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Jennifer Messina Interiors
Interior Designers & Decorators in San Rafael.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars6 May 2019
“Very generous designer who made my tiny rental feel spacious and bright! So grateful for Jenn’s excellent list of recommendations she offered me within 24 hours after seeing my home. She helped me realize that my space doesn’t have to be or feel small by changing a few simple things such as, painting the interior, raising all the curtain rods to make my ceiling feel higher, layer cowhides on the cold tiled floor, moved my paintings around that made more sense to view, helped me find beautiful decorative pillows, dining table and chairs, and the most comfy modern chair and ottoman we all fight over to sit in and most importantly she suggested many choices to choose from to change out all the old dated light fixtures. I learned that investing in great curtains, sconces to lamp shades would be worth the investment since I can take them with me if and when I ever move. My home now feels spacious, fun and festive to visit and a whole lot bigger and brighter because I used every single one of Jenn’s innovative ideas. Loved her smart suggestions and felt she respected my small budget and made it work besides making my cozy place a place all my friends and family love to visit. I highly recommend Dreamlife Designs, your dreams will definitely come true if you choose to work with Jenn and her team. Mary A. (Mill Valley, Ca.)”
Kanika Design Inc.
Interior Designers & Decorators in San Rafael.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars29 December 2012
“I hired Kanika to do the interior design for my new rental apartment. Kanika worked very hard and produced an outstanding result. I love my new living space. Everything looks great, and very comfy. She has a great eye for design, and got everything done under budget. I would highly recommend her services.”
Rock House Design
Interior Designers & Decorators in San Rafael.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars21 November 2012
“As general contractor I've had many experiences working with designers over the years and working with Lauren has always been a pleasure. I specialize in residential projects almost exclusively and all of my projects require attention to the details. Lauren has shown me that she has an incredible talent to think of the details and plan for them from the very beginning. She's been able to take my projects from the initial concept/layout phase through completion seamlessly and I've never had to stop a project and wait for her to make a descision before moving on. Lauren's taste is impecable and her projects speak for themselves (look at her photos). Feel free to contact me for a reference. Dan Boyle Construction 707 486-9225”
Design Loft Company
Interior Designers & Decorators in San Rafael.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars1 December 2012
“We hired Hellen Hsieh, the owner of Design Loft Company, to design our 725 sq ft great room addition. We are so incredibly thrilled with the completed project, it is exactly what we had envisioned. Our existing house was a 1200 sq ft 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. The kitchen and living area was very modest. With two teenagers at home, we needed to expand and wanted more room to entertain. When we started the project we were uncertain if we should knock down walls and remodel the current floor plan and add a small addition or keep the footprint of the existing house exactly the same and add on one large great room. We decided to do the later, however, to get to this point, we went through several different renderings. Hellen provided us with many great options and helped us decide what would be the most economical and feasible plan. She was flexible, patient and was great about pointing out the pros and cons of each option. Her interactions with our architect , contractor and cabinet supplier went very smoothly which helped us to meet specific deadlines. Hellen was maticulous when it came to the kitchen cabinets and made sure everything was ordered properly and our custom stain came out exactly how we wanted. As a designer, she is very creative and knowledgeable. She understood the style and feel we were after. More importantly she was very conscious and respectful of our monetary constraints which helped us complete our entire project within budget. What impressed us most was her understanding of the build process: from the contractors needs, the city requirements, realistic costs and time estimates, appliance installation prerequisites and inspection requirements. We couldn't be more pleased with Design Loft and Hellen's professionalism.”
Suzanne Childress Design
Interior Designers & Decorators in San Rafael.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars24 July 2013
“Suzanne helped me select creative pieces that made a very challenging and dramatic space feel welcoming. She is my go-to design consultant.”
Truss and Texture, LLC
Interior Designers & Decorators in San Rafael.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars22 June 2020
“I have worked with Vicki and trusted her judgment on many projects for my home. She is easy to work with and I have been very pleased with her work. Friends and family are so impressed with things Vicki has done for me . She seems to just have such an eye for knowing what is needed to make living space easier to live and function in. Vicki sees things and has ideas that I would never think of. And she does this with a very limited budget that I sometimes have. She is easy to work with and very up front with what she is able to do with the money I have to spend. That really reduces the stress that can can come with a project. I know when I work with Vicki on a project that she will be honest with me about scheduling, stay in budget, and see the project through. I feel fortunate to have had Vicki to call on for the projects I have done.”
MAS Design
Interior Designers & Decorators in San Rafael.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars12 September 2012
“We recently finished a remodel of our mid-century kitchen and we couldn't be more thrilled with the results. Tony and Dawn are amazing and their eye for design is impeccable...what I was most impressed with was how detailed they were and that they listened to our needs. We wanted a kitchen that looked great but was also functional, and they delivered! My wife and I both work, so it was important to us to know that they were there to handle all the small details and be on site to work with contractors, handymen, etc. No doubt, remodeling a kitchen is stressful but Tony and Dawn were so accommodating and made the project much easier than it would have been otherwise. The final photo shoot was bittersweet -- everything looked amazing but we were a little sad the project was over since working with Tony and Dawn was such a pleasure. I can't recommend them highly enough. Check out the photos of the Chevron marble back splash in the Yelp photo album toward the end and also on their website.”
EJ Interior Design, Inc.
Interior Designers & Decorators in San Rafael.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars22 October 2013
“Eugenia is the best in her field. She is professional and has excellent taste. She listens to her clients and can help zero in on decorating needs without breaking the bank. She can direct you to what you SHOULD spend good money on vs what you don't have to spend money on - I appreciate that! She has excellent skills at color. She can really pull a room together and make a design that everyone comments on when they walk in the room. You will feel right at home with Eugenia's style, vivacious personality and artistic skill. She makes decorating fun!”
Kelly Martin Interiors
Interior Designers & Decorators in San Rafael.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars25 February 2017
“I loved working with Kelly and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an interior designer who brings creativity, but designs something that fits YOU. My husband, daughter and I had just moved from NYC to LA, so we hired Kelly to help us design a space that reflected our energy, experiences, personality and the SoCal vibe. I always dreamed of going lighter with color in a living space, but never had the guts. Kelly listened intently to what we had to say and then suggested risky and creative ideas based on our conversation, budget and key pieces of furniture we wanted to keep. As a result, Kelly turned our apartment into our home...that looks more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. People walk in and are stunned at how unique it looks in its vibrancy and style, while still reflecting who we are. Kelly told us in our initial meeting that we would love it, we would not know which room we liked the best, and we would never want to move out. Mission accomplished. We absolutely love it! Also, Kelly is an extremely warm-hearted, kind individual, and she made the process fun and easy (which was such a blessing as we were juggling a cross country move, a 1 year old and new jobs). She responded to emails promptly and effectively, and moved through our project with the pace at which we were comfortable. If we ever move again (which I don't want to now!!!) I will hire Kelly in a heartbeat. :)”
MOONES Home, INC.
Interior Designers & Decorators in San Rafael.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars1 November 2012
“I work with Yami Arvelo of MOONES Home to design, remodel and stage my high end real estate listings for sale in Marin County. She is an amazing designer and very professional. She understands how spaces should be designed and what products should be selected for maximum impact. My listings sell every time with Yami's designs. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to remodel their home and anyone needing her staging services.”
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Why Hire Interior Designers & Decorators on Houzz?
10,664Local Pros on Houzz Who Serve San Rafael, CA
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An interior designer or decorator in San Rafael can translate your tastes and ideas into a home design that suits you and your space. Not entirely sure what you want? Interior designers are skilled at honing down on people’s styles. With contacts and resources at hand, they can also save you time and money when it comes to purchasing furniture and home decor. So, for an aesthetically pleasing home that is also practical and efficient, seek the help of an interior design company in San Rafael, CA and read on for more advice.

