Talianko Design Group LLC
About us
Debbie L. Talianko, one of California’s premier interior designers, is an award-winning professional know for the exceptional service and the health and wellness insights she provides leading residents in the West San Gabriel Valley. Debbie has 15 years experience offering complete design services to prominent homeowners in such communities in the San Gabriel Valley. She has won several customer service awards, and clients and colleagues alike refer to her with words like “fabulous,” “fantastic” and “wonderful” and phrases like “true visionary,” “beautiful, refined style,” “great eye for color,” and “very pleasant to work with.” Debbie is the President-Elect of the Pasadena chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), the nation’s largest and longest-established organization of design professionals. She keeps up with design trends by attending industry shows around the country. She is a Certified Interior Designer in California and also received a Diploma with Distinction in Professional Interior Design from Rhodec International in London. Her clients benefit from the organization, time management, communication and other skills she gained from her highly successful earlier career in sales and marketing for a leading national company.
Business highlights
23 years of experience
Services we offer
We offer full interior design services ranging from full remodels to just redecorating a few rooms at a time. Please check our services listing on our website for full details.
Reviews
4.936 Reviews
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Tracy R.
Apr 2014
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Kurt D.
Mar 2014
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Dorothy E.
Feb 2014
Family room is beautiful but sofa still not comfortable; office extremely expensive and still not right; bathroom contractor that was recommended was double who I actually used. Debbie has a wonderful eye for color, very gracious but the whole project took too long and was full of problems.
Response from Talianko Design Group LLC
"To our client, thank you for your honest review. I would like to start by telling the reader that when we learned that our client was not feeling comfortable with her sofa, we immediately offered to replace the cushions with something softer and for no additional cost. At present, she has spring and down filled cushions, which are the most durable and highest quality cushion. She decided that for now, she will to wait and see if they break in over a few more months. This is typical for new upholstery. I told her she was not going to be stuck and that I will check in with her in a few months to review the problem. With regard to pricing from contractors; we asked one of our favorite contractors to bid two living room and bath remodeling options for her. In the end, our client hired a past client that she knew. We do not know if this person is a licensed and bonded contractor. This may be the price difference. Our contractor always seems to be in line with other contractors we have used on various jobs. Sometimes, when new clients have not used a General Contractor, nor an Interior Designer, they are not prepared for the real costs. If you go the DIY route, be prepared for lots of headaches. "This project took longer than expected and was full of problems". This was due to the fact that our client was not willing to let us use our preferred vendors and to manage the project properly for her. She seemed to want to control everything and ended up using her own vendors. We often wondered why we were hired as professionals if our client was not willing to let us do what we do best. In the end, we came within a few hundred dollars of our initial budget which we developed along side of our client. Our timing could have been better, I will admit, but I was sidetracked many times on this project. I wish we could have made her happier."
Camilla C.
Jun 2013
I am so grateful to the Talianko Design Group for a beautiful living room/dining room and master bathroom redo! My desire for a southwest/spa-like look was more than I could imagine, but Debbie and her staff, after spending up front time talking to me, showing me various images and and getting to know me, came up with a perfect design that included unique pieces created just for me. I appreciated that at the beginning Debbie was very clear about the cost and time for the project?s completion and how all aspects of the project were well detailed and itemized. Also, I always had the opportunity to approve all the design aspects before they were implemented ? so there were never any surprises or disappointments along the way. Since I also had to interact closely with the contractor, I was glad that Debbie provided me with the names of three contractors that I had an opportunity to
interview and make the final selection. Finally and most importantly, Debbie and her staff are very knowledgeable and experienced, and they were always readily available and accommodating. Also important to me is that Debbie is so personable, and that she and her staff are wonderful to work with. I am so happy with my home?s new look, and I will definitely call the Talianko Design Group for any future remodeling projects.
interview and make the final selection. Finally and most importantly, Debbie and her staff are very knowledgeable and experienced, and they were always readily available and accommodating. Also important to me is that Debbie is so personable, and that she and her staff are wonderful to work with. I am so happy with my home?s new look, and I will definitely call the Talianko Design Group for any future remodeling projects.
James C.
May 2013
SHE WAS EXCELLANT!
Response from Talianko Design Group LLC
"Thank you [member name removed], for your thoughtful review. I hope you found the $99 deal (Valued at $750.00) helpful and worthwhile. Take care and good luck your future projects! Debbie Talianko"
Anna J.
