We cannot say enough good things about working with Dee and Lara. What is usually a stressful and…read moreoverwhelming process was, with them, genuinely fun, inspiring, and deeply enjoyable. From the very beginning, they took the time to truly get to know us and our kids - not just our aesthetic preferences, but how we live in our home day to day. That thoughtfulness showed up in every design and functionality decision they helped us make. They were incredibly collaborative and brought us along at every step, making the process feel like a true partnership. They never once pushed an idea or decision on us, but they were also amazing at helping us thoughtfully stretch beyond our comfort zone in ways that ultimately made the home better than we ever imagined. Dee and Lara were responsive, kind, warm, and completely transparent throughout the entire process. We always understood the "why" behind decisions and felt informed and confident every step of the way. They were also exceptionally respectful of our budget. We never felt pressured to overspend, and instead felt like they maximized every single dollar while still delivering a truly elevated result. Their broader team (both internal and external partners) was equally impressive, with a clear commitment to quality and a very high bar for execution. Most importantly, we absolutely love our home. We're grateful for the experience, thrilled with the outcome, and fully expect to work with Dee and Lara for years to come. We would recommend them without hesitation to anyone looking for designers who are best-in-class, thoughtful, and genuinely wonderful to work with.

Working with Diane and Lara at Bleu Leman was such a wonderful experience, especially as someone…read morewho had never worked with interior designers before. I was moving into a new home and starting fresh, and they struck the perfect balance between really listening to what I wanted and gently stretching my thinking in ways that made the final result so much better than I could have imagined. They took the time to truly get to know me and how I live, not just my style preferences, and that personal connection made the whole process feel collaborative and easy rather than intimidating. Beyond their talent, Diane and Lara are simply lovely humans. I genuinely looked forward to our conversations, and I always felt supported, never pressured. They were incredibly clear and organized around purchases and budget, helped me stay on track financially, and were flexible and patient as I changed my mind more than once along the way. I ended up with a home that feels like me, and I'm so grateful for their creativity, professionalism, and kindness. I couldn't recommend Bleu Leman more highly.

We connected with Rachelle through a referral from our architect, as we were embarking on a fast…read morepaced renovation and expansion of our home. I honestly do not know how we would have made it through without her help. There are 1000 decisions to make from tile to cabinets and paint, along with all of the finishes. Rachelle had excellent recommendations for high quality options that stayed within our budget. She helped us meet our contractor's deadlines, so we stayed on track to finish the project within 4 months. Everything came out so beautiful! She really listened and paid attention to what each of us liked to help us find our shared style. We are so grateful for her expertise and vast rolodex of resources and hidden gems.

Rachelle made very demeaning remarks regarding mine and my housemates disabilities. She spread lies…read moreto other contract workers and sent intense and inappropriate texts to my housemate and the person who referred us to her. She was very hostile and I did not feel safe associating with her. I just want to make sure people know to be careful with selecting businesses to work with. This is not a compassionate (or even remotely kind) company and I do not recommend using them if you part of a minority / targeted community.

Jill did the staging for our Berkeley house a couple of months ago just before it went on the…read moremarket, and I gasped when I walked in and saw her fantastic work! Such a transformation! From the beautiful lighting to the vibrant paint colors to the gorgeous artwork, Jill did impeccable work throughout, down to the smallest detail--even the books on the shelves were perfect choices! She transformed our house into an incredibly warm and welcoming environment, and I have no doubt that her staging was key in helping us make a quick sale at a price that far exceeded our expectations. From consultation to installation to removal, she was extremely prompt and professional--making this part of the real estate process easy and fun!

Lauren at Visual Jill did a fantastic job for us with a difficult task: taking a small bedroom with…read moreawkward dimensions and turning it into a space that a six-year-old boy and a three-year-old girl would actually want to share. Three months later, our kids are still happily co-habitating, and their room is a wonderful place to be (for kids and grown-ups alike). Lauren managed to maximize every square inch of the room, and make it all look great in the process. She made us a great Pinterest board with furniture ideas, plus a really amazing Photoshop mock-up of the room that showed exactly what the furniture would look like in the room, with new paint colors and all. Once we settled on final choices, she did all the ordering and connected us with a room painter. After we'd assembled all the furniture (this is time-consuming, so it's worth bearing in mind that it falls outside the scope of Visual Jill's services), Lauren and Jill came over to re-shelve the kids' books, hang pictures, affix a very cool wall decal, and generally spiff the place up. Altogether a great experience working with Visual Jill, and we would definitely hire them for future projects.

Elizabeth did an amazing job transforming the interior of our mid century modern home back to its…read moreoriginal splendor! Years back (and might I say without the aid of a skilled interior designer), we cleverly ignored the modern bones of our 1950's abode and went full traditional rustic - massive stone fireplace, chunky crown molding, antiques galore. Fast forward 15 years and a newfound appreciation for modern design, help! We were absolutely thrilled to find Elizabeth! Right from the start, we knew we were going to be in great hands. She was exactly what we were hoping for - someone who could stand back, take in the whole picture and come up with an amazingly gorgeous modern design without spending tons of $$. She was a pleasure to work with, extremely knowledgable, reliable and most importantly she has such a keen eye for interior esthetics and how to integrate the decor of all the various rooms. I can tell you I like a particular chair, a certain color combination, a certain light fixture, couch, door style, counter top, etc. but putting it all together so that it flows and soothes, that's a skill at a whole different level. We are just in awe of how gorgeous our interior turned out! Thank you Elizabeth! You can see photos of Elizabeth's redesign of interior on her website - Portfolio - Mid Mod Organic.

