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Interior Designers in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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McKee & Company
Interior Designers in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars10 June 2014
“I used Tracey and Brent McKee 10 years ago when we built and furnished a new home and I have continued to use their services to update the look of my home - furnishings, accessories, paint, carpet, etc. They are absolutely amazing! I had gone through 2 designers before I came upon the McKee's. What a blessing to find them! They are out of the box creative, they listen to their clients needs and wants and they have exceptional sources in furniture, fabrics and accessories. They helped us with every facet of our new home construction - not just the furniture and accessories. We showed them a magazine photo of they style we wanted and they delivered to perfection. I cannot say enough great things about them. They created a home for us that we absolutely love. I love going into their store also. It is amazingly beautiful and it is all the work of Tracey McKee! She is one very talented lady - and her husband, Brent is as well! Plus, they are very nice people!”
Joseph Rodrigues Interiors
Interior Designers in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars29 October 2019
“Joseph is an amazing designer. He is creative and innovative, he has a knack for mixing color and textures , all while keeping his clients' desires in mind. I highly recommend Joseph, excellent to work with.”
EG Design Co.
Interior Designers in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars24 August 2021
“Denise and her team are the most generous, creative, and resourceful decorators and designers we could have dreamed of! Denise helped us choose the vast majority of the furniture and accessories for our new home and we were absolutely thrilled and blown away by her choices. She understood our aesthetic down to the smallest details and brought both beauty and comfort into our home. Along with her incredibly helpful husband Andy, she hung paintings and photos, came up with solutions for issues we had when we first moved in, and followed up promptly with any questions we had. Eclectic Goods is truly amazing and we wholeheartedly recommend them for any of your home decorating and designing needs!”
D+Lena Design Inc.
Interior Designers in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars14 December 2015
“We hired Elena to design our Showroom at Las Vegas Furniture Market. Elena was consultative from beginning to end. She took our ideas and expanded on them in a great way. She presented a great vision of style and then provided all plans for construction elements for the installation as well as sources for our General Contractor to source all materials. We reconfigured wall structures, new flooring and paint scheme. There was ability for optional pieces and specific fixtures for millwork fabricating. She has been fantastic and would recommend her for design engagements.”
The Color Coach, LLC
Interior Designers in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars27 February 2014
“One of the best company's we've worked with. Paula is one of the most passionate interior / exterior Paint color consultant we have worked with. Do not hesitate to contact her!”
JoliG Interiors & Designs
Interior Designers in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars9 March 2018
“I knew I wanted my home to finally look good after such a long time sitting with bare walls and furniture that wasn’t “me.” I found Michelle and although I never saw myself as someone who could afford a designer, I instantly felt at ease with her and knew that I made a decision I only wish I had made long ago!! Michelle is super professional and uber talented. Within a few short meetings and quick screen shares, she blew me away with how much she KNEW my styles and preferences. I was able to then sit back and watch my space transform into a dream house. I am so excited to have people over now, whereas before I’d feel self conscious. My house is now an extension of me and my style. She took pieces I already had and loved in my home and elevated them to a new level, while bringing in a mix of new and old that gave me one of those “Pinterest worthy” homes. Highly highly recommended. Can’t wait for my best project with her!!”
Coast to Coast Interiors
Interior Designers in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars15 March 2013
“Coast to Coast Interiors went beyond my expectations. Even when you are not sure what you want, they can start out with something as simple as color. Debra and Keith are remarkable with their eye for color and first helped me when picking colors for the exterior of the house. I have to say I would never have considered picking the color they suggested but after changing color, the house looked completely updated!! I then was able to use their expertise with all the rooms in my house. It is unbelievable what something as little as color can do for a home. I have been able to see many of the projects Coast to Coast Interiors has worked on and I must say they are just amazing! Coast to Coast has the ability to visualize potential for a space and use it wisely. They listen to you and because of their extensive knowledge, are able to suggest things that can even help the average person with any budget. One word of caution, be aware that once you get started, you will love your home so much you can't wait to get going on the next project. They truly exceeded what I was hoping my house would evolve into!”
Oxbow & Olin Design Studio
Interior Designers in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars30 October 2017
“Michelle has been helping us decorate our new house since we moved in. She has been great with finding out our personal style, making professional suggestions and bringing our ideas to life. If we were not quiet sure of the look we were going for, she was always good at offering a few options and the results exceeded our expectations. We have asked her to come back and do more!”
Mark Stocker Design, Inc.
Interior Designers in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars16 December 2019
“I first hired Mark Stocker to help design portions of my home. I was so delighted - - he was able to intuitively grasp exactly what I was looking for. I recently moved and Mark is again helping me, but this time with an entire remodel & design. Mark has fabulous taste and his professionalism is so appreciated. I can't recommend him enough! PS My new renovation is expected to be completed in May, 2020.”
27 Diamonds Interior Design
Interior Designers in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars4 October 2012
“I hired Anna to help us decorate 4 rooms in our new home (living and adjacent dining room, den, loft). She was a great listener, and fit our needs perfectly. We didn't need a full-service decorator to buy our furniture for us. However, we did need help picking out pieces that would work well together, and stretched us beyond the bland all-neutral palette that was our "comfort zone." We have been very happy with the results, and would recommend her highly!”
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Interior Designer FAQs
Interior design services in Rancho Santa Margarita may be offered in different ways, including hourly rates, fixed fees, or a percentage of the project’s total cost, which will vary depending on the project itself. Interior design costs can range from £50 to £200 per hour, or a fixed fee between 5% and 20% of the total project cost. The key thing is to be very clear about your budget and your scope from the start, to ensure your designer can advise you on what is achievable. And remember, their contacts will probably save you money. A contingency fund of 10-15% is also recommended, especially if open-ended structural work is involved.
When considering hiring an interior designer, you can ask the following:
  • Experience: Ask about the designer’s background, education, experience, and previous similar projects.
  • Design Process: Gain insights into the designer’s project approach, design philosophy, preferred style, and how they incorporate client preferences. Review their Houzz portfolio to evaluate their design style and compatibility with your tastes.
  • Scope of Services: Inquire about the interior designer’s services, including project management, material/furniture sourcing, and whether they offer full-service design.
  • Budget and Timeline: Discuss your project budget and the designers capability to work within it. Ask how they handle unexpected delays & additional costs.
  • Testimonials: Seek references or testimonials from past clients to assess client satisfaction. You can find these easily on Houzz from other homeowners that have used this pro.
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  1. See Rancho Santa Margarita Interior Designers’ profiles, dive into their work photos and check out customer reviews.
  2. Reach out to the pro(s) you want, then share your vision to get the ball rolling.
  3. Request and compare quotes, then hire the Interior Designer that perfectly fits your project and budget limits.
The most popular Interior Design Services in Rancho Santa Margarita are:
  • Interior design
  • Space Planning
  • Downsizing
  • Floor Plans
  • Holiday Decorating
  • Kids Bedroom Design
There are 11,842 Interior Designers, registered on Houzz in Rancho Santa Margarita.
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Interior designers in Rancho Santa Margarita and interior architects are skilled at making beautiful, feel-good spaces for people to live and work in, using carefully chosen combinations of paint colours, patterns, fabrics, furniture and fixtures. They will help you to get the look you want first time, and if you’re not immediately sure what you want they help you find it, working with you to design your perfect home. If your space is on the small side, or awkwardly configured, a Rancho Santa Margarita, CA interior designer can also help you to maximise your living space, using clever tricks to make spaces seem larger or brighter and building in multi-functional furniture and design. Working closely with Rancho Santa Margarita interior designers will ensure you get a design you love, but also allow you to pick up some of the skills, approaches and design ideas that interior designers use to create their stunning home designs. So if you are stuck for ideas, or can’t make head nor tail of how to design your living room, bedroom, or even your entire home, then find interior design companies and interior designers in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA on Houzz that are ready to totally transform your interiors and make your life easier.

