--- title: "De Space Designs — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/de-space-designs-pfvwus-pf~344292353 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~344292353.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "De Space Designs" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5ca33e2c00d259f6_2870-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1353 U Street, NW Suite 201, Washington, D.C. 20009, United States" latitude: 38.9202 longitude: -77.0375 phone: "(202) 803-6862" website: http://www.despacedesigns.com rating: 5 review_count: 3 followers: 45 last_updated: 2026-09-23 --- # De Space Designs Original Houzz profile: [De Space Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/de-space-designs-pfvwus-pf~344292353) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Washington, DC - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 500 Ideabook Saves De Space Designs is a full service, Interior Design and Architecture studio. We take a human centered approach to designing intentional, spaces that naturally heal, comfort, and inspire a conscious relationship with yourself and nature. Our earth centered approach to design and the creation of sacred spaces, embraces the yogic traditions, the ayurvedic path, feng shui, and themes of spirituality. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - House Plans - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Universal Design - Drafting - Basement Remodeling - Feng Shui - Feng Shui Design - Sacred spaces ### Typical Job Cost $8,000 - 200,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | De Space Designs | | Address | 1353 U Street, NW Suite 201, Washington, D.C. 20009, United States | | Phone | (202) 803-6862 | | Website | http://www.despacedesigns.com | | Followers on Houzz | 45 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/despacedesigns - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/despacedesigns - Blog — http://despacedesigns.com/blog ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [De Space Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/de-space-designs-pfvwus-pf~344292353) - **Website:** http://www.despacedesigns.com - **Phone:** (202) 803-6862 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2013 Maryland ASID Residential Design Awards (2 projects); ASID 2014 Residential Design Awards ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews** ### All 3 reviews **★★★★★ — C. Roach, Jan. 2015** > Immensely talented designer. Her ability to translate a client's vision into something even more beautiful than they could have imagined is extraordinary. We could not have been more pleased with the outcome of our projects. The final product really exceeded our expectations. The entire De Space team was delightful to work with. They worked diligently to meet a tight deadline on our complete kitchen and master bathroom renovation. The design is modern, clean, highly functional, just simply stunning. The craftsmanship is very high quality and the finishes are beautifully executed. I highly recommend De Space Designs for your design and renovation needs, you will be delighted with their work. **★★★★★ — Maxine Schnitzer Photography, June 2014** > I had the pleasure of photographing one of De Space's Master Bath renovation projects. I was so impressed with how Diane transformed a dated master bath that didn't work for the home owners into a serene, zen like retreat that was full of light, texture and beautiful finishes. I found Diane's redesign of the space to be very inventive, giving the home owners a sense of openness while providing more storage and usable space. Diane is a talented designer who is very enthusiastic about her work and a joy to work with. I look forward to working with her again on her next project! **★★★★★ — milesmom2013, June 2014** > I have worked with this firm and have nothing but the highest regard for their services. I hired this firm originally to design a major addition on my home and have also received interior design consultation services as well on my second home. Diane Taitt, the firm's founder, is quite simply an incredibly gifted interior architect and one of the best in the Washington, DC/Maryland/Virginia area. Her vision and skills are outstanding, as evidenced by the numerous design awards she has won over the years. Diane totally understood my objectives and delivered a great design, and has since given me amazing design advice on a subsequent project. She brings a unique combination of modern style with a Caribbean sensibility to all of her projects, and the results are simply remarkable. I recommend this firm highly and without reservation for anyone who wants a space designed, whether big or small, that will combine high style with soulful simplicity. You will not be disappointed! ## Selected projects - [DC Design House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dc-design-house-pj-vj~543221) - Location: Washington, DC - Photos: 13 - Description: Family Sitting Room design: Dennese Guadeloupe-Rojas, Interiors by Design and Diane S. Taitt, De Space Designs - [City Warmth](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/city-warmth-pj-vj~417557) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: House 3 was a complete gut renovation with a 2000 sq ft addition to a 16th street 1920’s tudor style house. The design concept was to create a contemporary and connected floor plan, with an easy flow from room to room. Creating a sense of continuity of space was important for the family with young kids, but affords them privacy when needed. The home owners love of texture and earth tones is reflected in the use of slate, pattern, hand painted textured walls, and stone. The home is warm, inviting… - [DC Colonial Remake](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dc-colonial-remake-pj-vj~546789) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - Description: The House 5 Residence was a complete gut renovation of a 1930’s 2200 sq ft brick colonial house in Washington, DC. The floor plan was completely opened to suit the relaxed lifestyle of the new homeowners. Light, clean contemporary lines, and framed views of the rooms beyond, was a consistent design theme throughout the first floor. The new kitchen is a light filled, tech savvy room - both multi-functional and comfortable. Bold glossy chocolate brown tiles, dark wood floors, and custom walnut arc… - [DC Metro Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dc-metro-living-pj-vj~547691) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Master Bathroom Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bathroom-retreat-pj-vj~443418) - Location: Fulton, MD - Photos: 13 - Description: This sleek master bathroom is a clean-lined contemporary oasis, featuring transparent patterned screens, sculpted walls, and a glass tiled tub. This bathroom project was a complete gut renovation, involving the demolition of existing walls, fixtures and finishes. The custom glass wall, apart from providing privacy, gave an opportunity for artistic expression. It features a unique repeat pattern of intersecting circles - a “Vesica piscis” of sorts, symbolic of creation and infinity. The bathroom… - [House 6](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/house-6-pj-vj~547029) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [House 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/house-2-pj-vj~547009) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [2014 DC Design House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2014-dc-design-house-pj-vj~543886) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: This family sitting room is a casual but elegant space that draws inspiration from the movement and reflective colors of water. A cool crisp color palette of silvery textured beiges is accented with hues of blue and teal. Rich textures abound throughout this sitting room, and playful, unique accessories bring accent, color and flare to the space. The furniture elements, in simple comfortable shapes and neutral shades, are grounded by a rug that reflects a water-inspired organic pattern in earthy… [See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/de-space-designs-pfvwus-pf~344292353) ## Ideabooks - [kitchen and bathroom DC](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/72880888/list/kitchen-and-bathroom-dc) — 7 ideas - [Sitting/Living rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26060814/list/sitting-living-rooms) — 5 ideas - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6408183/list/bathrooms) — 17 ideas - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6408177/list/kitchens) — 3 ideas - [Our Color Forecast](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6617969/list/our-color-forecast) — 13 ideas - [Childrens Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6408190/list/childrens-rooms) — 3 ideas - [Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6411104/list/fireplaces) — 2 ideas [See all 7 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/despacedesigns) ## Community Q&A **Q: Lovely colors - rug** *(in Photo Questions)* Where can I order the rug from? A: The rug is from Doris Leslie Blau in New York http://www.dorisleslieblau.com/new-rugs/contemporary-rugs-carpets/silver-rug-n10612-rug **Q: Source of the ceiling panel please -lovely room!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Custom Fabrication by Sun Signs - contact Beth Doggett - beth@sunsignsrva.com --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*