Santa Barbara, CA Space Planning Professionals

“Working to transform a work space into a boutique massage studio Madison Nicole Design helped us figure out what look we are going for and how to make the most of the space. She was able to show/give me vision of all the potential it has that I wouldn't have been able to see without her. She has so many great ideas that I couldn't have come up with on my own. If you're anything like me (know what you like but don't really know how to get it to look polished, finished, etc). You really get to see first hand the love for design and the ability to provide an excellent product. I seriously couldn't recommend Madison Nicole Design enough!”

“I have been working with Jennifer from The Old Painted Cottage since 2011. I had been a faithful blog reader (http://theoldpaintedcottage.com/) and admirer of her style for a long time before getting the courage to contact her to see if she would agree to a design consultation to help me revamp my living room. My husband and I had recently moved into a 1960's ranch - that still looked like it was from the 1960s! I was so frustrated with trying to "design" my house on a budget and getting nowhere – I desperately wanted and needed help. I kind of knew what I wanted to do and the styles I admired, but I had no idea whatsoever how to create it on a realistic budget in my own home. I hired Jennifer to teach me how to beautify my living room. And oh boy - I cannot say enough about how absolutely wonderful it was (and has been since then) to work with Jennifer! After sending her the dimensions of my living area and images of living rooms I loved (many of them here on Houzz), we scheduled and had a phone consultation and OH.MY.GOSH! Jennifer's energy, excitement, ability to translate what I wanted to the redesign of my space - and all within my budget - was incredible! One of the most amazing things about Jennifer is that she patiently taught me many interior design secrets that I never knew but have since been able to apply to my whole home (e.g., hanging drapes higher than the top of the window, displaying décor items in threes, adding pops of complementary color, etc.) Needless to say, it is 2014 and Jennifer has let me hire her to design almost every room in my house! Since 2011, I’ve had two babies and she helped me design both nurseries. Jennifer also helped me revamp my master bedroom, TV room, and the sunroom! Currently, we are doing a whole house consult on a little lake cabin my husband and I recently purchased. Overall, Jennifer is a consummate professional, her fees are ridiculously reasonable, and she is able to “get into a space” and transform it simply by looking at before photos. Jennifer is a gem! I could go on and on about Jennifer…(and I hope to meet her in person one day soon!)”

“Susette Naylor was our architect for the remodel and addition to our house at 2975 East Valley Road in Toro Canyon. Her work was superb. When the job was done and we moved in, my wife, Karen, and I both said we would not change a thing. Susette's creative design skills are apparent everywhere in the house including every room (custom built-in bookcases and fireplace in living room, open beam preservation because original 1980 construction was a cedar post-and-beam design, kitchen layout and redesign, master bedroom and bath design, and re-layout of upstairs studio/office cum guest room). In addition to her design strengths and wide knowledge of materials, Susette is extremely knowledgeable, professionally credible, and skilled at dealing with County regulatory agencies including architectural review board, county planning, and the environmental bureaucracies. In short, Susette is the best. John D. Caldwell & Karen L. Sketch”

“Carol is fantastic to work with! She's incredibly knowledgeable from the grand scale of a project to the most minute details, all while being professional and approachable. I appreciated how open minded and patient she was during our bathroom remodel and overall house rehab. Her vast work and life experiences come into play when creating a warm and functional space for our family. The timeline on our project was very tight, but covered everything from flooring, electrical, paint, plumbing, cabinetry, pool building consultation and so on. The subs that Carol recommended provided quality work, stayed on task and were very professional. There were times that we used workers that we had prior relationships with. Carol always welcomed them into the fold and treated them as if she has been working with them throughout the project. Carol has established relationships with many vendors throughout the local area. Our budget was tight in the kid's bath, but she was so creative that the feel of the room came off as custom and fresh. I couldn't have done it without her!”

“DD Ford Construction has worked closely with Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis on many custom home projects over the past 30 years. The projects have varied in design and scope, both new homes and remodels. Consistent through every project has been NMA’s commitment to creating spaces and environments that reflect all the building site has to offer. Spaces that take in to account natural light, natural landscape and natural scale that relate to us as humans. As a builder it is very important to work in a collaborative relationship with all project members. The talented team at NMA has always provided direction and input consistently and in a timely manner. NMA Architects blends and balances the desires of their clients, the input of consultants and the needs of the builder in a team environment that allows & encourages design to evolve into remarkable structure.”

“Debra Borden is an absolute gem! I first found her here on Houzz looking for someone to stage my home so that we can put it on the market. After my initial conversation with her on the phone, I felt like we were long time friends who haven't spoken in years, but picked right up where we left off! And she is just as easy to work with. She "got" me right away and really came up with design ideas that were me. After our first few meetings, we decided not to put our house on the market, but instead we had Debra design our living room and dining room along with helping me create beautiful spaces in the rest of the home. She works like magic. One day I got a huge 96in cabinet with glass doors delivered and I couldn't imagine what on earth I would put inside to make it look nice. Debra came over with a few new items for it and then just started asking me for items. "Do you have any old books, picture books, awards, pictures?" I ran through my house collecting all the requested items and in less than 10 minutes she had that cabinet looking like it was on a showroom floor, and all with things that I already had. She is amazing. The results... I love my home, we are staying and I am not moving anywhere! Thank you Debra and your lovely assistant Casey for making by house a home!”

“Sensitive, smart, educated and talented! Working with Vina as a design professional constantly proofs to be a rewarding experience. Her design sense of space and practicality comes with Vina's skill for taking a space and making it something that is architecturally beautiful, useful and functional. Vina has a professional, very likable personality that bodes well when meeting with clients and other professionals in the construction industry. Simply brilliant!”

“My husband and I downsized into a smaller home. We hired Luxxe Designs to help us create a home that we would never tire of. We wanted to completely start from scratch and create a modern home verses the more traditional home we had. We met with the designer for a consultation and she really impressed us with her listening skills, her ideas to please both of us and by incorporating, as many items from our previous home to help with our budget. She also explained the process of what to expect in the following months. The process was exciting and fun and we learned so much. The most important thing that we learned was all the mistakes we made in our previous home. Such as purchasing furniture that is too large for a room, space planning, décor, window treatments, etc. Our designers’ choices in fabric selections, paint colors, artwork, furniture, décor, etc. were easy for us to make a decision. The shopping trips to Los Angeles Designs Centers were educational and fun. The various contractors that provided work in our home were all professional, trustworthy, and friendly. Anyone who has visited our home says that it looks like a model home and it definitely has the WOW factor. We are very pleased with the results. Luxxe Designs is professional, honest, friendly and paid attention to detail.”

“I hired Samantha Keeping for both of my houses in California. She is professional, educational, creative and really understands the personal style of her clients. She transformed both of my spaces -one a European-style condo and then my Summerland, Ca home when I started my family. I work out of my house in a creative industry and need to be surrounded with a space that is inspiring, functional and fashionable. I always get that after Samantha completes her work. You don't spend on interior design with Keeping Interiors, you INVEST. She creates spaces that enhance your lifestyle.”

“Kisha’s expertise extends thru all areas of design for both residential and commercial which is a skill hard to find. From start to finish, she is patient, thorough and knows how to get the job done. She is very easy to work with which allows her to connect to her clients and create beautiful spaces that last.”