Jill stepped in to help me with my tee-tiny 400 sq foot apartment, which has a lot of logistical…read morechallenges. Furniture needed to fit together just right, and available storage was very limited. I also wanted to refresh my interior style and replace all my IKEA pieces with better-made ones, but was also working on a budget. After getting a total brain cramp from trying to figure it out on my own, I reached out to Jill after reading her great Yelp reviews. Jill's thoughtful design of my limited space (literally, down to the inch) allowed me to fit in all the seating and storage space I need and still keep the space airy and open. Her knowledge of the best stores, manufacturers and styles for my vision and budget ended up saving me a lot of money and headaches in the long run. We've had a lot of fun working together with Pinterest boards, sharing ideas and looking at colors. Not only has Jill helped with this project enormously, but she taught me so much about decorating and design in the process. And her price is certainly fair for a professional service. I've been recommending Jill to every friend who moves in to a new place. If you're considering getting help with your home, definitely call her for a consultation!

We really lucked out in finding Jill when we moved to the city a few months ago. We arrived with…read morebasically nothing and had no idea what to do with our new apartment. For weeks we lived on an air mattress and plastic folding chairs, then one day we found Jill's awesome website and gave her a call. She came over, saw our sad state of affairs and got to work immediately. From the beginning, Jill really got what we liked and didn't like, helped us organize and clarify our sometimes vague and scattered ideas, and was very accurate in estimating our costs and timeline. She was hands-on and responsive, and she took a lot of pressure off us by arranging painters, handymen and furniture orders. Jill is so great at what she does. In a short period of time, she transformed our ho-hum empty apartment into an awesome space that's totally comfortable yet always ready for a fancy party. We love having people over now! Thanks, Jill!

I recently contacted Rochelle Interiors to give me advice on a small job. Most only want large…read morejobs, all I needed was one room. She was happy to help and got back to me quickly. Within five minutes of walking in the room, she already had good recommendations on what would work better. I tried her suggestions and it looks great. She has also been quick to respond to my follow up questions. I would highly recommend her. I would definitely use her again. Kim Martinek

We moved into our house several months ago and I was not happy with the wall color. It did not go…read morewell with the floors. Not only did Rochelle help me find the perfect color, she taught me a lot about the process. I could not be happier with the result. She is a dream to work with and I would not hesitate to call upon her for future projects.

I had a great experience working with Annie and the rest of the team at ALI to furnish my home…read more I recently purchased a new construction home, and wanted help with furnishing the space. I loved the space as it was built and didn't want extensive changes, but window treatments were important to me -- the house has more windows than walls and didn't come with any way to cover them up -- which ultimately necessitated some remodeling. After selecting and interviewing 6 design firms based on their reviews and portfolios, I brought on Annie and her team to help. From the beginning of the process, I was impressed by Annie's depth of knowledge, her solution-oriented mindset, and her commitment to matching the space to my needs. Throughout the process, I found Annie and her team a delight to work with. They were always friendly, prepared, and efficient. More importantly to me, they were deeply collaborative. There were times when I knew exactly what I wanted (e.g. laying out a project space or cabinetry for an entertainment center), even showing up with custom specs or sketches, and Annie's team adopted them and made them happen. On the other hand, there were times when I struggled to decide on something, and they stepped in and offered their own recommendations. They were great at both, and switched effortlessly as needed. Even for things outside of ALI's scope, nothing gave Annie pause, and she always had someone on speed dial to solve the problem. My home has high vaulted windows, and I told Annie up front that I wanted motorized shades. She immediately agreed that made sense (another designer I spoke with seemed overwhelmed by the prospect), and subsequently brought in a general contractor, a drapery fabricator, and an installer. Not only were they also all friendly, reliable, and efficient, but they shared Annie's collaborative style. I felt shared ownership over the solutions we came up with, and the end result is fantastic -- it looks like it could have been built with the house. I would happily bring any of them back for future work. End-to-end, the whole project took about 14 months until installation (with a few stragglers), a month behind Annie's initial target. We were also slightly under budget, which surprised me. Throughout the process, Annie offered great options mostly at or around the target price, but often included a higher-end option. In some cases, I *loved* those options and chose to go over budget. But even though we ended up well over budget on cost of goods, we were so far under budget on time billing and other costs that it more than made up for it, a reflection of her team's efficiency. But most importantly, I am delighted with the results. Everything is beautiful, comfortable, works for my needs, and filled with creative touches that I would never have selected on my own. I feel like I got exactly what I wanted out of the process, and I would happily bring Annie and her team back if I need interior help in the future.

