Accessible Design Professionals in North Auburn, CA

“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.”

“so easy to work with and has so many simple but amazing ideas. she worked on my house and my commercial yoga studio”

“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”

“Sam, made my bathroom remodel so easy! She brought over the samples with everything coordinated. Saved me hours and hours of trying to figure out what tile, flooring, vanity, etc., and then saved me from all the endless second-guessing that I would have done on my own. Problem solved! It was so easy to order everything I needed, and with her research and knowledge, she was able to save me quite a bit of money on some items.”

“Suzanne is a competent pro at what she does. She has wonderful design abilities paired with a wonderful ability to communicate with her clients. she listens to their ideas and goals, and then communicates her ideas very well. I am a Realtor who recommends Suzanne to clients who have done projects from full kitchen remodels, to whole house space planning, design, and decor. I continue to recommend Suzanne because my clients are always happy. She makes ME look good for having such a competent and talented designer to put them in touch with.”

“We have worked with Chris Merenda-Axtell since 2004 in remoldeling and decorating our home. She has done an outstanding job for us! She is on time, professional, to the point, and her rates are very reasonable. I would highly recommend Chris to anyone.”

“This is the third project we have worked on with Becka. She is pleasant to work with and open-minded. She guided us through the whole project and went with us to remnant yards to find the perfect countertop for our dry bar, laundry room and window sill project. She gathered quotes from several companies to find something suitable not only for our budget but the installation as a whole. Becka is very knowledgeable about different design aspects, and she definitely knows her craft.”

“Katherine helped us first by arranging existing furnishings and accessories and making suggestions based on what our overall goals were. It was amazing how re-framing pictures, adding a new lamp and putting a new shade on an existing lamp enhanced our family room. Next she found an area rug for our entry that complimented and unified two different rooms. Katherine’s suggestions for two fireplace mantel accents were perfect. Her idea for a custom area rug with a leather boarder for our kitchen nook was spot-on. She helped us choose hardwood to replace carpeting in our family room and dining room. Guchi Interiors installer was excellent! Stairs were redone with carpet on the tread and hardwood on the risers. When I found some beautiful fabric in Hawaii and wanted to have it framed, she suggested a much more elaborate panel using a drapery rod and tassels. The result was awesome and so much more than I expected. Katherine took the time to really get to know us and we are so pleased to have found her.”

“I was skeptical at first to try yet another interior design team. We have tried 2 other well known teams in the Sacramento area and we were not happy at all with their style of work. Michelle and Anne took the time to learn our style, wants and expectations for the design of our new house. To say they exceeded our expectations would be an understatement. They were conscious of our budget and hit our style exactly. I can't thank you two enough for all that you have done to transform our house to a home. You have exceeded all our expectations. My only regret is that we didn't find you guys sooner. Thank you California Chic for all that you have done.”

“This was the second time I hired Sam Jernigan to assist me in remodeling and redecorating. The first was in 2012 with a Victorian cottage that was going to be a vacation rental. Having no experience with that era I needed help and Sam provided much more than that. She was amazing. And the house turned out completely charming and beautiful. So, when I was redoing the home I had just purchased after living there for 8 years as a renter, I called Sam again. And once again, she was really wonderful. She is hugely talented, has a wonderful sense of color and design, comes up with great ideas and suggestions based on the space, the structure, your personal style, and has just an intuitive sense of what will work. I used virtually all of her ideas for this latest project, and can only say that everything she suggested worked so well that I feel like I am living in a completely new house and without major remodeling. The house has been transformed by her strong sense of color and design. In addition, she is a pleasure to work with. And she takes the time to explain her suggestions from a professional design perspective in such a way that they make perfect sense. I would highly recommend her for any project.”