--- title: "KW Designs — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kw-designs-pfvwus-pf~310631850 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~310631850.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "KW Designs" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/09d3ba4700298d1a_2574-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Solana Beach, California 92075, United States" latitude: 32.9937 longitude: -117.2598 phone: "(858) 703-7424" website: http://www.kwdesigns.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 13 best_of_houzz_awards: 14 followers: 461 last_updated: 2026-08-13 --- # KW Designs Original Houzz profile: [KW Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kw-designs-pfvwus-pf~310631850) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Solana Beach, CA - **Serves:** San Diego, San Diego County, Carlsbad, Encinitas, La Jolla, Coronado, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Fairbanks Ranch, Rancho Santa Fe, Cardiff By The Sea, Del Mar Heights San Diego - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (13 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 14 awards (2014–2023), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves My goal is to develop functional and innovative designs for the home or business that support sustainability and inspire my clients, while reflecting their own style. Every project has its challenges, which is where I work closely with architects and contractors to ensure the design intent for remodels and new construction projects. KW always looks for ways to simplify design without giving up quality. Whether she decides to go “raw”, “fresh”, “bold” or “minimal”, this design maven delivers the same result: a functional envelope where the clientele is left awe-inspired. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - Home Remodeling - New Home Construction ### Areas Served - San Diego - San Diego County - Carlsbad - Encinitas - La Jolla - Coronado - Solana Beach - Del Mar - Fairbanks Ranch - Rancho Santa Fe - Cardiff By The Sea - Del Mar Heights San Diego ### Typical Job Cost $20,000 - 75,000 We provide full-service interior design services. The cost depends on the size of the project. Please call us to schedule a consultation. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | KW Designs | | Address | Solana Beach, California 92075, United States | | Phone | (858) 703-7424 | | Website | http://www.kwdesigns.com | | License Number | 28374 | | Followers on Houzz | 461 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/66904658/list/new-this-week-moody-kitchens-to-make-you-rethink-all-wh ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [KW Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kw-designs-pfvwus-pf~310631850) - **Website:** http://www.kwdesigns.com - **Phone:** (858) 703-7424 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - NCIDQ \#28374 - ASID Excellence Award 2011 Residential Space winner - ASID Excellence Award 2012 Bathroom winner - ASID Excellence Award 2012 Residential Space placed - **Best of Houzz:** 14 awards (2014–2023), 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 — 13 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — HU-134769394, May 2021** > I highly recommend KW Designs for your home's remodel. Kristi has a genuine knack for interior design. Her ideas are spot on-they are fresh and unique, all while staying within the flow of the rest of the house. I especially like her ability to mix and match colors and textures. For example, our powder bath has stunning tile up one wall and warm, creamy wallpaper on the other three. It went from being a drab bathroom to being one of our favorite rooms in our home! Kristi's attention to detail shines through as well, little touches that take rooms to the next level and differentiate them from the common look every house seems to have these days. She suggested a piece of furniture that fits perfectly in a corner of a hallway. We spent ages trying to come up with something for storage that also looked nice. She nailed it. I also appreciate how Kristi responds to the inevitable problems that come with renovating; like shipping delays or broken products. **★★★★★ — John and Mihaela N, Sept. 2020** > From start to finish, Kristianne (and her team) were incredible to work with! She spent the first few meetings getting to know us and how we live, which really helped to optimize the space and design for our family. She is incredibly professional, and has impeccable taste. Her team was always responsive to inquiries, and did a great job working within our budget. > > Another understated thing: she has a great network of specialists - fabric, wood, doors, steel, furniture, cabinets, window treatments, etc. Combining her eye and taste with the craftsmanship of these trades people yields some amazing results, including any custom create pieces you may want for your space and your vision. We've lost count of the number of times we have gotten compliments on pieces that she either found or personally designed for us. > > We used KW to help interior design and decorate the first ever home we owned. When we went to sell this home years later, it quickly became clear that her selections and finishin **★★★★★ — mlees51, May 2017** > KW used her strong vision to achieve a clean, cohesive, and modern feel in our coastal CA new build project. She demonstrated great instincts around when to take risks and when to take a more understated approach and she's highly passionate about her work. She frequently pushed my wife and I to get out of our comfort zones and brought us back in several times when we went a bit