--- title: "Dana Delaney Designs — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/dana-delaney-designs-pfvwus-pf~1133123738 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1133123738.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Dana Delaney Designs" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/c793b73b0902ae66_7944-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Santa Barbara, California, United States" latitude: 34.4418 longitude: -119.7647 phone: "(805) 886-1142" website: http://danadelaneydesigns.com rating: 5 review_count: 10 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 36 last_updated: 2026-08-11 --- # Dana Delaney Designs Original Houzz profile: [Dana Delaney Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/dana-delaney-designs-pfvwus-pf~1133123738) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Santa Barbara, CA - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (10 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 100 Ideabook Saves Interior design is about finding your inner spirit and having that personality reflect in the environment around you. What makes you happy? Waking up to color and whimsy can actually change your outlook on the day. Creating spaces that are light, bright and uncluttered create a lifestyle which mirrors that. We focus on the essentials of spatial flow, light patterns and architectural structure. We pay close attention to how you'd like guests to mingle, how kids use the kitchen, and where the dog likes to hang out. We listen to what the client's real needs are and don't impose a style, because your needs and esthetic should be one, true inspiration. Dana's creative inspiration comes from many sources and stemmed from a young age. Growing up, she spent many summers traveling with her family on a wooden sailboat, which gave her a deep appreciation for function, simplicity and streamlined designed. She majored in finance at USC, which provided her with a strict sense of budget. Her advanced training was at the UCLA Interior Architecture program. It's that mix of creative and rational thinking that brings beautiful, relevant design ideas. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Lighting Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Built-ins - Playroom Design - Floor Plans - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Furniture - Laundry Room Design - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Custom Home Bars - House Plans - Closet Design - Basement Design - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Rugs - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Downsizing - Holiday Decorating - Decluttering - Home Office Design ### Typical Job Cost $5,000 - 500,000 30 Min. Complimentary Consultation ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Dana Delaney Designs | | Address | Santa Barbara, California, United States | | Phone | (805) 886-1142 | | Website | http://danadelaneydesigns.com | | Followers on Houzz | 36 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/DanaDelaneyDesigns/ ## Offers 30 Min. Complimentary Consultation _Call today for more information!_ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Dana Delaney Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/dana-delaney-designs-pfvwus-pf~1133123738) - **Website:** http://danadelaneydesigns.com - **Phone:** (805) 886-1142 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - UCLA Interior Architecture degree - USC Marshall School of Business Finance major, Real Estate minor - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 10 reviews** ### All 10 reviews **★★★★★ — G K, Jan. 2019** > Dana did a fabulous job designing our new living room. Finally, after 2 fails with other designers, we are thrilled with the room and everyone who sees it loves it! Dana handled a very difficult situation with a manufacturer to our complete satisfaction. > We highly recommend Dana! **★★★★★ — Leah Lambrecht, Sept. 2017** > I have a pretty good eye, but my last two moves presented big challenges and Dana Delaney saved me both times! First I got married and faced moving my East Coast antique furniture into my husband's two-story, two-bedroom townhouse that was filled with large oak furniture, a hunting motif, and a dog. Second, we finally moved into a one-story place on the water that required us to move quickly so we could sell the townhouse. Both times Dana Delaney saved me with her quick and thorough assessment and practical advice. > > On the first move, she visited my place to see my lifestyle and then the townhouse where I was moving. After a thorough walk-through, she advised me to take over the guest bathroom upstairs and the second bedroom as my own, to bring my own touch to the master bedroom, and to leave the living/dining area for my husband and dog to have as their own. This worked out perfectly and I could not have made it through three years without having followed her sage advice. By the second move, she knew my style and provided excellent advice about what to do before move-in and what to save until later. She was also excellent in dealing with tradespeople and getting proper proposals and quotes. > > Thanks to Dana, my husband and I are now happily settled and our home is both stylish and comfy. If in doubt about how to proceed with your project, I recommend you start with a Dana Delaney walk-through. You won't want to let her go! **★★★★★ — Cameron Urban, Aug. 2017** > For help with anything from remodeling an entire house to choosing a unique piece of art, Dana's the one. Dana will take you from start to finish with patience, humor, and expertise. She's receptive to her clients, cognizant of budget, diverse