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.

Kristen is the best designer I've met. She pays attention to the small details, has great supplier…read moreand contractor contacts, keeps a light positive attitude throughout the entire experience, follows up regularly, quick to respond to texts or emails, and is just an overall great support during the remodel. We ended up remodeling our entire house, taking out walls, new kitchen, 3 new bathrooms, new floors, paint, closets, replaced doors to 8' solid wood doors, and Pinkys Iron Door french doors to the office. I mean honestly, our house looks totally different inside, all brand new. All of the finishes and touches flow perfectly together making the house feel airy and light. I think Kristen's pricing is a bargain for the service and involvement she gives. Having her help with the remodel reduced our stress levels by 1000% by helping us find the finishing items and make decisions that we'd get stuck on. She has a great eye for this stuff, and you will not regret hiring Kristen. I'll update my posting with more pictures soon, still need to get some art on the walls and wrap up a few minor things.

What a great experience working with Kristen Bradshaw Interiors from the initial consult to the…read moredesign boards to carrying out the design! I needed to make updates throughout the house from floors, painting, living room and bathroom remodel. She not only had great design ideas but always incorporated feedback to come back with an even more spectacular design. Working with Kristen and having her manage the project was a load off the shoulders. She managed the contractors and project follow ups and was always responsive. I couldn't have done it without her. Everyone that comes over is so impressed!

I just finished my full house remodel with Stephanie being the designer and helping me manage the…read moreentire project. The entire house! I didn't know what I was signing up for as I am a single mom with two little kids, but Stephanie was so patient, extremely helpful and went out of her way to make this remodel as easy for me as possible. It all started with me sharing some of the ideas of what I was envisioning and she brought everything to life! From putting finishes/ materials together and making everything easy for me to pick, to sourcing, comparing prices, negotiating to get me the best price...to working with multiple different contractors and vendors (because I had a short timeline to get everything done). I don't know how she does it, but she was organized, composed and always solved problems before I even knew about them. What a blessing to have her by my side with this remodel. Everything turn out absolutely exactly how I wanted and my house is like the talk of the town for a while! Definitely talk to Stephanie so she can point you in the right direction or form a plan just for you!

Stephanie was very talented and had great attention to detail in the consultation as well as in…read moremaking recommendations on keeping our vision affordable as well as beautiful! Another good thing is she has solid connections with contractors and vendors to make it a smoother implementation. You will be blessed to choose her!

Audra is truly the best when it comes to interior design! I can say this because each time I come…read morehome I fall in love with my home's interior more and more. Audra's knowledge and execution of color and texture are above the rest. I have been in many high end homes and I'm always amazed but not surprised when I come home and look at my home knowing I have the best interior design. Audra's austhetic is timeless and detail oriented. She knows how to make a home flow from one room to the next with elements of surprise and sophistication for the eye to land. She listens and she suggests. Whether its tile or lighting, Audra knows what will work and look great for years to come. If you want your home to have an elevated look, look no further than Audra Wrightson

We had a big challenging remodel after we moved my parents out of their 2 story home. They had…read morelived in the house since the 1990s and it was showing the signs of age and wear. Audra did a thorough walk thru of the existing house, listened to our needs, and created a plan that addressed all the issues. Starting at removing the popcorn from the ceilings. Helping us choose the paint colors for the walls, the carpet, tile, and flooring. And renovating the kitchen and bathrooms. She also helped us select the contractors to do the work and was in conversation with both us and the contractor during the entire remodel. In the end, Audra helped us create a house that moved from the 1990s to a home ready for the 2030s.

Tap into the potential of your space and hire AMI Design & Associates! Having a Team of dedicated…read moreInterior Designers create a dream space for you.

Where do I start?... I'm horrible at matching anything up, ( I would be content with having old…read moremovie posters on mismatched walls lol ) unfortunately my wife does not feel the same way... so I knew hiring a professional was the way to go so she can get what she wanted. Annette is very professional and good at what she does, I cannot recommend AMI Designs enough.

LaTina was such an incredible person to work with. She was kind, knowledgeable, prompt, easy to…read morecommnicate with, everything you would want. We wanted to stage one office that had an odd layout. Her vision for the space far surpassed our expectations. Every corner of that space was perfectly utilized, providing a cozy, welcoming and professional work space. From the decor on the walls to the details on the coffee bar and the use of color, everything came out just beautiful. If you need help with staging, Exceptional Dwellings Staging Services is who you need to use! We cannot praise LaTina and the staff enough for their creativity, skills, and vision. I am so happy we came across her page. We loved working with you LaTina and hope to work with you for many years to come.

Mindy did an outstanding job for our condo in Irvine. place looks amazing! She was very…read moreprofessional and timely. Thank you Mindy!!

When I took over as CEO of a medical practice and MedSpa in Las Vegas, it was clear that we needed…read moreto invest more in employee-only spaces, ensuring that they have comfortable, relaxing, and beautiful facilities when they need a break, enjoy a meal, or have meetings with coworkers. A colleague referred me to Eliane Sherman from Creative Designs Studio in Southern California. After speaking with Eliane, I knew she was the right person to helm our remodeling projects. She was very professional, attentive to details, and exceeded the contracted terms to ensure our remodel was successful. She provided us with several 3D visualizations of the remodeling project along the way, helping us see how color, fabric, furniture, lighting, and placement choices solved our project goals. Once finished, the projects were aesthetically superior to what we had hoped for before we met Eliane, and they came in under budget and were a massive hit with our team members and prospective new hires. If you're looking for a creative, passionate design professional for your home or office project, I can enthusiastically recommend Eliane and Creative Designs Studio. René Rodriguez

Elian is a talented, hard-working and a very professional designer! I used her for my bathroom…read moreremodel project. We converted 1.5 bathrooms to 2 full bathrooms in a small residence. Elian helped us draft the plans, advise us on the many different choices we faced, as well as shop and select all required elements - from tubs and vanities to tile and paint. She is very flexible and can be as involved as you would like her to be with your project and she would go above and beyond to ensure your satisfaction. We used a contemporary, modern design with very clean, minimalistic look. She was able to match our vision with practicality and budget and execute flawlessly. You won't go wrong with choosing to do business with Elian!