected. We could not have done this move without Jan's help, and I highly recommend her for your job. read more

My husband and I started working with Jan 5 years ago. She is very much a "Can do" person with a great eye for what you need. She helped us finish decorating our family room and Master bedroom in Oakland when other decorators left us high and dry. And we loved the results! We have since moved to Alamo where she has helped us in innumerable ways, from bedding to furniture arranging to finally redoing the family room-and once again we love it all. Jan is talented, friendly, prompt and someone we have recommended to several friends who have also been very happy with her work. 5 Stars for Jan. Peggy & Dennis Goza read more

My wife and I have worked with Jan for over 20 years and have had her provide consultation and decorator services for several home remodels ranging from bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, living room, and even exterior. Most recently, we had Jan help with an entire downstairs remodel inside and out. She provides flawless service and her network of contractor resources saves us the time of finding quality people to help with anything we need. Her taste in design is outstanding. She's not only very timely with her suggestions, but she spends the time to learn our taste and preferences and then comes with just the right number of recommendations when it comes to flooring, tile, wall paper, art, furniture, you name it. In short, if you are looking for a trusted advisor with excellent design taste and can handle projects large and small, you should give her a call. I'd never use anyone else personally. read more

We have hired Jan Galletly over the past seven years to do an assortment of interior design/remodeling and decorating jobs at both our home and our office. The jobs have ranged from large scale remodels to something as small as repairing a broken antique dining chair. Jan Galletly has great taste and style, she works quickly and efficiently, the results are high quality and they stand up to the test of time in terms of style and wear, she's pleasant to work with, she stays within the budget, and she's extremely fair and honest about her billing. Her expertise and professionalism can't be beat. Plus as a bonus she always throws in a lot of extra savvy design advice at no charge so you can make the most of what you might already have. I can't say enough about the great design service Jan Galletly has provided us over the years. Thanks Jan!! read more