As a general contractor with kitchen/Bath specialty, we worked with Renae and the homeowner for…read morebeautiful results. When considering a remodel, hire professionals. I recommend Renae Farly Designs.

From the owner: Renae Farley Designs has been designing beautiful homes in San Diego for over 28 years.We have…read moredesigned second homes in Sedona, AZ and Alaska. We specialize in everything from new construction to whole home remodels including kitchen and baths to small projects that are just one room at a time. We space plan, do lighting plans, design exterior spaces, design furniture, specify finishes, window treatments, flooring, artwork and plantscaping We work with only the highest quality contractors to bring your dreams to fruition.

Jaki and Jennifer were wonderful to work with! They understood our vision and the outcome was…read moreperfect. They helped us design an addition and refresh to our main house and building a new 1,200 sqft ADU. They walked us through every step and provided beautiful options that fit our aesthetic. I would would recommend her and her team 10/10! Thank you JY team!

Unfortunately we had an awful experience with Jaki and cannot recommend her work at all. There were…read morered flags from the beginning but we wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt. Please don't make our mistake. Ultimately, Jaki did not understand our vision and kept pushing her design preferences on us. We had to fully create our own PowerPoint deck with reference photos to get our ideas across room by room; source our own tile (when she claimed the design we wanted didn't exist in the tile we wanted); ordered the wrong quantity of products; among many other issues. Additionally when we chose not to use her preferred contractor, she became even more difficult to work with. She claimed she didn't know how to use IKEA's closet building tool to help us build our master closet, was always running late to our meetings; nor did she know how to use Gmail to schedule said meetings. Due to COVID and vendor supply issues our renovation took much longer than anyone expected. But the most egregious and unprofessional behavior was when she quit the job BEFORE any of the fixtures she ordered were even installed. She literally took our money and ran. We were still in the middle of our renovation and had been project managing the majority of the work ourselves. To reiterate-- we paid Jaki in full for her services but she would not even honor returns or exchanges for products that we DID NOT install (because they didn't end up working in our space and were misrepresented in the renderings). In the end, we had to go directly to the vendor ourselves, who graciously honored the exchange given that we had such a terrible time trying to get that through Jaki. The whole experience has been extremely disappointing and we would not recommend her services.

Rachael is very professional and came into my project with a clear vision. She helped me from the…read morebeginning with floor and paint choices to change the entire flavor of the house. We then went on to update much of the furniture, the cabinets, accessories, and back yard patio to make the project into what she dubbed "French Coastal". I love my house! She has a keen eye and was able to incorporate my style into her vision. When all was done (it's never done!) it came together beautifully. Rachael has a quiet confidence that brings results.

Rachael helped design our dream kitchen, dining room and pantry. She provided her expertise and…read morespent countless hours helping us in our decision making. Rachael was professional, creative and attentive to detail. She was always quick to respond and constantly accessible throughout the process. We couldn't be happier with the space she designed and highly recommend her!

I have hired 1st Stage for multiple properties over the years. In the past, they generally did…read moregreat work and I was impressed with their staging style, professionalism, availability, and pricing. That said, my most recent experience was disappointing. I had them stage a modern townhouse in Costa Mesa near the beach. Unfortunately, the staging style they chose did not match the aesthetic of the property at all. I am not a designer, so I typically trust their vision and let them take the lead. This time, I reached out to their team and simply asked if we could swap out a few items to make the space feel more modern or beachy. I was told I would need to pay a restocking fee. That response was frustrating. I had referred them many jobs and clients in the past, and while the fee itself was not a large amount, it felt unnecessary and left a bad impression. They did eventually waive the fee, which I appreciated, but the situation already felt mishandled. Fast forward a bit. The property did not sell, and I requested that it be de-staged. Their team came out a few days later and removed the furniture. A few months after that, they emailed both me and my client, who was the actual party to the staging contract, claiming there was a prorated balance due for a few extra days the furniture remained in the home. The amount was under $400. The contract was between my client and 1st Stage, not me, so I was confused as to why I was included. Shortly after, Mark Sutton emailed me directly asking if I could take care of the payment by the next day. I found that extremely unprofessional. Agents are the ones who bring them business, and asking me to personally pay an invoice that had nothing to do with me showed a real lack of business judgment. I expressed my disappointment with their customer service, and the only response I received was a payment link. If you are looking for a stager who truly feels like a partner and values long-term relationships, I would think twice before using this company. In my experience, once an issue arises, you are treated like just another number, and preserving relationships does not seem to be a priority.