Jan 2013
My experience with this company was mixed. She was very prompted and delivered my spec drawings with a list of products and prices very quickly. What I didn't feel great about her originality or listening to what I truly wanted. The ideas she recommended for my home were very similar in style and color to what I found on the web site.
Response from Talianko Design Group LLC
"Interior Design is a process and also an exchange between client and designer. It is unfortunate that I did not know that this client was dissatisfied with our work. Overall, I would say that they were hard to work with because my emails and phone calls were often unreturned. If we had known, we would have taken the necessary steps to correct the situation by having an honest discussion about what they would rather have us do. The work involved designing a built-in desk for an existing fireplace wall. This meant that the design would have to coordinate with what was already there. I felt it made sense to match the existing style for a more finished result. Beyond that, we discussed other ideas for the first floor of the home. I guess you just can't please all of the people all of the time and our track record speaks for itself in a situation like this one."
Virginia K.
Dec 2012
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Glenn R.
Oct 2012
We were not sure what to expect when we purchased the Angie's List Big
Deal for interior design consulting from Talianko Design. We were very
pleaseantly surprised. Debbie, the owner, was very nice and very
professional. This turned out to be of exceptional value to my wife and
I as we consider ourselves novices (at best) when it comes to interior
design.
Debbie, and her assistant, came out to the house and
listened to our ideas. We really didn't know what we wanted nor where
to start. I was very impressed by her insight and creativity. She
described the relationships between color, flooring, wall coverings,
furniture placement, etc. and gave us effectively a step by step guide
to what to consider first, do first, and buy first. But she went well
beyond that. She also guided us through color selections for paint,
tile color and patterns for flooring, and suggestions for furniture
placement and organization. She made a truly creative suggestion for
lighting our family room area (that we have now completed). We are in
the midst of both flooring and painting along the suggestions
that Debbie gave us. Furniture is next.
Debbie followed up the home visit with a comprehensive report that not only documented what we
had talked about when we met but included addition suggestions that she and her assistant came up with as they discussed our
situation back at their office. She also provided us specific paint color samples for the colors she had suggested.
My wife and I are very please with the services of Talianko Design. We plan to use them again in the future.
Deal for interior design consulting from Talianko Design. We were very
pleaseantly surprised. Debbie, the owner, was very nice and very
professional. This turned out to be of exceptional value to my wife and
I as we consider ourselves novices (at best) when it comes to interior
design.
Debbie, and her assistant, came out to the house and
listened to our ideas. We really didn't know what we wanted nor where
to start. I was very impressed by her insight and creativity. She
described the relationships between color, flooring, wall coverings,
furniture placement, etc. and gave us effectively a step by step guide
to what to consider first, do first, and buy first. But she went well
beyond that. She also guided us through color selections for paint,
tile color and patterns for flooring, and suggestions for furniture
placement and organization. She made a truly creative suggestion for
lighting our family room area (that we have now completed). We are in
the midst of both flooring and painting along the suggestions
that Debbie gave us. Furniture is next.
Debbie followed up the home visit with a comprehensive report that not only documented what we
had talked about when we met but included addition suggestions that she and her assistant came up with as they discussed our
situation back at their office. She also provided us specific paint color samples for the colors she had suggested.
My wife and I are very please with the services of Talianko Design. We plan to use them again in the future.
Response from Talianko Design Group LLC
"Thank you for taking your valuable time to write a review. I really appreciate that you did! I am happy you found THE BIG DEAL (regularly $750.00-1,000.00) worthwhile. I do hope to hear from you again soon!"
Andrew F.
Jun 2012
She was responsive, helpful, knowledgable, and did a great job tailoring her advice to my specific situation. Great followup.
Sophie L.
Jun 2012
Debbie was proactive in scheduling & always responsive to emails. Arrived on time very pleasant to there with & well informed, good idea.
Response from Talianko Design Group LLC
"Thank you for taking your valuable time to write a review. I really appreciate that you did! I am happy you found THE BIG DEAL (regularly $750.00-1,000.00) worthwhile. I do hope to hear from you again soon!"
Ara C.
Apr 2012
Debbi was on time.She was pleasant and easy to talk to.She had great ideas on how to re-configure the furniture in our living room and dining room.
Response from Talianko Design Group LLC
"Thank you for taking your valuable time to write a review. I really appreciate that you did! I am happy you found THE BIG DEAL (regularly $750.00-1,000.00) worthwhile. I do hope to hear from you again soon!"
