When my aunt decided to hire a design team for renovations and interior design for her new home in…read moreReno, I was excited to be involved, given my background in real estate and renovation project management. We met Leslie and Lisa from Mindful Design and reviewed their proposed designs. While my aunt and I had brainstormed some ideas, I was initially concerned with a few of their choices. When we presented our revisions in person, many of our suggestions were dismissed. As the project progressed, several issues became apparent. For example, Leslie initially dismissed the arched mirrors we chose for the bathroom, claiming they wouldn't fit the space--but they ended up fitting perfectly. Unfortunately, other elements of the design were far less successful. Leslie's furniture and art selections felt cheap and were poorly proportioned for the space. Additionally, the overall execution was subpar. My aunt had to hire a contractor to fix numerous issues, including custom beams on the ceiling that were falling down, and didn't meet the walls properly, a raw wood band on the hood with visible nail holes, and a light fixture in the dining room that was 2 feet off-center. There were also significant design flaws that could not be easily corrected without major rework. For instance, one of the shiplap walls was installed backwards, with poorly aligned seams around light switches and electrical outlets. The beams were improperly installed, and the hood over the stove was mismeasured by 4 inches--thanks to Lisa, the owner of Mindful Design--which led to costly custom work that was still unfinished. Despite spending over $100K with Mindful Design, these issues were never fully addressed. Lisa and Leslie failed to take responsibility for their mistakes. They also neglected to inform my aunt about the 90-day return policy for furniture if they ordered it for her, in the end left her to handle returns on her own with a 30-day policy, which was problematic being as she was living out of state at the time. Additionally, basic design principles were overlooked--such as placing a round rug under a round table, which is a basic design misstep. When my aunt left an honest review, Lisa became defensive and dismissive, even attempting to portray herself as a victim of stress, all while failing to manage the project and team professionally. After encountering all of these issues, it's clear that Mindful Design was unprofessional and failed to meet the expectations set for such a costly renovation.

I could not be happier with Leslie Pence's Mindful Design. She is very good at what she does. I…read moresoon came to find that my best response to her was "Whatever you think." I really got my money's worth on a small apartment re-design.

Everything! There was a female that kept bothering me. When…read moreI actually got a quote. It was through the roof.

My office at work is a big old fishbowl and luckily, my employer let me order blinds for some…read moreprivacy/safety/lighting comfort. Alisha helped me figure out what kind of blinds were best, in terms of how much light I wanted to be able to come through (and whether I wanted people to be able to know I was in there, ha), if I wanted to use a string or remote or just pull them down, color, cost...probably more, it has been about a year since she put them in. I know this because the pandemic was just starting! So I know they have been doing exactly what I needed and wanted to for almost a year now and am also reassured by their 7 year warranty. The supply issues/shutdowns with the coronavirus made it all a little tricky but Alisha was easy to work with and it all went very smoothly!

I have been working with Camilla for a month and a half. We had a previous designer who wasn't so…read morereliable and responsive. Now that I have been with Camilla, it has been a breath of fresh air. She is so hard working, focused, kind, friendly, knowledgeable, creative, and organized. We have gotten so much done in a short amount of time. I so highly recommend her!

Camilla helped us level up our living room with affordable and natural details. We were debating…read morere-doing our whole fireplace and instead she helped us style the mantle with a grand mirror, natural eucalyptus and candles. She even brought a cute custom picture frame. We weren't even sure what we wanted and she was able to bring us options and help realize our design goals. Working with her is so easy and fun, we will definitely use Cozi Designs for our next guest bed/bath project.

Michael and his team did an awesome job staging my client's home. The home sold the first weekend…read morewith an amazing offer after a ton of showings, due large part to the beautiful staging of the home. Will certainly be using them and referring them again! Thanks Michael!

Michael and team are amazing to work with. They are fun to work with and have a great eye for…read moreinterior design. Definitely recommended if looking to stage your home to sell! What a difference staging can make!

Aspen Leaf Interiors is the best Interior Design team I've ever worked with, and I've worked with 4…read moredifferent teams! They helped redesign and remodel our Tahoe vacation home in 2010. They did such a great job that I hired them for our new full-time house in Pleasanton, CA in 2015. Here are is a short list of why they are so great: -They are very creative and versatile. They make your style unique to your home. -They are very organized. They manage your project with ease and efficiency. -They have many contacts for a variety of skills and tasks. -They are service oriented. They want you to be happy with your selections, so they don't force their style on you. They keep looking until you are satisfied. If there is a mistake or correction, they handle it from A-Z. -They are appropriately detailed. Very few things fall through the cracks, and if they do, Aspen Leaf Interiors finds solutions and makes them happen. -The are honest. I have never felt like they were charging me for more than what they are worth. They work hard, efficiently, and in a timely manner. -Best of all, they can do all of this remotely. They have technology and tools to work with their clients and contacts from any location. They do travel to your sight, but they do so judiciously. Aspen Leaf Interiors combines best practices from the style, administrative, and technology worlds to make your design experience easy and gratifying.

From the owner: Aspen Leaf Interiors is an award-winning, full-service interior design firm specializing in new…read morehome construction and remodeling projects in the Lake Tahoe and Reno region. Aspen Leaf Interiors is regularly featured in various home interior design magazines and is known for its unique take on interior design. At Aspen Leaf, we take client's individual interior design needs in mind and help craft a custom space that is sure to impress with white-glove customer service along the way. Our founder and principal designer, Marcio Decker, always brings a timeless and unique design style to projects throughout the Lake Tahoe and Reno region and beyond. Visit our website today and see how we can help you achieve the interior design of your dreams!

I reached out to Stephenie Nash to draw up some plans for an interior remodel that we needed…read morepermitted. We wanted to add a bathroom into an unfinished space and turn an office into a separate bedroom. She was able to send us the plans quickly. I would definitely recommend her for any remodeling needs.

From the owner: 54 Four Commercial Design provides Interior Architectural Services Interior Design Services,…read morevirtual Renderings, 3D Renderings, and commercial remodeling services to Reno, NV, and the surrounding areas.

I love to browse! Today we stopped by Transcend Interiors, and got a chance to see all the…read morebeautifully displayed pieces in their show room. We got a chance to speak with the owner, Charlotte, and she was warm, informative and very knowledgeable about the products and told us the services her store provides, like interior design. While some of the pieces are a little out of my budget, a lot of the smaller decorative items were very well priced. Charlotte also mentioned to stop by their sister store around the corner which sold furniture that was previously used to stage model homes. I found a few items that were more in my teacher's budget at the other store. All in all I will definitely stop by the consignment side of their business and see what I can find.

My husband and I love this store and all the employees. Everyone is so friendly and their store is…read moreso fun to visit and get ideas. We've purchased several pieces for our house and are always looking for more!