I've been a client for the last couple of years and I am really satisfied with the level of service…read moreand creativity. The design team really goes above and beyond to ensure your vision comes to life, and they work with you to settle any small discrepancies to the best of their ability. I've worked with a lot of contractors lately and 27 Diamonds hands-down has become my trusted go to place.

Overall, I had a very good experience working with 27 Diamonds and Sanaz on the design and…read morefurnishing of my home. I'm very happy with many of the choices we made, and the finished result is attractive, cohesive, and much more polished than I could have accomplished on my own. Sanaz has a good eye for design and helped bring everything together very nicely. I do have a few nits. At times, I was presented with only one or two choices for a particular piece, and when I asked for alternatives, I would often get just one or two more. I would have enjoyed seeing a somewhat broader range of options from the outset. The other minor disappointment was a beautiful kitchen table that unfortunately marks very easily. I ultimately added a glass top to protect it, and even now I tend to keep it covered. It still looks great, but I wish practicality and durability had factored a little more heavily into that particular selection. Those points aside, I'm pleased with the overall outcome and enjoyed working with Sanaz. I would recommend 27 Diamonds to someone looking for professional design help and a well-coordinated finished result.

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.

Angelica is truly amazing! She helped me with the overwhelming stressful project of designing my…read moreentire new house and made it feel like a home. She was patient and communicated well with me. Furnishing an entire home can be costly but she stayed within my budget and now my home looks like it has been featured in a magazine! I absolutely love it! So does everyone who comes over. Thank you Angelica for creating my dream home

I am beyond happy with Angelica's services, and would HIGHLY recommended her for your interior…read moredesign/decor needs! I have used her several times for different areas of my home. She is very sweet, yet professional. Hiring an interior designer can get expensive very fast. What I love about Angelica is that she offers other options to work with your budget. I went with a budget friendly option of solely having Angelica come up with the design/list of items and it was up to me to purchase and install the items... diy style. Very happy overall and cannot recommend Angelica enough!!

I'm beyond happy with my experience working with Ammie -- absolutely 5 stars!…read more Here's why: * Highly detailed design presentations Every room included exact dimensions, which made renovation planning so much easier. I had tried several AI tools before, but without accurate measurements, they weren't very helpful. Her precision made a huge difference. * Flexible options for every budget She provided multiple options (low, mid, and high-end), which helped me visualize different directions while staying within my budget. * Great collaboration & support My ideas changed quite a bit during the process, and I requested several updates after the initial design. She was patient, supportive, and always improved my ideas with thoughtful suggestions. * Very responsive She replied quickly whenever I had questions or needed advice, which made everything smooth and stress-free. * Cost-efficient & transparent pricing Her pricing is clear, and she delivers excellent value for the quality of work. Overall: If you're detail-oriented, have a specific vision (or even if you're still figuring it out), and budget conscious, I highly recommend Ammie!

I'm so glad I found Ammie to work with on remodeling my first home! She responded so quickly when I…read morereached out for an inquiry and took the time to answer all my questions. She never pressured me while I was still considering whether to get an interior designer or not, and she was very upfront about her costs and services. She made the whole process really comfortable. When Ammie came to see the space, she had an eye for making the house a home. She immediately knew to recommend adding a kitchen island. This was something I was actually going back and forth on for a really long time, and I had so many people telling me not to do it and how it would look weird or there wouldn't be enough space in the kitchen, etc. After renovations, I'm so glad we got an island because it's functional and it really elevates the space, I love it. All her measurements and recommendations are spot on. Ammie took a lot of stress and weight off my shoulders because I knew whatever she recommended was in my best interest and aesthetic. I also asked so many questions and she was always prompt to answer. 10/10 recommend working with Ammie on your next design project. Thank you Ammie! :)

Areli is amazing! She was beyond friendly, patient and extremely helpful. She did a great job…read moredesigning my dream closet!. Areli was always available any time of day to answer questions. She also made sure I understood all aspects of her design especially a tricky part of my closet which definitely did turn out great! I am very grateful to Areli and all the time, patience and kindness she gave to me to make sure everything turned out beautiful! It is obvious she loves her job as it was seen in her awesome design and thoroughness to my project. Her expertise and extraordinary attention to my project was definitely noticed! I truly believe Areli is deserving of a 10+ rating! Additionally, Jacob was our installer and he was another 10+ employee of Closet Factory! He was very friendly, kind and an extraordinary knowledgeable carpenter! He brought Areli's design to life and everyone that sees my closet is in awe! He also did an incredible job cleaning up. I am very grateful to have had Areli and Jacob make my closet spectacular!

