We Work Hard & Aim to Please
"Mario & Christian helped transform three of my homes into something I only dreamed of.
They first turned our boring 50’s ranch house into a retro-cool party pad. Their color choices of aqua-blue and yellow were the perfect counterpoint to the home’s slick stainless steel accents and sandblasted wood ceiling. Brought to life with these fun new colors, our home was featured in “Atomic Ranch” magazine!
Next, I purchased a home in Silverlake, California. With a limestone green Venetian plaster finish, our dining room feels like it should be in Italy. Everybody who walks in immediately says ‘ooo…’ while rubbing their hands over our beautiful walls. Thanks for the tip guys!
Later I then moved to the Hollywood hills, about a mile underneath the famous ‘Hollywood’ sign. For our classic Mediterranean home, Mario & Christian helped us choose a scrumptious palette of ochre, butterscotch, cream and honey. The results were simply delicious!”
Anthony E.
"I remember the first day when I moved into my condominium – the walls were off white, the cottage ceiling wa s white and the carpet – RED!! I splattered some different color paint samples on the wall thinking one would jump out and bring some life to my home. Unfortunately all I got was a headache from trying to make up my mind.
A friend suggested that I call Mario. As soon as I described my hopeless dilemma he immediately had some suggestions! I told him that I wanted something to take notice away from the ceiling – he knew exactly what colors I could use to blend from the walls to the ceiling. He told me to steer away from the traditional white ceiling. It resulted in distracting attention away from the cottage cheese above and flows from the open kitchen into the dining room and throughout the living room!
I also wanted some style in the bedroom. His creativity was multi faceted – not only in color, but in mixing tone, texture and pattern, incorporating a clever design… everyone comments how they love the stripes of color and the 2 tone wash and how well each color tone compliments the red carpet as well! I couldn’t wait to call him 6 months later to tell him that Oprah had a designer on her show – featuring the same style and design he had suggested – and I had it first!!
Thank you guys for all your suggestions – it created a feeling of style and comfort.
I love coming home!!"
Aaron S.
"I’m an architect and deal with colors all the time so i thought this would be easy for me to select the colors for my own home. Working with a blank canvas is a lot different than working with a home that already has carpets, fabrics, tile and so on and making everything look great.
I’ve use’ d Mario & Chris at Paintingathome for both of my homes as well as my apartment buildings with fantastic results! I20love the way they not only use color but also textures, and how everything works and coordinates well.
I Iove Hawaii and so for my home in Las Vegas, they went with a south sea theme. They used Venetian plaster in 2 colors, one blue/green which reminds me of the waters around the islands and a salmon/red which contrast beautifully with all the other colors, which adds another layer of texture and looks superb! The colors are vivid and soothing.
They also chose the exterior color for my apartment building and what a difference. The color compliments my roof perfectly! Never noticed the roof before. Funny thing, an apartment building down the block copied my building colors after the painting was done on my building!
Thanks again Mario & Chris!"
James F.
"Having lived in about 20 homes, the easy part is buying them. The hard part is decorating them…especially the colors! Paint can make or break a project, and most people don’t have the right ‘eye’ for color. Thank goodness for Mario…who can create special colors just by looking at a room. He gave me the most beautiful background for my home, and made it look like it came right out of a design magazine!"
Pat R.
"Architectural Fine Finishes did a tremendous job of coming to the rescue and getting our midcentury historical restoration back on track after having to terminate an absent designer/project manager whose subs were quite literally destroying our home as they were being paid to put it together. Mario, Chris, and their crew came in and began the painstaking process of removing poor work that included water intrusion, and during the course of our work together they transformed our home into what we had always hoped it would be. Throughout the process they were extremely collaborative and detail-oriented, all the while doing a terrific job of balancing budget and specific corrective & aesthetic concerns. We couldn’t recommend Architectural Fine Finishes highly enough if you care about the beauty and longevity of your home, and want it done right the first time. Thanks guys!"
Erick F.
"Mario and his son Christian are the very best. They remodeled my garage and did an amazing job. Gave me so many great ideas and did over and above everything I wanted. Wonderful trustworthy people. They definitely made my garage “My Happy Place”
Glenda F.
"We hired Mario to do a paint remodel for us. We explained what we wanted and the look we were going for, he not only executed it with the highest level of professionalism but he also became a friend. We would hire him again in a heartbeat. Mario takes great pride in his work and goes the extra mile for whom ever he's working with."
Jayne C.
"The Best!!! We have been working with Architectural Fine Finishes for several years now. They have done many projects for us and as always, they turn out beautiful. Chris and Mario are always very courteous, helpful, and detail oriented (which is great for someone as picky as me!). We would recommend them 100 times over."
Lisa M.
