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Nov 2005
I've seen a bunch of posts for interior designers/decorators but am seeking more specific recommendations. I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who can recommend a designer/decorator that has worked on your Berkeley Brown Shingle/craftsman style home.
Thanks.
My friend, Jane Powell might be the person to contact. She does not do hands on, but she offers consultations for Arts and Crafts bungalows. Look her up on the web at: http://www.bungalowkitchens.com/consulting.html
Melanie
Oct 2005
Would like recent recommendations for an interior designer in the Berkeley area. Would like someone who has creative ideas about using already existing furnishings, new pieces, antiques, flea-market finds, etc. to help redo a number of rooms for a hip, modern but comfortable home for family with 2 kids.
annie
I am currently using the most wonderful interior designer,
Kim Smart, and HIGHLY recommend her. She works all over
the Bay Area and is based in Lafayette.
We decided it was time to completely overhaul
our home. We needed to buy new furniture, pick out paint
colors, rearrange furniture - EVERYTHING. We interviewed
several designers who seemed more interested in taking
us "shopping" and marking up the purchases. I was hoping
to find someone willing to work within my budget and not
suggest throwing everything away. I found the right person
with Kim.
Kim has helped me define and refine my style. She has also
helped me realize what was previously intangible in the
final, beautiful outcome of our redone rooms. My
living room is now warm, welcoming and elegant but not too
stuffy. My once rarely used dining room is now a great
playroom for my children. Everyone who walks into to the
playroom loves it, especially the green walls (which I
NEVER would have done without a strong nudge from Kim!)
Kim has also helped me redo my daughters' rooms - creating
a pink girly room for my 4 year old and a preteen room for
my 11 year old. We are currently working on our master
bedroom and Kim is also helping us cosmetically update our
bathrooms.
I appreciate Kim's sensibility. She is willing to
work with pieces we own and she is honest when it is
time to upgrade to new pieces. Kim can take you shopping
at the Design Center in San Francisco or she can help you
find furniture and accessories that are moderately priced.
Kim has shown me you can have high style without breaking
the bank. She has also helped me stay focused and avoid
making costly mistakes. Even my husband agrees she is
worth every penny!
We love working with Kim Smart. Her website is
www.smartinteriors.net. Call her at 925-957-9907.
Call me if you have any questions at 510-339-
2953.
Sabrina
Kim Walsh is a delightful Interior Designer, full of energy and creative ideas. She's recently moved to the Oakland area. Her number is (510) 339-1008, e-mail is kwalsh AT decoratingden.com
Julie
We have worked very successfully with Alycia Freeman (http://fixredesign.com). She is a trained professional designer and had been working for years doing staging for big commercial and retail spaces. She is a mommy now, so she has opened her own business and is available for home projects (in other words, she is really really high quality for this kind of project). And amazingly, she is affordable!
Alycia will work on redesign with your existing furniture, or will go all the way to helping you create (and purchase) an entire new look. There are so many great things to say about her but probably top four are (1) She has a really exceptional eye for "spacial" issues: how to arrange furniture, art, linens, etc in the space you have in the very best way. (2) a fantastic sense of color, and texture -- found interesting materials and tones for our space (3) a really good grasp of all the local resources for furniture, art, fabric, etc, if you want to buy some new things (4) and last but not least, she LISTENS to you. She helps you to create what you want, rather than pushing a particular "look" on you (e.g. you don't need to have a Pottery Barn living room if you don't want one -- :) )
I highly recommend her. Visit her website to see her work!!
Vandy
Sept 2005
I'm looking for an interior decorator that is in the Lamorinda area that is reasonably priced. Jessica
Does anyone have a recent experience with an interior designer (especially one willing to work in a house for kids!) in the lamorinda area?
Anon.
