--- title: "Archetype Design Studio, LLC — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/archetype-design-studio-llc-pfvwus-pf~1887624715 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1887624715.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Archetype Design Studio, LLC" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/808322470463a344_4296-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "176 Rochester Road, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15229, United States" latitude: 40.5203 longitude: -80.037 phone: "(412) 301-8007" website: https://archetypeds.com rating: 5 review_count: 21 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 101 last_updated: 2026-08-22 --- # Archetype Design Studio, LLC Original Houzz profile: [Archetype Design Studio, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/archetype-design-studio-llc-pfvwus-pf~1887624715) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA - **Serves:** Pittsburgh, Mount Lebanon, Franklin Park, Greensburg, Ligonier, Sewickley, Fox Chapel, Ben Avon, Edgeworth, Bell Acres, Sewickley Hills, Sewickley Heights, Ben Avon Heights, Seven Springs, Upper St. Clair - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (21 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2016–2024), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Every person has a story to tell. What makes you unique? Your gifts, talents, vision, dreams, likes, dislikes combine to form your personal narrative. At Archetype Design Studio, we consider each of these qualities as we design, keeping one thought constantly in mind: your home should reflect your personality, not ours. Whether your style is traditional or contemporary, Old World or modern, we have the experience, skill and flexibility to meet your needs. And from entire home renovations to single-room makeovers, we approach each project with the goal of revealing our clients in every design. Randy L. Snell, principal designer, has 35 years of experience designing high-end residential interiors. Prior to Archetype Design Studio, Randy worked as an interior designer at two of Pittsburgh's most prestigious firms, Mark Christy Associates and Astorino. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Lighting Design - Custom Built-ins - Floor Plans - Entry Design - Custom Furniture - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Custom Home Bars - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Rugs - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Wine Cellar Design - Drafting ### Areas Served - Pittsburgh - Mount Lebanon - Franklin Park - Greensburg - Ligonier - Sewickley - Fox Chapel - Ben Avon - Edgeworth - Bell Acres - Sewickley Hills - Sewickley Heights - Ben Avon Heights - Seven Springs - Upper St. Clair ### Typical Job Cost $40,000 - 250,000 Per room ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Archetype Design Studio, LLC | | Address | 176 Rochester Road, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15229, United States | | Phone | (412) 301-8007 | | Website | https://archetypeds.com | | License Number | PA57508 | | Followers on Houzz | 101 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/archetypedesignstudiollc ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Archetype Design Studio, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/archetype-design-studio-llc-pfvwus-pf~1887624715) - **Website:** https://archetypeds.com - **Phone:** (412) 301-8007 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Pittsburgh Magazine's 2016 Home of the Year Winner in the New Build CategoryPittsburgh Magazine's 2006 Superior Interiors Winner Featured as Winning Team on HGTV's Designers Challenge Program - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2016–2024), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 21 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — janetbronder, July 2023** > Randy made our dream come true! Drawn by photos demonstrating his exceptional use of color, texture and pattern, we contacted Randy to refresh the majority of our beloved 23-year-old home. He listened attentively as we explained our goal to honor our love of history, art, nature, family and hospitality with fresher, brighter rooms conducive to frequent entertaining. Using paint, wall coverings, floor coverings, window treatments, furniture, moldings and accessories, Randy brought an uplifting, beautiful new color palette to life — flowing seamlessly throughout and brimming with exciting textures and patterns. Randy’s creative eye, incredible attention to detail, ability to gently stretch us out of our comfort zone, responsiveness and always friendly demeanor form a winning combination. We’re so happy with his work that we’ve decided to refresh the rest of our home! > > — Mike and Janet Bronder **Comment from Archetype Design Studio, LLC:** > It has been so much fun working with the two of you. Can't wait to continue into the Master Suite. Thanks for the nice review. **★★★★★ — Jordan and Laura Nicholas, April 2022** > Randy has been nothing but exceptional from the moment we began working with him. He was always available for questions and to help us make decisions. His attention to detail and organization really kept the project on track. Not to mention, he has a great eye for decorating and spacial recognition/awareness. > > We would definitely use Randy again and highly recommend him for any project in the future! **Comment from Archetype Design Studio, LLC:** > Thanks so much for the positive review. It has been so enjoyable working with the two of you. I value our relationship and look forward to future projects. **★★★★★ — David Prybock, Sept. 2019** > I cannot say enough good things about Randy and Alaina and their work at Archetype Design