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Interior Designers in Santa Monica, CA

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Featured Reviews for Interior Designers in Santa Monica, CA

Breathing Room Design
Interior Designers in Santa Monica, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars2 September 2015
“Leslie is very creative and can work with any space or style. I have learned that whatever I think she can improve on. It's somewhat maddening that she is so good.”
AA Design Firm
Interior Designers in Santa Monica, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars26 July 2015
“Not only does Ava and Arlene have impeccable design taste. They will handle everything from the idea phase, to hiring the proper General Contractor, subs, over seeing the entire process and being present at the job site during the work. They did everything from A to Z. They made redecorating my home a simple breeze. From providing me my options and giving me the pros and cons of each option with various cost estimates made it easy for me to make a comfortable informed decision on every step of the process. They are extremely flexible with their service. Their contractors are also professional and very neat. They clean up after every job and make the process very convenient. The outcome turned out better than I expected and I am a very satisfied customer.”
SHEILA TODD INTERIORS
Interior Designers in Santa Monica, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars2 May 2018
“Working with Sheila was a wonderful experience. We renovated 5 bathrooms, a kitchen and several other rooms. Sheila is very professional and easy to work with. I loved that she was respectful to our ideas as well. It was a great collaborative venture. I cannot wait to work with Sheila again.”
Jennifer Grey Color Specialist & Interior Design
Interior Designers in Santa Monica, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars14 March 2014
“I have been working with Jennifer from The Old Painted Cottage since 2011. I had been a faithful blog reader (http://theoldpaintedcottage.com/) and admirer of her style for a long time before getting the courage to contact her to see if she would agree to a design consultation to help me revamp my living room. My husband and I had recently moved into a 1960's ranch - that still looked like it was from the 1960s! I was so frustrated with trying to "design" my house on a budget and getting nowhere – I desperately wanted and needed help. I kind of knew what I wanted to do and the styles I admired, but I had no idea whatsoever how to create it on a realistic budget in my own home. I hired Jennifer to teach me how to beautify my living room. And oh boy - I cannot say enough about how absolutely wonderful it was (and has been since then) to work with Jennifer! After sending her the dimensions of my living area and images of living rooms I loved (many of them here on Houzz), we scheduled and had a phone consultation and OH.MY.GOSH! Jennifer's energy, excitement, ability to translate what I wanted to the redesign of my space - and all within my budget - was incredible! One of the most amazing things about Jennifer is that she patiently taught me many interior design secrets that I never knew but have since been able to apply to my whole home (e.g., hanging drapes higher than the top of the window, displaying décor items in threes, adding pops of complementary color, etc.) Needless to say, it is 2014 and Jennifer has let me hire her to design almost every room in my house! Since 2011, I’ve had two babies and she helped me design both nurseries. Jennifer also helped me revamp my master bedroom, TV room, and the sunroom! Currently, we are doing a whole house consult on a little lake cabin my husband and I recently purchased. Overall, Jennifer is a consummate professional, her fees are ridiculously reasonable, and she is able to “get into a space” and transform it simply by looking at before photos. Jennifer is a gem! I could go on and on about Jennifer…(and I hope to meet her in person one day soon!)”
SHAPESIDE
Interior Designers in Santa Monica, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars20 December 2016
“I created custom lighting for one of Geena's projects. She is an effective communicator and great to work with! Her minimalist style with a traditional twist is refreshing.”
Emma DeRoche Interior Design
Interior Designers in Santa Monica, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars13 September 2016
“Emma DeRoche is a dream to work with! She and her Design firm take the time to truly listen and help bring your thoughts, feeling and vibes to fruition. This made a huge impact during our process because I knew what I wanted in terms of tone and ambiance but couldn't always articulate it. Emma dialed in and took the lead while staying true to what I wanted. She is defiantly not a paint by numbers designer, rather a patient, savvy and refreshingly creative soul that will not only help create you space but elevate it in the process.”
AR Interiors
Interior Designers in Santa Monica, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars18 January 2017
“We really enjoyed working with Anna on our remodel, she was very helpful, creative and guided us in the right direction. We are very happy with the end result and would definitely work with her again!”
dRichards Interiors
Interior Designers in Santa Monica, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars26 February 2013
“Denise & her staff have a great reputation and well deserved. The staff is punctual, responsive and talented with extremely creative design features . it is not a suprise Denise has so many clients calling her back to remodel every year. 5 star!”
Lauri Design Studio
Interior Designers in Santa Monica, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars6 April 2022
“Jenni was so patient and hard working throughout the entire process. She wouldn't stop until she curated something that I absolutely loved. Thank you, Jenni!”
JAC Interiors
Interior Designers in Santa Monica, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars13 July 2012
“We recently added on to our house and Christine Thompson went room by room and came up with a plan on how to improve them. She was very professional and knowledgeable and easy to work with. Her ideas were great and I was thrilled with her suggestions.”
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Interior Designer FAQs
Interior design services in Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica are:
  • Interior design
  • Space Planning
  • Downsizing
  • Floor Plans
  • Holiday Decorating
  • Kids Bedroom Design
There are 11,885 Interior Designers, registered on Houzz in Santa Monica.
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10,810Local Pros on Houzz Who Serve Santa Monica, CA
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Interior designers in Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, CA interior designer according to the type of work you need.

Why should I hire an interior designer in Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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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