What does an interior designer do?


A good home decor professional will help you tell a visual story and turn your house into a home. They look to you for design inspiration, to hone your style down to its very essence. Interior designers and decorators can be involved as much or as little as the client desires. Many clients who hire an interior designer – particularly those who are renovating – have a good sense of how the room should look and what products they should use. Often clients will insist that the interior designer use the products already present in the home. Other times a designer will need to start from scratch with little more than your saved ideabooks of interior design ideas!

On occasion, interior designers in San Rafael, CA will need to subcontract help from other professionals to help create the perfect look for your home renovation. These may be specialist installers or interior decorators. Here are some related professionals and vendors to complement the work of interior designers & decorators: Architects & Building Designers, General Contractors, Home Builders, Design and Build, Photographers.

Why should I hire an interior design company?


They say life is what happens while you’re busy making plans. Some of us are just too preoccupied with a career and/or family to think about colour schemes, wallpaper, flooring and lighting. A professional interior designer in San Rafael, CA can save you bags of time, stress and months, if not years, of living in a half-finished home. It’s their job to stay on top of the latest trends and to have contacts and visual references coming out of their ears. Interior designers and home decor professionals can also save you money, sourcing products via trade contacts or offering affordable alternatives to blowout iconic designs.

How should I prepare for my first meeting with an interior designer?


Start by asking yourself what you want your space to become and how it will be used. List your must-haves and decide on your budget. Interior design services in San Rafael, CA can add up fast, so be upfront with potential interior designers from the beginning. Also, pick a designer that fits your style. Browse through their interior design portfolio on Houzz and ask yourself if you’d live in any of those houses. If the rooms inspire you, take note of what elements you appreciate.

Questions to ask a prospective interior designer in San Rafael, CA:


  • Can I see your interior design portfolio?
  • Have you worked on similar projects to my style, room and budget before?
  • How long will the project take, and do you foresee any obstacles?
  • Do you charge an hourly rate or a flat rate, or use the cost-plus method or a mixed method?
  • What will I need to provide?

    Find San Rafael, CA interior designers and home decor specialists on Houzz. Scroll through this page to find interior designers in your area. Then, browse their design portfolios to see how their work compares to the scope of your project. You can read reviews to see how other homeowners rate their work, and message them directly to to ask any specific questions.

    Another way to find an interior design specialist is to browse Photos on Houzz. If there’s a photo you like, find out who designed it and strike up a conversation with the professional responsible.

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