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client experiences
"We cannot recommend Sara highly enough. When we purchased our home, it was dated, worn down, and honestly hard to picture as the warm, welcoming space we hoped it could become. Sara saw that potential immediately, and then she went to work making it a reality.
What makes Sara truly exceptional is how she completely owns the process. She designed the space, found our general contractor, managed procurement, and served as our primary contact throughout the entire build. She was always a step ahead, catching details before they became problems, keeping the project on track, and making sure what we envisioned was actually what got built. For two people navigating a renovation of this scale for the first time, having someone that capable and that dialed in was an absolute gift.
Just as importantly, Sara made the whole experience genuinely enjoyable. She is warm, down to earth, and easy to work with. We always felt heard, never overwhelmed, and completely confident that she had our best interests in mind at every turn. That trust is hard to put a price on.
The result is a home our family truly loves. What was once a shabby, tired house has been transformed into a beautiful, warm, functional space that we enjoy every single day. We are so grateful we found Sara, and we would work with her again without a moment's hesitation."
- Poolak + Zach
"My aging mother was moving from her home in Montecito back to her second (dated) rental property in La Jolla to be closer to family, and which needed to be ADA accessible. Coming from a luxury home, we wanted her to feel as comfortable as possible, while still matching the style, quality of the design and materials she was accustomed to.
Sara was an invaluable liaison between myself and the contractor, and was by our side the entire time. She responded quickly to questions and concerns, found the best products, and kept everything within our budget. And the design was so good, that my mom's occupational therapist said that she couldn’t remember the last time that she saw a bathroom so well designed for the needs of my mother. It looks fabulous too!"
- Robert
"We were so happy to have found Sara to guide us through our home remodel. The whole experience could have been very stressful and overwhelming, but they made us feel comfortable throughout all of the construction. With her incredibly kind spirit, Sara was open and honest about what we would expect throughout the entire project, and she had great communication with the contractor and trades to keep things on schedule and looking the way we expected.”
- Heather
"We are LOVING our Kitchen! It turned out better than we imagined and couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. Sara has been fantastic to work with and made it so easy for us. We appreciate her expertise & guidance along the way. We couldn’t have picked anyone better.”
- Courtney
“Sara is creative, responsive, efficient and brilliant! I highly recommend her if you are in need of an amazing designer and project manager. She is the best!
- DLR Builders
“Sara has created a beautiful, peaceful space that we truly enjoy each day. Every room is impeccably and thoughtfully designed. Sara clearly puts so much love, care, and attention to the feel and intention of our home.”
Valerie M., Client
"I can’t speak highly enough about Sara. She listened without judgment, made us feel comfortable expressing our preferences, and blended both our styles in a way that complemented one another beautifully. And she made the process easy, pleasant and fun! I can't wait to work with Sara on our next project and would highly recommend Nook to anyone wanting help with design and reimagining their home."
- Justine
“As a realtor in Southern California, I have used Sara countless times to update our new listings, as well as trusted referrals to our clients who have been overjoyed with the results. She is amazing to work with, is so personal and down to earth. Her attention to detail and commitment to making each client perfectly happy is what she’s best at."
- Nicole Bray, Broker/Realtor at Hatlen Properties
“Sara is a top-notch communicator.”
- Brian
“We’ve been working with Sara since January 2016. We’ve worked with designers from all over the world, and hands down, Sara makes our job easy because she communicates so clearly. No detail is ever overlooked and she speaks for the homeowner, ensuring that they get the best quality and comfort. We always look forward to our meetings with her because she’s a delight to work with.”
Natalie Berschneider, Trade Partner of Gina Berschneider Luxury Custom Furniture, Los Angeles