Hiring Oleksii to design our gut-renovated 3 bedroom 2 bath apartment was easily the best decision we made in the entire renovation process. Oleksii and his team are professional, reliable, reply to every request promptly, and are simply perfectionists. Every detail is anticipated and well-executed. Without him and his detailed designs and blueprints, the actual construction phase would have been nightmarish. I don't understand how anyone can make these decisions without renderings like this unless you've got a really precise imagination! In fact, many of the looks we requested and thought we'd like really translated poorly to our particular space. Not to worry though, Oleksii always provides his favored option, and his vision and taste are extraordinary. As we've gone through this, we've been able to replace all of our so-so ideas with his brilliant ones! Everyone who saw Oleksii's designs during the planning phase thought they were actual photos taken of our completed project! You WILL get what you want with Oleksii and his team. We had our designs reviewed by a high-end Manhattan designer/contractor (whose quote was approximately 2-3x what we paid for Oleksii plus contractor) who was initially dismissive and condescending about our having our own designer. His jaw literally dropped when he saw Oleksii's designs, which he described as "verging on brilliance". Our renovations were completed over a year ago, and our apartment still looks exactly like the images he had produced before we started. I am a practical and frugal person with no design or renovation experience. I hadn't been keen on hiring a designer at all, mostly due to the seemingly high cost. Vanguard may not be cheapest option, but I know if we had skimped, we would have spent almost as much money with a far, far inferior result. Oleksii's suggestions made all the difference in our home- worth every single penny. I would not hesitate to hire Oleskii again! read more

The team at Vanguard did an outstanding job in doing end to end redesign and construction of our apartment. They were very good at taking our vision and translating into detailed space layout and true-to-life visualizations of spaces. We iterated a few times on these to settle on the final design and then they costed and executed the project. Before hiring Vanguard I started working with a "highly" recommended designer proposed by the real estate agent and the designer was not even able to produce professional grade layout solutions - rather just sending me a constant stream of "ideas" clipped from elsewhere on the internet. I think what the the folks at Vanguard offer is unique to the extent that they really are able to show you the final product before you commit to reconstructing your space. In our case we converted a loft space into dedicated functional areas that were beautifully split up (kitchen, dining area, mini-office, etc.) - this is a pretty complex project and it requires installing new walls, rewiring connections, etc. and you really want to know that its going to work before you go ahead. In this context we would not have been able to achieve what we've achieved without Vanguard. Once the design is agreed, they will cost all the individual items of the design (including all proposed furnishings) and will give you a turn-key budget for exactly what you see. read more

What can I say about Vanguard development? I went in the process of buying a home that was in need of complete renovation. I personally know virtually nothing about renovating or decorating. As you can imagine, this can be a rather stressful situation to be in when you consider that you will be spending hundreds of thousands of dollars or more. It is my unequivocal opinion that hiring oleksii and vanguard is the best single investment you can make throughout this process. Vanguard creates extremely detailed 3-dimensional representations of all of your spaces. I consider myself to be a person of pretty good taste, but having reviewed the images I realized I would have made many costly and disheartening mistakes if left to my own devices. As it goes now, I rely on Vanguard to create beautiful, functional, and unique designs and concepts for each area of the house. as I begin the construction phase, I know exactly what I will be getting and I couldn't be more excited. To add to all this Vanguard displays an exemplary level of professionalism, courtesy, and are just plain wonderful to deal with. I would recommend them to all my friends and family without the slightest hesitation. read more

When we started our project, we were struggling to reconcile our grant deed with the city codes. We were making a lot of false stops trying to work with the city on our own. We had tried starting with several other companies but we just weren't getting anywhere. More importantly, we were having to adjust what we wanted to what the city would allow. This is what I think has been the most vital part of working with Vanguard development. Not only was their communication with us by far worlds better than any other company up until this point, but their communication with the city was what made the biggest impact in our project. You want real positive results? You want to work with a company that can build a relationship with the city. Our land is unusual, and code interpretations were not exactly in coming our in our favor. Vanguard development not only worked to understand the codes as they applied to our property, but they worked with the city to see if they would update their code interpretation to make our project possible. They did this with patience and persistence, building a great working relationship with the city to make our project a success. read more