Studio! Their eye for quality design is unparalleled! From beginning to completion of our projects, Randy and Alaina have taken the time to get to know what we want and what our style is, resulting in a final product that has been exactly what we hoped for but could never envision on our own. They have always presented us with multiple suggestions and options, offered their opinion while respecting and integrating ours, and made the process fun every step of the way! On top of that, they have been professional, timely, and detail-oriented. I highly recommend Archetype Design! **Comment from Archetype Design Studio, LLC:** > It continues to be a pleasure working with the two of you. Thank you so much for the kind words and the confidence you have placed in us. **★★★★★ — Kathy Lutes, July 2019** > Randy was a pleasure to work with from the beginning! Although our project was small, he gave us the time and attention we hoped for. He was very responsive with any questions we had along the way. The end result was more than we imagined and we will defiantly use Randy and his team again for other projects! **★★★★★ — Bretton Walberg, March 2018** > Randy Snell has once again exceeded our highest design expectations. After designing our home in Pennsylvania, it was time to completely remodel our beach front cottage. Randy flew down to Manasota Key, Florida, and met with us for the weekend. In that brief 48 hours, Randy was able to guide us from beginning to end. He helped us select main house flooring, bathroom flooring as well as surround tile showers, granite vanity tops, kitchen quartz tops, exotic island granite, and paint colors. In a matter of hours, our beach front cottage established its roots. Upon his return to Pennsylvania, he meticulously worked from the samples he selected to transform our color palette into a fully furnished beach front beauty. The furnishing options Randy provided us with were all perfect. He was able to take our rough visions and turn them into a picture perfect final design. Thank you so much, Randy! You made this project so enjoyable! You are an amazing designer who is able to envision our style and bring it to a reality. We are enjoying every minute we can spend there thanks to your unbelievable talent. We cannot wait for our next project together. A+++++ JOB!!!! Thanks! **Comment from Archetype Design Studio, LLC:** > Thanks so much for the positive review. What a fun project this was indeed. It is always enjoyable working with the two of you. **★★★★★ — Kara Brown, March 2018** > Randy Snell (Archetype Design Studio) is fantastic to work with. He really listens to what you are looking for in a project and is quickly able to help define your design goals and wishes, all while respecting your style and budget. On top of his excellent eye, he is extremely easy to communicate and collaborate with. In fact, my husband and I worked with him on an out of state project, yet this was a non-issue. Perhaps what distinguishes Randy the most is his patient and even keeled nature. His good nature makes the process fun and stress-free. I'd highly recommend hiring Archetype Design for any design related job. Don't think twice! **Comment from Archetype Design Studio, LLC:** > Kara, > Thank you so much for the kind words. Working with the two of you has been a pleasure. I am looking forward to continuing our relationship for many years to come. > Randy **★★★★★ — paulette mikolajcik, March 2018** > I have worked with Archetype Design Studio on 3 different projects in the past 7 years. Randy listens to my “vision” for the project and takes it from there. Recently, he designed a feature wall for my Florida condo. He drew the idea and although I wasn’t quite sure about the placement in the condo I trusted his judgment. I’m so glad I did! It looked so much nicer than I had expected. It is still my favorite part of this recent project. > Paulette M **Comment from Archetype Design Studio, LLC:** > Paulette, > Thanks so much for the positive review. It is always fun working with the two of you. > Randy **★★★★★ — TH Trade Design, Feb. 2018** > We absolutely love Randy! He is an extremely talented designer and he is always full of creative energy. Randy is professional, knowledgeable and reliable. We always enjoy working with him here at TH Trade and highly recommend him for your next design job! **★★★★★ — Suzi Chesko, Feb. 2017** > Randy Snell has shown the ability to grasp my personal taste, thus not wasting time going in a direction that is not applicable. He has always provided a good number of options that were well-chosen and has responded to all of my requests in a very timely manner. Randy is extremely knowledgeable in his field, presents himself with the utmost professionalism, and does it all with a pleasant demeanor. I consider myself very fortunate to be his client. **Comment from Archetype Design Studio, LLC:** > Thank you for the kind words Suzi. It is a pleasure working with you. **★★★★★ — jimnnoel, Nov. 2016** > Randy helped me with a total renovation of my home. We redid all 5 bedrooms upstairs, and three baths. What impressed me the most was his respect for my style. In collaboration we created a beautiful environment that will last decades. Thank you, Randy. **Comment from Archetype Design Studio, LLC:** > Noel, > Thank you so much for the positive review. We had such fun working together and I appreciate the friendship that we have developed as a result. It is hard to believe it has been 8 years since completing your project. It is gratifying to me that you are still happy with the results. Thanks again. > Randy **★★★★★ — Ashley B, Nov. 2016** > Randy helped us to design our house in San Francisco site unseen and was incredible. We loved the finished product from room layouts to furniture