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Chris Alan Design
4.9(
134
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Customers say: Quick response

"We are pleased to share our 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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Cdesigns
5.0(
13
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Customers say: Quick response

"I am a young professional man and recently purchased my first (the 1950s and VERY) outdated home with my wife. I desired a contemporary style, so shortly thereafter employed the services of Cdesigns. I have to say that working with Connie nothing short of amazing. She completely understood what I wanted but went on to explain we needed to blend my style and my wife's style with the age and architecture of the house for a cohesive design. Connie designed a floor plan to remove a wall and blend the small kitchen, dining and living room together. Now we have a beautiful open concept home that includes new cabinets with loads of storage; a LARGE kitchen island around which to gather and entertain, new appliances, updated flooring throughout and a remodeled bathroom. The home is light, airy and more spaciously with an efficient flow of traffic and a style that reflects our personalities. We have hosted multiple social events at our place since the remodel and we constantly receive compliments on the choices we (Connie) made for our home! We would not hesitate to hire her again and look forward to when we can purchase another property and bring her in to make it the best it can be. Thank you Connie and Cdesigns for an amazing experience!!"
Coastal-Inspired Home
Coast Dining
Beautiful Turned Leg Console Table
Welcome
Spa-like Elegance - Sweet Dreams

+49

Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sarah Kaplan Design
5.0(
16
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Serving San Marcos, 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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Charles Taylor Interior Design
4.9(
13
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"CTID was (is!) great to work with -- they are still helping us with some final decorating items. We were new to town so Charles was a great help in introducing us to options, listening to us and translating what we wanted into recommendations. CTID sourced most if not all our materials from wood flooring, tile and countertops for kitchen and baths, kitchen cabinets and appliances, bath fixtures and vanities, and stone for the fireplace. They designed a built-in bed for the main bedroom and found us a wall bed for the guest room, Afghan rugs, living room furniture and cabinetry and outdoor furniture. Nearly all facets of our design and build were shepherded by Charles. We would definitely work with Charles again and it is clear from the various suppliers we met through him that he is highly respected."
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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Designs by Denise
5.0(
17
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Serving San Marcos, 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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DM Building Inc
4.9(
57
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Customers say: True professional

"We live out of state & it was mandatory to have excellent communications w/our contractor. Danny & his team were incredibly professional, efficient, honest and dependable. We will not work with anyone else in the future. He did an exceptional job."
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+9

Response time6 days
1 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 San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great experience with SD Premier Outdoor. Emily helped us design our perfect backyard and was extremely personable and efficient with her communication and proposal. Team Andy completed our demo and paver installation and Team Miguel installed our artificial turf. We could not be happier with the final product!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Juan's Tree Service & Landscaping
4.8(
56
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I wanted decorative rocks to cover bare dirt in my backyard. The job was done quickly, at a fair price, and to my satisfaction. I have asked Juan to come back to do landscape maintenance on the property on a regular basis."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Just Stamping Concrete
5.0(
28
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Serving San Marcos, 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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FAQs for design and decorating projects in San Marcos, 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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