astray. Critically, she convinced us to re-stain the open beam ceiling of our living/dining/family area black, which was a huge leap of faith for us but was essential in pulling the project together and ended up looking amazing. KW has her finger on the pulse of CA modern and delivers a fantastic finished product. Also a pleasure to work with and both collaborative and flexible in her approach. **★★★★★ — Meg Levy, March 2016** > Kristi and Ashley at KW Designs are amazing designers and lovely people. I am on my second project with them and they nail it every time. They listen to my input and incorporate my good ideas and gently steer me away from my not-so-good ideas. Love this team! You will not be disappointed! **★★★★★ — Lauren Pourcho, Sept. 2015** > KW Designs is a fresh look at interior design. They come up with great solutions and have great suggestions, always. They can seamlessly combine beautiful aesthetic and functionality so your home works for you, and looks great. I was advised on a kitchen layout and her design is perfect for our home, I love my kitchen so much! Love the lights she picked out and all the advice along the way was so helpful! **★★★★★ — Solana Flooring, April 2015** > We have had the opportunity to work with Kristy and Ashley on several flooring projects. We just finished one here in Solana Beach. They are able to narrow down the vast amount of choices and make great design decisions for their clients flooring needs. The finished homes always look amazing, cant wait to see everything come together on the Glencrest house. **★★★★★ — Aaron Chang Ocean Art Gallery, Oct. 2014** > We had a wonderful experience working with KW Designs, and in particular, with Kristianne and Ashley. > > We are a fine art gallery located in Solana Beach, and we worked with KW Designs regarding the purchase of a piece of our fine art for one of Ashley's clients. The customer service was seamless. > > Everyone at KW Designs was very professional, courteous, accommodating, and an overall pleasure to work with. We hope to collaborate with KW Designs again. **★★★★★ — Streamline Development, Feb. 2014** > KW Designs has been doing projects for us ranging from multi-million dollar custom new construction homes to small elegant kitchen and bath remodels for many years. Their attention to detail and ability to bring fresh, young hip modern design to our projects and help guide our clients through construction and arrive at an elegant finished design is priceless. We highly recommend working with KW Designs for remodels and custom new homes in Coastal San DIego. **★★★★★ — Chipper Hatter Architectural Photographer, Jan. 2014** > For the past few years I've had the enjoyment of photographing projects designed by KW Designs. Over this time I've been impressed by the quality and creativity of design and the uniqueness of each project. Each project is truly designed for the client and the space. **★★★★★ — cduhs, Dec. 2013** > We worked with Kristianne at KW Designs and she a great job designing our office building in North Park. She has great taste and we worked well with her. She came up with excellent ideas. > Our office space looks great. We are working on her with some new projects. **★★★★ — scottduhs, Dec. 2013** > We love working with KW designs and would recommend them to our clients. The examples of our interior choices, chairs to paint colors that were provided to us, were clear and concise, so it made our decision's pretty straight forward, but they always gave the "designers choice", which we went with 90% of the time. A big plus for us. They are very courteous, and the follow through was great. KW treated this office like it was theirs, good job KW. **★★★★★ — Maria Verdu, Dec. 2013** > Kristi Watts is a very reliable designer, Her style is young and modern but with an emphasis on quality and craftsmanship She gives special attention to details and even more attention to her clients. > Here at Nativa Interiors we love working with her.We would highly recommend Kristi to anyone looking for a top notch interior designer.She is one of the best in San Diego. ## Selected projects - [Contemporary Chic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-chic-pj-vj~6425572) - Location: Solana Beach, CA - Photos: 27 - [Refined Industrial](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/refined-industrial-pj-vj~2691553) - Location: Solana Beach, CA - Photos: 35 - [Modern Marvel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-marvel-pj-vj~571147) - Location: Encinitas, CA - Photos: 16 - [Bold Transitional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bold-transitional-pj-vj~2691607) - Location: Carlsbad, CA - Photos: 14 - [Cozy in Cardiff](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cozy-in-cardiff-pj-vj~6425650) - Location: Encinitas, CA - Photos: 16 - [Coastal Mid-Century](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-mid-century-pj-vj~1690419) - Location: Solana Beach, CA - Photos: 12 - [Coastal Elegance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-elegance-pj-vj~725577) - Location: Solana Beach, CA - Photos: 24 - [Bird Rock Eco-Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bird-rock-eco-remodel-pj-vj~97832) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 16 - Description: The plan was to transform this tired contemporary into a modern coastal classic with aesthetic and practical upgrades that reflect the natural environment. The original 1800 sq.ft. home in the heart of Bird Rock had structural and water damage issues, so implementing innovative building systems was key for the homeowner. As the designer for this LEED Silver home, KW Designs took on every interior