Super friendly, super communitive, and gave some amazing advise…read more We felt like we had a good job but the ideas they had for staging made a huge difference. Some of them we totally plan on doing in our new home. Small details like rotating the carpet to make the room feel bigger and more welcoming is stuff I had no idea about and it made all the difference in the world. Thank you for all your advise and help.

Over 1 1/2 years, I have downsized significantly when making the decision to move to a new and…read moresmaller abode. After purchasing a couple of pieces of furnishings to discover they were much too large for a smaller space (how they appear in the store can look totally opposite at home once they fill space), I knew I needed to hire someone since I was at major crossroads and didn't want to make any more significant design mistakes. Jen, is in a league of her own. She's brilliant and quickly understands the client and what the client is desiring to accomplish. Her ideas/suggestions are on point. It's as if spending time with her in person, is just like being in an episode of HGTV with a tremendous outcome. It's the best use of time and money I have ever spent. To have peace of mind, and to have all of my questions resolved after agonizing over the what ifs and options for several weeks...it was, and is, a priceless outcome. Don't hesitate to book time with Jen. You'll end up gaining a wealth of knowledge in knowing what is best for your situation and space, and spending less in the long run by avoiding costly design mistakes. They don't come any better and I am very grateful for the tremendous amount of help that Jen provided!!

Valdek, Kat and Amber just finished remodeling our kitchen and the work they've done has been…read moreamazing. Amber has been so helpful throughout the process with answering questions and providing ideas and her input. Bethany and I haven't ever done a remodel before and it was very overwhelming at first trying to make so many decisions, but Amber made it easy and simplified things significantly. She and Kat have an eye for what looks good and are up on the current trends. The design process was very smooth and straightforward. Valdek did a great job on the install and has been back a few times to tweak things and to follow up on some minor warranty issues with the cabinets. They handled all of the dealing with the manufacturer. Our countertops are great. No more tile counters! All in all, a kitchen remodel is a difficult process that takes weeks of not having a proper kitchen, but we're thrilled with how our kitchen looks and feels now.

Adriele and Elizabeth were amazing to work with. They were patient and really listened to us as we…read moreworked together to create a floor plan for our home renovation. My husband and I were both impressed with their innovative ideas for our old homes unique work arounds. Would HIGHLY suggest them!!

This review is long overdue, but have been wanting to write a glowing review for both Adriele and…read moreElizabeth and the services that House Meraki offers. I moved to Denver about a year ago, and for the first 2 months only had an air mattress. I don't know the first thing about interior design and needed help to make my place feel like a home. Both Elizabeth and Adriele worked with me from the planning, sourcing, and staging phases. They were incredibly professional, timely with their responses, and very patient as it took time for me to make final decision. They never rushed me and were super understanding. From a technical standpoint, my space was tricky because I live in a 490 sq ft studio. It can be real hard trying to find pieces that maximize functionality, storage, and aesthetics. I am happy to report that they managed to do all of those things, and then some. Whenever I move, they will be my first call. I can't recommend them enough.

If you're building a new home or working on a large project, read this before signing a contract…read morewith Inside Stories. We hired Inside Stories for a large new construction home that had not yet broken ground. Before signing, they spoke extensively about helping with critical early decisions like cabinetry, tile, plumbing fixtures, accent walls, lighting, and courtyard design, all things you need early to work with a GC, build a realistic budget, and secure a construction loan. After signing, it became clear that none of that information would be released until we paid for furniture through them. That timeline does not work for new construction. Furniture is selected last, while cabinetry, fixtures, lighting, and finishes are needed much earlier. By the time their process allows those details to be released, it is too late to be useful. Their milestones may work for small projects, but they are not structured to support large new builds. We were effectively paying for design services we could not use when we needed them. Their business model also appears heavily dependent on furniture sales. Specifications and usable documentation are withheld until furniture is paid for, creating a situation where clients are financially committed before receiving meaningful deliverables. In our case, it felt like the process was designed to trap us financially before giving us anything of real value. We paid a $10,000 deposit and an additional $15,000 design payment. When we terminated the contract after realizing the process would not work for our project, Inside Stories acknowledged they had only performed $4,950 of billable work. By their own accounting, this meant they owed us a negative balance of $20,050. However, they refused to return this overpayment, claiming they were entitled to keep it because they had supposedly provided significant "intellectual property." This is bogus in my opinion. The contract says nothing about forfeiting refunds due to IP, and what they gave us was a PowerPoint that mainly consisted of inspiration images, some provided by us and some selected by them. Regardless, it does not seem proprietary or usable to me, and it provides no real value to our project. These were just reference images meant for them to work from, not something we can build from or use. I even reverse image searched several images and found them on other websites and Instagram, not anything suggesting original IP. We cannot build from it, budget from it, or use it in any meaningful way. Even more frustrating, they admitted the work completed totaled only $4,950, based on hourly rates they set, not us, yet they still insist on keeping over $20,000 beyond that amount. Our advice: be extremely careful. Make sure milestones are tied to specific, usable deliverables, and understand that under their model, you may pay substantial amounts long before receiving information you need to move your project forward.

Worst experience I've ever had with a design company. After paying required 95% deposit, multiple…read moreitems were so poorly scaled that they were not physically installable in my home. Every single piece of furniture and art was many months delayed to me and/or never delivered. I had to hire an attorney, because the owner refused months of my requests, to get the company to return my $ for goods they couldn't deliver.

