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.

Kathy has done two bathrooms and a kitchen in my home. I highly recommend her. She is prompt and…read moreprofessional. She takes all of your desires into consideration when coming up with a design plan if I had anything left to do in my house, I would use her again.Lol

We worked with Kathleen Ann Designs to renovate our guest bathroom in February 2023. It was an…read moreabsolute privilege and we couldn't be more happy with the end result, and how her vision came to life through the renovation. We wholeheartedly recommend Kathleen Ann Designs for anyone seeking an exceptional interior designer! From the outset, Kathy (owner and operator of Kathleen Ann Designs) displayed an extraordinary level of understanding and collaboration. She truly grasped our vision, goals, preferences, time constraints, and budget, and throughout the process, she delivered on every aspect with utmost dedication. Kathy's hands-on approach, combined with her innovative ideas and fresh perspective, resulted in a modern, tasteful, luxurious, and open design for our guest bathroom - a remarkable transformation from its previous state. Our small guest bathroom now stands as a fabulous and relaxing retreat for our guests, all accomplished within budget and directly aligned with our design aesthetics. We could not have dreamed the end result would come out as exceptional as it did, and that is thanks to Kathy's extraordinary vision and design ideas. When working with Kathy, you have a few different packages you can select from ranging from basic consultation to full design and even coordination with the contractor. Opting for the full package, which included project management and coordination with EDW Construction (a company that Kathy works with frequently on many of her projects), proved to be a very wise decision, and well worth the minor additional expense. Kathy skillfully managed the entire renovation, ensuring timely deliveries, meticulous inspections, and seamless coordination with the contractor, resulting in exceptional results within the agreed timeframe and budget. One thing that really distinguish Kathy from other companies we looked at is that she really listened, and she really cared. We weren't just another project for her. She was just as excited as we were as the transformation of our guest bathroom progressed. Kathy is an expert communicator listener, and brings fresh perspective and fabulous design and attention to detail. There is not one oversight under her watch in the end result is exceptional. We are thrilled with the overall experience of working with Kathleen Ann Designs and eagerly anticipate our next renovation where we can partner with Kathy again for another marvelous transformation. We would highly recommend Kathy/Kathleen Ann Designs to anyone interested in transforming their space through exceptional design. No

I had an outstanding experience working with Lindsay Allen Design for home staging in Temecula…read more Lindsay and her team delivered a beautifully staged property that truly elevated the entire presentation for listing photos and marketing. Every detail was thoughtfully curated to highlight the home's best features and appeal to today's buyers. As a real estate professional, timelines and budgets are critical--and Lindsay Allen Design exceeded expectations on both. The project was completed on time, within budget, and with a level of quality that made a noticeable impact on the overall look and feel of the home. If you're looking for professional home staging in Temecula that enhances your listing, attracts more buyers, and helps your property stand out online, I highly recommend Lindsay Allen Design. I will absolutely be using her services again for future listings.

There are not enough words to say how talented, thoughtful and amazing Lindsey is! I had an idea to…read morehave a surprise nursery done. My husband and I did not want to know the gender of our baby until the baby was born but I wanted a gender specific nursery done. I reached out to Lindsey and without hesitation and excitement she was ready to work with me! My idea was crazy but she created two of the most beautiful nursery designs one for a boy and one for a girl. Her attention to detail was incredible and she read my mind with design. She was quick to respond and listened to my design ideas. She made my visions come to life. Our baby girl nursery is everything and more I could've imagined. It's beautiful. I couldn't have done this without you!! We can't wait to work with Lindsey again. Thank you Lindsey, you are truly talented in what you do!

was looking for a design element to lighten up a kitchen that was in danger of taking on a…read more"dark-and-cave-like" appearance (especially with the expresso colored cabinets) after ALL the walls turned out to be load-bearing and had to stay -- so much for the original open-kitchen concept. at Mastercraft's showroom in Murietta (the company charged with actually doing the work), noticed the reclaimed wood from Poppa's Barn, and decided to use it to side the kitchen island. like everything else in the remodel, came out even better than expected. picked up a Poppa's Barn brochure for ideas for the rest of the house. will keep you posted.

Had my completely reclaimed wood accent wall installed today and couldn't be happier! Has truly…read moretransformed the room. The quality of the reclaimed wood is exceptional and I highly recommend this company!

I worked with the Dattilos when they were located in San Jose. Tamara has a great eye for design…read moreand so many ideas. She is a creative energizer bunny. Combine her creativity and construction know how with the fact that she is such a good listener, so she really understands the client's personal aesthetic and you get a finished project that is your heart's delight. My projects were relatively small ones, but she treated me and the projects like we were her only clients. The construction crew was excellent, so speedy and respectful of my home. One last thing, Tamara loves a challenge. So if you have a design project that require some ingenuity and problem solving, she is a great designer to have on your project.

There are so many great things to say about this design group. Tamara is a professional in every…read moresense of the word and a dream to work with. Not only will she listen to your vision, she also has Creative and innovative design ideas to amplify that dream and make it even more stellar. She has a beautiful eye and demands perfection (lovingly) from her crew to achieve the results the client desires. Although they specialize in high-end projects, there are design options for every budget. My husband and I worked with her on a large job in Wailea, Maui, and it was a true delight. When under deadline, the entire crew came in early and stayed late to make sure the project was complete in time for move in. Highly recommended!

