How is RENAISSANCE DESIGN CONSULTATIONS rated?

RENAISSANCE DESIGN CONSULTATIONS is currently rated 5 overall out of 5

What services does RENAISSANCE DESIGN CONSULTATIONS provide?

RENAISSANCE DESIGN CONSULTATIONS provides the following services: 3D Rendering, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Art Selection, Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Closet Design, Color Consulting, Decluttering, Design Consultation, Dining Room Design, Downsizing, Entry Design, Floor Plans, Historic Building Conservation, Holiday Decorating, Home Staging, Interior Design, Kids Bedroom Design, Kitchen Design, Laundry Room Design, Lighting Design, Living Room Design, Mudroom Design, Nursery Design, Project Management, Space Planning, Universal Design, Wine Cellar Design

Where does RENAISSANCE DESIGN CONSULTATIONS provide services?

RENAISSANCE DESIGN CONSULTATIONS provides services in the following areas: Alta Sierra, Cedar Ridge, Chicago Park, Colfax, Gold Run, Grass Valley, Nevada City, Penn Valley, Rough And Ready, Placer & Sacramento counties, Remote e-design services

RENAISSANCE DESIGN CONSULTATIONS

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About Us

With 25+ years of interior design expertise, unlike most designers/decorators who are typically commissioned salespeople, I uniquely do NO selling (e.g. retailing) whatsoever – so I'll NOT be maneuvering you into a purchase, or giving you a “sales pitch”(!). Instead, my focus is solely on you and your home's best interests, period. So I'll supply you with just the fresh & stylish ideas you need along with all-important technical guidance so you'll then be equipped to make smart decisions -- and avoid co$tly mistakes. As a result, you're also free to shop wherever you like -- and, yes, I will also gladly assist you with in-person and/or online purchasing assistance IF desired, including drawing from my sizable library of curated specialty & to-the-trade resources. I have a strong color sense, including mixing fabrics/patterns, and while I enjoy working across ALL styles, historic/vintage themes are a longtime specialty of mine. Additionally, I provide 2D/3D scale drawings & space planning with realistic room renderings so clients can test-drive various ideas on paper BEFORE buying or building. I utilized this skill in designing my own custom residence for which I also served as the general contractor – as a result of my careful pre-construction planning, there were NO change orders during our build. With my graphic skills, I can also edit clients' OWN home photos which provides an invaluably realistic tool for test driving various color palettes when selecting exterior paint combinations -- including my ability to add/delete architectural and landscaping elements, etc. too. These helpful resources are especially ideal for those who have trouble visualizing. Given my lengthy background in the industry, I’ve been featured as a design expert for articles in the national media including: Realtor.com, USA Today, Redbook, Parade, U.S. News & World Report, BobVila.com, Bed Bath & Beyond’s blog, Nat'l. Home Furnishings Assoc., et al. I have also written a dozen or so feature articles for our local 150-yr. old newspaper, The Union. These and other decorating articles appear in the Library on the more detailed of my two websites (the URL provided here is an overview/landing page with links back to my main site). Overall, "there's no place like HOME" is a long-held sentiment of mine, so I deeply value the opportunity to help my clients bring to fruition their OWN version of the ideal refuge from today’s hectic world...

Awards

In addition to Houzz "best of" awards, cited as "Top Pro" by Thumbtack.com and also named an "Elite Service Provider" by HomeAdvisor.com Member, IFDA Member, Nevada County Contractors Assoc.

16 Projects

Nevada City - new custom home

Transitional u-shaped porcelain tile open concept kitchen photo in Sacramento with white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash and an island

Nevada City Farmhouse - facelift

Nevada City, CA

Example of a large classic two-story wood house exterior design in Other

Hawaiian vacation rental - sizable exterior painting project

Inspiration for a timeless home design remodel

Marin County bungalow - exterior renovation

Home design - traditional home design idea in Other

Auburn 2-story residence -- updating of exterior + interior

Auburn, CA

Lake Wildwood remodel

Penn Valley, CA

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Business Details

Business Name

RENAISSANCE DESIGN CONSULTATIONS

Phone Number

(530) 362-1339

Website

www.MyDesignConsultation.com

Address

Grass Valley, CA 95945

Typical Job Cost

$150 - 3,500

Min. 1-hour consultation -- on-site rates vary by geography, E-DESIGN services also available on a remote basis (video, email, online, phone). Services are provided on an hourly consultation basis with ancillary services available including 2D/3D space planning/renderings, purchasing assistance, and/or project mgmt. services. "Mini-staging" services are also a specialty of mine (when in Sonoma County, I freelanced for one of the top staging firms in San Francisco).

