Too many contractors can’t be trusted to price honestly, to do quality work, to get it done within your budget and on time. So we were glad to find about the Orange County firm of Interior & Exterior Designs Inc in La Habra CA which isn’t the dirt-cheap option but rather has a long list of satisfied clients who recognize the value in superior quality that’s beautiful and lasts for generations. This reputation for quality has contributed to their longevity with almost three decades in business and over 4,000 jobs to their credit, with work that’s 80% repeat customers and referrals, and whose customers raved to our staff when called during our research for this article. And readers of this Report are getting a free consultation (a $500 value) by calling now and saying they saw it here.

 
Interior & Exterior Designs Inc in Orange County:  Trusted for Quality & Affordability
The Orange County firm of Interior & Exterior Designs Inc in La Habra CA is a unique find—beautiful work at affordable rates and expertise in everything from kitchen/bath remodels, home theaters, cabinets, closets, window treatments, staircases and more, and with a showroom you can visit to get ideas and make choices. Owner Leon Williams has been in the trade since 1980 and insists on giving customers quality work. He tells us, "Our joinery and construction methods are old school and built to last for generations. For example, our standard finish on woodwork gets 6 to 8 coats of lacquer."  

So many other contractors do the minimum they can get away with and still get a check, so why does Leon insist on using quality methods and building things to last so long? "Most of our business is from referrals and repeat customers and they continue to use us over many years. We’re doing the third or fourth home of some of our original customers. We’re doing the homes of their children that were kids when we started and are now adult homeowners. Our priority with every job is to be that customer’s contractor for life and that they’ll want to recommend us to others, not short-term profit."

Customers we spoke to for this article back this up, so many of which telling us how they hired Leon Williams and Interior & Exterior Designs over and over for multiple projects through the years because they were always so happy with the results and the quality.  Like one named Bob J., who said "Leon and his crew have done tons and tons of stuff at our house. They redid our kitchen. They redid our master bath. They did our closets, and an entertainment center. I would highly, highly recommend them," and Bob B. who told us, "We had him do a number of remodels. He did a great job. It’s the best deal we’ve ever seen. I would definitely recommend Leon," and Susan who said, "Leon Williams does fabulous work. We’ve used him for over 20 years for multiple projects. I wouldn’t use anyone else."

Interior & Exterior Designs Inc has a showroom in La Habra CA that although a modest size, has tons of detail and is actually more useful than many larger places. Here you see mock-up kitchen displays, lighting, coppered ceilings and marbleized columns. As Leon says, "There’s way more to look at in terms of detailed colors and degrees of distressing and honing and glazing than a 20,000 square foot showroom."

Expertise with Leon Williams and Interior & Exterior Design in Orange County
Leon was playing college baseball full time when he started restoring cabinetry and furniture, learning under one of the leading craftsmen Charlie Sanford and at Curtis & Sweet, where he learned the old world craft methods, not the shortcuts taken at other shops. He founded Interior & Exterior Design Inc in 1984 and was in demand among high end designers and builders who really appreciated the level of detail and his creativity in figuring out how to meet their needs on each project. He tells us, "Lumber reps would come in and shake their head and say ‘no one is doing what you’re doing, this kind of quality.’" Friends and customers describe Leon as someone with integrity, reliable, giving, and respectful of them and their homes. "I tell my installers to treat the customer’s house as if it was their grandmother’s. We take pride in protecting their property and keeping it clean," he says.

Leon Williams lives in Brea CA with his wife and children, including a new foster baby born three months premature with respiratory issues. "His name is Joseph," says Leon. "He’s doing better now and we’ll be adopting him soon. As lucky as he is, we’re blessed even more. He’s always smiling. I would do it again without hesitation."   Leon and his wife created a program where they bring a trailer filled with donated clothes and food four times each year to homeless veterans in need, and is involved in another that searches the cities for vets in trouble to give them access to government vendors and agencies so they don’t have to live on the street.

There’s no better proof of value and reliability than the number and quality of previous customers who are still fans year later, who continue to hire him over and over again and to give raving recommendations to family and friends. That’s exactly what we found in the Orange County firm of Interior & Exterior Designs in La Habra CA and owner Leon Williams. In the words of one customer Mary in La Habra CA, "I have used Leon Williams over the last 25 years because he is a fair estimator, does quality work, and he is there from start to finish. He has done our kitchen, master bedroom, built in cabinets, bathroom suite, in fact, I don’t think there isn’t a room he hasn’t touched. I highly recommend Leon and wouldn’t hire anyone else."

"We’ve used Leon plenty of times and are very satisfied with his work. He is currently building a house for us right now and I have to say his work is not only excellent, but extremely beautiful. I would highly recommend using Interior & Exterior Designs."

—Kathy W., Newport Beach CA

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"I used Interior & Exterior designs about 10 years ago to redo my whole house and the work still looks fabulous today! He did everything from the kitchen, fireplace, tv center and much more. We still use him on different jobs today! I couldn’t be more pleased with Leon’s work."

