California Style Home Collections

As a former skeptic of home interior decorators, I have witnessed many friends/​neighbors who have paid exorbitant prices for «Just OK» decorating. I wandered into California Style at the Laguna Design Center during the sale event and noticed how Michael’s store was jammed with shoppers, while the other stores in the complex resembled a ghost town. This intrigued me and once I saw his prices of furniture and accessories, I was extremely impressed with his overall style that looked fresh, clean and updated. I overheard one of his sales associates discussing his minimal and one-​time design fee and decided to give him a chance to visit my home, size things up, and give me ideas on a much-​needed-​long-​overdue CHANGE (something we all need but can’t figure out when and how to do it!) I felt my biggest challenge would be breaking the news to my husband (an even BIGGER skeptic than myself, whose new goal in retired life is to never again get ripped off from anybody) so I poured him a glass of red wine before I heard…“You did WHAT? WHO is coming over? Did you say the word «decorator»? You are kidding me, right? That’s RIDICULOUS! You just LOVE spending my money!” After the second glass, he calmed down and agreed to meet Michael.
Michael came over and with his charm, talent, and fair pricing, won over my husband who trusts NOBODY, by the way. Michael had all the right answers to his questions, was not high pressure and my husband loved his blatant honesty on where the old furniture should be retired — «out with the old, in with the new»! One of his best ideas was to refinish the wood on our staircase to give it a fresh, new look, we did that, and it made a HUGE difference! The old staircase was a faded maple color and we changed it to look fresh and new with white spindles and chocolate brown railing.
It didn’t take long for Michael to call us back to his store to review samples of a style he felt would best suit our living and dining room. My husband said it is the first time he didn’t feel ripped off and really liked Michael’s design talent.
Our new furniture was ordered and installed in a timely manner, his communication with us was excellent, and we could not be happier. Also, he’s been in the business long enough to know the BEST tradesmen/​contractors who do everything right the first time. Our experience with California Style went so smoothly and was so enjoyable that just the other day, I approached my husband on hiring Michael (again) to help us decorate the downstairs guest room. And guess what? He immediately said «YES» and I didn’t need to bribe him first with a big glass of red wine! Meeting Michael from California Style Home Collections was a «win-​win» for us all!

We had a wonderful experience dealing with Michael and Dan. The guys were so helpful with transforming our concepts into a reality within our budget. From picking out the pices to choosing fabrics and accents, we were taken care of. Our place is now our home.

My update to what the owner comment said in my previous review. I truly believe he wrote that because he wants to people to shop there, of course. I stick to my original comment. Just make sure you know your furniture and prices before you buy from him.

I count on Mike to walk through our home each year to suggest new pieces to finish or update our look while keeping within my budget. We always receive compliments on the pieces he sources for us.

Mike and his team deliver beautiful results! California Style Home designed my master bedroom suite… it is so wonderful that it has been photographed and published! I highly recommend Mike if you are looking for a designer who can pull it all together for you, and make your home a show place to enjoy!

****A MUST VISIT for all your home design needs****
Best pricing for unique and quality furniture and accessories. Michael and his team are top professionals and continue to provide great services. Michael has designed/​remodeled three of my homes and I get compliments all the time.
The showroom provides a lot of inspiration for customers! Great job and top integrity!

Not only do they have a fabulous showroom, Mike will design custom furniture for your space. I am so happy with my new living room… I send all of my friends to California Style for the great design service and prices!

Love the new look of the showroom; so awesome!