aspect from space planning, finishes, fixtures, custom architectural elements, and furniture. Some o… - [Rustic Cabana & Wine Cellar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-cabana-and-wine-cellar-pj-vj~1654715) - Location: Poway, CA - Photos: 8 - [Atomic Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/atomic-ranch-pj-vj~375275) - Location: Encinitas, CA - Photos: 12 - [Trendsetting in Solana](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/trendsetting-in-solana-pj-vj~339828) - Location: Solana Beach, CA - Photos: 26 - [Modern Connection](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-connection-pj-vj~5939505) - Location: Encinitas, CA - Photos: 16 - Description: This modern living space is the perfect compliment to a beautifully landscaped outdoor area, offering ample opportunity to enjoy the Encinitas weather. KW Designs created an artistic yet soft feel within the design, bringing the entirety of the space together culminating in the perfect indoor-outdoor connection. - [Refined Coastal Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/refined-coastal-home-pj-vj~369400) - Location: La Jolla, CA - Photos: 9 - [Solana Canyon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/solana-canyon-pj-vj~81969) - Location: Solana Beach, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: The architecture of this unique Mid-century Modern custom home displays large, open spaces, lending to the design concept of connecting the interiors to the ecological preserve where it is tucked away. This young family has a strong desire for sustainable choices, with finishes and architectural details that reflect their way of life. As the designer for this 4800 sq. ft. Green Point-rated home, KW Designs took on interior aspects including space planning, finishes, light fixtures, custom archit… - [Defining Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/defining-modern-pj-vj~5939564) - Location: Del Mar, CA - Photos: 23 - Description: Modern architecture defines this coastal home that’s tucked in Del Mar, CA. The two-story glass façade with an oversized pivoting door complements the heavy texture of coral stone and metal, which boldly outline the grand entrance. Blending the interiors of this modern home with transitional elements, such as neutral washed woods and classic marble surfaces, creates a timeless warmth within the home. By combining a simple contemporary glass railing, wood detailing, and an exposed metal stringer… - [Chic Day Spa & Lash Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chic-day-spa-and-lash-studio-pj-vj~369206) - Location: Del Mar, CA - Photos: 7 - [Sustainably Beach Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sustainably-beach-modern-pj-vj~349064) - Location: Encinitas, CA - Photos: 17 - [Global Urban Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/global-urban-condo-pj-vj~212432) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: This world-traveler wanted to bring a five-star hotel feel to his everyday world. Located in downtown San Diego, KW Designs brought a sophisticated, modern edge to the renovated space. - [Traditional Meets Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-meets-modern-pj-vj~311292) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: Combining hints of a traditional style with cutting-edge materials was the challenge for updating this Old Town master bathroom. Beyond improving the aesthetics, the homeowners were also hoping to increase storage and rethink the layout. Even though the 200 sq. ft. bathroom was in no need of expansion, it felt cramped and left too much wasted space. The space planning, finishes, fixtures, furniture and custom architectural details were created and specified by KW Designs. All of the elements wer… - [Beach Bungalow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-bungalow-pj-vj~1078679) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 12 - Description: KW Designs sprinkled a little love on this coastal beach cottage. We revamped it's charm with remodeled baths, an updated kitchen, and unique furnishings throughout. [See all 27 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kw-designs-pfvwus-pf~310631850) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80064272/list/wish-list) — 1 idea - [BURNS](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/127845761/list/burns) — 7 ideas - [ASSI](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/84705175/list/assi) — 1 idea [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/kwdesigns) ## Community Q&A **Q: what color is the walls** *(in Photo Questions)* very nice house A: Sherwin Williams, Amazing Gray **Q: Can you tell me who the manufacturer is for the range hood? So cool!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: this is a custom built hood **Q: Where is the window covering from? Do they roll all the way down? TIA** *(in Photo Questions)* A: These are custom roman shades, fully functional **Q: Is that a Roman shade in the taupe color or just a "modern" valance?** *(in Photo Questions)* I also would like to know the color on the walls. I am using a blue glass tile in my kitchen and it will be installed in 2 weeks! I can't wait to see it finished. This is a real beautiful color combo. Refreshing and calming at the same time. Thanks you did a great job. A: Paint is Frazee, color Tracing Paper **Q: Where are the hanging pendants from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: the ceiling **Q: Beautiful kitchen!** *(in Photo Questions)* What type of flooring is that? I love all the color variation! A: It's a Macchiato Pecan floor --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*