--- title: "Charisma Design — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/charisma-design-pfvwus-pf~847629870 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~847629870.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Charisma Design" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/c3b3c1ce0105fc17_7218-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Los Gatos, California 95032, United States" latitude: 37.2417 longitude: -121.9554 phone: "(408) 900-6488" website: http://www.charisma.design rating: 4.5 review_count: 17 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 108 last_updated: 2026-08-09 --- # Charisma Design Original Houzz profile: [Charisma Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/charisma-design-pfvwus-pf~847629870) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Los Gatos, CA - **Serves:** San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Campbell, Los Gatos, Los Altos, Saratoga, Monterey, Alum Rock, Capitola, Los Altos Hills, Atherton, Aptos, Woodside, Cambrian Park, Monte Sereno, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel, Los Gatos Mountains, New Almaden, Redwood Estates - **Houzz rating:** 4.5 out of 5 (17 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2017–2022), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Online consultation - 13 years in business AWARD WINNING Bay Area INTERIOR DESIGNER. BEST of HOUZZ 2019, 2018, 2017! Charisma Design is a full service Professional Interior Design Firm serving clients throughout the Bay Area and the country. Specializing in high-end luxury residential design with diversification in various design styles, scopes, and budgets. Located in the town of Los Gatos, nestled amongst the rolling green hills of Silicon Valley, California, Charisma Design's professional office is fully equipped with the latest resources to bring your design dreams to reality. Charisma Design has far reaching experience with million dollar ground-up new home construction projects and interior remodels, giving its founder, Courtney, an extensive background from programming, purchase orders, and design through project management and project completion. Along with this, Charisma Design brings a team of qualified local vendors and professionals to provide all encompassing services to each client's unique project need. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - Kitchen Design - Home Extensions - Bathroom Design - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Guesthouse Design & Construction - House Plans - Pool House Design & Construction - 3D Rendering - Project Management - Home Restoration - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - Basement Design - Space Planning - Lighting Design - Historic Building Conservation - Drafting - Home Theater Design - Bedroom Design - Custom Cabinets - Custom Furniture - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Dining Room Design - Furniture Selection - Interior Design - Living Room Design ### Areas Served - San Jose - Sunnyvale - Santa Clara - Mountain View - Palo Alto - Cupertino - Campbell - Los Gatos - Los Altos - Saratoga - Monterey - Alum Rock - Capitola - Los Altos Hills - Atherton - Aptos - Woodside - Cambrian Park - Monte Sereno - Carmel-by-the-Sea - Carmel - Los Gatos Mountains - New Almaden - Redwood Estates ### Typical Job Cost $30,000 - 10,000,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Charisma Design | | Address | Los Gatos, California 95032, United States | | Phone | (408) 900-6488 | | Website | http://www.charisma.design | | License Number | 25374 | | Followers on Houzz | 108 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/charismadesigninteriors - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/ - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/charismadesign - Blog — http://www.charisma.design ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Charisma Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/charisma-design-pfvwus-pf~847629870) - **Website:** http://www.charisma.design - **Phone:** (408) 900-6488 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of HOUZZ 2019 Design - Best of HOUZZ 2018 Design - Best of HOUZZ 2017 Service - ASID, & NCIDQ. - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2017–2022), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) - [NCIDQ Examination](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncidq-examination-pfvwus-pf~882083937) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 — 17 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 30.0 - Communication: 30.0 - Value: 30.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Ted Logan, Jan. 2021** > We worked with Courtney and Charisma Design on a high end full home remodel that we built for our client. She was an invaluable member of the project team. She worked to quickly resolve design question in a collaborative manner. What really stands out is the finished product. The home is unique and beautiful largely due to Courtney's selections and design sense. Looking forward to working together with Charisma in the future! - Ted Logan, Director of Field Operations, Conrado Home Builders **Comment from Charisma Design:** > Thank you so much Ted for the kind words. It has been great teaming with you and Conrado. Such productive teamwork making it all happen. I look forward to our next project together. **★ — Marc Angelinovich, Sept. 2020** > We hired Charisma Design to help us with drafting our plans and interior design for a kitchen/dining room/sitting room remodel. It started off really well but quickly went bad when her drawings were due. They were a month late and over double the original costs she estimated. When she let us know that the plans were complete, we let her know, we really don’t know