Taylor + Taylor

My wife and I are so happy with our redesign and so glad we hired Jonathan and Jess. When we moved in to our new home in Silverlake we loved the location and the yard, but the house felt dark and dated. We didn’t want to spend the money for a full remodel with designers but knew the house was worth an investment. Jonathan and Jess came in and helped us find an aesthetic that fit the house, the setting, and our (not always consistent) preferences. They were wonderful to work with and so considerate of the challenges of living in a house while it was being renovated, during COVID, with two busy jobs, a dog and a cat. Their whole team was wonderful and have impeccable taste and a great attitude. They were flexible as the design needs evolved and had so many beautiful suggestions that led to features of the house we now love. I, in particular, wasn’t always capable of seeing the potential end product in the midst of construction, but now living in the house I am so happy with the result and grateful to Jonathan and Jess for being there with us every step of the way. Our friends are all jealous of our house which is truly beautiful, unique, and functional for the way we live. I couldn’t be happier with the result and highly recommend Taylor + Taylor!

It is wonderful when you are in a place to purchase a home that fits your practical needs and it is beautiful and personal to boot. Unfortunately, we were not that couple. The home we bought in relocating to Los Angeles represents a lot of compromise in location, space, and size over a living space we loved. The Taylors have helped us navigate the process of reinventing a home that is invariably bland, occasionally unattractive, and reimagined it as a home that has a compelling look and feel. To date, we have renovated the main floor - kitchen-living-dining and a pretty expansive outdoor space with a covered patio, dining, living and outdoor kitchen. The results have been stunning. The spaces integrate in a seamless fashion, and are just a joy to inhabit day in and day out. In working with designers in the past, we found ourselves frustrated in renovations by designers who either impose their vision to the exclusion of our preferences, or don't push us far enough out of our comfort zone. The Taylors have found a way to balance the extremes and the result is a home that both feels like it is absolutely us, and yet is a product we could never have imagined.

We are so incredibly thankful to have found Jess and Jonathan. We moved into a house with a very old kitchen and bathrooms, all of which needed renovation, but also did not have a huge budget to knock down walls or do a ton of restructuring in the house. We were also going to be living in the house during renovations! They tackled the entire challenge with such enthusiasm and grace from day one, listening to all of our preferences and incorporating it seamlessly into the most gorgeous design but--maybe even more importantly--coordinating it all by sourcing everything, recommending and working with the best contractor ever, working out timelines and logistics, and problem-solving every step of the way. They were continually responsive and gracious with all our questions, responded to emails and texts at all hours, tackled all problems that arose, and were so patient with us as we juggled our kids in a house under renovation and all the unforeseen things that come up during these kinds of things. We really, truly could not have done it without them and now are living in a house that is so much more functional and beautiful than we could have imagined when we purchased it. We cannot recommend them more highly.

Jon and Jess are the absolute BEST! We cannot recommend them highly enough! We bought a very old craftsman in Highland Park that was built in the late 1800s, and in much need of renovating. We hired them to help us redo the entire downstairs, which included a complete gut of the kitchen. They were such a joy to work with, I don't even know where to begin. They walked into the space, and immediately saw it in a way that we never could have. They also have amazing taste. They held our hands through an incredible array of options and ideas. A process that could have been frustrating and overwhelming was fun and collaborative. They were honest and up front about cost and stayed within the budget we gave. Whenever a problem would arise, as they inevitably do, they immediately communicated with solutions and new ideas. Also, the contractor they recommended was fantastic!! We love our new home and that is in large part due to Jon and Jess. We will definitely be working with them again soon.

Jonathan and Jess are an absolute pleasure to work with! With impeccable attention to lush detail and care in everything that they do, they balance style with practicality in their reimagining of interior spaces. We hired Taylor and Taylor to renovate a 1970s duplex in rough shape (it hadn't been touched since it was built in the late 70s). Jonathan and Jess were able to transform the dated spaces into sleek modern living areas with thoughtful period touches. We appreciated that they were able to work with an eye toward durability, since the units were intended as rentals. The result was an unbelievable success from the inside out. We received many competing applications from renters, and neighbors continue to stop by to compliment us on the transformation.

