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Beautiful By Design
5.0(
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Susan has a fabulous senses of taste, balance, color, texture, proportion and space. She is a very experienced professional at decorating and is an absolute pleasure to work with. Mine was a big job and Susan made great effort to keep costs down. We have a combination of designer and handmade furniture, accents and fixtures to make it interesting as well as retail. Our ground floor is transformed into a beautiful updated cheerful and functional space. I can t wait for her help with the upstairs!"
AFTER
British West Indies Retreat
CASUAL DINING
British West Indies
AFTER

+28

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Charles Taylor Interior Design
4.9(
13
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Charles is the best interior designer I have had. Charles has creative ideas, great communications skills, and attention to detail. He has done a great job with out house both in the inside and outside."
Bright remodel
La Jolla Contemporary
Family That Loves Color
Clean Contemporary
Bright remodel

+112

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Cdesigns
5.0(
13
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"My husband and I were living in CT and decided to hire an interior designer to help us decorate and furnish a new home we purchased in CA. The impetus for this big move from CT to sunny CA was a change in my husbands work and my struggle with health issues. We had no prior experience with using the services of a designer and felt overwhelmed with the task of picking out paint colors and new furniture from such a distance. After several zoom meetings with Connie Burgher, we felt confident she understood our vision to create a serene coastal home environment. Throughout the process, Connie was available, professional, and thoughtful in helping us make choices that fit our budget and style. She also coordinated work with excellent contractors and painters in the area. We are thrilled how Connie helped us transform our new home into a stunning coastal oasis."
Coastal-Inspired Home
Coast Dining
Beautiful Turned Leg Console Table
Welcome
Spa-like Elegance - Sweet Dreams

+49

Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chris Alan Design
4.9(
134
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

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"In August 2024, my husband and I decided to replace all of our interior furnishings. We originally started our project by working with the “designers” in the stores where we were making major purchases. It took us over 8 months to realize what a BIG MISTAKE that was. Long story short, we called Christian in April 2025. Christian came to our home and talked with us to understand the scope of the project. We wanted to redecorate the family, dining, and living rooms. Christian spent time getting to know us, asking us what we do for fun, and how we live our lives. He gleaned from us that we are adventurous travelers, with a love of the outdoors; he noticed my husband is into music and has a love of classic rock musician hard-cover biography books; he noticed that we both are somewhat minimalistic and that we prefer an orderly space. Christian’s tireless energy over the next 4 months produced recommendations for sofas, artwork, accessories, lighting, area rugs, coffee, end, and drink tables – you name it, Christian thought of it! We needed it all. His recommendations fit not only our lifestyle and our aesthetic preferences, but our personalities. Case in point, during our travels over the years, we’ve taken many photos of the places we’ve been. But these photos lived in our phones – where they weren’t being appreciated. Christian had the brilliant idea to showcase the photos on the wall in the dining room using MixTiles; he also suggested making two huge pieces of wall art for both our entryway and our living room. The result is nothing short of amazing. Christian also brought his crews in for electrical work and some painting. They were friendly, professional, speedy, and very clean. Christian was simply a joy to work with and he made our house not only beautiful, but comfortable, functional, and SO US! He was always available for a visit when a piece of furniture arrived, was always honest with his opinion, and always included my husband. Christian turned what was originally a very frustrating project into a wonderful experience and we are thrilled with the end result. We can’t say enough about Christian’s work and we are proud to call him friend. There is no other designer who will work harder for you, at a more than fair price, with a more than astonishing end result. Thank you, Christian!"
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+36

Response time11 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Sarah Kaplan Design
5.0(
16
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Sarah is wonderful! Do not hesitate to use her. She has done multiple projects for us. She resigned out kitchen on a budget and it looks beautiful. She worked with us to pick out living and dinning room furniture. She designed/reimagined our primary and primary bathroom. Year later she designed my son's nursery. She is detailed and works closely with her clients. I still get compliments on my home bc of her. I refer her to anyone who needs help with designing a beautiful home."
Kitchen remodel
Dining room remodel with custom built-ins and banquet seating
Guest bathroom remodel
Primary bathroom
Kitchen remodel

