testimonials

“We interviewed four staging companies for our development project in Sausalito and chose Victoria for the job. We were extremely impressed with her creativity and understanding of the market for high end buyers. Victoria’s ideas were clever and unique to our property. She is extremely professional and easy to work with and I highly recommend her services.”

Bruce Burman, Vice President – Jazz Builders Inc. San Rafael

“Victoria has helped me beyond measure by designing living spaces that I love being in. Each room beautifully reflects my taste and personality. Her sense of style, color, detail and balance is exceptional – refreshingly modern, yet never overdone or contrived. On top of that, she is an absolutely delightful person who exudes professionalism, warmth and enthusiasm.”

Laurie Favoro, interior client, San Rafael

 
“Working with Victoria on a variety of projects, in completely different environments, has been a delight. She has an innate sense of uniqueness of setting and has the ability to honor it. Victoria’s sense of color is truly an extraordinary gift and she’s a real professional – one could even say she’s the best sort of perfectionist!” George and Teta Collins, interior clients

Kentfield, Point Reyes and Hawaii

“Wow! You do an amazing job staging. My sellers find you easy to work with, your taste and sense of style is exceptional and you really understand how to add value to any property you touch and get the best results. You and your team are the recipe for success. Thank you for the added value you always bring to my listings.”

Lori Odisio, Realtor

“I can't say enough wonderful things about Victoria. Her taste is superb and she is such a joy to work with. Her projects are expertly done and on time. Five stars!”

Nancy Tornga, Interior, Ross

“What a superb job you did as project manager and stager of my home – it could not have looked better! The colors you chose really sparked the interior; just as important is your space planning, furniture choice and accessorizing. Bravo!”

Deborah Loft, staging, San Anselmo

“Victoria has an amazing eye for color! She is always able to capture a room's essence. She can walk into a room and find the perfect color that works from daylight to evening seamlessly. She always combines beauty and function with a poetic ease. She mixes a European refinement with a Californian casualness eloquently. Victoria combines her European sense of history and refinement with a touch of whimsy that always elates all!”

Kristen Powell, home and business owner - staging and interior: Kentfield, Larkspur and San Rafael

“Over and over again, I ask Victoria to prepare and stage my listings for sale or help a client with the interior of their home. Over and over again, I'm awe-struck by her imagination, creativity, sense of color and style in the spectacular work she produces. Victoria is the most inspiring designer I have come across in this industry - her work is exceptional. She always gives of her best and achieves amazing results for my clients and she does so, in a professional and pleasurable way for everyone involved. She has my complete trust when it comes to design and is a dependable member of my team. I cannot recommend her services more highly.”

Christine Christiansen, Realtor

“We have been fortunate to have worked with Victoria on various projects including staging two homes, a retail business set up and a home remodel. Each project was exquisitely done and looked stunningly beautiful. She was meticulous in detail and easy to work with. To top it off she really listens to what a client wants to achieve and the market calls for and she translates that into a masterpiece. I will be using her services in any other design and staging projects in the future.”

Ron Chin, staging, interiors and retail design
Mill Valley, Sausalito, San Francisco

“Victoria transformed our enjoyment of home (and in some ways our inner landscape) through her multilayered , harmonious and inspiring use of color, design, and natural environment. My husband and I had lost sight of aspects of our interior surroundings from years of raising children, accumulating items and several moves. Victoria elevated our home to a more sophisticated , simplified, warm, and beautiful level which we and guests continue to appreciate, day by day.”

Colleen Russell, interior, Bend Oregon, Forest Knolls

“Victoria did an amazing job staging our home for sale but it was the cosmetic upgrades before the staging, that made the project so rewarding. With the changes she advised us to make and the staging, the house looked stunningly beautiful and every room is a delight. We were able to attract several interested buyers and achieved a higher price than we had anticipated”

Don Kneller and Pat Arean, staging, San Rafael

“Victoria’s amazing staging is always stunning, always impeccable, with attention to detail that is unsurpassed. She has an amazing eye for color. To hire her is to hire a genius, whether you’re looking for color consultation, preparing your house for selling, or simply decorating your new home in style – to hire Victoria is to hire a master of house beautiful!”

