We had the pleasure of working with Jill Finn of TANGERINEdesign LLC when our longtime designer was…read moreunavailable -- so she walked into a situation where we were already feeling a bit off balance. But from day one, Jill exceeded our expectations. The project involved tearing down an old, dilapidated screened-in porch that had never really worked for us -- too cold in the winter, too hot in the summer -- and transforming it into a usable interior room. We wanted to keep the light and airy feel of a porch while gaining insulation, comfort, and year-round usability. We also wanted ideas for built-ins: maybe a window seat, maybe bookshelves -- we weren't quite sure. Other contractors over the years had taken one look at the porch and declined to get involved due to its age and condition. Not Jill. She had ideas right away. Jill brings so much energy, creativity, and practical knowledge to the table. Even while juggling big personal commitments (like her son's graduation across the country), she delivered several strong design ideas within a few weeks -- and they were fresh, inspiring, and budget-conscious. She collaborated easily with our civil engineer, adjusting her drawings quickly to meet his needs. She also understands our local codes and regulations really well, and met directly with our contractors to make sure her designs were realistic and executable before we got too far into the process. On top of all that, Jill has a fantastic personality. She made the experience fun and engaging, and she brought a sense of momentum and confidence that really helped us move forward. I can't recommend Jill highly enough -- her creativity, responsiveness, and enthusiasm make her a true gem. If you're considering working with TANGERINEdesign LLC, you're in excellent hands. Karen & Greg Marriner 6/22/25

My fiancee and I met with Jill to explore building an ADU in our backyard from the ground up along…read morewith a home expansion. We were glad that we chose Jill; she brings with her a wealth of knowledge in all facets of the construction phase, and she was very friendly and easy to talk to also! Most of the time we would ask her a question, then just let her talk, as she was very detailed with all of her answers and did a great job teaching. We also appreciated that Jill also has no problem telling you if your idea is a bad idea, but will provide the context and reasoning why. Lastly, we loved tapping her creative mind; she has the ability to look at a space and give you plenty of ideas for it that you might not have even thought of! We would definitely recommend her and would work with her again.

Jameie & Len do an excellent job staging for both myself and my real estate clients. They have a…read moregreat eye for esthetics when staging a home and getting it ready for sale. My clients rave about their work, and they help me get more properties sold in a faster amount of time with their solid work ethic, professional manner and the quality of the products they use for staging. The professional photos turn out fabulous because of their keen eye for design. I refer them to all my real estate clients. Thank you Len & Jameie!

Jameie & Len have staged several homes for me. They are very professional, work well with clients…read more...even some of the more difficult ones and deliver a beautifully staged home. They have how the extra mile for me & I truly appreciate them! Thank you

I initially asked Samantha Moss to help with one room. She was SO good that I'm incredibly grateful…read moreshe organically guided the paint colors for our entire house! The project is still in progress, but with three major rooms complete, we're convinced working with Samantha was one of the best decisions we've made during our home refresh. First, even though we've been home owners for a while and thought we knew what we were doing, Sam completely changed the way my wife and I think about paint. She asked thoughtful questions to understand how we wanted each room to feel, not just how we wanted it to look. The results have been remarkable. Our once-dark home office is now calm, bright, and inspiring to work in every day. She gently steered our preteen daughter away from indecision to a color that feels sophisticated, warm, and a perfect green that can flex with her changing moods. And our bathroom? She suggested colors that I never would have chosen myself, yet it's become a room visitors compliment all the time. Beyond paint, Samantha also gave us spot-on recommendations for our bedroom's curtains and lighting direction, helping us create a vision for the whole home instead of just choosing colors. She is thoughtful, collaborative, incredibly knowledgeable, and a genuine pleasure to work with. We can't wait to see the remaining rooms come together and recommend Samantha Moss without hesitation.

I am so happy to write this review about Samantha. I love when I experience great skill, talent,…read morecommunication, service, and rapport with people I work with. I appreciate Samantha so much for those reasons. She has been spot on in choosing colors for our home, both interior and exterior. She has also given us valuable interior design suggestions. The cherry on top is that she has been an absolute joy to work with. I am looking forward to having her back to consult on other rooms of our house. I rave about her (whether solicited or not!) to anyone I know who is having their house painted or is choosing paint colors. For any of you who are hesitant, my recommendation is to just say yes! :-)

Ali is phenomenal with her eye for staging. I did not want to get staging but my realtor convinced…read moreme it would be a strong financial investment, turns out she was right! Ali made the house appear to be more spacious than it was and used nice and neutral color tones to enhance each room.

Amazing work to Ali!! She did a stunning job staging my…read morelisting. All her furniture was quality, super in style with a tasteful neutral palette. She has quick feedback and ideas for areas that looks awkward and hard to stage. I will be using Ali for all my listings!

Design Alchemy is an amazing interior design solution. I had the pleasure of working with Danny and…read morehe is so talented in his recommendations- things I would have never thought of- if you want a space that wows- look no further!!!

I had an amazing experience working with Danny. From the very beginning, he really listened to my…read moreideas and turned them into a space that is both beautiful and functional. His attention to detail, creativity, and budget made the process smooth and enjoyable from start to finish.

We figured these slow times were the perfect opportunity to tackle an overdue project: our master…read morebath remodel. After consulting with a couple of others we decided to go with HQR Design. Ron had great ideas was flexible and his quote was competitive. Once our plan semi final we got the recommended 3D rendering. Makes a difference for visual help and allowed us to make a few adjustments which make all the difference in the end The result came out great - see pix. Highly recommend. Thanks.

We hired HQR to renovate our very dated 1960s kitchen, which included removing a load bearing wall…read moreto open up the kitchen to the dining room. As part of this process, HQR sat down with us to go over our design ideas and created incredibly realistic 3D renderings of the kitchen. We were blown away when we saw the 3D renderings because it gave us the confidence that the kitchen would look just as great as we imagined it would be. The 3D renderings also helped us make some small design revisions to the plan, which we wouldn't have thought to do without the renderings (such as two pendant lights vs. three). All in all, I highly recommend getting these realistic renderings done ahead of time.

Working with Emily was a great experience during our year-long remodel and addition. Emily's…read morebiggest value was in helping navigate the execution side of the remodel process -- coordinating timelines, advising on ordering, connecting us with trusted vendors, and helping facilitate communication throughout the project. She was also an excellent sounding board when I needed to validate decisions or talk through options. Having someone experienced to pulse-check ideas, help with all the little details (like selecting grout colors) and support in managing all the moving parts made the process feel much smoother and less stressful.Highly recommend!

I recently worked with Emily and her team, and I cannot recommend EJ Design enough! She has an…read moreincredible eye for detail and a natural talent for transforming a space. She took my vision and elevated it in ways I never could have imagined. The textures, lighting, and layout have completely changed the energy of my home. Her team was highly organized and thorough. My space finally feels curated and sophisticated. Exactly what I was looking for. 5 stars!

We used Casa Di Vita for staging in our home in Alameda. Deepti is a gem to work with. She…read morecoordinated with our realtor and was flexible, but let her style shine through. Our realtor wanted us to use a stager that was 15K! We had already found Casa Di Vita and her staging was on par with the stagers charging twice as much. I would highly recommend Casa Di Vita for someone looking for quality staging.

Casa Di Vita was really great to partner with and we were really happy with the outcome of their…read morestaging for our home we put on the market in Albany. Their creativity and attention to detail and organized approach made the whole process smooth and stress‑free. We also had to take a pause at one point in our selling after we put our deposit in and they were very understanding with our situation. I highly recommend their home staging services to anyone looking for professional home staging in the Bay area.