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Services Provided

Interior Design

Kitchen Design

Bathroom Design

Living Room Design

Bedroom Design

Color Consulting

Space Planning

Kids Bedroom Design

Dining Room Design

Lighting Design

Design Consultation

Floor Plans

Entry Design

Project Management

Laundry Room Design

Mudroom Design

Nursery Design

Art Selection

Closet Design

Universal Design

3D Rendering

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Wine Cellar Design

Home Staging

Downsizing

Holiday Decorating

Decluttering

Historic Building Conservation

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Areas Served

Grass Valley

Nevada City

Colfax

Cedar Ridge

Penn Valley

Rough and Ready

Alta Sierra

Chicago Park

Gold Run

Placer & Sacramento counties

Remote e-design services

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12 Reviews for RENAISSANCE DESIGN CONSULTATIONS

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5.0

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5.0

Value

5.0

Team Taylor Real Estate

Sam is amazing! She has such a talent for helping sellers stage their home to shine and sell! Her ideas help homes look great online as well as in person. We have been very pleased with her work, and our clients have also been very pleased with what she is able to do with their home. Sam can use what items the owner currently has, and make make low-budget suggestions which totally transform the space. We are lucky to have such a talented, experienced stager and designer in our area!

February 15, 2023

Maria Paintner

From one professional to another, I would highly recommend Sam Jernigan with Renaissance Design Consultations for any of your design needs. She is professional, helpful, knowledgeable, and has a great eye for design. She will make sure that the whole process is a wonderful experience from beginning to end. I can always get a hold of her, or she responds in a timely manner. She is a joy to work with and I have enjoyed helping her clients. Maria with ProSource Wholesale

February 15, 2023

Karen Haslebacher

Sam did a great job helping us with paint selection and furniture placement in our new place. We downsized homes and sold most of our old, large furniture and needed to buy quite a few new pieces and Sam was a great resource with furniture selection and room set up. We would definitely recommend Sam for all your interior design needs.

December 22, 2021

HU-194049616

Sam is great! One of the few people in her line of work I have met that will first listen before recommending. Making our home OUR home was important, and Sam recognized that as the most important factor. She took the time to listen to us, understand our vision and personal tastes, then recommended colors and décor that matched what we liked (as opposed to her own personal style). I highly recommend Sam and Renaissance Design Consultations to anyone seeking a little guidance towards creating the home you will enjoy.

December 17, 2021

donna_aquino12

Sam was a delight to work with. She's a consummate professional with great communication skills both verbal and written - timely and clear. She has a great sense of style and quickly discerned what I was trying to create for my home. She helped with interior paint colors as well as design elements to create a pleasing transition between rooms. She saved me from making what could have been costly mistakes with unpleasant results. I also consulted her when I wanted to paint the exterior of the house. I selected the body color and she made suggestions for the trim, doors, and bump outs which greatly enhanced the look of the house. The neighbors were extremely complimentary! Her rates are competitive and she makes efficient use of time. I highly recommend her services.

August 16, 2021

User

I was in need of interior design recommendations and asked Sam to walk through just about every room in my home. She listened well, identified my needs, gave immediate recommendations for things I have and things I wanted. Her description of her business accurately reflects. She’s talented and creative! I will continue to utilize her services.

December 15, 2017Last modified:April 17, 2024

Sally Jones

"Sam" has the key quality important for any consultant. . . she listens! She asked my husband and me several questions about what we wanted to achieve by changing the color(s) in our home. From there she offered a suggestion, sometimes two, for every space and room. She then insisted that we actually buy sample size cans of paint and look at the colors day and night, rainy and sunny days. She heard us and we LOVE the results! We highly recommend "Sam" if you are uncomfortable in color selection.

January 20, 2017Last modified:May 30, 2018

Comment from RENAISSANCE DESIGN CONSULTATIONS:

Thanks so much for your kind feedback, Sally. It was a pleasure working with you two and delightful to see the transformations in the multiple rooms of yours we worked on together. Hoping you & Al now feel more "at home" in your lovely casa...

bizkidj9

When we bought our home it had been the victim of a bad renovation in the '90s. Sam helped me impart a modern industrial feel to the place with great paint color choices, and the most fabulous suggestion of using the wood from a torn down fence to re-trim the windows. While our focus was on the downstairs Sam also gave me some great ideas for the upstairs. She is easy to work with, very professional, and has so many great ideas. We would highly recommend her.

October 5, 2015

Comment from RENAISSANCE DESIGN CONSULTATIONS:

Jeannine was such a joy to work with as we addressed space planning, furniture and lighting selections for multiple rooms, re-imagining a fireplace in assigning a new function to one of her spaces, and incorporating her own strong sense of style throughout.