I would highly recommend Alice Jordan for interior design and re-design. Utilizing what we already had, Alice transformed our home with unique and creative placement of our furnishings, lighting, artwork, and accessories. Our rooms were truly refreshed with a new look of warmth, beauty and comfort - without purchasing anything new and all in one day (actually in a matter of hours!). We recently purchased a vacation rental home and had to furnish it top-to-bottom in just a few months. Alice took charge and developed a theme in consultation with us, did the majority of shopping/browsing, advised us in regards to major purchases and the "feel" of each room, etc. The result was nothing short of miraculous and on a very low budget! Her rates are quite reasonable. She is very comfortable working in homes with children and has very creative ideas for managing chaos and creating kid-friendly environments that still feel special. She can be reached at 415/609-7725. Good luck!
Julie
I'd like to recommend the interior designer who is helping me decorate my home. Her name is Ingrid Ballmann. Ingrid has 10 years of experience in the U.S. and France. She is professional and friendly with a great sense of style. Ingrid listened to my ideas and feelings about my home and then provided design choices and options that enhanced my original ideas. I received just the right amount of advice. All of my designs have to consider an active pre-schooler and a dog and Ingrid has no problem with creating a casual, and stylish, child friendly interior. Feel free to contact me via email.
Her contact information:
Ingrid Ballman
designforspaces AT comcast.net
510.523.3969
Michele
To the person requesting an Interior Designer in the Lamorinda area, I would strongly recommend Laura Kastigar at 925-284-2759. Laura is routinely used by realtors to stage homes for sale. She is efficient, practical, and works with many budgets. In just 2 hours of consultation, she walked through my house observing our style and furnishings, and picked out paint colors that would work in each room of my house. They all complemented each other, and make it look like a well-designed plan instead of three years worth of individual projects.
Natalie
I used a great interior decorator- Annette Logan from Recreate Interiors. She re-did an office into a nursery for my baby and it came out so beautiful that they are featuring it in a Sunset book on Nurseries! She tries to use a lot of what you all ready have to minimize the cost. She's really nice, talented and great to work with! I'm using her to recreate my living room now! Her number is 828-4321.
Tracey
Excellence By Design is a wonderful design shop. You can see some of their work at www.phyllisbleecker.com. Call Phyllis Bleecker at 925-248-0267. She's talented, warm, reassuring and just about the easiest person to work with. She's my mother-in-law but I can't say enough about how great she is. I have recommended her to friends, clients and all have been thrilled. She has also helped us with our house and suggested things that I never would have done but am so happy we did. Give her a call!
Juliette
June 2005
We are in the process of adding an addition to our home, and we are looking for recommendations of interior designers who can help us pick out colors, fabrics and fixtures for a family room, bathroom and children's bedroom. Unfortunately, we don't have a huge budget for this project, but certainly have put away some money for decorating. Any recommendations would be greatly apprecaited. Please email me, Dana
Hi There,
I recently worked with a local designer, Rachel Ostroy, and had a great experience. I wanted someone to help us create a more polished look in our house (given we also have two small kids) but not spend a lot of money doing it. She went room to room with me, asking good questions that helped us get clear how best to use the spaces. I came away with a prioritized list of very practical suggestions, so when I have time here and there to work on the house, I have a cohesive master plan to follow. This has been extremely helpful and I have been thrilled with the results. I feel like I have always had the kind of house where there are cool things around, but nothing is lpulled togethern. She consulted on our furniture, window coverings, light fixtures, color and placement of art/other decorative pieces. She was able to give me specific resources for finding these things in a range of prices. Now I feel like I am on the road to having a well designed home. I think consulting !
with Rachel on a casual hourly basis is an affordable way to have your space professionally decorated. I think she is willing to also do the full-service decorator thing, too (shopping, etc). Although I didnmt use her for any remodeling, I have seen some of her major remodel projects (new kitchen, bathroom, bedroom additions, landscape, etc.) and thought her design ideas were creative and practical. I will definitely use her services in the future for any remodel or redecorating projects. Her info is: Rachel Ostroy, at 510-367-9406.
