HAVEN STUDIOS specializes in full-service interior design for homes as well as boutique commercial projects. Our guiding philosophy is that great design is a collaboration between the client and designer. The ideal result: a space full of spirit and one that embodies the lives of the owners.
Functionally, we want to maximize purpose, create thoughtful sightlines and spatial flow.
Aesthetically, we follow a holistic approach that is centered on comfort and joy. We intend to design environments that are spirited, uplifting, and hum with life. Our studio isn't too concerned about trends or focused on generic solutions but rather with the development of dynamic spaces one would like to live or work in.
Operating out of Sacramento, we serve clients throughout Northern California and beyond.
With a satellite office in San Francisco, we love to serve clients around the Bay Area. If you're in need of interior designer,
Our Interior Design Mission
Does your home or office lack proper flow? We will conduct a thorough analysis and provide solutions to optimize your space.
Space Planning
Do you need an interior designer to guide you in furniture selections, layout variations, and purchasing? We can assist with that.
Interior Furnishings
Our full-service interior design offering is geared towards home remodels - both partial and full scale as well as new builds.
Residential Interior Design
Let's dive into a world of inviting interior design with our bespoke interior design services, tailored to your needs. Operating out of Sacramento, CA, our interior design studio stands as a welcoming space for those who desire a well balanced mix of style, practicality, and individualized interior design. We want to create dynamic spaces that fit your needs and budget. From full-scale renovation and new build homes to interior furnishings, we tailor our services around you and your home. Please see below general options and schedule a call for further details.
in Sacramento, San Francisco, Northern California, and Beyond
Interior Design Services
- partial home remodels
- full scale home renovations
- new build custom homes
- commercial interior design
Experience home remodeling with less anxiety and less stress. From the initial in-home consultation to the final installation, we provide comprehensive, turn-key services that ensure a successful project. Our team guides you through every step of the interior design process, from conceptualization to construction, furniture installation, and styling. Our services include detailed space planning, material selections, custom cabinetry design, contractor and vendor coordination, and ongoing support throughout construction. The extend of your specific interior design service plan may differ from the above full-service as needed.
Full-service Interior Design
- Homeowners
- Boutique Hospitality
- offices
Our interior design service specific to furniture selections can be utilized as a stand-alone offering to refresh your existing space or to seamlessly integrate into both remodels and new construction projects. Our extensive network of trusted vendors allows us to provide you with a curated selection of unique and high-quality furnishing items. We also design custom furniture pieces to achieve the desired overall style and living environment. Furniture procurement services are part of this package. Includes lighting selections as needed; all services are tailor to your needs.
Interior Furnishings
- Kitchen remodels
- full scale home Remodels
- new build custom homes
- Discerning Offices
At our Sacramento-based interior design studio, we specialize in thoughtful space planning to transform your home into a functional and beautiful sanctuary. We take a holistic approach to design, seamlessly blending interior aesthetics with architectural considerations. Whether you're optimizing a single room like the kitchen or reimagining the entire layout, we focus on creating a natural flow that maximizes comfort and functionality. Our goal is to craft a balanced environment that meets both your practical needs and design vision, resulting in a home that not only looks stunning but feels uniquely yours.
Space Planning + Interior Architecture
Space Planning + Interior Architecture
Our interior design studio is deeply committed to fostering well-being and creating environments that nurture a sense of connection. We believe that thoughtfully designed spaces have the power to influence not only the aesthetics of a business but also the overall experience of everyone who connects with that brand. That's why we work closely with business owners to craft interiors that leave a lasting impression while providing a nurturing and inspiring atmosphere for their teams.
Whether it's a beauty salon that offers a serene escape, a boutique restaurant that delights the senses, a hotel that feels like a home away from home, or a medical spa that soothes both body and mind, our designs are tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of each business. We understand that these spaces are more than just places of business; they are reflections of the brand's identity and values. Therefore, we take great care in every detail—from layout and lighting to material selections and custom solutions—to ensure that the interiors we create are not only visually stunning but also functional, welcoming, and aligned with the brand’s mission.
In today’s competitive market, it’s crucial for businesses to stand out, and we believe that well-designed interiors are key to achieving this. We are passionate about working with clients who care about design and are dedicated to creating spaces where beauty and function coexist, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who experiences them.
Commercial Interior Design
- Wellness and beauty Salons
- Retail Stores
- Boutique Hotels and restaurants
Let's chat about your project and main objectives.
Phone Call
For full-service design clients looking to renovate their home or build a custom home from the ground up, we like to meet in person and tour your home to get a better understanding of the project scope and what you're looking for. For our remote projects, this home tour might be in the form of a Zoom call or FaceTime. A remote solution might also be suitable for projects that "only" involve furniture selections.
Home Tour
After our initial design consultation, we create a scope of work. Throughout this document, we will share more about our work and values and how they inform our design process. We will already share some initial inspirations and mood concepts with you and hope they leave you feeling inspired and confident in moving forward.
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Throughout the proposal we will clearly define project goals with regards to layout, material finishes, lighting and furniture as they apply to your needs. You'll also learn about next steps to move the project forward.
Proposal - Design Scope
Our Design Process
First and foremost, thank you very much for considering to work with us. We thrive to be our client's design guide and liaison through the good and the bad. Our clients trust us to complete a successful design project and we highly value the opportunity to make a difference. We hope the below detailed introduction to our design process gives you a little sneak peek of how it is to work with us and what to expect.
Every project and client is unique, so we structure our process accordingly but there is a certain process that we adhere to. This allows us to stay organized and make the project a success.
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You will receive a questionnaire asking about your design preferences and lifestyle. After you submitted the questionnaire, we will evaluate your answers and go over them with you in detail to address any follow-up questions.