She also "took the plunge" in saying yes to a saturated pimento hue I suggested for the focal wall as well as island base in her open plan kitchen/dining room which adds bold and welcoming appeal to that key room and offsets her home's major kitchen update. But she went one step further in embracing my suggestion for painting the downstairs powder room black (yup, Black!, with a white ceiling, trim, and countertop) -- it's a showstopper! As is the use of reclaimed wood and other unexpected touches we devised in working together over a period of time in bringing this home in alignment with this homeowner's rustic industrial/contemporary style -- characteristics not present whatsoever in the house when acquired.

riverfairy1

Sam has helped me numerous times with two different houses, both interior and exterior. When I'm drowning myself in paint swatches, thinking I can do this myself, I call Sam in for the rescue. Sam has a knack for color and truly listens to what her clients want to achieve. She brings really good advise and ideas. When taking on a large, or even small project, I always find it's beneficial to bring in Sam for piece of mind that the outcome will look amazing. Sam saves me money and headache.

July 24, 2015

Comment from RENAISSANCE DESIGN CONSULTATIONS:

You can see before/after's of my most recent project for this client I've worked with half a dozen times or so here on Houzz -- the project name is "Lake of the Pines - exterior paint."

tabithatwitchett

We are midway through a house building project, and Sam Jernigan of Renaissance Design Consultations has been so expert, insightful and gracious as we confront one design decision after another. Sam's background includes a great deal of theoretical knowledge about color and design. She is systematic in explaining how color choices should be made; for instance she guided us through choosing our exterior home colors by having us choose our stonework and roofing first. She doesn't just recommend an option or color; she explains her ideas within a context of what works best, and why. She is confident in her recommendations, but she also honors our ideas and preferences. Sam is a true lifesaver because her expertise is helping us to design both the exterior and interior details of the house--a wholly daunting set of tasks for us. Sam is creative, and "thinks outside the box" when confronted with an interesting design challenge. She came up with a lovely kitchen design that would help to de-accentuate its proximity to a common area with a much higher ceiling and better light. She knocked out a CAD rendering of the space in record time, and worked with us on refining our choices. We never would have come up with those solutions on our own. Sam is helping with all aspects of design as we build our home. She is a consummate professional--flexible (sometimes home construction decisions have to be made quickly), punctual and completely transparent about fees. Germane to that, she is also very helpful in suggesting in ways to save money on materials and furnishings. As she explains so clearly on her website, Sam has no economic incentive to "up-sell" her clients; what she is providing is design expertise, and that she does so very well. Finally, Sam is so personable and non-intimidating. She interacts with cheerfulness and kindness, even on very hot afternoons thanks to a recent heat wave! She quickly responds to phone calls or emails, and makes us feel like she really is so happy to help us. We expect to be working with Sam through this year, and I will be happy to review her again once our project is finished. I do recommend her without hesitation.

July 14, 2015

Comment from RENAISSANCE DESIGN CONSULTATIONS:

You can see this handsome under-construction home in the project entitled "Nevada City - new custom home" -- stay tuned!

calenep

Sam Jernigan, owner of Renaissance Design Consultations, worked with us on a major updating of our house several years ago when we first moved into what was then our 'new" home. We recently contacted her again to help us decorate our Studio rental. We have been very happy with the results of both projects and will hire Sam again if we need help in the future. Sam helped us choose furniture, upholstery fabrics, carpets, an oriental rug for our dining area, and paint colors for all our walls and kitchen cabinets. She is a creative, resourceful. talented, cost-conscious interior designer and a master with color. Not only were we happy with the results at the completion of each project, but we continue to be delighted as we live with the decisions Sam helped us make. She is very professional, personable and thoughtful; working with her is fun!

July 8, 2015

Comment from RENAISSANCE DESIGN CONSULTATIONS:

To view photos of the primary project for this client, see project labeled 1880's Victorian residence.

raccoonrch

This was the second time I hired Sam Jernigan to assist me in remodeling and redecorating. The first was in 2012 with a Victorian cottage that was going to be a vacation rental. Having no experience with that era I needed help and Sam provided much more than that. She was amazing. And the house turned out completely charming and beautiful. So, when I was redoing the home I had just purchased after living there for 8 years as a renter, I called Sam again. And once again, she was really wonderful. She is hugely talented, has a wonderful sense of color and design, comes up with great ideas and suggestions based on the space, the structure, your personal style, and has just an intuitive sense of what will work. I used virtually all of her ideas for this latest project, and can only say that everything she suggested worked so well that I feel like I am living in a completely new house and without major remodeling. The house has been transformed by her strong sense of color and design. In addition, she is a pleasure to work with. And she takes the time to explain her suggestions from a professional design perspective in such a way that they make perfect sense. I would highly recommend her for any project.

July 8, 2015Last modified:July 9, 2015

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