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# Kern & Co. - Susan Spath Interior Design

Original Houzz profile: [Kern & Co. - Susan Spath Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kern-and-co-susan-spath-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~1132884102)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Solana Beach, CA
- **Serves:** San Diego, Carlsbad, La Costa, Encinitas, La Jolla, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Fairbanks Ranch, Rancho Santa Fe, Cardiff By The Sea, Del Mar Heights San Diego, Ranch Santa Fe
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2014–2018), for Design, Service.

## About

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Kern & Co. is an interior design firm and a retail design showroom, with locations in Solana Beach and Rancho Santa Fe, in North San Diego County. Susan Spath, Kern & Co. owner and principal interior designer, offers complete planning and interior design services for exceptional homes, estates and commercial projects. This includes all aspects of interior and exterior design depending on the needs of the individual client.

Susan specializes in large home full scale interior design. Her unique style is well sought after and is in demand. She is an expert in revamping, fine tuning, and creating sophisticated and eclectic California lifestyles.

Kern & Co Designs features a High End Furniture Showroom in Solana Beach, a cornerstone of the Cedros Design District, as well as a brand new Interior Design Showroom in the village of Rancho Santa Fe.

"Susan Spath's design showroom Kern & Co. in the Cedros Design District has been a winner in these pages, and now her stunning interior designs are what have people lining up for her services." - Ranch & Coast Magazine

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Kitchen Design
- Bathroom Design
- Living Room Design
- Bedroom Design
- Color Consulting
- Space Planning
- Furniture Selection
- Kids Bedroom Design
- Dining Room Design
- Custom Cabinets
- Lighting Design
- Custom Kitchen Cabinets
- Home Office Design & Construction
- Custom Built-ins
- Floor Plans
- Custom Bathroom Vanities
- Playroom Design
- Custom Furniture
- Laundry Room Design
- Nursery Design
- Custom Blinds & Shades
- House Plans
- Closet Design
- Universal Design
- Custom Rugs
- Sunroom Design & Construction
- Home Theater Design
- Sustainable Design
- Wine Cellar Design
- Home Staging
- Feng Shui Design
- Kitchen Remodeling

### Areas Served

- San Diego
- Carlsbad
- La Costa
- Encinitas
- La Jolla
- Solana Beach
- Del Mar
- Fairbanks Ranch
- Rancho Santa Fe
- Cardiff By The Sea
- Del Mar Heights San Diego
- Ranch Santa Fe

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Kern & Co. - Susan Spath Interior Design |
| Address | 130 South Cedros Avenue Suite 100, Solana Beach, California 92075, United States |
| Phone | (858) 259-7722 |
| Website | http://KernCoDesigns.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 257 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/KernCo/
- Blog — http://kerncodesigns.com/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Kern & Co. - Susan Spath Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kern-and-co-susan-spath-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~1132884102)
- **Website:** http://KernCoDesigns.com
- **Phone:** (858) 259-7722

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- - Ranch & Coast Magazine's Best Of Interior Designer.- Featured in The Rancho Santa Fe Review.

- **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2014–2018), for Design, Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews**

### All 4 reviews

**★★★★★ — Habersham, March 2020**

> We’ve had the pleasure of working with Susan Spath and her team at Kern & Co for many years, providing custom furniture and cabinetry solutions for their clients. Susan has an eye for timeless design and it’s no surprise that she is the most recognized interior designer in the San Diego area. The team at Kern & Co is friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. They focus on the details while keeping client satisfaction top of mind. If you are looking for luxurious and elegant designs, we highly recommend working with Susan and her team.
>
> Brandon Eddy
> Vice President - Habersham
> www.habershamhome.com

**★★★★★ — designmom74, May 2014**

> Susan Spath at Kern & Co. is a creative genius (period). I worked my whole life and finally got my dream house, but designing the interior slowly became a horrible nightmare. It was way more complex than I ever imagined. If it were not for Susan I would have lost my mind in a sea of minor decisions concerning furniture and accessory choices. She turned the whole experience around for me. She made my design ideas come to life before my eyes.  I can't wait to show off to my family and friends. Bring on the summer soirées! Kern & Co. made my dream house a home, I can't thank them enough.

**★★★★★ — lindvig, April 2014**

> I recently visited my sister in San Diego and was treated to walk near Solana Beach.  As we wandered our way back towards the farmer’s market and the Cedros design district, I unexpectedly came upon a fantastic interior design store called Kern and Co.  Being from an expat family and currently living in Dubai, I love to look at and compare the current housing décor and local interpretations.  Kern and Co. is a true gem that had me wishing for unlimited luggage allowances!  The store is full of creative and innovative design styles,  hand made and high quality furniture and accessories that would work well in homes from across the globe.  If you are an animal lover, this store is a gold mine of clever, classy accents that will add a unique touch to any room.   From intricate crab footed center pieces to animal infused lighting, you can create an upscale menagerie that adds a unique flare in any room.  The accessories and furniture available at Kern and Co. can be easily infused with many design styles and would work well with everything from my love of antique furniture pieces to Scandinavian style living spaces.

