Staged by Design

(11 reviews)

Where do I even start? Sherri is the real deal and has a true GIFT when it comes to helping others…read more We have worked with her from 2015 during the organizing process, and her and John in 2016 in the design process. This journey has been a complete LIFE CHANGER. I have to agree with the other reviewer about how she is "part organizer part therapist". Before, my husband and I were in transition going from 2 separate homes to 1, and life was messy and unmanageable...and our home reflected that. We had double or triple of things which were randomly placed. It was so overwhelming that it was a huge source of stress and most likely put a strain on our relationship. What happened? We hired Sherri not knowing how brilliant she was. Her personality is warm,compassionate, and totally non-judgemental. This is so important because messiness can come with shame. She was so supportive in OUR vision of our home, and taught us the skills, tools, and systems needed to organize. I also want to note she genuinely wanted to get to know us as a whole person, not just getting things organized. Now, yes, things can get easily get "messy" but we know exactly where things go and cleaning is quick and easy. No more stress anymore. Things in our home have a system tailored to our lifestyle. I can now organize on my own because I have the techniques I learned with Sherri. Her husband, John is fantastic too, and are glad we got a chance to work with him during our design renovations in our home. He's very professional and organized when dealing with scheduling and contractors. Absolutely recommend Sherri and John!! Thank you for helping us!

This is way overdue, but clearly a hint into why I needed to have someone like Christy come into my…read morelife! Christy was more than a de-clutter expert, she's therapy! I can give you every reason / excuse as to why I hadn't been able to get my act together, but you already know. Christy was able to approach my situation in a way that was caring and fun. She wasn't just trying to help me "get rid" of stuff, but really had me look into why I felt the need to have X in the first place. We'd talk it through, come up with a solution, and act on it. Super cathartic. She'd give me realistic "homework" to do until next time, and of course, I'd make excuse why it wasn't done. No judgement! I looked forward to seeing her each time. Here's the thing. Would my life be better if she lived in my home and did it for me? Sure! And she can " just do it" for the client. But for me, her methods have bled over into every aspect of my life. She "taught" me how to take these methods into work, into a way of thinking when approaching just about everything. And time flies when you are with her. Her personality and optimism is contagious! And she can shift focus at a moment's notice. Don't want to tackle de-cluttering closet today? Really need assistance in digital filing ( organizing that crazy computer, bills, etc)? She can do that, too. Need more sessions with her for sure, but not bc she didn't succeed. But bc I want to continue to better my life and 46 years of habits can be tough to break. And face it, we can all benefit from continuing to grow and be our better selves.

Atelier Drome

(6 reviews)

A client of mine was looking for a good Architect to consult with concerning the feasibility of a…read moreremodel/expansion of his single story home in Bellevue. He had contacted several Architects who didn't seem to want to be bothered with this small of a project. I recommended Michelle Linden of atelier a+d and she has been stellar. She determined that the addition of a second story is in fact feasible and they have moved into the design phase. As Michelle is just starting her own practice (after working five years for a PNW Architectural firm as a registered architect) she is accommodating and affordable. But don't let that fool you - she knows her craft. She has strong technical, aesthetic and communication skills, all desirable traits in an Architect who is charged with translating ideas and dreams into a built space.

We recently bought a condo that needs a complete remodel. We hired Michelle to draw up the designs…read moreand also to take us throught the permit process. We are thrilled with the plans and are very impressed with how efficiently Michelle guided us through permitting. She took care of every last detail, freeing us to do the work we do best.

Seriously Happy Homes

(95 reviews)

Rebecca is an incredible designer, and you will be forever grateful to have hired her. She…read morebeautifully balances careful attention to detail with gorgeous vision and creativity. She is patient and kind as she walks you through the design process and answers your (inevitable) many questions each step of the way. We worked with her to redesign three spaces in our home: our kitchen, and two bathrooms. With each space, she found ways to approach them in new and practical ways when we felt otherwise overwhelmed. She guided us through choosing stunning finishes, and we received so many compliments from contractors and friends alike along the way. We had never done a remodel - and now, being on the other end of the process, we don't know where we would have been had we not had her detailed designs to guide us all along the way. Whenever questions arose, it was invaluable to have something so concrete to refer to, and we can't recommend this approach enough for anyone considering a remodel.

