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# Darling Dwelling Designs

> Industry Leading Interior Designers & Decorators in San Jose, CA

Original Houzz profile: [Darling Dwelling Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/darling-dwelling-designs-pfvwus-pf~1098996059)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** San Jose, CA
- **Serves:** San Jose, Santa Cruz, Campbell, Los Gatos, Saratoga, New Almaden
- **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Pro Software User
- Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
- 250 Ideabook Saves
- Hired on Houzz
- Provides 3D Visualization

### Business highlights

- 1 Hire on Houzz
- Provides 3D Visualization

At Darling Dwelling Designs we believe big ideas and small details are what make a project successful.   We value efficiency and want to spend your time and ours thoughtfully customizing  the spaces that you live in. 
 
Our intention is to improve the design and functionality of your space while keeping the project focused and on track. We are a full service design team that will work with you on conceptual ideas, drawing construction plans, selecting paint colors, tile, furniture, and every detail in between. Whether we are styling the rooms you currently have, or updating the entire floor plan, we will collaborate to create an inviting space that you’ll love coming home to.

Great design is attainable and we think that everyone deserves to have an authentic and well styled space to call home. A dwelling is a shelter in which people live, and we think every dwelling should be darling!

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Kitchen Design
- Bathroom Design
- Living Room Design
- Bedroom Design
- Space Planning
- Furniture Selection
- Kids Bedroom Design
- Dining Room Design
- Custom Kitchen Cabinets
- Home Office Design & Construction
- Custom Built-ins
- Design Consultation
- Entry Design
- Floor Plans
- Project Management
- Playroom Design
- Laundry Room Design
- Mudroom Design
- Nursery Design
- House Plans
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Closet Design
- Basement Design
- Custom Storage
- Garage Design
- Garage Storage
- Home Office Design

### Areas Served

- San Jose
- Santa Cruz
- Campbell
- Los Gatos
- Saratoga
- New Almaden

### Typical Job Cost

$5,000 - 1 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Darling Dwelling Designs |
| Address | San Jose, California 95125, United States |
| Phone | (408) 608-7064 |
| Website | https://darlingdwellingdesigns.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 197 |

**Social profiles:**
- Blog — https://www.darlingdwellingdesigns.com/
- Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/darlingdwellingdesigns/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Darling Dwelling Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/darling-dwelling-designs-pfvwus-pf~1098996059)
- **Website:** https://darlingdwellingdesigns.com
- **Phone:** (408) 608-7064

## Selected projects

- [Oh La La](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oh-la-la-pj-vj~7575408)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 33
- [Folklore](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/folklore-pj-vj~7575641)
  - Location: San Jose, CA
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: It all started with Folklore, the gorgeous wallpaper from Hygee & West. The clients purchased this wallpaper knowing they wanted to use it somewhere in their home. We took the inspiration from the organic shapes and used Fireclay Tile star and cross floor and a herringbone pattern - all in neutral white, to let the gorgeous wallpaper shine. This compact space required creativity for design with clever storage needs to maximize space.
- [HollyWood Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hollywood-family-room-pj-vj~7575653)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 41
- [Grey is My Favorite Color](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grey-is-my-favorite-color-pj-vj~7203992)
  - Location: San Jose, CA
  - Photos: 14
- [Garage to Dream Lounge](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garage-to-dream-lounge-pj-vj~1985064)
  - Location: San Jose, CA
  - Photos: 14
- [Paint It Black](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paint-it-black-pj-vj~6812677)
  - Location: San Jose, CA
  - Photos: 14
  - Description: This client wanted to elevate her family room and dining area to feel like a chic space to spend time. The original plan was to just paint the back wall of the cabinet set in the living room black and upgrade the shelves, but I see a blank wall and I want it painted black! We wanted to make a real statement and create a focal point and place of beauty. The outcome is bold and beautiful thanks to our client trusting the darling design eye. We decided that the coffee til cocktails bar could be lig…
- [Teen Spirit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/teen-spirit-pj-vj~7636667)
  - Location: San Jose, CA
  - Photos: 18
- [Family Kitchen \| Willow Glen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/family-kitchen-willow-glen-pj-vj~6812611)
  - Location: San Jose, CA
  - Photos: 30
  - Description: A large brick wall was originally at the center of the home taking up valuable space in this family's home. We maximized the square footage in the space by removing the brick wall and using that space as hard working storage as well as a place of beauty with the wrap around stone detail and shelving. Custom cabinetry, light and bright materials, new flooring and thoughtful touches made this kitchen come together for a family who loves to spend time together.
- [Maintaining Charm in a Vintage Craftsman](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/maintaining-charm-in-a-vintage-craftsman-pj-vj~6793383)
  - Location: San Jose, CA
  - Photos: 2
- [Powder Room Perk Up](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/powder-room-perk-up-pj-vj~7575657)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [My Houzz: Sweet Christmas Charm in a Renovated 1949 Home in California](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/my-houzz-sweet-christmas-charm-in-a-renovated-1949-home-in-california-pj-vj~5996739)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 70
  - Description: https://www.houzz.com/magazine/sweet-christmas-charm-in-a-renovated-1949-home-in-california-stsetivw-vs~129946291
- [Renovation Underway of Master Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/renovation-underway-of-master-bathroom-pj-vj~2903721)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [The Original Darling Dwelling](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-original-darling-dwelling-pj-vj~1974018)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 34
  - Description: The goal with this original 1949 home was to make it the cutest 2 bedroom 1 bath home on the block. Mr. Darling and I purchased it as the cheapest house on the best block in our neighborhood. We started with a little paint, then took on the kitchen, landscape and more! Once we found our family was growing out of the tiny cottage we decided it was time to go up! Check out the Darling Dwelling to see what we've done!
- [Darling Dwelling](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/darling-dwelling-pj-vj~283009)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 18
- [Bathroom Upgrade](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-upgrade-pj-vj~6793391)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Closets Closets Closets](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/closets-closets-closets-pj-vj~6793385)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Willow Glen Styling](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/willow-glen-styling-pj-vj~6793378)
  - Location: San Jose, CA
  - Photos: 3

