Google reviewers rate BY Design Home Staging 4.9 out of 5 based on 162 reviews, with the owner responding to 94 percent of them. Clients frequently highlight the team's professionalism, clear communication, and ability to provide practical advice during consultations or full staging setups. Many note that the services help properties sell quickly, often receiving multiple offers shortly after listing. However, a few low-star reviews criticize the company for being difficult to work with, using inexpensive furniture, and having pricing that does not match the perceived quality.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 162 reviews (98% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 162 Google reviews (149 with written comments, 15 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 94% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 29, 2026.
Service: Home Staging Service serving San Antonio, Texas.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
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jjjkcanadaLocal Guide · 27 reviews
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I highly recommend this staging company! They did a “Walk & Talk” consultation with one of my sellers and helped her make the most of what she already had in her home. They gave her clear, practical advice on what to put away, what to move, and how to arrange each space so the home would photograph beautifully and show at its best.
My seller followed their recommendations, and the results speak for themselves. In a very challenging market, with other homes in the neighborhood sitting on the market, we received a full-price offer from the very first buyer who saw the home—within two days of listing—and closed in less than 30 days!
As a Realtor, I know how important presentation is, and having a professional stager help sellers see their home through a buyer’s eyes can make a tremendous difference. I will absolutely continue recommending them to my clients.
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Thank you so much, Jennifer! We loved partnering with you and your seller on this occupied home staging consultation. Our goal with a Walk & Talk is to help homeowners make the most of what they already have while looking at the home through a buyer's eyes. Hearing that the very first buyer made a full-price offer within two days of listing — especially in this market — is such an incredible result! Thank you for trusting our recommendations and allowing us to be part of getting the home market-ready. We loved working with you and look forward to partnering on more San Antonio listings!
I had such a great experience working with BY Design Home Staging, especially Selina! She was incredibly professional, responsive, and so easy to work with throughout the entire process. She was always happy to answer my questions and even reworked different packages to make sure I felt completely confident with the options.
The staging looked absolutely beautiful, and we received so many compliments from agents who came through the home. The entire staging process was a breeze, and the results truly exceeded my expectations. Within less than 48 hours of the home being on the market, we received a full-price offer!
I highly recommend BY Design and will absolutely use them again in the future!
Response from the owner · a month ago
Erica, thank you so much for the kind words! It was truly a pleasure working with you and staging your beautiful lakefront home. We’re so happy to hear how many compliments the staging received, but even happier that you received a full-price offer within 48 hours! That is exactly the kind of result we love to see. Thank you for trusting BY Design with your home and congratulations!!
Truck driver was dangerously tailgating me on the highway. Can’t imagine trusting them with my home when I can’t even trust them on the highway.
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Safety is our absolute highest priority, and we take any reports of reckless driving extremely seriously. We want to investigate this immediately to ensure our drivers are upholding our strict safety standards.Could you please reach out to us directly at 210-722-1633 or [email protected] with the date, time, location, or any identifying details of the truck? We would appreciate the opportunity to address this with the specific driver involved. Thank you for helping us keep our community safe.
I am writing this review as the individual who is selling our home. The realtor sent this company to 'stage' our home and get it ready to list.
This was totally NOT what I was expecting. Of course, if I had perhaps read the part of the message that said it was a consultation maybe I would have felt better about it. (Although the site here says it's a home staging service - nothing about consultation.) Some of the 'suggestions' the person gave me would require me to go out and purchase items. I just don't have the time or the money for something like that that I would (hopefully) only be using for a little while. That, combined with the need to pack up my life and eliminate all personality in my house, I will now:
• never be able to find anything I need before we move (because most likely it will be at the storage unit), and
• need to move the majority of my household to a storage unit and then move it all back before we move
With stagings we have had done in the past with other homes we have sold, the stager actually came first to see what needed to be done and then brought items that would supplement what I didn't have on hand. The beds will not be made using the 'bed recipe' because I don't have tons of pillows or neutral bedspreads/quilts. I can make them look nice but they will not look like you just walked into a hotel room.
Response from the owner · a month ago
Sherri, we’re sorry to hear that the consultation wasn’t what you were expecting.
The service scheduled was an occupied home staging consultation, which is focused on walking through the home and providing recommendations to help prepare it for photos, showings, and potential buyers. Suggestions such as decluttering, removing personal items, adjusting furniture, and preparing bedrooms are all common parts of the staging process.
