
Design Concepts
About us
Design Concepts has been awarded the Super Service Award for the last four years by Angie's List. It is extremely important to us that our clients feel that every effort has been made to provide outstanding service, creative, exciting designs and professional workmanship upon the completion of the job. Thank you, Angie's List.
Business highlights
Services we offer
Selection & specification of furnishings, architectural & custom lighting designs, artwork & accessory selection, budget review & cost analysis, color & finish consultations, custom furniture & cabinet designs, installation site observation, interior design master planning, pre-project review & material selection, presentation drawings, project management, space planning and furnishing layout plans.
Amenities
Free Estimates
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"Your review of my work is much appreciated. Thank you. Your home is truly amazing: so many wonderful treasures within. It is a pleasure to be chosen to be a part of it. Best wishes, Sylvia Elliman Design Concepts Angie's List Honor Roll"
Sylvia provided detailed design plans for our entire project. She took detailed measurements of all the areas we were remodeling and coordinated all the details with the custom cabinets she helped us select. When the cabinets arrived, everything fit together perfectly and we could not be happier with our new kitchen area.
The contractor that Sylvia suggested was excellent. He completed all the required work on time and on budget.
Sylvia was also very efficient in using her consulting time and the value she provides was astounding. She managed all the details of our remodeling project and ensured all our wishes and desires were included down to the smallest of details.
We now have a home that we love to share with our guests and we could not have done it without Sylvia's creative input and project management skills.
"Thank you for taking the time to write such a favorable review. I so enjoyed working with you both. To see your project evolve from a hillside cottage into an exciting home with amazing views of the of the San Diego Harbor was a delightful experience for Design Concepts. From the roof terrace to the outdoor kitchen below, this is a now a home with the personality of Southern California - comfortable, warm and bold. Best wishes, Sylvia Elliman Design Concepts Angie's List Honor Roll Voted Best of Houzz 2014"
"Thank you for your comments. Sorry your travel schedule precluded us from being able to get on the same page. I am glad you were able to complete the project. Best wishes, Sylvia Elliman Design Concepts"
"Thank you for taking the time to review my work, especially during this very busy season. I admire your zeal and courage as so many difficult and costly issues were revealed when the walls were opened. To be told that it all was worth it when the project is completed is the reward a Designer most appreciates. In this case, the kitchen area is remarkably improved and will endure for another 30 years without looking dated. It is that good and quite lovely, I might add. Kudos to the owners!"
We will use her again when we embark on another project.
"My clients wanted their large open concept Living/Dining area to be used in many different ways, because there are times when it's just the family hanging out and there are other times when there are a lot of people over. So I made sure that there is a variety of comfortable seating that is interchangeable and easily moved.It was important to pull the room together with balanced fabrics so that they played off each other no matter where they were in the room. I never want a room a room to feel stuffy. This room says "welcome, we are glad you are here.""
Design for our condo in San Mateo. We are delighted at the final
result of the fantastic project Sylvia was able to create. She has the
ability to combine concepts, styles and colors with harmony and
elegance, influenced by her classic evolving style. Working with Sylvia,
I thoroughly enjoyed each stage of this project. The result is a very
special condo that expresses who we are in ways we could not have
imagined.
With her exquisite sense of style and color and keen
diplomatic skills, Ms Elliman was able to guide us toward the right
choices in everything. She figured out how best to lay out our space and
which colors and details from tile to trim, would make our condo seem
spacious and contemporary, yet - also comfortable. Sylvia's counsel on
what furniture to keep and what to buy was perfect and indeed, opened
my eyes to a new, more modern look that still accommodated some antiques
we already had.
I highly recommend Sylvia Elliman of Design
Concepts to anyone looking to design a space that people will notice as
having been given considerable thought and with a prevailing subtle
elegance, whether contemporary or classic in design.
"The client's condo has spectacular views of the Bay Area. I wanted to create an intimate interior as interesting as the view, relaxed but quintessentially American modern. A big room demands a big sectional with enough room for casual entertaining or just a cozy evening watching a great movie which was the first piece of furniture that I designed for the Living area. I chose a warm palette that soothes the bright light that pours through the 10' high windows and softens the sleek style of the very modern cabinetry, tile, stone and glass used throughout the space. The clients had very specific concepts of what they wanted their home to look like when it was completed and I thoroughly agreed with their concept. My greatest joy in designing is defining spaces that fulfill the needs and desires of my clients while adding some unexpected touches of my own that pleases them even more."
"[member name removed] are perfect clients: responsive, open-minded to change, extremely pleasant and readily available. There home was lovely,and is only MORE so now. It has been an extreme pleasure working with [member name removed]. My only disappointment is that the house is almost done and she will no longer need me to work with her. Sylvia Elliman Design Concepts Principle Designer"
"This substantial remodel had several logistical problems that had to be overcome in order to satisfy the client's needs and desires to update the kitchen. The main floor is an open "farm style" floor plan with very restrictive architectural elements. Storage was at a minimum and the utilitization of the integrated square footage was awkward at best. In short, the house and the extraordinary view of the forest was controlling its owners. Design Concepts believes a home, like clothing, should not wear you. A home should be effortless, flattering and a source of comfort. To this end, I redesigned the focus of the space, provided more than ample storage, preserved the view and received approval for the plan by the owners. In this capacity, my function was that of an architect providing workable construction plans that could be addressed by professionals in the field. Consequently, my fee was higher than my normal fee for Interior Design. A redsign of this magnitude is expensive, time-consuming and totally worth the result in the end. The house has wonderful potential and it is my goal to provide complete satisfaction from design to completion."
Her attention to details was exactly what I needed, in addition to her knowledge of what would work, and what would not work. I highly recommend Sylvia to anyone who is planning a remodel project.
As a designer myself, I have learned from working with Sylvia over the years as I watched her develop exquisite pallets for her clients, combining various materials and finishes for the projects.
I always look forward to working with Sylvia on each of her new client projects. Sylvia's natural talent and years of experience have made her a very fantastic designer. I highly recommend Sylvia to anyone that is looking for a Professional Interior Design Service Provider.
"Design Concepts appreciates constructive criticism but not inaccurate postings that damage our highly valued professional reputation. For example, we question a grade of "A" for responsiveness yet a "D" for punctuality. Design Concepts is never late and it is not our practice to select the most expensive materials to increase our bottom line. However, we do select the most appropriate materials for the project and insist that the materials and the cost be approved by the client before an order may be placed which was the case in this matter. Also, our service contract clearly states that all design plans and materials are the sole property of Design Concepts and cannot be implemented without our specific permission. We do not appreciate the theft of intellectual property. We are responding to this report because it is the first of its kind in the 30 years we have been in business."
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