Have been a fan of the Residents since they were in a tiny shop on Clement Street years ago!…read moreClaudia is just great- super helpful and responsive and clearly has an amazing eye for design. Definitely give her a call!

I was lucky enough to work with Claudia at The Residents. I called from New York because I was…read moreunable to get in touch with any Hay retailers in New York (go figure). I randomly chose SF and again, was lucky enough to get Claudia. I was working on behalf of a client for an international order and things were getting complicated; but Claudia stuck with it and got all the information needed. Unfortunately, we were not able to move forward with the purchase solely based on turnaround time out of her hands - but based on her support, communication and above and beyond problem solving, I would work with her in the future no matter where in the world I am! Thank you, Claudia!!

Carlon and Steve are a great team. I am in customer service myself so understand how important it…read moreis to have a real person manage our rental as opposed to a big company with nameless individuals, who have no skin in the game. We have a vacation rental and wanted someone local, who was focused on customer service to manage our property. They pay attention to detail and go above and beyond to make their guests feel like they have a private concierge. We, as property owners feel great knowing that our property and guests are well taken care of.

From the owner: Vacation rental management for homeowners as well as vacation rentals for travelers who want to…read morecome to the Mendocino coast to get away from it all. .

I purchased my current practice with the main draw being the beautiful build out. So, I was not…read morethe person who enlisted the services of Business Design Services. Since that time, Robert has followed up a few times and even dropped by. His attention to detail is amazing and he has always offered to be available should we need to make any changes. Recently, I decided to do a small change. I am so grateful to Robert Boccabella and Business Design Services for such great service.

Our company had the pleasure of working with Robert Boccabella of Business Design Services. We had…read moreacquired a building that needed to be gutted and remodeled inside. Robert was a tremendous help in planning and capturing our company branding. He is very professional and easy to work with. I would recommend him for any of your design needs.

Aum seemed like it would be good. They did an onsite visit and were the first company that to…read moreappeared to understand what was needed. Informally, we discussed cost would be about $20K, a lot more than I expected, but I expressed I wanted the work done. It took a several weeks to receive an email back from Aum. When the email arrived, it was only their price schedule. When I asked for an estimate they replied that I needed to sign a contract and then they'd give me an estimate. Their explanation is my job was too small, they wouldn't take the time to write up an estimate without me signing a contract. What financially responsible person would sign a contract without an estimate of cost? I understand things always cost more than originally estimated, but what if I signed a contract without an estimate and the cost turned out to be 50K or even more. When I have a bigger job, I certainly won't consider Aum.

From the owner: AUM Constrcution Inc. is a fully licensed construction company based in Mendocino County…read morespecializing in timber framing and natural building. We have extensive experience in the full range of project management, from simple room remodel to creative custom design. Visit our website for example work and contact us to discuss your project at hand.

What a terrific contractor Cynthia is!! She and her crew did a fabulous job building what seemed…read morelike miles of fencing. They recycled what they could and filled in the rest. The best recommendation I can give is that Cynthia communicates regularly and came in under budget! I mean seriously when is the last time anyone has EVER heard that about a Contractor!!?!

If you are looking for a contractor that understands Green Building, Dancing Dog, truly gets it.read more

i will soon be hiring Le Petit Chateau to do a third remodel at my home. its shocking to see prior…read morebad reviews on this company when my experiences have been stellar. i notice the negative reviews are very old. I have never enjoyed the process of a remodel until I hired this Designer who has an impeccable team that works with her. She is creative and has an eye for style in whatever I've explained I like. I really cant say enough good things here but my favorite points to share are: 1. great design 2. great team of skilled workers 3. attention to details 4. no excuses-projects finished on time 5. good vendors/for picking out materials etc. Le Petit Chateau made it fun to improve my property. All of my interactions have been with Debbie, the original owner.

Beautiful European/ french-country home furnishings: linens, dinnerware, bath towels and rugs, bath…read moretoiletries, gorgeous glassware and other assorted knick-knacks. Service is snobby, indifferent and nonexistent.

