I have been working with Lucile for over 2 years on my extensive home remodel project in Palo Alto…read more I can honestly say that I would not have made it through this process without her! She is equal parts great designer and project manager and helped me (and my contractor!) stay on schedule during the height of the pandemic. She listens and learned my style (and budget!) so well that it often feels like she is reading my mind. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her for any project.

What a pleasure it was to work with Lucile. My Eichler remodel was far more detailed than I had…read moreever imagined. Lucile and her partner Eve came up with some very creative ideas how to achieve everything that I wanted, while also being mindful of cost and maintaining the integrity of the home. They were extremely responsive and gave my job all the time and attention it needed, no matter how busy they were. As well as the actual deign of my home, Lucile had many great ideas on fittings and fixtures. She helped to keep me within a budget as well as being able to achieve the look I was after. I now have a home that not only looks beautiful but is excellent quality as well. Lucile's eye for detail and creativity turned my house into an amazing home. Thank you Lucile!

We loved working with Megan!! We got to work with Megan for our kitchen renovation and she did an…read moreamazing job! I had never done a house renovation before with a general contractor, and Megan helped me every step of the way. I gave her a very specific and short timeline that I needed the work to be done by. She went with me to multiple appointments, had frequent video chats with me and insured that we had the quality of products picked out within the appropriate amount of time to order them and get the work done. She drew out plans for me, got exact measurements, so we were never delayed in a part in our project. Multiple vendors commented on how easy it was to work with her blueprints. Throughout the project I would feel comfortable raising concerns to Megan and on multiple occasions, she spoke up on my behalf and advocated for me when I didn't feel comfortable speaking up myself. She did a great job of ensuring my initial vision was pulled through, even when we ran into redirection. She consulted with me on which products to splurge on versus what things could save me money. She helped bridge the communication between working with a contractor and someone who had never done something like this before. I highly recommend Megan not only for her style and her organization, but also for her professionalism and her advocacy. We will definitely be working with her on all our big projects to come!!

We had an incredible experience working with Megan. We were renovating our master bathroom and felt…read moreoverwhelmed with each decision. Megan jumped right into our project and designed an entirely new bathroom for us, including new floor layout, new materials, hardware etc. She made it a seamless and fun process. She instantly understood our design preferences. She absolutely transformed our sad bathroom into an incredible space that we love and enjoy each day. Even with us living in GA and her in California, she never missed a beat. We love Megan so much... we hired her to do more!

We've worked with Alice on several design projects, helping source and supply rugs for her clients'…read morehomes. She has a strong design sensibility and is very clear about the aesthetic direction she's aiming for her clients, which makes the selection process efficient and enjoyable. She is a great communicator, is well organized, and ensures her clients' needs and preferences are clearly represented throughout the process. It's evident that she cares deeply about both the design outcome and the client experience. She's a reliable and professional collaborator, and we always enjoy working with her on projects.

We've had the best experience working with Alice. As a custom cabinetry showroom, we work with many…read moredesign professionals, so we get to experience firsthand how they work, how they treat their clients, and how they work professionally with contractors, vendors, and other design professionals. Miss Alice is the tops. Not only does she create beautiful designs, but she also really cares about her clients and their homes, and it shows.