Elizabeth is amazing. She will 'get you' during the first meeting. She relieved the decision…read morefatigue I was experiencing after a 10 month major remodel. I highly recommend her.

We sold custom-cut fabric to Joy Street Design, after delivery the customer reached out to inform…read moreus that they had ordered the wrong item and requested an exchange. I want to emphasize that our policy, clearly stated on our website and in the item description, specifies that custom cut yardage is non-returnable. However, in the spirit of goodwill, I authorized an exchange, hoping to accommodate their needs. To my surprise, the customer then changed their mind and requested a refund instead. I explained that this was against our policy, but instead of replying they proceeded to open a chargeback, effectively keeping the fabric for free. As of now, the custom-cut fabric, which cost Our small business over $400, has not been returned. Now I see from their reviews that they have done this to another small business. This experience has been disheartening, especially as a small business owner who values integrity. We believe in treating customers fairly, but it's equally important for customers to respect the policies that they agreed to by purchasing. We hope this review serves as a warning for others in the industry not to provide any supplies or services to Joy Street, and to potential clients of Joy Street- watch out, they are an unethical company.

My husband and I worked with Kelly and her design team on several rooms in our Oakland house in…read more2019. The two of us were looking for a design style that would elevate our home while still maintaining a casual atmosphere. We have two dogs and knew we'd likely have a kid or two one day so wanted materials that could stand up to a variety of uses. Also, my husband tends to like minimalist designs while I prefer color and prints. Magically, Kelly and her team were able to capture our various requirements and wishes and now we have spaces that are both beautiful and livable! It's been a couple years since the work was completed and I still find myself admiring all the special touches as if I were seeing them for the first time! It was incredibly easy to communicate with Kelly and I would definitely recommend her - I hope to work with her again someday!

Wow, just WOW! Melissa helped me chose the most amazing, sophisticated paint colors and rug for my…read morecondo. It's the first time I've been a homeowner, and she really helped me feel confident in bringing a more updated palate to my place. It's so so gorgeous, and I can't recommend her highly enough!

Melissa was recommended to me as I was nearing the end of my renovation and needed help with paint…read morecolors.  Paint is impossibly hard and if you think you can do it yourself, you can't. Melissa worked with me to do full interior and exterior paint colors. She chose a beautiful combination of colors that make my little house really amazing (warm and cool, neutral and bold). I absolutely LOVE each of the colors and admire the paint colors daily - though wish my kids would keep their hands off of the walls.  Bringing Melissa in towards the end of the project ended up being perfect.  Hiring her was one of my best decisions with the whole project. As we discussed paint, Melissa also gave me guidance on many of the last minute decisions that you have with a project - things I didn't even know I needed to decide (so many little decisions to make). I was thankful that she knew what she was doing and would just make some of these decisions. She really tied the everything together. And my house is so beautiful because of her.  Melissa really made my house really beautiful. Not only is she extremely talented, she is patient, responsive and really lovely to work with. She was a great partner and I miss not hanging out (and learning) from her.  Also, she is ridiculously cool. :)

Laura and her team are absolutely amazing: thoughtful, fun to work with, and have a keen ability to…read moretranslate a loose vision into a coherent, coordinated environment. The best thing about working with them is they opened up design options that we hadn't even considered for our home remodel. We approached them late in our project, when we were struggling to make choices on "hard finishes" (trim, color scheme, tile selection). While our architect had been somewhat helpful in these areas, we quickly realized we needed dedicated help. Having design experts was well worth the investment. Initially I had been reluctant due to an already stretched budget, but the investment placed in working with them was repaid many times over in the overall time and money ultimately saved, and the real value that it has brought to the home. I would highly recommend Laura, Julia, Darshan, and the entire team. They are talented, fun to work with, and experts in design. More than anything, they have given us a home that we're excited to come home to and that fits our needs and tastes.

Laura of LMB Interiors has not disappointed any of my clients I have sent her way. Her easy, open…read moremanner and her lovely, energetic staff have proven to be a winning combo. My clients have raved about LMB Interiors and the results were everything they hoped for. I would not hesitate to hire such a talented, professional AND approachable firm for any interior design projects that need attention by a top Bay Area designer.

Kathy Bate is a gifted designer. She was able to help us make the best decisions for our home…read morerenovation including the most important details for the kitchen and bath. She was able to work quickly and followed up with digital plans showing our options. The project is off to a great start with our budget in tact. Kathy Bate knows how to help you get the best quality working with the funds available. Already we have saved money on the project by having Kathy 's helpful guidance. She is a warm hearted person who knows when to take charge. My husband and I enjoyed working with Kathy Bate Designs.

Kathy is an amazing and talented designer; smart, savvy, and experienced, very much in tune with…read morethe clients needs. She did a great job designing our kitchen.