This is a long overdue review for Jill and her team. When I decided to list my Oakland house for…read moresale, I asked the realtors I was interviewing who I should use for staging. Jill's name kept coming up. After viewing their website, I was impressed with their use of color, art and materials. The team did an amazing job for my house. The look was bright, airy, stylish and quite appealing to a broad range of prospective buyers. My house sold with multiple offers for almost 20% over asking. I believe the staging greatly contributed to the sale price. When we moved into our new home in San Francisco, Jill and Lauren did an incredible job with both our interior and outdoor space. They even have a great app that creates a mockup of what the furniture will look like for you to compare prior to making any buy decisions. So I've had the pleasure to work with them on home staging for sale as well as interior design for our personal residence. I highly recommend Visual Jill with no reservations!

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!

I'm so happy to be able to share some thoughts about NSD. I'm lucky enough to have had them as a…read moreresource for my sellers for nearly 15 years. In order to promote the mission of getting the best return for my clients, great house preparation is crucial. Gary and the team keep their finger on the pulse of the market to understand what excites the buyers and show the house to best effect. They are very focused on making sure that all spending is done strategically to get the best return, and that superfluous work is not done. The work is done quickly and conscientiously. NurtureSource is a key part of my team and helps me be successful in my real estate career. Good for me, good for my clients!

We were referred to Nurturesource by a Realtor friend who had firsthand experience with their work,…read moreand we couldn't be happier that we took the recommendation. We hired them to remodel our primary home with an ambitious goal: complete the majority of the work within two months before moving in--all while staying mindful of our budget. From start to finish, the entire team was exceptional. We received three bids, and Nurturesource's stood out immediately as the most detailed and transparent. Rodell was clear, thorough, and easy to work with throughout the bidding process, which gave us confidence from day one. This was a full-scale remodel--we touched nearly every surface: building new walls, adding a fourth bonus room, completely renovating the kitchen and bathrooms, upgrading all electrical and plumbing systems, and installing new hardwood floors. As anyone who's been through a remodel knows, it can be challenging--especially when my partner and I didn't always see eye-to-eye on design decisions. That's where Alex, our program manager, and Alejandra, our designer, truly shined. They were patient, collaborative, and incredibly skilled at guiding us toward solutions that balanced our vision, budget, and timeline. Thanks to them, we now have a home we are genuinely excited to live in. What also sets Nurturesource apart is their efficiency. Their experienced team, in-house construction crew, and strong network of subcontractors allowed them to keep the project moving with minimal delays--something that's rare in this industry. We highly recommend Nurturesource as a design-build firm and would gladly work with them again on future projects.

Amazing experience all around! Carlos helped us build a 12'x16' gazebo. He arrived right on time at…read more7am. He originally estimated that it would take them approximately 6 hours, but they had it done and cleaned up in 4 hours! We will definitely use them again in the future!

I had Carlos and his team assemble our European style kitchen cabinets. They were made of finished…read morewood and lacquer cabinets. We sent our kitchen assembly instructions ahead of time to make sure they were aware. My overall sense is that Carlos is fairly capable and experienced but either his team or him are not as careful as we had damages to our finished wood toe kicks and our lacquer cabinets looked like they had been dragged over nails as they were being assembled. I didn't appreciate that they made 0 mention of it at all and I had to point it out. As the homeowner, I essentially had to baby sit them for 5 days through the install since it felt like they were incapable / unwilling to read the kitchen cabinet installation instructions in detail and I caught several mistakes early on during the cabinet assembly that made me hesitant to leave it unattended. Carlos's attitude was particularly bad through the entire experience as well. Always made it seem like we were inconveniencing him or being too nit picky even if we caught some mistakes. At one point, he even threatened to quit after the assembly but before the installation simply because he had underestimated the complexity of the project. We did have a 1 day delay due to some plumbing / electrical issues but that's pretty typical as far as kitchen cabinet installations go AFAIK. In the end, they were able to get all the kitchen cabinets installed, albeit with a lot of effort from my end due to the more custom nature of the project. The price was affordable and the work was solid (minus the scratches) but for me the bad attitude wasn't worth it.

Manny is not just a cabinet designer, he's an artist. When he does the project, he visualizes how…read morethe entirety of the house fits in with his millwork, and before you know it, he's given great design recommendation for the entire property. He has a wealth of experience in construction, design, and has worked with many acclaimed architects and projects. We trusted him wholeheartedly and our project came out beautifully. We are glad to have met him and recommend him fully.

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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.

I really enjoyed working with Dee! Following a divorce, I felt the need to make over our house into…read moremore of a home to support myself and my kids. With Dee's professional assistance, excellent design sense, and warm demeanor we are now living in a space which feels much more warm, welcoming, beautiful, and functional. This included repainting several rooms, picking out major new furnishings, selecting new window and floor coverings, as well as accessorizing. It made such a difference to have someone who could see it all in their head, put it together in a way which makes sense, and knew where to find the most appropriate items! I also learned a lot from Dee along the way which made the whole process really fun and educational. She's a great communicator and was very mindful of my budget. I had never worked with an interior designer before, but it was totally worth it-- I didn't realize what a difference it would make to me to feel so at home in my own house!

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.

Cindy helped me completely transform my home. Every room of my house has been touched by Cindy, and…read moreshe has become my "go to" person for any decisions to be made when it comes to design, color, fabric, where to shop or you name it. She's also a kind person and very easy to work with.

I wish I had before and after pictures of my family room, Cindy turned it into an incredibly…read morebeautiful space. Everyone that comes over comments on what a difference it has made. When I need any advice on any design change, Cindy is who I call!! Her taste and work ethic are above and beyond!

Rachelle is absolutely fabulous! She has an eye for picking vibrant…read morecolors that are warm and inviting. Her talent is something that can't be learned or taught. Spare yourself the frustration of accidentally creating an overpriced DIY mess. Rachelle will create a space for you that is fluid, beautiful, and makes your life better in every way. She isn't some designer who reads a few magazines and thinks she knows all about color and design. She is a trained, educated, and experienced professional full of creative talents. She looks at your space and design choices from a global perspective and selects colors that seamlessly tie your areas together, to balance your cabinets or floors or tile or throw pillows or drawer hardware, etc. She truly takes all of your interior elements into consideration so that the design becomes a flawless backdrop for your life. It's funny, you don't notice the actual elements when it's done, you just see how lovely the "space" is, because her colors and layout choices will enhance and accent your interiors or exteriors so fluidly. Rachelle has an endless cache of design ideas and offers consulting as well. Just being around her will have you racing for a pen to capture the creative ideas that spill out of her so fast. So be ready and have a writing instrument and paper at all times! If you are looking for consultation for any type of project, from the exterior of your house, to interior rooms, to furnishings, fixtures, etc., working with Rachelle is the best investment you can make.

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.