We are proud to have built our business on referrals. Here's what some of our clients say about us:

"We are delighted with our extensive new lighting. Every room is stylish, creative, beautiful and a joy to experience. We spent years looking for the right lighting designer. Our home presented many lighting challenges and we'd already had some less than satisfactory experiences. When we saw Maaike's work at a friend's home, we knew we'd met a truly talented professional. As a result of careful planning, NBI Design and their exceptional team of contractors executed the project with the least amount of disruption. Any problem (and there were very few) was just a situation to be calmly resolved. Thank you, Maaike, for a thoroughly enjoyable and satisfying collaboration."

--- Barabara and Martin F., Los Gatos

"Thank you again for all of your help making our remodel happen. It was a pleasure working with you, NBI Design and your contractors. Your design for our kitchen has transformed not only the living space of our house, but also how we use it. As the project manager your oversight assured that all of the little details were taken care of, the construction went quickly and the end result was everything we dreamed of. You are a master at what you do and we look forward to working with you on our next home renovation project."

--- Nanci P., San Jose

"I cannot speak too highly of Maaike Linnenkamp. She combines the knowledge, skills and artistic ability to turn any space into just what it should be for your needs and personality, and does it "green". Somehow she understood what would make my kitchen unique and reflective of me as well as functional, bright and comfortable. Then, as project manager, she made it happen presto-chango, organizing her team of contractors to the hour, being present to supervise, and best of all -- she is a perfectionist about quality and detail -- what could be better?"

--- Lynn W., Los Gatos

"Maaike, it was a total pleasure to work with you. We tell all our friends and acquaintances that that was the best part of the whole remodeling experience. You were so attentive to every detail, starting with your detailed and tactful questions that got you acquainted with our personal habits, our needs, and our taste. You were so thorough,honest and so accurate about the cost and the time frame. Your talent as a designer coupled with your knowledge of every aspect of the construction, gave us total confidence in your judgement, and the end result proved it was warranted. You were so well organized! We loved that everything happened just on schedule as you had planned for it.

We also admired your ability to work with people, and your choice of contractors and craftsmen — all were not only so skilled and capable but also a pleasure to have around. We admired that you chose your workmen with that in mind, and we enjoyed hearing you get along so well with them, and make requests so tactfully, that they were willing to stay late or come early as a favor to you. We know that you only bring in people who respect and take direction well, and also who get along well with each other, and what a difference that made. The atmosphere here during our eight weeks of construction was always congenial, and everyone not only worked efficiently, but in a well coordinated and cooperative spirit. We loved how detail-oriented you were, and how you were able to think about so many little details that made everything not only look so good, but also be so easy and comfortable to use.

We loved the way you went about the planning and how easy you made the decision-making process by bringing us samples of tile, flooring, wood for cabinets, granite, paint color, etc. It saved us from hours of time and stress running around looking at too many places and samples. The choices you gave us were just right for decision making, so it wasn’t overwhelming for us.

Now our bathroom and living room are both not only gorgeous but also earth friendly, energy efficient, and easy to live in. The lighting is perfect for our needs, the color scheme and materials used are just right for our taste, and we enjoy them daily.

We have already recommended you to everyone who has seen our remodel, because all have asked for your name. From the minute people walk in our new front door they comment on how bright and light the entry way is ( you picked a door that fits perfectly with the architecture of this house, and found a way to create extra light with a window in the area above it.) Then when they walk into our living room and see the color, the soft lighting, and the fireplace treatment, they love it.

When they come upstairs to our new bathroom, they are really wowed by the amount of storage, the beauty of the cork floor, the natural tile, the stunning cabinetry , and the creative use of space. We ourselves are thoroughly enjoying the luxury, the beauty, the comfort, and the fact that it is so easy to keep clean! We are grateful to you every day!"

--- Lois and Rudy K., Los Gatos

Maaike is truly passionate about what she does. She takes time to understand one's personality, needs and budget constraints. She then gets involved in every aspect of the redesign, like it was her own home. Her design sense rooted in her European upbringing brings a refreshing elegance and simplicity to her designs. She presents you with wonderful options, design ideas and materials. She takes the trouble to source things that are suited for you, not just run-of-the-mill products. Each of her selections is unique and a stand-out.

Maaike's design solutions are simple and effective. She is honest, - often she will recommend a low cost option resulting in no revenue to her, just because she believes that it is a better option. On the other hand she never compromises on quality - no cheap workarounds.

Her ethics, honesty and overall approach to her design is reflected  in all her employees and even in her contractors. You never have to micro-manage anyone - they know their responsibilities and manage themselves. And if something is not up to Maaike's exacting standards, she will ensure it gets fixed immediately.

As a project manager Maaike keeps track of every expenditure and her quotes and invoices are very detailed and clear. You don't have to keep track of multiple vendors. She is a single point of contact, which saves a lot of time and stress.

