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Chris Alan Design
4.9(
134
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Serving Rancho Bernardo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Customers say: Quick response

"We had an exceptional experience working with Chris Alan Design after a leak in our home. Chris’s promptness, reliability, and transparency regarding pricing and timing truly impressed us. He skillfully incorporated our budget and family needs into the redesign. We're thrilled with the results and wholeheartedly recommend Chris Alan Design for future projects."
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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 Rancho Bernardo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Beautiful By Design
5.0(
10
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Serving Rancho Bernardo, 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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Designs by Denise
5.0(
17
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Serving Rancho Bernardo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Denise was an absolute pleasure to work with during my kitchen redesign project. Despite the initial setback of a flood, she made the process so easy and stress-free. Denises expertise and guidance in identifying my personal design style were invaluable, and her ability to bring it to life was amazing. She even went above and beyond by coordinating with my contractors while I was out of town, ensuring that everything went according to plan. When we encountered a roadblock with the flooring being backordered, Denise was able to make an executive decision and choose the perfect floor for our kitchen without any input from me. Needless to say, she exceeded all expectations, and we were thrilled with the result. Denise truly has a talent for interior design, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to embark on a renovation project."
Elevated Eats
Elevated Eats
Blissful Bathroom
The Calm Cove
Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DM Building Inc
4.9(
57
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Serving Rancho Bernardo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Customers say: True professional

"DM Building was great! Very professional and Danny, the owner gave a fair price for the amount of work that we needed for our bathroom. The crew did great professional work and knew what they were doing. Our bathroom turned out great and we are very happy with it. Highly recommend!"
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+9

Response time6 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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San Diego Premier Outdoor Design and Construction
5.0(
46
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Serving Rancho Bernardo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our back yard came out beautifully! We enjoy it every day and it fits our needs perfectly Emily was terrific to work with and helped design a beautiful backyard with us. The workmanship and quality shows. Lots attention to detail and a highly finished look. We had SD premier outdoor replace our driveway and walkway with pavers last year. It was good experience and the final product is so nicely done we contacted her this year for the back yard. We are glad we found SD Premier and love the entire landscape they created."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate89%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Just Stamping Concrete
5.0(
28
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Serving Rancho Bernardo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired this landscape designer to transform my backyard and was thrilled with the end result. The designer was creative, attentive, and provided practical solutions to improve the functionality and beauty of my outdoor space. Highly recommend!"
Concrete
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Specialty Design Build
4.7(
58
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Serving Rancho Bernardo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Sheen has done work for us in the past so when we had a flood in the house and needed a complete remodel we did not hesitate to contact Sheen again. Sheen and his crew, especially Francisco, did an outstanding job with this project. Once we finally received funds from insurance the work was completed very quickly. Thanks, Sheen and crew!"
ADU bedroom
ADU living area
Backyard, detached 500 sf ADU
ADU kitchen and laundry
ADU bathroom

+40

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
4.4(
129
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Serving Rancho Bernardo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our front landscape was in desperate need of makeover landscaping. C&H Gardens has trimmed and removed many very large trees for me, over the last 6 years. It was an easy decision to choose Kent and C&H to do our landscaping project. Design was agreed upon and work began in mid-May 2020 and completed as designed in 3 weeks, on time and at cost projection. The professional work crew and design elements that added great visual quality to the street view was more than we expected. Our family and friends agree the work and view was fantastic. We will have an easy choice on our next project for the back yard...C&H is our contractor. Thanks Kent Horner, job well done."
Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar
Encinitas

+19

Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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FAQs for design and decorating projects in Rancho Bernardo, CA

Start by defining your goals and budget. Collect photos of rooms you love, jot down must-have features, and list what isn’t working in your current space. Share these details—and your target budget—during the first meeting. The clearer you are, the quicker a designer can translate your vision into a workable plan and keep costs in check.

Yes, working with an interior designer can help you save money. Designers prevent costly missteps, secure trade discounts on furniture and finishes, and coordinate the project so you don’t pay twice for the same work. Their upfront fee often pays for itself in avoided change orders, tighter timelines, and materials purchased at below-retail pricing.

A full interior design project wraps up in two to three months, on average, while a decorating job takes four to eight weeks. Timelines stretch if you add structural changes, custom millwork, or specialty materials, and unexpected shipping or permit delays can tack on extra days. Talk with your designer about project milestones and build in a little wiggle room.

Interview at least three pros whose portfolios match your style. Review their credentials and ask for references. During a face-to-face or virtual meeting, discuss your goals, budget, and timeline, and make sure their communication style and fee structure feel comfortable. The right designer combines technical know-how with a creative approach that clicks with you.

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