Create Interior Design - Walnut Creek, California

Joe G. (. C. J.

While it didn't work out it had nothing to do with Shawn (or me). My wife, bless her, has different ideas that after 20 years I was not aware of. Personally, I feel I CAN pick a good designer and contractor, even without me having "any design experience".

I liked Shawn the moment he walked in. Very energetic and friendly. Just a good guy altogether.

Even though we aren't working together anymore Create has decided to refund a part of the payment. Something a past designer refused to do. It's official, we are a pain in the @#$! customer to work with.

I'm confident that we could be friends, Shawn and me, and that we could share a beer together. For the record, I picked a great contractor.

Michelle R.

My husband and I recently had Shawn and his team remodel our master bath, add a kitchen backsplash, and update our fireplace. Overall we're thrilled with the results! Some key highlights:

- As others have mentioned, having Shawn and his team handle the design + construction is SO convenient. Shawn has a great eye for design and we got exactly what we wanted.
- Finishes and work are all high quality. This isn't some low cost, 1-day turnaround remodel type of place you see advertised on tv. Having said that, Shawn was very open around where we could make adjustments to the plan in order to stick to a budget.
- Special shoutout to Fadil for being incredibly detail oriented. He was able to spot and/or fix anything that wasn't up to standard during the whole process.

We're already planning on working with Shawn on another project and highly recommend to anyone.l!

Kim H.

We absolutely loved working with Shawn! We did a major kitchen remodel, including a ~150sq ft addition and redid the majority of the floors throughout house. Short version: very attentive/communicative/accountable, great eye for design and attention to detail, and EXTREMELY fast. It was estimated the project would take 4-5 months, and they finished in 3 months almost to the day (this does not include the design phase and time it took to get the permits). They started demo end of August and finished the night before Thanksgiving!

Long Version:
We shopped around with a few different companies but ultimately chose Shawn for a few reasons. We loved that it's a small business owned by Shawn & his wife. We knew it would be a complicated remodel, and for that reason it was important to us to be able to have a lot of upfront brainstorm conversation and understand what it would cost before we dove in. He was really willing to brainstorm with us, discuss our ideas and give us an upfront estimate without charging us. The other design/build companies wanted to charge us for those types of conversations. I loved that Shawn is the owner of the company and would be involved in the project from beginning to end. He was very attentive, has a very strong eye for design, great with communication, and you can tell really cares about making something we would love, and he could be proud of.

I knew there were certain things that I wanted, but also unsure about a lot. He was a perfect match for me to work with. I dont have a great eye for design, so he put together a couple of different renderings that helped me figure out what I wanted. And he had a good balance of assertiveness and flexibility---telling me when something wouldn't work well (and why), what could work better, but also willing to accommodate things that I felt strongly about. We went back and forth on a few of the design specifications, and he was always willing to mock it up for me to see how it could actually look. I loved that I could lean on him for his expertise when I had an idea. I was so confident every step of the way that we would be well taken care of. I also loved all of the workers! The foundation crew (led by Andrias), the drywall guy, paint guys, interior team, electrician, floor guy. Everyone was so fantastic. Very kind, professional/respectful, great attention to detail, and extremely hard working. My husband works out of the house most days and I work from home, so I was always there, and they were very mindful of me and my space and time. Also, his main Project Manager, Fadil! Lovely gentleman. Really easy to get ahold of, would come to the house very often to check on things, and even had some great design ideas that we added on at the end. There were people at our house almost every day getting the work done, and while they were moving fast we could tell that they were doing things right and not skipping corners. Even though I was home, my workdays are usually very busy so I would rarely have to time to check in on things throughout the day, but I really didn't need to. Because Shawn and Fadil really took care of everything.

This was our first experience doing any house upgrades, and I know we'll have many in our future that Shawn and his team will be an obvious choice for us. Could not recommend them more!

Nir B.

This review is long overdue. I had the pleasure of working with Shahar & Marin for the redesign of my kitchen and bathrooms in the summer of 2022, and the experience was nothing short of spectacular. From the initial consultation to the final reveal, their expertise, creativity, and attention to detail were evident in every aspect of the project. I had my doubts when Shahar provided me with his take on placement, as I had my own ideas. Unlike other designers I've worked with before (this is my 3rd remodel in 5 years—long story for another time), he didn't hide his disagreement with my ideas, which initially turned me off a bit. However, it was also refreshing, as I made plenty of mistakes in past remodels due to some dumb ideas, and my previous designers didn't want to push back on those ideas. Shahar and Marin were spot on, as it turns out. I've been living here since August 2022, and I love every aspect of their design.

The kitchen, once outdated and cramped, has been transformed into a modern, functional, and inviting space. Shahar understood my style and needs (we were aiming for a "Studio McGee" vibe), incorporating them into a design that not only looks stunning but also enhances the way I use my kitchen daily (among other things, they added a pantry without sacrificing the feel of depth in the kitchen).

In the bathrooms, the choice of tiles and fixtures perfectly complements the overall aesthetic of my home. Shahar's suggestions for the tile layout were perfect from the first shot (no design tweaks needed after the initial concept) and beautifully executed, making the spaces feel luxurious and spa-like. Our tile guy bailed on us at the last minute, and Shahar performed that work with his own team. The craftsmanship and quality of work are evident, and I've received numerous compliments from friends.

What impressed me most was Shahar's (and Marin's) ability to seamlessly blend functionality with style. They were attentive, responsive, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure I was delighted with the outcome. The project was completed on time and within budget, which is a testament to their professionalism and expertise.

I can't recommend Shahar and Marin enough. If you're looking for a talented, dedicated, and visionary interior designer, look no further. My experience was fantastic, and I'm sure yours will be too. Thank you, guys, for making my dream home a reality!

Dambis B.

Great company and very professional team to work with. Did our bathroom design and rebuild within our budget and on time. Their team is very professional and completes the work in time. though-out the process they keep you updated about the on-going work and the completion time. Shawn always make sure every question is answered and client is updated thought out the design till completion. Will recommend them to everyone for sure. Thanks Team for such a great work.

Olivia L.

We hired creat interior design to design our guest bathroom.
We are very happy from shawn he did excellent job by helping us to choose all material and features.
Highly recommend

Melissa M.

Satisfied with how this interior design project transpired. They maintained effective communication and achieved the intended results my husband and I were going for. I would recommend Create Interior Design if you’re going for very specific designs for your bedrooms

Shahar S.

Shawn is amazingly talented and easy to work with,Shawn eye for design went above and beyond anything I could’ve imagined,pricing is more than fair for the time and effort put into making my kitchen perfect,
Shawn has followed up with me even after the kitchen finished and given me more decor suggestions,I was so happy that I found Shawn and Marin I hope to work together again in the future,my new kitchen is all what I dreamed about,I would highly recommend Shawn and Marin to anyone I know.