**★★★★★ — TV Lift Cabinet by Cabinet Tronix, Sept. 2013**

> We have enjoyed working with interior designer Susan Spath of Kern & Co. to design and build custom TV cabinets for their demanding clientele. We continue to create custom furniture pieces together that are beautiful in design, of the highest quality and with the functionality that suits the need of their clients.  We appreciate the professionalism and creativity she and her design team provide that go into every piece we build.  I highly recommend Susan Spath and Kern & Co. for their exceptional interior design and their selection of fine, handmade furniture.

## Selected projects

- [Exceptional Lifestyle in a Rancho Santa Fe Estate Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exceptional-lifestyle-in-a-rancho-santa-fe-estate-home-pj-vj~2970198)
  - Location: Rancho Santa Fe, CA
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: Luxury interior and exterior design in Rancho Santa Fe by Susan Spath of Kern & Co, named Best Of Interior Designer by Ranch & Coast Magazine. Brilliant design married with unforgettable style enrich this Rancho Santa Fe home. Custom interior and exterior lighting, luxury window treatments, high end custom-upholstered furniture, and unique fine accessories.
- [Living Beautifully by Susan Spath - Ranch & Coast's Best Of Interior Designer](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/living-beautifully-by-susan-spath-ranch-and-coast-s-best-of-interior-designer-pj-vj~1244465)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: Interior design of this Rancho Santa Fe estate home done in a cooler color palette by Susan Spath, Ranch & Coast Magazine's Best Of Interior Designer. Handmade furniture and fine accessories from Kern & Co. \*This home's design is featured On the Cover of Ranch & Coast Magazine March 2017!\*
- [Luxurious Del Mar Beach Home Interior and Exterior Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/luxurious-del-mar-beach-home-interior-and-exterior-design-pj-vj~1418463)
  - Location: Del Mar, CA
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: The luxurious interior and exterior design of this Del Mar beach home features high end furniture, fine accessories, ample natural light, custom interior lighting, and a rooftop patio with an indoor outdoor kitchen and an ocean view. Exterior and interior designer Susan Spath of Kern & Co.
- [Living Room Designed by Susan Spath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/living-room-designed-by-susan-spath-pj-vj~271562)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Solana Beach High End Furniture Store](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/solana-beach-high-end-furniture-store-pj-vj~263776)
  - Location: Solana Beach, CA
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: Cedros Design District, Solana Beach's Kern & Co. is a high end furniture store showcasing the finest in interior design elements and handmade furniture. Featuring collections from Maitland Smith, Theodore Alexander, Niermann Weeks, Hickory White, and Somerset Bay, Kern & Co. is the design resource for estate homes in Solana Beach, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, and throughout North San Diego County. You'll find luxury furniture, lamps, fine accessories, wall coverings, sofas, bedroom furniture, wind…
- [Luxury Penthouse Kitchen Design with Bespoke Cabinets](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/luxury-penthouse-kitchen-design-with-bespoke-cabinets-pj-vj~2216134)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: This luxury interior design in a Salt Lake kitchen features bespoke kitchen cabinets, hand carved woodwork, custom interior lighting, high end furniture, and fine accessories. Interior design of Susan Spath of Kern & Co.
- [Rancho Santa Fe Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rancho-santa-fe-interior-design-pj-vj~238349)
  - Location: Rancho Santa Fe, CA
  - Photos: 22
  - Description: \*Ranch & Coast Magazine's BEST OF Interior Designer\* Principal interior designer and owner, Susan Spath of Kern & Co Designs has years of experience making Rancho Santa Fe estate homes into works of livable art for her many happy clients. She uses her award-winning insight, the finest of handmade furniture, beautiful window treatments, custom lighting and fine accessories to bring the desires of the homeowner to life. Her work as a Rancho Santa Fe interior designer has been featured in numerous…
- [High End Furniture and Fine Accessories in San Diego's North County](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/high-end-furniture-and-fine-accessories-in-san-diego-s-north-county-pj-vj~737309)
  - Location: Solana Beach, CA
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: Kern & Co's high end furniture showroom is the cornerstone of the Cedros Design District in Solana Beach, North County San Diego. Featuring custom upholstered furniture in rich fabrics, unique and exotic accessories, window treatments, floor coverings and interior lighting. All thoughtfully selected by Master Interior Designer and Kern & Co.'s Owner Susan Spath.
- [Ocean View Southern CA Home with Cool Clean Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ocean-view-southern-ca-home-with-cool-clean-interior-design-pj-vj~1306130)
  - Location: Dana Point, CA
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Southern California interior design featuring clean lines, cooler colors with cremes and blues, high end furniture, custom interior lighting, luxury accessories, and fine detailing throughout. Interior designer Susan Spath. Furniture and accessories from Kern & Co.
- [Kitchen Design By Susan Spath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-design-by-susan-spath-pj-vj~271541)
  - Location: San Diego, CA
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: Kitchen design in North San Diego County home by Susan Spath of Kern & Co. Interior design features custom art glass lamps for lighting; hand carved solid wood cabinets, island, and range hood; stone tile flooring; and fine accessories.
- [Rancho Santa Fe Interior Design and Furniture Showroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rancho-santa-fe-interior-design-and-furniture-showroom-pj-vj~2091741)
  - Location: Rancho Santa Fe, CA
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: Kern & Co's new Rancho Santa Fe interior design and fine furniture store location. Located in the village of Rancho Santa Fe, and created by award-winning designer Susan Spath. This jewelry box of a design showroom features unique fine accessories, high end furniture, and luxury designs. 6016 La Granada, Rancho Santa Fe, CA, 92067 (858) 756-7560
- [Outdoor Furniture - Resort Living by Susan Spath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-furniture-resort-living-by-susan-spath-pj-vj~271545)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Fine Dining Room By Susan Spath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fine-dining-room-by-susan-spath-pj-vj~271580)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Calming Luxury Interior Design in a Golf Course Home in North San Diego](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/calming-luxury-interior-design-in-a-golf-course-home-in-north-san-diego-pj-vj~1326482)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: This home's interior design uses calming colors, natural fibers, fine accessories, custom upholstery, and beautiful windows to compliment the golf course views and natural light. Interior designer Susan Spath. Kern & Co. fine furniture and accessories.
- [Rancho Santa Fe Exterior Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rancho-santa-fe-exterior-design-pj-vj~654384)
  - Location: Rancho Santa Fe, CA
  - Photos: 4
- [Window Treatments - Custom Drapery by Susan Spath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/window-treatments-custom-drapery-by-susan-spath-pj-vj~271539)
  - Location: Rancho Santa Fe, CA
  - Photos: 2
  - Description: Window treatments are a key element in the design of any room of substantial size. Interior designer Susan Spath included the custom draperies seen in these project photos as part of her incorporated design plan. Furniture, custom window treatments, and accessories all provided by Kern & Co of Solana Beach. Serving Rancho Santa Fe, North San Diego County and beyond.
- [Stunning, Contemporary La Jolla Home Overlooking the Ocean](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stunning-contemporary-la-jolla-home-overlooking-the-ocean-pj-vj~737380)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Luxury Bath By Susan Spath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/luxury-bath-by-susan-spath-pj-vj~271575)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Wine Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wine-room-pj-vj~271554)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Home Office by Susan Spath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-office-by-susan-spath-pj-vj~271588)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2