We've had the pleasure of working with Annie and her team at ALI on two design projects over the…read morepast three years. Her creativity and vision combined with her great expertise brought our homes to life in unique and beautiful ways. We first teamed up with Annie on an extensive remodel of our historic San Francisco home that included a full kitchen/dining area gutting, multiple new bathrooms, paint, art consulting and soft goods throughout. Our architect had recommended ALI based on Annie's experience updating historic homes like ours, but what stood out for us was how direct and organized her process was from day one, including a high level of budget transparency. One of the highlights of working with Annie over the course of this two-year project was her ability to cater to our preferences while also pushing us out of our comfort zone when she saw the opportunity for something really special. Two years into living in our home, many of our favorite elements are those things we never would have considered had she not nudged us toward them. Another strength of Annie's was listening to our needs when it came to functionality--with two young boys at home, durability and practicality were often a factor for us. In those cases, Annie managed to produce designs that elegantly and creatively addressed those needs, from hidden pull-out drawers for toy storage in a custom sofa to upholstery fabrics that are durable while still feeling luxurious. Annie's lighting selection and sense of color were also highlights for us. The fixtures she helped us select for our foyer and living room are far from simple sources of light, they are true works of art, hand-made by artisans from her unique repertoire of craftspeople. As for color, she pushed us (in a good way) to consider applications that initially felt dramatic but ultimately turned those areas into visually lush spaces that we love to be in. Our second project with Annie and team was for our vacation home in Wine Country, involving mainly soft goods and design consulting for both indoor and outdoor areas. Outdoors included new construction of a kitchen and pool with surrounding living areas. In contrast to our San Francisco home with all of its historic embellishments and the design to match, the Sonoma home is all modern, clean lines. Annie didn't skip a beat in pivoting to a more relaxed, organic style befitting of the more rural terroir. Whether indoors or out, the resulting spaces are comfortable yet elegant, and once again Annie delivered designs that are both beautiful yet functional. Annie and team helped turn both of our houses into homes that we love living in and that visitors constantly compliment us on. From managing the myriad details passing between us and our architect and contractor during construction, to presenting us with furniture and lighting pieces that we fell in love with, Annie made our renovation journeys inspiring and fun and we've been enjoying the results ever since.

Yami is a wonderful person to work with. I felt she understood what I wanted and she was helpful…read morewith her skills to still steer me in the right direction to come up with an organic an excellent design for the remodeling of my home. Creative, fun and professional. Anita P.

Love working with Yami!! Over the years we have staged and sold a number of places together.read more

This was my first time working with an interior designer and Amanda was an absolute dream to work…read morewith. She put together the most amazing design concepts to choose from and created the cozy, boho luxe space I was envisioning (only better than I could've imagined). She managed to do the impossible, designing four rooms within one large space---living room, guest area, dining, and home office. She also transformed my bedroom! I pinch myself every time I come home. I feel so lucky to live here. Thank you Amanda! :)

Amanda was the perfect person to refresh our office spaces. She was so easy to work with and very…read moreflexible in how we would work together. She asked great questions before starting the project to understand how the space is used and the personality of our company and the employees. She nailed it right from the start. The staff is so thrilled with the transformation I know they are happily leaving the comfort of their own homes to come work in our beautiful offices. You will be so happy you hired Amanda!!

Kim helped me fulfill my longtime dream of becoming a successful real estate investor! She worked…read moretirelessly to evaluate and ultimately find a profitable property with huge potential, and she negotiated the price below asking (not an easy task in Marin County!). She was invaluable in sharing her extensive knowledge about renovations, giving me quality design feedback, and sharing her vast resources of renovation professionals. As a design professional myself, I am impressed with Kim's creativity, style and understanding of residential design. When it came time to place my beautifully renovated property back on the market, she understood how to market it, showcasing what matters most to buyers with her impeccable style and taste. The property sold quickly and over ask in a tough market! During the entire process of buying, renovating, and selling my first investment property, Kim was always available to answer my endless questions or help me solve problems. There are not many real estate agents who are able to fill all the roles that she was able to fill with such professionalism and kindness. Kim is not only a savvy real estate agent, but she is also an incredibly patient and compassionate person who was able to keep me calm and encourage me to take my first leap of faith! I could not have done it without her and I am so excited to work with her again on my next real estate adventures! I highly recommend Kim to anyone looking to get the best offer on their property by making just a few smart design touches, OR for anyone who needs a realtor who can give you a creative vision of a potential property.

I've worked with Kim for probably over 10 years as a home stager for her many listings. And, as…read moresomeone who has worked with countless agents, I can say that there is just no one like Kim Baskind. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to a friend or anyone selling their home. Kim truly is a creative genius. She takes hold of a project, no matter how big or small and takes ownership of it like no other. She finds the most affordable and clever options to almost any problem that could come up. She finds creative solutions. Kim can take a house, no matter how big, small, or funky, (no matter what could be wrong with it!) and she will find the most creative, beautiful, affordable solution possible to elevate it. She has countless resources she uses. She can find anything and she does so quickly and efficiently. She has also become more than adept with color and creates a beautiful, cohesive color story throughout all of her homes. She makes our job so much easier and working with her is truly a pleasure. The product we are able to produce, as stagers working on her listings, is above and beyond any of the listings we do with other agents. Kim truly cares. She is hard-working and follows through all the way to the end. She cares about her clients. She cares about their final result. She cares about the bottom line and she cares about creating beauty. She is always patient and professional and has a wonderful sense of humor. All of us here at The Ride Studio could not love her more. Michelle Bevilacqua, Owner The Ride Studio

Lisa has a great "eye" for color and design. She is also fun to work with! My husband and I were…read moretrying to pick out a fabric for a new couch and had picked out a few favorites. Lisa proposed a fabric totally different than ours and we would never have thought of - and it was perfect! Classy and contemporary, we both loved it. She also has great connections and resources for painters, etc. We recommend using Lisa for interior design.