Diane Andrews, Realtor

“Victoria gets me excited about my house again. She sees fresh and dynamic ways to mix existing pieces that gives them a renewed energy and purpose. And, when it’s time to buy something new, she tells me precisely what it is, where to get it and how much it will cost. Her sense of resourceful design is unerring and she’s a joy to work with.”

Susan Keller, interior , San Rafael

“The greatest testimony to the artfulness and creativity that Victoria possesses, is that a photograph of the staged family room is the wallpaper on my computer! Some people feel sad when they sell their home - I felt a sense of joy and satisfaction that it was so well turned out for the occasion. The house looked stunning. ‘Awesome Transformation’ are two words that most accurately describe the change from a home that looked rather tired and neglected to that of a warm and stlish oasis. I am an optimist but even with that, Victoria’s work far exceeded my expectations.”

Alexis McBride, staging, San Rafael

“Victoria Hamilton-Rivers makes a fabulous contribution to the home selling team. She displays a special skill in communicating creative ideas and exciting options about property preparation to sellers. At the same time, she clearly respects their home, taste and values. Victoria blends her experience as a fine interior designer, her splendid color awareness and her sense of spatial harmony to create beautiful transformations in the homes she prepares for sale. Buyers, sellers and agents alike, fall in love with the look and feeling she creates with her interior magic!”

Sharron Daeley, Realtor.

“I’m very glad that I decided to have my home staged and that I chose Victoria to do the staging. It isn’t easy handing over one’s home to somebody else but not only does Victoria produce an amazing result, she guides you through the process so you’re comfortable getting there. Her exceptional skills resulted in multiple offers over list price with a 30-day close. I couldn’t have wished for more and I’m glad I put my trust in her!”

John Redmond, staging,- San Francisco

“What a fantastic work of art you produced! It’s like having a magic wand in your favorite fairy Godmother’s hand. Your dreams and vision realized the sale of our beloved home of 53 years. Thank you!”

Betsy Ann Sutcliffe, staging , Mill Valley

“Victoria is a real talent and takes staging to a new level. She has a great attention to detail and can simply transform the way a house looks. Her finished product makes a dramatic difference in the way buyers respond to a property and the price they’re willing to pay.”

Bernard Link, Realtor

“Victoria captures the soul of a home and translates that in to a truly saleable commodity. Her talents set a new mark well above the ordinary.”

Daniel Lawson, Realtor

“We recently purchased a house in Tiburon that Victoria worked her magic on. We were so impressed with her sense of style that my husband and I wanted to take the place exactly as it was presented! After purchasing, we hired Victoria to stage our old home for sale and again, we were bowled over by the transformation and results she produced. Our home had good bones but Victoria made it utterly irresistible. She produces really exceptional work that appeals to and inspires everyone who sees it. She creates environments that you just don’t want to leave! Whether you are selling or just wanting to get your home the way you know it could be, Victoria is all you need and is worth every dollar.”

Kirsty Ellis, staging, Tiburon

“I am an architect practicing throughout the Bay Area for over 35 years. I first met Victoria when my wife and I put our Mill Valley home on the market. She immediately identified both the strengths and weaknesses of our interior “design,” which frankly had become a big hodge - podge. First she completely changed our interior colors with a palette she had developed and refined over many years. We’ve since borrowed that same color palette in two subsequent homes and never tire of it. Next she edited down our many art objects which had created a clutter and therefore had lost impact. The net result was a complete transformation of our home. I was so pleased with the results that I’ve used here talents on some of my commercial projects, also with great success.”

Colin Russell, homeowner, Mill Valley & Forest Knolls

“Her work is brilliant with excellent sense of color and design. She is an original in a world of design that is often impractical and stamped out of a cookie cutter.”

