--- title: "Up By Design — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/up-by-design-pfvwus-pf~1451432396 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1451432396.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Up By Design" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ced38cf2049885e4_3026-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Irvine, California 92618, United States" phone: "(949) 885-6995" website: http://www.upbydesign.com rating: 5 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 75 last_updated: 2026-08-25 --- # Up By Design Original Houzz profile: [Up By Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/up-by-design-pfvwus-pf~1451432396) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Irvine, CA - **Serves:** Los Angeles, San Diego, Anaheim, Riverside, Santa Ana, Irvine, Corona, Orange, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Lake Forest, Tustin, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Hills, North Tustin, Laguna Beach, Laguna Woods, Coto De Caza, Corona del Mar, Foothill Ranch, Portola Hills, San Joaquin Hills, Trabuco Canyon, Silverado, East Irvine, El Toro, Newport Coast - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2016–2019), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves \*Best of Houzz 2019 and 2016 Customer Service Award\* Our design services include: -Free initial consultation -Fixed design rate per project (no hourly fees) -Large projects (several rooms) and small projects (one room) -3D rendering of your space so you can preview the final design -2D floor plans showing the arrangement of furniture, rugs, and accessories -Selection of recommended color combinations -Selection and purchase of furniture, lighting, rugs, accessories, art, and materials (wallpaper, curtains) -Full implementation of the final design ### 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 - Lighting Design - Floor Plans - Project Management - Entry Design - Playroom Design - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - Art Selection - 3D Rendering - Universal Design - Basement Design - Downsizing - Decluttering - Garage Design - Consultation - Home Office Design - Interior Decorating - Re-Design ### Areas Served - Los Angeles - San Diego - Anaheim - Riverside - Santa Ana - Irvine - Corona - Orange - Mission Viejo - Newport Beach - Lake Forest - Tustin - Aliso Viejo - Rancho Santa Margarita - San Juan Capistrano - Laguna Hills - North Tustin - Laguna Beach - Laguna Woods - Coto De Caza - Corona del Mar - Foothill Ranch - Portola Hills - San Joaquin Hills - Trabuco Canyon - Silverado - East Irvine - El Toro - Newport Coast ### Typical Job Cost $3,500 - 100,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Up By Design | | Address | Irvine, California 92618, United States | | Phone | (949) 885-6995 | | Website | http://www.upbydesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 75 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/upbydesign - Blog — www.upbydesign.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Up By Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/up-by-design-pfvwus-pf~1451432396) - **Website:** http://www.upbydesign.com - **Phone:** (949) 885-6995 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - HSR Certified (Home Staging) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2016–2019), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — Tammy Boswell, Oct. 2018** > Joy. Calm. Warmth. Love. Those are just a few of the words that describe how I feel when I look around at the space that Up by Design created for our family. > > We found Lynn through a recommendation on a Facebook mom’s group. I liked what I saw on her website – not all were necessarily my style but I liked that it showed her diversity. She came over and did a complete walk-through of our home as we talked about what my husband and I liked and didn’t like. After our first meeting, she shared with me a Pinterest board of ideas for several of our rooms. Although I was anxious to have her design every room in our new house, we decided together based on budget and timing to start with three rooms – two family/living rooms and our dining room. > > Once we agreed on the final budget, it took about a month for the design proposal. She presented two proposals and only made minor revisions to the one we chose. She gave us 3D rendering, photos, some samples and even had virtual reality glasses for us to be able to look around our space with the design! > > As part of the design we chose, we decided to paint our kitchen/dining/living room cabinets/walls and replace our backsplash in the kitchen/dining room – it was a big project. Lynn doesn’t recommend or work with preferred contractors so although she made the recommendations for color and tile, we were on own for finding and hiring the people to do the work. For us, this was a positive aspect of working with Lynn. Although it was a bit of a pain and took longer than expected for us to get the ball rolling, I think we saved money in the end and learned quite a bit during the process. The cabinet colors and tiles that Lynn picked out looked amazing when the work was complete. Now on to the finish! > > We went away for a long weekend while Lynn and her husband implemented the final design. They unpacked all the boxes of deliveries that had been stored in our garage and brought over all the beautiful and fun things Lynn had been buying for us while our cabinets and backsplash were being done. When we saw the transformation, it was amazing and exciting. Even our two young kids were super impressed! I loved hearing all of Lynn and Matt’s stories about certain pieces they picked out and what they liked most. There were so many things that blew us away and it was so clear that Lynn had put her heart and soul into our home. For this, we will always be grateful. > > It’s been just about a month since Lynn and Matt were here and we continue to love being home. One unexpected bonus that came out the project is that the kids are neater. They love the space so much that they don’t want to “mess it up” with their clutter! > > We highly recommend Up by Design! **★★★★★ — bradmariam, June 2015** > We had never used an interior designer before but we needed some help and within a budget. We decided to start with one room and see how it goes. Lynn was detailed, organized, knowledgeable and creative. We thought she was up front and bottom line is she did what she said she was going to do throughout the entire process. Everything was great and the result was beyond our expectations. > > Here is the email I wrote to her after I paid the final bill. I think it says it all. > > Lynn sorry for the delay in getting back to you. > > We absolutely love the design. Everyday we talk about it and really, just can't believe the transformation. Every piece of it looks great to us and we are especially glad you pushed for the change in wall cover. The grey looks fantastic. Everyone that has come by or seen the change agrees. In all we were completely satisfied and very impressed with what you accomplished. > > The change made us definitely realize that we have a lot of potential throughout our