What an amazing experience we had with Janice and the entire team! Not only are they creative, hard…read moreworking, and professional, but they have the most beautiful and quality items! You can put your complete trust that they will stage your house to perfection so that it will look great for the photos and the tours!! Our home went into escrow 4 days after listing and we received $100,000 over asking price! The 1st stage service is a great value and will pay off tremendously in the end.

I cannot say enough great things about Sharon Fox! If you are considering hiring a designer for…read moreanything from help with paint colors to a total remodel - HIRE SHARON! Not only is she talented, creative, and full of great ideas, but she has an incredibly warm and joyful personality. I had never worked with a designer before and was somewhat skeptical, but I am sooooo happy I worked with Sharon. She totally understood the look I was going for and turned it all into a beautiful reality. Her rates are super reasonable and she was always very responsive when I needed her or just had a question. I love Sharon and you will too!

After reading many reviews on the internet and interviewing several designers, we chose Sharon to…read moredesign our whole home remodel. We live out of state so we were really focused on selecting a designer who could not just create an incredible design, but would also work with the builder to insure the execution was in line with her vision. We are so happy with all that Sharon has done for our home. Her attention to detail really made the difference. There are several good designers in North County but Sharon just goes the extra mile to insure it's perfect. We love our home. Ron B.

Wow, SO happy beyond words that we had Michelle during our kitchen remodel! She was such a joy to…read morework with from start to finish. She's so sweet, personable, caring, attentive, TALENTED, smart, and more. She really helped us every step of the way and our kitchen would never have turned out so beautiful and functional without her. She helped us achieve our dream! Highly recommend looking no further than Joli G for your project, you will not be disappointed and will be so glad to have her help! She's the best. Thank you Michelle!!

Avoid Michelle Meyers of Joli G Interiors & Designs - Unprofessional, Disorganized, and…read moreSelf-Serving We hired Michelle Meyers of Joli G Interiors & Designs under a $17,000 flat-fee contract to design our entire home -- including the kitchen, five bathrooms, and family room. We paid a $5,000 deposit up front. Unfortunately, what we experienced was poor communication, missed deadlines, and very little actual work. Michelle visited our home once for a walkthrough and measurements, which took about 1-2 hours. Our second and final meeting was at an appliance showroom to review appliances. She arrived over half an hour late, handed us rushed SketchUp designs, and left us little time to review or discuss them due to the time we had scheduled with another appointment. After that meeting, we went on a planned two-week vacation. When we returned, we attempted several times to reconnect and schedule a follow-up. Despite our efforts, she was unresponsive and failed to move the project forward. We had a clear deadline of July 1 to begin construction. At that point, no designs were finalized, no materials were selected, and we had received no usable deliverables. It was clear that she was not aligned with our goals or timeline, so we made the decision to terminate the contract. According to her 20-page contract, cancellation reverts her services to an hourly rate of $125/hour. She refunded only $275 from our $5,000 deposit, claiming the rest was spent on design work and software time. We questioned this, since we received no completed plans, no documentation, no layout packages, and no material selections -- nothing justifying thousands of dollars of design work. Her response was dismissive and defensive. She compared herself to an architect, emphasized how valuable her time was, and made no effort to account for the complete lack of deliverables. In our opinion, Michelle Meyers is self-serving, disorganized, and unaccountable. She seemed more interested in defending her fees than delivering meaningful results. This was a waste of our time, trust, and money. Buyer beware: We strongly advise against hiring Michelle Meyers or Joli G Interiors & Designs. Think twice before signing a contract, she is not an ASID Designer. We would not recommend her to anyone. Response to the business owner's reply: Michelle's response contains several inaccuracies. We had only two brief meetings -- one at our home and one at a showroom where she arrived over an hour late. We received no completed plans, no material lists, and no final layouts. Our previous designer left due to maternity leave, which Michelle knew from the start. We tried multiple times to reconnect after a planned trip, but communication broke down on her end. Ultimately, we paid $5,000 and received no tangible results. Her refund of just $228 lacked justification. We stand by our original review.

