About six months ago, I noticed a home for sale just two doors down from mine in Woodland Hills…read more The furniture and staging looked incredible, and the house sold in about two weeks. Luckily, while they were moving out, I spoke to a woman who gave me Kim's contact information. Since I planned to sell my house in November, I reached out to Kim and decided to stage my home as well. She was easy to work with, highly professional, and did an amazing job. My house is now on the market, and I received my first offer within just five days! Staging makes a huge difference--I highly recommend working with Kim! Here are few of the photos

I used Kim for staging recently and I am extremely happy all the way around. I love the quality of…read morethe staging goods she used, the ease of ordering and them, completing the job so quickly and the price for what she offered. She very much exceeded my expectations and the house looks amazing!! I am excited to start showing it Thank you so much Kim!! Will definitely be using you again moving forward!

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.

I highly recommend Ammie! She recently designed our kitchen, bathrooms, and living room renovation,…read moredelivering beautiful concepts exactly on schedule. She was incredibly flexible, tailoring the style perfectly to my taste, and frequently went above and beyond her contract to help the project succeed. Her communication is great--she always responded promptly to my questions and ideas, which kept the entire renovation moving smoothly.

I bought a large condo in Hollywood earlier this year and needed a lot of help with the interiors…read moreand furnishings. Was a pretty big open empty floor plan. Saw Hanna's work online and liked the clean aesthetics, talked to Jeff, super nice and helpful guy, then worked with the design team after for a few months to furnish the whole place and change out the bathroom faucets and light fixtures. Some things were delayed in the process, living room couch took a while since it was custom made. Overall, really enjoyed working with Hanna and her team, my bachelor pad looks great. Thanks guys!

Collaborating with Hanna and her team has been an absolute dream. I first came across their work…read morefeaturing a La Cañada home on instagram and immediately fell in love with the design. When we purchased our own home, we wanted our living room and kitchen spaces to be warm, inviting, and unique to our personality. Hanna's team really took the time to understand us and delivered. What truly impressed me about Hanna's team was their commitment to sustainability, sourcing one-of-a-kind, eco-friendly pieces that brought our vision to life. Thank you Hanna and team!

Dwell was great! We…read morehave a Spanish style duplex in northeast Los Angeles, that we wanted to fix up. Unfortunately, we first hired someone who didn't know what they were doing. We realized half way through that things were going in the wrong direction. We had to stop and find someone new. My wife saw some of Dwells work in our neighborhood and was impressed. She met with the home owner and he happily recommended Dwell. So, we met with Geo and work started soon after. We had to sandblast the exterior to remove the stucco work that was incorrectly applied and apply new smooth stucco. They also installed a new roof, wrought iron railing, central air, and built a new awning with Spanish tile. Everything came out great! We enjoyed working with Geo. Easy to talk to and responsive. Guided us through the process and helped with the aesthetic choices making my wife's vision for our home come true. Pricing was straight forward. What he quoted is what we paid. Geo and his team were great to work with. Everyone was professional and friendly. They were responsive in answering questions and keeping us updated on scheduling. Everyone on the job site was friendly, diligent and efficient. Through the process, other than making design choices, we didn't have to do much. Everything was taken care of. We highly recommend Dwell and can't wait to find another project for them to do!

