After moving down from NYC a few years ago, we finally decided to put some roots down and purchase a home in South Florida. We found a unique non-Florida style home but the inside needed some TLC as it was original to the mid-1990s. We had never done a renovation and really did not want to as we heard many horror stories about contractors, trades people, etc, but we loved the home so took a chance.

We scoured the internet to find a designer/contractor who would be able to make our vision come to life (and within budget!), take care of all the logistics and manage the whole thing. We found Janie and Restore 818 and we're glad we did!

Janie did her homework to make sure she understood our styles, idea boards, family needs, budget and all the little details and presented a great vision to bring our place out of the 90s and into the modern era! She has some great trades people who are reliable and skilled come in and do everything from the initial demo to painting and installing.

Communication is very important to me when working with someone and Janie made sure she was in touch about upcoming timelines, decisions that had to be made and any troubleshooting.

As with any projects, there are unexpected costs but Janie provided cost effective alternatives while balancing our wish lists and being realistic about what is possible.

Timeline wise, we were slightly behind but only because of Hurricane Irma, which was an act of God so no one's fault. We came close to being on time as possible and I know Janie really pushed her trades to be a priority, which I appreciated.

I highly recommend Janie and Studio 818 - we couldn't have made our dream home without her.

"Everyone at Studio 818 is truly amazing. We had a huge remodel project in Harbor Beach, Fort Lauderdale that had gone South due to disorganization from another design firm. Janie and her team came in and saved the day!

Not only does she have impeccable taste and is gifted at her craft, but she is also highly organized. You will not have to ask twice for anything and the final product will end up EXACTLY like her renderings.

I would not hesitate to hire her and her team. They were also very flexible at working with our GC, and he has already recommended their design services to several clients. If you are looking for great design, functionality, flexibility and a partner in a design for your dream home, this is the right design-build company to hire in South Florida."

"Our remodel become a renovation and I am so happy with the outcome! We now have a huge open floor plan with the most beautiful kitchen and large island. My laundry room is chic and my butchers pantry is stocked to host our family gatherings!

What a transformation and the vision Janie had was just what I needed. Her professionalism and gift of her craft of design goes beyond measure. Not to mention her kind heart! I would highly recommend Janie and Studio 818 Design for your next build. You won't regret it!!!"

What a transformation and the vision Janie had was just what I needed. Her professionalism and gift of her craft of design goes beyond measure. Not to mention her kind heart! I would highly recommend Janie and Studio 818 Design for your next build. You won't regret it!!!"

"I think I can safely sum up my thoughts about this amazing team in one sentence:

You won't find another design+build management firm for your project that is more dedicated than Studio 818.

Studio 818 was working on their Mid Mod house in Wilton Manors when they reached out about our home staging services. Needless to say, as designers ourselves, we couldn't wait to see what they were working on.

Let me tell you - it surpassed anything we expected, and more. From the fabulous floor plan to the stone feature wall, the "casita" in the back to the leaf wallpaper in the laundry room - no detail was left to chance, no matter how small or big it would be. Walking into one of their projects is unlike any other you'll see. There is thought and purpose in everything, and you can truly feel that their ultimate goal is to create spaces that are sophisticated and livable at the same time.

Janie and her team are there every step of the way and I know will bring fresh ideas and solutions to your project, always with your needs & wishes at the heart of it all, executing the plan relentlessly.

I can't recommend them more highly to guide you through your project and can't wait to see the results!"