Douglah Designs

We could not be happier with the work done by Douglah Design. They worked with us to remodel our kitchen and primary bathroom. Everything was done with top notch materials and the workers were a delight to have in our home. Our project finished on time and budget. What more can you ask for?

My husband and I worked with Leila and her team over the past year, couldn't recommend them enough! We bought a condo that was pretty much turnkey, but we needed a few things. Leila and her team helped us with our blinds order as well as the remodel of our powder room. Leila and her team were top notch, timely, and did an incredible job. Couldn't recommend them enough! Will definitely be working with Douglah Designs for any future upcoming home renovations.

They helped us with our cabinet design, purchase, and install. Everything turned out great and very happy with the results and added value. They were very professional and mindful of all the details.

I am thrilled with the front of my home's transformation! Leila's guidance and suggestions for everything from the front door and paint color, to light fixtures, to the walkway and front porch materials resulted in perfect results. I am a stickler for details and thankfully Leila is too. Every detail was considered and every task executed to perfection. I am a Douglah Designs repeat customer and as always, the quality of their work is superb! Knowing that I can trust everything to run smoothly when they are managing a project is priceless.

We worked with Leila and Douglah Designs to remodel our kitchen, pantry, laundry room, courtyard, and to install new flooring through most of our first floor. Through each stage of this effort she and her team were engaged and took the time to get to know us, allowing them to guide us through the process while personalizing the design to what would work best for our family. An effort of this magnitude can be stressful but Douglah Designs seamlessly managed the logistics. They drafted detailed plans, met with us to make sure that we were comfortable with all aspects of project, received HOA approval, and of course managed the various teams who put it all together. The Douglah team and their partners were the best! They were thorough in their designs, materials, and never cut corners. We are at the very end of the effort and the results are stunning! The sophistication of the design is that it not only looks great but it feels like this is what the space was meant to be. As we end this project we are thinking of additional areas of the house that we’d like to update, based on the success with this effort we could not imagine not using Douglah Designs.

Let me tell you about our experience with Douglah Designs. Three years ago, we started the first phase our home renovation focusing on kitchen and bathroom. Linda Cooper from Douglah Designs designed both our kitchen and bath. Linda was fantastic, extremely knowledgeable and created wonderful designs within our budget. Linda on many occasions went above and beyond with help and information she assisted us with. Anyone who has gone through construction knows how trying it can be, the best part of our renovation experience was Linda Cooper and the ladies at Douglah Designs; big shout out to them. We also worked with the owner, Leila Douglah and her crew to complete some smaller projects around the house that were needed. We can honestly say that the entire team at Douglah Designs is the best that myself and husband have worked with. The entire team cares about the project they were working on no matter how small the task was. Over the years we have had many contractors doing work on our home, but none of them were to the caliber or standards of the Douglas Designs team. We wish could have used the team for our entire project. We will definitely be working with this team again in the future on other project as we proceed with second Phase and third Phase of renovating our home.

We have completed two significant home remodeling projects with Douglah Designs and are thinking about a third! Both projects were finished on time and on budget. The quality of the workmanship is excellent. Leila and all the team consistently provide outstanding customer service, with our satisfaction being the only priority. One thing that attracted us to Douglah Designs is that they are a design and build firm. This benefits the buyer several ways. When they design a project they have to think about the construction component, they don't just come up with a pretty concept and leave the practical details to others. In fact, the construction team is integrated into the design phase. When it comes to construction the builders have easy access to the designers for any issues that come up. The work crews that do the installation are full time staff. They are experienced craftsmen and they excel at the tricky business of working in a person's home. They are respectful of us and our property, and considerate; no radios blasting loud music all day. One more thing that makes Douglah special is the broad range of quality components they can show. They have a broad range of fixtures, cabinetry, tile, stone, glass to make each project unique and customized. B.E. Lafayette, CA

The work performed in our kitchen was amazingly good. We had a full remodel with demolition, new electrical, new plumbing, new gas, new lighting, new counters, all new appliances, and the best design work we could have imagined. The crew (NO SUBS!) cleaned up every day day and we were able to smile the whole job through because they were pleasant, efficient, knowledgeable, and helpful. The part that was most amazing is that they finished one day before the promised date and everything works perfectly. We asked for some additional work to be added to the original contract and that still did not delay them. The change orders were fairly priced and we were not taken advantage of due to those changes. Douglah Designs has the experience and the staff to do your job as you want it, at the price agreed upon, and on time. I highly recommend them if ever your needs require the best remodeling a company can offer.

