I cannot say enough great things about Sharon Fox! If you are considering hiring a designer for…read moreanything from help with paint colors to a total remodel - HIRE SHARON! Not only is she talented, creative, and full of great ideas, but she has an incredibly warm and joyful personality. I had never worked with a designer before and was somewhat skeptical, but I am sooooo happy I worked with Sharon. She totally understood the look I was going for and turned it all into a beautiful reality. Her rates are super reasonable and she was always very responsive when I needed her or just had a question. I love Sharon and you will too!

After reading many reviews on the internet and interviewing several designers, we chose Sharon to…read moredesign our whole home remodel. We live out of state so we were really focused on selecting a designer who could not just create an incredible design, but would also work with the builder to insure the execution was in line with her vision. We are so happy with all that Sharon has done for our home. Her attention to detail really made the difference. There are several good designers in North County but Sharon just goes the extra mile to insure it's perfect. We love our home. Ron B.

If you are looking to sell your home and want to experience what happens when artistry and magic…read moreare combined with the highest level of professionalism, give the folks at The Stagency a call. I was selling a home in northern San Diego that was built in 1975 and lived in for 46 years by the couple that designed and decorated it. Although the home was in excellent condition ('good bones' as they say), it was badly in need of a modern look that would be inviting to anyone who wanted to enjoy the home's beautiful layout, golf course views, and outdoor pool and entertainment areas. I was able to work directly with Tori Prince, the company's founder and CEO, throughout the entire process. Tori walked with me room by room and explained her vision for how the house could be transformed to meet our shared goals. She outlined how the process would work, how each part of the project would be priced, and an estimated timeline for completion. Within 48 hours I had received a detailed quote that included not just pricing, but an estimate of the time needed for each phase right up until the date of the photography and video sessions that the realtor had scheduled. The design concept was exactly what the realtor and I felt would be best for maximizing the sales value of the home and I was convinced that the return on my investment with The Stagency would be repaid many times over. And it was. Tori has decades of experience in her field and a years-long relationship with the highest caliber craftsmen in the business. Everyone who came to the home was fully briefed on their job, completed first quality work - on time - and had a great rapport with both Tori and me. The transformation was seemless. The house sold in less than three days on the market and I received 20% above my asking price. Although the house was beautiful in its own right when we started, it was spectacular when we finished. My thanks go out to Tori and her team at The Stagency. I can't imagine that this project could have been any more successful than it was and I really enjoyed the experience of working with them. They are the best!

The Stagency is like a well oiled machine. They are competitively priced. They stay to their…read moreschedule. I found them responsive wherever I called. I will do business with again.

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.

Frank did a great job with our West Elm chairs bringing them back to life. Excellent customer…read moreservice - responsive - and cost competitive. Even offered pick up and delivery services as an add on option. Thank you Frank! Highly recommend - will use again.

We could not be happier with the upholstery job Frank did for us. We had him reupholster our dining…read moreroom chairs and they look like they're out of a furniture showroom. He was very pleasant and went out of his way to make us happy. We were so impressed and definitely recommend him.

Wow, SO happy beyond words that we had Michelle during our kitchen remodel! She was such a joy to…read morework with from start to finish. She's so sweet, personable, caring, attentive, TALENTED, smart, and more. She really helped us every step of the way and our kitchen would never have turned out so beautiful and functional without her. She helped us achieve our dream! Highly recommend looking no further than Joli G for your project, you will not be disappointed and will be so glad to have her help! She's the best. Thank you Michelle!!

