--- title: "Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc. — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/hamilton-gray-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~629218833 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~629218833.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc." category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/37930a650e835ca6_1996-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Carlsbad, California 92008, United States" latitude: 33.1602 longitude: -117.325 phone: "(760) 720-1555" website: http://www.hamiltongraydesign.com rating: 5 review_count: 38 best_of_houzz_awards: 22 followers: 1306 last_updated: 2026-09-07 --- # Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/hamilton-gray-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~629218833) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Carlsbad, CA - **Serves:** San Diego, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos, La Costa, Encinitas, La Jolla, Cardiff By The Sea, Bonsall, Rancho Santa Fe, Bay area, Ranch Santa Fe - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (38 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 22 awards (2013–2025), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Award winning - Published nationally Headed by Cheryl Hamilton-Gray, Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc. is a nationally recognized award winning design company based in North County San Diego, California. Creating spaces in multiple design styles capturing beauty, balance and functionality in the details, throughout Southern California and beyond. With over 30 years of kitchen/bath and interior design experience, Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc. is able to share a great wealth of exciting, creative and practical design solutions for indoor and outdoor kitchens, baths, remodeling and ground up projects to suit varying decor styles, lifestyles and budgets. Attendance at yearly industry trade shows, nationally and internationally, offers clients the most current products, materials and cutting-edge designs in an ever changing and evolving industry. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Lighting Design - Home Office Design & Construction - Custom Built-ins - Entry Design - Floor Plans - Playroom Design - Custom Furniture - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Home Bars - House Plans - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Closet Design - Universal Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - 3D Rendering - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Walk-in Closets - Sunroom Design & Construction - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Rugs - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Home Theater Design - Wine Cellar Design - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Drafting - Custom Beds - Custom Murphy Beds - Garage Storage - Kitchen Remodeling ### Areas Served - San Diego - Oceanside - Carlsbad - Vista - San Marcos - La Costa - Encinitas - La Jolla - Cardiff By The Sea - Bonsall - Rancho Santa Fe - Bay area - Ranch Santa Fe ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - Million The above cost range includes your entire budget for your project/s. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc. | | Address | Carlsbad, California 92008, United States | | Phone | (760) 720-1555 | | Website | http://www.hamiltongraydesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 1306 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/hamilton-gray-design/118074691561402 - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/hamilton\_gray - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-hamilton-gray-968b486 - Blog — www.hamiltongraydesign.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/hamilton-gray-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~629218833) - **Website:** http://www.hamiltongraydesign.com - **Phone:** (760) 720-1555 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Named one of Kitchen and Bath Design News' 50 top national innovators in the industry in it's 2017 inaugural list . - Multiple time winner of kitchen and bath designs of the year for San Diego Home and Garden, National Kitchen and Bath Association and Sub Zero Wolf - **Best of Houzz:** 22 awards (2013–2025), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [National Kitchen & Bath Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-kitchen-and-bath-association-pfvwus-pf~1351084655) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 38 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Jeremy Hogan, Sept. 2023** > Cheryl is thoughtful, a great listener, has impeccable style, and drew up the most amazing designs and plans. Highly recommend! **Comment from Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.:** > Hi Jeremy, > Thanks for your kind review. Enjoyed working with you. **★★★★★ — Scott Cabral, Sept. 2023** > I could not be happier with the work that Cheryl and team deliver. They have re-designed multiple bathrooms, kitchens, outdoor and indoor living areas at my homes. Her design aesthetic is exciting, fresh, clever, practical and simply beautiful. Cheryl creates dramatic and impressive plans appropriately suited to a home's architectural style. She's done this successfully at my modern home in the desert as well as