Amazing crew. They were great with on site adjustments and completed the work promptly.read more

This is the second time we've worked with Elite Construction, and once again, they exceeded all…read moreexpectations. We hired them to redesign and replace our crumbling back porch, and the results are wonderful--a graceful, functional, usable space, with craftsmanship and attention to detail second to none. Project Manager Dave Allami was a standout--his suggestions were thoughtful, his work meticulous, and he was incredibly accommodating throughout the process. When they removed the old porch, they uncovered serious structural issues with our home's foundation and support beams. Dave and the team didn't flinch. They pulled out all the stops to address the problems quickly and thoroughly. That part of our house is now the safest and most solid--it's truly impressive how seriously they took the issue and how fast they acted. What really touched us was how they treated our little 800-square-foot home like it was their own. It's just four little walls that hold our life, and they respected it like it was a mansion on a hill. That kind of care is rare. Highly, highly recommended.

"Mahlah is amazing! She is by far THE best designer I've worked with. I found her on Houzz and…read morehired her to design our beach house in Aptos. She did a beautiful job! She listened to our needs, presented thoughtful plans and kept to budget and timelines. She has a fresh, modern approach to design. We love everything she did! And, she works with quality contractors to paint, install lighting, etc. We love our new beach house and are so thankful we found Mahlah!"

Mahlah does it just "right"! She showcases the property with…read morethe right amount of props. So, clients can see the property clear and clean! Good Job!

Wow! Cyndi completely transformed our living space. We feel like we upgraded to a new home. Her…read morevision for our kitchen opened up our entire first floor. Our master bedroom and bathroom are beautiful and functional. She is such a gifted designer and guided us through every aspect of selecting the materials, colors, and layout. She is truly the best!

This is a very long overdue review...  Over the course of several years we worked with Cyndi Mosher…read moreat Beyond the Box on a complete rebuild of our Westside home in Santa Cruz. The project was primarily an owner build, so between that and the pandemic it ended up being a multi-year project.  Over the course of planning and building we worked very closely with Cyndi - not only on the designs for our kitchen and bathrooms but for general design help throughout the house. Cyndi was absolutely wonderful to work with throughout the whole process. Not only was she incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and helpful - she had an inordinate amount of patience (and tact!) in helping us navigate through the thousands of decisions that had to be made. She was adept at creating a cohesive design out of our rather ad hoc lists of likes and dislikes, and did so without imposing her own personal preferences or style. My husband and I also both appreciated that she was very pragmatic - she understood that we weren't interested in building a mansion and was very good about pointing out the areas where it made sense to spend and where it didn't. Her knowledge and contacts in the business were invaluable, both in terms of the quality of the workmanship we ended up with as well as access to resources that we would not have been able to find on our own. When it came time to order all our cabinets and countertops she handled every last detail, and made sure that what we ultimately received exactly matched her specifications. I was originally hesitant to hire a designer, both because of the additional cost and also because my husband and I are both fairly practical and were more interested in function over form. We have no regrets - engaging Cyndi to help us with the project was money that was very well spent. Not only did it prevent expensive mistakes, but we love the results. After living in the house for over a year I can honestly say that there isn't anything that she helped design that I would do differently if given the chance. A few of the rooms from our project are pictured on the Beyond the Box website: https://www.btbkitchens.com/rustic-elegance

JemInEye is truly amazing! I had just finished remodeling a studio above my garage and I am…read morecreating a yoga room. My house and garage had become a jumbled mess during the construction project. It was finally time to put things where they belonged and hang art on the wall. But on my own, it was daunting. I had a very long list of things to do, and scheduled a three hour session with JeminEye. She showed up on time and brought a very calming energy with her. She made great suggestions and we got everything done on the list. Including assembling an office chair, which neither one of us was looking forward to. But she made it happen. JemInEye tunes into your energy to accomplish the organizing & decorating project. She respects your vibe and style, which makes her very easy to work with. Her rates are reasonable and she works very efficiently. Highly recommend!

Jemini is absolutely amazing!! I had her come to my home to decorate because I just don't have the…read moreskills of knowing where things should go. I have now had her decorate all of my rooms, living room and kitchen! I am so happy when I come home to my beautiful home!!!! She also has "less expensive" ideas and places to find really good deals. She is always on time and ready to get decorating!!!! I had a huge loss in my family and really needed my home to be comfy and cozy and Jemini came to the rescue!!!!

Gina is a gem. We needed furniture for a small project and she was easy to contact and available…read morefor questions. She went over the space with us and gave a very good price for the project. We weren't able to use her services due to a leasing manager issue but will definitely contact her in the future with any needs.

I highly recommend Gina for her above and beyond service for furnishing my rental. I had…read moreinterviewed a few companies for this job and found Gina to be most responsive. I contacted her on a Monday and she was done with furnishing the rental by the end of the week! Not only did she provide furniture for the entire place, she also took care of art pieces, accent pieces, and even towels and hand soaps for the bathroom. I found her price very reasonable compared to some other companies and while some were charging an extra cost for the design, her design cost was included.

