I would highly recommend 27 Diamonds Interior Design--they always exceed my expectations! I'm a…read morereturn client, and once again, they delivered an outstanding experience. This time, Veronica helped me accessorize my home, and if I could, I would give her even more stars. She truly brought everything together in a way I couldn't have done myself. Veronica was professional, incredibly kind, and went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect. I especially appreciated how she stayed within my budget while still achieving such a high-end look. I'm really enjoying my home now--it feels both luxurious and comfortable. I'm beyond pleased with the results and would highly recommend Veronica and her entire team to anyone looking to elevate their space. Thank you, Veronica and the 27 Diamonds, for such outstanding service!

We've requested a whole house design with 27 Diamonds, and Sanaz took care of us very well! It was…read moreour first home, so there was plenty to be done (from changing kitchen cabinets, to complete remodel of the living room). Initially we had a consultation at the empty house to discuss the ideas my wife and I had for the each room, show her our favorite colors, what we planned on using each room, and immediately on the spot she came up with great suggestions already! We got a more elaborate design document with the proposed changes that she made, and everything was extremely helpful, from choosing decoration to the furniture quality and colors that would go well. All the process was very smooth and both Sanaz and her whole team were extremely responsive all the time, taking care of our requests with a lot of thought. Given that the house needed some renovations, she recommended a contractor that did the work perfectly (thanks, Ivan!) from Redesign Construction, and for final delivery of all furniture, everything was handled by 27 Diamonds with white glove delivery. I highly recommend Sanaz and her whole team to work on your house design. We love every single room! Thank you, Sanaz and team! :)

Mr Mike did another great job for us. This is the 3rd project, and it was an entertainment/ desk…read morefor our suite living room. On budget and on schedule, Mr Mike is our go to for home organizer projects.

I found this business on Yelp with great ratings; so I contacted them. Mike was very nice and…read moreexperienced. He worked with me with the design and pricing. The best is that they have works who can take out all the old cabinets or closets and the stuff we don't want. And the installation was quick. Everything was on schedule as Mike had promised.

Ammie was fantastic to work with. My condo in northern Los Angeles needed serious touch-ups after…read morebeing rented out for 10 years, and I didn't know where to start. After seeing her portfolio, I was a little self-conscious about my very "normal" place, but Ammie immediately made the process comfortable and collaborative. She created a clean, cohesive design plan, helped me review painting and carpeting quotes to make sure pricing was reasonable, and recommended furniture options across different budgets. Everything felt practical, thoughtful, and easy to execute. The space looks completely refreshed now. I'm very happy with the result and would absolutely recommend Ammie.

Ammie was absolutely the BEST to work with. She gave me so much insight to my design and gave…read morerecommendations that really helped bring my vision to life. She was also extremely accommodating in helping me with additional support throughout my construction process. I can't say enough that she was truly the perfect pick as an interior designer. Initially I wasn't even sure to hire one, but I am so glad I did. If I have the chance to work with her again I most definitely will!

Almas and her team are the BEST! I bought my first condo and i had a vision that i wanted, the…read moreplace needed a total renovation from top to bottom needed to be gutted. I talked to some contractors and came up with some idea and felt absolutely lost in the process and was ready to just settle for something "run of the mill" standard style. Then my friend recommended Almas, she came over and we met and right away i knew she "understood" my vision...she then set an appt with my contractor to meet him and discuss...i wasn't excited about using this contractor then found out that Almas could actually handle the job from A to Z, design, contractor, everything...we knocked down walls, redid bathrooms, the kitchen, the floors, everything you can think of & working with Almas made it such a simple seamless process. 3 months later i was all moved in to my dream spot after a complete reonovation, anyone that comes over are just stunned at the level of design and quality of the work.. Do yourself a favor and just sign up with Makkan Design, Almas and her team know how to make your style come through- Not only did i meet an excellent designer but also made a great friend! La garçonnière #Portofino

We had a leak in our kitchen and so had we decided to redo the kitchen and redesign our living…read moreroom. Almas came to the house and asked us what exactly what we wanted to do. Honestly, we really didn't know. We had some general ideas but as we've never done a redesign of anything inside the house before we really didn't know. If you're in a similar situation, I HIGHLY recommend you contact Makkan design to get ALL the information you'll need. They were very professional and will help you through the entire process from design to completion. Every step of the way was explained thoroughly and professionally. Once we had a solid blue-print of what we wanted to do, they continued to be completely engaged and open to our fluid inputs and even to changes during the construction. If you ask them to source lighting, tables, chairs, etc, they will give you excellent options and even trials to make sure it fits the decor and what fits for our family. I cannot recommend them enough. If you are thinking of redesigning your kitchen or living room, contact them and you won't regret it. Below are some pics of before and after of our kitchen and living room.

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.

Lenora was great to work with. She helped me replace my sofa presenting many fabric and design…read moreideas that would fit my space. She coordinated everything with the upholsterer. She handled the delivery and placement of the sofa which was really helpful. She also helped me select a new rug, ordering samples until I found the perfect one for my home. I love the results and would recommend 9 Ten Design to anyone for a great professional interior design service.

Lenora is awesome. I didn't do any remodeling of my home, but I did purchase some furniture here…read more She helped with a perfect design ideal furniture for my living room. I was happy too. My first time doing business with her, and I will continue if I need home improvement in the future.