What’s the difference between interior designers and interior decorators?


These two closely related professions are often mistaken for the same thing, however, there are some significant differences to be aware of before deciding which to hire. An interior designer, sometimes known as an interior architect, can run full renovation and structural design projects, and will use specialised knowledge of interior architecture, construction systems and components, building regulations, materials and furnishings to arrive at your dream home design. Interior design companies are able to plan spaces and room functions down to the last detail, and can help design and renovate interiors, from initial planning phases to placing the last decorative accessory. A decorator on the other hand will typically be involved only in the aesthetic layer, the “look and feel” of a space, and won’t be able to assist in renovations that require structural work. Interior decorators normally come on board after all structural work is complete. So choose your Rancho Santa Margarita, CA interior designer according to the type of work you need.

Why should I hire an interior designer in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?


They say life is what happens while you’re busy making plans. Some of us are just too preoccupied with a career and/or family to think about colour schemes, wallpaper, flooring and lighting. A professional interior designer in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA can save you bags of time, stress and months, if not years, of living in a half-finished home. It’s their job to stay on top of the latest trends and to have contacts and visual references coming out of their ears. Interior designers can also save you money, by sourcing products via trade contacts or offering affordable alternatives to blowout iconic designs.

How do I choose the right Rancho Santa Margarita, CA interior designer for my home?


Good design and visual inspiration are all around us. Start by searching for interior architects and interior designers in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA on Houzz. Keep a lookout for images of rooms and features that you really like and save them to your Ideabooks to begin to develop an understanding of your own style and taste. If you notice that photos from the same interior design companies are popping up regularly then that is a good hint that they could be your perfect design match. You can feel most confident if you hire an interior designer or interior design company in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA that has completed work similar to the look and feel that you desire, whether that is a mix-and-match lounge oozing mid-century modern style, a pale and interesting minimalist bedroom with shots of colour, or a beautiful space inspired by Scandinavian design.

You may want to check if your designer is a member of the Society of British and International Design (SBID) or The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID). Both are a benchmark of quality and reliability. And check if your interior designers can offer you the right type of service – some companies are design only, while others can oversee the whole project. If it is the latter that you seek, make sure any sub-contractors used are fully accredited and it is clear who they are supposed to report to. If late alterations are made to the plan, the contractor should receive a change order, thus minimising the risk of a dispute about what was and wasn’t agreed to after the start date.



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