--- title: "Anne Rae Design — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/anne-rae-design-pfvwus-pf~277793083 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~277793083.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Anne Rae Design" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/d8432b2c03f3cac8_3728-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "5745 Kearny Villa Rd, Suite 103, San Diego, California 92123, United States" latitude: 32.7973 longitude: -117.1392 phone: "(619) 550-6577" website: http://www.annerae.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 11 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 138 last_updated: 2026-08-22 --- # Anne Rae Design Original Houzz profile: [Anne Rae Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/anne-rae-design-pfvwus-pf~277793083) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** San Diego, CA - **Serves:** San Diego, La Mesa, Point Loma San Diego, La Jolla, Ocean Beach San Diego, Coronado, Hill Crest San Diego, Mission Hills San Diego - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (11 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2017–2022), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Online consultation - 8 years in business Listening to my clients is essential to creating a successful interior. With a keen eye for detail, expertly trained sense of scale, color and texture, I custom craft each design unique to the essence of my client’s vision. Working closely with skilled trade professionals, I take concepts to reality. Whether working on a residential renovation or a commercial interior, I work closely with my clients providing absolutely personalized service. The process shouldn’t be stressful – as an interior designer I believe in being an advocate for my clients, guiding them in all aspects of the design. Whether sourcing finish materials for a renovation or seeking out that unique piece to complete a room, every detail is thoughtfully selected. The end result – a transformation that leaves a lasting impression. ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Kids Bedroom Design - Custom Cabinets - Lighting Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Built-ins - Floor Plans - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Furniture - Nursery Design - 3D Rendering - Custom Bookcases - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Rugs - Wine Cellar Design - Custom Shelving - Drafting - Holiday Decorating ### Areas Served - San Diego - La Mesa - Point Loma San Diego - La Jolla - Ocean Beach San Diego - Coronado - Hill Crest San Diego - Mission Hills San Diego ### Typical Job Cost $15,000 - 5 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Anne Rae Design | | Address | 5745 Kearny Villa Rd, Suite 103, San Diego, California 92123, United States | | Phone | (619) 550-6577 | | Website | http://www.annerae.com | | Followers on Houzz | 138 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/AnneRaeDesign - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=174473234&trk=spm\_pic ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Anne Rae Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/anne-rae-design-pfvwus-pf~277793083) - **Website:** http://www.annerae.com - **Phone:** (619) 550-6577 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - ASID Design Excellence Awards 2011 - First Place Winner for Commercial Space Under 3, 500 SFASID ASID Design Excellence Awards 2011 - Second Place Winner for Bathroom Design - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2017–2022), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 11 reviews** ### All 11 reviews **★★★★★ — Robert Dodds Construction, Jan. 2019** > I'm a general contractor who has worked with Kristen on numerous occasions. She designs for the clients, not just what she wants. Her ability to identify the clients style and needs is a true gift. I've seen too many designers do what "they" want to do, not what the client wants. Her designs are current, yet timeless and unique. A constant professional that does what she says she will do and always follows through. I've witnessed her creativity and design skills first hand and I'm always excited to help being them to life. Whether it's a huge project she's designed or a smaller one, all have the same level of well thought out plans with stunning results. She is one of the Greats! **★★★★★ — Jean Barbaro, July 2018** > We had a very dated 1980's kitchen in our 1923 California bungalow. As you can see from the pictures attached, Kristin gave us our dream kitchen which honored the era of our home...something we've waited over 20 years to make happen! Both Kristin and Ivan at Anne Rae Design were so aware of our design ideas and just amazing to work with. Kristin lead us to period specific tile, colors, lighting and suggested a lovely bench seat and arches that made our breakfast room and prep kitchen rooms of their own. I cannot say enough glowing words of how beautiful everything has turned