to window treatments and received many compliments on the style. Since then, we have also been able to reuse nearly all of the pieces in a new home because we continued to love them and found them to be versatile. Perhaps most importantly, I have never encountered a designer as easy to work with as Randy and his team. He makes the process simple and efficient, and we hope to work with him on future projects. **Comment from Archetype Design Studio, LLC:** > Ashley, > Thank you so much for the kind words and positive review. It was such a pleasure to work with you and Ryan and look forward to working with the two of you in the future. > Randy **★★★★★ — mdoorley9, Nov. 2016** > Randy from Archetype Design is extremely knowledgeable, patient and finds out almost immediately your likes, dislikes, styles, and budget requirements. He transformed our living room, dining room, and foyer and will be completely remodeling our kitchen spring 2017. **Comment from Archetype Design Studio, LLC:** > MaryAnn, > Thank you so much for your kind words and review. I very much enjoyed working together and am looking forward to making our plans for your Kitchen a reality in the Spring. Thanks again. > Randy ## Selected projects - [Mountain View Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-view-estate-pj-vj~7467966) - Location: Ligonier, PA - Photos: 13 - Description: This home in Ligonier has an incredible panoramic view of the Laurel Mountains. The project was a complete redo, a second iteration of the home that was done for the previous homeowners when it was built over 20 years ago. The client desired a calm, neutral retreat where they could escape from their city home. The first iteration for the former homeowners was formal and traditional in style, full of color, pattern, heavy furniture and opulent window treatments. This iteration is the complete opp… - [Georgian Revival](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/georgian-revival-pj-vj~7547316) - Location: Sewickley, PA - Photos: 41 - Description: This project was a total renovation and addition to a beautiful Georgian home in the village of Sewickley. The overall design is an updated traditional style using the all new detailed architectural millwork as a backdrop for the updated finishes, lighting and furnishings. The final result marries the beauty of yesteryear with tailored comfortable furnishings of today. This project was a collaboration with William H. Childs Jr. and Associates Architects and James L. Dunlap Construction. - [English Charm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/english-charm-pj-vj~996863) - Location: Sewickley, PA - Photos: 13 - [Gateway Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gateway-contemporary-pj-vj~2123787) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 8 - Description: This project was a complete renovation of three units in to one on the tenth floor of Downtown Pittsburgh's Gateway Towers. The space that was created was a contemporary open plan fit for entertaining. The color palettes were developed from the homeowners existing art collection. This project won first place in Pittsburgh Magazine's 2006 Superior Interiors Competition. - [Relais & Chateaux](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/relais-and-chateaux-pj-vj~5860209) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - Description: The Lodge at Glendorn Rustic Cabins. Craig Thompson Photography - [Ocean Grande](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ocean-grande-pj-vj~6033146) - Location: Jupiter, FL - Photos: 33 - Description: This complete renovation of an ocean front condo in Jupiter Florida was completed in collaboration with First Premier Builders in 2019. The condo was transformed from a dated 1990's traditional space to an updated transitional space with a clean coastal theme. The project was a complete overhaul including new flooring throughout, new Bathrooms, updated Kitchen, custom ceiling designs, all new furnishings, rugs, decorative lighting and window treatments. - [City Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/city-living-pj-vj~1270698) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 19 - Description: This project in Piatt Place in Downtown Pittsburgh was a complete renovation from top to bottom. Archetype partnered with KBC Pittsburgh to create an expansive contemporary space in an urban setting. This project was the 1st place winner of Pittsburgh Magazine's 2016 Home of the Year in the new build category. A major focal point in the unit was the custom designed asymmetrical water feature in the main living space. The variety of materials selected provides interest along with the sound of wat… - [Forest View](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/forest-view-pj-vj~5859373) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - Description: This new construction residence is located on the property of Glendorn in remote Bradford Pa. The project was a collaboration with Architects DLA+ Architecture and Builder J. A. Luciano and Sons Builders. Craig Thompson Photography - [Master Spa Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-spa-retreat-pj-vj~783000) - Location: Sewickley, PA - Photos: 9 - Description: This home in the Diamond Run Golf Community had been updated through the years with the obvious exception of the Master Suite. The homeowners decided it was time to close the door on the 1980's décor, and bring their Master Suite into the new millennium. The project started with a complete renovation of the Master Bathroom, working in collaboration with Kitchen and Bath Concepts. They were looking to create a High End Transitional Style Spa Retreat. The tranquil color scheme for the entire suite… - [Timeless