This firm's integrity give us full confidence when referring them to our clients. Additionally, we appreciate how they educate so the design never gets too far ahead of itself. Design ideas have build cost implications and we believe clients need to understand this during each step of the design process. Douglah Designs does a brilliant job of guiding their clients through the entire process. High praise from us!

We've all heard people's nightmares with remodeling/contractors. With no exceptions, Douglah Designs came through with flying colors. My project, a kitchen remodel, was clearly outlined and organized from start to finish, in fact, they remained ahead of schedule. The contractors/workers were a pleasure to be around, continually concerned about imposing on me...which they weren't. The attention to detail throughout the project was perfection...and I'm a fairly picky person! The designers had great ideas and held my hand through the selection of products, from lighting to cabinet layout. The entire process was a pleasure in working with this company.

Extremely professional and reliable with an outstanding work ethic not often seen in the building industry. I have worked with them in the past, and found these virtues to be consistant.

My husband and I are extremely pleased with our kitchen remodel. Everyone involved has made the processed relatively painless and the end result is so gratifying! We highly recommend Douglah Designs and we look forward to a master bath remodel in the near future.

I recently had a remodel of my home completed by Douglah Designs. I cannot say enough regarding how totally pleased we were with our results. This company is of the highest quality - everyone we worked with was exceptional. They are detail orientated and perform all work within timeline and budget. We were over the moon in love with our new home.

Douglah Designs recently completed our kitchen design and remodel project. Every phase of construction from tear-out to finish was flawlessly executed. We chose Douglah Designs because of our previous bathroom remodel experience with them. Their knowledge, integrity, and quality of work is exceptional. Our project came in on time and budget. Leila Douglah and her entire team are personable, professional, and a pleasure to work with. Communication throughout our project was excellent. We highly recommend Douglah Designs.

Quality. That single word describes our experience with Douglah Designs. From the first meetings with Leila and her team and throughout the entire project, we found the highest standard of excellence for our kitchen remodel. It started with the design. We interviewed six firms before we found Douglah. None of them had a compelling vision of what could be done with the space. Leila came in and knew right away how we could improve the flow and functionality. By relocating the kitchen and consolidating the nook and dining room, we got a spacious kitchen with an enormous island. She and her team also found a way to add the half bath we hoped for as well as create a generous storage closet in place of dead space in our family room. The plan was brilliant, but could they deliver? Sometimes things don’t go according to plan. When we learned that one of our garage walls that supports the second story was not even attached to the foundation, we were horrified. Yet we had every confidence that Douglah Design would fix it. Complicated as it was, they solidified our home with sheer walls at strategic spots so now our home is more secure than it ever was. They personify a saying from Girl Scouts to leave things better than you found them. And they have! Leila and her team are consistent in attesting that the standard they strive to meet is that clients love their new space. That superlative rank was exactly what they accomplished for us. They exceeded our hopes and expectations time and again. From the “Old World” craftsmanship of the baseboard detailing and cabinetry to the seamless addition of extending and staining hardwood floors to the beautiful quality of the finishes and tasteful color palette, the Douglah staff created an amazing living space for us. And while they were doing all of this work, they treated us with respect and kindness. We appreciated how conscientiously they approached every aspect of their work. They kept the working and storage areas clean every single night. They installed extra barriers to protect our home, like sturdy floor covering to protect the existing hardwood and thick plastic doors/screening to protect the rest of the house and furniture. These are people with a hard work ethic and pride of workmanship. Plus they are always polite and pleasant. They are a delight! Our remodel reflects top quality work and style. LIkewise, Douglah operates with integrity and professionalism. They arrived when they said they would. They did what they said they would…and more. They charged what we agreed upon. Douglah Design is a first-class operation. They have earned our loyalty and respect. We love their work and we love working with them!

Douglah Design team did an outstanding job designing and remodeling our 20 year old kitchen. Cristina M. the kitchen designer understood what we were looking for and she executed our desires perfectly. She kept me on budget, was very diplomatic, and had good solutions plus she guidied me to alternative materials and options. Cristina deserves high marks on her use of lighting giving our kitchen a great personality. Rick the craftsman carpenter was very reliable, and he always kept me informed of everything, He was a good communicator.. Rick was very methodical, precise and an expert craftsman. Rick was very polite and everyone in the family enjoyed him at our house including our dogs! Everyone at Douglah Designs was great to work with. They all worked really well as a team and all the other tradesmen involved really respected them. I highly recommend them to guide you through your next kitchen remodel because we are extremely pleased with the results.

