Dacotah Studio

Tina, Shawn, and Elena are my heroes — literally and figuratively. My wife and I set out on a whole-home renovation over a year ago with a different design team who, as it turned out, was not the right fit. Tina and Shawn stepped in mid-project and truly rescued the process. What could have been an incredibly stressful experience became collaborative, creative, and genuinely enjoyable. They are exceptional listeners and thoughtful collaborators. From the beginning, they understood our goal: to honor the mid-century modern character of our home while bringing it forward in a way that felt fresh, functional, and contemporary. They struck that balance perfectly. Their design vision, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability were outstanding. The rendering capabilities were especially helpful — being able to visualize ideas made decision-making so much easier and more confident. Every step of the way, they made us feel supported and cared for. The level of service truly felt white-glove. The end result is the most beautiful home we have ever been in — one that feels authentic to its original architecture while also perfectly tailored to how we live today. We couldn’t have done this without Tina, Shawn, and Elena, and we can’t imagine working with anyone else to achieve such an incredible outcome. We couldn’t be happier. Thank you so much Dacotah Studio!!!

It is rare to hear about a client hugging their design team at the end of a major renovation, but saying goodbye to Tina, Shawn, and Andriy (our contractor) felt like saying goodbye to family. We felt very close to them by the end of the process and it was a bittersweet moment for us. This was our first home purchase. While we intentionally picked a fixer upper, we knew that the potential of the home wouldn't be fully realized without the right vision or build-team. We had met a few different architects and design and build groups, but ultimately chose Dacotah after getting to know them during an in-person walkthrough of the property. Moreso than any other group, Shawn and Tina struck us as genuine, down-to-earth people who really just wanted to help us make our dream home a reality (which they did!), had the experience to execute this at a high level, and the organizational skills to keep us from breaking the bank. From the beginning, we had a very tight budget but a lot of changes we wanted to make, and Tina and Shawn were unwavering in their commitment to help us find ways to accomplish this. During the design phase, Dacotah utilized several design and organizational programs that allowed us to visualize every aspect of the project before saying "go" and to monitor the overall costs of the project. During the renovation, we also loved that when they suggested materials, fixtures and products, they gave us multiple options and different price points so we could decide where to save and where to spend if the budget was growing out of hand. Inevitably with any project, there were bumps in the road and unexpected challenges, but Shawn and Tina navigated us through each issue with the utmost professionalism and patience. In short, we felt incredibly fortunate to have them in our corner and knew without a doubt they were advocating for us every step of the way behind the scenes. The final outcome was well worth the effort and wouldn't have been possible without Shawn and Tina. We cannot recommend them highly enough, and have gone on to recommend them to several of our own friends and family.

We love our newly remodeled home! Shawn and Tina came up with great plans and executed well. Very easy to communicate with. Highly recommend Dacotah Studio!

Dacotah Studio is amazing! Their designs are stunning, and they really know how to bring a space to life. The team is super reliable, easy to work with, and pays attention to every detail. Highly recommend!

I absolutely loved working with Christina and Shawn from Dacotah Studio. This was my first big remodel project, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. From the initial consultation to the final walkthrough, Christina and Shawn exceeded all my expectations. They not only incorporate my ideas, but also offered suggestions that made my house more functional, modern and high-end. What truly amazed me was the design tools and technologies they use. The renders, scans, and floor plans they created were not just accurate but super detailed, allowing me to visualize every aspect of the project before saying "go." I also loved that when they suggest materials, fixtures and products, they give you multiple options and different price points so you can decide where to save and where to spend. Throughout the entire process, Christina and Shawn demonstrated a level of professionalism and expertise that instilled complete confidence in their work. Their experience really played a huge role in my project being a success. They were also always responsive to my questions and concerns, providing regular updates and maintaining clear communication at every stage. I am beyond thrilled with the outcome of the project and cannot recommend the Dacotah Studio team highly enough. Pictures coming soon!

I am so pleased and happy I decided to go with Dacotah Studio. Christina & Shawn turned my vision into a reality. From the start they were very professional in every stage of design. I purchased a small bungalow in West Hollywood that had significant potential but needed someone to understand my taste and make this house a place that I could call home. All of their recommendations and design direction were spot on. Christina and Shawn did an amazing job from start to finish. They listened and they problem solved. The process was quick with regularly scheduled status meetings. They also worked in lock step with my contractor to ensure our design aligned with our budget. I highly recommend them.

I am so pleased and happy I decided to go with Dacotah Studio. Christina & Shawn turned my vision into a reality. From the start they were very professional in every stage of design. I purchased a small bungalow in West Hollywood that had significant potential but needed someone to understand my taste and make this house a place that I could call home. All of their recommendations and design direction were spot on. Christina and Shawn did an amazing job from start to finish. They listened and they problem solved. The process was quick with regularly scheduled status meetings. They also worked in lock step with my contractor to ensure our design aligned with our budget. I highly recommend them.

Working with this dynamic husband and wife interior and construction team is a testament to their collective talent and vision. Every project exudes thoughtful design and meticulous attention to detail. From the seamless integration of modern amenities to the preservation of charming architectural features, their work strikes a perfect balance between functionality and aesthetic appeal. Oh, and they’re super cool people!

