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Design that holds up — visually, functionally, and emotionally. We approach interior design as part of how you live, not just how a room photographs. Our design work informs every remodeling project we take on, and we offer it as a standalone service when a client just wants a thoughtful space plan, material direction, and curated selections without full construction. Husband-and-wife led, every project gets personal attention.
Every neighborhood has its own architectural character, permit jurisdiction, and finish-level expectations. Here's how we approach interior design in Santa Monica specifically.
Salt air degrades standard hardware and cabinet hinges within a few years. We spec marine-grade or coated hardware for Santa Monica projects — small upcharge, big longevity gain.
Santa Monica has its own building department, generally well-organized but slow during peak season. Coastal Commission review can apply for properties west of Lincoln Blvd in some cases.
If your property has tenants under rent stabilization, scope and timing have legal implications. We coordinate with your tenants and (when needed) your attorney to keep projects compliant.
A typical Santa Monica ID engagement involves modernizing a 1920s-40s bungalow interior while preserving or restoring period elements: original wood floors, fireplace tile, original windows, built-in cabinetry. The aesthetic is restored-with-modern-comfort rather than gut-renovation. We source period-appropriate finishes (cement tile, traditional cabinetry profiles, vintage-style lighting) alongside contemporary upholstery and rugs so the home reads as its era while functioning for current daily life.
Santa Monica client preferences trend toward coastal-modern aesthetic: neutral palettes, natural materials, indoor-outdoor connections, layered textures (linen, sisal, oak). Bold color and heavy traditional schemes are less common. The native bungalow architecture pairs naturally with this aesthetic — we work with the house's inherent character rather than imposing a different design language.
Santa Monica ID material selection accounts for salt-air and humidity within a mile of the ocean: higher-grade leather, marine-grade or PVD-coated metals, properly-sealed wood floors, and humidity-tolerant rugs. Pure natural-fiber rugs and untreated leathers show wear faster within the coastal-influence zone. The aesthetic stays unchanged from inland design; the durability spec is meaningfully tighter so the home holds up for its full design lifespan.
How you actually use a room — circulation, storage, light, sightlines. We work backward from your daily routines to a layout that works.
Coordinated palettes — flooring, cabinetry, countertops, tile, paint, hardware, lighting. We propose options, source samples, and make decisions easier.
Bookcases, banquettes, closet systems, media walls, floating shelves. Built to fit your space, not pulled from a catalog.
Layered lighting plans — ambient, task, accent — with attention to color temperature and dimming. Lighting is the cheapest way to transform a room and the most often overlooked.
Where helpful, we coordinate with your existing pieces or source new ones. Not required — we're happy to hand you a design and let you furnish on your own.
Standalone interior design fees vary based on scope. We offer hourly consultation, room-by-room flat-fee design, and full whole-home design packages. Design fees roll into the construction estimate when we also build the project.
City of Santa Monica Building & Safety. Coastal Commission review may apply for properties near the bluffs or west of Lincoln. Plan check typically 4–8 weeks.
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Yes. Many clients hire us for design direction, then bring in their own contractor or DIY parts of the work. We'll provide drawings, specs, and material selections that any contractor can build from.
For design-only engagements, yes — fixed fee or hourly. When we both design and build, the design fee is wrapped into the construction contract.
Yes. North of Montana has some of the area's highest-end remodels and we've done full-home projects there.
Marine-grade or PVD-coated hardware on visible fixtures, stainless cabinet hinges, and corrosion-resistant fasteners on exterior work. Adds a few percent to material cost.
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