+62

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Designs by Denise
5.0(
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Denise was very helpful and was even willing to shop for me while I wasnâ t with her! This was especially helpful because I had a new baby at home. By her bringing me the samples and designs to my home, the experience was so easy! She also has great taste in interior design. I highly recommend hiring Denise in order to elevate any space in your home! -Lauren"
Elevated Eats
Elevated Eats
Blissful Bathroom
The Calm Cove
Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dina2Decor
4.3(
24
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"I have had the pleasure of working with Dina Hawasli for the past five years as one of her subcontractors. During this time, we have completed at least 40 renovations on her clients’ properties, and I can confidently say that she is one of the best in the industry. Dina approaches every project with professionalism, discipline, and an exceptional eye for detail. Her extensive experience ensures that each renovation is executed efficiently, on time, and to the highest quality standards. She takes the time to understand her clients’ goals and goes above and beyond to bring their visions to life. Her team is equally skilled—highly trained, hardworking, and dedicated to delivering outstanding craftsmanship. Regardless of the project’s size, Dina and her team consistently produce results that exceed expectations. Their work is not only of superior quality but also beautifully designed and built to last. If you’re looking for a reliable, efficient, and talented team for your next remode"
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BE HOME REMODELING INC
4.9(
66
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"After they redid our counter tops and island, we had them paint out cabinets and build shelves up to the ceiling. The communication was on point this time and the results speak for themselves. Would definitely recommend them to anyone for any home project."
full house remodeling
full house remodeling
full house remodeling
full house remodeling
full house remodeling

+31

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
629 neighbors recently requested a quote
Walter Electric
4.5(
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I didn't know the rooms could be this well lit. We had some additional recessed lighting and ceiling fan/light fixtures installed (among other things). We hired Walter Electric a couple years ago to do a major upgrade on the home electrical/lighting, which turned out great, and so it was very good to be able to get them again. Keith had some great suggestions and it's really livened up the space. They are friendly, accomodating, and have great workmanship. Just really nice experience all around."
 Energy Efficient Lighting Design
Creative Accent Lighting
LED Soffit Lighting
Creative Solutions
Mood Lighting

+2

Response time7 hrs
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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DS Legend Home Builders, LLC
5.0(
47
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I entrusted DS Legend Home Builders with the interior design of my new home, and they did not disappoint. The designers brought creativity and a keen eye for aesthetics, transforming our space into a stunning and functional environment. They listened attentively to our preferences and lifestyle needs, incorporating them seamlessly into the design. The result was a perfect balance of style and practicality. DS Legend Home Builders interior design service is worth every penny and more."
Modern bathroom remodel
Full bathroom remodel
Happy costumer
Full kitchen remodel
Full kitchen remodel

+15

Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Interior Design and Decorating questions, answered by experts

Mid-century modern design focused primarily on two things: simple, functional furniture, often with geometric shapes, and specific color palettes that included earth tones and what we’d today call retro colors. Furniture often blended different materials, like teak or oak wood, with vinyl, metal, and glass. Common mid-century modern paint colors included browns, reds, burnt oranges, yellows, aqua greens, and whites.

While the Arts and Crafts movement inspired many architectural elements, the primary styles from the time include Craftsman, Tudor Revivals, bungalows, and Mission homes. You'll see elements of these styles in homes, churches, museums, and schools—particularly Country Day schools from the era.

Deciding to hire an interior designer or an interior decorator is entirely dependent on what you’re looking for out of your project and your budget. Interior decorators typically cost less than interior designers, both in hourly rates and overall project costs. 

If you want to add furnishings to your home but it’s otherwise set with permanent fixtures, an interior decorator would be best for you. However, if you are looking to remodel your home or are building a new home and would like help with permanent structures like cabinets, showers, and overall layouts, an interior designer is best.  

Hiring someone to decorate your Christmas tree costs about $400 on average, ranging from $200 to $1,500 or more, depending on the type of decorating service, size of the tree, location, and materials used to decorate the tree. Price ranges vary by service type:

  • Handyperson: $60–$125 per hour

  • Professional light installer: $300 per hour

  • Interior decorator: $50–$200 per hour

  • Christmas tree designer: $600–$1,500 per tree

British architect John Nash is credited with creating the Italianate style of architecture. The style was further popularized in the U.S. by landscape architect Andrew Jackson Downing and architect Calvert Vaux. The style spread across the U.S. due to Downing’s popular book on the style and the availability of plans and materials due to the mass production of the Industrial Revolution.

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