Universal Designers in Hidden Valley Lake

“I'm a general contractor and had the pleasure of building an 800 sq. ft. home designed by Mo Whiteside and Kate Haley. I say pleasure because rarely do I find architects who put as much attention on detail as Mo and Kate do. The house is beautiful--well proportioned, quality finishes, and it incorporates advanced concepts in building science, which few architects remain current on. When questions arose around detailing (and they always do), Mo and Kate responded quickly so construction could continue without delay. In short, they have a great sense of design, knowledge of construction, and are easy to work with.”

“I've worked both Cassandra, and Megan for a few years now, and I highly recommend them to my clients. They are very knowledgeable , and professional in their business. To find someone who has the knowledge, and fun personality they have is hard to come by.”

“We worked with Kelly on a kitchen remodel. She was so easy to work with and had a list of reliable contractors. She helped us with color and materials that were needed. Ours was not a big job but it did not seem to matter to her. She advised us on ways to save money as well as which parts of the remodel were necessary to have a satisfactory outcome. I have had many compliments on my kitchen and I credit her for helping a color challenged homeowner get it right.”

“We hired MAK Design + Build to remodel our house and we can't speak highly enough of them. They are a small company, so they are very hands-on and accessible. They are thoughtful, creative, intelligent, perceptive and extremely hard-working. The design they developed was perfectly suited to our taste and our needs and the guys who did the construction were outstanding craftsman. The same guys worked at our house every day so we became very comfortable with them. For other crafts like tile, stone and paint, they use the same subcontractors for many jobs so they have good relationships with them and a lot of confidence in their skills. The project management was also great; consistent, attentive and accessible. The office staff was friendly, professional, helpful and available whenever we needed anything. The project ended two years ago, so we have had two years to review MAK's work. We literally don't have a single complaint about the process or the product. If there were 10 stars, that would be our rating.”

“Morse Remodeling epitomizes quality for several reasons, but to name a few: 1. Morse Remodeling has truly quality employees - friendly, respectful and expert in their fields; 2. Morse Remodeling is a firm that specializes and delivers award-winning design and construction, no matter how big or small the job; 3. Morse employees are dedicated to the community of Davis. This is exemplified in their advocacy and support through sponsorships and volunteering for causes that support the Davis community.”

“I have collaborated with Ben on various projects over the years and highly recommend his services. In his spaces, one is instantly transported into a magical world filled with grace, beauty, simplicity, and taste. It is no wonder he is a highly published and sought after designer! Layers, colors, textures, patterns, and details meld together in his work, into one glorious ensemble which will delight and soothe your senses for years to come. It is rare to find a designer who can so expertly combine seemingly disparate elements into one unified form. He weaves together classicism with modernity, playfulness with serenity, clarity with comfort, and luxury with restraint in a way that is so effortless these individually opposing elements seem made for each other in the end result. In addition, he knows how to manage client expectations very well, is highly responsive, and attentive. To top it off, working with him is a true joy! There is no pretense with Ben. Warmth, accessibility, and charm, humor, wit, and levity are his defining characteristics, making the process fun. You will not only enjoy your home when it is all said and done, you will enjoy the process of creating it as well!”

“France Lavin designs provided consulting for a complete house remodeling including paint, drapes, kitchen cabinet redesign and carpeting. Her recommendations provided a selection of options which allowed us to make selections appropriate to our overall home design. France was responsive and provided project oversight to every step of the remodeling. She had high expectations for her subcontractors and ensured all aspects of the re-model went smoothly and were provided on time and within budget.”

“I have worked with Vicki and trusted her judgment on many projects for my home. She is easy to work with and I have been very pleased with her work. Friends and family are so impressed with things Vicki has done for me . She seems to just have such an eye for knowing what is needed to make living space easier to live and function in. Vicki sees things and has ideas that I would never think of. And she does this with a very limited budget that I sometimes have. She is easy to work with and very up front with what she is able to do with the money I have to spend. That really reduces the stress that can can come with a project. I know when I work with Vicki on a project that she will be honest with me about scheduling, stay in budget, and see the project through. I feel fortunate to have had Vicki to call on for the projects I have done.”

“The whole team was wonderful. It was a very collaborative process and the end results were amazing. They were always responsive to our feedback and any questions we had.”

“Elma Gardner is a very talented designer and a fun person to work with. We originally contacted her to help us with the kitchen and bathroom cabinetry design and install for our new home. She offers all the design help needed to complete a project. First, she presented a couple of different layouts for us to consider. The designs were fantastic. Then she scheduled appointments for us to meet with her at several different showrooms including: lighting, plumbing, appliance, and tile showrooms. She listened to what we wanted and helped us make good choices. She was available to meet at the job site during construction. Elma runs a great business; she is very organized, efficient and accommodating. She gets things done on time and she is easy to contact by phone, email or in person. The cabinetry company that she works with makes high quality, beautiful cabinets.”