out and how much we love our kitchen! **Comment from Anne Rae Design:** > Jean! Thank you so very much for the kind words. We loved working on your project! > The added challenge of "quirks" in an older home (we worked through that space plan a number of ways until settling on the final outcome!) as well as providing a design that was true to the time period of your home really stretched our design muscles which is what I love about this field. We think your kitchen turned out beautifully. We truly hope you and your family will enjoy this space for many years to come! You waited so long for it and we were honored to be a part of creating it! > Best, > > Kristin & Ivan > Anne Rae Design **★★★★★ — Melissa B, Jan. 2017** > Kristin was instrumental in our home remodel, we couldn't have made all the necessary decisions without her. We are so pleased with the outcome. She was always available when questions arose and was helpful in keeping us within our budget. **Comment from Anne Rae Design:** > Melissa - thank you! We adore you and your family and it was so fun working on your renovation! We cannot wait to get back over and take some photos this year :) **★★★★★ — Don Stanziano, Jan. 2017** > We hired Anne Rae Design to design our living room and entertainment room. The agency was easy to work with, highly responsive and really listened to what we wanted. Kristin, the principal designer, is extremely talented and worked within our budget and timeline while giving us a design that fit our taste and lifestyle. Some of the pieces she selected for us are unique and special and we would never have found them on our own. We would highly recommend Anne Rae Design and plan to use them again in the future. **Comment from Anne Rae Design:** > Thank you for the review Don! We have truly enjoyed working with you both and looking forward to working with you again! Your project is so special to us here at ARD. **★★★★★ — mayhewvb, May 2015** > Anne Rae Design was recommended to me and after the first consultation I knew I had found the company that I wanted to deal with. They were very upfront, personalized and conscientious about the things and ideas that mattered to me such as style, my input and costs. > > The contractors that were used were top notch, and were on time and within budget. > > I only wished that I had the funds to actually complete my whole house with Anne Rae Design. They did mention that as I had the available funds they would happily come back and pick up where we left off. > > I recommend Anne Rae Design 100% > > Chris T, > San Marcos **Comment from Anne Rae Design:** > Thanks Chris! It was so fun working your hip \*James Bond\* inspired pad - we will get back to making it spectacular! So glad you are enjoying your home and we will see you again soon! > > Kristin **★★★★★ — cgoldenluck, March 2015** > Kristin, of Anne Rae Design, is insightful, creative, and innovative. She took our idea and went with it! We were beyond thrilled with the results. Our idea was to incorporate river rock into our master bathroom, Kristin, found it and the design continues to impress us daily. Our master bathroom is a calming, relaxing, oasis (as it should be!). > Working with Kristin is easy and fun. She is a pleasure. Her team and resources get the job done with efficiency and ease. Everyone was a pleasure to work with and the finishing product is top notch. Would recommend her to anyone!! **Comment from Anne Rae Design:** > Golden fam! Thanks so much for the review :) Your master bathroom is like night and day - those before and afters would WOW anyone. I am so happy you are still loving the space, it is so pretty and so calming. With your hectic schedules and gaggle of adorable munchkins you totally deserve a master bath that feels like a relaxing getaway. We had some tricky design obstacles to conquer but the end result was so worth it! **★★★★★ — Shayne Mc, Feb. 2015** > Kristin was a personal referral from friends of ours-I choose to do business only with people who are personally referred to us. Kristin has spent a lot of time with us both thru emails and personal attention at our home, her office, and by meeting us at other locations to help on fabric/furniture/fixture choices. We interviewed with two large named all in one companies in the San Diego region and I strongly believe that the personal attention we have received from Kristin would not have been on par with those companies. I highly recommend her if you are looking for design (both structural and/or decorative) help/advice/opinions. **Comment from Anne Rae Design:** > Thanks Shayne! Your home transformation is incredible :) Every time I come by the house I am more taken by it. We have loved working with you and your family on this project and cannot wait to see it completed (and of course get some photos!) I fee so blessed to have such great clients! **★★★★★ — yoliek, Feb. 2015** > I was lucky enough to have been introduced to Kristen, through a friend who I will be ever so grateful. Kristen helped me