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RJ Austin Interior Design
4.7(
29
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Designer - KitchenDesigner - Residential (Interior Space Planner)

Serving The Sea Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Customers say: Quick response

"This project is still in process. (Primary bath and kitchen remodel) Grate and creative design by RJ Austin Interior Design. Jennifer has insight knowledge of layout and materials. Jennifer is very easy to work with and listens to our overall vision. Looking forward to finishing this project with RJ Austin Design."
Updated den
Lamp and lighting details
Dining room view
Dining room update
Details

+65

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stacey Lapuk Interiors
5.0(
5
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Interior DecoratorDesigner - Interior Lighting PlanDesigner - Kitchen+1 more

Serving The Sea Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

BUDGETS: We offer a number of services to accommodate various budgets.\n\nNOTE: All of our timeless designs incorporate Biophilic Design principles - aligning your interiors with nature - for your health, well-being and happiness.\n\n1. Hourly Consultations. Online or onsite (Sonoma or Marin Counties). $300. per hour.\n\n2. NEW "Design For You" - Affordable, curated room design. Includes consultations, plans, design boards and shopping carts to implement yourself with order support. $2,600. per room.\n\n3. Full-Service Custom Design. Our clients' budgets typically begin at $75,000. We can implement your project over time as budget allows. We care. About you. About extraordinary design. And about our critical need for a connection to nature. We care that your experience transforming your home is one of joy and satisfaction.\n\nCelebrating over 35 years of national award-winning, internationally published and televised residential interior design. American Society of Interior Designers.\n

Showcase Yellow Bedroom
Showcase Yellow Bedroom
Showcase Yellow Bedroom
Showcase Yellow Bedroom
Showcase Yellow Bedroom

+62

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
StudioNorth
4.9(
7
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Designer - Residential (Interior Space Planner)Designer - Kitchen

Serving The Sea Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Customers say: Quick response

"Esther was amazing! We are so glad we had Esther complete our kitchen plans! She presented different options which were great. She's very professional & always accommodating. Was always willing to make any changes. She's a gem. So glad we did plans, as wasn't going to but glad we did. Thanks Esther!"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Courtney Elizabeth Homes
5.0(
4
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Interior DecoratorDesigner - Kitchen

Serving The Sea Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Dahlia Design is a wonderful team to work with. I employed them twice to the staging job. They were very professional. The staging was fantastic both times. I I would highly recommend them for any type of interior design work."
Remodels
Remodels
Remodels
finished bath
living room in SF

+13

Response time2 days
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ovation Restoration, LLC
4.2(
102
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Designer - Kitchen