Joseph F.
Apr 2012
The design consultation was excellent Debbie answered all our questions and provided a lot of excellent ideas. Follow up report was comprehensive.
Response from Talianko Design Group LLC
"Thank you for taking your valuable time to write a review. I really appreciate that you did! I am happy you found THE BIG DEAL (regularly $750.00-1,000.00) worthwhile. I do hope to hear from you again soon!"
Edward H.
Mar 2012
Excellent
Response from Talianko Design Group LLC
"Thank you for taking your valuable time to write a review. I really appreciate that you did! I am happy you found THE BIG DEAL (regularly $750.00-1,000.00) worthwhile. I do hope to hear from you again soon!"
Susan M.
Mar 2012
She kept in touch was punctual, I showed her my house, told her and concerns needed went through each room. I didn't spent enough time on furniture arrangement. I spent too much time on remodel ideas, she was responsive to all, very friendly helpful.
Response from Talianko Design Group LLC
"Thank you for taking your valuable time to write a review. I really appreciate that you did! I am happy you found THE BIG DEAL (regularly $750.00-1,000.00) worthwhile. I do hope to hear from you again soon!"
Chris G.
Mar 2012
Debbie from Talianko Design Group contacted me and we agreed on the day and time. She arrived on time and was extremely pleasant to work with. She provided us with four design options. We were more than happy with Debbie.
Response from Talianko Design Group LLC
"Thank you for taking your valuable time to write a review. I really appreciate that you did! I am happy you found THE BIG DEAL (regularly $750.00-1,000.00) worthwhile. I do hope to hear from you again soon!"
Bradford P.
Mar 2012
Debbie helped in giving ideas for an updating of my house. she helped pick colors, tile and gave ideas on lighting.
Response from Talianko Design Group LLC
"Thank you for taking your valuable time to write a review. I really appreciate that you did! I am happy you found THE BIG DEAL (regularly $750.00-1,000.00) worthwhile. I do hope to hear from you again soon!"
Rebecca S.
Feb 2012
Debbie, is a gem! She was very prompt, courteous, informative, patient and really responded to all my concerns and put interior decorating into perspective. I am already following up on some of her suggestions and looking forward to working with her. I plan on working with Debbie, for a long time.
Response from Talianko Design Group LLC
"Thank you for taking your valuable time to write a review. I really appreciate that you did! I am happy you found THE BIG DEAL (regularly $750.00-1,000.00) worthwhile. I do hope to hear from you again soon!"
Philip J.
Feb 2012
Excellent! Debbie, was on time, stayed over 2 hours, gave great design advice on colors, furniture arrangement, etc.
Response from Talianko Design Group LLC
"Thank you for taking your valuable time to write a review. I really appreciate that you did! I am happy you found THE BIG DEAL (regularly $750.00-1,000.00) worthwhile. I do hope to hear from you again soon!"
Jean L.
Feb 2012
Debbie worked with me to find a time for the consultation that would work with my work and travel schedule. She arrived promptly and we spent two hours going through my home (3 bedroom, 3 bathroom townhouse) to discuss flooring, paint, countertops, drapes, area rugs, etc. My major focus was the upstairs but we went through the entire house. Debbie followed up with a list of recommendations based on our discussions plus a list of contractors, flooring companies, etc that she has worked with in the past. I have already contacted several of them for estimates. She also gave me information on her pricing in the event that I wanted to have her to continue to work with me on the project.
Response from Talianko Design Group LLC
"Thank you for taking your valuable time to write a review. I really appreciate that you did! I am happy you found THE BIG DEAL (regularly $750.00-1,000.00) worthwhile. I do hope to hear from you again soon!"
William D.
Feb 2012
Debbie, was punctual, thorough and has been responsive to follow up questions. She provided a great outline of recommended changes ( updates and larger subjects for down the road). She is incredibly easy to work with and has great insight.
Response from Talianko Design Group LLC
"Thank you for taking your valuable time to write a review. I really appreciate that you did! I am happy you found THE BIG DEAL (regularly $750.00-1,000.00) worthwhile. I do hope to hear from you again soon!"
Marianne K.
Feb 2012
Because I live in San Clemente, quite far from her office in Sierra M****, we arranged to conduct our meeting online. I used my iPad so I could "walk her around" my home. It worked out great! The color transmission was not perfect. But everything else worked out very well. Debbie was able to get a sense of our space. She asked lots of questions. It was clear to me that, not only did she understand our constraints and preferences, she was more than willing to come up with solutions working within them. I liked her ideas very much and look forward to working with her to implement them. Although we live some distance away, we are in her area often. As a result, I am hopeful that we will be able to work together -- with meetings most often taking place at her office and less often at our home.