Seriously! I saw the most awesome kitchen transformation in my friends' house after they hired…read moreSeriously Happy Homes for the design! My friends love color, and the designers worked with them to take out a couple of walls, merge the dining area, and turn a closed L-shaped kitchen into an open festive space with yards of counter space, walls of cabinets, and easy seating for twelve! Did my friends love working with Seriously Happy Homes? Totally! Do they love the result? Absolutely!

Lindsey Runyon Design

(10 reviews)

I'm a frequent traveler and was unable to commit the time necessary to furnish and decorate my 1…read moreBed/1 Bath condominium. Last year I hired Lindsey to help me with everything from layout design to piece selection. Lindsey was extremely attentive and made the entire process very easy. Due to the distance (I live in San Diego), LIndsey and I completed the initial stages (determining my needs/constraints of the space/budget/etc...) via telephone and email. The design process was enjoyable, with Lindsey providing layouts and piece recommendations for my comment. Her engaging personality made providing feedback easy. My place was completed last December and I have been extremely pleased with the services Lindsey Runyon Design provided. I would recommend her to anyone looking to turn their house into home.

I've had many opportunities to see samples of Lindsey Runyon's work and it's always stunning…read more Lindsey's design is very versatile -- from classically elegant to contemporary chic -- she finds the style that is the perfect authentic fit for each client. Aside from being highly creative and professional, Lindsey is also very easy to communicate and work with. She's well connected with businesses related to the design industry (fabric, furniture, electric, tile, painting ect.) and able to get the best deals for her customers. Lindsey brings her impeccable sense of style to residential as well as commercial design and she's always a pleasure to work with.

Sienna & Sage Interior Design

(5 reviews)

After spending hours trying to select coordinating finishes for my kitchen and living room, I…read moreturned to Sienna & Sage for help. Tamar was extremely organized, very polite and mindful of my budget. After an initial phone conversation, I sent her pictures of the room. Her first suggestion was a simple lighting change. Once that was in place, she brought in multiple finishes that were classic and beautiful. I went with all of her recommendations. What a difference! I am relieved that I can move forward with confidence. If you need help, don't hesitate to contact Sienna & Sage.

Working with Tamar was a pleasure and a breeze! I photographed a few projects of hers in San Diego,…read moreboth commercial and residential. She knows visually what she wants, but also allowed me to express my creativity freely when capturing her designs. She has a unique and elegant touch to her style that coincides perfectly with her personality. Her clients always seemed very thrilled with the outcome of their projects. I can tell she takes the time to understand them as well as their space before she makes the transformation into a simple and modern masterpiece!

Spatial Matters Inc.

(6 reviews)

Christina has helped me with interior design in my last two homes. In my present home, we turned…read more470 sq ft into a spacious, functional, beautiful and happy home. Working with her is inspiring, easy and absolutely enjoyable. I recommend her for projects of all shapes and sizes because her work is brilliant!

I was completely lost on my bathroom remodel projects until I found Christina. She helped pave the…read moreway both bathrooms and allowed me to keep the project moving. Thanks again, Christina!

Sara Eizen

(7 reviews)

Sara is terrific at her job and her dedication to providing great service is simply sensational…read more Don't hesitate to call on Sara for wonderful design guidance. Her passionate commitment is beyond noteworthy.

Sara arrived on time, spent a bit of time understanding how we live in our home, as well as any…read moreareas we felt needed improvement. Then she made color suggestions - which turned out to be absolutely amazing! The change is terrific, and even better than we hoped. She was supportive, encouraging, and had novel ideas.

