Testimonials
Loved working with Bobbi, the DesignBox is a great way to work with an Interior Designer without them ever stepping into your home. We live in Minnesota and studio b is located in California. In our main home, Bobbi has created a fabulous space in our screen porch. She designed custom outdoor sofas that we had built locally and showed us where to place all the furniture and accessories to utilize our screened room. Now Bobbi is working with us to create a new look for our Family Cabin. We will also be visiting our master bedroom and daughter’s bedroom. Loved the concept and will continue to use studio b. elements in a variety of ways, whether it's placing furniture , remodeling , accessorizing or just picking out a simple item for our house, Bobbi has a great eye and is very resourceful.
Gene & Kim
Minnetonka, Minnesota
I started working with Bobbi Tone in 1998 when my husband and I took on the task of designing and building our 4200 square foot custom home. We hired her as a consultant to review the architectural drawings. Since then, we haven’t stopped using her services. I don’t consider starting a home project without first discussing it with Bobbi. Her insights and recommendations throughout the building phases saved us from making a number of decisions we would regret later. Projects which Bobbi has worked with us on have included: critiquing and altering architectural drawings, selection of building materials and fixtures, interior design, furniture and accessory selection, developing architectural drawings, and furniture make-over. During our first years of working together, Bobbi and I were physically located in the same area. We made a number of trips together to various retailers to select paint, flooring, window treatments, fabric, lighting, furniture, accessories, etc. As the distance between us stretched to over 2500 miles, I continue to shop with Bobbi by my side. We shopped by viewing it together via the internet. When needed, either I or Bobbi will make the trip to the store for final verification. Samples through the mail, web-meetings, digital pictures, and other means of communication have proven just as effective as being right next to Bobbi. The level of attention on every detail, promptness, and personal service has been phenomenal, and never compromised by the fact that she is thousands of miles away. The transition from working with her virtually has allowed me to continue utilizing all of her services in an economical and effective way.
The largest project Bobbi and I worked on across four time zones without missing a deadline, was completing our unfinished lower level. This speaks to professionalism, organization, dedication, flexibility, and communication skills. She approached this project, as she had others in the past, with the attitude of “whatever needs to be done to make it work”. And again, the final result was nothing short of stunning. With just measurements of the living space, and discussions of how my family and I wanted to utilize the space, she designed the space, specified the furniture, window treatments, and accessories all remotely. We took on a different style from the upstairs to allow for the fun, upbeat, energetic area we wanted, yet still kept a classic look so that it flowed with the rest of the house. Bobbi introduced us to new ideas which we weren't at first comfortable with because they didn't follow the “traditional” style with which we used so much before. However, her approach to introducing us to the ideas, explaining the pros and cons, likes and dislikes of each, (circular patterned carpet, slate tiles on the walls and the floor, etc.), made us comfortable with trying something different. She always made sure we were happy with the final decision. Never did we make a decision that she loved and we didn't. Bobbi knows that the customer lives with the design, not her.
When Bobbi came to town and stopped by for a visit, she was pleased to see that everything looked exactly as we had defined remotely. Bobbi has, and continues to be an invaluable source in making our living space everything we want it to be. With her knowledge and approach to design, she has made the entire building and decorating process a much less stressful experience, in fact, an even exciting and fulfilling one. We truly enjoy the living space Bobbi has helped us create.
Judy & Tom
Chagrin Falls, Ohio
I loved working with studio b. elements! The fact that we could discuss my project and possible alternatives immediately on-line was wonderful. You helped design the layout for the new condo my mother moved into in Arizona and I was able to take your plan and furnishing suggestions and had her place looking like a model home in no time. I will definitely be calling you for my next design project.
Thank you so much.
JoAnn
Tucson, Arizona
Thank you for sending this lighting fixture idea. It is really fun. In fact, I could see using around our outdoor grilling deck at our house too. Things are moving along quickly with the condo in Aspen. All your initial work, information, and concepts REALLY helped us get on the right track!
Thanks again.
Mae & Eric
Aspen, Colorado
Watson and I have been VERY impressed and pleased with the virtual reality service that you provide. Since we make decisions best when we can “see” the proposed result, your service is a perfect fit for us. Thank you for all you do to make our home a work of art.