in her ability and style, and extremely efficient. Dana's a guru when it comes to space-planning, and she has a unique ability to think out-of-the box to come up with unusual solutions. Thanks to her knowledge and creativity, she makes what could be a laborious process into something fun and effortless, I would recommend Dana with flying colors and feel so lucky to have had her as a resource over the past 20 years. **★★★★★ — Krista Rosen, Aug. 2017** > Dana has helped me with everything from purchasing in door and outdoor furniture, area rugs, paint color, shelf organization, furniture arrangement and much more. I consulted with Dana for my previous house and current house. She has helped me with various projects over the span of 16 years. She is organized, detail oriented, creative and works well within a budget. I won't make any decor changes in my house without consulting her first! I highly recommend her. **★★★★★ — Cathleen O, June 2017** > I hired Dana to help bring a more modern / transitional decor to my 1920s Edwardian San Francisco condo. After our initial meeting, she delivered an online layout and provided various options of styles of sectional ideas, rugs and chairs ideas within a week. It really help me hone in on styles I liked. > From selecting paint colors, shopping for unique furniture pieces to her styling rooms, Dana makes the entire experience wonderful. She bought her amazing design aesthetics to create the perfect modern home I wanted. > You will be amazed at her ability to quickly move pieces around your rooms to combined your existing furniture or accessories with anything newly purchased. She's a fantastic designer and a great resource for your designer needs. I highly recommend Dana! **★★★★★ — Caroline Nelson, June 2017** > Dana is a consummate professional and a complete joy to work with! She is creative, whimsical and efficient in her approach - all at the same time! She worked with me to truly understand what I wanted and how I lived and redesigned my ENTIRE house! It's now a comfortable, chic, stylish space that is perfect for our family AND for entertaining. Every time I have people over it draws raves! I never knew I could love my house so much and it's all because of her! I truly cannot thank her enough! **★★★★★ — Estelle Leopold, June 2017** > Dana helped me downsize my four bedroom home that I lived in for 50 years. She helped me go through my belongings in a relatively pain-free way and then helped me reconfigure my own things into a one bedroom apartment, adding a few new pieces to meet the scale, but working to maintain my treasured items in a fresh new space. I love my new apartment. She made what could have been a traumatic transition into a great experience. **★★★★★ — Linda Biesheuvel, May 2017** > Dana Delaney is The Best ... Dana helped us with remodeling and decorating our newly purchased home. She coordinated with the contractor as plans were developed, was on-site as needed, and helped with decisions about a multitude of items in the process. She has a very good design eye, is very easy and fun to work with, and is on-time for all scheduled appointments, She provides great ideas, from the big ticket items to the smallest detail items, and all within budget, And she helps with placement of furniture, pictures, and decorative items. We were very lucky to be referred to her and thank her often for the beautiful transformation of our home. **★★★★★ — J Raidle, May 2017** > Dana is not only an amazing designer, she's an amazing person. I struggle with change, but Dana helped me take the steps I needed to take to really transform my townhome. She was terrific to work with, respecting my budget and developing fun ideas to create a whimsical yet comfortable living space ready for guests and family. I’m a busy professional, and Dana worked with my schedule to help minimize my time away from the office and make the most of our time together. I have complete trust in Dana and look forward to working with her again in the future. I highly recommend Dana! **★★★★★ — Merriam Saunders, May 2017** > Working with Dana has been such a tremendous experience and I love the results! She took the time to really understand my style while enhancing it in such unexpected and fun ways. She introduced me to new possibilities in design- really knows her stuff. I'm so happy just being in my "new" home! She was reliable, so professional and mindful of my budget. I wholeheartedly recommend her! ## Selected projects - [Astral Nights](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/astral-nights-pj-vj~2466646) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: A whimsical yet classic and timeless design was the request of this client seeking transitional style. A custom made, flat front bamboo vanity with a grey wash was designed for a sleek look. Honed Carrera marble graces the counter tops with an intricate back splash to balance it. Walker Zanger "Astral Nights" mosaic tile was inlaid on the floor echoing both the counter top and splash. - [Spice it up](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spice-it-up-pj-vj~2471775) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: This active family wants a fun, colorful, lively space to entertain family and friends. Their young boys love bright colors and they wanted a big cozy family room that could fit all of them for movie night. The clean lines of each of the rooms keeps things looking neat and organized, while the pops of color keeps it light and fun. - [Marin Jewel Box](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/marin-jewel-box-pj-vj~2466679) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: This vintage