Unfortunately, this was not the experience I expected. The process felt very one-sided, and we had…read moreno opportunity to discuss or approve furniture selections before staging. The patio furniture was old, worn, and sun-faded, which detracted from the home's appearance, and my request for a refund on that portion was denied. The indoor furniture was also very taste-specific and not what we felt would appeal to our target buyers. Communication could have been stronger, as removal timing was unclear, and I was surprised to have to vacuum and clean up after both the installation and removal. Overall, I was disappointed by the furniture choices, lack of collaboration, and the feeling that we had little input despite making a significant investment in the service. Response *We had countless vendors involved in preparing the home for sale, so the staging was just one part of a much larger process. The home was also located in a highly desirable neighborhood that is difficult to get into and features protected mountain views, so we already anticipated strong buyer interest and a relatively quick sale. While we did receive positive feedback on the home itself, that feedback was not specifically related to the staging. In fact, we also received some negative comments regarding the staging, as the furniture selections felt very specific in style and not broadly appealing. We were also expecting an initial consultation meeting, but instead only an assistant came to take photos and measurements, and left. There was no discussion of the staging plan, furniture selections, or overall vision, so both my realtor and I both came for nothing, really. Because the home sold within two days, I did not fully realize how worn and old the patio furniture was in time to act, but given that I had no input into the furniture that was brought in, I felt it was reasonable to request an adjustment for that portion of the staging alone since I had specifically requested it and didn't realize that any staging company would use furniture that looked so rough. Had I known what would be used, I would have just used my own patio set. My disappointment is not personally, but more with the process itself. For the cost involved, I had hoped for at least some opportunity to provide input or have concerns addressed fairly, but it all seemed. very lop-sided. Ultimately, it was an expensive service that did not feel collaborative, when it is still our home, so it is not a process I would not choose to repeat with this company.

I am a Colorado Realtor. Recently I had a very positive experience working with Jennie Norris and…read moreSensational Home Staging. Jennie's team was both competent and professional. Although I needed to reschedule the staging of the townhome that I was selling several times, Jennie remained positive and flexible. Once we were ready, the furniture and accessories went in and Jennie coordinated having my MLS photos taken. The result was fantastic. The home that I was selling looked great and went under contract in two days.

We had a great experience working with Grant Street. We needed help reeling in our ideas and making…read moredecisions, and Deidre was super patient with us every step of the way. And then extremely helpful with actually ordering things & getting the project over the finish line. Highly recommend!

Diedre was very nice and professional. She gave me some great ideas for our house that we can…read moreimplement. I would be very comfortable asking her for advice and help again.

I initially had a great experience with Jaime Langer and genuinely believe she has strong design…read moreskills. However, my overall experience with her ended in deep disappointment and frustration. If you choose to work with her, do not let her refer you to Hummingbird HRD (Crystal and Brian Mansanares), as that is where everything unraveled. Jaime first helped me after a Christmas morning plumbing disaster, and at the outset, she was fantastic--quick to respond, knowledgeable, and actively engaged in creating thoughtful layouts. Because things seemed to be going well, we also hired her for additional design work in our kitchen and living room. But when she referred us to Hummingbird as the general contractor, she stepped away entirely, leaving us in the hands of an inexperienced team that led to an overpriced, incomplete, and poorly executed renovation. Where Things Went Wrong Jaime and Crystal turned out to be personal friends rather than longtime collaborators, and our home was essentially a "guinea pig project"--a fact Jaime admitted only after things had gone terribly wrong. The staggering lack of professionalism from Hummingbird resulted in months of stress, wasted money, and a home that remains unfinished to this day. After Crystal declared the project "done" (despite glaringly poor workmanship), I asked Jaime to see the state of things herself. She agreed with me that the quality was unacceptable and even apologized for how badly things had turned out. She admitted that Crystal lacked the necessary experience and recognized that we had been unintentionally used as a test project. To make matters worse, she also told me, "Wow, I didn't realize you were so detail-oriented--I would feel exactly the same." As if they thought they could get away with subpar work and I wouldn't notice--truly insulting. Jaime's Final Disappointing Choice To her credit, Jaime convinced Crystal and Brian to attempt to fix their mess, but she ultimately abandoned the project. Despite personally acknowledging all the flaws, she later sent me a completely contradictory statement: "I have every faith in Hummingbird completing the project as promised, and overall, I believe they have done an exceptional job." This project was supposed to take 4-6 weeks starting in March--it was still dragging on in November, at which point I cut ties entirely because it was no longer worth the emotional toll. To this day, our home remains unfinished and cheap-looking, a painful reminder of the stress and financial loss we endured. What We Actually Got for Jaime's Fees After paying her design fees for both the bathroom and kitchen/living room, all we truly received was: * Layout options * A recommendation for Hummingbird (which proved disastrous) * Help selecting a kitchen table and rug Had we gone with a different general contractor, I might be writing a glowing five-star review. Unfortunately, given how this played out, I cannot recommend Jaime Langer at all.

I just used Jaime and her team for a home refresh. Her well trained eye brought out the best in my…read morehome and her advice on new additions were spot on. Sometimes we all need another perspective and Jaime is a great design partner. Jaime is well known for her excellent staging work, but also consider her for interior design.

We worked with Vonmod who did all of our cabinets on a complete gut and home remodel. The…read morecraftsmanship and quality are top notch and the Vonmod team was amazing to work with. HIGHLY recommend!

Vonmod is a diamond in the ruff and a great find. Other cabinet places seemed to roll their eyes at…read moresome of my "crazy" ideas for details on my new kitchen etc I had found on Pinterest. But not Vonmod! From the raw wood sliced at 45 degrees and precisely installed as the corner counter of my kitchen, to the tiny linear recessed light placed in wood over the bar, Vonmod made my vision a realty. Not to mention their pricing was very reasonable as well. I can't wait for my next project to come back and work with this talented team.