Lighting Designers in Oakland

“We absolutely love our new kitchen and bathrooms, and we’re so glad we chose Sheeja as our interior designer. From day one, it was clear that she has an incredible eye for detail and never settles for “good enough.” Every inch of the kitchen was thoughtfully planned to make the space both beautiful and functional. After many discussions, Sheeja convinced me to prioritize functionality over adding extra countertop space. I wasn’t completely convinced at first, but after living with the kitchen, I can honestly say she made the right call. The layout is far more practical, and we’re very happy with how it turned out. We hadn’t planned on replacing our existing floor tiles. While a few had small cracks, we initially felt they were good enough to keep. Sheeja pointed out that not only could those cracks become a bigger issue over time, but keeping the existing floor would also limit the overall design and color palette for the renovation. She strongly recommended replacing them, and although we were hesitant because it wasn’t part of our original plan, she patiently explained the long-term benefits. Looking back, we’re so glad we trusted her judgment. The new flooring tied the entire design together beautifully, and it was absolutely the right decision. The bathrooms have been completely transformed. Her choice of tiles, the patterns she created, and the color combinations have given each bathroom its own personality while still tying everything together beautifully. We also chose to work with the contractor she recommended, and the entire process was seamless. She coordinated closely with the contractor, so we rarely had to get involved. What we appreciated most was how personally invested she was throughout the project. Knowing that dust was a major concern for our family, she spoke with the contractor herself and made sure extra precautions were taken to keep the work area as clean as possible. Having her personally oversee these details gave us tremendous peace of mind and made the entire renovation experience much less stressful. What impressed us most was that she genuinely cared about getting everything just right. She wasn’t just creating a beautiful home—she was designing a space that would look great and function well for years to come. We highly recommend Sheeja to anyone looking for a designer who combines creativity, attention to detail, and practical expertise.”

“We are very pleased with the results of our home remodel. I really wanted a very unique design look for our space, Julie and her team did a fantastic job coming up with one of a kind designs and material choices for us. The selection of colors, cabinets and stone has truly transformed the house into a beautiful and functional home. Thank you for your professionalism and for making the design process such a positive experience. I would be happy to recommend your services to others looking for a talented interior designer team”

“I first reached out to Jennifer because I loved the work she had done in our friends' house and was looking for help freshening up our house and moving from toddler-friendly to more adult styles. She was instrumental in helping me pause short term design goals and focus on the practical storage, bathroom and room choice decisions (we shuffled bedrooms, home office, peloton location) that would lay the groundwork for a beautiful, but also livable, home. She is always super responsive and I have saved so many hours of scrolling through thumbnails on ABC home, zooming in on West Elm lamps, etc. due to her curated selection of options. I would enthusiastically recommend her work!”