This review will be for Color Coach, Paula, who transformed the exterior of our home after we added…read moreHardie siding. Given the amount we were spending inside and out, I decided to 'treat' myself to a color coach. I had been watching these two ladies transform homes for months and wanted what they had to offer - WOW! After speaking with Paula and describing what we were doing and the the paint brand we liked, Paula showed up with a trunkfull of color books and seemed to 'know' immediately what we we were looking for immediately. I can count on ONE HAND the times I have been ecstatic over a result. This encounter with Paula and my next encounter with Kathleen, on our interior, left me tearfully grateful.

All I can say is WOW! Kathleen is the best! I tried literally 100 paint samples only to have my…read moreliving room painted the wrong color. I spent countless hours trying to get it right. In the end, it just didn't look right. Kathleen came in to save the day! She understood exactly what I wanted and the aesthetic I was going for. She picked the perfect color for me. She also gave me so much advice on other things-the couch placement, bathroom ideas, etc. She is a treasure-trove of knowledge! She took time after our visit to send websites, other ideas and where to order them. I was so impressed by her generosity of spirit! I wish I had found her sooner because it would have saved me so much time and headache. Don't hesitate to use her. You will be so happy you did! :)

I felt very intimidating searching for a designer when we were embarking on a kitchen renovation…read more So many of them didn't seem like the right fit, but when I stumbled across Satin & Slate's portfolio it felt like things really clicked. Ana came up with a beautiful design and we couldn't be happier with the results. She really helped guide us and worked with us to help our vision come to life. She was patient with my indecisiveness but helped us keep our project moving. We're out of their usual location range and couldn't work with their contractors, so I think because of that some of the communication was challenging between designer and contractor. (It seems like they work pretty seamlessly with Builder Boy!) So while that was challenging at times, the end result is one I know I couldn't have done without Ana's skilled eye and access to beautiful materials I didn't even know existed. I'm really felt like the design was such a collaboration between us and she really helped me realize my vision and what was important to us.

I renovated all bathrooms and the kitchen of my home, as well as replacing all flooring, doors, and…read morewindows. I found Emma of Satin and Slate through Yelp and we clicked from our first meeting. Through our conversations and my showing her my Pinterest saves, she was able to dial into my taste and her selections were very on brand for me. Emma is very knowledgeable and when she didn't know the answer, she was able to direct me towards someone who did. Once the design process was done, she helped me to manage the project and communicate with the contractor (she introduced me to two options, got me quotes from both, and I went with JJ Construction, who was wonderful!). Of course a project of this size will come with its problems and the best thing about Satin and Slate is that they always had a solution or solutions ready for me. Mateo and Anna kept in constant contact with me about materials and timing and I am so appreciative of their meticulous attention to detail. I would highly recommend Satin and Slate for any design project you need!

This review is for Phase Two of my renovation. I also used Sea Point for Phase One. This was a big…read morejob as it included living room, kitchen, powder room, laundry room and loft. Just like before I had an excellent team. My designers, Cynthia and Robert worked with me on very detail. I had unusual requests, and they refined and polished what I wanted. My team, Danny, Ryan, Luis, Jose, John, Erik, Shane, and Emad were wonderful. They feel like extended family after being a part of my home for the past months. They are kind, thoughtful, professional and they do an awesome clean up at the end of each day. My foreman, Chris, makes it all come together. He is a perfectionist. I love that! If something isn't right, he takes care of it. So Phase Three is next. Stay tuned. They will be giving me a new master bedroom and bath. I can't wait, and I am so grateful to have found Sea Point to make my forever home just the way I have imagined it. Sincerely, Denise Helms

The transformation of our kitchen was magical! From the moment we met Allison, our designer, we…read moreknew we made the right choice!! She was friendly, creative, and collaborative! She understood our vision and the Seapointe team made the plans come to life. The Seapointe team was friendly and highly skilled. Now we are in the process of remodeling our bathroom. We knew just where to start so we asked Allison to be our designer again!

I want to add to an already outstanding list of reviews of Plan and Permit to write a review about…read moreRon and his colleagues. We hired Ron to do the architectural plans for the remodel of a fourplex. He came in with a fancy camera scanner to measure everything, a very efficient process. He was very much on time with the delivery of the initial draft. We discussed minor changes and submitted to the city, and they had just had a few minor corrections before approval, which is better than other architectural teams I have worked with. After we began work on the project, we discovered a beam in the ceiling was not pointing in the right direction, leading to the need for a revision to the plans. The engineer Margarito went on site and approved changes, which allowed us to quickly adapt. Overall this was a very streamlined process, I would be happy to use his services in the future and can very much recommend him.

We used Plan and Permit for a small home addition and had a great experience. Ron was really easy…read moreto work with and did a great job explaining the whole process upfront, especially since we were new to permits and planning. The timeline was totally reasonable (honestly, my slow email responses probably added more time than anything on their end), and the plans were approved by the city on the first try, which was a huge relief. It was also hard to find someone willing to take on a smaller project at a fair price, and they were very thorough. Even months later, they've still been responsive with follow-up questions from our contractor. Would definitely recommend, especially for smaller renovations or additions.