Lilly
Jan 2005
I have checked the archives, but see no recent postings for
what we are looking for: someone who can help us
furnish/decorate our small bungalow. We have been living in
this house for some time, but not comfortably. We tend to
spend most of our time in our tiny kitchen, mostly because
the other rooms are not inviting. Given our limited budget,
we are hoping to find someone who could help create a
vision which we would then execute ourselves. Having
checked the sites of some recommended interior decorators,
I think we are looking for something else. The sort of
elegance and polish I associate with ''decorated'' spaces
is not for us. Eclectic, funky, and comfortable is what we
aspire to.
Recommendations, anyone?
Not at home in house
I am responding to an add placed in the last newsletter about the cottage and someone needing ideas to "funk it up" and make it a comfortable living space. Check out Costanoa Tent Designers Series from Joie De Vivre. We did the 8Letters Vintage Tent. I can also send you pics. I can give great ideas and organize it simply so you can do it yourself if necessary. Your place will be original, comfortable/homey, and vibrant.
Melissa
I am currently using the most wonderful interior designer,
Kim Smart, and HIGHLY recommend her. She works all over
the Bay Area and is based in Lafayette.
We decided it was time to completely overhaul
our home. We needed to buy new furniture, pick out paint
colors, rearrange furniture - EVERYTHING. We interviewed
several designers who seemed more interested in taking
us "shopping" and marking up the purchases. I was hoping
to find someone willing to work within my budget and not
suggest throwing everything away. I found the right person
with Kim.
Kim has helped me define and refine my style. She has also
helped me realize what was previously intangible in the
final, beautiful outcome of our redone rooms. My
living room is now warm, welcoming and elegant but not too
stuffy. My once rarely used dining room is now a great
playroom for my children. Everyone who walks into to the
playroom loves it, especially the green walls (which I
NEVER would have done without a strong nudge from Kim!) Kim has also helped me redo my daughters' rooms - creating
a pink girly room for my 3 year old and a preteen room for
my 10 year old. We are currently working on our master
bedroom and Kim is also helping us cosmetically update our
bathrooms.
I appreciate Kim's sensibility. She is willing to
work with pieces we own and she is honest when it is
time to upgrade to new pieces. Kim can take you shopping
at the Design Center in San Francisco or she can help you
find furniture and accessories that are moderately priced. Kim has shown me you can have high style without breaking
the bank. She has also helped me stay focused and avoid
making costly mistakes. Even my husband agrees she is
worth every penny!
We love working with Kim Smart. Her website is
www.smartinteriors.net. Call her at 925-957-9907.
Call me if you have any questions at 510-339-
2953.
Sabrina
Nov 2004
I need help decorating my living room. I know what I want
to do regarding the layout and the general feel of the
room, but need help with color selection, fabrics, and
purchasing items. The last posting regarding interior
design is well over a year old, so I was hoping someone had
some fresh references.
We are in Walnut Creek and have a limited budget q any help
is appreciated!
Jenifer
I highly recommend Bob Rodgers in Oakland (654-6150). He's
been an interior designer for 30 years and use to own his
own furniture store as well. He's especially good with use
of space (gave us great recommendations for this large
atrium that was just a waste of space), implementation of
materials (everything...stone,marble, slate, etc), and
color. I liked that he wasn't old fashioned and understood
our needs... had met a lot of designers who say they can do
what you want, but you end up getting only what they are
good at, while I felt that working with Bob you could be
eclectic, modern, sophisticated, etc. Goodluck,
Sandra
For color consultation, interior design, or re-design using your own stuff, I'd
like to recommend Jennifer Thompson, of jthompsondesign@comcast.net.
Jennifer moved into my rental house in Berkeley after 10 years in West Marin
-- some of you may have visited her store in Inverness Park, called
Thompson Design. She has totally transformed my sweet but rather plain
little house into a really vibrant, charming space, and is looking for work
doing more of the same. Her ideas are imaginative without being over the
top, her rates are reasonable, and she's very easy to work with. References
and pictures available. Phone 510 898 1171
Janet
March 2004
I live in a tiny cottage and need some help figuring out best to
maximize the space. Does anyone know of a relatively low-cost
interior decorating consultant who, most of all, might be able
to suggest places to actually buy the few pieces of furniture I
have in mind? I don't necessarily need a design professional,
just someone with a good eye who also knows how to shop! (Think
English Country or Minimalist styles.)
