Kanika is an extremely talented designer, and I can't recommend her enough!…read more We bought a house in March 2020 - signed the contract days before covid stay at home orders. My husband and I then spent two years working from home together in our front room (we call it the study now) without any rhyme or reason, just putting our desks wherever they fit, because it all happened so quickly. It was awkward and ugly, cords and monitors everywhere, and not a great look for people walking in our front door. The whole time, I was thinking, "when this is done and at least one of us goes back to the office, I want to make this room into a nice space to read and relax, and also to WFH when I have to." That's where Kanika comes in. I tried changing the place up on my own, but every choice I made seemed to make my space uglier and more awkward. It was time to hire a professional. That decision was worth every penny. In the end, my project turned out to be slightly bigger than just one room. I enlisted Kanika's help in choosing flooring, baseboards and paint for the whole house, furniture for my entire downstairs (we were still using the old living room furniture left by the previous owners), and light fixtures throughout. She was easy to work with and understood immediately what I was going for. My study is a real showstopper now - the walls are this deep blue color that looks amazing, she designed a gorgeous custom bookshelf that makes perfect use of the space, and she picked a couch that is the perfect size, just the right color, and so comfortable. And we still managed to get a desk in there for those WFH days. Literally just the other day, I was on a Zoom with someone and thought "this room behind me is so pretty, it looks like a fake background." But it's real, and in my house! And it wouldn't have happened without Kanika. The paint color she helped me pick for my bedroom is something I never would have chosen on my own, but I still regularly think about how nice it looks whenever I go in there. Same with the color of the living room couch, I'd never have found it on my own, but now that I have it, I love it. She knows her stuff. Kanika's husband Adi runs the business side of things. He managed the project, hiring contractors and keeping everything on schedule. The work was done on time, and he kept us in the loop, patiently answering any concerns or questions. And, no shenanigans with the final cost. Really, hiring Kanika Design was a great decision for us.

I had the opportunity to work with Kanika Design as their contractor. I have a wonderful experience…read morewith them. I love the way they work. They are super clean and dedicated so much time at the job side. I recommended them 100%. You cannot go wrong with them.

Almost three months now since I received my sofa and I still can't believe how much I really like…read moreit. It is just so comfortable that I don't want to get up from it. I had been looking for a while now to replace a rather "lived in" sofa and I couldn't find anything out there I really liked, that is until I came across "WhatARoom". Their numerous custom designs, sizes, incredible fabrics and seating comfort choices available I knew I was at the right place. I was a bit hesitant about buying without trying/seeing as I'm from out of state but through many back-and-forth emails with staff I felt at ease with my decision. Delivery was fantastic too and the care taken by the delivery company was perfect.

I purchased my first adult couch from them about 10 years ago. No more hand-me-downs. What A Room…read moremakse your coach to your customization so everything's going to fit exactly as you need. Their customer service is great and they're responsive. They have lots of fabric to choose from and most are machine washable. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because of the price. They ain't cheap - but most things in this world that last long aren't. If you're considering buying new couches, drop by and test out their cushions, it may only cost you the loose change in your pockets.

This is an 8 month overdue review. It's been on my to-do list since having my 3rd child and I have…read moreto share how life changing it has been since having Monica and her team help us sort our home and give us space back! If you have a multigenerational home, Monica can be so incredibly helpful to your parents, you and your kids. She can discuss options sensitively to aging parents and also thoughtfully include your kids in a new routine of helping the household. She reorganised our kitchen so that my young kids can help unload the dishwasher easily. They also now do their own laundry. And take ownership of their things and keeping their room tidy. Monica's team is also so kind and helpful to work with. They are respectful and completely non judgmental. I really appreciate how quickly and thoroughly they work. Monica also has amazing sense of making a home flow more easily and rearranging things to give more space and natural movement. Her design input has also been really appreciated and exactly what I needed when I was near the end of my pregnancy and needed someone to take initiative and follow through. She gave me options and storage solutions that have really improved how we organize the home. Thank you Monica and your team for helping us get ready for baby and I look forward to working with them again in the future.

Monica is a kind and thoughtful professional who made magic happen for us as we prepare to welcome…read moreour first child. She's great at listening to concerns and finding solutions, and will work with you no matter what crazy things you get up to... like our dog paw wiping station. In just 3 sessions, we tackled the kitchen, living and dining rooms, and guest rooms. It was inspiring working with her! I decluttered with excitement in between sessions, looking forward to her advice in organizing and styling the space. Our place is so much more airy, flows better, and most everything has a home. I would recommend Monica to anyone looking to upgrade the form OR function of their spaces.

I can't say enough about Caitlin, she is a fantastic designer and a pleasure to work with. She is…read moreeasy going, has a great sense of styles, and is very professional. We hired her a few years ago when my wife wanted help selecting paint colors for 4 bedrooms, living room, and hallways. It was just a small job and I wasn't sure we needed help for such a task. What a difference it makes having a designer help! She walked through each room, got a good sense of us, the function of each space, and what furnishings (designs/colors) needed matching. The end result was great. So when it was time to remodel both the master and hall bathrooms a couple years layer, we had her consult at our house, and then at a couple of stores. We met at a tile store to look through and select everything. She helps de-sress the design decisions (my wife and I joke that she saves marriages by being the design intermediary). She also went with us to pick out cabinets at one of her"go-to" stores that has budget pricing with better quality and options than the big box stores. We opted to have her do design drawings of the tile layouts...do that!! I had thought about saving the money and doing it with my own CAD software. Her drawings have been invaluable in communicating with the tile installer. We're doing our kitchen in the near future and will count on her for guidance. A very satisfied customer, Tom

We met Caitlin and walked through our potential project with her. She shared some practical and…read moreclever ideas for our remodel, and was responsive and prompt in our communications. We also spoke with two of her references in detail and they were both extremely impressed with her work and collaborative style. Ultimately we decided not to move forward with the project, but we're glad that we met Caitlin and would be confident in her capability and work style based on our interactions and reference research.

