Jeff has been the designer on several of our projects over the years. What a pleasure he is to…read morework with. He gets the details worked out before we start bidding. It gives our clients an accurate cost for their project so they have a very good idea of what their budget needs to be. I think his design style is creative without going over the top. We've done bathrooms, kitchens, and even wine cellars with Jeff's guidance! Eric Lamascus www.DiscoverElite.com

I wanted just one single chair for our living room. I wanted help in picking out this chair so…read morethat it would go with everything else. Our living room is not what is in style today, but it is more of an "Old English" style. Not easy to find someone who would help with just one small thing. I have a chair I liked, I looked to see where their chairs were sold, and called and asked for a recommendation. Luckily they gave me Jeff's name. I was apologetic for such a small job, but he happily accepted the challenge. He found several fabrics, and we quickly picked out a green plaid one. But since he was at our house, you know how this goes......I mentioned that I hated my dining room table. Jeff suggested that we get a table that would blend with our antique buffet. Expensive, so I dragged my feet. When the chair arrived, Jeff and I spoke again. I told him that the one thing that I regretted was not getting the table. He said as with everything else, prices were going up, and I might consider doing it sooner rather than later. Jeff came out once again to look at the finishes, so that we could pick a finish that blended best with what we already have. When the table arrived, we told Jeff that our shower was leaking and it was time to update......you can see where this is going. Not only did Jeff meet us twice at tile stores, but he found someone who would replace our shower for us. (Previously we had called about 6 different people, and no one would come out, they just wanted us to send pictures, and then we never heard from them again.) I haven't even mentioned the living room pillows for my couch that brighten up the room.....Jeff is a pleasure and easy to work with. He understood what I was looking for and was a great cheerleader when I got rid of my old clunky dining room set! And let's face it, I'm still thinking about the quail lamp that he showed me....we are very happy with everything that Jeff helped us with. Our house looks refreshed, and more updated.

"Mahlah is amazing! She is by far THE best designer I've worked with. I found her on Houzz and…read morehired her to design our beach house in Aptos. She did a beautiful job! She listened to our needs, presented thoughtful plans and kept to budget and timelines. She has a fresh, modern approach to design. We love everything she did! And, she works with quality contractors to paint, install lighting, etc. We love our new beach house and are so thankful we found Mahlah!"

Mahlah does it just "right"! She showcases the property with…read morethe right amount of props. So, clients can see the property clear and clean! Good Job!

Ashley is honestly nothing short of a design genius. I discovered her after she staged a house…read moreacross the street that went from old 1950's rundown carpet and furniture to glittering, gorgeous 2022 "coastal." My house was never right - the layout isn't the greatest and I couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong with design. Ashley came in and identified the issues. She spent time analyzing each room and sent me a summary after we met. She's so good that she will move accessories around herself to get them right - right on the spot instead of leaving it to you to figure out. She literally helped me move heavy furniture because she cares about the end result. I am thrilled with how the house is shaping up now. My house is transformed from slightly off and maybe a little cluttered to stylish now. I was never a fan of the house before but now I think it looks great. I can't thank Ashley enough and HIGHLY recommend her. She is a genius! (And she's also a sweet, kind person.

Ashley with House Candy far exceeded my expectations when I reached out to her for design help. Not…read moreonly was she very quick getting back to me, she was able to help me work through the best paint colors for my house without even being there. I sent her pictures and told her my vision. She sent me paint samples that arrived next day and I had my colors picked out two days later. If it weren't for her and her expertise I'd still be going down the Pinterest rabbit hole! I can't recommend House Candy Home enough!

So friendly! Earlier today I spoke to a designer in this studio (the owner?) who gave me so much…read moreinfo and insight. I am blindly trying to remodel our kitchen on a budget and have no idea where to start...She was patient and kind, as well as guided me on where/what to do given our hopes for our 70s kitchen! Thanks again for taking the time to help me:)

We are beyond satisfied with the experience we've had with AD Construction. Shannon and Tony are a…read moredream to work with, and by far the best design and contracting team we've hired in Santa Cruz. Shannon helped us create an amazing design for our master bathroom remodel and deck construction, and we're completely thrilled with the layout and execution. We were consistently kept in the loop on all important decisions, and felt like our choices were all respected and honored. They are also genuinely kind and fun people to spend time with, and felt like part of the family throughout the course of the project. It's a privilege to work with such a top caliber team, and we'd highly recommend them for any work you have in mind.