Response from Talianko Design Group LLC
"This was a great deal of fun and it has prompted me to consider a new avenue of my business. Look for our program regarding virtual consults in the coming weeks. Thanks!"
Matthew E.
Feb 2012
Debbie was professional, has good ideas and took my individual taste and existing furnishings into consideration in her recommendations. In my opinion, however, she took on more than she could handle with the Big Deal. It took me just shy of two months to get the appointment scheduled. In fairness, though, she did offer to look into getting a refund due to the delay. She did show up promptly on the scheduled date and time. I liked her ideas and assumed that I would have the ability to continue to work with her on a fee-for-service basis to assist in such decisions as fabric selection, final paint color choices and colors/fabrics for window treatments and reupholstering. However, near the end of the visit she made it clear that since it took her an hour to drive to West Hollywood and because she was booked solid through March with additional evaluations from Angie's List, she wouldn't be available for follow-up. That basically leaves me hanging and I will probably have to start all over with another designer. I wouldn't expect her to make a trip just for me but I'm not the only potential client in West Los Angeles and it is hard to imagine how you could run an interior design business out of Sierra M**** and not expect to log some miles. I just wish this had been communicated to me at the onset.
Response from Talianko Design Group LLC
"This customer's point is well taken. I did not realize that the members who purchased the BIG DEAL for a 2 hour consult would assume that I would take on a project sight unseen. I will be sure to alert the remaining folks who purchased my deal that this may or may not be the case. Interior Design is a process. Typically, if someone calls to inquire about my services, I qualify the caller as much as possible before setting an appointment. Even then, the first appointment is generally an "interview" whereby both the potential client and I discuss the scope of work and learn through the conversation if there is a good "fit" for both of us. This first visit does not include giving away ideas and suggestions so the appointment is FREE. Unfortunately, because I have never offered something like THE BIG DEAL before, the members purchased the 2 hours without my having an initial conversation. As they say, "hind sight is 20/20". I will need to word the fine print differently to avoid anyone being annoyed or disappointed in the future. As to distance, I have been from Laguna Niguel to Hollywood Hills to Canyon Country trying to fulfill my obligation to the members who purchased this deal. I have also followed the advise of my Angie's List sales reps to a tee. We have discussed the situation that occurred and will do our best to make sure it doesn't happen again. Debbie Talianko"
EVA H.
Feb 2012
Even on the phone before we met, Debbie displayed a warmth and a sense of humor. When she punctually arrived, she carefully listened to my needs, came up with ideas and transferred them to paper. She stayed on track with the task at hand. After, she sent a detailed written report the same day.
Response from Talianko Design Group LLC
"Thank you for taking your valuable time to write a review. I really appreciate that you did! I am happy you found THE BIG DEAL (regularly $750.00-1,000.00) worthwhile. I do hope to hear from you again soon!"
Randall H.
Jan 2012
Debbie was extremely helpful getting us started on the process of remodeling our home. She made numerous wonderful suggestions about color schemes, styles, finances, and more. She was very friendly, professional, knowledgable, and candid. She also was prompt about sending follow-up information to us after our consultation. I would recommend her services to anyone needing decorating advice!
Response from Talianko Design Group LLC
"Thank you for taking your valuable time to write a review. I really appreciate that you did! I am happy you found THE BIG DEAL (regularly $750.00-1,000.00) worthwhile. I do hope to hear from you again soon!"
Susan G.
Jan 2012
Debbie is a complete professional, gracious, thorough and knowledgeable. She also really knows how to listen and works to create an experience that's valuable to her clients. I feel such a renewed sense of excitement about moving forward in decorating my home. She also follows up with a written report that includes everything that was discussed -- incredibly helpful.
Response from Talianko Design Group LLC
"Thank you for taking your valuable time to write a review. I really appreciate that you did! I am happy you found THE BIG DEAL (regularly $750.00-1,000.00) worthwhile. I do hope to hear from you again soon!"
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FAQ
Talianko Design Group LLC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
No, Talianko Design Group LLC does not offer free project estimates.
No, Talianko Design Group LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Talianko Design Group LLC does not offer a senior discount.
No, Talianko Design Group LLC does not offer emergency services.
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