Lux Design Builds

(16 reviews)

After having met with several contractors and remodel specialists, it wasn't until we sat down with…read moreDorothea, Vered, and the team from Lux Design Builds did we feel 100% comfortable with proceeding with our long-awaited kitchen remodel project. They provided guidance, creativity, and follow-up every step of the way. Their computer-generated kitchen plans and visual images were very helpful in assuring us that the design they described is what we wanted and in the price range we were looking for. Adrian was our assigned on-site contractor. He was phenomenal to work with. His knowledge, skill, reliability, and "easy-to-work-with" personality made the process from demo to project signoff a smooth and stress-free experience. Adrian and Vered never let any unforeseen or unexpected situation alter or delay project progress. They worked together to offer solutions and resolution in a timely manner. Adrian and one or two other helpers did most of the work themselves, so we were never waiting on subcontractors. The project started on time and finished on schedule. We could not have been more pleased with the results. We are very happy to have selected Lux Design Builds and highly recommend them for your upcoming remodel.

Lux Design Builds did a remodel on our upstairs hall bathroom. The project was completed in a…read moretimely fashion (in 6 days) including demolition. The remodel replaced the floor with vinyl tile, replaced the tub surround tiles with vinyl sheets and replaced the vanity, counter mirror, tub, lights and all fixtures. The finished bathroom looks great with no issues. The fixtures, vanity and surfaces chosen by the Lux design crew look great. The installer did a great job, was very courteous and did the job with minimal disruption.

K&L Interiors

(7 reviews)

When we purchased our fixer-upper house, we set out to find an interior designer that could help us…read morebring it up to date and make it a place we could live long term. We hired K&L Interiors to design our main floor and they transformed the house into a home that is both stylish and functional. Kelly and Lauren were extremely helpful and gave us lots of great furniture, material and layout options to choose from. Additionally, they were easy to work with, listened to our needs and paid attention to our budget. We now love our new home and we got a result that we would have never been able to achieve if we had done it on our own. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend K&L Interiors to anyone who is looking to update their home. In fact, when we're ready to tackle our basement, they will be the first call we make.

K&L was a godsend. I won't even think of what may have happened with my remodel if they hadn't come…read moreto save the day. Their talent, expertise, creativity, and professionalism, are second to none. Kelly and Lauren's patience and responsiveness with me was stellar. I love their upbeat, fresh, and positive energy. I am so glad that their touch, and their sound, solid guidance, provided so much warmth and delight into my home. Cannot recommend K&L Interiors highly enough. You'd be lucky to have these lovely designers work with you. They are top notch.

MusaDesign Interior Design

(1 review)

I can't recommend Musa Design highly enough after having worked with the firm on our whole-house…read moreremodel about a year ago. They were timely to all our appointments and had creative ways of working our functional desires into our home in a sophisticated, stylish way. They also recommended our general contractor which we were extremely pleased with - I would use him again in a heartbeat and have already referred him to another friend. Not a day goes by where my husband and I don't feel lucky about living in such a beautifully-designed home. Thank you Musa Design!

From the owner: MusaDesign is an interior design company specializing in residential and commercial projects in…read moreSeattle and around the world. We work with our clients to express their own ideas in the visual language of design, in an effective and environmentally conscious way. "... MusaDesign creates environments that surpass physical settings, they elegantly choreograph the daily lives of their clients."

Rydawell Builds

(23 reviews)

While Rydawell is good at cabinetry (they get 1 star for that), their foray into building out…read morecamper vans (i.e. Sprinter) has resulted in an extremely poor experience for me on the mechanical and quality elements. Not only did the build out take forever (7 months), but since picking up my van on my first/second use, I have had roof leaks because they didn't install the "C" gaskets right for the AC unit, I experienced multiple leaks in the pressurized plumbing system (see pictures below) which caused wood damage to the cabinetry due to poor PEX seals, I still have no relief from the misbehaving (and Rydawell recommended) Ecoflow electrical system, I discovered they failed to insulate the sliding door, they actually plumbed the gray water lines into the BOTTOM of the gray water tank using the same penetration point as the drain (this caused water to back up into the shower pan when using the sinks (not to mention it would fail completely in freezing weather) and I discovered that the Rixen heating system was installed against manufacturer recommendations (to name just some of the issues). This has caused me thousands of dollars to get repaired (so far) at another (competent) van builder. While his hourly rate may seem cheaper, it takes him much longer to accomplish work items. As an example, his quote to install a 2nd battery (which he was supposed to have left room for) was twice as long as I was able to get it done elsewhere by professional van builders.

