San Marcos, CA Custom Built-in Professionals

“We have had the pleasure of working with Tarra over the past few years on a few different projects. We did a small remodel on our last property and Tarra did an amazing job consulting on paint, project design and all of the lighting on the interior of the home. When we decided to buy a new home in January of 2016 that would involve an extensive remodel, there was no one else we would have chosen except Tarra. The home we bought needed a complete remodel and Tarra was able to bring our vision to life with her design. The project started with an initial walk through before we closed escrow on the property to see if the transformation we dreamed of was even possible. She assured us that she could work with the bones of the house and transform the dated design into something we would love. We closed escrow and the fun began. The design project included the following items: kitchen remodel, flooring throughout home, bar remodel, laundry room/mud room design and remodel, master bath complete gut and remodel, cabinet design throughout home including custom window seats and kitchen seating, all the lighting in the home, painting and color choices throughout, furniture design, window coverings and everything in between. We did not have a general contractor on our job so Tarra was a tremendous help with not only design but coordinating many different facets of our job. She kept a level head at all times even when contractor issues did .come up, and helped us push through the months of renovation. Tarra has continued to consult for us on ongoing projects and at this point feels like part of the family. I would highly recommend her on any design project and respect her as a professional and friend.”

“My husband and I bought our first home last February and had to furnish the entire thing on a budget. Hope was incredible and inspiring with her own vision while also taking ours into account. It made the project not only less overwhelming but FUN. She has a great sense for which pieces you should spend more money on and where you can get away with spending less. She is extraordinarily creative and offered the perfect amount of conviction and confidence when I needed it to pull the trigger on bigger items or concepts. She is talented and patient, her response time is amazing and whether what you're working on is big or small, she makes you feel like a priority. We tackled different projects over time and I appreciated being able to space it out like that. She was great at managing the needs and expectations of both my husband and myself (since sometimes they differed.) She is organized, passionate about design and professional. I trust her taste and that she has our best interest at heart. It is an absolute pleasure to work with her and I know we will for years to come as our home and family and needs change. She helped make this house we own our home. I would recommend her services to anyone.”

“Last year we moved from Chicago to Coto De Caza, California. We had designed and custom built a contemporary home in Chicago but it was clear our new home was a different style. We knew this would present some major design challenges to try and utilize some of our existing furniture along with our love of clean and simple design. And then we met Nate and Traci. Nate and Traci have an outstanding interpersonal style that is warm and inviting. They took the time to understand what my wife and I were trying to accomplish with our new home. How we could blend design styles to fit our new home while giving us a beautiful space that we never want to leave? Nate and Traci blew us away. They were open and flexible during the entire process but also encouraged us to trust them when they felt we needed to think differently. We love our home and we love Nate and Traci!”

“Working with Peggy at Dupuis Design was delightful, her attention to detail made my job of providing automated window treatments and custom lighting control very easy. Together using creative control of the automated window treatments and lighting control we complemented and accented a beautiful interior design created by Peggy. as an industry professional, I would highly recommend Dupuis Design for both commercial and residential interior design. Sincerely, Bob Cusey Digital Decora, Inc.”

“Denise did a great job pulling my rooms together to complete the look and feel I wanted. I don't have time to run around and have even more trouble making decorating decisions! She understood my goal & budget and her expertise made the decisions very easy. She was professional in every aspect and coordinated everything from paint, furniture, built-ins & accessories, to contractors. I can't wait to use her for my next project.”

“Denise Morrison is a genius! After a major flood that destroyed our home, Denise came to the rescue. She met with us promptly, listened to our ideas and concerns, added her savvy twist on current trends and brought them all together cohesively with our custom builder for ~ ONE AMAZING HOME! Having an exceptional decorator like Denise collaborating with all teams and trades was the best investment we could of made. Denise relies on her solid reputation and partnerships with most vendors to bring cost effective products and high end finishes & upgrades at a fraction of the retail cost. We navigated through many concepts and a muriad of great products as Denise guided us gently with her patience, expertise and keen eye to detail. Our home is the envy of the neighborhood. Denise and her team not only created a home that was over and above our wildest expectations, she made a friend. We were transferred recently to Texas and because of Denise Morrison, our home sold in 3 hours for over asking price... Denise and her team have one of the best state- of- the- art design tracking system I have ever used in working with Designers. Her system keeps everyone on the same page regarding cost, product selections and delivery plus easy to understand accounting and invoicing. You will be very pleased and lucky if you happen to grab one of her open slots. She is simply... The Best! Actually I am still utilizing her here in Texas now :) Peggy & Howard”

“Hamilton -Gray Design has been my source to a total remodel of my kitchen,,2 bathrooms and my master bedroom. i can't speak highly enough of the quality of their work, their detailed designs and their willingness to go the extra mile to insure top notch customer service. i am currently working with them on a remodel of a second bedroom and my TV room. i would not hestitate to recommend them to anyone in fact i have 3 friends who have used them already for extensive projects”

“Tracy was easy to work with and so, so creative. She isn't afraid to step outside of the box and add that lil something extra or fun that you might not have thought of yourself! She did an amazing job on our product and her customer service far exceeded our expectations! We love our new room and can't wait to have her start on our kitchen!! We hightly recommend her for any sized project! She will not disappoint!”

“As a kitchen desgner I have worked with Renee on several projects and have always been impressed with how well she relates to her customers. No matter the budget, style, or challenges, Renee is always able to create a great raport and exceed expectations. I have every confidence recommending her to my customers and am amazed at the difference her input can make in the overall feel of the home. From a customer or professional perspective, I believe Renee will provide additional value to any project. Karen Grant / Sibco, NH / Stratham, NH”

“Maegan Swabb really can do it all, from whole-house makeovers to kitchen and bath remodeling to smaller projects like ours. We couldn't be more pleased with the finished results, and from the loads of compliments we've received, it's easy to see that other people are just as impressed by her work. You can tell that Maegan is so careful in hand-picking her staff, because they’re all a lovely reflection of her both her work ethic and unflustered attitude. During the months we worked together, she never tried to force her taste but was also wasn’t reticent in expressing her opinion, albeit always diplomatically. Ours was a challenging project in several ways — we had a restricted timeline, a tight budget, and we already had some furniture we wanted to keep which meant "team Maegan" didn’t get a blank slate, but rather had to integrate the new with the old yet make it look seamless. Having lived for many years on the East Coast, we wanted to change to an updated and modern West Coast casual vibe, not an easy thing with the more formal and traditional pieces we already had. I’ve used interior designers in the past, and too often they are only willing to do business with very expensive to-the-trade-only vendors, and additionally it has taken several months to get ANY furniture. Maegan and her team have a real skill in mixing high and low, often ordering ready-made but also having several custom pieces made. I was particularly impressed at the few weeks the custom items took from conception to delivery, and perhaps even more importantly was delighted with the quality of pieces and the work of the installers she has at her disposal. In particular, I still can’t believe the $200 limestone slab remnant she found and had fabricated as a table top. I had girded myself for the probability that I would have to buy a whole slab, but Maegan has incredible shopping skills, she’s always on the lookout for a bargain for her clients. No matter how many times I changed my mind or added “just one more thing” to their ever-expanding to-do list, they were understanding and patient and still managed to perform a little magic by coming in on budget. Finally, I believe the real test of a business is how they deal with problems and complaints For instance, even when we had a hiccup with the length of a bedskirt, I didn’t have to prod them to correct it, Maegan absolutely insisted that it go back to the fabricator. She said that I shouldn’t have to settle for anything less than perfection — and that’s exactly what I feel I ended up with!”