Dwell is synonymous with quality, dedication, and client satisfaction. I have no hesitation highly…read morerecommending. Before contracting with Dwell for a full home, down-to-the-studs reno of a 50-yr old Pasadena home, I'd fired two general contractors: The first was a luxury, longstanding (30 yr) Pasadena firm that was simply too doctrinaire, languid, and non-responsive in their approach; the second was the opposite: too green, easily overwhelmed, and quickly passive aggressive and combative in communications to the point I was uneasy handing over the keys to demo and reno my home. I reset, cast a wide net for new prospects and interviewed 11 firms, all while recognizing that perhaps my expectations were too high and I was part of the problem. Gio confidently asserted that I *should* have high expectations, as it was my home that I was renovating. Fast forward, and the end product is phenomenal, surpassing my expectations without a single regret. A few notes: 1. Client dedication: Dwell and its full team (Gio, my phenomenal project manager Michael, Santiago, and the office team) all never gave a doubt that their focus is on doing the job right; i.e. in a manner that the client and the Dwell team would both share pride in. I'd be remiss if I didn't say Gio and Michael demonstrated a strong ability and interest in understanding the client's vision and truly wanting to bring it to fruition (far beyond simply delivering a product and moving onto the next project, as you risk coming across among other GCs). 2. Productive subs: Dwell knows its subcontractors well and they are each true craftsmen. Each was professional and courteous, regularly going beyond my expectations before I'd even seen their work product for the first time (e.g., more electrical outlets than I'd imagined from electrical sub, the kindest gentleman focused on getting the cabinetry and wood finishes "just right," a foundation and framing sub with steady-handed focus and easy client rapport...). Routinely, Dwell got quick responsiveness from subs, including when I'd mistakenly given the wrong delivery date for pricey patio doors (long story short: I realized my error at 6:30pm the night before and Michael and team very serenely hustled and were able to get their installers onsite the next morning to receive and install $20k patio doors; done with professional realism that it wasn't guaranteed yet effort to ensure the safety and secure install). 3. Realistic, predictable pricing: Gio tries to price projects right from the outset to do the job well. Plenty of contractors will lowball with a likely intent to add endless change orders or limit what is delivered. Dwell, in my experience, priced the project to do it well from the start and minimize any surprises or impediments that would limit them from doing the job they believe you actually want, regardless of what other contractors may tell you. 4. Respectful: There was not a single moment of tension or confusion. Michael, Gio, and team communicated incredibly effectively, even when your day job limits attentiveness or creates time demands. They more than understand and give advance heads up of items coming up for you to weigh in on, or suggestions to make the project go smoothly if you're time-constrained. 5. Humor: I'd moved from New York and was blunt at the outset that I didn't need to be best friends with a contractor, but I do expect basic courteousness and professionalism; they easily brushed past my concerns and regularly had me laughing. Doing a full home reno takes up a lot of mental space even when it goes well; to not be stressed but actually laughing through it is priceless. [As a post-script, I should mention that the reno was completed and I moved back into the place 2 weeks prior to the January 2025 Eaton Fire that ravaged Altadena and came within 4 blocks to my place before miraculously dissipating, sparing my block and the house. The care and concern that Gio, Michael, and team demonstrated despite the project having already been completed far exceeded what I could've imagined. This is a team that cares.] Big cheers to Dwell--Gio, Michael, and team: they have built a unique team culture in a tough business where it is easy for clients to be trepidatious and cautious. Run, don't walk, to do a project with Dwell.

Lisa is a wonderfully experienced and expert designer whose creative input, aesthetic vision and…read moreprofessional contacts were instrumental for the success of our home remodeling project. We consulted Lisa once we had already embarked on the project although I wish we had done it sooner. From the beginning, Lisa made us feel welcome and comfortable even though this was not a million dollar project. We appreciated her positive attitude and generous spirit. She provided key input on layout, design and materials as well as expert vendor recommendations for window treatments, closet solutions, lighting, tiles, fixtures, wall coverings, furniture and decor. Her rates were fair and she was always mindful of our budget and time constraints when recommending ideas and solutions. Lisa took time to understand our aesthetic preferences. She worked tirelessly to make sure that the contractor/ vendors delivered high quality results and on time. When we had a small issue with the closet vendor, she immediately escalated it and made sure that the work was completed to our satisfaction. Her thoughtful recommendations and painstaking attention to detail were critical in delivering results which are beautiful, functional, and harmonize well with the rest of the house. Special kudos to her for the kids bedroom, bathroom and powder room- they are stunning thanks to her vision and selection of paint colors, wallpaper and / materials. Finally, we had a lot of fun working with Lisa. Her high energy, enthusiasm and sense of humor took a lot of the stress out of remodeling and made us feel good throughout the process. We really appreciated the opportunity to work with Lisa and hope we get to collaborate again with her in the future