I normally stage all of my listings on my own, but since this was 2+ hour drive for me, I decided…read moreto try a staging company and they did not disappoint! They really transformed the house into a home with just the right amount of appropriate furniture for the style of home. Highly recommended!

I have hired alongside my real estate clients Simply Staging multiple times. We have been very…read morehappy with the service and quality from beginning to end. They are extremely efficient from scheduling, getting a quote, install and removal. The furniture and decor is top notch and fits with the design of the home. We will continue to work with them on future projects.

The folks from Sicre Design are unbelievably awesome! Seriously! I had never hired an interior…read moredesigner before, but Genesia and Maurice, made the process delightful. They were considerate in every way, timely, and given my limited budget, did an incredible job. This pic is from a room in my house that has a room next to the kitchen with a fireplace in it, and I didn't know what to do, but they sure did! I simply cannot recommend them more!

Genesia and her team are AMAZING! She has such an eye for design and makes every property I list…read morefeel welcoming and like home. I received so many compliments regarding the staging on the last home I sold! Even another stager commented on how well it turned out! Using Sicre Designs for staging is worth every penny. In this crazy market we sold within a week and had several offers above asking and I know that this is in part because of the staging. She is also so wonderful to work with and super flexible to meet your needs. I 100% recommend Genesia and use her for all my staging!

Jessi was extremely helpful selecting tile, colors, decorative bedding and especially contractors.read more

It pains me to revise my stellar review because I think their designers are very talented. But they…read moremust get things in order on the business side or they will continue to lose clients. While they work on hourly consult rates which is a refreshing option for many of us, on a recent project, my business was clearly not valued. Calls and emails were not returned for days or weeks, plans not sent as promised, all eventually resolved through my repeated follow-ups. The justified reason is that a bigger client was requiring all their time. Customer Service 101. I pay my invoices on time and without question. I will set aside the sales tax issue which required multiple emails to be resolved. The last straw was the requirement to pay for a 4th consult by a sharp deadline or my consult would be canceled. What choice did I have? I will find an interior design firm that will appreciate my business.

I can't say enough great things about Tara's Coastal Interiors!…read more Last year we had a water leak behind my dishwasher that spread across the entire wall of my kitchen. Mold was growing under and within the cabinets and we had no choice but to take everything out and start again. Nothing like water ruining cabinets to get you to start a project! And so we did .... I had a couple friends who had used Tara's Coastal Interiors, so I made an appointment with Tara and she came over to my home. During our visit, she looked at my space, asked me questions about what I imagined it to look/feel like as well as general questions about myself and our family. I had ideas ... but mostly I wanted it to feel cozy, comfortable and have a coastal vibe since we live by the beach. I think I had more of the 'feels' in mind rather than a specific design idea. Well, Tara took that meeting and created an idea board with designs, colors, textures and styles that I could choose or deny. It was SO helpful! This board was online, and as soon as I denied a certain thing, she'd add something else that she thought I'd like better. And she was usually correct. When she came over for the final design ideas before we demolished everything she said she'd had an idea that she thought would look amazing, but that I may be unsure about ... at first. I told her, 'bring it on'. I could always refuse it. She brought up the idea of my lower cabinets, including the island to be painted navy blue and the uppers a warm stained wood. Then she added a suggestion of removing a couple cabinets to put two floating shelves and a couple other changes I wasn't expecting. At first I thought 'No way', but after a day or so I started getting a bit more brave to the ideas. I had looked at so many other projects Tara had designed and they all were amazing, I knew I could trust her. So off we went ..... In the end (see before/after photos) my kitchen looks amazing, I love it and feel SO good in my space! All Tara's ideas worked to perfection. Seriously, the best you can do is let her loose! Haha, Tara is amazing and has keen insights into people that help distinguish their preferences. Sometimes people don't quite know how to articulate what they want, like me, but that's actually one of Tara's biggest strengths. That's why she's so good. As far as cost, Tara works with your budget. Even a smaller budget gets you her expertise. It's worth a try and a visit! Thank you so much Coastal Interiors!

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