Many thanks.
Dreaming of Expansiveness!
I want to highly recommend the interior decorating
consultants that I recently used for a major home
renovation. The Radicchio Sisters is a team of two
women--Michele Maggiora and Terese Allara--who provide full
service interior design, home decoration, and painting. They
did fantastic work for me, and it was a pleasure to work
with them. Both women are artists and have a wonderful
sense of design and color. They quickly ascertained my
tastes and provided consistently good advice on decisions
large and small. While they were very sensitive to my
preferences, they encouraged me to consider options I never
would have come to on my own that I ended-up being very
happy with. They are very reliable and responsible. They
can be reached at: 510-444-4472.
Jessica
May 2003
I have looked at the previous recommendations regarding
interior designers and DVA which was highly recommended by
many is no longer accepting new clients. I have two boys
and want to work with someone who is positive about an
active, casual family.
Thank you.
fullhuis
To the person with two boys looking for a designer who is
positive about an active, casual family: I highly recommend
the energetic, upbeat young woman who recently helped me
decorate my house with wonderful interior colors and other
ideas. Recently moved from Colorado, she's seeking to build
her career here in the Bay Area. She's creative, reliable,
meticulous, great fun to work with, and will negotiate her
fee! (Also, she's great with kids and has worked as a
nanny.) Her name is Natalie Sanfilippo and her cell phone
is 415-613-5769.
--Sharon
I recently worked with 2 great designers, Tracy Klem and Tre Curran. In
fact, they just
finished up transforming my living room to a great, comfortable, and yet
beautiful
home today! And they also set up a fun play room for my 1 year old
daughter. They
have 4 years old kids themselves, so they know exactly how to make a
child friendly
home. They are the best I have ever worked with. They also shop around
for me on few
furnitures and accessories with an incredible prices. They helped me to
save money by
using existing furnitures and items, and transform them into a haven.The
number is
510-620-0814 (Tracy Klem), or check out their web site
www.onedayredesigns.com
Feel free to write me if you have any further question.
mun33
December 2002
We just bought an old craftsman bungalow in
Berkeley. We are redoing all the walls, and plan to make minor
structural changes. Later we are going to completely redo the
bathroom, kitchen, attic and ground floor (we're lifting),
but for now I'm just looking for someone who can advise
on minor structural changes (i.e. adding closets, putting
in a half bath) and paint color, furniture layout, window
treatment etc. Someone who knows a lot about craftsmans
would be a plus, but is not absolutely necessary.
Romney
We recently bought a house that we would like to slowly
change to fit our vision of our home. Nothing major quite
yet- Ide like to start with repainting/wallpapering
followed by redoing the floors, getting window treatments,
the like. I know a good room when I see one, but dont
neccessarily know how to get there. I dont think I can
afford a designer to do it all for me but Ide like help in
figuring out my vision. That way Ill have each room figured
out before I implement each piece. This is specially
important to me since we will be spacing out the changes
over a year or more...(I dont want to do the work piecemeal
and find out that the pieces dont gel with each other to
form a cohesive big picture that I like...)Do Interior
designers offer such a thing? Any idea what it would cost?
Any reccomendations? I checked the archives have some
reccos that are a couple years old, but nothing recent.
Thanks in advance,
Vaiju
I'm looking for an interior decorator of sorts to help me furnish
a family room and living room for my home after a remodel. I do
not want someone who will turn my home into a showcase as I have
a 3 1/2 year old and a 6 month old. I have a pretty good idea of
what I'm looking for but do not have the time (or the desire) to
shop for furniture. I need someone who is willing to suggest
furniture which is functional and nice but not
necessarily the most expensive. Does anyone know of someone who
is either an interior decorator by trade and willing to decorate
a family home or someone with a good decorating eye who has done
this sort of thing in the past? I have seen previous
recommendations on the site but they seem to be outdated and not
exactly what I'm needing. Thanks.