Programming
We come to an agreement on the scope of the project and you sign a contract.
In order to
move the project onto our
schedule, you will pay an initial design retainer. After that, payments will be invoiced
as project milestones are achieved
throughout the project. We do not ask for the complete design fee upfront.
Agreement
After you have received our Welcome Guide and we exchanged more information to define your project, we will take a deep dive into design.
We will study the existing plans, evaluate the questionnaires, have several discussions with you about what you need in your newly remodeled home (functionally and aesthetically), and share a lot of pictures with you to establish an overall design style.
We take programming serious. This step is essential to our design philosophy and our ability to connect with our clients. At HAVEN STUDIOS, we believe that what separates a house from a home is in a space's ability to resonate with your lifestyle and needs.
With the discovery phase in the books, we’re set to move forward with space planning and developing a tailor-made design solution for you. We develop a design aesthetic and work towards specifying and sourcing. From material finishes and fixtures to furniture, we’ll leave no detail left untouched with a clear design vision guiding each decision.
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Once everything is carefully worked through, we’ll sit down to unveil the full design plan for our first Design Presentation.
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During this presentation, you’ll have the opportunity to review every element of your custom project, assess drawings, see and touch samples, and collaborate on any revisions as needed. Depending on your specific design contract, we will work on revision #2 and #3 after that.
Design Phase
share your vision and ideas with us
After the final approval of the design plan is received, you can take a break from heavy decision making as we take it all from here. Our studio will handle the administrative work of coordinating specifications of products with the contractor. We will also manage purchasing orders, tracking, and ensuring each product is shipped to an off-site warehouse for inspection. This is an essential step to ensuring no damaged or defective pieces are brought into your home during the white-glove delivery process on install day.
Procurement
As the hard and soft goods are finalized, each will be presented to you in the form of a proposal for approval.
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You can also expect to receive reports periodically to help keep track of all purchases and costs to date.
Approvals
realistic renderings convey our vision
A set of drawings will be created if your project requires permits. Oftentimes, 3D renderings help with decisions, especially for renovations and new custom homes. We create those for the most significant areas, such as the kitchen and primary bathroom (plus where requested).
Drawings
It can be hard to make decisions based on pictures and
materials alone. To guide you through the process with
confidence, we utilize pictures, elevations, actual samples, as
well as 3D renderings where it's really important. We create drawings and concepts and sometimes collages as shown here to illustrate our design vision. We also go through many pictures with you to get to know
your likes and dislikes. This process might be tedious at times
but informs a design that suits your personality. We want to
create a home that is tailor-made just for you and not just based
on what the next store has to offer (AKA contractor option).
Decisions, decisions, ...
Any renovation building project will have challenging moments that require smart solutions. Whether it's an unforeseen construction hurdle, supply shortage, or a communication mishap, hiccups are inevitable and can make the process incredibly stressful. As your liaison and design advocate, we will collaborate with your general contractor. We convey all design details with the trade and adjust appropriately where necessary to ensure the best solution. We will make sure that everyone is on board with maintaining our design intent and integrity.
We provide ongoing site visits and collaboration with your contractor throughout construction to ensure each detail comes together as intended.
Many clients might not want to incorporate this into the service scope but this is crucial when your designs are unique and we strongly recommend it if the budget allows for it. Without boots on the ground, our designs will be adjusted during the construction phase.
Project Management
During the installation phase, it is best if you are not at home. This will give us an opportunity to work efficiently and take care of all the small details. Installation will typically take our team 1-3 days, but we will give you our best estimate before it begins.
Installation (Soft Goods Only)
This is the exciting part! The final walk through can take between one to three hours (or even more for large projects). This is where we will create a punch list of any outstanding items, hand off all warranty information, along with cleaning & care guides in a final goodbye packet.
Final Walk-Through
see, dreams do come true! crazy, huh?
we prepared a few guides to help you on your interior design journey.
Design Resources
what to expect from your interior design project
project guide
A Renovation Checklist worth exploring
Remodel guide
Why Should you hire an interior designer?
Interior Design GUide
Are you considering a home remodel in Sacramento, Tahoe, or the San Francisco Bay Area? Our interior design studio’s mission is to transform our clients’ homes into a reflection of their highest aspirations. From setting goals and priorities to managing renovations, our holistic design approach ensures an enjoyable and successful remodeling experience. Whether it’s a historic home or a ground-up custom build, our goal is to bring your dream home to life.
Home Remodeling and
Successful Planning
Interior Design - Home Renovation - New COnstruction
Are you considering a home remodel in Sacramento, Tahoe, or the San Francisco Bay Area? Our interior design studio’s mission is to transform our clients’ homes into a reflection of their highest aspirations. From setting goals and priorities to managing renovations, our holistic design approach ensures an enjoyable and successful remodeling experience. Whether it’s a historic home or a ground-up custom build, our goal is to bring your dream home to life.
Home Remodeling and Successful Planning
Interior Design - Home Renovation
When you hire an interior designer, thoughtful deliberation is crucial. Homeowners often underestimate the intricacies involved in interior design and/or renovation projects, and only seek assistance when they are already feeling overwhelmed. By involving us early in the process, we can help alleviate the stress of your design project, ensuring a smoother and more enjoyable experience for you.
7 Reasons to Hire an
Interior Designer
Interior Design - Home Renovation - New COnstruction
When you hire an interior designer, thoughtful deliberation is crucial. Homeowners often underestimate the intricacies involved in interior design and/or renovation projects, and only seek assistance when they are already feeling overwhelmed. By involving us early in the process, we can help alleviate the stress of your design project, ensuring a smoother and more enjoyable experience for you.