I was introduced to Lisa Merkle Design through an old and trusted business associate. After many…read moreyears of working with interior designers and contractors directly- I can say without a doubt that Lisa Merkle provided me with the most satisfying experience- Incredible Seamless and elevated, beautiful results and budget spent wisely with increased property value. Also, she watched for details and was able to get prices and secure resources I could never accomplish on my own. Lisa is an extremely talented designer with so many incredibly valuable industry connections to assist with whatever we needed, and assist with any glitches that might arise. She worked with me directly, and really listened to me and helped me develop ideas and vision. I am beyond thrilled with the project in my West Hollywood home. Her relaxed and friendly demeanor as well as her sense of style, made her seem like someone I would enjoy working with. I am absolutely in LOVE with everything. Her imagination, creativity and attention to detail was a very big help. She is professional, resourceful, trustworthy, and easy to work with. Her customer service and record keeping skills are first-rate. Also, she always had an eye on the contractor and workmanship details. I never would have known to watch for these things. Everything came in on time, on budget, and exceeded my expectations. The painters and assorted trades and workers she recommended were timely, considerate, and professional. The quality of all the design and construction work is excellent, and we saved on budget with beautiful results. I absolutely could not be more thrilled.

If you like clean modern look for your spaces at a reasonable price then Jonathan is your guy! We…read morerecently had Jonathan help us with concept design of a restaurant remodel and we absolutely love all the cost effective creative ideas he brought to the table. He's on top of things and always give us updates to keep us in the loop. He's quick to respond and we appreciate his help coordinate issues with city officials and contractors during the design process which saved us a lot of headaches! We would highly recommend JW design and refer Jonathan to all my friends if they have interior remodeling needs!

I knew Jonathan when we were both at USC for graduate school. After that, we went to pursue our own…read moreprofessional careers in the different disciplines of building design. As a structural engineer, I have worked with lots of architect designers, Jonathan definitely is one of the top designers for his creative mind, attention to detail, communicative and controlled process, and excellent aesthetic taste. After he founded his own business Jonathan Wang Design, I was lucky to work with him as a structural consultant from 2019. It's a great pleasure to work with him because I like to take challenges for his creative design, great project management process. Even though sometimes his extraordinary ideas cost lots of time of engineering to make it happen. His custom-oriented approach and exceptional understanding of beauty have always been not comprised. I look forward to continuing work with Jonathan to build more timeless masterpiece projects!

I recently used Nathalie Interior Motives to stage one of my listings, and I couldn't be happier…read morewith the experience. From the very beginning, both Nathalie and Talin were absolute gems to work with. They took the time to understand my clients' budget and delivered an incredible result without compromising on quality. Throughout the process, they were responsive, professional, and a pleasure to work with. Their attention to detail and design expertise truly transformed the property, and the finished project looked absolutely fantastic. I would highly recommend Nathalie Interior Motives to anyone looking for staging or interior design services. I look forward to working with them again on future listings!

On time, pricing was reasonable, and the staging was gorgeous. Talin was great to work with, and…read moreshe made a tight timeline work.

Rebecca helped me furnish and decorate my entire new home and I can't recommend her highly enough…read more I get SO much joy being in my home. She is talented, professional, and works with the best tradespeople. She also was fantastic at tracking and staying within my budget. Do not hesitate to hire her!

I met with Rebecca for a design consultation. I was looking for input into an upcoming master…read morebedroom/bathroom remodel. She is so knowledgeable, professional and delightful to deal with. I am looking forward to working with her on upcoming projects. She has an incredible team of talented installers and craftsmen she works with. I have also recommended her to several friends looking for interior services, and they were all very grateful and enjoyed working with her. I highly recommend her for those looking to remodel or upgrade their homes.