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“We did have a bit of an issue with the flooring sub, but Penny and Colette were quick to intervene and resolve it for us.” in 6 reviews
“I highly recommend Penny Chin to all of my clients who are in need of an interior designer.” in 2 reviews
“We appreciate your efficiency, excellent communication, beautiful design and suggestions, and timeliness in making our kitchen beautiful!” in 2 reviews
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Elements in Design is your single resource for all your commercial and residential planning and design needs, whether it's your home or your business, we can help with invaluable consultation and design sessions. You benefit from an award-winning interior designer and full-service contractor rolled into one! We offer an initial two hour Brainstorming Session for Our New Clients. Clients find this productive, informative and Time saving. During our planning session we like to discuss ones needs and goals. We explore different options and avenues on how to achieve those goals. We believe there are many solutions, some just far better than others. This methodology (how, who, and what) allows you to make an educated decision on how you would like to proceed. It is very important to have a well coordinated transition from planning and designing to building or furnishing. We take great Pride in providing this fundamental concept for our Clients. We enjoy creating interiors for the discriminating clients who appreciate our creativeness. As a full service design firm we make your future undertaking as simple as possible by offering "One Stop Shopping - Design, Build and Furnish". Residential Kitchen & Bath, Interior Design, andCommercial Space Planning.
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- Cynthia C.San Diego, CA1837Nov 12, 2009
We contacted Elements In Design for our bathroom remodel. I loved working with Penny! She is creative, goes above and beyond to work with our budget, style, and personality. Our family will forever appreciate her work and attention to detail.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Mark F.San Francisco, CA01Jul 26, 2024
Elements in Design provides architectural and interior design services far above most other like firms. Penny Chin, the founder of Elements in Design, has many years as a professional designer. Her personal service is the best, and she has many resources available at her beck and call. We are most pleased with the quality, timeliness, and care of the work done at our new home. if you desire the best in quality and service for your home, I highly recommend Penny and her company.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Nicole K.San Francisco, CA01Jun 5, 2024
Thank you Penny and team for everything that you have done! We love our new kitchen remodel and it is everything we have hoped for. We appreciate your efficiency, excellent communication, beautiful design and suggestions, and timeliness in making our kitchen beautiful! Absolutely recommend 100%.
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Steve M.Bay Area, CA1886Dec 14, 2019
Overview: Outstanding creatives and contracting work. It was a big job and they exceeded our expectations. On time, On budget, clear and timely communications. Asked for feedback and listened. If you don't get a consult or bid from them you are cheating yourself.
Details: Penny & Colette are outstanding!!! Penny truly made suggestions that caught us by surprise and that's not easy to do. We had several contractors talk with us and Penny blew them out of the water with her creativity and her team's thoroughness. Then the work started and Colette was amazing. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone else. Colette as a project manager and contractor was outstanding. Peter & John did amazing work and we really felt comfortable with the quality of the work they did and the level of professionalism they showed through all aspects of the job. Excellent work and strongly recommend them without hesitation.Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Leylia N.San Carlos, CA2374124Apr 23, 2015
Penny is the best! She came over all way to my house and gave me honest opinions. We initially planned to do a home addition but Penny did a professional estimate and then convinced us to change our mind because we could have better organized our home. Highly recommended!
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Charmaine L.Burlingame, CA3707104870Dec 9, 2013
Penny and Colette are simply a phenomenal team. They were like my fairy god-mothers, transforming our once simple and empty house into an impressive and eye catching home. We wanted our interiors to be decorated in an elegant yet comfortable fashion, while having a short time period to do so before the holiday rush of entertaining family and guests. Penny and Colette both delivered flawlessly and we couldn't be happier with the results. They were extremely efficient and cognizant of our short window of time but were still able to choose artistic pieces within our tastes and budget. All the while, they made the process fun and exciting.
I can't even begin to express the joy I feel every time I walk into the house to see the amazing transformation. They've managed to make my home an escape, all in a matter of a few days! We are so thoroughly impressed and grateful to have worked with Elements in Design and undoubtedly will be referring to them for our design needs in the future.Helpful 3Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - TJ T.Redwood City, CA019Dec 11, 2012
I contacted Penny about a small kitchen problem we had with our oven range and counter tops. She was very prompt in getting back to me, professional and knowledgeable. She gave me very good advice on the options I had and spent time walking me through them even though it was just an initial call. I wish we had worked with Penny when we remodeled our house 4 years ago.
Helpful 3Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Lynne R.San Carlos, CA040Dec 3, 2010
I live in Northern California and needed to have a lot of work done in both my master and guest baths. I had absolutely no idea where to begin, so I started looking for a contractor on Yelp with very high ratings. I found Elements in Design and was initially "wowed" by the numerous five stars that Penny had accummulated. I have to tell you, though, the five stars are no exaggeration. Elements in Design is worth every single star, and if I could give Penny even more, I would do it in a heartbeat!
Penny has it all - a contractor's license, a degree in interior design - and best of all, she's a delight to work with. So is Penny's assistant, Colette. Both are responsive, easy to reach by either e-mail or phone, and they have a way of making each client feel as if s/he is their most important customer.
I needed a lot of assistance in picking out tile and vanities and countertop materials, etc., and Penny and Colette were there to help. They even took me shopping, which could not have been an easy feat for them, since I hate to shop. I hate to shop for anything -- much less for materials about which I know absolutely nothing -- but Penny and Colette made the excursions fun! They were able, when I wasn't, to find just the right items for both baths, and I couldn't be happier with the results.
Like Penny and Colette, John (who does the installations) and Rick (who does the fabrications) are true professionals. Their work is precise and done in a timely fashion; and this is the first time I have ever worked with a contractor who was able to pinpoint the date that a job would end and stick with it. No excuses, no delays. Penny and Colette knew how long the work would take, and their prediction was on the money.
If you need a contractor and/or an interior designer - no matter how large or small the job may be - call Penny at Elements in Design before you call anyone else. I am positive you'll be glad you did!Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Doug C.Hillsborough, CA016Sep 26, 2012
We have worked with Penny on multiple re-modelling projects in two different houses over the past years, one in San Mateo, one in Hillsborough, and have been absolutely delighted with her and her team. We've done multiple bathroom remodels, a bedroom remodel, family room, and even a full kitchen remodel.
Penny 's creativity and eye for design and color are quite extraordinary, and it has been a pleasure to work with her, Colette, and their teams of contractors, all of whom have been effficient, unobtrusive, and easy to work with / schedule around.Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - BART S.Burlingame, CA37754Jan 5, 2009First to Review
Penny Chin and I have worked together on many different projects from residential to commercial properties. I have been very impressed with her work that I hired her when I moved in to my Belmont home and also when I opened two showrooms in Burlingame. Penny's work is versatile, from contemporary, modern to old world traditional. Her attention to detail of each room is impeccable, from the furnishings, accessories, color and theme which flow throughout the house -- leaves one in awe. I highly recommend Penny Chin to all of my clients who are in need of an interior designer. She has my confidence and trust that they will be well taken cared of and more than satisfied of a job well done.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Cynthia H.San Diego, CA3114243Oct 20, 2014
Thank you Penny!!!!! I hired Elements in Design for interior design work and she was amazing at turning my newly purchased boring home into model home! From working with my budget, time lines, scheduling, and going above and beyond to make sure our family was happy... Penny was a pleasure to work with! When we have the budget available I'll be using Elements in Design for our addition. I highly recommend using Elements in Design for any home project whether it's a remodel, addition, or consulting
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