I have worked with Karen at Nolan Designs and she is one superstar of a home designer and interior…read moredesigner. I am a psychologist and had a couple in my practice who were thrilled with the remodel she did on their home. Karen is a civil engineer and is a real professional. She can help you build the house of your dreams plus help you immensely with interior design. Karen helped me design my entire house and even went shopping with me to pick out some pieces. she has an incredible eye and knows how to put a room together so everybody wants to get together at your home!! Everyday I wake up and smile at my new leather couch, awesome lamps, new dresser and more. She is high energy but focused, can listen to your needs and desires and has rich ideas if you need more options to consider. No need to look any further--just call Karen and set up a consultation. Patrice!!

From the owner: Nolan Designs and Engineering is a residential/commercial design and civil engineering company. We…read moredesign new homes from the ground up, additions and remodels are also in the scope of work. To make the business full circle, we provide engineering services by a licensed Civil Engineer. We are also an interior design company.

So friendly! Earlier today I spoke to a designer in this studio (the owner?) who gave me so much…read moreinfo and insight. I am blindly trying to remodel our kitchen on a budget and have no idea where to start...She was patient and kind, as well as guided me on where/what to do given our hopes for our 70s kitchen! Thanks again for taking the time to help me:)

We are beyond satisfied with the experience we've had with AD Construction. Shannon and Tony are a…read moredream to work with, and by far the best design and contracting team we've hired in Santa Cruz. Shannon helped us create an amazing design for our master bathroom remodel and deck construction, and we're completely thrilled with the layout and execution. We were consistently kept in the loop on all important decisions, and felt like our choices were all respected and honored. They are also genuinely kind and fun people to spend time with, and felt like part of the family throughout the course of the project. It's a privilege to work with such a top caliber team, and we'd highly recommend them for any work you have in mind.

Bottom line: WHEN YOU NEED A HOME STAGED CALL "DANETTE"…read more I am a realtor and a fellow realtor recommended Danette for staging. I have been so impressed with her suggestions from Choosing paint colors, in this case we used some of the owners furniture and Danette added the embellishments. This listing had an offer after only 3 day on the market!! Sellers are thrilled! Buyers are thrilled and Agents are thrilled. Your professional direction was so important in this sale. THANK YOU!! I will refer you to other agents and of course call you to stage all my listings. Janice Boardman eXp Realty of California

Love working with Danette! Her service and style is as good as it gets…read more For me, I am all about the experience as well as the service. And she gets it. And as a high producing listing agent, I have seen them or worked with almost all of them and she is always my "go-to" choice without question. Thank you Danette for always providing the best possible experience and service out there AND... at a very reasonable rate. :)

I wanted just one single chair for our living room. I wanted help in picking out this chair so…read morethat it would go with everything else. Our living room is not what is in style today, but it is more of an "Old English" style. Not easy to find someone who would help with just one small thing. I have a chair I liked, I looked to see where their chairs were sold, and called and asked for a recommendation. Luckily they gave me Jeff's name. I was apologetic for such a small job, but he happily accepted the challenge. He found several fabrics, and we quickly picked out a green plaid one. But since he was at our house, you know how this goes......I mentioned that I hated my dining room table. Jeff suggested that we get a table that would blend with our antique buffet. Expensive, so I dragged my feet. When the chair arrived, Jeff and I spoke again. I told him that the one thing that I regretted was not getting the table. He said as with everything else, prices were going up, and I might consider doing it sooner rather than later. Jeff came out once again to look at the finishes, so that we could pick a finish that blended best with what we already have. When the table arrived, we told Jeff that our shower was leaking and it was time to update......you can see where this is going. Not only did Jeff meet us twice at tile stores, but he found someone who would replace our shower for us. (Previously we had called about 6 different people, and no one would come out, they just wanted us to send pictures, and then we never heard from them again.) I haven't even mentioned the living room pillows for my couch that brighten up the room.....Jeff is a pleasure and easy to work with. He understood what I was looking for and was a great cheerleader when I got rid of my old clunky dining room set! And let's face it, I'm still thinking about the quail lamp that he showed me....we are very happy with everything that Jeff helped us with. Our house looks refreshed, and more updated.

Jeff has been the designer on several of our projects over the years. What a pleasure he is to…read morework with. He gets the details worked out before we start bidding. It gives our clients an accurate cost for their project so they have a very good idea of what their budget needs to be. I think his design style is creative without going over the top. We've done bathrooms, kitchens, and even wine cellars with Jeff's guidance! Eric Lamascus www.DiscoverElite.com

Coastal Oak is a great home store, but it has so much more. It is a regular stop for me when I need…read moregifts. They have a great selection of candles! The inventory and design of the store changes often and is idea inspiring and I always find some new treasure.

From the owner: At Coastal Oak Interiors, taken our extensive real estate industry wisdom and married it with our…read moremany years of home staging and design expertise. Not only do we have industrial, rustic, and coastal style furniture, but our items and inspiration are constantly shifting. Please come by today to get inspired!