My boyfriend and I bought a Craftsman in Hancock Park that had been totally denuded of its personality. There was a lot we wanted to change about the house, but we were on a fairly strict budget. Jonathan and Jess worked with us to update select features of the house to maximal benefit. Every lookbook they put together was filled with beautiful pieces and concepts that were continually adjusted to our tastes. They understood better than I did how to find the middle ground between my taste and my boyfriend's. Right away I saw their gifts: the right doorknobs, floor finish, light fixtures, and window treatments alone made such a difference in warmth and style. Over the two years we've lived in our house, Jonathan and Jess have taken on countless projects for us -- from a custom-made couch, to retiling an imposing brick fireplace with GORGEOUS Heath tile, to turning a truly hideous guest bath into a clean, dreamy little space. Most recently, they've transformed our backyard by staining our whitish-cement pool a dark charcoal, and re-landscaping the yard to make it look wild and inviting. They have the best taste, great relationships with craftspeople, and beyond that, they are an absolute pleasure to work with: warm, brilliant, honest professionals. Couldn't recommend they more highly.

Wow. I don't even know where to begin! I purchased a home in Silverlake and was in desperate need of a kitchen and master bath redo. Right from the start, Jessica and Jonathan made me feel completely at ease with a project that initially felt pretty overwhelming. They asked me all the right questions about what I look for in a space and painted the PERFECT picture of what my home could look like. Right from the start, I knew what to expect. It felt like a comfort putting the entire project in their hands. Their network of contractors, carpenters, painters, plumbers etc were such incredible people to work with too. This is my first home and they understood that in many ways was...my baby. They nurtured my home as if it was their own. The time, attention and care is something I will always be grateful for. HIGHLY recommend Taylor + Taylor!! Now I want them to do my downstairs ;)

We’d purchased a 1930s Silver Lake farmhouse that needed a total gut renovation. After beginning construction, we quickly fell behind schedule and ran overbudget. We were incredibly lucky to find the Taylors who saved the day. They came into an incredibly difficult situation - no design planning, no ordering of materials or fixtures, and no organized path for a way forward. The Taylors righted the ship almost immediately. They spent countless hours discussing our aesthetic and the way we wanted to live in the house for years to come. They then come back to us with design ideas at all price points. They brought a thoughtful, meticulous eye to every detail in the house - from the wood we chose for the flooring to personally aging the brass handles on our kitchen cabinets. They project managed the construction and got us back on track in terms of budget and schedule. Because of our work schedules, we would often have design calls with them at night. They literally worked around the clock and did so with the utmost enthusiasm and care. We are picky and mercurial clients -- and they came up with inspired designs within our budget. They also always take into account function as well aesthetic. Most importantly, they incorporated our strange idiosyncrasies and made the house feel like a reflection of both our personalities. Beyond their professionalism, work ethic, and creative talents, Jess and Jonathan are an absolute pleasure to work with. They're fun, positive and kind to everyone in their orbit. The renovation process can be maddening at times. But they made it as delightful as it could be. After complementing construction, we asked them to tackle all the furniture. They dove in with same energy and continued to blow us away with their unique style choices and solutions to the more challenging spaces. We have spent almost two years on this project with them and we love our house thanks to their tireless efforts. They’ll be our first call when we take on another house (hopefully in many years from now). We can’t recommend them enough.

We cannot recommend Taylor + Taylor enough! We just completed an up scale playspace in Northern California, thanks to their amazing work. They helped us with the design of our custom play structures and the overall aesthetic direction of the whole space. Jess quickly caught onto our vision through images we showed her and what we explained to her, and then elevated our ideas. Her work is gorgeous and her skill set wide. Not only can she pick the perfect color palette, but she can do technical drawings of large structures. Not only can she be professional and deliver outcomes, but she can be warm and down to earth on the process. She was quick to affirm our artistic and design direction and also add in her own to make an complete picture. Her ability to space out the different sections of our space was so central to us being able to pull this off. A huge bonus: she had great tips for managing the build out side of things. Do yourself a huge favor and invite them into your project!

Jessica and Jonathan are the perfect duo. They masterfully took a vague concept and turned it into a space I don't want to leave - which is a lot to be said given that it is an office space. We tasked them with creating a work environment that inspired creativity, collaboration and thoughtfulness. They not only achieved exactly what we wanted, but also allowed us to present a space to our team members that showed them how much we cared. Since moving in, we can feel the energy and enthusiasm and get compliments daily on the design!

We moved into our house 2 years ago and felt lost decorating it until we met Jess and Jonathan. Together, they take into account our taste and lifestyle to create spaces that are both unique and functional. They've been excellent at presenting us with a range of options (for both design and price point) and have been hugely respectful of our goals and timelines. They also carry a huge repository of resources, and have connected us with carpenters/ contractors/ metal workers/ reupholsters in ways that have made the decorating very streamline and organic. We've come to regard them as friends, and feel very grateful for the guidance and detail they've demonstrated as we've navigating building this home together.

