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address: "Joshua Tree, California 92252, United States"
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# x8 Property and Design

Original Houzz profile: [x8 Property and Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/x8-property-and-design-pfvwus-pf~1862953516)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Joshua Tree, CA
- **Serves:** Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Daly City, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Pacifica, Twentynine Palms, Millbrae, Yucca Valley, Albany, Emeryville, Tiburon, Joshua Tree, Sausalito, Brisbane, Morongo Valley, Marin City, Belvedere, Colma, at cost., Landers
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 1,000 Ideabook Saves
- Locally owned
- Online consultation
- 10 years in business

x8 (“Times Eight”) Property and Design is a real estate investment, property management and interior design firm based in Joshua Tree, California run by former HGTV personality Karen McAloon and her producer Mikel Hubbard. Our goal is to create your perfect space to live, work or rent out that’s built around your taste. We want our clients to feel like every project reflects them, not us.  

Our focus is on creating bespoke desert homes for creative clientele in the high desert, but we also cater to clients in San Francisco and Los Angeles, which is where we reside when we're not bombing around the Mojave.  From furniture arrangement consultations to whole house remodels to starting from the ground up, there isn’t anything we can’t handle.

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Kitchen Design
- Bathroom Design
- Living Room Design
- Bedroom Design
- Color Consulting
- Space Planning
- Furniture Selection
- Dining Room Design
- Home Office Design & Construction
- Design Consultation
- Entry Design
- Project Management
- Laundry Room Design
- Guesthouse Design & Construction

### Areas Served

- Los Angeles
- San Francisco
- Oakland
- Berkeley
- Daly City
- South San Francisco
- San Bruno
- Pacifica
- Twentynine Palms
- Millbrae
- Yucca Valley
- Albany
- Emeryville
- Tiburon
- Joshua Tree
- Sausalito
- Brisbane
- Morongo Valley
- Marin City
- Belvedere
- Colma
- at cost.
- Landers

### Typical Job Cost

$25,000 - 5 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | x8 Property and Design |
| Address | Joshua Tree, California 92252, United States |
| Phone | (415) 812-6667 |
| Website | http://www.x8propertyanddesign.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 52 |

**Social profiles:**
- Blog — www.x8propertyanddesign.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [x8 Property and Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/x8-property-and-design-pfvwus-pf~1862953516)
- **Website:** http://www.x8propertyanddesign.com
- **Phone:** (415) 812-6667

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews**

### All 3 reviews

**★★★★★ — Jessica DiCicco, June 2018**

> Karen and Mikel helped me design and decorate my new house in West Hollywood. They are fantastic. Karen helped me come up with the new layout for my kitchen, and nailed it. What was once was two small rooms, is now the fabulous heart of the home- a modern, yet classic kitchen with wrap around counters and an island. She made such incredible use of space, every single person who has walked into my home absolutely loves the kitchen. Karen is especially good at getting a clear understanding of my style, and she enhances it and makes it 100 times better. I want to work with her one every house moving forward! She has such great ideas!

**★★★★★ — Mary O'Dell, June 2018**

> I hired x8 when renovating & decorating an apartment that was in a sad state-- purple carpet everywhere, old crumbling wallpaper & outdated lighting....a total mess! Karen worked her magic, advising me where to 'go big' (bold entryway!) and where to dial back the color a little (tiny bedrooms) to create a tranquil vibe.  She & Mikel totally got my style & helped me figure out how to get the best bang for my buck with a limited budget. I am so happy with my place & with the super fun, creative & amazing dream team that is x8.

**★★★★★ — Elaine Metaxas, April 2018**

> After staying at Karen's air bnb in Joshua Tree, I was so blown away by her gorgeous home, I hired her to come up with a design plan for my fixer.  I was worried she wouldn't fit my budget but she was so great listening to my needs and working within my means.   She instantly knew what to do simply by looking at pictures of the property. She's a total pro!  Not to mention she was so pleasant to work with and available to me every step of the way.  I finally found my go-to designer! Highly recommend.

## Selected projects

- [Palm Ave, Yucca Valley](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palm-ave-yucca-valley-pj-vj~6180291)
  - Location: Yucca Valley, CA
  - Photos: 30
- [Avenida La Espana Daga, Joshua Tree](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/avenida-la-espana-daga-joshua-tree-pj-vj~6180245)
  - Location: Joshua Tree, CA
  - Photos: 24
- [Too Pool for School, Joshua Tree](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/too-pool-for-school-joshua-tree-pj-vj~3047397)
  - Location: Joshua Tree, CA
  - Photos: 23
- [Brants Cross Rd, Joshua Tree](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brants-cross-rd-joshua-tree-pj-vj~5853867)
  - Location: Joshua Tree, CA
  - Photos: 13
- [Death Valley Vacation House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/death-valley-vacation-house-pj-vj~5650656)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 21
- [Wamego, Yucca Valley, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wamego-yucca-valley-ca-pj-vj~5467237)
  - Location: Yucca Valley, CA
  - Photos: 12
- [52nd St, Oakland](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/52nd-st-oakland-pj-vj~4722025)
  - Location: Oakland, CA
  - Photos: 13
- [Prague, San Francisco](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/prague-san-francisco-pj-vj~3303548)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 14
- [Hip Modern Cottage of Amazingness, Lake Tahoe](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hip-modern-cottage-of-amazingness-lake-tahoe-pj-vj~3047415)
  - Location: Kings Beach, CA
  - Photos: 11
- [Diamond Heights, San Francisco](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/diamond-heights-san-francisco-pj-vj~3304671)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 10

[See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/x8-property-and-design-pfvwus-pf~1862953516)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Ceiling height** *(in Photo Questions)*

This is brilliant! Can you share the height of the ceiling?

A: Hi Jenn! 

Ceiling height is 8’ feet. Stopping the blue paint & 1x4” trim 1.5” shy of the ceiling tricks the eye and makes room appear taller than it actually is! 
The ceiling is done in 1” wood strips in a diamond pattern that enhances this effect as well.

Hope that helps!

Karen

**Q: Laminate wood flooring** *(in Photo Questions)*

Who makes the flooring?

A: Hello! 

We got this at Floor & Decor in Las Vegas. It’s a manufactured floating floor, Port Chester Oak sku\#100287754.

Best luck on your project!

Karen

**Q: Rug?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Could you share the brand and details of this rug? Thanks!

A: It’s a Jungalow rug, but I believe it’s no longer being manufactured.

**Q: Hello, where did you procure the floral bath tile?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Overstock.com ! :)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*