We have been in our property for over 6 years now and purchased the property fully intending to build a second unit on it. We spent 4 years having nothing but false starts meeting with various companies and eventually not getting what we needed from them. Cut to 2 years ago when my husband reached out to Vanguard Development. My gosh, what a difference in style and communication from everyone we had tried to work with before. We met with (virtually) Oleksii who helped set our expectations and asked the questions needed to figure out what we really wanted. Of course, a pandemic hit when things were starting to get rolling. But, we're still on our way to getting this unit built. Oleksii has helped keep us on track for our deliverables while consistently meeting the expectations he helped set for him and his team. If you are a busy home owner and need someone to actually help drive a project for you, then this is the company for you. Concise, clear, and detailed information is the backbone of how this company works with its clients. Trust in the process and you will not be sorry. read more

Oleksii and his team are AMAZING! I have worked with him twice now for my current home and my previous home. He is meticulous and his results are exactly as promised. He starts by finding out what the size of your project is. His team measures your rooms exactly. His renderings of what each room will look like resemble actual photographs! You won't believe your eyes. Every piece of furniture fits exactly as it should based on his measurements. Oleksii is very responsive and accountable. He is trustworthy and is true to his design concepts, but if also flexible to accommodate your needs. I can't tell you how many compliments I receive on my home. He is exactly what you need to give your home that WOW factor and make it magazine-worthy. No hesitations at all in recommending him, and I will work with him in the future. I recommend him to all friends, family and acquaintances who are even thinking about design services and interior decorating. read more

Oleksii and his interior design team are highly professional and pay meticulous attention to quality and design. The process took longer than expected but he took time to understand our functional needs as well as design aesthetic for our kitchen, and gave us multiple layout options, then blueprints, and finally designs to choose from at each step of the process. Having such detailed drawings allowed us to avoid the step of hiring an architect as well. He also helped us get multiple bids for construction and various pieces of the project to help us get the best price and service, even having a vendor redo portions of the cabinets which were not up to his quality standards. This was a big project for us (combining original kitchen and adjacent room), and Oleksii was very attentive for the whole process, always responding to (innumerous) emails in the same day. I would highly recommend Oleksii and his team for anyone's interior designer needs! read more

Oleksii is a true professional - knowledgeable, responsive, diligent, thorough, and meticulous. I didn't know this level of reliability was possible. I am already referring Vanguard Development to family with projects of their own. Meanwhile, we're making great progress on my home renovation, now that Oleksii and his team are providing the architectural services needed for new floorplans, structural considerations, permit applications, coordination with the city, design selection, etc. This project is well underway. I especially appreciate the level of coordination I've experienced with Oleksii, since my intentions for the project are incorporated into what happens, after Oleksii makes sure I'm informed about my choice and any alternatives. The quality of the work Oleksii and his team have already completed shows me that this project is on the right track. read more

We have been working with Vangard Development Group on planning and designing our apartment. Since the time we had contacted them, the communication was very prompt. A very clear explanation of all the stages and finances of the process were provided. They offered several options for our budget. Oleksii, who is the founder of the group, is very creative, punctual and a dedicated person. He takes his time to answer, explain and offer a solution to every question or concern we might have. His email replies are almost immediate. During the floorpan design stage they had developed an abundance of very creative floor plans that really opened our minds on the perception of our future living space. If you are looking for a comprehensive interior design group, I highly recommend to consider Vanguard design group. You'll be in great hands! read more

We contacted Vanguard Development through Yelp mid 2018 to help with a project on our house in San Francisco. Oleksii not only replied back the quickest but his emails were detailed, easy to understand and set up clear expectations on what next steps would look like if we were interested in working with Vanguard. Since signing paperwork, Oleksii and his team have continued to be incredibly detailed and quick with their work. We really appreciate how quickly he gets back to us on questions and how well he listens to our ideas even if they're underdeveloped and probably very vague. It seems like no matter where the project is, Oleksii is very hands on involved and he picks great people on his teams in the cities they have offices in. We're still in the middle of our long project but it's been a dream so far working with Vanguard. read more

I hired Oleksii at Vanguard to do a full kitchen gut design and renovation. At least 800sq ft. We wanted an interior designer who can also draw architectural plans. Not only was Oleksii able to do both, he is also very detailed and responsive in communication. There was a guided step by step process. From specifying out what we wanted. To working with multiple floor plans and layout. After settling on one, he would draw out and measure all the specifications so the builder knew exactly what to build and what went where. After the design we retained Oleksii as a project manager and he helped us acquire all the materials for the project, and followed through to completion. It was a pleasure working with him and his team. read more

