Last December during our real estate search we walked into a Restore 818 completed home in Imperial Point, Ft Lauderdale. After seeing many renovations . . . this was the one that stopped me in my tracks.

A completely redone floor plan. My gorgeous new kitchen with 15-foot island puts my last kitchen in New York to shame. I'm retired now and absolutely love cooking and entertaining in this fabulous home. JP and Janie are a great find for a modern well-done design and renovation of a 1960's house.

Studio 818 you are the best! Words can not express how happy I am with my 818 home. Working with Janie and JP were amazing. Every detail of the process went smooth and I can't be happier. My life is forever changed and my Home 2124 Dreamlodge is truly my dream home!!

Janie, JP and Studio 818 make dreams come true. Janie has the designer eye and the team that can make any space amazing!!

"My husband and I hired Studio 818 to help us with the remodel/update of our 1970s vacation house in Delray Beach, Florida. As we live in California, it was very important to us that we have someone “on the ground” who could ensure that her architectural design plans were followed by the general contractor and the sub-contractors.

We initially chose her because we liked her style, simple but sophisticated. We visited one of her completed projects and were impressed by the details and overall “look”.

Janie worked very well with our general contractor. They told me they were impressed by her professionalism and detailed architectural drawings. (It seems there are some designers who do not provide adequate direction).

Our remodel entailed an update of the kitchen/living area/laundry room and baths. The entire lighting was redone as well; all new interior doors, baseboards, interior painting. The entire flooring of the house was redone. Although the flooring presented some frustrating difficulties, Janie was persistent (in a nice but assertive manner) with the flooring sub contractor to get the job done correctly.

We are happy with the end result and have received many compliments from friends who see the house. It is truly transformed from an unattractive, teeny rooms house into a flowing and comfortable space in which to live and entertain.

We highly recommend Janie & Studio 818."

"My husband surprised me with a visit from Studio 818 along with a proposed remodel of our kitchen. While most people would be elated by this news, I was nervous about the amount of work involved and who would manage the details of the job. We had been burned in the past by local contractors.

However, from the moment I met Janie and JP of Studio 818, I felt at ease. Janie is not only knowledgeable in design, but general construction as well. And, the questions she could not answer about construction, JP quickly offered his insight and experience in this area to fill in the gaps. Both Janie and JP listened carefully to my husband's and my desires, which didn't always line up, and offered practical recommendations while being conscientious about our budget.

Now, I'm all about staying on budget, but my tastes often lead me in the opposite direction. Thankfully, Janie is particularly strong in finding cost-effective alternatives to high-end finishes, fixtures, and other design elements. She has great connections with local and out-of-state manufacturers, and they all love her, which benefited my husband's wallet (most times!).

Throughout our kitchen remodel, which actually extended into our family room and dining area, Janie responded to inquires and issues within 24 hours and immediately when an issue was urgent in nature. We always felt supported and protected by Studio 818.

As the project came to a close, I was ecstatic to close the revolving door on all the workers, get rid of the dust, and finally regain normalcy in our lives. I was surprised, however, when the feelings of melancholy set in about not seeing Janie anymore. The girl is charming and fun, and she makes design exciting. A win-win in my book!"