I would like to recommend Rose Steiner as an excellent interior designer/stager…read more She has an extensive background in art and is able to bring her aesthetics to practical use in the home. She arranged my home to look very appealing and desirable. This was confirmed by everyone who came through it. Im sure her work increased its value. In addition to her skill, Rose is wonderful to work with. She listens to your needs and has an excellent sense of judgment as she makes her decisions with your needs first and foremost. I would feel very comfortable recommending her services to anyone desiring a home consultation for presentation, be it for sale or creating a beautiful living environment.

Rose did a terrific job working with the owners and contractors in staging houses in San Anselmo…read moreand San Rafael. Both houses received wonderful comments from agents, neighbors, and buyers. Her artful presentation enabled the professional photographer to get some great shots for the MLS and for the internet sites. The sellers were pleased with the her work and prices they received. Rose's attention to detail and her professional approach keep me recommending her time and again.

I had a great experience working with Annie and the rest of the team at ALI to furnish my home…read more I recently purchased a new construction home, and wanted help with furnishing the space. I loved the space as it was built and didn't want extensive changes, but window treatments were important to me -- the house has more windows than walls and didn't come with any way to cover them up -- which ultimately necessitated some remodeling. After selecting and interviewing 6 design firms based on their reviews and portfolios, I brought on Annie and her team to help. From the beginning of the process, I was impressed by Annie's depth of knowledge, her solution-oriented mindset, and her commitment to matching the space to my needs. Throughout the process, I found Annie and her team a delight to work with. They were always friendly, prepared, and efficient. More importantly to me, they were deeply collaborative. There were times when I knew exactly what I wanted (e.g. laying out a project space or cabinetry for an entertainment center), even showing up with custom specs or sketches, and Annie's team adopted them and made them happen. On the other hand, there were times when I struggled to decide on something, and they stepped in and offered their own recommendations. They were great at both, and switched effortlessly as needed. Even for things outside of ALI's scope, nothing gave Annie pause, and she always had someone on speed dial to solve the problem. My home has high vaulted windows, and I told Annie up front that I wanted motorized shades. She immediately agreed that made sense (another designer I spoke with seemed overwhelmed by the prospect), and subsequently brought in a general contractor, a drapery fabricator, and an installer. Not only were they also all friendly, reliable, and efficient, but they shared Annie's collaborative style. I felt shared ownership over the solutions we came up with, and the end result is fantastic -- it looks like it could have been built with the house. I would happily bring any of them back for future work. End-to-end, the whole project took about 14 months until installation (with a few stragglers), a month behind Annie's initial target. We were also slightly under budget, which surprised me. Throughout the process, Annie offered great options mostly at or around the target price, but often included a higher-end option. In some cases, I *loved* those options and chose to go over budget. But even though we ended up well over budget on cost of goods, we were so far under budget on time billing and other costs that it more than made up for it, a reflection of her team's efficiency. But most importantly, I am delighted with the results. Everything is beautiful, comfortable, works for my needs, and filled with creative touches that I would never have selected on my own. I feel like I got exactly what I wanted out of the process, and I would happily bring Annie and her team back if I need interior help in the future.

