“I got a beautiful secretary desk last year and it continues to bring me joy! It holds most of my art supplies with tons of compartments. i added some organization to the large drawers and it’s amazing! i opted out of the extra finishing they offer, but i love all the tiny imperfections :)”
“The reviews are legit. This is so radically different than any other mattress buying experience it should be in some other category. No commissions, no haggling, super high quality products and employees. Comfort exchange policy is awesome. And the mattresses are comfortable and serviceable so will last much longer and ultimately be a bargain.”
“Can’t say enough about my experience with the San Francisco team and the quality of the product. I’ve been researching standings desks and Branch came to the top of my list. I was not disappointed. This product is superior. It came within one week of my ordering it and the directions were very easy to follow.”
“Manny helped me buy 3 HM Sayl chairs! Even delivered 2 of them when he didn’t have them in the storefront. Really knowledgeable, helpful, handy and sweet guy. Great communication over text. Price was great. Thank you so much.”
“Super high quality furniture and amazing prices for Tucci umbrellas! We have made three purchases from Terra in Berkeley, and the shipping is always better when you the go through the store. The showroom also helps you choose between products. We’ve had great experiences working with Ed. He’s super knowledgeable and helpful. He helped us think through some considerations we would not have otherwise, like the pros and cons of arms on bar chairs, and swivel vs no swivel.”
“When we started looking for a couch, we didn't expect to go with a custom model, but we were convinced after visiting Alpha Design! For a custom piece, we were surprised by the very reasonable price (matching mid-end retail) and the lightning fast turnaround (less than 3 weeks). So instead of shopping around for a couch we mostly liked, we got something comfortable that fits our style and our space perfectly. Thank you, Hans!”
“MasayaCo is such a beautiful store. The showroom is gorgeous and has so many pieces. We have found the perfect bed for our new home. Thank you, Blake, for your thoughtful support and awesome knowledge of your products. We will definitely be back!”
“Teak Me Home not only makes superb furniture, their service is also phenomenal. we contacted TMH to order a Ravera bed frame that we needed within two weeks. Alex made it happen very quickly and even came to our house to deliver it and set it up. We also added a set of wall hooks to our order fairly last minute and Alex was able to bring those along with the bedframe. he even threw in a cutting board! All around, I had a great experience working with Alex and TMH and look forward to using them again soon.”
“I ordered a cotton and wool futon and cover from them online. It's very well made, sturdy and comfortable. I recommend calling occasionally if you want updates on your order. My futon arrived without notice or a tracking number.”
“Exceptional Japanese antiques and amazing customer service. Jay is so kind! I can't wait to shop again soon. Super happy with everything I purchased - all items were even more beautiful in person! Highly recommended!!”
“Uchi is a wonderful place run by a local owner. I found a beautiful teak shelf of high quality. Tom was very kind and helpful and offered us outstanding customer service.”
“This is a delightful spot for a visit and to look at a huge assortment of unique and artistic lamps and lampshades. The owner is kind, knowledgeable, and has wonderful stories to tell. Highly recommended for an upscale addition to your home or office, or as a special gift!”
“Gardensia is amazing! ti is incredibly helpful and knowledgable and the environment is fabulous. Just bought two incredible metal sculptures, pricing is great and he is super helpful and delightful to work with.”
“Berkeley Mills made and installed a new front door for us. They worked with us to design just what we wanted and communicated throughout the process. We hate to let go of anything that was an original part of our 1915 craftsman bungalow, but had to in this case and are super pleased with the outcome. It was expensive, but it's stunning (and ought to last another 100 years!). And we have received so many compliments!”
“Had an excellent experience selecting a new sofa for our new space. I came in expecting to try out some sofas and potentially come back later, but we ended up purchasing a sofa by the end of our visit (very unusual for me). They were fairly busy on a Sunday, but a gentleman whose name I didn't catch directed us to a few sofas that I won't have thought to try, and of course one of them ended up being the one we purchased. We were passed off to Abdul for the logistics of the selecting the layout/fabric. Even though they were decently busy, Abdul took time to measure around the sofa to help us visualize how it would fit in our space, which helped us settle on a three-seater with a moveable ottomon, rather than a sectional.Overall had a lovely experience with the employees, and honestly their selection is amazing. It seems to be a very intentionally curated balance between well designed furniture without being over designed, well manufactured, and high(er)-end without paying extra for brand-name. It was honestly EXACTLY the balance was trying to hit. Can be more expensive, but if you can afford investing I strongly recommend KCC Modern, I'm confident this sofa is going to last a VERY long time.”