Elegance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/timeless-elegance-pj-vj~796078) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 14 - Description: The renovation of a beautiful country home in the North Hills of Pittsburgh began with restoration of the second-floor bathrooms and bedrooms. A timeless, classic look for the three upstairs bathrooms includes Carrara marble, subway tile and clean-lined white cabinetry. The master suite features a tranquil, blue and green color scheme. With an artful collaboration between existing and new furniture, the master bedroom was transformed into a serene retreat, accented by new furnishings, custom-des… - [Zen Style Media Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/zen-style-media-room-pj-vj~797698) - Location: Fox Chapel, PA - Photos: 3 - Description: Randy and Interior Designer Joann Fullen, represented Astorino's entry on an episode of HGTV's Designers Challenge. They won this competition with a design that met the needs for both a functional and aesthetic room that reflected the contemporary flavor of the rest of the home. The project involved designing and furnishing a space to function as a multipurpose room for reading, home theater, media storage as well as wine tasting. To achieve the owner's desire for a Zen-like space, a variety of… - [Olde World Grandeur](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/olde-world-grandeur-pj-vj~797087) - Location: Sewickley, PA - Photos: 8 - [Urban Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-contemporary-pj-vj~783295) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 7 - Description: Located in Downtown Pittsburgh, this new urban dwelling offers a stunning bird’s eye view of PNC Park. The homeowner wanted to create a cutting edge residence fit for entertaining. - [Tudor Revival](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tudor-revival-pj-vj~784291) - Location: Sewickley, PA - Photos: 9 - Description: Dramatic renovations upstairs include his and hers offices, each to match the owners' personalities. While her office features wallpaper, silk draperies and classic romantic appeal, his features a masculine look with leathers and walls upholstered in suede fabric. Custom cabinetry in each office provides beautiful, functional storage. - [Modern Art](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-art-pj-vj~797896) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 10 - [Room with a View](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/room-with-a-view-pj-vj~797791) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 7 - Description: The client was looking for a contemporary but comfortable space as a gathering place for themselves, their family and friends in the city. They wanted color, which was right up my alley. The specific color requests were orange, aqua and purple. We used the orange and aqua in the main living space adding a rich chocolate to the mix to provide a bold color palette. One theme that was consistent in the design was the use of circles, ellipses, and flowing curves. This was evidenced in the fabrics, f… - [Classic Sophistication](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-sophistication-pj-vj~784693) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 3 - Description: This beautiful, 80-year-old home in the South Hills of Pittsburgh was updated with a classic elegance that echoes the home's timeless architecture. In the master sitting room, a variety of architectural features, such as an expanded ceiling and panel moldings, were added to create an elegant owners' retreat in a soft palette contrasted by dramatic accents of black. The subtle color scheme was continued with a shimmery effect in the soft, pearlized green glaze on the ceiling and custom designed s… [See all 17 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/archetype-design-studio-llc-pfvwus-pf~1887624715) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/174309344/list/wish-list) — 6 ideas - [Randy's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8981129/list/randy-s-ideas) — 17 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/archetypeds) ## Community Q&A **Q: Hi, Would like to know about the wall art.** *(in Photo Questions)* Where can I find it. Would be perfect for my hallway. Thank You, JoAnn A: Hello. I believe the wall art was purchased at Perlora, which is a local contemporary furniture store. It was over 10 years ago now so I am not sure about availability? Perhaps you could reach out to them to see. Perlora.com 412 431-2220. **Q: LOVE Waveline tiles! What is the color you used? Thx!** *(in Photo Questions)* Want to use these in our kitchen reno A: The color we used was Oceania. It is a beautiful shade of blue and goes very nicely with the Atlantic Ocean outside the windows. **Q: Fabric on Dining Room Chairs?** *(in Photo Questions)* FABULOUS FABRIC ON DINING ROOM CHAIRS? Can you tell me the manufacturer and color? A: The fabric was from Zoffany HMOU130667. Not sure if it is still available or not? I am glad you like it. **Q: What is the height of the cabinets in this photo?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The cabinets were around 25" off of the floor. **Q: Beautiful bed** *(in Photo Questions)* Where can I find this bed? A: Hello. The bed was the client's existing bed and I am not sure of the manufacturer but it was all dark wood. We added the upholstered panel inserts to soften and update the look. **Q: HOW IS THE HEADBOARD MADE?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The headboard and the ceiling canopy were custom fabricated and installed in the residence by our cabinet shop. The silk panels were all individually upholstered on plywood squares and Velcro was used to secure them in place. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-22.*