all the details that we are looking at and made sure they were ready to be sent to the city. She confidently informed us the plans were ready. Upon taking them to the city...the contractor reviewed and said they are missing final stamps from the engineer. If that was not enough of a red flag, when we took them to the city, they were not accurate. We have an L shape house and she had the long side 6ft Off from the 90 degree bend and caused additional civil engineer work. Upon emailing Courtney and explaining the issue about not having our final engineer stamp of approval, she blamed it on the engineer himself. When we approached him and asked him for help to get his final approval, he informed us he had been waiting to hear from Courtney to receive the final blessing on the plans so he could stamp them, but he had never heard from her. > > It just seemed as though the planning phase of our project took a turn for the worse towards the end of Courtney’s responsibility of the project. We hired her out of trust and confidence in her professional expertise but unfortunately we would never recommend her to others. **★★★★★ — Alexandra Szymanska, Jan. 2019** > We hired Courtney Cuschieri to design our kitchen and dining area. We couldn't be happier with the results. Courtney is an excellent interior designer with lots of experience. She has a great sense of color and style, and a great taste when it comes to furniture and decor. Working with Courtney was fun thanks to her sweet personality and sense of humor. **★★★★★ — Cassidy McIntire, Sept. 2018** > Courtney is a 10 out 0f 10. Her style, hard work, and can do attitude has helped me create some beautiful homes for resale over the years. I can recommend her very highly. Courtney is a true professional! **Comment from Charisma Design:** > Thank you Cassidy for the kind words. It has been a pleasure teaming with you on various jobs and I enjoyed collaborating with you and your team. **★★ — Nicole Magaddino, Jan. 2018** > We had a tremendously difficult time working with Courtney. This project, which should have been a simple relationship from picking the materials to installation should have been 2-3 months max. This project has taken over 7 months and this was due to the lack of communication and response times by Courtney. At times it would require us to contact Courtney two or three times, within a 2-3 weeks span, until we received responses. One time is was months. She is a very nice person, thus initially we completely understood some of her reasons. However, the communication did not get better, which makes us pause to wonder if this is typically how she works. In fact, we questioned entering into contract with her and the saying of "how a relationship begins is how it ends" completely holds up in this case. I am sure there are wonderful designers within the Bay Area, thus I would definitely use your due diligence and understanding Courtney's definition of timely feedback and ensuring she has 100% customer satisfaction as her goal. In the end we like our coverings however, we also have damaged product and she has again "gone dark". **Comment from Charisma Design:** > I am so sorry to hear this feedback. Unfortunately the issues that arose were out of my control and a factory issue with timing and the holidays coinciding. I have done my best to resolve these issues keeping the client up to date through the process. I am waiting on the vendor to issue a client credit for the damaged products. With this said I will not be using this particular vendor again. I strive to resolve issues and make client happy in the end. **★★★★★ — Anthony Reitz, Nov. 2017** > If you are in need of a Professional Designer, I would highly recommend Charisma Design. Courtney is great to work with! Detail oriented and listens to the clients needs to provide some of the most beautiful designs suitable for the room. She is always looking for new cutting edge material to use for her projects and is at the top of her game when it comes to her work ethic! **Comment from Charisma Design:** > Thank you so much Anthony for the kind words. I appreciate working with you and your company "The plumbing gallery" I know that every time I take my clients there to work with you they will be well taken care of and beautiful product will be specified. **★★★★★ — Sima Hilde, Jan. 2017** > I interviewed 10 different designers and I chose to work with Courtney Cuschieri from Charisma Design. I have learned over the years and many projects that Courtney is very professional, punctual and talented with matching colors, furniture, and space design. The most important part is that the results are always amazing. It is so refreshing to find someone in the design and construction that delivers what she promises. **★★★★★ — Kevin Krug, Nov. 2016** > A well respected interior design firm. It was a pleasure working with Courtney. I would recommend Charisma Design to anyone looking for an interior designer. She was professional, efficient & had great design ideas. Courtney had excellent attention to detail. Charisma Design brought an abundance of creativity and new ideas to the project. > > Kevin Krug, De Mattei Construction **★★★★★ — Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc., Nov. 2016** > I have known and worked with Courtney for many years and she's always been wonderful to work with. > She's extremely professional, talented, creative and very dedicated to her clients. > She's a joy to be around and all her clients love her! I will continue recommending Courtney and working with her on projects too. **Comment from Charisma Design:** > I can't thank you enough for the kind words Juliana. I feel the same about working with you. Best wishes to you! **★★★★★ — Lazy Suzan Designs, Nov. 2016** > Working with Charisma Design has