Serving The Sea Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ovation manages client contracts and finances while Unique Interiors (Kris Tavares) crews do the work. Overall, the construction was of average quality, and am I generally satisfied with the results. Most workers were timely, friendly, and cleaned up after themselves. However, there were a number of issues of missed timelines, demands for early payments (although the total paid was as agreed). Several of the subs or workers were problematic and callbacks from both Ovation and Unique were difficult. His work was often installed where other work was planned. As a result, his work needed redoing. Because he was rarely quickly available to fix his mistakes, these erred installations significantly increased the project duration. He rarely cleaned up after himself, leaving scraps, and construction debris left where he worked requiring other workers or the homeowner to clean-up. His worst mistake was drilling a 3 ½ in a hole in an array of standard 2X4s to accommodate a 2 in conduit to pass through. The result was that the involved wall required reconfiguring to ensure structural soundness. This event was complicated by his using brute force to remove a frozen stud in an electrical meter base, which then broke off. Instead of drilling out the broken stud, he ordered a new service, which necessitated a two-week period with no electricity to the house. Not only did this delay the project, if necessitated people living here to vacate during this time and required use of an extension cord from a neighbor to keep the refrigerator and freezer running. This alone was cause for a 3-week delay in the overall project. A number of other delays were the result of materials not ordered in a timely manner so that when workmen were assigned, instead of beginning work on the ordered materials, they had to go find what was needed at the store. In some cases, this required ordering materials that were back-ordered, adding to the delays. It must be said that this small project was originally projected to have an elapsed completion time of 1 month. In all, the project took over 4 months with many interim completion dates given and passed. These delays were complicated by two international trips the owners took, one of which I hired a person to oversee construction in my absence, the second because of problems in my first absence, I halted construction for 3.5 weeks while I was gone. The person hired to install cabinets, which were very nice quality, were hung in a very unprofessional manner with screw heads exposed inside the cabinets and many of these proud of the cabinet wall, which prevented me from using screw covers. About cabinet designs: I was presented a cabinet plan and pressured to approve it. We discussed the plan and made some agreements of the changes needed and I signed off. Unfortunately, all the changes we discussed were not followed and some original designs were ordered. This was my error for signing off to a plan without better documentation of the oral changes.Part of the plan was the installation of a shallow counter that needed custom fabrication. The finish material had to be repaired and this did not work so it was agreed to replace the counter as warranty work after the project was completed. The person who built this also undertook the redo. The final quality of the work was very poor. The counter was somewhere from ¼ to 1/8 inch away from the wall. He attempted to fill the gap with silicone and smeared it on both the wall and the counter. He left the redo in this condition without letting the owner know he was going. I reported this issue to both Ovation and Unique, without any response. I had to make the repair on the counter myself."
Breathtaking solid slab granite countertops
Walk-in shower with sliding glass door
Handicap accessible with style
New lighting
Antique white custom cabinets

+133

Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LMS Design
5.0(
4
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Designer - Interior Lighting PlanDesigner - Kitchen

Serving The Sea Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Lance will listen to you and do your desighn professionally and quickly and you will be charged a fair price as compared to what others doing similar work in this rural area are charging for similar quality of work."
1st Floor House Plan
2nd Floor House Plan
House East Elev
House North Elev
House Section

+34

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Trujano Roofing
2.0(
1
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Designer - KitchenDesigner - Residential (Interior Space Planner)

Serving The Sea Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

\n \nWe take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

House Remodeling
House Remodeling
House Remodeling
House Remodeling
House Remodeling

+1

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Palm Construction, Inc.
5.0(
90
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Designer - KitchenDesigner - Residential (Interior Space Planner)

Serving The Sea Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We worked with Ali (sales manager) and Tony (project manager), who took the time to design a project that made sense for our property and our budget, made a number of suggestions and recommendations and were never pushy or tried to "sell" us on something. The crew really went above and beyond to provide top quality workmanship and overall we were in very good hands. Highly recommended!"
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Interior Design and Decorating questions, answered by experts

While the terms 'interior designer' and 'interior decorator' are often used interchangeably, they represent distinct professions with some overlapping work. The primary difference lies in the scope of their projects.

An interior decorator focuses on the aesthetics of a space, making less permanent decisions about decor. Their work involves selecting colors, fabrics, furniture, wall art, paint, and other finishes to 'dress' a room and enhance its style.

An interior designer has a broader scope that includes a decorator's aesthetic focus but also extends to the structural and functional aspects of a space. Designers are qualified to plan layouts, make structural changes, and manage overall functionality. They handle permanent decisions regarding fixtures like cabinets and bathtubs, establish floor plans, and may hire contractors.

Due to the technical skills required, interior designers typically have formal education, certification, and may hold a license, which can result in higher fees. As a general rule, it is best to hire an interior designer for major remodeling projects and an interior decorator for projects focused on establishing or refreshing a home's interior style.

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

Neoclassical architecture is all about simplicity and balance without losing the drama of its style. White, gray, cream, and other soft pastels are common. Many homeowners choose a deep natural hue for a pop of color, such as jewel tones or black accents. Modern neoclassical architecture also incorporates brick facades, bringing red into the color scheme.

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.

Balancing aesthetics with functionality amidst space planning is important. To do so, you could consider consulting both an interior designer and an architect to fulfill both these needs. Or you can tackle it on your own by prioritizing personal touches amidst space planning that add to the look but don't take away from the livability of the space.

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