Client Reviews and Pictures

When I purchased the “Western White House” on El Cerrito Avenue about a year and a half ago, it was an incredible opportunity, but a grand undertaking. Thankfully, partnering with Manal on interior and design was the best investment I could’ve made.

From our first meeting, her vision was clear: honor the neoclassical grandeur, echoing Julia Morgan’s 1930 masterwork, while infusing the home with warmth and modern sensibility. She masterfully balanced historic details like the Oval Office–style library, sweeping crown moldings, and flowing wood floors, with contemporary touches, updated fixtures, a redesigned gourmet kitchen, and refreshed bathrooms.

Her expertise went far beyond aesthetics. She curated finishes and layouts with precision, elevating every room to feel both luxurious and livable. The result wasn’t just visually stunning, it was market-ready. Within weeks of relisting, we recorded a strong offer at the price I hoped for, well above comparable listings—and certainly faster than anticipated.

Manal’s design transformed this 24,000-square-foot residence from a storied replica into a stylish, desirable home. She helped me maximize value, streamline the sale, and exceed my financial goals, all with grace, professionalism, and a designer’s flair.

I highly recommend her for any high-end renovation or flip, especially when you need design that resonates with both history and modern buyers. I won’t hesitate to work with her again.

Manal has a great eye for good design, was able to explain all her recommendations, and we were extremely happy with how she transformed our house into a dynamic and functional space!

 My husband and I recently bought our first home, and as a first project decided to remodel it. Manal was wonderful to work with - incredibly patient, thoughtful, took the time to educate us and explain all of our options. The design of the house turned out amazing, I love it!!

Manal is a very talented designer and extremely personable - she took the time to understand our needs and then recommended some designs for our bathrooms that we LOVED!

Working with Manal was an absolute pleasure. Her eye for detail, ability to listen, and creative vision completely transformed my space. She brought ideas I’d never even considered and made the entire design process seamless and enjoyable. The final result is both functional and beautiful; exactly what I was hoping for!

Hands down, Manal is the most knowledgeable designer that patiently guided me through an entire house remodel: kitchen, 3 baths, and all floors. Manal quickly understood the vision for my project and recommended products that were a perfect fit. You will get genuine and well thought out advice that will make your project everything you want it to be... and more. 

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 Our designer Manal exceeded all my expectations. She has a fabulous eye for design as she understood my vision and designed my bathroom just the way I dreamed about it. I now love our concept and I'm so happy we could get her expertise. I highly recommend Manal!

I still walk into my bathroom every day and smile, thanks to Manal. She understood me better than I understood myself when it came to design.

If you're looking for someone who can blend current trends with timeless style, Manal is it. She is not only creative but incredibly knowledgeable about materials, textures, and spatial layout. We trusted her in designing our whole home, and she didn't fail us!!

Manal has a rare talent. She turned my chaotic ideas into a cohesive, stunning reality. Every visitor asks who designed my restaurant; it speaks for itself.