The owner Dhurgham Aljbuoori is an completely liar. He took my first installment payment $2000 and…read morethen ran away. He never responded to my request again.

We worked with Dhurgham on our ADU renovation. He was absolute pleasure to work with and I can not…read morerecommend him more highly. We had to work through multiple steps to acquire the Encinitas building permit. I was so impressed with his diligence, thoroughness and responsiveness. Trust me when I say that the permitting process felt onerous and irrational but Dhurgham navigated it like a champ! I can't be more thankful.

I meet Coleen in 2006 to select paint colors for my home and new furnishing, draperies etc…read more.. everything she did turned out beautiful. she's extremely talented. since than we updated kitchen,dining room, great room,landing and bedroom that was the best makeover. She is knowledgeable, efficient,and fast to respond to your needs. You won't be disappointed hiring AnnaRode Design. A+

Coleen is the BEST designer in San Diego, she is professional and knowledgeable and listens to what…read morethe client is wanting and making suggestions that are well received. Coleen made our 2 year old condo into a home with her magic touch and her loving way. She works within a budget and gets the job done in a very timely manner. All I have to say is "Call Coleen" !!! She will ALWAYS be there for you!

Isabelle is a wonderful designer. I have worked with her off and on for over 15 years and she has…read morehelped transform every room in my house. She is creative and helpful and has a wide variety of resources to help find what works best for my home and my tastes. She makes knowledgeable suggestions but allows me to accept or reject ideas that just don't fit for me. She never applies pressure nor does she push her preferences onto me. I feel totally free to tell her when I like something or not, and at the same time, when I am uncertain she gives me a new perspective to help me decide. She is professional, talented, and so easy to work with. I strongly recommend this designer to anyone looking to remodel, design, or just spruce up their home.

Isabelle has transformed my home from ordinary and uninspired to elegant and inviting. She has…read morehappily worked within my budget and provided innumerable ideas to improve not only the appearance of my rooms, but also their practical function. I have returned to Isabelle year after year when considering a furniture purchase or undertaking an entire room remodel. She is a talented designer and always works in an organized, timely, and professional manner. If you become her client you will be delighted.

Tara is an incredibly talented designer with a brilliant vision. Her projects are inspiring, and…read moreshe have a great taste. As a professional wallpaper installer, we really enjoyed working on Designer Space's project and seeing her ideas in action.

Tara the owner and lead designer was talented, knowledgeable and easy to work with. Created…read morebeautiful spaces in our total remodel of our 40 year old home that we had just purshased . She brought in innovative ideas we would never have thought of. Along with her assistant Jill responded to questions without delay and details handled . Great choice for a designer.

I got the opportunity to work with Kate Griffin on an organization job that I needed for my home. I…read morecontacted her one week & she scheduled our appt. for early the following week. Which was such a breath of fresh air in this very active real estate market. Being a Realtor. I know all companies that are associated with real estate are experiencing lots of volume so that was very quick considering the market. To be honest I was in such need of moving this project forward. What a wonderful blessing we got started right away! I had moved into a new home and with the exception of a desk/chair and a bed. I only brought items that fit in a box. Or went in the closet. I initially contacted Blythe so I can get a design to get some furniture etc. but I had boxes all around the parameter of my home and couldn't get to the design until we went through all the boxes and had everything organized and put away. Over the years we can accumulate so many items that are so precious. IE: just to name one category. I had been saving a variety of keep sake items from over the years that were also in cardboard boxes and felt stuck not knowing what to do with them. I didn't know where to start. When Kate arrived she rolled up her sleeves and got to work. We opened every box and went through absolutely everything. She made what looked so overwhelming a breeze. She was able to help me discern what to keep and what to purge. I had a hard time parting ways with items I hadn't used in I can't even remember the last time I had used them. I even had kept boxes from vacuums and other appliances that she kindly pointed out were taking up space that we could use to organize other items in. Apparently, I needed the permission to get rid of it. Which when I did get rid of them. It felt freeing! We sorted through all sorts of items. Anywhere, from a variety of keep sakes (my daughter trophy's, various photos, bday and holiday cards I had collected over the years), office supplies, to electronics (she helped me discern what to keep - and what to recycle - phew - so nice to know you can recycle electronics), kitchen cabinets, cleaning supplies, cleaning appliances in a closet, to paperwork that needed to be shredded and had piled up over time (which I got done), misc. bathroom items, linen closet to labeling. By the time we were done it was after 6pm and we had lot of empty cardboard boxes to recycle. Even though she had been here for 4 hours on a intense and detailed job.... with a mask on... On a hot day. She wanted to ensure she didn't leave any task for that day not completed. She offered to help me break down and take out every last box (I live on the 3rd floor) which we did. Then we scheduled an appt. for the next day so we could get some containers etc. to efficiently organize the items. Bye bye cardboard boxes. What started off as a 3 hour process. Ended up being a 9 hour job over a span of 3 days. I'm so grateful Kate was available 3 days in a row to keep the flow of the process going. I can go on and on. When you don't know where to start it's sure great to have someone who is a professional organizer help you. Kate is experienced, professional, amazing, friendly, funny, jovial and someone you will feel comfortable having in your home.