Kristen is the best designer I've met. She pays attention to the small details, has great supplier…read moreand contractor contacts, keeps a light positive attitude throughout the entire experience, follows up regularly, quick to respond to texts or emails, and is just an overall great support during the remodel. We ended up remodeling our entire house, taking out walls, new kitchen, 3 new bathrooms, new floors, paint, closets, replaced doors to 8' solid wood doors, and Pinkys Iron Door french doors to the office. I mean honestly, our house looks totally different inside, all brand new. All of the finishes and touches flow perfectly together making the house feel airy and light. I think Kristen's pricing is a bargain for the service and involvement she gives. Having her help with the remodel reduced our stress levels by 1000% by helping us find the finishing items and make decisions that we'd get stuck on. She has a great eye for this stuff, and you will not regret hiring Kristen. I'll update my posting with more pictures soon, still need to get some art on the walls and wrap up a few minor things.

What a great experience working with Kristen Bradshaw Interiors from the initial consult to the…read moredesign boards to carrying out the design! I needed to make updates throughout the house from floors, painting, living room and bathroom remodel. She not only had great design ideas but always incorporated feedback to come back with an even more spectacular design. Working with Kristen and having her manage the project was a load off the shoulders. She managed the contractors and project follow ups and was always responsive. I couldn't have done it without her. Everyone that comes over is so impressed!

Sarah Garofalo at California Interiors LLC Recommendation…read more My wife and I have been very fortunate to have worked with Sarah to design a remodel of our master bathroom into a space suitable for a handicapped person. We originally engaged with a different interior designer. That turned into a big mistake as we were not able to communicate with them effectively. The original design did not meet our needs and Email, text, and voicemail messages went unanswered. We eventually found Sarah and made the change to work with her. Our project turned into a bit of a nightmare as our original contractor came down with COVID and had to walk off the job after completely demolishing our bathroom. When we finally found another company to complete the bathroom Sarah's plans and drawings for the space were critical in working with the new contractor. Sarah listened to our needs and wants for the space. She communicated with us in a timely and effective way as the project had to be modified while we worked thru the process with our contractors. Sarah made timely changes to the drawings as the project required them. She was always positive and flexible. She took every challenge in stride and was always willing and eager to help and offer advice. Sarah helped with the bathroom layout, tile selection and placement, color coordination, faucet and shower hardware selection, custom linen closet design, toilet selection, and every other design aspect. She also helped advise us where the selections could be purchased. We are eager to recommend Sarah for any design services you may require. We absolutely loved working with her. Sarah will be a professional and valuable partner in developing your project. John Vrolyk

Sarah helped with the design of my kitchen. Her eye for design and knowledge of the industry was of…read moregreat help. I will use Sarah for any design needs in the future.

I'm so glad I found Bless This Place to remodel my kitchen and bathroom. Cassandra's designs were…read morebeautiful and very thought out, considering everything I already had in my kitchen and bringing more function to this space than I could think of myself. Her approach to work was very pleasing as she treated me like family, and not just a customer! She handled everything for me and made the process go smooth. Casey and Chloe were amazing to work with every day. They were able to bring Cassandra's designs to life. Casey knows how to do it all and he also treated us like family! His attention to detail is by far superior as he was able to ensure things were done correctly. He made sure to be here on days sub contractors came and ensured everything ran smoothly. He also made some suggestions on things we could change based on his years of knowledge and keeping in mind my current lifestyle. I appreciated his honest feedback, his respect towards the sentimental value I have with things in my house and his willingness to also teach me a few things a long the way! I am so pleased with their design and build work that I'm looking forward to having them remodel more things in my house. If you are looking for a professional, reliable, trustworthy and skillful team, Bless this Place is it!

Cassandra, the owner of Bless this Place is absolutely amazing! They are a full service design…read morecompany, literally anything you need done, they can do! She designed and built my new spa in Riverside, CA. She is so thorough and is amazing at giving updates and photos of the progress! Her contractor Casey is amazing as well! I am so happy and blessed to have found her! If you are in need of a house, business, etc renovation, look no further! I will definitely be using Bless this Place to renovate my home!

Micaiah is the best investment we made in remodeling our home. We found Micaiah at an open house…read moreand his design really spoke to me and my husband. We are minimalists but with nice tastes, and Micaiah designed our home to just that. My husband and I are not rich people, so he made renderings that are to be either used right away, or done at a later date to help spread our money out. He not only does the design and renderings, but he helped us find our floor guy (and we love our floors!), furniture, shades, paint, etc. He knew we are on a budget, so he worked with our budget to find things that are affordable and sustainable. Our home is still coming together as we are spreading our money out, but once it is 80% finished, I will definitely post photos. Micaiah is so easy to work with and I highly recommend him!

I found Micaiah on Yelp and am so glad I did. He is very prompt and keeps the communication going…read moreat all times. He has such a gift and eye for design. I hired him to create a desert oasis around our home on a low budget and he remained constantly aware of our situation. He is friendly, talented, and gifted and really listens to his clients. You will not regret hiring him! Micaiah, thank you for working with us!