We hired Douglah Designs in two different capacities: in 2015 for materials only and in 2018 for a complete kitchen remodel and partial redo of the 2015 bathroom done by a different contractor & architect. In 2015, we learned of Douglah Designs when we walked into their Luxe showroom looking for materials. We had just signed our contract with the other contractor and architect (both of whom were recommended to us by friends). Had we not just signed that contract, we would have gone with Douglah for Design-Build instead of Materials only. We were so happy with our experience with Lucy, their Lead Designer, that we vowed to work with Douglah exclusively for future projects. Fast forward to our 2018 project in which we did a complete kitchen remodel, added a bar/entertainment area as well as redid half the bathroom remodel from 2015. (Long story short, it was not properly waterproofed so we had to redo the tub deck, shower, tile, and walls. The contractor really did a number on us and we paid for it dearly. He is no longer in business.) Everything from start to finish was a dream come true with Douglah Designs. There was no stress because we knew we were in good hands. Our designer made it fun to create, design the lay-out and choose materials. No task was too small for her and she went above and beyond to help with selections and decision-making. Our project manager (who is an experienced contractor) and our foreman (who is an amazing and skilled master carpenter and contractor) were simply fantastic to work with. The detail, the craftsmanship, and quality of work was top-notch. If something needed to be modified, they worked with you to make the adjustments. It's a very collaborative process. Everyone is knowledgable, professional and the best at what they do. The support team including reception, accounting, purchasing and the warehouse - made it so easy for us. Communication is clear, regular and expeditious. We had a timeline of 3 months, and we stuck to it. Leila Douglah is an amazing leader who has built an incredible team. She chooses talented people who clearly enjoy their jobs and working for Douglah Designs. We were beyond happy with Douglah Designs and enjoyed having the peace of mind from working with people you can trust your home to. We would work with them again in a heartbeat!

We have used Douglah Designs previously for a kichen remodel along with 2 bathroom projects. Based on their past work and our excellent experience with them we hired them to design/build an outdoor kitchen for us. The project is now complete and we absolutely love our new outdoor kitchen/BBQ/entertainment area! It has completely transformed our back yard and it provides the WOW factor!

We completely replaced the exterior of our home, involving windows, columns, siding, and several structures. From the first meeting to the very final item on the punch list, collaborating with Douglah Designs was a pleasure. We planned over the course of a year and then hosted them on-site for about seven months. All team members were polite, unobtrusive, knowledgeable, respectful of our schedule and hard-working. Each morning I was apprised of the day's goals at 8 am and updated on the progress against those goals before the team lead left the (clean) job site. They are perfect for anyone with a family; each worker was mindful of hazards to kids and pets; language was always clean, and they accommodate busy schedules. In addition, their work was of the highest quality, and they run very near their predictions in both time and cost. While Douglah Designs is obviously not inexpensive, the value they provide is considerable. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

It is such a pleasure to work with the team at Douglah Designs. Their communication skills and professionalism are top-notch. They show the latest and greatest products and are open to new and creative ideas. We have worked with them for 5 years and can attest to their integrity and determination for excellence in all that they do.

Douglah Designs remodeled our bathrooms in Walnut Creek. Leila understood our needs and worked with our budget. The experience was amazingly positive with no disruption to our personal life or my work schedule. The bathrooms had the "WOW" effect by our visiting friends and family throughout the years. We are planning on remodeling our kitchen soon so we are going back to Douglah Designs for this project as well. Excellent all around.

Leila redesigned both my kitchen and master bathroom. I was very please with how the project turned out! Leila was very professional and exceptional in making sure the Kitchen and bathroom were done on time and on budget! Her help in picking finishes made all the difference. Can't say enough about how happy I am with the remodel!

Over the past fifteen years and two homes, we have used Leila Douglah and Douglah Designs services from design to build for two kitchens, two bathrooms, a laundry room and a flooring project. Leila and her staff have been consistently knowledgeable, conscientious and professional in every way. The materials Douglah Designs uses are of the highest quality and the variety of materials in her showroom is outstanding. The Douglah Designs crews are prompt, courteous, careful and clean up after each days work. We would highly recommend Douglah Designs for any remodel/renovation you might be planning.

From start to finish, my job was well planned and flawlessly executed even as the scope increased from just a master bathroom to add the family room and laundry room.. The entire Douglah team was a pleasure to work with. A year and a half after the job, I still smile when I walk into my beautiful updated rooms.