To the person looking to furnish a family room, etc, I
would highly recommend Leslie C. Bahr. I am an
architectural photographer, so know a lot of designers.
Leslie is just a great person to work with, has a good
eye and has lots of experience with projects small thru
large. Her number is 415.664.1678.
Joel
Sally Freedman (510) 547-2422 recently did some work for
me. I liked her a lot. She is down to earth and did a very
good job at listening to what my husband and I wanted. she
was also imaginative and worked within our budget. Finally,
Sally had a good sense of humor whch was important to me as
I found the whole business stressful. Feel free to e-mail
me if you want more details.
Janet
I can't say enough about Dianna V Interior Design. She
will work with you and your ideas. Her office is in SF
(415) 701-8893. She lives in the east bay and has a number
of clients there.
Carole
We used the services of Carolyn Mason when we bought our
house. She's an independent contractor, very professional,
and really helped us decide what colors worked for us. She
can be reached at 415/929-1783.
Lydia
For the person looking for an Interior Decorator -- I
highly recommend my mom, Sylvia Carter. She is in semi-
retirement, but she has an INCREDIBLE eye for buying
furniture and she recently did my living room. We also
wanted something kid-friendly, low-maintenance, and not
from a pricey show room. She did a great job; we love our
living room, it is weathering kids and 4 pets well, and we
feel like it was a steal. She is also very good at picking
paint colors, rugs, hanging pictures, etc. Her style is
very pottery barn-esk (which she has been doing since
before pottery barn, I just don't know how else to describe
it -- casual country or french country or western, rather
than someone with a more modern/contemporary edge.) We get
loads of compliments. If you'd like me to email you
pictures of my living room I'd be happy to. To be honest, I
have no idea what the work she's done for other people
looks like, but she did have something in a Sunset interior
design book years ago. Her phone number is 925-254-1992.
Christine
I would like to recommend my sister, Mary Watson for any
interior decorating needs. Her number is 925.980.9108.
She does everything from faux finishing, color
consulations, projecter stenciling, to full room and home
make-overs. She works primarily in the East Bay but will
travel a little further.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
Amy
To those looking for an interior designer a couple of
newsletters back, I would highly reccommend Laura
Eichel, who does exactly those kinds of jobs described,
and consults on an hourly basis. She has excellent
taste, tons of ideas, and is extremely fun to work with.
Contact her at: lceichel AT earthlink.net
--Jean
For the two folks looking for an Interior designer, I
recommend Tre Curran of Interior Transformations in El
Cerrito. She is not only talented, but she is wonderful to
work with. She can work with current belongings and make
them look fresh and exciting. She also knows where to go
to find things, whether it be furniture or home
accessories. And she is very reasonable.
tracy
Liz Hirsch of CanDo Redo is fantastic and very creative.
From working with what you have to a total
redo. lizhirsch AT CanDoReDoSF.com or 415 648 4040
Laura
we used julia perkins for both decorating and home
organization and were really pleased -- she went on one
shopping trip with me (ikea), purchased things on my behalf
on several other trips, gave great advice on practical yet
good-looking furniture and window coverings (as well as how
to better use the items we already owned), took into
account our situation as a family with young children (she
has young children herself), and was great to work with --
she does not impose her opinions but gently suggests what
she thinks would work well and look good. you can contact
her at juliaperk AT earthlink.net.
Marguerita
I am working with a wonderful interior designer; I
recommend her highly. She is helping me with a major
kitchen and bath remodel, plus adding hall closets and
other storage solutions. Our house is a 1916 craftsman
bungalow, and she is trying to work in a consistent style,
while being senstive to our (limited) budget! She has
brilliant ideas and is a joy to work with. You can reach
Annelore Heerdt at 415-381-9111 (she lives in Marin but
will travel anywhere).