my Spanish home along the coast, which are completely different. I'm still living with the results of her designs and each day I have a smile on my face when I use my kitchen or walk into one of the redesigned areas. Cheryl is a unique talent who has been, and continues to be, a lynchpin in remodeling projects. She has stepped-up mid-renovation, many times, to create solutions to unanticipated problems. She has great relationships with other tradespeople, and calls upon them when needed to get things done. But most importantly she's a wonderful person and has earned my trust over the years delivering award-winning results. I recommend her to family and friends, and they too are happy and impressed with her work. I feel very lucky to have found her. She is my go-to person for any and all remodels. **Comment from Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.:** > Thank you so much for your "glowing" words Scott. You know how I thoroughly enjoy working with you. You have such a creative spirit and are not afraid to try new ideas which makes a designers life all the more interesting. So glad I am your "go-to designer". **★★★★★ — lorrainepope, April 2021** > We just completed a “pandemic” remodel and expansion of our 1964 single story home. The ceilings in the great room and kitchen were raised, a bedroom, powder room and laundry room were added, and the main bedroom and bathroom were expanded. Hamilton-Gray Design and staff were a pleasure to work with. Cheryl listened carefully to our practical needs and responded with a beautiful design incorporating our inspirations and paid heed to our budget. She added many elements of pizzaz from her playbook of trades including a live edge table and custom banquette, refurbishment of the claw foot tub that has been in the house since the original owner, and a custom range hood. We love our home and couldn’t have done this without her. **Comment from Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.:** > Thank you so much for your referal and generous comentary on our services. It was an interesting excercise specifying and building your project through the Pandemic. It was very rewarding that you were so engaged in the process. Your patience and understanding was admirable based on the the extended product lead times we faced and substitutions we needed to make. Such a pleasure working with you, I know you will love living in your remodeled home, now so "spruced up" to match your amazing garden! **★★★★★ — cariwilliams, March 2021** > Without a doubt, Cheryl Hamilton - Gray receives 5 stars from The Potter Family. We have had the pleasure to work with Cheryl for almost 11 years. She was our designer when we bought a 20 year old home that needed updating and her keen design eye made it our home. She truly spent time getting to know us and sought to understand our style. > And last year we decided to embark on a kitchen remodel. Cheryl was the first person we called. She totally understood our vision and developed an amazing contemporary kitchen design. She has an amazing eye for details and knew just how to create a cooking - lovers kithcen. We decided to replace 2,500 sf of flooring with concrete and she created a one-of-a-kind pattern that we love. We have had so many compliments and we owe it all to Cheryl. **Comment from Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.:** > Thank you so much for your kind words Cari. I so enjoy working with you and your creative family and hope we acheive many sucessfull projects together in the future. **★★★★★ — Linda Robertson, June 2019** > My husband and I love to cook so initially reached out Cheryl to help with a remodel of our kitchen. Subsequently, we decided to make this our "forever home" and therefore, the scope increased over time to include much of our home including selection of new furniture. Cheryl was amazing to work with, was extremely detailed and approached the project with a wonderful sense of the interface between design and function. She also integrated our "funky" but much loved existing pieces into the overall design. The end result is spectacular and we are looking forward to enjoying our new home for a very long time **Comment from Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.:** > Thank you Linda for the kind words! We are delighted to hear how happy you are with our design services, it was a pleasure working with you and making your wishlist into a reality! **★★★★★ — Melanie Adams, April 2019** > We first saw Cheryl's work in a home we were considering buying. It was a couple of months later that we saw her featured in SD Home and Garden magazine. I was super happy that she had the bandwidth to take on our whole house. We found pictures on Houzz and other home sites. We used those photos in a power point and asked Cheryl if we could replicate the photos in our home. She said, "Yes, of course!" and 8 months later we moved back into our old/new home.. > We LOVE waking up here everyday!!! **Comment from Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.:** > Thank you, Melanie for your kind words and for taking the time to review our services! It was a pleasure to work with you and your family and to watch your home transition to the space it is now! We love that you love waking up in your "new" home everyday! **★★★★★ — john dempsey, Nov. 2018** > I HIGHLY recommend Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc. My