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1,727 San Diego Interior Designers

Interior designers in San Diego 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 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 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 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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  • Celebration Model Homes- Living Room
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    San Diego's Highly Preferred Interior Design Studio | Best of Houzz

    Ford and Associates design for residential projects, community centers, clubhouses, wineries and merchandise model...

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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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  • Another masterpiece:-)...fully remodeled master bathroom...converted from a walk
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    San Diego's Top Interior Designer & Furniture Showroom

    Here at Yeagley’s design we focus on helping to personalize your design experience. We provide single services and...

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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 Based | Interiors With Purpose & Personalization

    Communication with our clients, consultants, contractors and vendors throughout the process supports the overall e...

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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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    San Diego's Innovative & Client-Focused Interior Design Company

    CCI is here to provide quality services at reasonable prices for people that appreciate the value of an educated i...

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    Headed by Cheryl Hamilton-Gray, a certified NKBA kitchen designer, Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc. is a nationally reco...

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    North County San Diego's High End, Full Service Interior Design Firm

    Lanza Interiors is a full-service interior design firm. Brenda has over 25 years experience in high-end residentia...

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    Make a statement in style! We are a boutique design/build firm that offers all interior design services including...

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    San Diego Premier Kitchen and Bath Designer | Best of Houzz 2018!

    B St. Design offers residential and small commercial design, interior space planning, kitchen & bath remodels, new...

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    San Diego's Client-Focused Interior Design & Decor Studio

    At Hellstrom Designworks, I believe in total collaboration & transforming a client's vision through unequalled ser...

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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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    San Diego's Multi-Faceted Interior Design Firm – Best of Houzz 2018-19

    With over 15 years of experience in residential real estate, home building, and interior design we have the resour...

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    Best of Houzz 2014-2019 San Diego’s Premier Kitchen and Bath Designer

    We’re an award winning architectural interiors company with 35 years’ experience, specializing in kitchens, baths...

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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 Leading Architectural Designer

    Our design department draws upon years of varied experience in the architecture and design industries offering ser...

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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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    Michelle Meyers, a certified residential interior designer will help you create a beautiful, functional, and uniqu...

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    San Diego's Most-Chic Interior Designers & Decorators

    Bailey Bishop Design was founded in 2013. Our goal is to create a space that our clients can experience before any...

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    Carlsbad's Creative Interior Design Expert

    My greatest joy is seeing my clients appreciate the art I help bring into their lives. I do it all from simple con...

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    48 Reviews

    KITCHEN & BATH PRO My intent is to design spaces that affect the quality of people’s daily lives. One of my clien...

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    San Diego's Boutique Residential and Commercial Design Firm

    We highly recommend her for any of your needs - she's the BEST! – Linda Carroll

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    My goal is to develop functional and innovative designs for the home or business that support sustainability and i...

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    Click to callSolana Beach, California, United States
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    San Diego's Innovative & Client-Focused Interior Designer

    Praluck was there for us everytime we needed him. – Tammy Rasak

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    At Kathy Ann Abell Interiors we combine beautiful design with everyday living so that your space not only looks am...

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    Click to callBlossom Valley/San Diego, California, United States
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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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    J Hill Interiors, Inc. is a full-service interior design firm located in Coronado, CA. Established in 2010, Owner...

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    Click to callCoronado, California, United States
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    San Diego's Comprehensive, Residential Design Services Best of Houzz!

    Make a statement in style! We offer all interior design services including kitchen and bath remodels, space planni...

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    22 Reviews

    M. Swabb Decor + Style is a multifaceted boutique interior design firm based in San Diego, California. Our firm sp...

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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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    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 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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Featured Reviews for San Diego Interior Designers

