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"In August 2024, my husband and I decided to replace all of our interior furnishings. We originally started our project by working with the “designers” in the stores where we were making major purchases. It took us over 8 months to realize what a BIG MISTAKE that was. Long story short, we called Christian in April 2025. Christian came to our home and talked with us to understand the scope of the project. We wanted to redecorate the family, dining, and living rooms. Christian spent time getting to know us, asking us what we do for fun, and how we live our lives. He gleaned from us that we are adventurous travelers, with a love of the outdoors; he noticed my husband is into music and has a love of classic rock musician hard-cover biography books; he noticed that we both are somewhat minimalistic and that we prefer an orderly space. Christian’s tireless energy over the next 4 months produced recommendations for sofas, artwork, accessories, lighting, area rugs, coffee, end, and drink tables – you name it, Christian thought of it! We needed it all. His recommendations fit not only our lifestyle and our aesthetic preferences, but our personalities. Case in point, during our travels over the years, we’ve taken many photos of the places we’ve been. But these photos lived in our phones – where they weren’t being appreciated. Christian had the brilliant idea to showcase the photos on the wall in the dining room using MixTiles; he also suggested making two huge pieces of wall art for both our entryway and our living room. The result is nothing short of amazing. Christian also brought his crews in for electrical work and some painting. They were friendly, professional, speedy, and very clean. Christian was simply a joy to work with and he made our house not only beautiful, but comfortable, functional, and SO US! He was always available for a visit when a piece of furniture arrived, was always honest with his opinion, and always included my husband. Christian turned what was originally a very frustrating project into a wonderful experience and we are thrilled with the end result. We can’t say enough about Christian’s work and we are proud to call him friend. There is no other designer who will work harder for you, at a more than fair price, with a more than astonishing end result. Thank you, Christian!"

"In 2021, during the pandemic, Charles Taylor and company went the extra mile for my project and to communicate. He designed and hired the contractors for a beautiful custom renovation of my tiny house. His general contractor, Christian James (James Gang Construction), did extremely professional work. He did a full wall of tiling in my guest bath, floor to ceiling tile in my shower, and two kitchen walls . Charles redesigned my master bedroom layout. Offered several ideas. He hired the contractors that: painted my house inside and out, replaced the floors with quality vinyl planks, added tile, redid my ceiling lighting, added lights for the closets in both bedrooms, added a refrigerator nook, replaced my kitchen counter with beautiful white quartz, replaced all my faucets with Delta faucets in matching finish, chose and installed new window treatments, added a pocket door, replaced the picket fence outside with high quality redwood, painted all kitchen cabinetry, replaced toilets, vanities, kitchen counters and sink . Christian James built and finished two shelves in the kitchen. All of this was done with a I mind to cost, getting deals for the tile, planks, fence, pocket door and more. I canâ t say enough about Charles Taylor Home."

"We bought a beautiful new home in Encinitas and needed some decorating help. We found Denise, and she made the whole process so easy for us. We exchanged ideas until we found the perfect fit for our style. We knew what we liked but didn’t know how to pull it all together, and Denise really helped with that. She came up with ideas we hadn’t even thought of, and we’ve gone room by room turning our house into a true home. We’re both very busy with work, so having her handle the details was such a relief. The results are warm, stylish, and personal—and even our dogs love her!"

"He did a grreat job"

"Charles and his team were recommended to us by several friends. We needed help with coordinating paint colors, flooring, furniture, and possible kitchen updates. We had some visions of what we wanted but kept getting overwhelmed with so many options that are available today. What we got was so much more than what had hoped for. We have so much confidence in Charles's expertise that we are continuously working with him on several other projects, still working on our kitchen, furniture pieces & design, and custom built-ins. He provides invaluable advice, taking time to really understand our likes and dislikes. He gave us an overall design for our entire home yet knew we needed to take steps to complete each area. There was never any pressure and has worked seamlessly with our busy schedule. Charles has a great vision, and an eye for detail, and gave us ideas on not only materials, and furnishing but overall layouts we never would have thought of. His organization and attention to detail are evident in every facet of his projects. Charles is truly a talented designer, and we would highly recommend him."

"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."

"Had a great experience working with Barack. He was extremely thorough, knowledgeable, and really took the time to walk me through the ADU process step by step. He answered all my questions, offered helpful suggestions, and clearly knows his craft. I really appreciated how transparent and trustworthy he was, especially when it came to pricing and explaining the scope of work. He’s also very personable and easy to communicate with, which makes a big difference when dealing with construction projects. Overall a very reliable professional with a great attitude. I would definitely recommend him to anyone considering an ADU or home project."

"Before working with Sarah Kaplan Design, my living room felt disconnected and hard to make sense of. I had ideas, but nothing felt cohesive or functional. After working with Sarah, the transformation is remarkable. She created a layout that instantly made the room feel larger, more balanced, and more modern. Her guidance on furniture, tile, and overall flow turned a space I tolerated into a space I truly love. Sarah listens, collaborates, and elevates every detail. If you?re looking for a designer who can take your vision and deliver a beautiful, thoughtful ?after,? she?s the perfect choice."

"Leo was very helpful and quick to respond. We’re happy with how our 2 bathrooms turned out. Project was completed within the time promised. Our only complaint is that the workers did not clean up very well. But overall, we’re satisfied and we’ll use them again. "

"Muy buen servicio y excelente compania "