[See all 27 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kern-and-co-susan-spath-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~1132884102)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Where is carpet in the living room?** *(in Photo Questions)*

The tan area carpet.

A: Please call or visit us at our Solana Beach showroom to order this beautiful area rug!

**Q: what is the counter top. I would really appreciate your help** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Hello!  Thank you for your interest.  The Island top is beautiful Calacatta marble with custom edge detailing selected by Susan Spath Interior Design . Kern & Co.

KernCoDesigns.com

**Q: I'm looking for replacment cushions for this type furniture** *(in Photo Questions)*

where did you find the cushions for this furniture?

A: The material and colors of the cushion fabric were custom selected for this project, as part of the design services provided to our client. Please call for more specific information or for a consultation.

**Q: Love the windows. clad? color?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Thank you. The windows in this courtyard design, how they are incorporated into the architecture, and the custom color selection are all part of the design services provided to our client. Please give us a call at (858) 259-7722 to speak to an interior designer.

**Q: can you tell me the paint color they used on the walls** *(in Photo Questions)*

can you tell me the paint color they used on the walls

A: The living room walls feature a custom color selection matched to this Rancho Santa Fe home's specific design. Kern & Co offers interior design services for a retainer based on the size of your project.  This includes the selection of paint colors. Please call for more specific information or a consultation.

**Q: Lovely courtyard.** *(in Photo Questions)*

What are the dimensions of the courtyard?

A: Thank you, it is a lovely courtyard. The dimensions and layout of this courtyard, as well as the exterior design, lighting, and materials were all included as part of the design services provided by Kern & Co.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-21.*