We understand that these recommendations can feel very personal when they involve a home you’re actively living in. The intention is never to criticize how someone lives or to take away what makes a home feel like their own. Rather, when preparing a home for sale, our role is to offer an outside perspective on how it may be presented so prospective buyers can more easily envision themselves in the space.
All of the suggestions provided during a consultation are simply recommendations, and homeowners are always free to decide what feels realistic and appropriate for them. We also offer additional staging services that can include bringing furnishings and accessories into an occupied home, but those services are separate from the consultation that was scheduled.
We’re sorry there was a disconnect between the service you anticipated and the consultation provided. Our stager’s goal was to professionally provide the service requested and offer recommendations that would help position your home as strongly as possible for the market.
We appreciate your feedback and hope this provides a little more context around the purpose of the consultation and the recommendations that were made.
From the start to finish we have had nothing but excellent service all around. Our home had three offers on the first day it hit the market. Definitely worth the investment.
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Thank you, Michelle, for sharing your experience with us! Congratulations on receiving three offers on the first day your home hit the market! We truly appreciate you trusting BY Design Home Staging to help showcase your home, and we're so glad you found the investment worthwhile. Best wishes as you continue your selling journey!
It was a great experience working with BY Design! We are an interior design firm and typically don't need to hire stagers for our projects. We normally source all furniture and furnishings for our clients' homes. In this case, we completed a remodel and the homeowners did not want to purchase furniture. We needed furniture and decor for our professional photoshoot and BY Design came in clutch! I'm very particular about the furniture and decor we select for our clients, so I was a little nervous. But, I was very impressed with the style of furniture and accessories they used for this project...just beautiful! Colleen and her team were so professional and pleasant. I will definitely be using BY Design for future projects that may need staging.
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Melissa! We loved working with you on this project and are so happy the staging aligned with your vision and helped make the photoshoot a success. We look forward to collaborating again in the future!
We had an amazing experience working with BY Design Home Staging for one of our new vacation rentals at NEST. Their team completely transformed the space in just 2 days and brought the perfect balance of Texas charm, luxury, and livability to the home.
Every room felt intentional, warm, elevated, and guest-ready while still feeling comfortable and authentic. They truly understand how to create a space that photographs beautifully but also feels inviting in person.
The process was seamless, the team was professional and efficient, and the final result exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend BY Design for anyone looking to elevate a property and make it stand out.
Response from the owner · 5 months ago
Paige, thank you so much for your review and recommendation! We absolutely loved working on your vacation rental at NEST and bringing that blend of Texas charm, luxury, and comfort to life.
We’re so happy to hear the space feels both elevated and inviting, that’s always our goal. Looking forward to seeing the property thrive!
By Design Home Staging did a fantastic job. This home sold quickly once they put their finishing touches on it. The designer seemed to know just what needed to be done. The homeowner was thrilled with the staging.
Cathy Vise
Phyllis Browning Company
Response from the owner · 5 months ago
Thank you, Cathy, for your review! We’re so glad to hear the staging made such a strong impact and helped the home sell quickly. It’s wonderful to know both you and the homeowner were thrilled with the results. We truly appreciate the opportunity to work with you!
We just worked with BY Design for an in home consultation to generate ideas on furniture, decor, and general design options. WOW. Matt was so amazing - he had such great ideas and brought up options we had never considered. He incorporated our design styles into everything he recommended and we are so excited to start setting up our home. Our two hour session was all we needed, and we are so glad we did it! We love BY Designs!
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Thank you so much for this wonderful review Joshua! We’re so glad you had a great experience with Matt- he truly has a gift for bringing fresh ideas to life while keeping everything aligned with your style. We're so excited to see it all come together. Thank you for trusting us with your home!
By Design is truly exceptional at what they do. I’ve partnered with them on several of my listings, and each time my sellers have been incredibly impressed and pleased with the outcome. Their team is professional, kind, and patient throughout the entire process. Thank you for taking such great care of my clients. I look forward to working together again on my next listing!
Response from the owner · 7 months ago
Thank you so much, LaPorcha! We truly appreciate your continued trust in us. It means everything to know your clients feel well taken care of. We love partnering with you and look forward to many more successful listings together!