Who doesn't love a little 'before & after?' One of the luxury design services By Design Interiors offers is full home renovations. We love taking on these remodel projects; transforming an older, 'less-functional' design into a space that our clients can truly call HOME. Take a look at the latest home renovation from Senior Designer, Ayca Stiffel. It a edgy full home update complete with modern monochromatic hues, stunning hard surfaces, and matte black finishes. The Kitchen: Swipe to see the before. Home Bar: Swipe for more views of this home bar transformation. Family room fireplace ..read more

Our designers sat down with Nadine of NG Platinum Homes for her "Design Discussions" Podcast. 'Design Discussions' We are excited to share our full podcast episode with Nadine of NG Platinum Homes. Our designers, Ashton Joseph, Amy Ervin, and Jessica Salinas were featured on her latest podcast and got the opportunity to share insight behind By Design Interiors and our 34+ years in business. The ladies chatted all things related to By Design's interior design process, the special teamwork within our firm, some favorite past projects, and more... #checkout the video below for our full episode wi ..read more

A kitchen is one of the most important room within your home, thus its design needs to be both beautiful and function. Our team is breaking down the essentials for designing a kitchen of your dreams. Let's get started: When we begin the kitchen design phase for your home, we hone into your personal needs and style. What does that look like, you ask? Well, our designers start by getting to know you. We ask questions about your lifestyle, family dynamics, pets, daily routines, etc. in order to understand how you will truly live within the new space. Some questions may include: Do you love to co ..read more

Beauty and function go hand-in-hand within the world of Interior Design. As designers, we are constantly on the lookout for the next eye-catching piece – it’s a continual treasure hunt. So, when it comes to lighting, it’s important to find the perfect fixture – something that fits the need and compliments the space. Like your favorite piece of jewelry, a light fixture can tie it everything together. Check out some of our favorites below – This elegant chandelier adds a soft, organic touch to this monochromatic dining room. Dramatic brass, over-sized pendants illuminate its monochromatic bedr ..read more

The December is here, can you believe it?! We certainly can't. Alas, we have said bye to the neutral Fall décor and are ready for the warm, fuzzies of the Christmas festivities. Over the years, these holidays have become closely tied to each other (If you have your tree and lights up already -- we're looking at you!). So, we have found that 'simple is better' when it comes to decorating your dining room for the holidays. We asked our Holiday guru, Senior Designer, Ashton Joseph, what's her go-to design tip for the holidays? She answered: "Be festive, but make it easy!" Ashton explains this int ..read more

It's that time of year! The holidays are here...and so are the many Holiday happy hours, Friendsgivings, and Thanksgiving dinners. Thus, we've rounded up a few of our favorite dining rooms perfectly fit for hosting. Keep scrolling for some design inspiration! Willow Creek Contemporary This dining room from Ayca's custom Willowcreek Contemporary project is open to the kitchen and living spaces. This open-concept design is perfect for hosting larger gatherings as guests can move from room to room, enjoying drinks and conversations. The elegant design is kept simple with a monochromatic color pa ..read more

Take a look a this lovely full home renovation in The Woodlands, TX by our Lead Designer, Jessica Salinas. Our goal for this family home's renovation was to modernized the interior with fresh, sleek surfaces that would be durable and gorgeous for many years to come. The hard surfaces such as tiles and countertops were sourced from Arizona Tile, and paired with refreshing coats of paint, matte black finishes, and functional, high-performance appliances. The homeowners are a young family with kiddos under the age of 5, thus their kitchen needed to be durable with easy-clean, resistant surfaces ..read more

Young girl's styles change quickly, and it can be a challenge to create a design that they'll love for years to come. So, when designing a young girl's bedroom, here's some tips to consider for a lasting bedroom design: 1. Keep the Walls Neutral: Our Senior Designer, Ashton Joseph, has her share of designing young girls, tweens, and teenager's bedrooms over her 12+ years at By Design Interiors. She has found that girls are now leaning towards neutrals walls of creams, beiges, and soft pale pinks; rather then the expected vibrant and youthful colors. 2. Get them involved. When you get a child ..read more

There is no hiding from Pink this Summer...It is truly everywhere! With the premiere of The Barbie Movie (out Friday, June 21th. Who's excited?) the soft red hue is coating the masses from clothing, beauty, food, to interiors. So, aside from the Barbie craze, what makes this color so lovable? The era of ,Pink,. Pink can be polarizing, some either love it or hate it. Us? Well, we love it of course! This happy hue symbolizes joy, love, playfulness, femininity, and positivity; with shades ranging from soft blush and pastels to vibrant, rich, and flirty. Its diversity allows it to be used in sever ..read more

In April, a trio of our By Design Interiors team took on High Point Market to explore the newest interior design trends and collections for the upcoming year. It was a jammed-packed four days of soaking in all the latest and greatest in design (oh, and lots of walking)! Designers, Amy Ervin and Michala Burns (seen above) joined BDI's owner & principal designer, Peggy Fuller, for their first trip to High Point Market...and it was definitely one to remember! A little context: High Point Market (HPMKT) takes place in High Point, NC every April and October. This is where new collections of fu ..read more