Design Matters - Los Gatos, California

Kathy Aronson RN

I have worked with Julie and her staff at Design Matters for 9 years. Julie designed my first home remodel in 2016. We completely re-did three bathrooms and the entire kitchen from top to bottom and it was a great experience. Julie knows my style and works within what I like. My second remodel in 2022 involved the kitchen, living room and entry. You might ask why a remodel so soon after the first one? Well there was a large load bearing wall between the kitchen and living room and at that time I couldn't afford what would be involved to remove that wall. After removing this wall the entire space opened up. Julie's ability to analyze the situation and come up with brilliant ideas is amazing...she might be tiny, but what she can think of is incredible! Every detail we discussed came to fruition thanks to Julie's keen eye for detail. I couldn't be happier with the project. Despite my expectations, the project exceeded them.

Paul Lester

We worked with Sasha and her team in the Morgan Hill office, it was a wonderful experience. We did what I’d call an 80% remodel of a 3400sqft house, pretty much everything except drywall or major structural changes...full kitchen gut, 2 of 3 bathrooms including the master, adding a home office in the master, new flooring throughout the house, new fireplace, new baseboards and crown, wainscoting, etc, etc.

Sasha was available and attentive. Her suggestions were always spot-on and she knew exactly which company to talk to in order to get what we wanted.

We simply couldn’t have done this effectively without Sasha and her team. If you’re hesitant about the cost of hiring a designer or simply think it will turn out just as well if you do it yourself, I’m convinced that working with Design Matters actually saved us time and money...well worth the investment, we plan on working with her again on an addition down the road. Highly recommend you use Design Matters!

Heeral Kota

I have been working with Julie and the Design Matters team for about a year now on my remodeling project. I can't say enough about the talent Julie and her team have. They brought my dream home to life! Julie has extremely great taste and a great work ethic.

Julie not only created our dream kitchen but she designed the living room, bathroom, perfect lighting to go with the space, furniture, and my dream prayer room! She put a lot of thought into the custom cabinet design, making sure all of my requirements were met.

From the moment you meet her, you can tell she is passionate about what she does and you know you are in great hands! I highly recommend them!

Deborah Harden

Last June we awoke to a dishwasher flood that ruined our kitchen floors. In the midst of water remediation and insurance claims, we decided to remodel, since much demo had already been done. We contacted Julie Cavanaugh because she was recommended by a friend, and she came right over to view the space and listen to our needs and wants. We were absolutely amazed by her design- we never would have thought to turn the entire space 90 degrees. This was a brilliant inspiration, and things continued from there. The space itself was unchanged except moving a door, a big saving. And she and her team responded to our need for more reachable storage and better lighting as we age. She respected our suggestions about changes to materials and layout. Her firm did all the detailed plans for the permits, assisting with appliance orders, and communicating with our contractor. Julie always answered emails promptly, even on weekends. Design Matters is definitely worth the cost, and we are really thrilled with our kitchen.

G Collins

Simply the best. If you are looking to remodel your home, you need Design Matters. Julie and her team are wonderful. From the moment Julie steps into your home she starts envisioning the best remodel for your house. She redesigned our whole first floor and we loved it so much we had her do the same for our second home! Her work ethic is unbeatable. She does it all, from blueprints, appliance selection, materials, and permit documentation. I had no idea what I wanted and Julie kept working with me to design rooms I absolutely loved.

Paul Moran

My wife and I selected Design Matters for the interior design of our home we purchased in the fall of 2019. It was a complete interior renovation, including the relocation of some interior walls. Julie and Beverly were great to work with. From the initial space planning, the layout of tile and cabinetry, selection of all the finish materials, colors, fixtures and hardware, they are very professional to work with. Details matter to us, and their attention to detail is apparent in our finished home. They have a great design process and were there every step of the way from start to finish. We recommend Design Matters wholeheartedly.

Shelby Davidson

We discovered Design Matters and were impressed by the immense amount of value, knowledge, and expertise that they added to our project. We started engaging with Design Matters later in our process and wished we would have engaged much earlier with their team.. Ideally, at the same stage as with the Architect and Builder.

Julie and the Design Matters team reorganized the home layout for better function and flow, while guiding us on material selections. They provided industry expertise related to project oversight, project management, coordination with building professionals, detailed specification reviews, and installation support for the sub-contractors. Julie’s passion for her craft and her profession is contagious. It was a lot of work, but she did it with full charge enthusiasm and made it a worthwhile and fun process for us as well!

The quality and creativity provided by Design Matters is unmatched! Their work ethic and streamlined process provided peace of mind and more benefit than I ever thought possible. Julie is detailed, articulate, purposeful in her explanation of why one thing vs. another thing Julie and the Design Matters team have been advocates for us and I would recommend Design Matters without any hesitation. We will be working with them on our next project in the Los Altos area, and any other project that comes our way!

David P

Julie has an incredible vision and attention to detail. Her eye on identifying, pairing, and aligning materials is incredible. Our kitchen remodel design is a masterpiece. We loved so much, we ended up designing most of the house. I highly recommend Design Matters.