So I needed guidance to pick a trim color for my house (exterior). At first I meant to reuse the…read moreold colors but in the middle of the repainting process, it occurred to me that I'd pick a different trim color instead of staying with the old boring one. Wanting to save myself from some headache and many trips to the paint store, that's how 180 color came to my rescue. The first contact was about a minimum of 5 hrs for any work. Kathyjean made sure I understood that condition and she wouldn't go out of the meeting without a check in hands. Ok, understandable! She did make me a favor to charge me only 4 hrs minimum since what I needed from her was pretty simple. The 2 hrs meeting was professional and helpful. She helped me decide on the trim color and all of a sudden, I thought of adding an accent color, this took us about 15 min more but we were still in the time frame she allocated to me (2 hours) I was told I could use the leftover time for any advice, which I did wholeheartedly. After deciding on the colors, came the decisions about what color goes where. Kathyjean took some photos, asked me if I wanted drawings of color distribution. Yes I did want them (what's the point to have professional advice for the colors without knowing where to put them?) and yes I thought it'd take an hour or so and I'd still be within my time frame of 4 hrs I've already paid for. I'm no specialist of software or apps but I'm sure they exist in the market like coloring books. Instead, Kathyjean spent 3 hrs 1/2 (yes 210 minutes) at a designer rate, to put down 11 photos of different parts of my house with arrows pointing out where each color goes and comments that only people in the trade would understand (in-lays for a door or sashes for windows for ex) This wasted time of 3 hrs1/2 could have been avoided had Kathyjean put the client's interest first. She should have asked me to take notes with my basic drawings (note that my house is no Victorian with complicated convolutions, it's just a trim around doors and windows, and an accent color here or there), she'd have saved me the extra 1 hr 1/2 (since the 2 hrs were already paid for by her minimum charge) and save herself 1 to 2 hours of work. Frankly, when you think about it, 3 and a half hours at premium designer rate for instructions on 11 photos of door frames and windows? Plus, they are of little use for my handy guy who just needs a finished coloring book. I sincerely think this type of work could be done by Kathyjean within an hour-had she have the right tools or by a student helper working at $25/ hr, not the 5 times rate I was charged. Another thing is with her photos and distribution colors, there are many parts missing, I had to draw them, take a picture and sent them for questions and confirmation. Later a conversation with Kathyjean about her charges, i understood the reasons of her billing, saying usually her clients can't get away with 2 colors while paying so little. So what? If I've done my homework and am quick to decide, all savings would be mine. Actually to that day, i haven't tried yet those 2 colors on my walls (due to unexpected sickness) to see if I'm really happy with them. Never in our emails back and forth, Kathyjean has asked me how happy I was with our choice together, or if I needed further help. So where is the follow-up customer service? To sum up the review: As a color consultant: maybe 4-5 stars, but wait until I put the paints on, she seems to be knowledgeable. But beware of how she bills though, reminding me of lawyers turning on the timer when you start talking to them then later sending you an invoice charging you every minute spent with you. I've been in business for my whole life (now retired), I've always put my client's interest first and thought every business people would share the same ethics.

Kathyjean really helped me pull all the elements of my remodel into focus. highly recommend her!read more

We started working with Melodie Rubin end of last year due to our own lack of ideas, resources and…read morecreativity and it's been a great ongoing project ever since. She has wonderful ideas that I would have never thought of myself which is exactly what we needed. We asked her if we could work on a room-to-room basis, since it's easier for us to budget and she's been very flexible with our needs. On top of all this, she is a great and energetic lady and fun to work with. Since she knows us and our tastes and preferences very well now, the pieces and combinations she recommends to us are right on the spot.

I had the pleasure to partner with Melodie Rubin from House of Ruby on a recent residential…read moreinterior design installation. Melodie is excellent at executing her complete design vision for a room while having an incredible eye for detail. She has a great personality, is easy to work with, and makes designing your home a fun and creative experience. She is an up and coming designer and budget friendly right now, but her prices will surely rise as she becomes more in demand. If you want beautiful interior design for your home, book her now. I highly recommend hiring House of Ruby!

Can I give 6 stars? Corine is the loveliest human and is so, so talented. I 100% recommend anyone…read morethinking about it to reach out to her! Working with her is a delight in every way. She is easy and fun and pours everything into her projects and relationships. We had such a hard time working with our contractor on our reno, and I was so grateful for all of my time and back and forth with Corine because she, by contrast, was a dream. I honestly don't understand how any human can be so good at paint colors. What on planet earth is harder than paint colors!!?! Corine has this incredible talent for it -- she would flip through a deck (nay, decks!) and immediately narrow down to a few choices and then every single time for us, the perfect color was in there. One of my favorite things about how our renovation turned out and the thing I got the most compliments on is our paint colors. It's super clear that Corine loves design and something really cool about her is she wants her clients to have exactly what they want. Her tastes aside (she beautiful taste, obviously), she's just not one of those designers who only has one look/one vibe. She can deliver on anything and make it look amazing. I would work her again a million times over and had to come and leave a review. If your hesitant about working with a designer (as I was) give Corine a try and thank me later haha