Hi Leila, We've been very busy these past few months and have been trying to catch up on tasks and one particular task is to say THANK YOU to you and to your staff for the wonderful work they did on our bathrooms and around our house (mantels, master bedroom fan, spot lights, etc.). First, Todd is GREAT - his professionalism and respect for the work and our concerns are commendable. My wife and I are deeply appreciative of the hard work and careful attention to detail which Todd exemplified in his interactions with us. He reassured us and kept the project as a whole moving along - nicely done! In addition, we will like to thank Lisa for keeping the accounting up to date - we had quite a few change orders and at one point, we lost track of what changed - :). She kept us up to date and made payment easy. Second, your design staff was extremely helpful and wonderful in guiding us through all the early days of design, measurements, layouts, and selections of tiles, cabinets, knobs, etc. We will like to thank Stephanie, Lucy and you for this guidance - we really like the end results! Finally, your construction staff (Mike, Braulio, and Todd) were absolutely wonderful. Mike and Braulio basically lived with us for a few months. They became regulars around the house. We got to talk and even learned about their families. We appreciate their respect and courtesy and their attention to details. As you know, the construction involved many complex parts and they followed the specs and made it all happen! The bathrooms look fantastic and the fireplace and mantels are great - we really like how the mantels came out! We know there were some hick ups along the way, but considering what was happening, those hick ups were minor. So, the bottom line is we are very happy with the end results. Now looking back, it was actually quite a smooth process. We really appreciate the smooth coordination between your construction staff, the shower door folks, the fire place folks, the tile folks, and the counter top folks.. it was seamless - though we're sure it was not an easy scheduling feat! It's hard to believe we started this with you back in early January of 2015 when we first entered your showroom on a day when you were technically not even opened (that was the new year's day weekend) - wow how time flies! Overall, you have a great company and your staff is excellent! Thank you very much -- Ray and Mary Chan

Douglah Designs is a design-build home remodeling company in Lafayette, CA with many years of experience. From the initial contract to the completion of the project you will be totally pleased and appreciative of the calibre of the creative design and high quality construction work. The process is very streamlined. I remodeled a kitchen and 3 bathrooms, painted the entire house, and changed flooring, lighting fixtures, and hardware. The designers design your project based on your style and your budget. They are flexible and make excellent recommendations. The project is tailored specifically to your requirements. The design-build model allows for a seamless and cohesive process. They obtained all building permits as needed for my project which I did not want to do. My project progressed seamlessly and the construction part was far above my expectations. The construction crew were reliable and showed up regularly, stayed on target troubleshooting any issues that arose, and cleaned up beautifully at the end of each day. The quality of their work is excellent and they stand behind everything they do. Overall the process was not overwhelming and my end result is lovely and I get so many complements on everything when I have visitors. You will tremendously enjoy meeting Leila and working with her and her designers and her construction crew. Overall they are the best in the business.

We purchased a home that had not been updated since it was built many years ago. Two of our friends used Douglah Designs and recommended them. Upon our first meeting, we knew right away that Douglah Designs would be the company for us. During our extensive remodel (kitchen, family room, staircase, and hardwood flooring) the entire staff was very easy to work with and always professional. The planning/design process prior to construction was done with such extreme detail that the actual project portion was flawless. We will definitely be using them again in the future for our master bathroom remodel as well.

I found my dream home, but of course no place is perfect. Unfortunately the master bath was a dank cave, outdated, dimly lit, chopped into bits that made it seem small and airless. It was far from the spa retreat I dreamed of. I knew it would be the first thing I updated. My sister recommended I check out Douglah Designs. Lucy Bignan did a masterful job designing my new sanctuary. She moved and removed walls, and helped me navigate all the decisions involved in an what was ultimately a total gut job. I absolutely love my beautiful, bright, restful new master bath. While Douglah was not the cheapest option I looked at, it was money well spent. Lucy did an amazing job on the design. The careful, clean, perfect installation by Anthony & Bill reflected their mastery of their trades. Throughout the project, the Douglah team was respectful of my home, which was especially important since I stayed there during construction. I look forward to working with Douglah again when it's time to do my guest bath & kitchen.

I chose Douglah Designs in 2009 to remodel my 1960's ranch style house in Orinda. Leila Douglah (business owner) and her staff were a pleasure to work with and very professional. They addressed all of my concerns and returned my phone calls in a very timely manner. I had the honor to work directly with Leila , who designed the remodel of my kitchen and bathrooms. Leila listens to what you want and works diligently with you to obtain your goals. She is very easy to work with. Leila and her staff are very knowledgeable and keeps up with the latest remodeling trends by attending trade shows annually. After your project is completed, Douglah Designs will address any of your concerns...even years after completion! I recommend Leila and her team without any reservations or hesitation to anyone seeking an outstanding Kitchen and Bath Designer.

Leila and her team were professional throughout. Their product knowledge during the design process was invaluable. The construction went smoothly, the crew was meticulous, the work was completed on time and given the amount of work done upfront with only minimal changes to our agreed budget.