Taylor + Taylor rescued our project. We got part way into an update of the entire home (kitchens, baths, flooring, paint, windows, etc.) only to discover that the project manager we hired (who brought on the contractor) was not being straight with us. We knew we had to let him go, and we were at risk of the entire project stalling. Jess and Jonathan at Taylor + Taylor quickly assessed things, pulled together a comprehensive design within our budget range, and even found a way to save the century old hardwood floors that the project manager said were unusable. They connected us with a skilled licensed contractor who helped us complete the project. They literally saved the whole thing midway. Their work is honest. Their designs are beautiful. They are a delight to work with. I would highly recommend their design and project coordination services. I will be using them again for future projects.

Our experience with Jess and Jonathan was amazing from top to bottom. We were looking to do a remodel on our 1920's Mt.Washington bungalow that had suffered a very bad 90's remodel and we were hoping to restore it to its former glory. But also to add a 1970's Americana-meets-Moroccan-meets-Georgia O'Keefe-meets-whatever else we decided to throw into the mix vibe. We have very particular taste and influences and I can imagine we were a fluctuating nightmare to work with but J+J were so engaged, inventive, excited, and gracious throughout the whole process. We threw a TON of changes at them throughout the process and they always embraced the challenge, met us with new and better ideas, respected our desire to collaborate creatively, and did so with a kindness and intelligence that made the whole process feel effortless when it could have been pure chaos. Their taste is impeccable but not fixed, so your home will feel like YOUR HOME and not like a branded extension of their firm's aesthetic profile. I can't recommend them enough, and I can't wait for our next project together.

My husband and I found Taylor + Taylor here on Houzz, loved their portfolio, and reached out to see if they could help us remodel our craftsman bungalow in Pasadena. It might have been the smartest move we've ever made! We're still marveling over our incredible luck to have found them online. Not only do Jonathan and Jess have incredible vision, talent, and knowledge, but they also are patient listeners with incredible dedication to their clients. When halfway through working with them we (unrelatedly) had a flood in our kitchen that rendered it unusable, they quickly worked with us to expand our project and remodel the kitchen both efficiently and beautifully. They were exceptionally creative and responsive, not to mention thorough. We couldn't be happier with the final result! They've transformed our lives along with our entire home, and treated our home with as much dedication as if it were their very own. We're deeply grateful. Anyone would be very lucky to have a chance to work with them.

It was time to sell my childhood home. Although rich with memories, it was no longer rich in design. Taylor + Taylor transformed the space with beautiful updates. Jonathan and Jessica's creative ideas and attention to detail freshened the home with light and warmth. From paint, to flooring, to lighting, to countless other decisions, Jonathan and Jessica balanced aesthetics and style with our budget requirements. After seeing the beautiful renovation, we hired Taylor + Taylor to stage the home for the listing. Jessica's classic, simple touches really made the space feel inviting and open. This charming redesign facilitated a quick sale. We couldn't be more pleased; working with Taylor + Taylor was a great experience!

If I could give more stars I would, 5 is not enough. I met Jonathan through my realtor. He came over early on for an initial meeting and was very helpful in figuring out how much work would be needed to be done to my get the house "show ready". He gave me great insight on how much to spend and where. On where over spending wouldn't help much and where not spending would hurt the amount of money I would end up getting for the house. Once we agreed on the work to be done, he went to town, becoming a bionic half man half super hero. It was inspiring to see him getting so much done not only fast, but also accurately. Jonathan hooked me up with a great painter who did the entire inside and some of the outside of my 3200 square foot home. Jonathan oversaw all this work, keeping the painter on time and making sure everything was done right. When the day came to stage the house, I stayed away and let his crew work. When I came back the next day I could not believe how amazing the house looked. I would show you the before and after photos but I am embarrassed at how bad my version of the house looked compared to his. When my kids came to look at what he had done one yelled out to me "dad come up here and look how cool this room looks". My oldest son said, "we should have had this house set up like this the whole time, who knew it could look this cool." After our first open house we got 15 offers and sold our home for a lot higher than our asking price. I know for certain a big part of why that is was the work Jonathan and his wife did on the house. I only wish I could get everyone in my professional and personal life to be as easy to work with and create such amazing results. What a wonderful world that would be.

