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Avatar for Corey Brown Decor
Corey Brown Decor
5.0(
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Designer - BathroomDesigner - KitchenDesigner - Residential (Interior Space Planner)

Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"From design to fruition, Corey is your guy. Not only does Corey design the most beautiful living spaces, he will also manage your project. Being a busy professional, Corey's help is invaluable to ensure the project is done exactly as desired. Corey is worth every penny and more. Corey beautifully remodeled one of my homes and is now working on the second. My new bathroom is beautiful and I look forward to getting a beautiful new kitchen."
Interior Design and Decorating Project
Modern Bathroom
Stunning Kitchen and Bathroom
Interior Design and Decorating Project
Modern Bathroom

+56

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
CA Cabinets, Inc.
5.0(
22
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Designer - BathroomDesigner - KitchenDesigner - Residential (Interior Space Planner)

Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I'm so happy that I found David at CA Cabinets! He was here checking on the work daily to make sure everything ran smoothly which is rare for a contractor as usually they just come a few times during the process. Everything is beautiful and he went to extra mile to shop with me for the flooring tiles, quartz countertops, cabinets and sink. I'm super picky as an artist / former fashion designer and he was able to help me create exactly what I had designed. He had great ideas such as adding a waterfall edge to the quartz countertop and a window sill piece from quartz as well. This project was a complete gut and rebuild due to a dishwasher leak - homeowner's insurance claim. I was having issues with my insurance and David went above and beyond to help me navigate the insurance issues so we could complete the project. He is always very prompt and organized. Some of the other contractors that I had previously contacted could not even be bothered to give me a call back or show up on time to a scheduled appointment but David was able to meet with me right away and always notified me of the work schedules. Pricing was reasonable and in line with other estimates I received."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for PETER T ERDELYI & ASSOCIATES INC
PETER T ERDELYI & ASSOCIATES INC
4.8(
12
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Designer - Building

Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"The work Erdelyi associates did is great, but communication and timeliness were lacking. I didn’t have a consistent point of contact throughout the project - it just seems my project was handed off from one person to the next with no continuity and I had to proactively reach out for updates."
Beverly Hills
Pacific Palisades
Culver City
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for Just Stamping Concrete
Just Stamping Concrete
5.0(
28
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Designer - Bathroom

Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired this landscape designer to transform my backyard, and I couldn't be happier with the results. The designer was professional, creative, and attentive to my needs throughout the entire process. The end result was stunning and exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend!"
Concrete
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Luxury Lifestyle Design & Development, Inc.
5.0(
6
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Designer - Building

Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I've done a good amount of projects in LA and no matter how simple they start, they end up with their own degree of complexity. While I have come to appreciate that my own knowledge and research keeps my cost down and projects on track, working wtih Jesse eat Luxury Lifestyle Design & Development has made our experience so much more productive and cost efficient. Jesse and his team are response, available, professional and work with the same sense of urgency that we set on our projects. It's cliche, but they "Get it." I've done residential and commercial builds and remodels ranging from $50,000 to $750,000 and worked with a lot of firms, this has by far been the best experience we've had."
Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.7(
42
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Designer - BathroomDesigner - BuildingDesigner - Kitchen+1 more

Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Our kitchen remodel with McCormick Home Builders went beyond our expectations. Leoni and her team took the time to understand exactly what we wanted. The open layout design changed the way we use the space, and it’s been perfect for family gatherings. They were prompt, courteous, and genuinely invested in making sure we were happy. Really impressed!"
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by17%of homeowners
Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
4.1(
31
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Designer - BathroomDesigner - BuildingDesigner - Kitchen+1 more

Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After calling a few companies, we found Home pro remodeling. Ariel the manager gave us a good offer for the retaining wall, it was the best offer we received compare to other companies ! His guys are super professional, nice and clean. We were very happy with the experience. If you are looking to remodel your home , Home pro remodeling is definitely the best in the area! They are the real deal."
Response time5 days
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Residential Design FAQs, answered by experts

Designing a laundry room layout is usually done by building the room around the water access. The washing machine will usually have a water hookup and drain in one specific area and there will usually be another water source in the form of a sink. Many laundry rooms are laid out so cabinets, closets, and tables are built around those two areas. Don’t overlook the space-savings of shelves and cabinets placed above the machines or sink as well.

The main difference between a home stager and an interior designer is that the former creates temporary, generally appealing spaces, while the latter creates personalized design choices for your permanent home. A home stager seeks to depersonalize your home while also showing off the best features of the home to potential buyers. An interior designer works with you to infuse your personal style into the decor in your home. You’ll typically only hire a local home stager when selling your home.

Closet design services include help designing and laying out your closet for maximum utility, visual appeal, and return on investment. Many closet designers can also include the carpentry required to construct your custom closet. You should speak with your designer beforehand to determine what services are included in the estimate, and prepare to lay out additional funds for materials or labor as needed.

When conducting space planning, building codes and regulations need to be considered. As long as you are taking them into account and discussing them with the architect, you should be able to do your space planning appropriately.

Some architects include interior design in their portfolio of offerings, while some architectural firms employ interior designers to handle that aspect of home building projects or refer clients to interior designers they’ve worked with in the past. Ask a local architect whether they offer interior design services as well.

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