Dacotah Studio made our first home our dream home. We needed to rethink the kitchen and bathrooms—and Shawn and Christina took us to the next level, helping us reimagine and improve the entire flow, functionality, and style of the space. We reached out to Shawn and Tina after a glowing recommendation from a friend. From the first call, we knew they were the right partners for us. They have incredible taste, strong professional relationships, and bring a kindness and optimism that set the tone for the entire project. We are detail oriented, opinionated clients, and they built upon our vision, guided us with care and patience, and gently pushed us forward when it was needed. Our home had great bones but needed some big changes. They helped us understand which investments would have the biggest impact, and identified vendors at different price points to get us the quality and design we required. They were involved with every detail, from layout, to design renders, to selecting tile and light fixtures. We renovated before moving to Los Angeles, which meant that we placed all of our trust in the project management and on-the-ground design advice of Shawn and Tina. They recommended a GC and a woodworker, and managed the relationships to ensure that communication and execution was seamless and near-constant. We had a wonderful experience with the entire team, and found ourselves missing the crew once the project was complete. Renovations can be stressful, and Shawn and Tina made it a fun and rewarding experience. Every day, we enjoy the beautiful design decisions they helped us make. We couldn’t have done it without them, and highly recommend them for anyone looking for a true partner in their home project.

Tina and Shawn are wonderful to work with - from initial concept to shopping for special items to arranging our pictures, they made our vision a reality. We had a four bedroom house to completely furnish from top to bottom and Tina and Shawn were with us every step of the way, helping us select paint colors, window treatments, and furniture, along with making key renovation decisions. They did a terrific job giving us a selection of options for furniture, lighting and rugs, managing the purchasing of each piece and tracking each item as it made its ways to us. We also really appreciated the extended team that Dacotah Studio has established - painters, carpenters, and electricians who they work with regularly and are the best in their field. Together, the whole team took excellent care of our 100+ year old house, respecting it's history but also updating it so that it was functional and fun for our family. We highly recommend Dacotah Studio!

Tina and Shawn helped remodel our new house purchase before we moved in. We have two kids and wanted to reimagine the kitchen, shared jack and jill bathroom, and hallway closets. We gave them a blank slate to redo the floor plan and utilities, and they came up with a great plan that doubled our kitchen storage space, doubled the shared bathroom area, opened up the kitchen to the dining room, and added a coffee bar area in the dining room. We would not have been able to imagine this layout without their help. Aside from the floor plan, we gave Dacotah some pinterest boards and they came back with a couple of different design directions with color and material options. After going back and forth a few times we arrived at something we liked, and they even helped mediate differences of opinion between us, and gave the right amount of pushback when we asked for some ill-advised design choices. They went above and beyond to help with revisions as we changed our minds along the way, even though the initial proposal only specified a couple of revisions. For example, when we received sample materials they helped us lay them out together in the house, and were accommodating when we decided to change direction after seeing things in person. Being able to hold materials was crucial in making sure we were happy with the end product - it's not something you can visualize in renders alone. They even worked with us when we decided to change the bathroom tile the day before it was going to be installed. Dacotah was immensely helpful in selecting vendors for us so that we didn't need to search. They had a trusted GC as well as cabinet maker and structural engineer lined up - all of which produced high-quality results, even if there were some delays. They also coordinated between our GC and the vendors, and they conducted weekly site visits to make sure our project was on track and the vision was realized. They were responsive over email and text, responding within the day, something that's important with a high-stress situation like a remodel. When we wanted to increase the distance between the stove and island, they made it happen coordinating with the GC and cabinet maker. Overall, we're incredibly happy with the end product and would highly recommend Dacotah Studio. Aside from their work, Shawn and Tina were so nice and pleasant to work with and we'd do it again!

We worked with Shawn and Christina for a huge home renovation project that involved taking a 3 bed, 2 bath 2,000 sq ft Silverlake home down to the studs and rebuilding it back into something entirely different from the condition it was purchased in. It was our first renovation project and a huge investment for us so it was really important to have the right partner that brought an equal mix of design inspiration, project management and above all, lots of patience! Shawn and Christina bought all of this and more. From the very beginning Shawn and Christina were amazing partners, taking our crazy long inspiration deck and turning into a coherent design vision. They were in lock step with us every step of the way, designing the layout, creating the plans with the help of a draftsman, helping us to choose GCs, designing the lighting plan, selecting and sourcing materials from tiles to light fixtures. You name it, they did it. We opted to enlist them to not just design but project manage the process in partnership with our GC. They were worth their weight in gold in this respect, visiting the site every week and sometimes even more often. They helped catch a million small things that could have gone wrong and set them right, often finding a solution before we even heard that there was a problem. We really felt they went above and beyond, often picking up the slack for other professionals without being asked and without hitting us with surprise bills. They worked especially well with our GC, who was also excellent, and I’m glad to say they have gone on to work together on many other projects with other Clients, some of which were friends we referred to this dream team. We were so grateful we found them and would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a talented, kind, patient and loving team to work with!