We were so fortunate to find Juliana - she transformed our lackluster townhouse into a modern, cozy…read morehome that feels so warm, spacious and inviting. From concept to execution, Juliana guided us through each step (floors, paint, hardware, furniture, lighting, etc.) and provided options and suggestions for each element along the way. She has deep relationships with myriad contractors, subcontractors and high-end suppliers in the Bay Area, so she was able to call in subject matter experts to weigh in on the more complex aspects of our remodel. Juliana is incredibly warm, generous, creative, and easy to work with. We highly recommend her for any interior design project and will use her again in the future.

Juliana had great ideas and suggestions for our kitchen remodel. We would have never have thought…read moreto move the refrigerator or kitchen door. It gave us much more space and looks amazing. The cabinets and fixtures she choose are beautiful. She was responsive, a great communicator and problem solver. We highly recommend her!!!

Beware. Colleen Mahoney, the principal and owner at Mahoney Architects earned my trust in November,…read more2021 by relating to our remodel objectives and budget. I've done two large remodels in the past so am experienced with the process. As far as remodels go, this was considered on the small side and largely consisted of opening up the kitchen to the living & dining room and opening up the space to the outside. We allocated a budget of $230,000 for this project. Colleen said that was reasonable and estimated her architectural services would run 10% of the total budget or $23,000. She assured me that her firm was excellent at managing their services to a budget. Short story is Mahoney Architects completed about 35% of the project for 100% of their estimate. Their invoices reflected rework and unnecessarily working on designs that did not meet project objectives and could have been easily resolved by talking to the client. Perhaps worse, is that Colleen never saw an issue with her invoices. A more detailed account follows. Mahoney Architects started the project on Nov 16, 2021, measuring the house and drafting the As Built Drawings in AutoCad. Because of a bookkeeper error, I did not receive the November invoice until Dec 30. At $5,926, it seemed high but after I asked how much of the project that invoice represented, Colleen emailed that it represented "20 - 25%." That projected total architect fees of $23,704 - $29,630, which is higher than the original estimate, but still in the ball park. On Jan 7, 2022 I received the December invoice for $18,098. I was stunned the two invoices totaled $24,024. There was no communication that their billings were already over the estimate. All that had been completed was As Built Drawings (Site Plan, Floor Plan, Elevations, Cross Section of Floor Plan) and two design sketches that did not meet the project objectives. We still did not have a workable Design nor Construction Documents (Demo Plan, Floor Plan, Electrical/Mechanical Plan, Interior Elevations, Exterior Elevations). After I requested that all work stop until we had a discussion, Colleen took 6 days to write me a formal letter in which she listed everything they did and said it was all appropriate. She never acknowledged that they were over the estimate. She estimated that it would take at least another 100 hours or roughly $19,000 to finish a design and create the construction documents. We met to attempt to come to a reasonable resolution. But Colleen could never answer why the As Built Drawings were so far above the estimate, nor did she acknowledge or recognize why a client would be worried about that. There was no project scope increase and measuring and drawing the existing house is the most predictable part of a remodel project. In the end, I paid her firm $20,426 for the release of the four As Built Drawings. A very expensive lesson for being too trusting on what I was sold.

I have worked with Colleen for the better part of 25 years. She has always been very professional…read moreand has beautiful designs that the client is always happy with. I would recommend her highly to anyone that is interested in new construction, remodel/addition. Walt Kehr

We decided to use Marissa Satomi Design when we had finally saved up enough to do some updates to…read moreour older home. Truly feels like we moved into a new home! She has an incredible eye for creating spaces that are modern while still keeping the warmth and inviting feeling of the original old charm of our home. She was easy to work with, responsive, and her design recommendations felt thoughtful and intentional. Start to finish the process was much easier than I expected thanks to her eye for detail and actually managing every part of the remodel. I highly recommend Marissa!

3.5 stars. I found Marissa through Houzz after the interior designer I'd worked with for many years…read moreretired, and I hired her for a small bathroom remodel. Overall, my experience was mixed. She has a strong design eye, and the finished bathroom is lovely. That said, issues did come up during the project, which is not unusual with remodels. Where I struggled was in how those issues were handled. When problems arose--such as sloppy tile and grout work, a cracked cabinet, and a light fixture that didn't meet U.S. standards--her initial response was to defend the subcontractors and the work rather than move directly into problem-solving mode. To her credit, once pushed, she did address and resolve the issues, but the initial defensiveness was frustrating. Ultimately, I completed the final stages of the project on my own, with help from a friend, as working with her became more stressful than managing those last details independently. I think Marissa would be a good fit for a strictly interior design project with fewer logistics to manage, but I would not use her again for a remodeling project.