The man knows his way around a slab of wood. Perhaps he was a beaver or a woodpecker in a past…read morelife. We approached Ryan to make a walnut trestle table for our dining room, and it is freaking gorgeous. He was professional, collaborative with regards to design, and was able to stick to a reasonable schedule despite the madness of a global pandemic. I can't wait to watch our daughter slowly destroy it over the next 20 years. All hail the Prince of Planing! The sultan of Sanding! The Justiciar or Joinery!

Cabinets Doors & Molding

(78 reviews)

Very professional did a great job repairing the drawers of my 60 years old kitchen cabinet. So…read moreglad to have found a true carpenter.

James did an awesome job AGAIN installing wood panels along with a TV (with arm recessed in the…read morewall). Can't recommend him enough. I noticed there was a strange review about him talking about a "thick accent" and I can assure you he doesn't have an accent at all - LOL- (not that it matters), but I wanted to +1 to the fact the reviewer was definitely talking about some other business and guy.

Northwest Flooring

(43 reviews)

Vlad and his family did excellent work on our 60s oak hardwoods that had been covered by carpet…read morepreviously. We wanted the floors revived and refinished before we moved in, and Vlad and his brothers were communicative, transparent, quick, and professional. Our project was split into multiple steps (because of us, not them) and they graciously planned around us and came back multiple times throughout the project. They even gave us the suggestion of starting the floors, and then coming back to finish them after we finished painting walls because of dust, debris, etc., to make sure we were happiest with the end result. When we had questions or any concerns, they were quick to call, give tips, and come back to assess or change something based on our preferences. They even gave us some of the product they used so we could match our baseboards and fill them the way they suggested. I would highly recommend them for any flooring project.

We have a large area of hardwood flooring to refinish, I contacted 4 contractors and decided to…read morehire Northwest Flooring to do the work. They are family-run business (Serhii, his brother and family members do all the work), Serhii is a great communicator and he responded to my detailed questions in writing very clearly while some other contractors don't care to spend that time/effort. Their pricing is also pretty fair. During the project they worked hard and kept the schedule as promised. During the process some unanticipated issues came up and they showed flexibility and willingness to change the scope of the project and schedule accordingly. They are detail oriented. After we had them reinstall all baseboards there was one place we were not quite happy, they came back and fixed it. The end result was beautiful and it had been a great experience working with Serhii and his family crew! Northwest Flooring is definitely at the top of my list for any of our future hardwood flooring needs!

Henry Hardwood Floor Service

(98 reviews)

I had Quang on 2 different projects: one at my old place that had water damage and had to have a…read moresubstantial area of flooring replaced, and he and his crew left it looking even better than the original! Impressed, we had him also work on replacing an entire floor of carpet with hardwood, and he did a great job! A tip for anyone working with Quang: tell him what you want!

cannot recommend Quang and his crew highly enough! They recently installed oak hardwood in our…read more110-year-old home, and the results are beautiful. Quang offered the best prices, was always on time, and his crew worked incredibly hard with great attention to detail. What truly sets him apart is his ability to problem-solve. Our historic house came with a bundle of surprises, including a sagging floor and subfloor issues. Quang knew exactly how to handle it, even building a support wall in our basement to make sure everything was structurally sound. Even after we moved in, his customer service was top-notch. We asked him to take care of a few minor details, and he was on time and on point every single time. I would hire him again in a heartbeat

Sound Painting Solutions

(197 reviews)

Just bought a condo that was staged in very "safe" colors, with the same soft beige-yellow floor to…read moreceiling and on all the doors. I wanted some color in the space and Sound Painting Solutions happened to have an opening that same week! They finished the work in only 2 days and it has completely transformed the space. The entire process was very smooth and we were able to work around my budget, which is fantastic as a first time home buyer.

I recently hired Sound Painting Solutions to paint a few rooms and the results were more dramatic…read morethan I anticipated. They gave me some ideas for the finish, protected the floors and furniture, and the trim lines really turned out well

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