Our HOA was in trouble with the City because of some incorrect advice given to us by several contractors. A replacement project for damaged stairs and monument signs was completed without City permits. We were cited, and needed to produce after the fact architectural drawings, design and engineering drawings so we could apply for a permit. Oleksii's team at Vanguard stepped in, handled all the City staff's questions, provided the necessary drawings, and advocated on our behalf with the City planners. The Vanguard team's guidance, professionalism, and willingness to help were the key to our resolving the issues. They are amazing... I am recommending them to all our property management company's HOAs . They saved us ! read more

I strongly recommend 'Vanguard development' as they are something else. Talent, knowledge, perfectionism and excellent communication put aside, the core of their approach is that all design ideas are presented through exceptionally realistic images, delivering the exact look of the future home, before committing to investing. And once the design concept is approved, the construction and furnishing process simply replicates the approved design concept ('What I See Is What I Get'). All together this gives tremendous control and eliminates the risk of having an unsatisfactory end product. Without a doubt it was a remarkable experience for me, and I would not hesitate to hire Vanguard again! read more

I found Vanguard Development from yelp search on Nov 17, 2017, and the work got completed on Feb 16, 2018 (exactly 3 months) as promised. I was able to set up appointment with Oleksii the very next day despite his busy schedule on a Saturday afternoon. Oleksii was able to inspect the apartment design, think through and make multiple design recommendations on the spot. He took my interest input and feedback to finalize the design that will work for me. Oleksii is detail-oriented, communicative, thoughtful, experienced and get things done properly. All our communications were via email and documents in a shared dropbox folder. I would highly recommend to work with Vanguard Development. read more

I have worked with Oleksii on both business and personal projects, and am endlessly "wow-ed" by he and his team's taste, style, and execution. Oleksii is one of the brightest minds I know, and it is a true pleasure working with him and Vanguard on interior and exterior architecture and design projects. Vanguard transforms spaces into true dreams, places where I am excited to work, live and create. Many designers I have worked with in the past have a very cookie-cutter approach to business, using certain styles over and over. Vanguard does not follow design trends; they create them. Thank you Oleksii and Vanguard for being one of my most trusted resources. read more

I love working with Oleksii Klymenko. A great interior Designer. Easy to work with. Follows through with you on every step from concept to completion. Not only he brings his ideas and design to you but also education and growth as to his thought process behind the designed themes. It is very important to me to resonate with the person, team i am working with. His ideas and concepts of using space, colors, elements is thoughtful and invite minimalism to our everyday living. Simple living is the concept which I live by. If you have any future projects in interiors, architecture design, he is the one you want to connect with. Thank you Oleksii. read more

It's hard to understate the elegance, simplicity, and overall creativity of Vanguard Development. Their design work is unlike most, combining the science of ergonomics, with simplicity in shape, color, and layout. What's more, is that all of this is executed with a keen awareness of ensuring a space feels like home. Whether it be a bedroom, office, kitchen, or living space, Vanguard's process is rooted in a fundamental understanding of how people live, work, and play. If you are looking for a remodel, redesign, or are simply starting a new project, you will not be disappointed. Highly recommend! read more

We find VANGUARD easy to understand. Oleksii also has the ability to listen carefully to what others are saying, to understand and then to respond appropriately. Conversations with VANGUARD are two-way. VANGUARD has outstanding artistic skills, bringing creativity and originality to the design. VANGUARD pays great attention to detail. We've seen them regularly produces creative, original ideas, and plans, for our past projects. They are always eager to take on a new task, whether hard or simple, and tackles it diligently. VANGUARD's positive and inspiring attitude is a pleasure to work with. read more

From the moment we saw their work and their website, we knew we wanted to work with VANGUARD for the gut renovation of our condo. Vanguard has three qualities that I sought in a designer: creative, efficient and competent. The process they have has completely changed my experience of renovation. And in the end, the work speaks for itself. Oleksii and his team of architects and designers were a pleasure to work with - they have an organized, step-by-step approach that will make your renovation nightmare a breeze. I highly recommend them! read more