always been a great experience. Courtney is very organized when planning projects. She takes time to understand her clients needs and budget when putting together a project. She is very down to earth and easy to work with no matter what the size of the project. I highly recommend Charisma Design's when am asked to suggest an interior design firm. **Comment from Charisma Design:** > Thank you so much Ann Marie! I really appreciate the kind words. I have enjoyed working with you and hope to again in the future. I feel the same what about working with you. **★★★★ — michelle9554, Nov. 2016** > We completed a Master Bath remodel along with hardwood floor and stair upgrades, a trellis addition, a fireplace addition and an office space, in a home in Redwood City. Selections are usually the biggest delay as home owners tend to have a hard time piecing all the items together and deciding whether or not things will look good. Courtney was a great addition to the team for this project. She always kept selections on track and provided us with the information needed to complete the work. The project looks fantastic. Color selections, tile and slabs, cabinetry and design, the homeowners are very happy with the final results. We look forward to working with Courtney on another project in the future **★★★★★ — TFR Management Group, July 2016** > Excellent work by Courtney. She has an unbelievably good taste so she was able to design a truly breathtaking interior and a beautiful house facade including an entry way and a balcony. She is the best interior designer that I have ever worked with. She is also easy going so the process of designing is smooth and pleasant. I strongly recommend Courtney as an excellent interior and exterior designer. ## Selected projects - [Los Altos Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/los-altos-contemporary-pj-vj~5649206) - Location: Los Altos, CA - Photos: 66 - [Monte Sereno Transitional New Home Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/monte-sereno-transitional-new-home-build-pj-vj~1655431) - Location: Monte Sereno, CA - Photos: 17 - [Contemporary Los Gatos Hills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-los-gatos-hills-pj-vj~2810109) - Location: Los Gatos, CA - Photos: 20 - [Martis Camp - Tahoe](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/martis-camp-tahoe-pj-vj~2453106) - Location: Tahoe City, CA - Photos: 26 - Description: We worked with the client from conceptualizing and designing the home, to having it built and completed with all the finishes. http://www.martiscamp.com/ - [Los Gatos Craftsman New Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/los-gatos-craftsman-new-build-pj-vj~1624121) - Location: Los Gatos, CA - Photos: 3 - [Saratoga Transitional Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/saratoga-transitional-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2818025) - Location: Saratoga, CA - Photos: 6 - [Willow Glen Craftsman](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/willow-glen-craftsman-pj-vj~1655434) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 10 - [Monte Sereno Craftsman](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/monte-sereno-craftsman-pj-vj~2810121) - Location: Monte Sereno, CA - Photos: 8 - [Contemporary Craftsman - Willow Glen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-craftsman-willow-glen-pj-vj~2453102) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 12 - [Sunnyvale Master Suite Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sunnyvale-master-suite-remodel-pj-vj~2818052) - Location: Sunnyvale, CA - Photos: 7 - [Modern Marina Del Rey Interior](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-marina-del-rey-interior-pj-vj~2810134) - Location: Marina del Rey, CA - Photos: 7 - [Traditional San Jose Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-san-jose-kitchen-pj-vj~2811205) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 4 [See all 12 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/charisma-design-pfvwus-pf~847629870) ## Ideabooks - [Building The Dream TN](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/151975901/list/building-the-dream-tn) — 2 ideas - [Cuschieri Remodel 2018](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107711711/list/cuschieri-remodel-2018) — 10 ideas - [Amanda](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/142421803/list/amanda) — 1 idea - [Test](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/133664217/list/test) — 1 idea - [cuschieri's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/14220000/list/cuschieri-s-ideas) — 35 ideas [See all 5 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/charismadesigninteriors) ## Community Q&A **Q: Wall Paint Color** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello! What is the wall paint color? it's beautiful, thank you! A: Thank you for your interest in the paint color. It is Dunn Edwards \# DE6227 Muslin. **Q: can I ask which flooring was used here?** *(in Photo Questions)* Can I ask which flooring was used here? Thanks! A: "The flooring is: DuChateau, St. Moritz, The Chateau Collection."" **Q: Paint Color** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello, what is the name of that paint Color? A: Dunn Edwards, \#DE6228 Play on Gray **Q: Love floors** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me manufacturer and or color? A: http://duchateau.com/departments/flooring/chateau-st-moritz/ **Q: Would you mind providing the make and color of stucco? Thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Body: Dunn Edwards, DE6223, Mission Trail Trim: Dunn Edwards, DE6204, Trite White **Q: What is the wall color?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: DE6227 Muslin --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-09.*