Joy Street Design

My hubby and I sought out an interior designer to help with the design of our home. We were referred to JSD. Not having substantial experience with interior decorators, we did not know what to expect. What we were not expecting was a total transformation of our experience in our new home. We thought that they might come up with a few ideas we could implement but were not expecting to completely change the way we view interior design. The process, though not without hiccups, was made far easier through excellent communication. The design team made sure we knew the status every step of the way. Communication was critical, especially with the number of moving parts and contractors coming in and out of the project. The JSD team was excellent at keeping us fully informed about the various stages we were in, and we never felt like we did not know what was happening. The design team showed their expertise, suggesting ideas and concepts that we would never have gotten to on our own. For example, their suggestion to use wall paper, and their suggestion of colors we would have never selected really worked for our home and we ended up appreciating them seeing things that we just did not see or imagine. While we followed the primary vision laid out by the design team, they were perfectly open to and flexible enough to hear our ideas, and to incorporate them into the overall plan. The transformation, from even a few days prior, was nothing short of magical. When we walked in, we could not believe that we had the privilege of living in such a beautifully designed home. We were, and continue to be, awestruck. Among the many things that we appreciate about JSD is that they suggested a few items that were at price points that we likely would not have selected on our own, but having lived here a few months, we really appreciate the fact that we stretched ourselves to acquire high quality furniture which will last far longer than if we bought less expensive furniture. Overall, it was a joy to work with JSD. We could not be more pleased with the end result and would highly recommend JSD for any interior decorating needs you may have.

I have nothing but positives to say about Kelly and the Joy Street team. We worked with Joy Street on a full house renovation and design project, spanning almost 18 months. From the beginning, Kelly was approachable and receptive. She understood our budget and was able to work within it. (We also appreciated her transparent pricing structure - a seeming anomaly in the industry.) We absolutely clicked with Kelly. She really understood how to translate our meetings and inspiration boards into a breathtakingly beautiful home, full of color and personality. We appreciated the project management aspect of Joy Street's work as well. They took care of delivery of furniture, and worked with the contractor on installation schedules for tile, appliances, etc. Moving into a fully furnished and decorated house was wonderful. Kelly knows her way around a construction site, which instantly boosted her credibility with other members of our team (architect, contractor and tradespeople). They commented that the Joy Street team was easy to work with and clear with communication. We love every aspect of our home and sometimes still can't believe that we live in a magazine-worthy space that perfectly fits our family's personality.

Kelly Finley has pure talent and creativity!!! She has great design ideas!! Love me some Mrs. Finley!! We thank you!

Kelly and team were amazing. I asked them to help me update basically the entire downstairs. Even though I did not give much guidance, they figured out my aesthetic and everything they chose was perfect. The quality and design of what they chose was amazing. I receive compliments all the time, and could not be happier.

This review is long overdue! My husband and I worked with Kelly and her design team on several rooms in our Oakland house in 2019. The two of us were looking for a design style that would elevate our home while still maintaining a casual atmosphere. We have two dogs and knew we'd likely have a kid or two one day so wanted materials that could stand up to a variety of uses. Also, my husband tends to like minimalist designs while I prefer color and prints. Magically, Kelly and her team were able to capture our various requirements and wishes and now we have spaces that are both beautiful and livable! It's been a couple years since the work was completed and I still find myself admiring all the special touches as if I were seeing them for the first time! It was incredibly easy to communicate with Kelly and I would definitely recommend her - I hope to work with her again someday!

Kelly is a treasure and her team is the friendliest and such an accomplished group of professionals. From my first appointment with the Joy Street Design team, I knew my family would be in great hands. The design process was smooth and the team helped us create a beautiful and comfortable family home, especially necessary during these pandemic times. Kelly and her team thought of everything and their ideas were so much better than anything I could think of (and I have pretty good taste!). There was so much creativity and foresight in creating living and functional spaces that allow for fun and work-life balance for my family to enjoy. We highly recommend the Joy Street Design team. I promise you'll be in great hands.

My favorite designer in the East Bay! They have helped with both my home and business as well as my friend's home as well. Highly recommended

Kelly Finley of Joy Street Design is a peer in our industry that is very knowledgeable and passionate about design!

Joy Street Design consists of amazing people!!! It was great working with all of them on my Oakland interior design project.

Love how she infuses color, texture, patterns, functionality, with Afrocentric/conscious art while still housing a contemporary modern flair. And still the true essence of warmth, comfort and welcoming isn't lost. Really like the Ma'at photo in Zoe's room. All around wonderful!

Kelly is a treasure and her team is the friendliest and such an accomplished group of professionals. From my first appointment with the Joy Street Design team, I knew my family would be in great hands. The design process was smooth and the team helped us create a beautiful and comfortable family home, especially necessary during these pandemic times. Kelly and her team thought of everything and their ideas were so much better than anything I could think of (and I have pretty good taste!). There was so much creativity and foresight in creating living and functional spaces that allow for fun and work-life balance for my family to enjoy. We highly recommend the Joy Street Design team. I promise you'll be in great hands. I've been looking for every available forum to praise this team because I'm so appreciative of their work, time, and care.

We learned about JSD through a recommendation from a friend and previous client. Working with Kelly and her team was a great experience. We'd already worked with a designer provided by the builder of our new home for counters, flooring, cabinets, appliances and wanted to be sure that the furniture we purchased for our great room would blend well with this design. She outlined the process, budget and expectations up front and managed the purchase and installation process for us seamlessly. We really appreciated her attention to detail (measured the area above the mantel and suggested the appropriate size TV for this space and personally visited to insure that window coverings and counter seating were appropriate for the room). We'd recommend JSD without reservation to colleagues and friends. Audrey Cormier