Avoid Michelle Meyers of Joli G Interiors & Designs - Unprofessional, Disorganized, and…read moreSelf-Serving We hired Michelle Meyers of Joli G Interiors & Designs under a $17,000 flat-fee contract to design our entire home -- including the kitchen, five bathrooms, and family room. We paid a $5,000 deposit up front. Unfortunately, what we experienced was poor communication, missed deadlines, and very little actual work. Michelle visited our home once for a walkthrough and measurements, which took about 1-2 hours. Our second and final meeting was at an appliance showroom to review appliances. She arrived over half an hour late, handed us rushed SketchUp designs, and left us little time to review or discuss them due to the time we had scheduled with another appointment. After that meeting, we went on a planned two-week vacation. When we returned, we attempted several times to reconnect and schedule a follow-up. Despite our efforts, she was unresponsive and failed to move the project forward. We had a clear deadline of July 1 to begin construction. At that point, no designs were finalized, no materials were selected, and we had received no usable deliverables. It was clear that she was not aligned with our goals or timeline, so we made the decision to terminate the contract. According to her 20-page contract, cancellation reverts her services to an hourly rate of $125/hour. She refunded only $275 from our $5,000 deposit, claiming the rest was spent on design work and software time. We questioned this, since we received no completed plans, no documentation, no layout packages, and no material selections -- nothing justifying thousands of dollars of design work. Her response was dismissive and defensive. She compared herself to an architect, emphasized how valuable her time was, and made no effort to account for the complete lack of deliverables. In our opinion, Michelle Meyers is self-serving, disorganized, and unaccountable. She seemed more interested in defending her fees than delivering meaningful results. This was a waste of our time, trust, and money. Buyer beware: We strongly advise against hiring Michelle Meyers or Joli G Interiors & Designs. Think twice before signing a contract, she is not an ASID Designer. We would not recommend her to anyone. Response to the business owner's reply: Michelle's response contains several inaccuracies. We had only two brief meetings -- one at our home and one at a showroom where she arrived over an hour late. We received no completed plans, no material lists, and no final layouts. Our previous designer left due to maternity leave, which Michelle knew from the start. We tried multiple times to reconnect after a planned trip, but communication broke down on her end. Ultimately, we paid $5,000 and received no tangible results. Her refund of just $228 lacked justification. We stand by our original review.

This plant shop is absolutely gorgeous! The selection is incredible -- so many healthy, vibrant…read moreplants, and the prices are surprisingly great for the quality you get. The store is beautifully arranged, bright, and filled with stunning greenery everywhere you look. You can tell every plant is well cared for. I walked away with a Calathea Jungle Velvet and I'm already excited to come back for more. Truly one of the most beautiful plant stores I've ever visited. Highly recommend!

Found a swiss cheese plant for $2! I love that they have a sale section. The store was very cute…read moreand well organized.

Beppie is such an asset! She helped me make decisions about my flooring and fireplace and had great…read moreideas and contributions! She is a wealth of knowledge and has an arsenal of vendors to help complete your job. AND she is a blast to work with!!! I highly recommend her!!!!!

Wow, I have witnessed the quality of Living design Interiors. Beppie is truly one of the most…read morecreative professionals I have met. Since Christmas is fast approaching, I would recommend looking at her stockings that she custom creates and makes. She has an extremely keen eye on the interior design side of business. Beppie will absolutely treat you with professionalism and integrity.

Absolutely impressed from start to finish with communication, professionalism, reliability and…read moreaffordability. We actually handled everything in text communication which most companies cannot do effectively. Will definitely be using their services in the future and recommending them to anybody looking for paint and design work. Thank you for making this otherwise mundane process of painting my 400 ft office, pleasurable and without any mishap.

We had our interior painted, a doorway redone, and crown molding put in. We knew we wanted color…read morebut didn't know how we could do so with the layout of our house. Nichole was so helpful and had great recommendations. The painting crew were professional and did an amazing job! Nichole was so sweet and brought a candle matching our colors on the final visit. Would definitely recommend and will call them for any painting needs in the future.

Jessi was extremely helpful selecting tile, colors, decorative bedding and especially contractors.read more

It pains me to revise my stellar review because I think their designers are very talented. But they…read moremust get things in order on the business side or they will continue to lose clients. While they work on hourly consult rates which is a refreshing option for many of us, on a recent project, my business was clearly not valued. Calls and emails were not returned for days or weeks, plans not sent as promised, all eventually resolved through my repeated follow-ups. The justified reason is that a bigger client was requiring all their time. Customer Service 101. I pay my invoices on time and without question. I will set aside the sales tax issue which required multiple emails to be resolved. The last straw was the requirement to pay for a 4th consult by a sharp deadline or my consult would be canceled. What choice did I have? I will find an interior design firm that will appreciate my business.

Tara is an incredibly talented designer with a brilliant vision. Her projects are inspiring, and…read moreshe have a great taste. As a professional wallpaper installer, we really enjoyed working on Designer Space's project and seeing her ideas in action.

Tara the owner and lead designer was talented, knowledgeable and easy to work with. Created…read morebeautiful spaces in our total remodel of our 40 year old home that we had just purshased . She brought in innovative ideas we would never have thought of. Along with her assistant Jill responded to questions without delay and details handled . Great choice for a designer.