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.

Sally I am so thankful for all the great work you did. I get compliments everyday on the color…read morechoices, Funiture selection, and designs you have created. Your flexibility, professionalism, punctuality, and above all artistic skills are the great qualities that alleviated all the stress and anxiety I had during this project. You went above and beyond to support me throughout this project, I truly felt that you are partner in this office. I already want to book you for the 5 year upgrades as we agreed

We highly recommend A.I.D. Innovate! Sally was a joy to work with and exceeded our expectations…read more She took the time to understood our style, worked with our budget AND we came in UNDER budget! We are so happy with the final results. Once all the items were staged and art work was hung on the walls, everything really pulled together beautifully. Again highly recommend and will be using her again for future projects!

Ammie was fantastic to work with. My condo in northern Los Angeles needed serious touch-ups after…read morebeing rented out for 10 years, and I didn't know where to start. After seeing her portfolio, I was a little self-conscious about my very "normal" place, but Ammie immediately made the process comfortable and collaborative. She created a clean, cohesive design plan, helped me review painting and carpeting quotes to make sure pricing was reasonable, and recommended furniture options across different budgets. Everything felt practical, thoughtful, and easy to execute. The space looks completely refreshed now. I'm very happy with the result and would absolutely recommend Ammie.

Ammie was absolutely the BEST to work with. She gave me so much insight to my design and gave…read morerecommendations that really helped bring my vision to life. She was also extremely accommodating in helping me with additional support throughout my construction process. I can't say enough that she was truly the perfect pick as an interior designer. Initially I wasn't even sure to hire one, but I am so glad I did. If I have the chance to work with her again I most definitely will!

Angelica is truly amazing! She helped me with the overwhelming stressful project of designing my…read moreentire new house and made it feel like a home. She was patient and communicated well with me. Furnishing an entire home can be costly but she stayed within my budget and now my home looks like it has been featured in a magazine! I absolutely love it! So does everyone who comes over. Thank you Angelica for creating my dream home

I am beyond happy with Angelica's services, and would HIGHLY recommended her for your interior…read moredesign/decor needs! I have used her several times for different areas of my home. She is very sweet, yet professional. Hiring an interior designer can get expensive very fast. What I love about Angelica is that she offers other options to work with your budget. I went with a budget friendly option of solely having Angelica come up with the design/list of items and it was up to me to purchase and install the items... diy style. Very happy overall and cannot recommend Angelica enough!!

Very very happy with my entire Closet Factory experience!…read moreKatie Aarons was amazing in helping to design my Master walk-in Closet. Carfundo was "incredible" with installing my closets. The quality of workmanship and complete transaction from Closet Factory was wonderful! I would HIGHLY recommend this company with their incredible employees! Thank you Sheila H.

When you send an inquiry through yelp and get a response quickly- great start to a possible new…read morebeginning!Called on a Thursday and had someone come over the very next day at 11 for measurement/ quote- talk about great availability! I am currently searching for someone to redo 2 closets in my home so I turned to yelp....In comes Areli. She was on time, polite, and patient. Came in, took measurements, had a design and quote ready for us on the same day. I'm waiting for one more quote before we decide, but the experience itself was worth noting. If there's a project for your home that requires organization (closet, entertainment, washroom, office) definitely give this place a call. Prices are reasonable and staff are great. Stay tuned to see if we get to work with this company!

We are very happy with Home Style Designs and Charles. They did an amazing job on our kitchen, two…read morebathrooms, and all the flooring in our home. Everything turned out even better than we hoped. The team worked fast, did high-quality work, and were very kind and professional. Charles was there every day to make sure everything was done right, which made us feel comfortable and stress-free. Our family loves the results, and we highly recommend Home Style Designs to anyone who wants a beautiful home remodel. Thank you, James and Nataly

This is our second experience working with Charles…read more We encountered an issue that prompted us the need to replace our master bath vanity and sinks. My first thought was " let's call Charles". We completed a kitchen remodel in our first house with Charles that went so well, he was the first call on our list for this replacement. We reached out, collaborated all the details, dates, and finishes. His crews arrived on time, knocked it out within two days, and now we have a new beautiful vanity. I highly recommend Charles and Home Style Designs for any in house remodel needs. The service is top notch professional. We are already planning our next remodel. Thanks again and see you again soon!