I run a remodeling company in Marin and have worked with Ken on several projects…read more He always delivered on time, and was super helpful with anything needed from him during construction. Highly recommended!

From the owner: KM Cabinetry is well known for their high end cabinetry, finish carpentry and truly custom…read morelayouts. Utilizing every inch of space, we specialize in creating the perfect look for your home's décor.

Joanne is nothing short of amazing. She is first and foremost a brilliant architect who designs…read morebeautiful homes and remodels. I truly believe her work will have lasting and historical significance. In addition, she is the rare architect who is a master of all aspects. We did a very large whole-house remodel that took years to design and plan and then more years to execute. Joanne led us through the whole process from start to finish. First, she worked with us to define our style and uncover every aspect of what was important to both of us, and then blend that into a coherent design that was elegant and very contemporary and yet down to earth. She helped us find a top contractor, who was also extraordinary, and we all worked amazingly well as a team throughout the construction. Between Joanne and the contractor, the execution could not have been better. Modern design often requires complex and subtle engineering and Joanne is thoroughly competent with the engineering. She completely managed the interactions with the structural engineers who were critical to the construction. Joanne was there overseeing every aspect of the construction and the many, many issues that came up on the fly. She managed the complex regulatory issues as well. Our house actually straddles the Berkeley-Oakland border, which made for some challenging permitting issues. Joanne handled it all for us. Joanne also led the many efforts at "value engineering," helping us to make cost trade-offs to keep the budget down. Between Joanne and the contractor, we often were able to find alternatives that saved significant costs with little loss to the concept. That said, we did, inevitably, go considerably over our original budget, but that was our choice. As you get into it, it is hard not to want everything to be perfect, even if it costs a bit more. We knew we weren't going to be doing this again and wouldn't have another chance to get it right. This meant lots of changes as the project evolved. Joanne took it all in stride and worked overtime to make significant changes even as deadlines loomed. We loved Joanne's aesthetic sense and completely trusted her total vision for the house. So much so that when it came time to do the interior design, we asked Joanne to do that as well! Again, she was brilliant and we loved working with her, choosing each piece, color, texture, etc. with care and love. Besides all of her wonderful professional qualities, Joanne is a wonderfully thoughtful person. She is interesting and interested in everything. She is well-rounded and well-grounded. She never seemed flustered or anxious, and would always help us when WE were (which is also inevitable when you've taken your whole house down to the studs!). In the end, we ended up with the house of our dreams. We love living in it every single day. It suits us perfectly, both aesthetically and functionally. We really couldn't be happier with the results. We really can't say enough good things about Joanne and her work. It was a privilege and an honor to get to work with her. Our remodel was a monumental experience that has transformed our lives. We are deeply grateful.

From the owner: We are a full-service architecture and interior design studio focused on creating well-crafted…read moreenvironments for lives well-lived.

Alan made our experience at the Floor Store informative and easy. He showed us alternatives to what…read morewe thought we wanted and provided us with a great solution. The pricing was competitive. We picked up the flooring in two stages and the warehouse staff was helpful, friendly, and efficient.

A huge recommendation to Gustavo Guzman and his family. They completed laying LVP, baseboards and…read moresome carpet in our home, while we were living it, no small task. They were very methodical about how they approached it so that we had access to sleeping areas, kitchen, etc., before they left at the end of the day.Their experience was quite evident, I never worried that they were doing sub- par work. They arrived on time, worked together as a team and got it all done ahead of time. We had a moisture problem too that they had to deal with, very tricky but again they are experienced and did what needed to be done. we're happy with how it was laid, no worries about repeating patterns close to eachother. They're great communicators, worked hard, all with smiles and a sense of humor. Allen at the Floor Store was great too. We went in wanting a Cortec product, he also showed us alternative brands that he felt were good too. We never felt pressured to purchase just Cortec. he worked with us for about six months before we finally purchased, we never felt any pressure to hurry up. Matt & Margie W.