[See all 17 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/darling-dwelling-designs-pfvwus-pf~1098996059)

## Ideabooks

- [Bourbon & Ponies](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/179272486/list/bourbon-ponies) — 2 ideas
- [Healing Mountains](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/178952466/list/healing-mountains) — 3 ideas
- [Rio-Novation Del Mar](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/178952429/list/rio-novation-del-mar) — 5 ideas
- [Capitola Dream House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/175990319/list/capitola-dream-house) — 2 ideas
- [Holly-Wood](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/175990303/list/holly-wood) — 1 idea
- [Lovely Loft](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/171068729/list/lovely-loft) — 2 ideas
- [Pascoe Plans](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/148928417/list/pascoe-plans) — 7 ideas
- [S&A](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/142932721/list/s-a) — 8 ideas
- [Harmil House - Upstairs Playroom + Bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/140308295/list/harmil-house-upstairs-playroom-bedrooms) — 3 ideas
- [Harmil house - bathrooms upstairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/140308236/list/harmil-house-bathrooms-upstairs) — 6 ideas
- [Harmil House Entry + Living](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/140307081/list/harmil-house-entry-living) — 6 ideas
- [Harmil House Great Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/140307062/list/harmil-house-great-room) — 15 ideas
- [Harmil House Mudroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/140306077/list/harmil-house-mudroom) — 6 ideas
- [LWoodGlen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/127098508/list/lwoodglen) — 19 ideas
- [Harmil design direction](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105360383/list/harmil-design-direction) — 13 ideas
- [Clark Craftsman](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/103983639/list/clark-craftsman) — 12 ideas
- [dalmadarling's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/67831521/list/dalmadarling-s-ideas) — 297 ideas
- [Ellen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/67569458/list/ellen) — 61 ideas
- [AJ](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/48755013/list/aj) — 2 ideas
- [yards of room for ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/585777/list/yards-of-room-for-ideas) — 51 ideas

[See all 86 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/darlingdwellingdesigns)

## Community Q&A

**Q: is this a Santa Cruz project?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Lovely bathrooms, can you tell me where the cabinet were made?

A: the cabinets are custom designed and built in San Jose by our cabinet maker.

**Q: Where can I find the glossy cabinets?** *(in Photo Questions)*

I'm looking for floor to ceiling cabinets just like this.  Where did you find them?

A: The glossy cabinets are from the IKEA Pax closet system.

**Q: Dresser/console** *(in Photo Questions)*

Beautiful living room! Where did the dresser/ TV console come from?

A: Thank you! The console is an old IKEA dresser / console that was discontinued in 2015

**Q: Table** *(in Photo Questions)*

Why is everyone asking about half round table-with no avail!

A: The designer answered the question in response to another Houzzer back in October. Hope that leads you in the right direction! From Dorye Brown Interiors: Thanks for your interest. The Demi Lune console is from Holly Hunt

**Q: Sharing a few second story addition photos!** *(in Before & After)*

A: Wonderful job! You've so thoughtfully added on and kept the original character of the house perfectly intact while adding more space and really making the house even cuter! Beautiful job! I love your ceiling details and the pop outs - perfectly done to avoid that "box on top of original house look" 

I'm in the middle of a second story renovation myself - just finalizing electrical and plumbing details this week. We will hopefully have the same outcome of a darling two-story home and are being so careful to maintain the integrity of the original house. Any words of advice for someone right in the throws of it as the experienced 2 year out renovator?

**Q: Advice on bedroom color decorating ideas** *(in Design Dilemma)*

Painting my bedroom a dark "warm" grey accent wall behind bed, a bit lighter grey on remaining walls. I have very light (balsam wood looking) furniture. Torn between whether I go with an ivory bedding set or dark grey possibly with black in detail bedding set. Would love opinions and/of advice. Accessories (decorative) items in silvers, deep purples.

A: Hi cats0924, are you able to snap and share a few photos of your bedroom so we can see what you're working with? From what you've described, I'd tend toward a lighter bedding set with the light furniture and dark wall behind the bed for contrast, but photos would be so helpful to really come up with the best advice.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-06.*