Anna at Decolure was so incredible, professional, and brilliant in transforming my condo into a…read moredream property for sale, I need to share her talent with the world. I am convinced that her aesthetic work on the condo -- combined with a few refreshments that my contactor handled (fresh paint, new grout) -- elevated the realized sale price by multiple tens of thousands. Hiring Anna was the best expense I ever put into my home. I truly could not have found a better or friendlier stager for my first ever home sale. I found Anna through her 5-star Yelp reviews and her beautiful portfolio of past staging projects, and I saw her aesthetic (warm, modern, luxurious yet artistic, clean, bright) would suit my new-build modern condo and bring life into the space. So many designers are doing MCM or trendy vintage only, but Anna is truly versatile and knows how to amplify your space's existing virtues and maximize the home you have. When she was done staging my property, I was so in love with the space, I wanted to move back in and not sell it! In addition, Anna's price was more fair and competitive than any other stager I met with, and her team of movers were first-class professionals -- they completed the work in a quick one-day install and then completed a spotless removal once our sale closed. I didn't have to do anything to supervise (I was already out of state and my amazing real estate broker coordinated the whole project with Anna). More importantly, Anna generated desire and dreaminess for the home, which resulted in a realized sale price that exceeded my hopes. I truly cannot recommend Anna enough -- if I had another home to sell, or even a space to decorate, I would hire Anna again in a heartbeat and recommend her to all my friends. Talent, professionalism, a gifted aesthetic eye, and an unbeatable inventory of modern furniture and props -- Anna runs a gorgeous staging business and I feel so lucky she worked on my home.

I've used Anna's staging services on two of my listings now, and I'm an absolute believer in her…read morework. She plays such a huge role in the response we receive from buyers. Both times, buyers genuinely thought the homes were lived in because her staging made them feel so warm, cozy, and effortlessly livable. What sets Anna apart is the time and intention she puts into every space. She doesn't just stage. She studies the home, understands its flow, and creates a design direction that highlights its strengths. Her creative eye is truly a talent and it shows in every detail she brings to life. I've worked with many stagers before but after experiencing Anna's work, I won't be using anyone else. She takes great pride in what she does, she's efficient, professional, and incredibly easy to work with. I genuinely enjoy collaborating with her and recommend her to all my fellow agents. Her work elevates every listing.

My wife and I were moving from our starter home to our second home closer to work. We loved…read moreeverything about the new home except for the decor. We needed help bringing out modern black and gray theme to life. We picked Michell based on Yelp reviews and she immediately impressed us with her responsiveness to her contact form - we were reached out to right away. She worked with our busy schedule and squeezed in a paint consultation in the midst of the final walkthrough of the new home with the seller's realtor. She took great care to make sure we were happy with our color selections and had swaths of great advice for our options, along with furniture placement, carpet choices, kitchen remodeling ideas, and how to build living spaces in a way that both made sense and was exciting. We look forward to future consultations with her! An hour and a half was enough to get us started.

Very very professional designer. The Quality of items…read morepurchased were on champagne budget but cheap wine budget.

Mr Mike did another great job for us. This is the 3rd project, and it was an entertainment/ desk…read morefor our suite living room. On budget and on schedule, Mr Mike is our go to for home organizer projects.

I found this business on Yelp with great ratings; so I contacted them. Mike was very nice and…read moreexperienced. He worked with me with the design and pricing. The best is that they have works who can take out all the old cabinets or closets and the stuff we don't want. And the installation was quick. Everything was on schedule as Mike had promised.

We underwent an out of state move with an opportunity to change our design style and replacement of…read morenearly everything. Kellie is absolutely on point and up to date with current design theory as well as all the suggestions and connections to the BEST products! We could not be happier with our results!! Kellie listened to us to learn what our goals were, and created a design that allowed us to see the amazing potential of our new home.

Kelly is amazing to work with. she has superior taste and makes everything such a wonderful…read moreexperience. I'm highly recommend choosing her, she hits all the marks!