JY Design Interiors

(22 reviews)

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!

Kari Caldwell Studios

4.0

(4 reviews)

I would NOT recommend Kari to anyone! In our opinion, she has no professionalism or skills to…read moreaccomplish tasks she promised. We hired her to turn our fireplace and hearth into an attractive piece in our family room as well as finish three new drawers to match the rest of our cabinets in the kitchen. While she came darned close to matching the faux finish (just a bit darker) she did not complete the job by giving them a smooth top coat to match. The bigger issue is that she also could not produce a quality finish of Venetian plaster on our fireplace and hearth. The color did not match what we decided on (buttery yellow) and the application was patchy, sloppy and non-existent in spots. It looked nothing like the pictures she showed me on the Moeded website that she claimed she could match. Once it became apparent that she didn't have the expertise to reapply the plaster, we tried suggesting other finishes we would have been happy with. She wanted more money to redo the job and then ended up quitting without any interest in correcting the job. For this monstrosity she left us, she charged $1320.00. Sadly, we trusted our decorator's referral and guarantee that Kari "values her customer relationships!" Beware!!! Kari is not licensed or bonded and she has broken the law by doing jobs over $500! Since she had refused our request for our money back, we are reporting her to the Calif. Contractor's Licensing Board and small claims court in attempt to get our money back so that we can find someone to fix her mess!

Kari transformed our kitchen cabinets from dull and dreary to cheerful and GORGEOUS!…read more We purchased a new home and the cabinet color in the kitchen made it seem dark and depressing. Almost didn't purchase the home because of it! Thankfully, a neighbor recommended Kari and like a magician she dramatically changed the appearance of our kitchen cabinets. Thank you Kari (and Roz for recommending Kari)!!! My husband is thrilled I actually want to spend time in the kitchen now. Kari also recommended a color for our bedroom and master bath that I would have never chosen. However, after the kitchen cabinets, I trusted her with the color. I am beyond thrilled with the new look. Kari is extremely talented and has a keen eye for color. Finally, Kari rearranged some of my furniture and artwork. I was stunned to see how using the same pieces but rearranged differently made such a huge difference. I am so grateful to Kari for making our home a comfortable and happy place!

Olivenhain Design

(12 reviews)

I can't recommend Mindy enough! We hired her for a kitchen remodel and new LVP floors throughout…read morethe house, and she delivered beautiful results within budget and a week early. Mindy was thoughtful in her design and took time to learn the style we were going for. She is efficient and organized, and a great communicator; Mindy sent project updates, revised calendars, and an updated budget every week. The team she works with is fantastic, they always arrived on time, left the job site clean, and completed quality work. They all very much respect Mindy, and that carries over into their craftsmanship. Mindy's pricing is very reasonable, she has designer discounts with almost all vendors, and she is great at providing options at different price points. Remodels aren't a picnic, especially when you're living at home during the construction. That said, Mindy made the process as smooth as possible. She gave us a very detailed idea of what to expect, told us exactly what we needed to pack up and when, and expertly scheduled her subs to complete the project efficiently. Our new kitchen and floors are stunning, and they turned out better than I could have ever imagined. Mindy exceeded our expectations; we are so glad we chose to work with her! Mindy is a must!

Working with Mindy was the best decision I could have made! After 18 years as a rental, my house…read moreneeded a complete remodel, from top to bottom. All the floor, cabinets, counters...everything needed updating. Several people recommended I call Mindy, and I am sure glad I did. I gave her complete control of the project and I just stepped back and watched the magic happen. I explained to her my goals and my style, and she took it from there. While I ran my business, Mindy created a beautiful living space. There were times when I would go weeks without seeing the project, and I was always overjoyed when I saw the progress. Her design expertise is off the charts...she really makes it seem easy. Mindy handled everything professionally and accurately. Communication was great and she was always just a text or phone call away. In addition, she provided updated spreadsheets, showing where we were on the budget and timeline. Mindy is VERY ORGANIZED, and I was never wondering where we were financially, or progress wise. Mindy had all the right people that came in on-time and on-budget. I was also very impressed with her relationships with her vendors, they all seemed like family to her. They respected her and it showed in their commitment to schedule, quality, and best of all price. My friends are blown away by how great the entire house looks, and even more impressed when I tell them the budget I worked with. I have had several people asking about my paint color and flooring name. Mindy nailed it all, and she made it seem so very easy. I think the best part, besides Mindy's pleasant and caring personality, was the creativeness she brought to each room. She remodeled three bathrooms for me and each one is incredible, yet unique from the others. It really brings the "wow" factor to the entire house. Five Stars is not enough to describe how I feel about working with Mindy. I highly recommend her.