We contacted Lisa to help us with our first major improvements to our house, including repainting,…read morerecarpeting, buying furniture, extensive lighting and remodeling our fireplace. We had never worked with an interior designer before and honestly didn't know where to start. We also had significant budget constraints that we had to stick to. Lisa guided us every step of the way. She helped us find a great contractor and facilitated/managed communications with all vendors. She helped us find paint colors that have completely transformed our house. And our fireplace is incredible! I can't imagine having gone through this experience without Lisa's keen aesthetic sense, constant communication, and sensitivity to the inevitable stressors of remodeling. Thank you Lisa!

We are so happy that we engaged Jentry McGraw as our lead design consultant on our new home…read moreconstruction! The process was straightforward. - Jenny first took the time to understand our preferences (actually, helped us learn what we liked!). For each design decision, several selection options were presented, at various price points. Once our selections were made, she really worked to make sure that the delivered items and as-built installations were executed as intended - working with our contractors (pushing and insisting!) when the result was not up to par or as designed. This was invaluable, as we were living on the opposite coast during construction! Jentry McGraw helped us with selection of every interior and exterior color and finish, with flooring, cabinetry, plumbing fixtures, lighting, tile, appliances, floor coverings and furniture. A bonus, my wife joined Jenny and one of her staff members on their annual North Carolina showroom tour, spending a couple of days seeking inspiration for the key furniture and decor pieces!

We had not previously used a designer on our small home renovation projects, but knew that we…read moredidn't have the skill set to tackle our newly-completed downstairs remodel without help. We found Jenny and her team via her online portfolio, and it was immediately clear that we hit the jackpot with her. Our project included removing a weight-bearing wall to open up the kitchen and dining room, and expanding the kitchen into the adjacent laundry room and powder room, significantly altering the layout of our downstairs. We also replaced the downstairs flooring and lighting, and converted a wood burning fireplace into a beautiful focal point with a built in gas fireplace. When we saw the value that Jenny brings to a project, we also renovated 3 bedroom closets, and replaced baseboard, trim, paint, and fixtures in the primary bedroom. Jenny and her team are beyond amazing. They organized an extensive scope of work, clarifying who was responsible for each step, whether builder, her team, or client. She followed up on every detail, handled all the vendors, and kept to the ambitious timeline. Jenny quickly got a sense of our taste, and presented beautiful design options each step of the way. We feel our final project is truly ours, reflecting us perfectly, though we never had to go to a tile store or home furnishing shop, which we had clarified was our preference. The Jentry McGraw team was on-site weekly during construction, and Jenny used her excellent people skills and rapport with our builders to settle for nothing short of excellence. This included fine attention to detail and positioning of built-in features, things that I could not envision in the building phase, but definitely would have noticed being askew or off-center in the final build. We are absolutely thrilled with our final project, and know without a doubt that we could not have accomplished it without Jenny and her team. We feel great about having invested in a designer to guide our project. We'll use Jenny and her team for any of our renovations going forward; they are absolutely awesome!

We were so fortunate to find Juliana - she transformed our lackluster townhouse into a modern, cozy…read morehome that feels so warm, spacious and inviting. From concept to execution, Juliana guided us through each step (floors, paint, hardware, furniture, lighting, etc.) and provided options and suggestions for each element along the way. She has deep relationships with myriad contractors, subcontractors and high-end suppliers in the Bay Area, so she was able to call in subject matter experts to weigh in on the more complex aspects of our remodel. Juliana is incredibly warm, generous, creative, and easy to work with. We highly recommend her for any interior design project and will use her again in the future.

Juliana had great ideas and suggestions for our kitchen remodel. We would have never have thought…read moreto move the refrigerator or kitchen door. It gave us much more space and looks amazing. The cabinets and fixtures she choose are beautiful. She was responsive, a great communicator and problem solver. We highly recommend her!!!

Had a wonderful experience working with Rich! He found pockets of space I didn't know were hiding…read morein my kitchen and bath. Rich's design instincts are spot on. He understood my habits, lifestyle, and quirks, and turned all of that into a space that feels intentional, functional, and completely livable. I especially appreciated the attention to communication and on site supervision. Thanks so much!!

Thanks to Rich Di Cola... I LOVE my kitchen!…read more I love the faucet! Thank you for insisting we get it! I love my spice drawer! I love the cabinets! Everyone who has seen them admires them! I love all the drawers! I love the pantry! We both love the microwave drawer! Who knew? Thank you so much Rich! We would never have had this kitchen without your wise & valuable advice & assistance!