I reached out to Closet Factory through Yelp and scheduled an in home consultation for that…read moreSaturday at 11:00 AM with Anahita. When no one arrived, I texted at 11:15 AM to see if she was on her way. She responded, first saying she assumed I wasn't able to meet. Later, she explained she had a severe migraine and had gone to urgent care. I completely understand that medical emergencies happen. What I don't understand is why I wasn't notified before the appointment. We already had a scheduled appointment, so I was disappointed that no one reached out to let me know she wouldn't be able to make it. Instead, I waited without any communication. I also reached out to the company at 11:15 AM, but four days later I still had not received any follow up. I was ready to move forward with designing three closets, but the lack of communication from both the designer and the company did not give me confidence to trust the process

We hired Kathleen to transform our garage into a small ADU, and we truly couldn't be happier with…read morethe outcome! Kathleen is a mastermind at what she does and really values quality and attention to detail. Working with such a small space was no easy task, but she had a solution for everything. Throughout the entire process, she offered thoughtful advice and creative ideas that helped us make the most of every inch. She made what could have been an overwhelming project feel so much easier. The finished space is not only beautiful, but incredibly functional. Everyone who has seen the unit is amazed by the design and attention to detail, and we constantly get compliments on how well the space was utilized. Kathleen was also wonderful to communicate with throughout the entire process. We felt heard, supported, and confident in her recommendations from beginning to end. We are so pleased with our ADU and would choose to work with her 1,000 times over. We cannot recommend her enough!

Kathy has done two bathrooms and a kitchen in my home. I highly recommend her. She is prompt and…read moreprofessional. She takes all of your desires into consideration when coming up with a design plan if I had anything left to do in my house, I would use her again.Lol

I went to King Barrel to purchase a simple wine/whiskey barrel for a christmas gift/project. I…read morehave previously done projects with barrels and said they were "one and dones" as they are definatley not easy to work with. After seeing an inspiration picture of a barrel pub table and chairs I got excited to take this on. Upon my arrival to King Barrel I was greeted by several helpful employees. They were incredibly kind and non judgmental of my desire to do a DIY project and didn't make me feel bad as the furniture they had on their show room floor was beautiful in workmanship and design. They offered me tips and even offered me for what I consider a nominal fee to do some of the tidious undesireable parts of my project which I gladly accepted and agreed. They sold me a table top which was great in itself as I had other less grand ideas and after seeing what they did to their display tables I opted to "upgrade" my project by having them do a few other things like filling in the table top holes and banding the table top with a steel band that matched the barrel perfectly. I also met the owner Moses who was quite kind and impressive in his desire to be helpful to this DIY girl....even telling me I could come down anytime for help or just for inspiration ideas, truly a wonderful neighborhood business worthy of support! I could go nuts in this store and fill my home with Whiskey decor and plan to go back soon for more!

I live this store fits my french country decor perfectly. The customer service is excellent…read more Everything is one of a king. I wish I could buy everything in the store!

Ramy is the best in the business! He is honest, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. I had a…read morehorrible experience with a "designer" and Ramy truly came to my rescue. He gave me great advice on designs that were more cost effective and dealt with city engineers when questions and comments came up. I highly recommend Ramy to anyone needing architectural plans.

We had a great experience working with Ramy on our ADU project. From the very first interaction, he…read morewas extremely responsive and professional. When he came out to take measurements, he offered smart suggestions that made our project more cost-effective while also adding long-term value to our home. Ramy delivered the plans ahead of schedule and took the time to walk us through everything in person. The city of Claremont's permit requirements are very strict, and it was clear that Ramy knew what the city would require. When the city had requests we didn't agree with, he communicated directly with the city planner on our behalf and guided us through the process with confidence and clarity. You get what you pay for with Ramy--his work is high quality, detailed, and thoughtful. His expertise, responsiveness, and professionalism made a stressful process feel smooth and manageable. We highly recommend him for any home or ADU project. He is absolutely worth it.

Very very professional designer. The Quality of items…read morepurchased were on champagne budget but cheap wine budget.

Designs look really nice. From the first phone call I picked up on her being a little pushy but…read morethought maybe it's just me. The next day at the consult my wife felt the exact same way. She asked upon arrival that we wear a mask even after informing her we are vaccinated. She was even argumentative It's June 2021 and CDC guidance is clear on vaccinated folks. Consult price was on the expensive side for a discussion. Could be a one off.

My agent recommended that I stage my property for sale. Once I got over my reluctance and…read moreagreed...his immediate response was, great call Kathy, I trust her with all my listings. Couldn't be more pleased! The modern color combos and style was perfect for my 4 bedroom condo. She and her husband showed up on time and went to work! Turned my townhouse into a townhome....Worth every penny! Thanks Smith Squared!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Kathy on a listing I had. She came in with fresh,…read moremodern and inviting design plan that complimented the space so well and got the staging done in one day! Her communication and execution was fantastic. Her staging made buyers fall in love with the home and I got it sold quickly there after. Her crew came and picked up everything, patched all the wall holes and left the home super clean. I highly recommend Kathy Smith for all your staging needs. Looking forward to next time!