1st Stage Property Transformation

(56 reviews)

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.

Blythe Interiors

(81 reviews)

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.

Rachael Shea Interiors

(7 reviews)

Rachael is very professional and came into my project with a clear vision. She helped me from the…read morebeginning with floor and paint choices to change the entire flavor of the house. We then went on to update much of the furniture, the cabinets, accessories, and back yard patio to make the project into what she dubbed "French Coastal". I love my house! She has a keen eye and was able to incorporate my style into her vision. When all was done (it's never done!) it came together beautifully. Rachael has a quiet confidence that brings results.

Rachael helped design our dream kitchen, dining room and pantry. She provided her expertise and…read morespent countless hours helping us in our decision making. Rachael was professional, creative and attentive to detail. She was always quick to respond and constantly accessible throughout the process. We couldn't be happier with the space she designed and highly recommend her!

Bon Bon Home and Garden

(3 reviews)

I was getting my car smogged across the way and I noticed this chic little store. I decided to pop…read morein and see what it was all about. Rosemary was super sweet and super nice. She told me about the promotion and the product I fell in love with two candles. The senses are absolutely to die for and I'm so happy I popped in because I'm burning them now in my house and my house smells so luxurious. Thank you again Rosemary for your excellent customer service if it wasn't for you I would probably just walk in and walk out.

Use to shop at the location off 101 and thought it disappeared, however when I moved up into the…read morearea I had no idea they were just down the road. Highly unique items and a favorite of ours to come visit

Sicre Designs

(24 reviews)

Genesia was incredible to work with. She was flexible with timing, went above and beyond to…read morepurchase additional items needed for the staging on her own time and at her own expense, and even provided extra staging time when we needed it. The condo looked absolutely beautiful as a result. I have used her in the past, will definitely use her again in the future, and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and dedicated stager.

The folks from Sicre Design are unbelievably awesome! Seriously! I had never hired an interior…read moredesigner before, but Genesia and Maurice, made the process delightful. They were considerate in every way, timely, and given my limited budget, did an incredible job. This pic is from a room in my house that has a room next to the kitchen with a fireplace in it, and I didn't know what to do, but they sure did! I simply cannot recommend them more!

Splash of Color Paint & Design

(69 reviews)

Absolutely impressed from start to finish with communication, professionalism, reliability and…read moreaffordability. We actually handled everything in text communication which most companies cannot do effectively. Will definitely be using their services in the future and recommending them to anybody looking for paint and design work. Thank you for making this otherwise mundane process of painting my 400 ft office, pleasurable and without any mishap.

We had our interior painted, a doorway redone, and crown molding put in. We knew we wanted color…read morebut didn't know how we could do so with the layout of our house. Nichole was so helpful and had great recommendations. The painting crew were professional and did an amazing job! Nichole was so sweet and brought a candle matching our colors on the final visit. Would definitely recommend and will call them for any painting needs in the future.

Clutch Modern

4.7

(6 reviews)

More than one month after ordering a $3,500 item, i got an email (no courtesy phone call)…read moreindicating that my "order status has changed to refunded." Keep in mind my wife and I were waiting and relying on this dresser for our new home. Further, my credit card wasnt actually refunded! At least they did follow-up to my follow-up email promptly.

I love Clutch Modern and all the organic, modern pieces. So stylish! This is just the look I've…read morebeen seeking all under one roof and reasonably priced. Sarah clearly has a skilled eye for design from large scale projects all the way down to the details that make a space and home feel elevated, comfortable and welcoming at the same time. I bought many pieces for my home and look forward to hiring her on my next design project!