Bethany Andrews, interior client, Muir Beach

“I applaud your beautiful styling of my mother’s Eichler home of over 50 years. You came highly recommended and I can see why – the house looked crisp, modern, clean and delightful. I was moved to see your delicate balance of approachable design with a slight edge. The artistry and sensitivity you provided made the house sing in a concert that brings the outside and inside spaces together in a crescendo of freshness. Thanks to your skills, we were able to gain the result that we’d hoped for.”

Shelley Munson, staging, San Rafael

“Victoria identifies a person's aesthetic and guides her clients in their choice of color, design, fabrics and artwork, the end result being warm, comfortable surroundings that define the client.”

Sylvia Tocchini, interior, Sausalito

“Victoria's refreshing, professional, courteous and thoroughly enjoyable to work with. She takes great care with the smallest details and it shows. She listens to the agent and owner and transforms the home with everyone in mind; often with a bit of whimsy but always with sophistication. I'm convinced she's the only one who understands beach houses. I'm always proud to present her finished work to buyers!”

Debra Allen, Realtor

“You should no more attend a black tie event in a paper bag than present a home without having Victoria dress it properly! Her aesthetic ensures wide universal appeal and clearly energizes the market to respond positively. She’s a pleasure to work with and you can trust her direction - I do for the interior of my own home as well.”

Mark Rushford, Realtor and interior, Sausalito

“I don’t use the word genius lightly. Victoria is a genius! Her power to transform spaces is nothing short of astonishing and her taste is perfect. At almost lightning speed and with amazing focus, Victoria can turn a humdrum interior into something gorgeous, a work of art. Designing spaces is one of the most exacting art forms, requiring a mastery of color, proportion and a daunting spectrum of materials. Victoria is just such a master – a true artist and visionary.”

Lisa Swanson, Staging and Interior, Mill Valley and Sausalito

“Victoria walks on water as she can transform any property. Her magic is consistent and formidable. She is smart, delightful and has a true sense of style.”

Tina McArthur, Realtor

“Thank you Victoria for making our house look so good and show so well. I think your treatment really eliminated any concerns over a quirky floor plan and the overall look and the result we were able to achieve, were terrific and beyond our expectations.”

Jeanette and Steve, Staging, Mill Valley

“Victoria your vision and artistry enchants the eye and soul. Thank you for sharing your very special magic and for getting me such an outstanding result!”

Patrick, staging , Greenbrae

“Thank you for all you did! Everything looked amazing! You captured our essence and the joy of our home – it was a work of art and the return on our investment thanks to your efforts, was fantastic.”

Andrew and Cecilia Hoyt, staging, San Rafael

“Victoria Hamilton-Rivers is one of the most talented designers I have had the privilege to work with. Her impeccable attention to detail, exquisite sense of style is unparalleled. The brilliant transformation of a family home was without peer – an effort for which I will remain ever grateful.”

Heidi Kennedy, interior - Palo Alto and Menlo Park

“Victoria is both an artist and a story teller. Her unique design choices provide interesting narratives while her color choices evoke exactly the right mood. Most importantly she visualizes each property in its entirety, rather than an assortment of rooms. The result is a very cohesive and powerful presentation. Victoria’s creativity and talent make her an invaluable partner in effectively playing to a property’s strengths while downplaying any weaknesses.”

Courtney Whitaker, Realtor

“Victoria’s accomplishments with my listings have been very impressive. She hits all the right notes and her furniture, artwork and sense of color are simply gorgeous. The results we’ve been able to achieve because of her involvement, went beyond our expectations.”

Colleen Fitzpatrick, Realtor

“Victoria staged our home magnificently. With exquisite sense of color and eye for overall impression, she creates a seamless and beautiful flow from room to room, indoors and out. She managed to create warm, inviting spaces in even the most challenging areas and the results speak for themselves. In a difficult market we found our buyers in the first three days and had an executed purchase agreement over list price two weeks later!”