We contacted Leila to assist us with the remodel of our master bathroom. Working with Leila was a pleasure. She listened to our ideas and concerns, and with her knowledge of design and construction was able to assist us with turning an awkward space into a beautiful one. Leila and her team were professional, knowledgeable, and extremely customer oriented. Their attention to detail and follow through was remarkable. We highly recommend Douglah Designs. Since our master bathroom remodel we have used them for another bathroom remodel, and look forward to our relationship with them through the coming years.

I cannot fault the experience we had with Douglah Designs, from the start of our two projects to the end. All deadlines were all met in a timely manner, the quality of work was way above expectation. Highly recommended.

Lelia Douglah and her staff showed the utmost professionalism designing and constructing our master bedroom and master bath addition. The design was well done, and well executed. The crew was helpful and cleaned up daily. They even kept an eye out for our cat. When any problems came up with the design or construction they were resolved very quickly, and our project was done in a timely manner. We and our neighbors are so impressed with the results, and we currently under contract for a remodel of another bathroom in the house.

No matter how high your expectations, I have no doubt Douglah Designs will exceed those expectations from design through construction. Douglah Designs just completed a bathroom remodel and my family (and guests to our home) have been overwhelmed by the beautiful results. Highest quality design, highest quality construction and so easy to work with. They truly put the client first. I'm already started on my next project with Douglah Designs.

We did a complete refresh and remodel of the inside of our house in 2 phases. We were so happy with Douglah Designs that when we got to the second phase, we hired them again to do the work. We are very happy with the results of this last phase as well. The subcontractors they used did great work as well. During all the work, all workers left the site cleaned up at the end of each day. I would recommend them to my friends.

Leila and team are amazing! They did a whole house remodel for us and we couldn't be happier with the results. The whole process from start to finish was seamless and so enjoyable. They took care of us at every step of the way and now we live in a beautiful home that is totally our style. Thank you so much!

As a residential designer in the East Bay, I have had the opportunity to work with Leila and her team on many kitchen and bath projects. They are ALL helpful, knowledgable, friendly and VERY good at what they do. I give them most of my kitchen and bath business as I really enjoy working with them and have total trust that every detail will be thought through and taken care of with the utmost care. Thank you Leila, you are a pleasure to work with and I look forward to working with you for years to come!

Douglah Designs is a highly professional organization. The office staff, the contractors, the project manager, the designers, and Leila all treat us with the utmost respect and dedication. The materials and workmanship are top-of-the line and they won't call anything complete until we, the customers, are satisfied. We have used them for two major remodels and will use them again. We would recommend them to any of our friends.

My experience with Douglah Designs cannot be confined to one word, or one sentence. I am so in awe of this company. It is like a well-oiled machine, thanks to the owner and fierce leader, Leila. She took my call (when no one else would) to update my kitchen —long distance. Meaning, we would stay in Virginia while her team remodeled our kitchen in California. She proceeded to transform our older, fixer-upper house into a home worthy of being on the cover of a magazine. And, it's the most comfortable, charming home we've ever lived in (we've lived in 13 other homes, mostly on the east coast). And, she listened to what I wanted, paired me with the best designer I've ever worked with, and followed through with a kick ass arsenal of individuals who excelled in their craft. They are a team of professionals that respect each other, work hard to finish on time, and offer options for every price range. We started with updating the kitchen, then added the three bathrooms, the floors, etc., and Phase One became Phase 2. Our home is now beautiful, functional, and perfect in every way, and we couldn't be happier.

We hired Douglah Designs to renovate our guest bedroom and were blown away by the results. We worked with designer Stephanie whose aesthetic is both elevated and sophisticated. The construction went incredibly smoothly - and actually ahead of schedule. They addressed small tweaks that we pointed out in record time and even helped us with some other issues around the house. I can't recommend the team highly enough! Professional, courteous, prompt & incredibly knowledgable!

Douglah Designs was the perfect answer for our kitchen remodel! Leila Douglah worked so wonderfully with us on every detail, that the remodel was a delight! Leila was able to translate our wishes into the kitchen of our dreams. The workmanship was impeccable, and each challenge was met with optimism and competence! We couldn't be happier, and are now considering another project for this fantastic team of experts in the field. Highly recommend without reserve!

Douglah Designs did a kitchen, living room, family room remodel for us. Leila was great in our design -- she listens and tailored our exact desires into a unique design. She challenged us when needed. She expanded our thinking when needed, too. Her partnership and input was exactly what we needed. Her crew was good to work with, too. They were on time, on budget and performed everything as expected. Todd and team were great to work with.