—Susan S., Fullerton CA

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"Leon does fabulous work. We have used him for over 20 years and he has done multiple projects for us. He built a desk, wall cabinets, and even an entertainment center. He also redid our condo at the beach a few years ago and I wouldn’t use anyone else. I highly recommend Leon"

—Laura T., Fullerton CA

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"Leon is an artist. He went to school for cabinetry and he did custom drawings for the layout of how I wanted my kitchen done. His drawings are like artwork and it’s nice to have a contractor that doesn’t buy premade layouts, but actually creates them himself. I had him do two of my kitchens and I am more than pleased with the work. He is just the best!"

—Jennifer D., Yorba Linda CA

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"Leon was phenomenal! I am a painting contractor so I’ve been in the business for years and Leon is the only one that comes with full bells and whistles. He built an island in my kitchen and turned a regular house into a grand room. His cabinetry skills are so good that when people see the finished work, they are just amazed. I would highly recommend Leon and wouldn’t use anyone else."

—Gilbert R., Whittier CA

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"I have used Leon for the last 25 years because he does quality work, he is a fair estimator, and he is there from start to finish. He has done our bar, kitchen, master bedroom, built in cabinets, bathroom suite, in fact, I don’t think there isn’t a room he hasn’t touched. I would highly recommend Leon and wouldn’t hire anyone else."

—Mary P., La Habra CA

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"Leon is amazing! He does beautiful work and we were more than pleased. He did our entertainment center, kitchen, and two walls. We have used him for several different jobs and have always been satisfied. They are very neat, they do high quality work and he is an overall great guy. We would definitely recommend using Interior & Exterior Designs."

—Sue C., Huntington Beach CA

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"Interior & Exterior Designs have done several jobs for my wife and I and we have always been very pleased with the quality of the work, the design and the support we get after the job is finished. Leon has done everything from my bookshelves to cabinetry and I have always been very pleased with his work."

—Rick C., Fullerton CA

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"Interior & Exterior Designs did our entertainment center and they did a beautiful job. My husband has known Leon for years and always recommends him to everyone because he does high quality work. I would highly recommend going with Interior & Exterior Designs."

—Judy P., Brea CA

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"The master bedroom and bathroom are gorgeous! As more and more people come out to see our house, especially for the first time, they are almost mesmerized by how beautiful our home is. A lot is the decorating and new tile work, but the phenomenal flawless cabinetry throughout the house is what impresses people the most.

As they go from room to room there is obvious admiration. The kitchen is an obvious highlight. The office always draws envy, especially since people know I spend so much time there. The TV and game rooms draw the "must be rough" comments. The bedroom now gets the WOW! And the master bath now gets the "Oh my God!" remarks. It is truly beautiful!

I can’t thank the wonderful crew enough; especially Jessie and Mauricio who treated each project as if it were for their favorite grandmother whom they would never let down.The  unmistakable creativity, craftsmanship, attention to details and quality are visibly obvious. However, the constant attention to timelines, coordination efforts with the various subs, the seemingly endless efforts to make revisions as we changed our minds, the recognition and attention to cost control and phenomenal problem solving skills, especially when dealing with the subs are appreciated beyond mere discription.  Thanks Leon!"

—Robert Jackovich

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"It’s been such a pleaseure working with Leon. The design and perfection were far beyond my expectations. I’m so glad I had the good fortune of finding you to do my work. I can’t thank you enough for my beautiful fireplace, as you know I have dreamed of this for many, many, many years. As you stated to me, you only have the best craftsmen working for you and I would like to add that they are masters of their craft. Anthony, who installed my marble, was amazing; he finished everything top perfection. Dhasti you’re a beautiful, caring and I might add charming women. It’s been my pleasure knowing both of you."

—Kathy Preston

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"Thank you for completion of an exceptional job on the wall units for our living room. We are delighted with the finished product. The design, workmanship, and choice and matching of the wood are all outstanding. The craftsmanship of the workshop and Jessie’s careful installation were both faultless. Additionally, you followed up with us on all our questions and met your schedule commitments to the hour. Altogether, this has been a perfectly executed project. Thank you!

—Brian Hunt

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"We are very happy with our entertainment unit. Jesse and his son did an excellent installation job and did a good job cleaning up afterwards. Dhasti was a pleasure to work with and was patient when we had difficulty deciding what we wanted."

—Joan Straley

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"Johann and I could not be more pleased with the quality of the design and workmanship. Both our home in Palm Desert and our condominium in Beverly Hills have given us continued pleasure when we view and use the beautiful cabinetry. Also, the responsiveness and prompt service for minor adjustments through the years is very much appreciated.  We look forward to a continued relationship with you and your staff and will happily recommend your company when requested to do so."

—Bob Lesser