We've had the pleasure of working with Annie and her team at ALI on two design projects over the…read morepast three years. Her creativity and vision combined with her great expertise brought our homes to life in unique and beautiful ways. We first teamed up with Annie on an extensive remodel of our historic San Francisco home that included a full kitchen/dining area gutting, multiple new bathrooms, paint, art consulting and soft goods throughout. Our architect had recommended ALI based on Annie's experience updating historic homes like ours, but what stood out for us was how direct and organized her process was from day one, including a high level of budget transparency. One of the highlights of working with Annie over the course of this two-year project was her ability to cater to our preferences while also pushing us out of our comfort zone when she saw the opportunity for something really special. Two years into living in our home, many of our favorite elements are those things we never would have considered had she not nudged us toward them. Another strength of Annie's was listening to our needs when it came to functionality--with two young boys at home, durability and practicality were often a factor for us. In those cases, Annie managed to produce designs that elegantly and creatively addressed those needs, from hidden pull-out drawers for toy storage in a custom sofa to upholstery fabrics that are durable while still feeling luxurious. Annie's lighting selection and sense of color were also highlights for us. The fixtures she helped us select for our foyer and living room are far from simple sources of light, they are true works of art, hand-made by artisans from her unique repertoire of craftspeople. As for color, she pushed us (in a good way) to consider applications that initially felt dramatic but ultimately turned those areas into visually lush spaces that we love to be in. Our second project with Annie and team was for our vacation home in Wine Country, involving mainly soft goods and design consulting for both indoor and outdoor areas. Outdoors included new construction of a kitchen and pool with surrounding living areas. In contrast to our San Francisco home with all of its historic embellishments and the design to match, the Sonoma home is all modern, clean lines. Annie didn't skip a beat in pivoting to a more relaxed, organic style befitting of the more rural terroir. Whether indoors or out, the resulting spaces are comfortable yet elegant, and once again Annie delivered designs that are both beautiful yet functional. Annie and team helped turn both of our houses into homes that we love living in and that visitors constantly compliment us on. From managing the myriad details passing between us and our architect and contractor during construction, to presenting us with furniture and lighting pieces that we fell in love with, Annie made our renovation journeys inspiring and fun and we've been enjoying the results ever since.

We decided to use Marissa Satomi Design when we had finally saved up enough to do some updates to…read moreour older home. Truly feels like we moved into a new home! She has an incredible eye for creating spaces that are modern while still keeping the warmth and inviting feeling of the original old charm of our home. She was easy to work with, responsive, and her design recommendations felt thoughtful and intentional. Start to finish the process was much easier than I expected thanks to her eye for detail and actually managing every part of the remodel. I highly recommend Marissa!

3.5 stars. I found Marissa through Houzz after the interior designer I'd worked with for many years…read moreretired, and I hired her for a small bathroom remodel. Overall, my experience was mixed. She has a strong design eye, and the finished bathroom is lovely. That said, issues did come up during the project, which is not unusual with remodels. Where I struggled was in how those issues were handled. When problems arose--such as sloppy tile and grout work, a cracked cabinet, and a light fixture that didn't meet U.S. standards--her initial response was to defend the subcontractors and the work rather than move directly into problem-solving mode. To her credit, once pushed, she did address and resolve the issues, but the initial defensiveness was frustrating. Ultimately, I completed the final stages of the project on my own, with help from a friend, as working with her became more stressful than managing those last details independently. I think Marissa would be a good fit for a strictly interior design project with fewer logistics to manage, but I would not use her again for a remodeling project.

I had the opportunity to work with Kanika Design as their contractor. I have a wonderful experience…read morewith them. I love the way they work. They are super clean and dedicated so much time at the job side. I recommended them 100%. You cannot go wrong with them.

I'll be honest-we were pretty overwhelmed at the thought of doing a full makeover for our home. We…read moreknew we wanted a total makeover for our place, but trying to find a team that actually handles the 'boots on the ground' construction side and the high-end design is way harder than it looks. After talking to a few different firms, Kanika Design just felt like the right fit. Kanika really listened to what we wanted. I've always been a bit nervous about using bold colors, but she pushed us (in a good way!) for a deeper color palette in the main living areas. It looks incredible. Kanika found us so many unique, high-quality furniture pieces that you just won't find at a big-box store. The biggest thing for us was logistics. Once the design process completed, their team handled everything - architectural, permit headache, and construction. Anyone who has done a remodel knows things never go 100% perfectly, but whenever an issue popped up, they were on top of it immediately. They kept the contractors moving and kept us updated on the budget and what was happening next. It's a relief to finally be done after 2 years and have a home that feels like us but way better. I can't recommend Kanika and her team enough. We're still obsessed with how everything turned out.