My mother in law, Phyllis bleecker, is the owner of
excellence by design. she has over 15 years experience. she
works on all kinds of projects from whole houses, to small
spaces, to commercial projects. she is a wonderful person,
warm, friendly and competent. you really can't go wrong
with her. check out her website at www.phyllisbleecker.com
for some examples of work she's done. you can call her at
925-248-0267.
juliette
August 2002
I'm looking for a recommendation for an interior designer
that specializes in a ''traditional'' design. Anyone?
Patty
For the person who was looking for an interior designer.
I would like to recommend my interior designer- Her name is
Andrea Hawkins of The Hawkins Design Group. She is
currently working on my place and I love her work. On her
very first to my home, she made recommendations that were
exactly what I needed to pull my home together! She asked
questions so that she could get to know my style and life
style and then suggested furniture and designs that would
fit my needs.
What I really like about Andrea is that she will work with
your existing furniture/art/special pieces, etc. to
complete the look you want to achieve in your home. Or she
can start from scratch to give you a complete overhaul.
You can check out Andrea's website at: www.hawkinsdesign.com
or call her (510) 654-4295.
Michelle
I highly recommend Sally Power (841-4414) for any interior
design assistance you may need. Sally has a great sense of
style and color. She consulted with us on color(s) for
about 8 rooms and helped with some window treatment ideas.
She is great to work with - reliable, friendly, and
professional.
Jennifer
March 2002
I would like to find a decorator who would be compatible
with my informal taste (kind of zen, ethnic)and limited
budget, who would be fun to work with, in helping me
turn kids-away-at-college bedrooms into guest
room/meditation/massage rooms. I'd like to locate
someone who has access to good quality but reasonably
priced painters, carpeting, furnishings. Know of
anyone?
Leah
Call Anne Norton-Dingwall at 510.526.4579 in
Kensington. If anyone can help, she can. Great taste,
and she just left a large firm to start her own studio.
carolt
We had a great decorator who helped us find informal but fun furniture. She found
quite a bit
of Asian / African type stuff. She was also a very good listener versus some of the
others we
tried. Her rates were fairly reasonable compared to other decorators as well. She was
very
creative in finding us a wide range of products. For example, we went to some Asian
antique
places and had them build some furniture from the older pieces. In one case we took
an old
antique door and made a nice behind the sofa table. Her name is Jana Anderson at
925-280-6709 or jana at janassociates.com.
Jamie
Call Anne Norton-Dingwall at 510.526.4579 in
Kensington. If anyone can help, she can. Great taste,
and she just left a large firm to start her own studio.
carolt
Jan 2000
Recently, a list member recommended interior decorator Sally Freedman. Does
anyone have additional recommendations for interior designers? I'm looking
for someone who is willing to shop both retail and the design centers and
who is willing to work with a *family* with functional as well as aesthetic
needs, as opposed to people who are trying to create a show house. Thanks
so much for your recommendations!
Darcy
I would like to recommend DVA Interior Design Group for any who are looking
for an interior designer/decorator. The designers at DVA work with you in
your budget instead of making you feel like you have no taste. Contact Rhea
Butler at (510) 251-9382 or DVARhea AT aol.com.
Niloufar
I have a great one for you. DVA Interior Design Group. They are wonderful. I
believe there are three women in their group and I have worked with two of
them,
Rhea Butler and Jan Barzottini. Having had no exposure to decorators, I didn't
know what to expect but these women are real people (and real parents with
small
children). They listened to our lifestyle and our wants and needs. They looked
at our beloved belongings and took pictures. They even borrowed pillowcases to
make sure the shade was just right when they picked out a color. They have
tons
of experience in the field but they have just formed their group so they are
eager to please. Their prices are very reasonable and they go the extra
mile to
give you more than you asked for. And the difference the right color could
make!
So I guess I am highly - no very highly - recommending DVA Interior Design
Group. Their phone number is (510) 251-9382. Please tell them I recommended you
and feel free to call me if you have any questions.