Shelley and Watson,
Los Osos, California
Loved working with Bobbi, the DesignBox is a great way to work with an Interior Designer without them ever stepping into your home. We live in Minnesota and studio b is located in California. In our main home, Bobbi has created a fabulous space in our screen porch. She designed custom outdoor sofas that we had built locally and showed us where to place all the furniture and accessories to utilize our screened room. Now Bobbi is working with us to create a new look for our Family Cabin. We will also be visiting our master bedroom and daughter’s bedroom. Loved the concept and will continue to use studio b. elements in a variety of ways, whether it's placing furniture , remodeling , accessorizing or just picking out a simple item for our house, Bobbi has a great eye and is very resourceful.
Gene & Kim
Minnetonka, Minnesota
I started working with Bobbi Tone in 1998 when my husband and I took on the task of designing and building our 4200 square foot custom home. We hired her as a consultant to review the architectural drawings. Since then, we haven’t stopped using her services. I don’t consider starting a home project without first discussing it with Bobbi. Her insights and recommendations throughout the building phases saved us from making a number of decisions we would regret later. Projects which Bobbi has worked with us on have included: critiquing and altering architectural drawings, selection of building materials and fixtures, interior design, furniture and accessory selection, developing architectural drawings, and furniture make-over. During our first years of working together, Bobbi and I were physically located in the same area. We made a number of trips together to various retailers to select paint, flooring, window treatments, fabric, lighting, furniture, accessories, etc. As the distance between us stretched to over 2500 miles, I continue to shop with Bobbi by my side. We shopped by viewing it together via the internet. When needed, either I or Bobbi will make the trip to the store for final verification. Samples through the mail, web-meetings, digital pictures, and other means of communication have proven just as effective as being right next to Bobbi. The level of attention on every detail, promptness, and personal service has been phenomenal, and never compromised by the fact that she is thousands of miles away. The transition from working with her virtually has allowed me to continue utilizing all of her services in an economical and effective way.
The largest project Bobbi and I worked on across four time zones without missing a deadline, was completing our unfinished lower level. This speaks to professionalism, organization, dedication, flexibility, and communication skills. She approached this project, as she had others in the past, with the attitude of “whatever needs to be done to make it work”. And again, the final result was nothing short of stunning. With just measurements of the living space, and discussions of how my family and I wanted to utilize the space, she designed the space, specified the furniture, window treatments, and accessories all remotely. We took on a different style from the upstairs to allow for the fun, upbeat, energetic area we wanted, yet still kept a classic look so that it flowed with the rest of the house. Bobbi introduced us to new ideas which we weren't at first comfortable with because they didn't follow the “traditional” style with which we used so much before. However, her approach to introducing us to the ideas, explaining the pros and cons, likes and dislikes of each, (circular patterned carpet, slate tiles on the walls and the floor, etc.), made us comfortable with trying something different. She always made sure we were happy with the final decision. Never did we make a decision that she loved and we didn't. Bobbi knows that the customer lives with the design, not her.
When Bobbi came to town and stopped by for a visit, she was pleased to see that everything looked exactly as we had defined remotely. Bobbi has, and continues to be an invaluable source in making our living space everything we want it to be. With her knowledge and approach to design, she has made the entire building and decorating process a much less stressful experience, in fact, an even exciting and fulfilling one. We truly enjoy the living space Bobbi has helped us create.
Judy & Tom
Chagrin Falls, Ohio
I loved working with studio b. elements! The fact that we could discuss my project and possible alternatives immediately on-line was wonderful. You helped design the layout for the new condo my mother moved into in Arizona and I was able to take your plan and furnishing suggestions and had her place looking like a model home in no time. I will definitely be calling you for my next design project.
Thank you so much.
JoAnn
Tucson, Arizona
Thank you for sending this lighting fixture idea. It is really fun. In fact, I could see using around our outdoor grilling deck at our house too. Things are moving along quickly with the condo in Aspen. All your initial work, information, and concepts REALLY helped us get on the right track!
Thanks again.
Mae & Eric
Aspen, Colorado
Watson and I have been VERY impressed and pleased with the virtual reality service that you provide. Since we make decisions best when we can “see” the proposed result, your service is a perfect fit for us. Thank you for all you do to make our home a work of art.
Shelley and Watson,
Los Osos, California