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1,799 San Diego, CA Interior Designers

Interior designers in San Diego, CA 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA 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 San Diego, CA on Houzz that are ready to totally transform your interiors and make your life easier. More
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  • Santa luz black and white
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    Only North County Designer with a General Contractors license along with inSIDE by Savvy Interiors Showroom space...

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    Multidisciplinary Interior Design Studio Based in San Diego

    Amoia is an Interior Design Studio based in NY & LA. Amoia has been featured in Architectural Digest, Vogue, New Y...

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  • SW Strand
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    Tracy Lynn Studio, an interior design and building company, creates beautiful, functional spaces for living, worki...

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  • Cozy Casual Interiors
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    San Diego's Innovative Interiors Designed For Your Lifestyle

    LB Cozy Casual Interiors transforms your space, whether a single bedroom or a commercial building, into a place yo...

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  • Willow Project
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    Bungalow 56 is an award winning Coronado & San Diego Interior Design Firm. We tailor a blend of organic and contem...

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    San Diego Premier Kitchen & Bath Designer Best of Houzz 2013-2019

    Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc. is a nationally recognized award winning design company based in North County San Diego...

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    Founded by Darcy Kempton in 2010, Simply Stunning Spaces was built on a foundation of creativity, design expertise...

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    Professional Interior Design Services in San Diego County

    Chris Alan Design offers 30 years of interior design experience to your design project. We love medium and even sm...

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    Anna Rode Designs is home to San Diego’s premier interior design and color experts. We have proudly served homeown...

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    San Diego's Coherent Interior Designer| 4x Best of Houzz

    Appropriating a mixture of modern and organic design elements with simple clean lines, our firm captures twenty-fi...

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    Headed by Cheryl Hamilton-Gray, Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc. is a nationally recognized award winning design compan...

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    San Diego's Licensed Interior Designer & Decorator

    Felicia Khor is a freelance designer working for Architects, Designers and Clients ranging from Hospitality, Comme...

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    San Diego's Premier Interior Designer & Decorator | 3x Best of Houzz!

    At Nutopia, Inc. we take pride in the successful and timely completion of our projects. We provide full professio...

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    Rachel Moriarty is an award-winning designer, #1 best selling author and industry leader in the use of color. Perh...

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    Boutique Interior Design Studio Serving San Diego, CA + Beyond

    Realm Design Co. is a full service interior design + project management firm in San Diego, CA. We are available to...

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    San Diego's Innovative Interior Design Studio

    She will awe you with her detail! She was very price conscious and smart in finding choices that worked within... – Catherine Hoffmann

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    J Hill Interiors, Inc. is a full-service interior design firm located in Coronado, CA. Established in 2010, Owner...

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    San Diego's Trusted Interior Design Firm Timeless Design Since 1932

    Dedicated through the years to providing service for our clients and quality through the workrooms and companies w...

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    San Diego Interior Design Firm & Furniture Showroom | Best of Houzz

    Kern & Co is an interior design firm and a retail design showroom that offers complete planning and interior desig...

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    For the past twelve years, Hope Pinc has been actively involved in the San Diego design community. Her design phi...

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    Southern CA Award-Winning Eco-Luxury Design Studio

    Kim Nadel Interiors is an award-winning eco-luxury designer who specializes in custom architectural and new builds...

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    San Diego's Elite Interior Living Space Designer I Best of Houzz

    Paschall Design is a multi-disciplinary design firm that goes beyond the traditional design office. We creative th...

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    Savvy Giving by Design™ is a non-profit, national network of professional interior designers whose mission is to...

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    Dallas Interior Design Hacienda Chic: Modern Spanish-Inspired Design

    Award Winning Professional Interior Design Firm providing custom luxury design solutions and helping our clients r...

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    she always wanted what was best for us, while being mindful of our budget and timeline. – Abbe Long

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    Robeson Design is recognized around the world as a leading expert in home renovations and luxury lifestyle living....

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    Coastal San Diego's Premier Interior Design Firm | 3x Best of Houzz

    REDinterior is a full-service interior design firm specializing in polished, comfortable design for new constructi...

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    He is what you hope for in a designer - someone who listens to your needs but brings his unique ideas to creat... – Michael Lauw

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    San Diego's Boutique Interior Design Firm Best of Houzz 2015-2017

    We believe in capturing the best parts of your personality and expressing it through design. Great design is attai...

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    31 Reviews

    The impact of just the right paint colors is extremely powerful and instantly influences how you feel about a spac...

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    San Diego’s Elite Interior Designer

    Shannon Miller-Rice, a certified NCIDQ Designer and Professional member of ASID since 2009 focuses on renovations...

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    Acacia and spruce offered the best customer service. We got answers via email or by text and call immediately. – HU-357234763

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    San Diego County's Elite Interior Design Firm

    Acacia and spruce offered the best customer service. We got answers via email or by text and call immediately. – HU-357234763

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Featured Reviews for San Diego, CA Interior Designers