I buy properties and do extensive remodels to them. I take great pride in what I do and care about every single detail. I have used many staging companies in the past, however I am so thrilled to have been referred to Taylor + Taylor. I used them in my last development and will likely use them in all my future projects. They are really talented, professional, kind, and careful. Their furniture, artwork, objects are of great quality (both in terms of design and wear). I normally need a whole day to re-arrange things after stagers leave, or to request certain replacements that don't go with my design concept, but I had almost no changes to Jess and Jonathan's work. Prior to staging they listened to me, to my concept and my ideas. They were also very careful with the walls and floors and left the place the way they found it. I cannot recommend them enough.

Jess and Jon were wonderful to work with. They helped me venture out of my comfort zone to develop a cohesive updated look to my condo living and dining room areas. They have great resources and are budget sensitive. Jess and Jonathan are incredibly creative and professional. Their taste is exceptional. They were able to integrate existing pieces and artwork so that the cost didn't get out of hand. I will absolutely use them for any future design projects.

Working with Taylor + Taylor was a dream from start to finish. We've worked with many different staging companies and we can say, this was the most fun, collaborative and inspired project. They really were able to bring our vision to life and made the house feel like a home. We had spent a year renovating a 1920's Dutch Colonial home and it was a really personal project for us. Hiring Taylor + Taylor was the icing on the cake. They were professional, hit all our timelines and were able to bring so much life to the home, and we were so happy with the results. The clients who ended up buying the home loved the staging so much, they even hired Taylor + Taylor after they became the home owners. We look so forward to working with them again, and can not recommend them enough!

Loved their work on a couple of projects we gave them for staging. In Highland Park and Echo Park. Both just perfect. And the homes sold in blink and you missed it time.

Jonathan and Jess did a tremendous job staging our remodeled Spanish home in Miracle Mile. Not only did they work around our schedule and budget but delivered a stunning home in the process. Our only regret is that we didn't use them to design our home in the first place. Great team, wonderful experience, and a real pleasure to met them.

Jess Taylor was an absolute joy to work with on our home design. She was patient in listening to our lengthy list of ideal dreams, and created an inspiration board that [somehow/miraculously] included almost all of our interior loves. Jess sometimes involved her husband, Jonathan, for additional input and opinions, which gave us added confidence in the decisions we made. Jess is positive, knowledgeable, respectful of budgeting needs, and completely capable to collaborate with you to create your dream space/home. My husband and I are thrilled with the way that our home looks and feels now, and are often complimented by friends who say that the space is, "so us". We could not have done this without Taylor + Taylor, and recommend them without reservation!

I first inquired after Taylor + Taylor's services when a toilet overflowed and flooded half of my house. I needed help figuring out how to remodel two ruined bathrooms, part of my office and kitchen, and replace all of my floors. It was a disaster. Jess did a great job quickly pulling together a look for each room that made sense for my everyday life. I needed function but also wanted it to feel fresh, new and a bit more intentional than before. She gave me choices the entire way, she guided me through making decisions when I felt stuck and she oversaw the entire remodel process of all three bathrooms, three four room and installation of all my flooring. She coordinated with the contractors and sub-contractors so I could focus on my work and personal life, and she helped make it run as smooth as possible. I ended up redecorating my entire house because I loved her work (and lovely energy) so much. She went with me to shop for new pieces of furniture, helped me sort through what I had and what I could re-use, and helped guide me in a direction with my style and taste. I'm trying to find more projects to keep her around! I would highly recommend Taylor + Taylor for project management, a remodel and decorating.

The team of Jessica and Jonathan is hard to beat. They are whip-smart, creative, efficient, good-humored and among the kindest people you could hope to meet. Our project was at a modest scale - a living room furnish/design - but it was still a lot of money to us. We were concerned about designers not giving us the time of day. We needn't have worried. Jess and Jonathan applied themselves entirely. Their dedication springs from a love of what they do. They brought idea after idea, staying true to their visions while tacking neatly with us on our own needs. And they were a joy to work with. Top recommend.

Jessica and Jonathan's work is inspired. Their collaborative and committed spirit is most welcome in my home any time. To create the perfect final design, took the time to learn about who I am. The final product is a home interior that is not only artistic and engaging but highly personal and satisfying.

Hiring Jessica and Jonathan was probably one of the best decisions I ever made for my restaurant. They spent a lot of time patiently listening to the mood we were trying to convey, went out and did a ton of research, and then came back and completely nailed the project. We have consistently been featured in design blogs and Instagrams because of the unique styling of the restaurant. They even surprised me and found classic photos of the person the restaurant was named after, which I had been sure no longer even existed anywhere. Extremely highly recommended and would hire again for any future projects.