AAA Woodcrafters

(19 reviews)

We own a beautiful, old, rosewood secretary that was handed down for ages on my husband's side of…read morethe family. The poor old thing (the secretary) was really showing her age with years of touching up, damage and oxidation. She was long overdue for a rehaul. I found AAA on Yelp and texted Keith. His response was quick and honest and he was willing to take the job on at a very reasonable cost, and referred me to Stan. Stan was also quick to respond and we arranged a time for pick up and an ETA. Stan contacted us anytime he had a question about something and sent pics of her in progress. After about 2 to 3 weeks, he was ready to bring her back and we were extremely flabbergasted at how gorgeous she had turned out. When you have a piece of furniture so long and it looks so worn, it's hard to imagine what it could look like beautified. I am attaching before and after pics to show what wonderful work they did, which included completely stripping her, which Stan said was VERY labor-intensive. She was covered in old varnish and old polish. I digress. Here are the pics, and a very high recommendation for AAA.

I am so happy I called AAA woodcrafters. Stan was able to touch up my kitchen cabinets beautifully…read moreand way more cost effectively than taking them all down and refinishing them all as they were in pretty good shape and didn't need a major overhaul. He made them look like new! Francisco did a fantastic job installing new hardware and new pull out drawer boxes. The two of them are a great team and just wonderful and kind people. I would highly recommend them and I will call them again should I ever need any other wood restoration or refinishing.

Handy Craftsman

(235 reviews)

Bill is a true craftsman! I've had a wood gate that has needed rebuilding for the last 8 years…read more Pieces of the wood gate were rotting. Over the years, I've had other handymen pass on the project. I had a handyman who was able to fill the rotted areas with wood filler, sand it, and restain it. I've even had a gate company tell me that they could not save the gate; it would need to be completely replaced. Bill was able to cut out the rotted pieces of wood, replace them, and restain the whole gate (he also repainted the decorative hardware on the door as well). Moreover, he discussed the project with a buddy of his and they determined that the gate was sitting over a muddy part of landscaping which is probably what facilitated the deterioration of the wood. We found some leftover pavers in our storage shed and Bill extended the pavers so the gate would sit over pavers instead of mud. Before he embarked on the wood gate repair, Bill also installed a valance/shade over a window. He made the necessary calculations to ensure that the valance/shade would be centered on the wall and window. He also made sure that the valence was leveled. Bill is honest, meticulous and detail-oriented. If you want someone to treat your project and your home, like it's his own, I would give Bill a call.

Bill is outstanding…read more Bill is absolutely the best for woodworking and detailing custom projects with wood. Bill took time on a Saturday to talk to me about issues I was having a bathroom issue. Even though he does do that work he took 30 minutes to educate me and save big $ with another contractor. Thank you Bill

Floor Store & Design Center - Encinitas

(120 reviews)

Nice product and team. There was a blemish on one of the tiles that we noticed after the…read moreinstallation was complete. They stood behind their work and replaced the tiles right away. Happy with outcome.

When we needed new carpeting I knew exactly where to go! They did all of our floors many years ago…read moreand they stand behind all that they do. The owners are the best and they have amazing installers that care as much as the owners. I was having a hard time trying to decide how to update our stairs. The carpet is "runner style" and all of the staff was amazing at providing design choices. The install on runner and working around the wood is not easy and can look bad if not done well. Reach out to Rebecca and Mike if you need floors! Carpet, wood, ...they don't all very well. We have been a customer for over 7 years now.

IZ Flooring

(276 reviews)

I talked to several vendors and eventually I chose IZ Flooring…read more They did pretty good job and I'm very happy with them. I'd use them again if I have future needs

We had a terrific carpet buying and installation experience with IZ Flooring. We did our research…read morefirst and shopped a few different companies, but we ended up going with IZ Flooring due to their fabulous reviews and because of how quickly and professionally they responded. First, our rep Robert came to our house with tons of options and suggestions. He was able to give us a wide variety and help us select something that uniquely fit our style and budget. He was easy to get a hold of and responded quickly with any questions we had. When we came to the showroom, Robert dopped everything to lead us through the selection process. We could tell he was highly knowledgeable and much more intent on making us happy rather than upselling us on unnecessary products. When instillation day came our installers, Miguel and Israel, were also very professional and highly knowledgeable and skilled. Rarely have I seen harder workers than these two! Their attention to detail--such as lining up the carpet pattern on the stairs and making sure the cut pattern on the risers were balanced--was impressive. The entire job, including moving large furniture, was completed in two days. We couldn't be more pleased! We highly recommend this team for high quality products, professional treatment and advice, and an impressive installation experience.

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