house, and in time, we will be reaching out to you for your help. I would expect to hear back from us in a few months about the family room area. I think that will be the next target. **★★★★★ — krifranco, Feb. 2015** > My experience with Up By Design exceeded my expectations. Lynn's incredible ability to reflect my priorities and desires when decorating my master bedroom was evidence by her detailed attention to not only the decor but, the actual functional use of the furniture and fixtures chosen. I would definitely recommend allowing her artistic liberty when decorating your space because her ability to take your preferences, taste and style and display it in her design is absolutely amazing! My master bedroom matched my design aesthetic exactly and far exceeded anything I could have ever envisioned. **★★★★★ — laheart, Feb. 2015** > Lynn designed my bohemian bedroom and it is amazing. She took time to listen to everything that I liked/didn't like and designed a room that was perfect for me. She kept the project within my budget and kept me up to date on the progress. Since I love vintage pieces, Lynn took time to hunt for special one of a kind items to put in my room. She put time and thought into every detail and I couldn't be happier. Additionally, she completely the room very timely. **★★★★★ — mishell27, Feb. 2015** > My bedroom was very boring and lacked a sense of style. I gave over complete creative freedom and was ecstatic with the results! Lynn has an amazing way of working towards an end vision. She utilized some of my existing items, transformed others, and added new to create the most amazing living space that far exceeded my expectations. My bland bedroom transformed into a work of art with bold colors, beautiful bedding, wall hangings, and accent pieces that were perfectly placed to bring it all together. I'm more than satisfied with my beautiful room and hope that others can experience the results of Lynn's talents. **★★★★★ — mwright1973, Feb. 2015** > I asked Lynn, from Up By Design, if she would be willing to do the 're-design' of my small living room in Huntington Beach, CA. During our initial consultation, she asked a lot of great questions, which made me feel confident that she knew the surf-type vibe I was looking for. I did not see anything until the room was completely done - the results were great! I was completely shocked at how much bigger the room felt. ## Selected projects - [Reds and Teals](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/reds-and-teals-pj-vj~6047057) - Location: Mission Viejo, CA - Photos: 11 - [Apartment Appeal Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/apartment-appeal-project-pj-vj~1427891) - Location: Irvine, CA - Photos: 5 - [Copper Sanctuary Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/copper-sanctuary-project-pj-vj~1427918) - Location: Irvine, CA - Photos: 5 - [Ferris Wheel Whimsy Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ferris-wheel-whimsy-project-pj-vj~1427935) - Location: Irvine, CA - Photos: 3 - [Private Residence - Bohemian Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-bohemian-bedroom-pj-vj~846546) - Location: Aliso Viejo, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: Bohemian bedroom - [Mid-Century Twist Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-twist-project-pj-vj~852245) - Location: Mission Viejo, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: Mid-century inspired bedroom - [Aqua Accents Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aqua-accents-project-pj-vj~1134252) - Location: Aliso Viejo, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: Comfortable living room with an over-sized gray velvet sofa, a vintage bar, and aqua accents. - [Eclectic House Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eclectic-house-project-pj-vj~1185643) - Location: Dana Point, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: Re-design project to create an eclectic home. - [Beachy Keen Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beachy-keen-project-pj-vj~852269) - Location: Huntington Beach, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: Small living room re-design in Huntington Beach, CA - [Asian Inspiration Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/asian-inspiration-project-pj-vj~852230) - Location: Orange, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: Bedroom with Asian influences - [Farmhouse Living Area](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farmhouse-living-area-pj-vj~2437184) - Location: Mission Viejo, CA - Photos: 5 - [Vacant Home Staging - Los Angeles](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vacant-home-staging-los-angeles-pj-vj~1726712) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 15 - Description: Home staging project for a listed property in Los Angeles. Sold in less than 2 months! - [Huntington Beach Blue](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/huntington-beach-blue-pj-vj~1977597) - Location: Huntington Beach, CA - Photos: 4 - [Private Residence - Couple's Bedroom/Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-couple-s-bedroom-office-pj-vj~6282189) - Location: Mission Viejo, CA - Photos: 6 [See all 14 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/up-by-design-pfvwus-pf~1451432396) ## Community Q&A **Q: Where did you get that rug?** *(in Photo Questions)* It’s fabulous! A: It's been awhile since I did this project, but I believe I got the rug on Wayfair. **Q: where is the wallpaper from?** *(in Photo Questions)* I love the wallpaper where is it from? A: Hello! You can find it here: https://www.decoratorsbest.com/products/cole-son-hicks-hexagon-gilver-wt-bk-wallpaper **Q: Great small-space dining style** *(in Photo Questions)* Any advice on finding a dining set like this? A: Hi, Joanne! I apologize for the delayed response - We found this dining set on Craigslist (search for mid-century, MCM, etc.), but you could also find something like this at an antique store/mall or ebay. Note that a dining set like this will most likely be more expensive at an antique store because they know what it's worth (but you could always negotiate). There are websites that sell remakes of this style, and sometimes they put a modern twist on it. Sites such as joybird.com, inmod.com, and franceandson.com are good examples that are not super expensive. Good luck, and feel free to reach out again with any additional questions! **Q: Stag Painting** *(in Photo Questions)* Please could you tell me where the stag painting is from? Many thanks A: Hello - I believe the artwork you see in this picture was bought at a HomeGoods nearby. Thank you for your interest! **Q: I absolutely LOVE this room. Where is the bedspread/light from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hello - thank you for your feedback! The duvet is from Deny Designs (denydesigns.com) and the chandelier was ordered off of Wayfair. Hope that helps! Lynn **Q: Where is the comforter from?** *(in Photo Questions)* Comforter A: Hello - This was the client's comforter which was custom made. If I get any additional information from the client, I will be sure to post it. Thank you! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-25.*