Universal Designers in Rough and Ready

“She has done excellent work for us. Very thorough in design and useful with space. Love her work! Easy to work with.”

“I am a contractor who has worked with Nick Sonder and find his plans to have more than the detail needed to build the project. The 3D renderings that he does bring the project to life for the client and give them a clear picture of what is being designed. Nick is extremely creative and is always bringing new ideas to life through his drawings. Nick Sonder is a pleasure to work with and very knowledgeable about all facets of the construction Industry.”

“We hired Stephanie to assist us with a kitchen remodel in our new Home. We were very pleased with Stephanie and her design expertise. She provided us with multiple design concepts that aligned with our ultimate vision. We were also pleased with being able to see our project drawn out as opposed to having to visualize the final. Stephanie helped us from the start up through the changing details of the project to the final finishing touches. We highly recomend her services for your next project.”

“Vivian Khoury of Khoury Design assisted us in designing our master bathroom and closet. She listened to our "wants" and ideas and incorporated them into her design. She was there at the beginning until the project was completed, and always available whenever needed. Lucky for us too, because no detail went unnoticed...she was on top of everything. Now that the project is complete and we are using the master bathroom and closet, there is nothing we would change! For the time she spent on our project, her fees were more than fair. She is very easy to work with and we feel fortunate to have selected her.”

“I hired CEDB to do a complete remodel on my kitchen. I have nothing but high marks to say about Susan. She is excellent in her communication; very prompt. She is very capable to handle all the decisions for a project if that's what someone wanted but she is also happy to collaborate and incorporate the owner's ideas. She has a great rapport with the sub-contractors and works with them often which results in high quality work in a timely manner and the finish work actually gets completed! Compared to when I acted as the contractor for a previous kitchen remodel i can say that hiring CEDB made it so much easier.”

“Leyla came out for a 2 hour consultation. My intent was to get ideas and colors for a dining room and bathroom. It was totally worth it because Leyla seems to instinctively know design. In her mind's eye she saw a round table where I had been considering to switch out my rectangular dining table for a round one but I hadn't even asked her yet. She pointed to me that of all the pictures I saved for her to see what style attracted me, my current decor did not reflect it, in color or style. Seems like a no brainer and yet I didn't see that until she showed me specifics. She pointed out things like wallpaper and paint meeting without an architectural break was a no no. I never liked the way it looked but didn't know why. She honestly pointed out that my kitchen was too dark, and that I should repaint the dark ceilings. Her manner is direct, honest and cheerfully friendly. I had a long list of questions and she addressed every one satisfactorily whether it was about draperies, wall colors or furnishings. I would hire Leyla again. Sorry no pictures yet. Because I'm acting as my own general contractor and doing a lot of the work myself it is taking longer than anticipated, perhaps I can attach a photo later on.”

“We contracted with Paul Hills Construction to build our custom home in Granite Bay. Paul's experience as a designer gives him a unique perspective and vision, which allowed him to suggest changes that enhanced the finished product. Paul and his team completed our home on time, on budget and made the whole process efficient and easy. We've already begun planning our next custom home and Paul Hills Construction will be our design/build choice.”

“Jenny is a tremendous visionary. She not only listens but she helped me develop my own ideas. She is extremely thoughtful, patient and respectful of my concepts. She was always mindful of cost, offering many different alternatives with different price points. She is an excellent communicator and was an amazing asset throughout the entire build process. Her knowledge of materials and products is far beyond what I ever expected. Jenny gave me a kitchen that was more than I ever could have wished for! ”

“After interviewing 10 other contractors, I meet with Chris Crosby regarding my project. He was honest, professional, more than fair on his prices and told me the good AND the bad. The finish project was done on time and under budget and it turned out beautiful. I would highly recommend his company for any type of construction work.”

“I spent 18 months five years ago working with Ms. Keiser to furnish my new SF home. I had decided to bring no furniture from my upper EastSide Manhattan apartment. I wanted a new approach, different from what my decorator had so splendidly done there. I had high expectations but she was young. I decided to take a chance because I liked her confidence and her sense of style and her hutzpah to disagree with me. We spent days at the Design Center visiting a dizzying array of vendor show rooms. We reviewed catalogs, agreeing, disagreeing on fabrics, styles, We visited scores of antique shops, consignment stores. She found a HudsonSide Table, four Les Arcs Barstools, a Furlong Ottoman (that has dazzled visitors0 and more. At the conclusion of our partnership Ms. Keiser presented me with a leather bound book replete with photos, invoices of evrrt item we acquired. If I was not completely satisfied I would not have so elaborated herein. J William Grimes”