jewel box was divided and dark and was opened up to see the light. The open floorpan made it feel much bigger and gave the family more useable space. We kept the vintage charm and made it work for today's needs. Adding a bit of whimsy and glam gave it personality. - [Parisian Tutor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/parisian-tutor-pj-vj~2468345) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: This client wanted something straight out of a Parisian Manor. The pale blues and subtle cream tones balanced with trim and texture allow the eye to focus on the details. We created a calm and restful respite from the busy pace of daily life for this family to enjoy. - [Room With a View](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/room-with-a-view-pj-vj~2466698) - Location: San Rafael, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: This contemporary home was designed to be light, bright and sleek. Pops of color and clean lines keep it fun and highlight the amazing views. This client favors a minimalist aesthetic and we delivered. - [Fabulous Fernwood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fabulous-fernwood-pj-vj~2468317) - Location: San Rafael, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: Pops of color and a playful vibe was needed for this active family. Bold colors and a simple design aesthetic allow the spaces to be fun and functional. The views were highlighted as bringing the outdoors in was an important part of the design scheme. - [Pacific Heights Chic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pacific-heights-chic-pj-vj~2466635) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: Glamor and sparkle is the goal of this lovely Pacific Heights home. The grey sectional is balanced with a lighter Ironies chair dressed in white leather and nail heads. The velvet Donghia contemporary wing back with ottoman adds just the needed punch of pink. A "worn silver leaf" custom table with a glass top allows the light to reflect and dance. The lucite dining table and chairs are a fun contemporary play on a traditional style table. The cow hide rug with silver paint splatters gives it jus… - [Italian Villa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/italian-villa-pj-vj~2471739) - Location: San Rafael, CA - Photos: 12 - Description: This 1926 Italian Villa called for a transitional feel. Juxtaposing shapes in a large living room keep it interesting. A curved sofa with rectangular upholstered club chairs are offset with an oval custom coffee table. This is balanced with wood arm chairs and ottoman and an oval mirror. The 1920's traveler's trunk ads some flair. This space called for a design that not too traditional yet not too contemporary. This family wanted a fun entertaining environment even thought they live in a vintage… - [Into the Blue](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/into-the-blue-pj-vj~2466664) - Location: Kentfield, CA - Photos: 2 - Description: This room captures the deep dramatic blue of the Aegean Sea. The tile flooring mirrors the white sand beaches. The bold glass tiles create the same dramatic contrast against the calm white as the waves against the shores. The Bocci lighting hangings from the ceiling in an undulating pattern for whimsy. [See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/dana-delaney-designs-pfvwus-pf~1133123738) ## Ideabooks - [Aylesbury](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/174432263/list/aylesbury) — 90 ideas - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/101651472/list/bathrooms) — 129 ideas - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/85357711/list/kitchens) — 61 ideas - [Chandeliers](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/85102272/list/chandeliers) — 28 ideas - [Mirrors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/90879733/list/mirrors) — 4 ideas - [outdoor fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25268269/list/outdoor-fireplaces) — 22 ideas - [Pool House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/96872801/list/pool-house) — 17 ideas - [Rosen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/96852932/list/rosen) — 26 ideas - [Seaside Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/95424922/list/seaside-landscape) — 17 ideas - [Blue & White](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/95868123/list/blue-white) — 13 ideas - [Bedroom Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/85304550/list/bedroom-fireplaces) — 6 ideas - [Exterior Bronze light fixtures](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/93377942/list/exterior-bronze-light-fixtures) — 9 ideas - [Outdoor Seating Area](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/86122874/list/outdoor-seating-area) — 13 ideas - [Mid Century Modern](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/89686544/list/mid-century-modern) — 15 ideas - [Exterior Walls](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/87201800/list/exterior-walls) — 2 ideas - [Outdoor Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/85873764/list/outdoor-lighting) — 26 ideas - [chaise](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/86383204/list/chaise) — 9 ideas - [Trash bin storage](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/86057526/list/trash-bin-storage) — 14 ideas - [Girl's bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/85059535/list/girl-s-bedroom) — 29 ideas [See all 19 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/danadelaney) ## Community Q&A **Q: Paint** *(in Photo Questions)* What color is the paint? A: It is benjamin Moore Harbor Grey --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-11.*