SJSallinger Designs

Scott numerous times has done fantastic work for me. I would recommend his design and the craft of his final products to anyone. I do not assign that lightly either!

I subcontracted Scott to build two large bookcases for a remodel project I was working on for one of my best and long term clients. Scott was very prompt at returning calls and communicated clearly as a professional should. He did some preliminary drawings of the units in 3D so my client could see the design and make any changes before it was built.
After installation my client decided that he did in fact want to make some changes to the original design. Scott went beyond and above being flexible to make my client happy, and he completed the changes for material cost only!
This kept my good standing as well with my client, and he is very happy with the finished product. I would never think of using anyone else for this type of project in the future. SJSallinger Designs has the approach and strong finish that I require to keep my business top tier.
Thanks Scott!

Scott built my husband and me a beautiful, custom built-​in media center for our house in San Francisco. He patiently worked with us on the design (we had some specific ideas about what we wanted, and requirements around how big the space for the TV could be) including going through a number of design iterations. He also came up with an ingenious way to work around an awkwardly-​placed pipe.
Scott and his team did the demolition work on the existing closet space extremely quickly and efficiently, and came up with clever ways to save us from having to re-​do the hardwood floor around the closet. The new built-​in was done perfectly and seemed like it sprung up overnight.
Scott was quick, clean, and reasonably priced vs. alternatives. We have highly recommended Scott to our friends, and would work with him again in a heartbeat!

I can’t say enough good things about Scott and the work he did for us. The bookshelf he built was beyond what I could have imaged. He has a great design aesthetic and really understood how to work with our space and within our budget. I like the fact that he is both a designer and a builder. Having someone who does both was really an advantage for us. Scott has a really good eye and made our space look so beautiful! He is easy to work with, very reliable and professional. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him or use his services again.

We reached out to Scott via Thumbtack to design a fitted cabinet with shelving for an otherwise-​wasted area in our lounge. After our first meeting, he quickly came back with a variety of storage-​solution suggestions to suit our space. We took great pleasure in looking through his thorough sketches and working together to create the perfect piece for our home.
Scott and his team delivered, fitted and finished our beautiful cabinet/​shelving in one day. We couldn’t believe how smooth the process went and how pleased we were with the finished piece.
We’d happily recommend Scott to any of our friends and certainly look forward to working with him again in the future.

Scott was great to work with from beginning to end. I can tell he really enjoys what he does and really cares about the quality and aesthetics of his work.
He built a hutch/​cabinet for us for some much needed storage. He was really easy to work with. What we really liked is that he really took the time to figure out our needs during the planning process. He also took into account the existing space, furniture, cabinets, décor etc so that new piece would blend in well. He listened to what we were looking for and gave us some great ideas for the project as well — he pays good attention to the little details that make a difference in the end. He provided us with accurate plans and 3-​D renderings, and the installation went smoothly.
We now have good quality storage and it looks beautiful too.

We hired Scott to build and install custom cabinets/​shelves on either side of our fireplace as well as a partial tear down and rebuild of our fireplace mantel.
He worked really well with us to determine the exact look that we wanted. The design process was clear and laid out in such a way that we knew exactly what to expect and acheived everything in a timely manner.
The result is gorgeous and exactly what we asked for. I would highly recommend Scott and his team to anyone.

I’d put 6 stars if I could. Scott created a custom wall unit for the bedroom of my Victorian. I gave him a loose idea of the design I wanted and he embellished it adding design features that I hadn’t even considered so that it would be more visually appealing and consistent with the features in the rest of the room. He matched both the design and actual install to the existing molding and doors so that once it was painted, it blended perfectly with the woodwork already there and looked like it was there all along. It was installed on the scheduled date and the quality is impeccable. My son enjoys opening and closing the drawers because they roll so smooth (no joke). I’m already working with Scott on my next project.

We highly recommend Scott and his services. We have used him on projects in two different homes. He was easy to work with, understood our needs, and offered great suggestions. The quality of his work is excellent and he delivers on time and as expected. Our first project was bench seating with storage drawers and cabinets below, an entertainment center, and an office area in a very narrow space that included file drawers, supply storage and a pull out shelf for a printer. Scott met our needs and created very attractive, high quality built ins. The white glossy finish and curved edges on the bench storage was beautiful. A photo of it is included on this Unilocal page.
After selling our house and moving, we used Scott again for a smaller family room project also involving an entertainment unit with book and display shelves above and a built in bench seat with storage in a window bay. One of our goals was to make it look original and match the 1920s woodwork and other elements in our home. Scott accomplished this and also enhanced existing shelves with new trim.

Scott has implemented a custom office design for our home. The office has working space for 2 people, complete with file cabinets, storage space, bookshelves, and display shelves. Since our family has sensitivities to many chemicals, it was important for us pick the least allergenic products. Scott was very knowldegeable in the area and worked with us to select the best product for our needs and budget. We had a very tight timeline, and Scott completely over-​delivered — finished and installed the office 2 weeks ahead of schedule. He also worked diligently to design and implement computer wiring system that would hide all the cords and work with all our computers, printers, routers, etc. I also appreciated Scott’s friendly disposition and utmost responsiveness. We are very happy with our office. Thank you, Scott!

We decided we wanted more storage for the master bedroom of our Forest Hill home. Scott designed, built and installed a cabinet for us that meets our needs perfectly. In addition to providing the storage we wanted, the cabinet is a beautiful addition to the room. My brother, who does some carpentry and remodeling as a hobby, looked at the cabinets and tested the opening and closing mechanisms and looked at the installation detail said «That guy really knows how to make cabinets.» Scott and his co-​workers were neat, efficient and very easy to work with. I have very high expectations for all work done in my home and Scott exceeded them. Highly recommended.

We asked Scott to build bookcases into the niches next to the fireplace area in our living room. He came up with a good initial design that fit well with the rest of the room and went through several rounds of revision with me until we had what we wanted. The bookcases were ready to install not too long after they were planned to be. Install was quick and clean, and Scott’s assistants were all skilled and careful. You should certainly bring him in for your custom project.

As the owner of a residential interior design firm in San Francisco I can say with confidence that Scott is the real deal. His company has created a number of built-​in cabinets for clients of ours — all of which have been extremely satisfied with his work. He is easy to collaborate with, detail-​oriented, and does beautiful work. Highly recommended.

Living in an Eduardian, we have lots of rooms, all of them too small and never enough storage.
Scott helped us figure out the right way to reclaim a corner of our living room, by building a custom corner media cabinet that matches the original finishes.
Scott took the time to really understand our needs, then provided specific suggestions about how we could accomplish what we wanted at different price points.
He also provided 3-​D renderings, which helped us figure out which direction we wanted to go.
He even gave us an idea for a way we could create additional storage by using the space behind our new cabinet. Awesome!
Scott delivered on-​time and on-​budget and coordinated well with a contractor who we’d hired independently to do other work on our place at the same time.
Scott’s work is top-​quality. He’s a person you can trust in your home and trust to help you get the job done right. He’s a great guy, a straight shooter and an old-​school craftsman.
If you’re in need of custom cabinetry, I’d highly recommend him.

He made our wall-​mounted storage cabinets and bookshelves. His price is not cheap, but if you want custom design, with quality fit and construction that you can’t get from Ikea or California Closets, he’s the best thing around.

Scott made a beautiful custom closet for me. Scott is a professional and clearly knows what he is doing. He executed my ideas/​vision and enhanced the design. He was on budget and completed the project on time. I would use SJSallinger Designs again for future projects.