I have worked with Karen at Nolan Designs and she is one superstar of a home designer and interior…read moredesigner. I am a psychologist and had a couple in my practice who were thrilled with the remodel she did on their home. Karen is a civil engineer and is a real professional. She can help you build the house of your dreams plus help you immensely with interior design. Karen helped me design my entire house and even went shopping with me to pick out some pieces. she has an incredible eye and knows how to put a room together so everybody wants to get together at your home!! Everyday I wake up and smile at my new leather couch, awesome lamps, new dresser and more. She is high energy but focused, can listen to your needs and desires and has rich ideas if you need more options to consider. No need to look any further--just call Karen and set up a consultation. Patrice!!

From the owner: Nolan Designs and Engineering is a residential/commercial design and civil engineering company. We…read moredesign new homes from the ground up, additions and remodels are also in the scope of work. To make the business full circle, we provide engineering services by a licensed Civil Engineer. We are also an interior design company.

Absolutely love Stripe Design. We're on our second major remodel project with Suna and her team…read more Everyone on the team are great to work with, excellent listeners, flexible and creative. Highly recommended.

5 Stars PLUS. I can't say enough about Suna and her team at Stripe. They designed our DREAM home…read more Thanks to Stripe we have our forever home. Every step of the way was supported from our original concept, through design and implementation (even helping us find the right contractors, engineers, architects, etc to execute!). We will be forever grateful!

Wow! Cyndi completely transformed our living space. We feel like we upgraded to a new home. Her…read morevision for our kitchen opened up our entire first floor. Our master bedroom and bathroom are beautiful and functional. She is such a gifted designer and guided us through every aspect of selecting the materials, colors, and layout. She is truly the best!

This is a very long overdue review...  Over the course of several years we worked with Cyndi Mosher…read moreat Beyond the Box on a complete rebuild of our Westside home in Santa Cruz. The project was primarily an owner build, so between that and the pandemic it ended up being a multi-year project.  Over the course of planning and building we worked very closely with Cyndi - not only on the designs for our kitchen and bathrooms but for general design help throughout the house. Cyndi was absolutely wonderful to work with throughout the whole process. Not only was she incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and helpful - she had an inordinate amount of patience (and tact!) in helping us navigate through the thousands of decisions that had to be made. She was adept at creating a cohesive design out of our rather ad hoc lists of likes and dislikes, and did so without imposing her own personal preferences or style. My husband and I also both appreciated that she was very pragmatic - she understood that we weren't interested in building a mansion and was very good about pointing out the areas where it made sense to spend and where it didn't. Her knowledge and contacts in the business were invaluable, both in terms of the quality of the workmanship we ended up with as well as access to resources that we would not have been able to find on our own. When it came time to order all our cabinets and countertops she handled every last detail, and made sure that what we ultimately received exactly matched her specifications. I was originally hesitant to hire a designer, both because of the additional cost and also because my husband and I are both fairly practical and were more interested in function over form. We have no regrets - engaging Cyndi to help us with the project was money that was very well spent. Not only did it prevent expensive mistakes, but we love the results. After living in the house for over a year I can honestly say that there isn't anything that she helped design that I would do differently if given the chance. A few of the rooms from our project are pictured on the Beyond the Box website: https://www.btbkitchens.com/rustic-elegance

Gina is a gem. We needed furniture for a small project and she was easy to contact and available…read morefor questions. She went over the space with us and gave a very good price for the project. We weren't able to use her services due to a leasing manager issue but will definitely contact her in the future with any needs.

I have been very happy working with Gina the last 3 weeks. I was looking on yelp for a designer to…read morehelp me furnish my 5 bedroom farm house. Some of the people I talked to said it would take 6-9 months and some people said they only do online consults. I wanted to work with someone in person and was hoping to be done in 1-2 months on a budget. Then I found WC staging. Gina came in and did a fabulous job in record time. The colors, the texture, and the furniture all go so well together. I love my new home. Gina was flexible and easy to work with. I have families coming in for the holidays and can't wait to show off my new place. Highly recommend. Gina deserves 10 stars!