with the Desighn of our beautiful beach house. She did our lighting plan, light fixtures, tile choice, siltstone choices, paint, kitchen and bath Desighn. Basically everything. She also introduced me to Nic from San Diego custom cabnets, he is absolutely the best! I never questioned her choices, because she understood everything I wanted for my home. House is looking Amazing!Almost done, pictures to come soon. > Thank you Kristen **Comment from Anne Rae Design:** > Yolie - ahhhhh you have been SO fun to work with! We are dying to see the finished product of your beach house and are looking forward to adding it to our Houzz profile! Thanks so much for giving such a fab review. Hope your husband and cutie-pie daughter are loving everything as much as you do - see you soon!!! **★★★★★ — tandjsteen, Feb. 2015** > Kristin was amazing to work with. She helped us with the selection of cabinet pulls, granite and quartz counter tops, tile back splash and wood and tile flooring for both our kitchen and 3 bathrooms. She also helped with the selection of material and the styling of our window coverings. She truly listened to our ideas and the styles we liked and helped make the end results better than we expected. She was always available when we had questions and she worked well with our contractor. I highly recommend Anne Rae Design. **Comment from Anne Rae Design:** > Aw, Jane thank you so much! As always, such a pleasure working with you and your husband. Such and honor to work with you on your house not once but twice! The kitchen and bath turned out fantastic - everyone I show pictures to loves it, especially the tile! **★★★★★ — Michael Morrison, Feb. 2015** > Kristin Kostamo-McNeil was our designer in 2013. My wife and I decided to remodel our home in San Diego and after interviewing several contractors and designers we decided to hire Kristin. The remodel turned out to be a whole house remodel including adding 2 bathrooms, gutting and remodeling the kitchen, gutting and remodeling out master bath and creating a new entertainment area. She was truly exceptional in every area. She designed every aspect of our remodel including the lighting plans, all the cabinets, the kitchen layout and all bath. She was even able to save us a considerable amount of money by introducing us to her tile guy who did an amazing job. This project was very large in scale and Kristin was extremely professional and her input and design ideas were incredible. I would not hesitate to use her services again and have already referred her to my friends who have had similar experiences. **Comment from Anne Rae Design:** > A heartfelt THANK YOU Mike! You and Margie were so much FUN to work with - I miss you both and your family tons! We did a major overhaul on your house and totally transformed it - so fun to look back at where it was and where we took it to. I cannot wait to get in there and take photos to get up on Houzz and ARD's website. Thank you also for referring me to another fun family to work with, truly blessed with clients like you all. > > Best, > Kristin **★★★★ — terisnell, Feb. 2015** > My husband and I have been working with Kristin since 2010. We started with new carpet update for our 10 year old home. She then helped us update paint colors, choose some new furniture and designed and installed new window coverings. We loved working with her and decided to hire her back in 2012 to work with our contractors and design an outdoor room addition. The room turned out beautiful! She is currently helping us with all aspects of a new home we are building out of state. She has drawn interior elevations, designed fireplaces, designed and drawn all the bathroom, kitchen, bar, outdoor barbeque tile and granite. She is helping us select all of our lighting, furniture, window coverings, area rugs for our new 7,500 square foot home! My husband and I love working with her! **Comment from Anne Rae Design:** > Teri, > Thank you for such a fantastic review. It has been an absolute joy working with you and your husband over the last 5 years - I've loved every second of it! I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to be a part of your new home. It has been an incredible experience to watch it develop from the digging of the basement to where we are today. The progress photos that come in every week are like unwrapping a present, such a delight to see the designs come to life! It's a stunning home, I am looking forward to furnishing it and putting in the finishing touches. > > Kristin ## Selected projects - [Palisades](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palisades-pj-vj~5714303) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 17 - [Santaluz Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santaluz-project-pj-vj~1318457) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 45 - [Rancho Santa Fe - Fairbanks Ranch New Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rancho-santa-fe-fairbanks-ranch-new-build-pj-vj~2962426) - Location: Rancho Santa Fe, CA - Photos: 32 - [Kensington Bungalow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kensington-bungalow-pj-vj~905149) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 17 - Description: Cozy Spanish bungalow located in the Kensington neighborhood of San Diego, CA. We furnished the Living Room and Family Room spaces to coordinate with existing area rug and window treatments, selected all new lighting and assisted in accessorizing. The bathrooms were a full gut renovation in a graphic black and white 1930's style that the homeowners requested. - [Collins Ranch Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/collins-ranch-remodel-pj-vj~2226115) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - Description: The main floor of this house was a maze in it's original state. The kitchen was completely blocked from the main entrance and all rooms were enclosed. With 2 young children and very busy household this family wanted to open things up and make the main floor better functioning while also revamping the very dated kitchen and master bathroom spaces. The space plan was dramatically transformed by removing some unnecessary walls and creating a visible passageway from the front entry to the kitchen. T… - [Carmel Valley Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carmel-valley-renovation-pj-vj~1398939) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 19 - [Coronado Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coronado-condo-pj-vj~905146) - Location: Coronado, CA - Photos: 25 - [San Marcos Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-marcos-kitchen-pj-vj~905151) - Location: San Marcos, CA - Photos: 7 - [Fairbanks Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fairbanks-ranch-pj-vj~905148) - Location: Rancho Santa Fe, CA - Photos: 11 - [Santaluz Renovation - Sneak Peek!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santaluz-renovation-sneak-peek-pj-vj~921288) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 [See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/anne-rae-design-pfvwus-pf~277793083) ## Ideabooks - [Barn Door](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105511889/list/barn-door) — 2 ideas - [Storage Solutions](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54638510/list/storage-solutions) — 5 ideas - [Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/59907463/list/kitchen) — 10 ideas - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/85274611/list/bathrooms) — 4 ideas - [Living/Great Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105511968/list/living-great-rooms) — 1 idea - [Fireplace](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/85912941/list/fireplace) — 2 ideas - [Outdoor](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/83738026/list/outdoor) — 3 ideas - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/78558887/list/wish-list) — 1 idea - [Wall Finish](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61370901/list/wall-finish) — 1 idea - [Stair Railing Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/45145864/list/stair-railing-ideas) — 1 idea [See all 10 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/anneraedesign) ## Community Q&A **Q: What is the manufacturer of the navy fan tile?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the manufacturer for the navy fan tile. Thanks. A: Hi! The navy fan tile we purchased through Sonoma Tile Makers. **Q: I love the bar stools!** *(in Photo Questions)* Great job on the mix of chairs and double seat stool! Where can I purchase them? Thanks! A: Hi Cathy! Thank you so much for the lovely compliment. We love the combo too :) The counter stools are from Palecek however we ended up custom making them to make the seat just a bit higher and we used our own materials. They are upholstered in a vinyl from Kravet. **Q: Countertops** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the name of the countertops? They are beautiful. A: Thank you for your inquiry! So glad you love the countertops, we do too :) They are polished White Macaubas Quartzite **Q: Could you please tell me the wall color.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi there! Thank you for your inquiry. The color is Dunn Edwards - Ball of String. **Q: Faucet fixture brand?** *(in Photo Questions)* I love this kitchen faucet fixture, do you remember the brand? A: Hi! Thank you for your inquiry! Yes, that faucet is our number 1 go-to faucet., It's the Traditional Pulldown faucet in polished nickel finish. We use this faucet in 90% of the kitchens we design! It's beautiful and the quality is unequaled. Best, Kristin **Q: Beautiful! May I know the brand of the chair? Thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you for your kind words. We love how this space turned out. The chair is manufactured by Jessica Charles, to the trade. We customized this piece with our own fabric selection. Please let us know if we can help you in anyway! Best, Kristin --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-22.*