I recently had the pleasure of working with Cristina on a home renovation project. She is…read moreprofessional, patient, kind, and has a great eye for detail. We worked together to update 3 bathrooms and to add finishing touches to the bedrooms, kitchen, and living room of what was a bland, builder's grade flip. Cristina has excellent taste and put together a plan for each room that took into account my style and preferences while elevating the space to feel elegant, cohesive, and serene. I was also impressed with her vendor team, all of whom were skilled, communicative, and punctual. If you are a demanding, slightly neurotic perfectionist (raises hand sheepishly), know that Cristina will address all your questions and concerns promptly and thoughtfully.

I can't say enough good things about Cristina and CxS Designs. She adapts seamlessly to her…read moreclients' pace--whether moving quickly or in stages--and is always responsive, creative, and mindful of both style and budget. She's transformed our living spaces to reflect our taste and the unique layout of each room. Guests now walk in and immediately say "wow." Her range is remarkable: from rethinking lighting and couch placement to suggesting small but impactful touches--like a dish that looks beautiful on a coffee table while also serving as a practical snack tray. Her vendor team is also top-notch; they transformed our walls and lighting in under two hours, and the results were incredible. Cristina brings a positive attitude, great ideas, and a level of service that makes every project a pleasure. We're absolutely thrilled and can't wait to work with her on more rooms. Highly recommend her for projects both big and small.

Cynthia is the best! I have worked with a number of interior designers over the years and have…read morenever been more pleased. Whether doing a start-to-finish project or just a few pieces, Cynthia works tirelessly to please her clients. She was extremely accommodating, meeting me at different showrooms or in my home. She was never pushy or impatient, and she worked with me on a budget. When we were doing installations, she was always there to oversee the work and keep the contractors in line. I am so pleased with the results and receive many compliments from visitors to my home. If I have projects to do in the future, I will definitely call Cynthia. PS. If you look at the photos, you will see the work Cynthia did on my Santa Monica condo. Not only did she help me with the furniture, accent pieces and fabrics, but she designed the chandelier, had it fabricated and installed. It (and the rest of my house) is beautiful as a result of her work.

We used Cynthia at CJ Design to help us revise our Kitchen / Den during a remodel a few years ago…read more Cynthia is great! She is thoughtful and responsive and took the time to understand our tastes and needs. We have continued to use her services on an hourly basis at various times over the years to help us find new fabrics to recover furniture, paint colors and furniture as needed. A remodel is a massive undertaking and having someone available who can help narrow the choices to develop a consistent color and style palate (so any choice you make will work), is worth its weight in gold. You don't have to worry that it will go horribly wrong and it saves time and sanity. You can feel great using Cynthia.

I wanted to update my review, so this is part 2. Our house…read moresold after three weekends!! Even though it's been a tough market and we had tons of rain at every open house, we still had around 38 people/groups come by to see the house. In the end, our house sold for OVER asking price! Thank you so much, Cindy!! I think the staging made all the difference :)

Cindy Dole with Storybook Styling is amazing. She has impeccable taste, a great eye and is so…read morewonderful to work with. She helped me select and purchase wall art for every room in my entire home. She patiently worked with me to select the perfect pieces, helped me with the placement of the art and ordered it all. She has such great style and a wonderful sense of design. It was so easy, and she has made my home look fabulous. If you are selling your home and need staging OR redecorating your house and need design/decor advice - I strongly recommend you contact Cindy Dole. I am so happy that I did.

Susie is so creative and has a unique artistic eye and sensibility which we really resonated with…read more We have been so happy with her work. I've never worked with someone more organized and prepared! She has a huge binder with all of the info and plans, etc, for our kitchen and living room. I only wish our contractor and architect were as responsible, timely and had the same sense of follow-through! Susie brings a fresh take on design - I don't think anything she does is cookie-cutter, and that's what we wanted. We live in Laurel Canyon, and value originality and not looking like our house belongs in a bland catalog. Susie's design involves little pops of originality, along with very tasteful choices in the style of our house. I wish I could post photos of the finished product but we are still waiting for the contractor to fix some problems with the exterior sheathing currently, before we can install the new kitchen. I also should add, Susie worked with us intently on what would be functional for our family, as well as look great. I never felt like she was sacrificing function in order to look cool. I highly recommend Susie. She really kept us on track and helped us from feeling overwhelmed by all the choices that needed to be made in the design process. I look forward to posting the final reveal photos!