Susan Aronovsky, Staging,- Tiburon

“The house looks beautiful and showed amazingly well. Thank you so much for everything you did, your professionalism and pulling it all off in such a short amount of time! We are so impressed. So much so, in fact, that we wish you could help us decorate our new home in Fresno!”

Jenny and Shawn Hersevoort, staging - Sausalito

“Victoria has the innate ability to create stylish and stunning transformations. She adds a special kind of “aesthetic magic” to every home she touches!”

Candace Nordstrom, Realtor

“I can say without hesitation that Victoria Hamilton-Rivers is one of the most capable and talented interior designers/home stagers in our market. Her design ideas and solutions are tasteful and cost effective. I have found that my listings that are properly staged by her sell for significantly more money than poorly staged or empty houses and in a much shorter time period. I would happily recommend Victoria’s services to any of my clients who are seeking superior results.”

Thomas Dreyer, Realtor

“You only have one chance to make a positive first impression and I’d trust Victoria in making that any day.”

Kevin Patsel, Realtor Manager

“I definitely consider Victoria a valuable and integral part of my listing team. Her reliability, “can do” attitude and good humor has maintained my loyalty. Having worked with her on many projects over several years, I can tell prospective sellers with great confidence, that her staging is a key component of any successful sale in a challenging market.”

Carol Olrich, Realtor

“Victoria's unique style and choice of furniture and accessories highlight the property in the most attractive way, making it feel larger, brighter and more inviting. Her artistic approach brings into the picture that "Wow" factor that sells the property - whether it's strategically placed mirrors, recommendation for accent colors or custom designed art work. Hours of creating different design sketches lead to orchestrating that one final version that makes each house filled with life and warmth - that one final version that makes buyers fall in love with the property, and to pay premium price for.”

Elizabeth Igudesman, Realtor

“Your professional staging of our house was inspired, thorough and absolutely maximized the appeal of the property. We appreciated the care and attention to detail during the process. From start to finish your work had vision and flair and we were fortunate to reap the benefits of your expertise.”

Roger and Jill Denny, staging,- Novato

“Much of what appeals to buyers is subliminal. They often are not sure why a house feels right, they just know it when they feel it. This “feeling” is what Victoria excels at creating. Victoria’s designs are unmistakably among the best in the industry.”

Julie Wright, Designer/Developer , Marin County

“My husband and I can’t say enough about Victoria’s work. I am positive that her staging helped us sell our home quickly and at a premium at what everyone agreed, was a tricky time to sell. She has since helped us with the interior design of our new home and it’s outstanding and makes us very proud.”

Karyn and Jeff Flynn, staging and interior design, Marin

“Victoria and her team are amazing to work with. The transformations made to homes with her furnishings and her amazing eye for detail are incredible. Her professionalism and wonderful client relations are very much appreciated too. I can honestly say that I truly believe Victoria’s staging, has helped sell my listings much faster and at a higher price than those without. Hands down – she is worth every penny.”

Christina McNair, Realtor

“Victoria makes every home she stages fresh, polished, appealing and inviting. She brings sellers a high return on their staging investment for a quick and profitable sale.”

Susan Van Liere, Realtor

“Game changer – that’s what Victoria Hamilton-Rivers is! Whatever you thought that your home might get in terms of sales price and/or the speed in which it sells, can be achieved and then some, with the magic of Victoria’s sense of color and staging skills. We had previously tried to sell our home for over six months with another realtor and stager without any success. There was therefore some reluctance on our part when our new realtor team strongly recommended engaging Victoria’s services particularly as many people had told us that our home looked great even before Victoria got involved. In hindsight, switching teams proved to be an excellent decision and we were blown away by the transformation. With Victoria’s vision and staging, our home went from being great to Game Changing and with that shift came multiple offers and the result we’d always wanted.”

Corte and Celeste Bishop, homeowners – San Rafael