Jessi was extremely helpful selecting tile, colors, decorative bedding and especially contractors.read more

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.

What impressed me most was how thoughtfully the team used every inch of the space…read more They offered practical design ideas instead of simply choosing the most expensive options. Questions were answered clearly, and changes were handled without unnecessary complications. The finishes look clean, balanced, and built for everyday use. 3 Day Kitchen & Bath made the renovation feel far more manageable than I expected.

I honestly couldn't be HAPPIER with my new kitchen. The QUALITY of the work is AMAZING, but what…read morereally impressed me was how EASY 3 day Kitchen & Bath made the ENTIRE PROCESS. EVERYONE was so friendly, communicated well, & made sure I was happy EVERY step of the way! They paid attention to the little details that most companies overlook. They treated my home with RESPECT & CARE and for that, I am extremely grateful. My kitchen is now my DREAM KITCHEN! I can't get over how not only perfect it is, but how functional and intentional the space is now. IT IS PERFECT! It is refreshing to work with a company that actually DELIVERS WHAT IS PROMISED. I truly don't think my money could have gone to a better company. I recommend them to my friends and family. 3 day Kitchen & Bath, I just want to say THANK YOU for taking care of my home!

Rachael is very professional and came into my project with a clear vision. She helped me from the…read morebeginning with floor and paint choices to change the entire flavor of the house. We then went on to update much of the furniture, the cabinets, accessories, and back yard patio to make the project into what she dubbed "French Coastal". I love my house! She has a keen eye and was able to incorporate my style into her vision. When all was done (it's never done!) it came together beautifully. Rachael has a quiet confidence that brings results.

Rachael helped design our dream kitchen, dining room and pantry. She provided her expertise and…read morespent countless hours helping us in our decision making. Rachael was professional, creative and attentive to detail. She was always quick to respond and constantly accessible throughout the process. We couldn't be happier with the space she designed and highly recommend her!

Jeannette has remodeled three rooms in my house, and on the way to the fourth. Consciencous,…read morequality, reliability is what you get with her. Go to her website to view my kitchen, master-bath, and powder-room remodel a la Jeannette.

Terrible experience with this contractor/owner. Owner never took resonsiblity for her errors or…read morethose of her subcontractors. Fixed errors in unsatisfactory way. Blamed me for her errors and also blamed me for giving her a cold. 6 week project going for 7 months when we went our seperate ways by mutual agreement. Beware.

Madar was amazing. I was given very honest advice, unlike some other builders. Their expertise in…read moreADUs is amazing. I highly recommend.

Review Update (2026)…read more I am updating my original 5-star review from a few years ago. At the time, we were very happy with our kitchen remodel and the overall experience working with Creative Design & Build. The project turned out beautifully, which is why I originally left such a positive review. Over the years, however, I noticed that one section of the flooring felt slightly soft when walking on it. At first, it did not seem serious, so we continued to live with it. Recently, the problem became worse and a section of the floor began to noticeably sink when stepped on and eventually a few edges of the flooring broke. At that point, I became concerned that it could become a safety issue. Because we still had plenty of spare flooring boards left over from the project, I attempted to replace the affected board myself. Unfortunately, I was unable to get the new board to fit correctly due to the locking system, and I could not restore the original board either. I then contacted Creative Design & Build for assistance. One reason I reached out was because our original project manager, Oded, had told us that if we ever had any issues, we should contact the company. I left a voicemail and later received a return call from a staff member. After I explained the situation, she said she would check with management and get back to me. A few days later, I received a text message stating that the warranty had expired and that no repairs would be covered. This was disappointing because I had never been informed that there was a four-year warranty period, nor was I able to find any reference to such a limitation in our contract. When I asked for details regarding the warranty and whether they could recommend someone to repair the issue, I did not receive any further response. There were two other issues relating to electrical and plumbing, however we decided to live with that until we had a major problem we needed fixing. I still appreciate the work that was done on our remodel years ago, and our kitchen remains a space we enjoy. However, I have been disappointed by the lack of follow-up and support when a problem arose. My advice to future customers is to make sure all warranty terms, coverage details, and expiration dates are clearly documented and understood before signing a contract.