Maaike is a very rare professional who has a great mix of qualities to help you with your home redesign. One has to be fortunate to find her, - I have and I am enjoying my redesigned home :)"

--- Rajesh K., San Ramon

"Maybe we could improve things some ... new carpet, we could paint the walls ... The old chair is comfy but the dog's been on it for five years now, so maybe a spiffy new chair. Even then, which carpet and where can we go to find it and which color should the walls be? Maybe a lamp, yes we could find that ... somewhere. Enter Maaike. She comes, asks some questions about how we live, sits there with her latte and looks around and comes up with an ingenious solution to everything. Don't get attached to that wall, it's going to go. New floors, doors, furniture, lights, niches, niches with lights - oh, it's so much fun! Did we mention lights? Maaike knows everything about lighting, you'll need a pick-up truck to bring over all her catalogs on lighting, but she'll narrow it down to a few and even we can choose from five - eventually, after a few more lattes. Maaike is the best you will ever find."

--- Kathy and Steve N., Los Gatos

"We felt deeply supported by Maaike in the transformation of our home. Our outdated 1920's cottage made poor use of lighting and windows, effectively cutting us off from the natural beauty all around us in our mountain setting. Maaike applied her instinctual knowledge of how to place windows, skylights and lighting systems to give our home life, natural light and connection to the great outdoors. She listened to our family's needs and helped us transform a funky office into our new dining room that is now the heart of family life and entertaining. Maaike also responded to our concerns about wanting to use the least toxic materials in our remodel. At every turn, she researched and coordinated the most environmentally and body friendly materials to use, making this a much easier remodel to live through.

Maaike's positive enthusiasm radiated from start to completion of our project and I can't imagine living through a remodel without her. She worked tirelessly on our behalf coordinating subcontractors and advocating for our needs. She has exquisite artistic taste and an infectious enthusiasm for the process of transforming homes.

Last but not least, when we look for someone to help us with something as personal as our home, I think it is important to have someone who is not only incredibly skilled but who truly cares as well. Maaike possesses this magical combination and we highly recommend her!"

--- Catherine C. and Brian W., Los Gatos

"Maaike is an interior designer and construction project manager who has mastered the equilibrium of beauty, form and function. She directed a small army of craftsmen and tradesmen to transform a functional but humdrum home office into a spectacular workplace, perfectly in tune with its surroundings in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

She has the vision and the perseverance that one needs to survive such a remodel. When unforeseen problems arose, as they always do, she was able to adjust and redeploy her resources so that the project advanced at a steady pace. We, of course, will work with her for all future projects"

---- Bonnie O., Los Gatos

"Maaike, I have never met anyone quite like you. You have treated my home as you would yours and poured yourself with heart and soul into remodeling my space. I think you have exquisite taste, a great sense of balance, and an open mind. You really think out of the box.

After many disappointing encounters with so-called professionals, I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with you. I really appreciate your integrity. What a combo! Who could ask for more? I love my “new” house, the tiling, kitchen, the different layers of lighting you designed. It all comes together. The colors are gorgeous, I keep walking through the spaces and enjoy every minute."

--- Mary Ann P., Santa Clara

"As this was my first remodeling experience, Maaik patiently coached me through the process. After an interview and walk through, she developed an amazingly accurate concept which took into consideration my Spanish Revival home, personal tastes, environmental concerns and my budget.

Since I wanted my kitchen to be as "green" as possible, Maaike did thorough and complete research into this area. All the technical drawings, including lighting plans were prepared by Maaike. I was especially impressed by her ability to solve problems and make the best use of small, unusual spaces such as my laundry/entry room.

Maaike also created a timeline for execution of the project and oversaw the entire construction, which created minimal disruption and allowed me to have use of my kitchen within a month.

She was able to envision design changes, which created a more efficient and beautiful space. The completed kitchen blends seamlessly into the rest of the house and is viewed by everyone as a wonderful improvement to the home.

I am thrilled with the result.

--- Lynn R., San Jose

However, much of the success of a remodel depends on having a dependable team of contractors to work with. So we think you should know what they say about us as well ...

"We have worked with NBI Design for several years and it has been a pleasure. Maaike is an innovative designer who always brings something new and interesting to each job. She is always pleasant to work with and very professional. Her style of design is refreshing and new, with qualities many homeowners would embrace. We hope to continue our relationship with this very valuable designer Maaike Linnenkamp."

--- Steve S., Owner of Tiling Company

"I work with many Interior Designers but none of them have your skills in preparing the drawings and designing the details for custom cabinetry and furniture. I enjoy working for you because you are very knowledgeable, approachable and dependable."

--- Brian P., Cabinetry and Furniture Maker

"I have worked with Maaike since the inception of her company. I try to never miss an opportuniy to work with her. Maaike has a great eye for detail, she is very organized and strives to keep a productive yet comfortable atmosphere at her jobsites. Lastly, I take great pride in having worked on one of her bathroom projects that ended up in a major interior design magazine!"

--- Reid C., Carpenter

"Thank you for bringing me on to your various remodels. It is always a pleasure to work with you. You are extremely well organized and that combined with a great attitude makes it very enjoyable for the entire staff to work you. We are looking forward to many more projects in the future with you."

--- Eric B., Plumber