We purchased our home in 2014 and have used CM Natural Designs on two separate occasions - for…read moredesigning services/furniture/paint as well as for two total bathroom renovations. To say we would use her team in the future is an absolute guarantee. When doing our research on designers, we knew we needed someone who was confident in their design aesthetic but flexible with ours, mindful but creative with budget considerations, and a brand/company who was passionate, professional, and hands-on - this IS CM Natural Designs. From the moment we decided to move forward, Corine and her team were ready and available to answer all of our logistical/design questions - they were professional, worked with our deadlines, SUPER organized, and the attention to detail was always evident in everything she and her team did. For our master bathroom, she helped us envision the look and feel and manipulated the space/design to reflect that. We wanted ours to be a complete juxtaposition between masculine (industrial look and feel of bathroom hardware and shower door) and feminine design elements (brushed gold details/decorative lighting). To say this was accomplished would be an understatement. We LOVE our bathrooms. The whole experience with CM Natural Designs, from start to finish, was as effortless as any renovation could possibly be. As there are ALWAYS bumps in the process of any renovation (i.e. contractor issues, unexpected costs, ect.), Corine and her team took ownership of our project and handled it with poise and professionalism from start to finish. We will absolutely use her team in the future and cannot recommend her company enough.

I collaborated with Jennifer Jones and the Niche Interiors team on a luxury residential project…read morewhere I served as the Project Architect, and I would gladly work with them again. Jennifer and her team were deeply collaborative, responsive, and genuinely attuned to the architectural intent of the project. It felt like we were working as one design team. They brought thoughtful deeply personal/original ideas to the table while translating the clients' wish list into a home that feels timeless, environmentally conscious, and distinctly their own. That same level of care carried through installation and the final photography. Their attention to detail was exceptional, the installation was completed on schedule, and the finished space reflected the design vision beautifully. Niche Interiors combines strong design instincts with excellent communication and follow-through. I highly recommend them to both homeowners and fellow design professionals.

I can't recommend Jennifer and the team at Niche Interiors highly enough! They have an incredible…read moreeye, but what really sets them apart is how well they listen and understand how you actually want to live in your space. Jen helped me turn my new house into a home that truly feels like me. She was thoughtful about my budget, knew where it was worth spending and where I could save, and helped me make choices I felt confident about rather than overwhelmed by. The entire Niche team has a wonderful ability to pull together furniture, colors, textures, and pieces I already owned in a way I never would have thought of myself. I love my new home. Thank you, Jen and the Niche team!

Erin transformed our space into a sleek, modern sanctuary with her minimalist touch. Her eye for…read moreclean lines, neutral tones, and functional design made every detail purposeful and elegant. Erin listened to our needs and created a space that feels both calming and sophisticated. If you love simplicity with style, she's the perfect choice. Highly recommend!

If it weren't for Erin, I'm pretty sure I would have just about given up on my home remodel by now…read more I am in the process of completely revamping a one-story 3 bedroom house. While I have always loved looking at home design stores and shopping for cool vintage pieces, I've never been able to tie entire spaces together in a cohesive way and thought hiring a designer would make sense. The thing I soon realized after talking to multiple design firms is that most of them only seem to care about two things: 1) your design budget and 2) your willingness to let them control construction work. And here's the thing, I get it. If I were an interior designer, I'd want someone to give me $10,000+ just for design and all the keys to the kingdom. It'd be easier for me. But I am not. I am just your average thirty-something who is finally establishing their first real entire house of their own, does not have an endless design budget, and actually wants to be actively involved in the process of remodeling. I wanted someone who I could bring a bunch of ideas to and guide me on what fits together and what doesn't, and teach me how to make a place feel like a beautifully tailored home as opposed to a hodgepodge of stuff that looks cool. Someone who could help keep me on track, troubleshoot problems, and weigh in on decisions. Enter Erin. Erin is like that one really kind and patient friend you always go to when you need someone to honestly and thoughtfully tell you what is gonna look good or not look good on you, or in this case, your home. She will never make you feel inferior for how much you are able to spend, or dumb for suggesting certain ideas. She is just gonna calmly talk you through figuring out all the thousands of small and large decisions that come along with a remodel so it's not quite so daunting and overwhelming. It is truly so much easier and so much more fun to have her on your team. She is currently based in Brooklyn and we are able to get a ton of work done through weekly virtual meetings. She offers different design hour packages that are flexible enough to meet whatever needs, budget, and degree of desire to be actively involved in the process you may have. I am using her for everything from interior design to exterior paint colors to weighing in on landscaping. So, please do not book up all her hours because I plan on using a lot of them. Once we finish each phase of the remodel, I'll update this review with pictures of the before and after.