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CA Cabinets, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Pasadena, 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
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Pinnacle Design and Build
5.0(
24
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Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

"The Pinnacle Team was great to work with. They did our ADU and came in on time and on budget - the 2 most important things. The team is well staffed, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. I know how to do electrical work, and they let me do this, which more contractors would never let you do some of your own work. I certainly would recommend them."
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel

+55

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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California Construction Center, Inc.
4.8(
128
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Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It was a big and not a simple project. California Construction Center renovated my 2 bedrooms and a living room. I wanted unique design, superb quality and to be done in a short time. California Construction Center did exactly that. The price they charged for that project was extremely reasonable. I can not ask for more!"
Before & After
Kitchen Remodeling
Before & After
Before & After
Before & After

+141

Response time8 hrs
Response rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Casama Staging and Design
5.0(
4
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Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

"Casama helped me turn dreams into a reality with patience, wisdom and respect for our budget limitations. I will always be grateful for their kindness and impeccable design ideas."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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R Design, Inc.
4.3(
31
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Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ramy and his team did a meticulous, fast job replacing the mismatched and beaten up baseboards in our house. Very friendly, communicative, and flexible around our availability. Would definitely hire them again."
 Joining dining room to kitche
 Cabinets, granite counter, marble/granite floor
 Bath tub wall tiling
 Restaurant previous counter
 Marble

+193

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ESL Designs
4.7(
33
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Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"As an investor who buys properties oftenâ ¦ I am always in a search for a reliable, honest, capable and nice people to work with. Eran and his crew at ESL Designs are one of the best contractors that I came across recently and now I know that if they will get involved in any other remodeling project with meâ ¦ they will do it on the best side and without any delays or issues that canâ t be solved. The reason for my that caused me to hire them was to remodel a new investment house that I purchased recently and that required the remodeling of the bathrooms, small repairs in the kitchen and hallways, including some improvements in the front of the house. Eran has a large experience in the industry and he proved his design skills to be perfect for what I needed. In my industryâ ¦ itâ s hard to find someone that have a great knowledge, ideas, solutions and design experience. Eranâ s work came out perfect and i will do more business with him and ESL Designs on every remodeling job that I take on."
3D Design for a Remodel
New Build
Kitchen Remodel
Bedroom
Bedroom

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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PETER T ERDELYI & ASSOCIATES INC
4.8(
12
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Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"The project went great. Peter is very professional, super knowledgeable, responsive and timely. The plans were done on time and there were no problems with the city review. They answered the questions the contractor had during the construction. Couldn't be happier with the whole process. I thought it would be more difficult than it was. Thanks to Peter and his team we feel very safe with the new addition. We are planning on putting a second story on our house (when we can afford it) and we will absolutely use Peter.
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Beverly Hills
Pacific Palisades
Culver City
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Just Stamping Concrete
5.0(
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Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired this landscape designer to transform my backyard and was thrilled with the end result. The designer was creative, attentive, and provided practical solutions to improve the functionality and beauty of my outdoor space. Highly recommend!"
Concrete
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Luxury Lifestyle Design & Development, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Pasadena, 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
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Residential Design questions, answered by experts

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.

It depends on the scope of the project and your confidence in your own design capabilities. If you’re simply replacing a few appliances or want to change the cabinetry, you most likely do not need a designer. If you’re doing a full reno, you should bring in a pro unless you have a very strong design sense and want to spend hours laboring over the various technical details.

Deciding to hire an interior designer or an interior decorator is entirely dependent on what you’re looking for out of your project and your budget. Interior decorators typically cost less than interior designers, both in hourly rates and overall project costs. 

If you want to add furnishings to your home but it’s otherwise set with permanent fixtures, an interior decorator would be best for you. However, if you are looking to remodel your home or are building a new home and would like help with permanent structures like cabinets, showers, and overall layouts, an interior designer is best.  

Yes, open floor plans can be more expensive to build than non-open floor plans. The primary reason is the need for additional structural support to ensure stability, which can increase construction costs. Additionally, open floor plans need powerful HVAC systems to maintain temperature in a wider space. Finally, open floor plans need more flooring to cover a large area. If you are buying a home with an open floor plan, you won’t see dramatic price differences compared to a home with more rooms.

Before hiring an interior designer, ask a few questions to better understand how they work, what’s expected of you, and what they promise to deliver.

  • How long will the project take to complete?

  • What type of services do you offer?

  • Can you provide a project estimate?

  • Do you work with subcontractors?

  • Are you licensed or certified in this state?

  • Do you have a portfolio of previous work I can review?

  • May I contact your customer references?

  • How do you handle change orders?

  • How do you handle payment?

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