Working with Chloe has been an absolute game changer. Since moving into our house 3 years ago, we…read morehave agonized over design choices and hence made very little progress. Thanks to Chloe and her incredible talent, our house finally feels like a home and reflection of us. She has helped us on everything from creating a beautiful AND functional breakfast nook, exterior lighting that feels modern yet compliments our 1920's Craftsman, sourcing a beautiful chandelier and sideboard for our dining room, fabric choices, rugs and more! No project is too big or too small. I love that Chloe also knows when to push me outside of my comfort zone - not too much, but just the right amount. She is also realistic about budget, and never pushes you to buy the most expensive thing (in fact, quite the opposite). We're so grateful we found Chloe!!

Chloe is amazing. She helped our family furnish a 4 bedroom house in under 2 months after we were…read moreevacuated/displaced from our house in the pacific palisades due to the recent LA fires. After one conversation, she immediately understood our needs, goals, and aesthetic, and helped us turn an unfurnished house into a place that felt warm, stylish, contemporary, and functional for us and our two young daughters. It has been a tumultuous time for our family, and I can't express enough how much Chloe's talent, thoughtfulness, guidance, responsiveness, and design taste has positively impacted this transition. She made what would have been a daunting process into something fun and rewarding. I still can't believe how quickly, beautifully, and seamlessly it all came together. Thank you so much!!!

This was my first time working with an interior designer and Amanda was an absolute dream to work…read morewith. She put together the most amazing design concepts to choose from and created the cozy, boho luxe space I was envisioning (only better than I could've imagined). She managed to do the impossible, designing four rooms within one large space---living room, guest area, dining, and home office. She also transformed my bedroom! I pinch myself every time I come home. I feel so lucky to live here. Thank you Amanda! :)

Amanda was the perfect person to refresh our office spaces. She was so easy to work with and very…read moreflexible in how we would work together. She asked great questions before starting the project to understand how the space is used and the personality of our company and the employees. She nailed it right from the start. The staff is so thrilled with the transformation I know they are happily leaving the comfort of their own homes to come work in our beautiful offices. You will be so happy you hired Amanda!!

I had a wonderful experience working with Susan Lund at Spatial Design on my full kitchen remodel…read more She helped guide every aspect of the project, from cabinets to countertops, and truly brought everything together beautifully. Susan was fantastic to work with--her communication was always quick, clear, and efficient, which made the entire process feel smooth and stress-free. She also collaborated seamlessly with the installers and everyone else involved, keeping everything on track. What I appreciated most was how well she listened to what I wanted and blended my ideas into a space that feels both personal and stunning. The end result is a beautiful, functional kitchen that I absolutely love. I highly recommend her!

After living in our current house for about 16 years we thought it is time to remodel the inside,…read moreespecially the kitchen to look more modern, stylish and get rid of that the early 90s feel. Our contractor Dan Young recommended a couple of designers who he usually works with and after talking to them all, we decided to go with Susan Lund, the owner of Spacial Design. She was great to work with, paid great attention to detail, was knowledgeable and really knew what we wanted. She was nothing but the ultimate example of professionalism, expertise, and customer service during the entire process. We are extremely pleased with Susan's work and no less satisfied with all the steps along the way. The end result is a beautiful kitchen (along with 4.5 bathrooms) with a very contemporary look. All of our friends have commended that it is the most beautiful kitchen they have ever seen!

We were so fortunate to find Juliana - she transformed our lackluster townhouse into a modern, cozy…read morehome that feels so warm, spacious and inviting. From concept to execution, Juliana guided us through each step (floors, paint, hardware, furniture, lighting, etc.) and provided options and suggestions for each element along the way. She has deep relationships with myriad contractors, subcontractors and high-end suppliers in the Bay Area, so she was able to call in subject matter experts to weigh in on the more complex aspects of our remodel. Juliana is incredibly warm, generous, creative, and easy to work with. We highly recommend her for any interior design project and will use her again in the future.

Juliana had great ideas and suggestions for our kitchen remodel. We would have never have thought…read moreto move the refrigerator or kitchen door. It gave us much more space and looks amazing. The cabinets and fixtures she choose are beautiful. She was responsive, a great communicator and problem solver. We highly recommend her!!!