“Tl;dr - I'm only writing this review because Target needs more staff if they are going to maintain half the aisles under lockdown. Otherwise, it's going to become not worth shopping here.I shop here frequently because I live in the neighborhood. It is well stocked for its size and it's great for families in terms of the kid aisles and general household, personal care items. The staff are typically very helpful and nice. I understand why they've put so many aisles behind locked cases, but they need more staffing. It's impossible to shop quickly in this store anymore, rendering its former "convenience" for less so. It takes 10 minutes and upwards to get something basic like toothpaste unlocked. The only solution is adding more staff if the locked aisles are staying in place.”
“Couldn’t be happier with the final result from Ian and his crew with my kitchen island. From start to finish, Ian created from a conversation exactly and then-some, what I had in mind. He’s a true artist!”
“I can’t say enough positive things. We have bought furniture from them before and it is great quality. But this time we custom ordered a beautiful recliner. Unfortunately when it was delivered we discovered we had done a terrible job choosing the color. We asked them if there was any remedy. As a custom order they had no obligation to take it back. But they agreed to let us return it and we only had to pay the cost of picking it back up. This is why we should support our fabulous local businesses and especially Viking Trader.”
“Working with the taylorblue team to design and decorate our home has been an absolute delight. Lani personalized the experience exactly to our needs, and was helpful providing her opinion and advice throughout the process. There are a lot of decisions to be made and Lani helped make every one easy and enjoyable.We couldn’t be happier with our new furniture!”
“Great location as a convenience store. Limited selection compared to other Target stores. Runs out of stock on popular or seasonal items quite regularly though.”
“As a stager, I’m constantly sourcing new pieces for my inventory, and Bay Home has become an invaluable resource. Whether I need a single statement piece the same day or enough furnishings for an entire condo delivered the next day, they consistently come through. The owner and their friendly staff even help with general space planning when asked. The selection, convenience, and service are exceptional. It’s one of those places you almost want to keep secret, but it’s too good not to share.”
“Absolutely LOVE Serena & Lily! And so grateful we have both the Palo Alto store and the Berkley outlet here in the San Francisco Bay Area - obsessed with both!
The teams are phenomenal! LOVE spending time exploring all the perfect finds in both locations!
Cannot thank you all enough! ?”
“I just stumbled on to this page while checking for hours, actually, but I was floored to see such relatively low reviews, so I thought I would chime in with mine. It's been several years since I purchased anything here, but when I have, or when I was mattress shopping and laid on their offerings, all my experiences have been pleasant. Whether it's knowledgable and engaged salespeople or a nice range of products/pricing (my last purchase was maybe a ~$20 baby gift), it's a positive experience. I've also learned some brand awareness here, mostly about pillows and bedding. Like any retail store, dud products will be sold, but it can't be blamed on the owners. For instance, I bought some shower timers that suction-cup-stick to the wall and you can turn them, and it's a GREAT IDEA for water conservation. But, they fell off the shower walls (two different showers/locations) and broke and became landfill. That is awful. Is it Earthsake's fault? Nope. In fact, I'd not be surprised if they got this feedback and stopped carrying the product. Companies have "inside sales" reps who sell the company products to retail stores and typically get salary + commission. If I owned a store and my rep said this product was the bomb, I would believe them too. Anyway, I would be upset if this wonderful store, for locals by locals, were to cease existence, so just my two cents on years of experience there. I think too many reviewers here are blaming the store for things that are out of the store owners' control.”
“Had a fantastic experience here working with Bianca to furnish our home. She did measurements and went deep in recommending the ideal fabric for us.
The layout and staging of the store is great. Always a pleasure to visit.”
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“Alexis, Kato, and Helene made this experience for us! We ended up walking in and dropping $$$ on a whole new set up. Alexis kept it breezy and fun when we were in the depths of retail fear. I really enjoyed our shopping!”
“After many failed mattresses, I went to Mancini's Sleepworld in Berkeley and was assisted by Sorosh in finding the perfect mattress. I am 81 with lower back pain and I navigate with a cane. Sorosh was extremely kind, showed me different mattresses at a slow pace, answered all my questions, allowed me to rest on each mattress as long as I wanted, and afterwards answered several questions by my partner Richard.They deliver seven days a week! All in all a totally satisfying experience. Highly recommended,
My experience was far superior to any of the mattress stories I visited
previously.”