TLDR: We used Susie's consultation services and are very happy! I would highly recommend this…read moreparticular service to anyone who is stuck and wants professional guidance to move forward. My family and I live in an open-concept house and have been struggling with how to make it feel functional and "homey".  The main obstacles were defining living/dining zones, adding storage, and making our short ceilings feel...not so short.  As this was our first experience using a designer, we opted for a consultation (where Susie gives direction/recommendations but we execute). She came to our house for 1.5 hours and brainstormed, shared product recommendations, and even helped us rearrange our existing furniture to a layout that made more sense.  This consultation alone broke some of our mental blocks and enabled us to create a new space using most of what we already own. I will definitely use Susie's other services too as we continue to grow in our house. Susie was easy to talk to, collaborative, and offered creative solutions. I also really appreciate her thoughtfulness when recommending products (i.e. offering ideas that make sense for our life-stage / budget).

I got three quotes, all comparable, and I chose Nesting Dolls because they seemed excited to do the…read morestaging in our downtown condo. It's a very modern condo, all glass and steel, and I wanted someone who understood the aesthetic and was willing to work with me. Anna was confident her staging would help us sell the condo in a very difficult market, and she was right! The condo staged beautifully and looked sunny and comfortable and welcoming. Nesting dolls worked well with our building management, which can be difficult in a condo. Easy in and out as agreed. We just closed escrow. I strongly recommend Anna and Nesting Dolls to stage you home for sale. Five stars!

The immediate impression was negative.. the vibe and energy was more negative, you looked at my dog…read morewith a disgusted look on your face. 2 others felt the same exact way, not a professional way to start off an interaction.... Comical to all of us involved how your price for the main house was exactly the same for the guest house, Not sure what your reasoning was and honestly I could care less,... the main house square footage compared to the guest house was almost 3 times the size I wouldn't hire you if you were the last person on the planet to stage my home...

I highly recommend Ms. Hakimi's services. As payroll administrator and company counsel, I was able…read moreto witness her performance firsthand. There wasn't a moment that she wasn't at her desk, working hard and implementing masterful designs into AutoCAD. I developed even greater respect for Debra when she told me about her high regards for building codes. She is adamant about following standards to the dot and will never sacrifice quality and legality in the architectural process. Finally, Ms. Hakimi is very organized and efficient. There have been times in her career when she was assigned a project with very short notice, but she came through and her work shined. Now that's dedication!

I am a first-time home owner and am in the process of doing a condo renovation on a very limited…read morebudget and timeline. Having Debra as my architect has helped me tremendously in staying on time, on budget, and meeting my deadlines. She's helped envision beautiful and creative design options for my space layout and kitchen design. My space is somewhat small and her creativity and mastery of her craft really shined in all the options she offered despite such constraints. Her attention to detail really showed in her interactions with my contractors in making sure they had all the information they needed. She's fast too -- she did an entire sizing in less than one hour! Thank you so much for everything!

I've recently gotten to collaborate with Elfia and have been impressed by her approach to design…read more She has a strong eye and can pull together a thoughtful, cohesive look quickly, something that's harder to do than it sounds. She's also incredibly driven and resourceful. Whether it's a tough project or a quick solution, she knows how to make things happen and follows through. On top of that, she's genuinely kind and supportive, which says a lot about how she shows up professionally. Elfia is definitely someone to call if you're looking for a designer who is both talented and reliable.

Elfia has an incredible eye for design and a true talent for creating spaces that are both stylish…read moreand livable. From the very beginning, they took the time to understand my vision, lifestyle, and personal taste. Every suggestion she made -- from the color palette and furniture choices to the small finishing touches -- reflected a thoughtful approach and deep understanding of design harmony. Communication was seamless throughout the entire process. Elfia kept me updated at every stage, welcomed feedback, and made adjustments quickly when needed. I was especially impressed by their ability to balance aesthetics with practicality -- the space not only looks stunning but functions perfectly for my everyday needs. Everything was completed on time and within budget, with an attention to detail that truly exceeded my expectations. " I couldn't be happier with the results and would highly recommend Elfia to anyone looking to transform their home with creativity, professionalism, and heart.

I had the pleasure of meeting Suzanne last summer and found her to be warm, attentive and…read morediscerning even BEFORE I knew what she did for work. No detail is too small for her to turn her attention and consideration to... she moved TWO plants and changed the entire feel of my office. A few months ago I needed to change up some things in my space and Suzanne took my existing furniture and rearranged it to open up my office - it feels more spacious, more functional, and I have more clients that want to come in than ever... thanks to Suzanne and her feng shui mastery! I can highly recommend her as someone who will reimagine your space and LISTEN to you... but also give you the encouragement you need to open up to whatever new opportunities the universe has in store for you :) Call and you won't regret it!

"Suzanne Bank brought her astonishing talent to my rescue and I can't thank her enough. She added…read moreelements to my project that made the ordinary, extraordinary. Her discernment and the discriminating taste were what was needed to make my development a viable property that anyone would be proud to own. Because of her design talent and Feng Shui ability, my property has become more desirable and valuable."