"100% absolutely recommended. After a brief consultation of the work needed, I scheduled a time/date for the job. Chris showed up on time and was very professional. He went over the project once more, explained his action plan and soon began. In my hallway, there was wall and paint damage from new furniture being moved to the back of the house (caused by delivery). Chris was able to repair these dents/scratches in the wall and repaint it beautifully like new. I will definitely hire Architectural Fine Finishes for some of my home projects in the near future."
John M.
"We hired Mario and his team at AFF to update our master bathroom which was still composed of builder grade materials since the home was built in 2001. We couldn't be happier with his vision and ideas for the project! The materials they chose and we agreed upon were very high quality and beautifully matched. He and his team took the bathroom down to the studs and floorboards and redesigned the room to have more useable space, a much larger glass-enclosed shower with multiple shower heads, and a beautiful tub and fixtures.
His team was very courteous and worked around our schedule so as not to intrude too much on our day to day living. They cleaned up after every day and made sure we were satisfied at each step of the process. We are very picky and tough customers and they were patient and caring in everything they did.
We are extremely happy with Mario and his team at AFF and will have them back to do our guest bath next. We highly recommend AFF!
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Robert K.
"Working with Mario had been a very pleasant experience. His design knowledge combined with his professionalism made our home remodeling experience an easy one. We love that Mario helped us choose the design for our home, the kitchen and the bathrooms. His guidance and advice was what helped us designed the home of our dreams."
Yasinee R.
"I hired Architectural Fine Finishes to remodel my townhouse in Long Beach. It was a complete redo, the 1977 look was erased and became a beautiful home with charm and character. I enjoyed down time admiring the quality and workmanship."
Dale P.
"Mario and his crew did impeccable work. His attention to detail, his style, and wonderful disposition led to the creation of not only one, but two gorgeous bar/restaurant concepts in Los Angeles."
Joshua K.
"For beginners in remodeling and redecorating, we could not have found a better business than Architectural Fine Finishes to walk and talk us through the process. Mario and Christian were highly recommended by several other residents in our gated community, and we knew instantly they were a good match for our needs, desires and budget. They both patiently explained what we had to do, and what we should do and there were several meetings prior to the first demolition. The contractor we worked with, under Mario's direction, was outstanding. Narciso was here promptly every morning, worked through the day, and finished whatever was planned for the day. My husband, who has a better "eye" than I, worked closely with Mario in all the flooring, tile, paint selections. Mario was understanding when there were financial restraints or even strong personal opinions and worked diligently to "make it work". He was very hands-on the project and always available to us. We trusted his judgement, and he was nothing but respectful in every aspect of our remodel. There was never any miscommunication about the job or the cost. Mario was very clear with everything he presented for our approval. Their ethics were above reproach and the work nothing less than outstanding. They brought the job home on time, as promised, and within the approved budget and we couldn't be happier with the results."
Jodie H.
"This company has done a lot of work for us over the years and we have always been more than pleased. From simple repaints of walls to a recent $35,000 bathroom reconstruction turning the usual ugly setup into a high end ritz quality spa looking bathroom area. These people are clean working, quick and honest. We highly recommend them to everyone."
Michael K.
"Awesome work from these total pros. Super picky and detail focused, these are the guys (and girls) you want if you demand perfection in all stages of work from design to painting, to carpentry and tile. We are professional house flippers in Los Angeles and have use AFF for several projects. All the homes were vintage and they are great at knowing when to restore existing architecture and when to create from scratch I recommend them without reservation."
Kenny K.
"Well. I bought what amounted to The White Elephant of condos......a sad mess of a place with a tired and outdated interior. Architectural Fine Finishes turned that pachyderm into a warm, lovely home with Venetian plaster in the the living room and entry-way, a custom built fireplace, custom cabinets and a reading nook in the master bedroom. I should also mention the beautiful drop ceiling in the kitchen, the crown molding, and the renovated lighting in the entry hall and the cool 'stipple' effect on the ceilings throughout. Can't wait for the AFF crew to tackle 'our' next project, the in-need-of-a-custom-design baths."
Janet N.
"I have known Mario and his Son, Christian, for 20 years. They have done beautiful and professional jobs for me during the years. They remodeled both of my bathrooms and have painted inside and outside of my home 3x. They are like artists! They have a very good eye for details and design that suits your personality, which I love and my friends and neighbors love and envy! Many of my friends have hired them. They're the Best!"
Jeanne K.
"Mario and Christian took a dull, plain 1978 townhome and transformed it into a beautiful Italian-style home. It is gorgeous! The walls in every room are textured, faux beams were added, recessed lighting, and a combination of tile and hardwood floors. The renovation was done prior to us obtaining the home, but we contacted them as soon as we purchased the property to add a few things, paint, and tile the patio. Mario's design aesthetic is spot on! Both Mario and Christian pay attention to the most minute detail...and it shows. We could not have asked for a more professional job. Neat, tidy, within our budget, and on time! Every single person who we have recommended them to has phoned us to say how thankful they are!"
Beth C.