Martha
Try Sally Power of Sally Power Interiors, 841-4414 in Berkeley. She will
listen to you and is responsive to your needs and desires. She has
wonderful ideas and a great sense of color and design. She has helped
people with big budgets and big projects, as well as those with more
modest means. And she will respect your budget.
Sept. 1999
Can anyone recommend an interior decorator that can do a consultation. I
would
not mind giving someone a few hundred dollars to spend a few hours in my
house
and recommend where to put what and what color to paint or kinds/colors
of
furniture to buy. I know most are expensive and are whole service but I
cant
afford that but I do want a nice house. I recognize a nicely done job but
for
the life of me, I cant produce it myself. Any ideas? Maybe students or
those
that do it on the side as a hobby? My number during the day is
415-744-2076 if
anyone wants to pass this one. Thanks much, Nilou
I have worked with an interior designer: Sally Freedman at (510)
547-2422.
She works out of her home. I think if you told her your budget and what
you
are hoping for she'll let you know if she can do it. She's got wonderful
taste, very professional, and nice to deal with. Pat
I would like to recommend DVA Interior Design Group. DVA consists of
three
talented young designers who are just starting to break out on their own.
Each currently works for a commercial design firm but they are starting a
new
group that specializes in both residential and commercial design and
space
planning. They are easy and fun to work with. Because they are trying
to
build up their clientele, no job is too small and their rates are very
reasonable. You can contact them at (510) 251-9382
Jan 2005
We are a French/Belgian family who would like to recommend a wonderful
interior designer and color consultant, Jennifer Thompson, of
J.Thompson Design. We bought a house in the Oakland Hills that was
built after the fire; it had interesting architecture, but very
unsatisfactory details, and was cold and unimaginative. Jennifer
helped us transform it into a colorful, stylish, unique home, which
reflects our personalites and gives us a lot of pleasure. We had no
idea how to do home renovation in America, and she handled the whole
job for us q found the contractor and the artisans who created
unique details for us, and oversaw the job, as we were often in
Europe. Not only that, her rates are very reasonable, and we enjoyed
working with her. Call her at 510 898 1171 or email at
jthompsondesign AT comcast.net.
Heddy
Jan 2005
Michele Maggiroa (510-444-4472 or 510-260-4857)is a artist/designer/colorist that I used from this newsletter and I wanted to second (or third) the recommendation that she is fantastic. She chose outstanding colors for my interior and helped me buy/place existing furniture and objects in my house that fit in and just look right. She is very comfortable to with and extremely reasonably priced for her services.
kim
Jan 2005
If you need a fresh color palette for your home, improved
use of space, reorganization, and the help with bringing it
all together... I recommend Michele Maggiora of Radicchio
Sisters Design. Besides her abilities as an artist/designer,
I 'm enjoying this process with her. It's like having a good
friend who happens to be a designer with an excellent
artist's eye. She is willing to do as much or as little as I
need including interior painting, layout, personal
shopping...whatever!
Michele Maggiora of Radicchio Sisters Design
(510) 444-4472 cell (510) 910-3277
Laurie
June 2004
For the person who is looking for an interior designer, I
highly recommend Anne Norton-Dingwall at AND Interior
Design Studio in Kensington. She listened to what we
wanted, channeled us, and did an amazing job transforming
our living and family rooms as well as our bath. She also
is a super person. You can view her work online at
www.anddesigns.com http://www.anddesigns.com. Or call her
at 510.526.4579.
Leslie
April 2004
Awhile back, someone asked about help with interior design.
I would like to recommend Tre Curran and her partner Tracy.
Their name is Interior Transformations
http://www.onedayredesigns.com
info AT trecurran.com
510-527-8384
When I mentioned Interior Transformation, my friends thought it
was therapy. Actually, it felt incredibly therapeutic and exciting to
get ideas about redesigning the home with what existed.
They can also help you purchase new items.
Sherry
November 2002
Re: Seeking kitchen designer
My mother in law is an interior designer who loves to work
on kitchens- she does great work on lots of budgets. call
her at 925-248-6223 Phyllis Bleecker.
Juliette
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