What Others are Saying About Our Services
"Thank you Kim for the wonderful "makeover" you've given our home inspite of the contstraints we placed on time and budget. Your professional knowledge, understanding and flexibility made working with you such an enjoyable experience. You truly have a lot of talent and great skills which are reflected in the outstanding work that you do. Well done! I will definitely recommend you to all my friends".
Homeowner, Carmel Valley

My junk + Kim Schindler’s talent = Beauty
"I am happy to report Kim, did a great job. Over the years I have bought lots of stuff that I liked but had no idea how it would go together. It took Kim a matter of hours to figure it out. My bedroom is now a refuge, not only is it tranquil but romantic.. It’s fun having a room to show off and be proud of. I’ve always admired others ability and wished I had a little. With Kim, all I had to do is say “Go for it, let your imagination kick into gear.” The final result far exceeds my expectations. If you want a positive outcome just ask Kim."
Homeowner, El Cajon, California

"I had seen Kim's work at our friend’s house and was impressed with her creativity on such a small budget. I agreed to have her do my office, and told her to have “free reign”. I returned to a new office using my existing things. Kim walked through my home and picked things from different rooms and brought them all together. I was overwhelmed with the outcome. It’s nice to know a woman with so much talent. I recommend her services to anyone who wants a million dollar makeover for pennies."
Homeowner, El Cajon, California


"I interviewed a number of certified professional stagers in preparation for placing my home on the market. I chose Kim because she listened to my needs and designed a program that perfectly met them. Kim proposed extremely creative designs and selected high quality furnishings for my home. As it turned out, I actually sold my house before I had listed it with a real estate agent! Kim has close working relationships with local contractors. They provided high quality remodeling work at competitive prices while meeting a short deadline. Kim also has strong work ethics. She was responsive to my requests, always met her deadlines, and was flexible with last minute changes. Kim's design solution and staging services for my home was an exceptional value."
Dr. S., Rancho Bernardo

"Thank you Kim!
You truly indeed have a gift for designing, coordinating colors, arranging furniture, making use of existing pieces, and offering ideas for accommodating trouble-some areas. I strongly believe in continuous improvement in both mind and body, but you have added a new dimension, the world of design and decorating! I am also going to tell my friend about our experience with Centsible Decorating. I am sure she will be contacting you. You are the best!
Homeowner, Coronado, CA

Dear Kim:
Thank you for providing such a wonderful decorating plan for my completely empty home! You were so much fun to work with, you listened to my requests and you came up with something fantastic. The colors you chose are spectacular and the furnishings you helped me find look gorgeous. And you did it all on my tiny, tiny, first-time homeowner’s budget. Hiring you was the best thing I’ve done for my new home—you are extremely talented!
Homeowner, San Diego

I have a fantastic story to tell. I am a part time real estate investor. I had my remodeled, but empty, home on the market for 30 days. It was very nice but it needed furniture and some decorating to catch a buyer’s eye. I hired Kim on a Wednesday and she was at my home that Thursday and Friday staging it. As Kim was putting the final touches on my home, a realtor and potential buyer showed up. As soon as the buyer stepped into my house she said it was the one! I received a FULL ASKING PRICE offer within hours. We are now in escrow!!! I truly believe Kim and her staging sold my house and I want to thank her and Marsha soooooo much. I will definitely call Kim BEFORE I list my next house.
Tina B., San Diego, CA

Dear Kim,
For some time now I have been meaning to send you a formal "Thank You" for the all the wonderful changes you made in our home. I only wish I had found you sooner. Coming back into the master bedroom after you and Marsha transformed it was like Christmas morning! I couldn't believe my eyes! You accomplished in just a few hours what I had been trying to do for 2 years since moving into the house.
When you worked in the master bathroom I honestly did not expect much of a change since it is a "tract home" bathroom but again, I was floored by the changes you made and the end result. It is beautiful. The living room and dining areas now feel warm and welcoming and I can finally stop expending energy trying to give the rooms a "finished" look. I can stop wasting time and money buying things that end up in a garage sale - it turns out I had everything I needed, and my husband is happy about that! But the best part, the very best part is that it is our home, with our stuff, and not some overpriced designer's idea of what our home should be. You're creative eye and amazing talent turned our house, finally, into a home. Thank you!

Lydia & Chris Jensen
San Clemente, California

I hired Kim to stage my Alpine home. When I met Kim, I was amazed at all the suggestions she had for putting my home on the market. Kim is very professional. She has a lot of great ideas and knows how to listen to her client’s needs and ideas. She knows how to inspire and is very honest if something will work or not. I have a lot of trust and respect for her. She provides a great service and I’m looking forward to working with her again real soon! In fact, we are discussing decorating ideas for my new home!! Thanks Kim for all your help!
Kathi Wilkinson, Alpine, California

I recently hired Kim Schindler to organize my home. After interviewing other professional organizers, I decided to hire Kim based upon her professionalism and good communication skills. I am a busy professional and I returned home each night to a clear list of tasks and a status update. Kim was easy to reach and very flexible with regard to schedules, special needs and working around my houseful of animals. Each night I dropped an update to Kim via email received prompt and clear responses. Kim worked well with my staff with regard to sensitive paperwork, etc. I highly recommend Centsible Decorating!
Homeowner, San Diego

Dear Kim:
Thank you for your staging services! We are really happy with all the results. We really appreciate all of your good ideas and your willingness to work with what we had. When we interview other stagers, we felt you had an enthuisiam that the others did not! Your staging made our house have personality instead of a "canned product" look. We also appreciate your FREE initial consultation and your prices were very affordable. You have a very good use of colors that hid that hideous wall color choice of previous owner around the upstairs vanity. We were thrilled to not only receive an offer for our house but 2! We are currently closing escrow and received $3,000 above asking price!
The lady who is buying it seems
to like it very much, and we are sure your staging went a long way in
influencing her. Thanks again Kim!
Peter & Augusta, La Jolla, CA

Dear Kim:
Thank you for the amazing job that you did on my home! When I saw your website, it appeared to be exactly what I had been looking for. I had interviewed other designers, however, when I met you, I immediately knew that you were exactly what I needed to upgrade my house from "stark white" to something with creativity. I just want you to know that I have never had a house that feels so put together! It has gone from a basic house to a beautiful home! Working with you has been such a wonderful experience! It is amazing how you can come into my house and use items I already have and turn it into a “Model” home. Thanks again and I will refer anyone to Centsible Decorating who is looking for this type of service!!
Cinda Todd, Santee

"When the market has slowed down and the surplus of condos and homes on the market is soaring, how do you engineer an offer on your property in less than 10 days? Ask Kim to stage your property! My house listed and 8 days later I had an offer. During that time five individuals expressed an interest in my property, two viewed the property multiple times and one made an offer. You can't sell it if you can't get them in the door and Kim's staging brought them in. I tend to agree with those who believe that "chance favors the prepared". I prepared well by hiring Kim. I hope you do too!"
Thanks again Kim!
Dr. G. San Diego, CA