Pantry Designers in San Rafael

“Judi at Kitchens Inside Out was fantastic to work with. Great design concepts for a challenging space. We have a large kitchen (1927 original construction) that was probably last renovated in the 1980's. It was taken down to the studs and re-designed so that we could 1) remove the two posts on either side of the island that were really an eye sore, 2) shrink the size of the island so that the space was more comfortable for working at the island, 3) switch around where the sink had been previously to a better orientation with nicer views out the window facing the front of the house, 4) add two additional windows on either side of the La Canche range, 5) add an additional dishwasher and integrated sink over in the bar area of the kitchen and tons more. I really like the Crystal cabinetry that Judi meticulously measured and styled for our kitchen and bar/entertainment side of the kitchen as well. Kitchens are too important to try and design on your own. Best advice is to work with a professional that knows what they are doing, has the resources and knowledge, and that is Kitchens Inside Out.”

“Nadja was able to walk into our kitchen and dining room and immediately come up with great ideas for re-doing the entire space. She explained her process thoroughly, which was helpful for us novices, and she was always easy to talk with through out the entire process. We wanted a more "transitional" style than her usual modern style, and she was able to help us with design elements that worked for us. We loved that Nadja will share her opinions with you - we wanted her expertise, but she is flexible enough to work around any specific elements you really love. We hope to work with Nadja again on additional projects, and we highly recommend her.”

“I hired this firm for a very unique job which turned out above my expectations. Ms. Adkins is an outstanding consultant and provided me with options that I did not know about which is a much more professional approach than some of the more "off-the-shelf" companies that I had dealt with in the past. The color choices, materials, and craftsmanship gave my home a much more rich, attractive, and unique look than I have seen anywhere else. I highly recommend this firm.”

“They really are as good as it gets. Susan is endlessly knowledgeable of materials and manufacturers, great with finding solutions to problem areas, creative and always thorough and professional. We look forward to working with them again on any future kitchen plans.”

“We worked with Jane at Kozo Designs to redo our kitchen, dining room and fireplaces. The original kitchen was dated, complete with pink marble and neon lights, and did not fit our tastes or the vision for our house. Jane worked closely with us to open up and lighten up the feel of the house, which included removing two walls, adding a window, and including more open-kitchen features. We've lived with this kitchen going on 7 years, and I am always enormously please with how well the kitchen/dining/living room is designed. There are several little details that would not have occurred to me that delight me every time I use them. We have worked or met with other designers, and what we really like about working with Jane is how receptive and understanding she is to your ideas, and her follow-through in executing your vision. That being said, she's also not afraid to give you her honest opinion about things, and more often than not her words are insightful and sensible. As a final bonus, Jane is also really organized and professional, and as a result worked seamlessly with our contractor. I would recommend, and have recommended, Kozo Designs to anyone looking to remodel. She does not disappoint!”

“I met with Alissa to discuss my plans for a design plan for a second kitchen in my house. I found her to be practical, honest and detail oriented. Even thought I did not end up working with her (because my project was very small and more of a do-it yourself type of plan, she explained), she gave me a lot of good ideas on how to save money and simplify my plan. I had planned to put in a lot of expensive custom made cupboards and a bar. She recommended that I use the shelving that was already in place and use a pre-fab bar rather than a custom made one. I just went to the store and found sliding glass doors to cover the shelves and a bar that folds into a table. It will save a good amount of money. I appreciated Alissa's suggestions and patience and would definitely hire her for a bigger project in the future.”

“It was such a joy to work with Michelle and her partner Catherine VanBuskirk! They worked together to ensure that all of our new-build’s finishes were complimentary. Michelle thought of everything and really took the time to understand how we use our kitchen to make the experience efficient and a joy! Thank you Michelle et al!”

“I work with Yami Arvelo of MOONES Home to design, remodel and stage my high end real estate listings for sale in Marin County. She is an amazing designer and very professional. She understands how spaces should be designed and what products should be selected for maximum impact. My listings sell every time with Yami's designs. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to remodel their home and anyone needing her staging services.”

“As a veteran of Silicon Valley, I have recognized that integrated platforms provide the best value for end users. What if a construction company could integrate the various disciplines associated with remodeling/new home construction into a platform like approach? Imagine having to deal with a separate architect, a separate 3D renderer, a separate interior designer, various showrooms where all care about their own individual services and products? As we look back at our experience with the Greenberg Design Gallery team together with the Greenberg Construction team; from the original concept stage, to budgeting, design, and implementation/cost trade-offs, to securing our permit, we have recognized that indeed the team at Greenberg have implemented a very efficient platform. The team is highly technical and uses state of the art architectural design tools to take their clients through the journey in a very timely manner. In fact, we believe the value we have received in the design to permit phase will eventually save us a considerable amount as we anticipate minimal changes during the build phase. Greenberg architected our new home vision in the first month, and by empowering us with their 3D modeling package, we were able to request modifications and fine tune our entire house in the ensuing two months. In parallel, we were visiting their showroom in Palo Alto (where they have a rich selection of material), and spent quality time with their interior designers to help us reach consensus on the majority of the type of finishes for our house. So in approximately three months we went from vision to design to permit and material type selection. Of course, the entire design and office team’s great attitude and genuine care ties all the loose ends. We highly recommend you visit Greenberg Design Gallery in person to assess for yourself.”

“Will Adams is a fantastic designer. Very talented, informative, communicative and a wealth of resources. He is a true professional and an absolute pleasure to work with. Highly recommended!”