Unbelievable!! Janice came to my home and helped be select colors and ideas for my remodel. I was…read moregoing to paint the kitchen cabinets white and bring in that color into a half bath, Janice said don't bring the kitchen into your bathroom. She was so right!! I ended up painting my cabinets a beautiful color she selected and not just white and the bathroom a rich brown. Janice knows what's in and that won't date down the road. I've used a lot of designers in the past but she is really the BEST!!!! I've been a real estate agent for 48 years and recommend her if you want the best!!!!

Amazing work! Janet did a lime wash painting technique in my bedroom. It looks absolutely gorgeous…read more Janet took our vague idea of what we wanted and worked with us to determine the perfect colors and technique. Her knowledge of design, paint color theory and techniques was valuable. The end result speaks for itself. Janet is friendly and easy to work with.

What can I say, this woman is amazing! She can walk into a room and see immediately how to balance…read morethe space. Her taste is impeccable yet realistic and she is extremely EFFICIENT. She just doesn't waste any time! Heather was a great listener, while helping us with our massive remodel. She incorporates the rules of design with your own style (not just her tastes) while kindly steering you away from potential design disaster (had you gone with some of your more outlandish ideas!) Whenever my husband and I would come to her with opposing design ideas, she'd listen carefully then explain how the rules of design applied to our ideas. This information easily settled our disputes and took the emotion out of our decisions. I can't recommend Heather highly enough, she's smart, funny, has a great personality- our whole family enjoyed having her around.

I highly recommend Heather, so if you are in need of organization with design in mind, reach out to…read moreher. I first contacted Heather when I was pregnant 6 years ago. All of the baby paraphernalia coming into my home was overwhelming. One of our key projects was designing the nursery closet with a custom shelf system, which is still functional today. As a mother of 5, Heather shares a wealth of information on how to organize a home, and make it aesthetically pleasing. About every 2 years I ask for Heather's help on a new project. Heather is very efficient, and each hour with her we accomplish so much! If you are on the fence about working with an organization and design professional, call Heather!

Cherie is the consummate professional. She listens carefully…read moreto her clients and delivers based on the clients taste and goals. She has made our home both comfortable and incredibly warm with exquisite quality and a reflection of our goals. She is THE BEST.

This is right in my backyard and I visited it for the first time with a friend who was visiting…read more Lovely lovely store! Beautiful unique pieces for the home. I highly recommend checking it out. Cherie deserves your consideration and business.

The design team here is 100% top quality. The world of experience that Ron Martino brings to the…read moretable is something that Silicon Valley is lucky to have access to. Martino's only works with the best. Collaborating color, style and earth to your project is their skill and believe me they are masters.

I have had the pleasure of working and collaborating with Acadia Architecture on several projects,…read moreand every experience has been exceptional. Davide is a true visionary. His creativity, ability to see the bigger picture, and talent for turning ideas into thoughtfully designed spaces truly set him apart. He brings an incredible level of passion, innovation, and expertise to every project. What I appreciate most about working with Acadia is their professionalism, attention to detail, communication, and willingness to collaborate. They don't simply approach a project from an architectural perspective--they take the time to understand the vision and find creative ways to bring it to life. After working together on several projects, I can confidently say that Acadia Architecture is a team I would be happy to collaborate with again and again. Davide's vision, creativity, and commitment to excellence make Acadia Architecture truly stand out. I highly recommend Acadia Architecture to anyone looking for an architectural team that brings vision, creativity, professionalism, and genuine passion to their work.

We purchased an older, fixer upper on a hillside in Portola Valley with the hopes of rebuilding it…read moreinto our dream home. We aimed to generate income by converting the former primary bedroom into a rentable, attached JADU. This mean building a new primary BR on the back, downhill side of the house, along with creating a new family room, and office. The front of the house was definitely old style, and did not, in any way, match our vision of a contemporary, hi-tech, look. I had interviewed other architects who had suggested we add a new front foyer, but I wasn't thrilled about the look presented, which was basically to add a gable roof addition ("A" frame shape add-on) at at the front, that would be harmonious with the rest of the house. In my first meeting with Davide, he suggested something that changed the whole dynamic of the house. He suggested that rather than be constrained by trying to harmonize the new entry with the old architecture, we could add a new layer to the front of the house, and change the look completely. This also creates a new corridor at the front that greatly improves the flow/circulation from the front to the back. It was a genius idea! This new layer at the front of the house gives us a spectacular new front entrance, plus a new corridor with tall ceilings. He also very skillfully raised the ceiling heights in many parts of the house so it feels like the rooms were expanded (when only the height changed). I am attaching a photo of the original house and Davide's concept for the new design. I want to add that we are not demolishing any part of the old house so we are not losing any existing square footage. We are just adding and "splicing the old with the new". For the new room additions at the back, he integrated the complex siting of the hillside PBR & family room to flow seamlessly into the same level of the existing house on. I have very strong ideas of what I want in terms of design, and Davide has been very patient in working through my ideas. He uses his critical eye and design experience to guide me so I don't get off track, and we can get to where it is I want to end up. We are now in the building permit process, and I can't wait for construction to start. I will be updating this post when the house is finished with more photos, because I want to show off the dramatic transformation between the "before" and "after". If you are looking for a miracle transformation, Davide Gianella is the architect who can make this dream come true for you! I can recommend him 100%