Samuel Amoia Associates
San Diego, CA Interior Designers
28 October 2019
“Sam and the Amoia Associates team was a joy to work with! My wife and I hired them to design our summer home in Maine and we could not be happier! We plan to work with Sam and his wonderful staff on other investment projects in the future.”
LB Cozy Casual Interiors
San Diego, CA Interior Designers
25 October 2019
“Lisa did an absolutely amazing job with her design transforming my house to a beautiful home. She listened to what I wanted and made my house more beautiful than I could have ever imagined.”
Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.
San Diego, CA Interior Designers
5 February 2013
“I was referred to HGD (Cheryl), when I needed help with the design of my kitchen. I quickly became so thoroughly impressed with Cheryl's personality, professional expertise and design ideas, that I felt comfortable entrusting her with remodeling the rest of my home. Cheryl's commitment to her craft, attention to detail and focus on her clients needs and desires is impressive! Cheryl is fantastic at sourcing wonderful materials while staying within 'the budget'. I am grateful to have met her and I cannot wait to see the final result. I highly recommend HGD, and not just for bath and kitchen design, they can do it all.”
Chris Alan Design
San Diego, CA Interior Designers
14 September 2018
“I hired Chris Alan Design for my condo renovation based on our 30 minute consultation. I knew immediately that Christian "got me" and he and I were on the same page with a "beach theme" and other design philosophies. (i.e. a $3000 couch can be just as nice as a $10,000 couch) I felt like Christian listened to me throughout the process and while he had some ideas that I might not have always agreed with we were able to merge our vision and quite honestly he was usually right on what would work best for the space. But if I liked something different he was amenable and worked with me on every decision. Chris Alan Design comes with their own team of vendors and workers which worked out for me as I live in a different city and had to rely on Christian's "team". Had I lived in the same city I might have gotten more involved with the vendors chosen but I had to relinquish that option and it worked out. Chris Alan designs makes sure your project is completed from beginning to end and if there are punch lists they are amenable to continue working with you until you are 100% satisfied. I highly recommend Chris Alan design for their expertise and commitment to every project they take and while Christian can be determined in his vision , remember, he is usually right. He is delightful to work with and very talented at making every vision you have come to reality.”
East Village Design
San Diego, CA Interior Designers
24 July 2014
“Victoria managed our remodel of La Sierra 306 from design to rental-ready. She brought in ideas, including taking out and moving walls that opened the living space in a way that I had not imagined was possible. She introduced products that I did not know existed and made special accommodations for our family's treasures. We now have a delightful and sought-after condo with which we are very pleased. We could not have done this on our own. Thank you, Victoria! Our project was big. Victoria was cheerful throughout, oversaw contractors so that work was completed according to schedule, and ended within 15% of her initial total cost.”
Nutopia, Inc.
San Diego, CA Interior Designers
27 October 2014
“We've worked with Farnaz for over 10 years on various projects. She is someone who knows what she wants, so the execution of the finished glass makes it easy for us. She is always professional and very knowledgeable with regards to design. We would recommend Nutopia for any interior design project if you want someone who is dedicated and will give you the WOW factor!”
Realm Design Co.
San Diego, CA Interior Designers
2 November 2018
“My living room and dining room has been perfectly outfitted for the holidays! I walked into my home and I felt like I stepped into a magazine. I’ll love hosting my family and friends this holiday season! I will definitely keep them in mind in the future. Thank you Hannah and Caitlin!”
embrio design studio
San Diego, CA Interior Designers
30 October 2014
“We interviewed multiple companies for a professional condo space (TI) that was added on. After careful consideration we choose Susie St John and team. It was an extreme pleasure to work with Susie St. John. Embrio design is knowledgeable, conscientious, and creative. They listened to our ideas, came back with multiple options. We together were able to implement them flawlessly. It exceeded our expectations. Thank you!!”
Ross Thiele & Son
San Diego, CA Interior Designers
31 October 2013
“Ross Thiele has been the leading company in La Jolla for many, may years - probably 50+ years. Always the best for antiques and a mix of your past items. Elizabeths father hung the pictures in the first home I bought as a gift from a friend. I didn't have many pictures and nothing of any value but he was wonderful. I was 26 and have been a fan of the store since.”
Kern & Co. - Susan Spath Interior Design
San Diego, CA Interior Designers
16 September 2013
“We have enjoyed working with interior designer Susan Spath of Kern & Co. to design and build custom TV cabinets for their demanding clientele. We continue to create custom furniture pieces together that are beautiful in design, of the highest quality and with the functionality that suits the need of their clients. We appreciate the professionalism and creativity she and her design team provide that go into every piece we build. I highly recommend Susan Spath and Kern & Co. for their exceptional interior design and their selection of fine, handmade furniture.”
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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 interiors 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 San Diego, CA interior designer according to the type of work you need.

Why should I hire an interior designer in San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 and decorators can also save you money, sourcing products via trade contacts or offering affordable alternatives to blowout iconic designs.

How do I choose the right San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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.

How much does an interior designer in San Diego, CA cost?


Some interior design companies and interior decorators will charge an hourly consultancy rate, particularly if you can’t clearly define scope of the brief. Others prefer to take a percentage of the total project cost, which can vary from 10-20%. 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.

What are some of the important questions to ask San Diego, CA interior designers or interior decorators?


  • What relevant professional interior design qualifications do you have?
  • Are you a member of BIID or SBID?
  • What will be your level of involvement in the project? Are you design-only or do you offer project management too?
  • Do you offer a free initial consultation?
  • Will I be able to see materials samples as well as illustrations and a schedule of work at the outset?
  • Have any of your previous interior design projects involved making structural alterations to an existing property?
  • Which sub-contractors do you intend to use and why? Can I see examples of their previous work?
  • How often will we be meeting to discuss progress and how many site inspections will you carry out?
  • Is your quote fixed and VAT-inclusive? What is not included?
  • What is the proposed completion date and what happens if you do not meet that?
  • Do you have professional indemnity insurance, public liability insurance and employers’ liability insurance?
  • What happens if there is a dispute regarding the designs or the quality of workmanship?

Start searching for an interior design San Diego, CA professional in your area who can bring life to your interiors and reinvent your home for you. Look through reviews, projects and ratings to decide on the best interior designer in San Diego, CA for your taste and style.

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