Top-rated designers/decorators.

Get matched with top designers/decorators in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 3 pros

Matching on HomeAdvisor

Share some details icon
Share some details about your home project.
Match with local pros icon
Within moments, match with highly-rated local pros.
Compare quotes icon
Compare quotes and choose the best pro for the job.

Find Designers/decorators in Rancho Santa Margarita

Avatar for CaliBuilders
CaliBuilders
4.6(
26
)

Serving Rancho Santa Margarita, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Peter was excellent to work with I continued to add things to the project. He was very patient and answered all of my questions. Everyday he moved the old stuff away and cleaned up. I appreciate that he is very responsive in answering my calls or text. His work was beautiful and I will use him again!"
Contemporary walk-in curdles shower
Kitchen remodeling with all the bells and whistles
Full Condo Remodeling in Dana Point, CA
Custom Range Hood Cover
Guest bathroom remodeling

+27

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Design X Architects
Design X Architects
5.0(
43
)

Serving Rancho Santa Margarita, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Working with Jonathan at Design X Architects was the best decision my family made. Through seasons of busy schedules and illnesses, Jonathan has been patient with us and never pressured us to move faster than we were comfortable with. He is extremely creative and always takes our perspective into consideration when creating his designs."
Pool View
Front Entry
Guest House View
Dining Area
Lobby

+7

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Just Stamping Concrete
Just Stamping Concrete
5.0(
28
)

Serving Rancho Santa Margarita, 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
Avatar for Andrew Joseph Designs
Andrew Joseph Designs
5.0(
20
)

Serving Rancho Santa Margarita, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Really innovative, thinking outside the box, the materials used were cost-effective. He was very professional, easy to speak with, great personality, great sense of humor, and listens to ideas, visions and provide his expertise to have a great result, and I would highly recommend him."
Newport Beach Residence
Entry
Back Patio
Outdoor Patio
Ocean View

+20

Response time2 days
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Gardens Tune Up
Gardens Tune Up
5.0(
15
)

Serving Rancho Santa Margarita, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Working with Gardens Tuneup was a wonderful experience. Felipe and staff provided far more than asked for or expected. They brought our garden back to life. The sprinkler installation is fantastic, Felipe’s sense of design and plant knowledge were very helpful as they cleaned and restructured our out of control garden. They were fastidious, thorough, punctual and an overall pleasure to to work with. We will continue to lean on them for garden maintenance. Francie Chan, Trabuco Canyon"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Rainbow Landscaping
Rainbow Landscaping
4.5(
79
)

Serving Rancho Santa Margarita, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent job!!! Truly impressed with everything he and his crew did from start to finish. They also worked during some of the hottest days in years to get the job done on time. Fernando is an expert in his craft, this man is a talented artist, skilled technician, and mighty workhorse. The careful selection of new plants, thoughtful placement, and overall aesthetic impact created by Fernando have given our home beautiful curb appeal. Irrigation design works perfectly! It was a ton of work, besides the complete makeover of the front, our much neglected backyard was a sad, overgrown, leaf litter disaster. The attention to detail was amazing . . . they didn’t miss a thing. If you want an experienced, reliable pro then look no further. Rainbow Landscaping is your first and last call. It’s nice to find somebody you can trust and want to do business with."
Recently completed project for a client remodeling their home!
Clients Back Yard (Before)
Recently completed project for a client remodeling their home!
Clients Back Yard (After)
Additional Photos

+180

Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for K & K Engineering
K & K Engineering
5.0(
13
)

Serving Rancho Santa Margarita, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Kyle as my structural engineer for my ADU. Long story short, my original architect ghosted me, and left an incomplete plan and about two months before application expires. I had to change my design a bit and Kyle was so kind. He helped me finished my revision over a weekend even though he had a lot of work at hand after he leaned my situation. And the city revision only cost him a day. With his help I was able to pull my permit two days before the deadline! Excellent work Kyle! Much appreciated!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate98%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
...
Showing 1-10 of 601

FAQs for design and decorating projects in Rancho Santa Margarita, 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.

The Rancho Santa Margarita, CA homeowners’ guide to design and decorating services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.