My girlfriend and I were lucky enough to stumble upon Sam's studio while we were in the area…read morechecking out some antique shops. Sam was gracious and engaging, I loved picking his brain about his work. His art is captivating and thought provoking - everywhere you look there's something new to discover. Go in with an open mind and prepare to go down the rabbit hole!

I stumbled upon the Rabbit Hole Art Gallery & Studio last weekend while visiting Sebastopol. I…read moredropped in and met with Sam and was amazed by his incredible artwork - it's really amazing how versatile and diverse his work is. He's truly a talented artist and the Rabbit Hole has a very open, welcoming feeling to it. Sam was there to answer any questions and shared the background on some of my favorite pieces. If you're in the area (or even if you're not), it's definitely worth a visit! I'll be a regular visitor and can't wait to see what Sam's up to next.

Working with Anne was a real pleasure. She is so knowledgeable, and she has a special presence…read moreabout her that makes you know she is observing your spaces and suggesting solid improvements that will enhance your environment. In other words, she cares about you and your home. I am planning to refer her to others. The suggestions she made have made our home brighter, and the energy in all the rooms is positive and welcoming. You will love working with her!

Anne was just about the loveliest to work with. I worked with her, virtually, back in May 2020…read more With the pandemic, and spending so much time at home, it was important for me to invest in Feng Shui. She was kind, loving and gave wonderful suggestions. She really was so authentic and genuine in her work. She took the time to look at my floor layout and pictures/videos ahead of time. I loved the chanting that she did, and I recorded the session and replayed that chanting at later points in time. I had a lot of changes to make in my bedroom. It took me about 11 months to make all of the changes, but I feel a huge difference. She reassured me to take things one at a time, and that I didn't have to make all the changes immediately. Wooden headboard, new closet doors, matching bedside lamps and lots of flowers make a huggeeee difference! I also bought the special crystals, and tibetan bells. Anne was also really generous and gave me a special for being a healthcare worker in the midst of the pandemic. She is extremely reasonably priced and gives her 100% to the session. She is very intuitive just had a positive energy.

Even though they weren't able to help us with our project, Becca responded promptly and went above…read moreand beyond by giving us referrals to other local companies. I appreciate it Noah Young Law Group

Thrive renovated our 1975 contractor's spec house, taking advantage of all the property's pluses…read moreand eliminating the minuses. After living here 18 months, I still marvel at the high level of comfort, functionality, and beauty that Thrive achieved. Quality subcontractors, piles of practical knowledge, and genuine human beings.

Heather (and Megan) do an amazing job. They put together complete plans that are rock solid,…read morethey're super responsive and they are a great value. They have great advice and sense of what will look right and work best. I have developed a lot of properties and they are one of the very best groups I have ever worked with.

Great experience working with both Heather and Megan on a major remodel. Wonderful to have an…read moreintegrated team on our side who gave us exactly what we asked for, plus all their help, suggestions and gentle nudges in the right direction on everything from interior design to structural reinforcement of existing structure. Will work with them again on future projects.

Janice went above and beyond to get my husband's wedding suit made in time for us! When the fit…read morewasn't right, she got the pants returned and replaced after the fact. We were extremely happy with her services and our color/fabric choices!

Janice is an incredible woman! She is kind, thorough, meticulous, and the top of her field. I…read morereached out to Janice to help me custom design my wedding suit, for which I knew she would do an incredible job, but I didn't know what I was in store for. She was so prepared and knowledgable, and the entire process was fun and educational. She helped my create an incredible bespoke suit that I'm sure no one else has. The suit looked absolutely stunning. She even took the time to wash and press the suit upon arrival so that it looked amazing. Upon trying on the suit, there were a few tweaks that I wanted to make and she took the suit and professionally altered it herself! I couldn't recommend a more amazing individual than Janice. If I could give her 100 stars I would! I will never buy another suit that isn't through Janice and J Hilburn!