Ford & Associates
San Diego Interior Designers
6 October 2016
“Barb is amazing, such an eye for both big and little details. She was able to create multiple perfect spaces that have come all together, seamlessly, to turn our home into our beautiful sanctuary! She's very respectful of a budget and incredible at prioritizing needs. I plan to have her on a lifelong retainer!”
Yeagley’s designs
San Diego Interior Designers
8 March 2016
“Joshua provided outstanding design services. From concept to completion, he was professional, courteous and very knowledgeable. He has excellent ideas, and was willing to work within my budget. I would not hesitate to hire him again.”
Sklar Studios
San Diego Interior Designers
29 January 2015
“I have worked with Karyn over the course of the past 15 years on a number of different projects - two of my personal homes, my company's office, as well as several of our residential properties that we were preparing to sell on the market. While I know what it is I like in terms of style, I rely on Karyn and the team at Embrio to transform my ideas, come up with unique solutions, present me with options, pull it all together, and make it happen. As a developer, I've recommended them to several of our own clients both for residential and commercial projects. The fact that I've followed her career and hired her repeatedly for well over a decade speaks for itself.”
Curated Comfort Interiors
San Diego Interior Designers
24 April 2017
“This was an amazing adventure. I had never thought a new kitchen was possible. My parents were from the "Depression Era" so the idea of an upgraded kitchen seemed extravagant. I needed to update this tired work space and Jasmine was the perfect designer for me. She listened to what was important for my work space and designed my kitchen to be a healthy work environment for both positive mental and physical health. The kitchen has inspired me to cook healthy and the storage areas are designed for organization and less clutter! She was thoughtful with suggestions, and listened to what was important to me. A kitchen cabinet vendor commented that they liked working with Jasmine, "She's very poised and communicates well." Jasmine has suggestions that really make sense and I'm over the moon with how my kitchen and work space works for me. thank you so much Jasmine. I will miss working with you! One neighbor already has contacted Jasmine to help create her new kitchen for what their family needs!”
Lanza Interiors
San Diego Interior Designers
27 June 2018
“I’ve worked with Brenda Lanza of Lanza Interiors for over 20 years. She has done a great job helping me to make my house a welcoming home. Her design is time enduring! She does lovely work!”
B St. Design
San Diego Interior Designers
16 April 2014
“Emily has done numerous projects with Smith Brothers Construction. We and our clients love her. She has great ideas, sources and is easy to work with. She works within the clients budget and is a good listener. We look forward to many more projects with Emily.”
Grawski Studios
San Diego Interior Designers
16 November 2017
“Katy has quite simply changed my life for the better. I was amazed at how quickly she was able to come in and assess exactly what was need to turn my home into a comfortable, useable and stored space that I love coming home to. Before she even left I implemented some of her suggestions and found that everyday tasks like doing the laundry were so much easier. She really listened to what I was looking for and in a short amount of time created a custom design that we fell in love with. She provided us instant accessibility to colors and furnishing that fit our budget and style. My only regret is that I didn't hire her years ago. I could have spent all those years loving my space.”
Springfield Design
San Diego Interior Designers
3 May 2013
“This home was my first large-scale project and I needed lots of guidance, but I hadn't been feeling any kind of connection with designers until I met Jaci. I knew within a short time that she had a vision of my dream home, without my even having to jump through hoops to get it across to her. I've never met someone so in sync with my thoughts, wishes and desires for a home that my son and I could live in. Not only did she come to the project with years of experience, inspirations, visions and professionalism (that would have been plenty for me!), but she infused our working relationship with fun, sparkling wit and personality that I just adore.... Not only do I appreciate what went into my home, thanks to Jaci, but anyone who spends time here is also impressed by what she's accomplished...aesthetically pleasing, inviting, the kind of home that lovingly wraps itself around me and my friends and family. "Love where you live, and live where you love" are words that I'd ascribe to Jaci's ability to meld her designs with a client's wishes. Oh, and p.s.....my home just keeps looking better and better every year!”
DNA Design Group
San Diego Interior Designers
11 January 2018
“After trying a couple of other previous designers, I came across Jesper and his right hand Millene at DNA designs. They have been leading remodel efforts at my house in La Jolla, for entire house. Since the start, their professionalism and efficient approach was evident. And at a reasonable cost. No fuzz, time efficient, and with a superb taste that differentiates them vs other local designers. Jesper brings an attention to detail that’s impressive, with his European roots (Denmark), while being a pleasure to work with. He’s also well connected to contractors and always open to find ways to save the client money. Bottom line: differentiated taste, efficiency, professionalism, and flexible to the clients needs. Strongly recommend them.”
Kim Nadel Interiors
San Diego Interior Designers
13 January 2015
“Kim was fun and full of ideas to make my renovation fit my style. She was such a pleasure to work with!”
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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 interior designer according to the type of work you need.

Why should I hire an interior designer in San Diego?


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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 for your taste and style.

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