sister found this team and I went to a design meeting with her and knew instantly I do not need to look any further for someone to work with me on my project. Cheryl and her team are beyond talented and were always prepared for the task at hand. We built our dream home from the ground up. Cheryl LISTENED to all of our desires and dreams and went above and beyond with enthusiasm to make our home a reality. She is professional and has a gifted eye for space planning, design and the perfect finish materials. Her drawings were accurate and no detail missed which made the building process as easy as it could possibly be. She was on time, organized and prepared for all meetings. Working with her was pleasure and I now consider her a friend. We will be forever grateful to have worked with Hamilton-Gray Design. **Comment from Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.:** > Thank you very much for taking the time to review our services. We thoroughly enjoyed developing all the details with you to achieve the vision of your dream home. Thank you for ensuring those details were carried out to a "T". It makes an amazing difference and we are very proud of the end results. **★★★★★ — Lisa Davis, Nov. 2018** > The best decision we made after deciding to renovate our kitchen was hiring Cheryl and her team. She really knows the specifics of what is necessary for a kitchen remodel and we cannot be more pleased with how it turned out. She listened to our needs and lifestyle and then delivered a beautiful finished product. She makes very detailed and thorough drawings for the contractors so that the install went flawlessly. Cheryl has an excellent eye and every finish she brought for consideration was high quality and honed to our style. > I was so thankful to have Cheryl on this project, even though it went very smoothly, if the contractor had any questions he was able to call her and get her input which really took the pressure off of me. Because she knew all the ins and outs of the project, like how a change would effect the lighting or anything else, she was a critical piece in finishing this project quickly and without any issues arising. I will definitely hire Cheryl again for any other future remodels! **Comment from Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.:** > Thank you Lisa for your kind words. It was pleasure working with you and your Mom to come up with these design decisions that have culminated in a comfortable and functional family home that you are all enjoying. **★★★★★ — Rhonda Holmes, April 2018** > Cheryl Hamilton-Gray and her team provided excellent architectural and design services. Cheryl's attention to detail, knowledge, expertise, and experience are unmatched. I worked with other designers in the past. Never again will I use anyone other than Hamilton-Gray Designs. Even our contractors commented on how much easier their jobs were because of the detail in Cheryl's designs. > > We built an entire home from ground, up. Hamilton-Gray was integrally involved every step of the way. We were so thrilled with her design and architectural services, we commissioned Cheryl to assist my husband and me in selecting and ordering furnishings and fabrics for same - even my bedding and pillows!! Every step along the way Hamilton-Gray Designs exceeded our expectations!! > > Highly recommend. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. **★★★★★ — Ariane Hudson, Dec. 2017** > Cheryl Hamilton Gray and her creative team have been instrumental in bringing life to my dream home. From our first meeting it was clear that she listened to the vision I had in mind. Her questions helped clarify what had previously been ideas. She took the photos and descriptions and provided several plan choices, then a detailed plan, which included technical drawings for the contractor and sub contractors to work from. Her knowledge of architecture, lighting, and design and her ability to complete the different phases in a timely way, helped contribute to the overall good experience of building this home. > She always had several choices of style and cost, respecting my choices and offered wonderful surprises, to make certain areas of the home special. I highly recommend Cheryl and her team! **★★★★★ — Silver Sparrow Homes, Dec. 2017** > I have worked with Hamilton-Gray Design over the last ten years and their work is exceptional. The design, documentation, technical support and TEAM attitude are well beyond an industry standard. Their final product is always stunning. We hope to work with Hamilton-Gray Design for many years. **★★★★★ — Kathryn Dominguez, Dec. 2017** > Cheryl and her team are the best! Not only is she great to work with, very responsive, creative, and highly professional, but she delivers a high-quality, complete product with attention to detail and budget. We did a lot of our own research on products, and Cheryl was accommodating but also willing to share her expertise and steer us in the right direction. The subcontractors we worked with, many of whom did not know Cheryl personally, all commented on how complete and clear her plans and directions were, and how easy they were to follow. We are already planning to work with her again on our next project. ## Selected projects - [Modern Kitchen, Traditional Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-kitchen-traditional-home-pj-vj~6786081) - Location: Encinitas, CA - Photos: 19 - Description: For this project, we transformed a traditional kitchen into a sleek, modern kitchen that is as beautiful as it is functional. The owners were happy to maintain the traditional bones of the home purchased and juxtapose their contemporary styling preference against it. Dark oak wood flooring was demolished and poured concrete floors were installed throughout the first floor. This gave us the anchor to begin our transformation. The only elements maintained from the prior kitchen was a 4 foot range… - [Five Stories of Steel and Glass overlooking La Jolla](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/five-stories-of-steel-and-glass-overlooking-la-jolla-pj-vj~5507009) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 31 - Description: Our client bought the plans and property from a Builder/Architect for a 5-story contemporary steel-and-glass structure to be built in a La Jolla hillside neighborhood with majestic ocean views. After 2 years of excavation and installation of the footings, the steel structures were in place and we engaged to space plan the interiors and develop the indoor and outdoor finishes and surfaces. Because the home was literally carved out of the hillside, we exaggerated this feature by utilizing a split… - [A Rustic Touch in Bressi Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-rustic-touch-in-bressi-ranch-pj-vj~5671969) - Location: Carlsbad, CA - Photos: 35 - Description: Our clients started a 2- story remodel and quickly found that they needed a designer on board to help with all the questions the contractor they hired posed to them. They had admired our work at an open house they attended as they initially believed they wanted to move from their existing home and buy a new one. This often happens with our clients who realize they need an extensive remodel, not sure of the time and discomfort that would take, investigate all that might be for sale in interesting… - [Contemporary Twist on an Eclectic Del Mar Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-twist-on-an-eclectic-del-mar-home-pj-vj~5672358) - Location: Del Mar, CA - Photos: 31 - Description: Our clients completed a 1980's remodel in the style of the times but now looked to bring their home into the 21st century. Appliances were tired and didn't offer the modern conveniences and the homeowners' contemporary aesthetic desired a simpler background to highlight their worldly collectibles. They wanted to increase the deck area off the kitchen and family room, update their outdoor deck BBQ and provide access to the pool below. We began the task of designing their vision and engaged an arc… - [A Graceful White Kitchen in Encinitas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-graceful-white-kitchen-in-encinitas-pj-vj~5478886) - Location: Encinitas, CA - Photos: 15 - [An Eclectic La Jolla Sanctuary for Worldly Travels](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/an-eclectic-la-jolla-sanctuary-for-worldly-travels-pj-vj~3959192) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 31 - [La Costa's Own Modern Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-costa-s-own-modern-farmhouse-pj-vj~5422959) - Location: Carlsbad, CA - Photos: 28 - Description: The owners of this property are in the commercial construction business. They had custom built their last home and were ready for an empty nesting downsize and new home style preferably with ocean views. They were attracted to a residential development in a neighboring county designed in the Modern Farmhouse style so now only the property needed to be found. They had their eye on a gorgeous piece of property on the crest of a hill in the beautiful La Costa area overlooking the lagoon with ocean… - [Mid-Century Charmer](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-charmer-pj-vj~2503257) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 12 - [Kensington Heights Spanish Revival](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kensington-heights-spanish-revival-pj-vj~3043275) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 16 - Description: This quaint home in Kensington Heights has a Spanish Revival feel. We remodeled the kitchen, giving these homeowners a more functional kitchen with more counter space. We mimicked the style of the original fireplace in the entry sitting area to the kitchen hood which helped bring new and old elements together. With the blue cabinetry for the kitchen island, it gives the space a more avant-garde feel without being inconsistent from the rest of the home. We followed the same style in the master be… - [Family Room Flip](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/family-room-flip-pj-vj~1548854) - Location: Del Mar, CA - Photos: 17 - Description: The original kitchen was located under the mezzanine home-office in the corner of the family/kitchen space under a lowered ceiling. The family room was in the double volume area and furnishings gathered around a huge curved fireplace (now the location of the refrigerator). After learning the lifestyle preferences of our client, we proposed switching the locations of these areas for a more functional kitchen and cozy family room. We redesigned doors and windows to the deck area off the kitchen ut… - [Downtown Condo Combo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/downtown-condo-combo-pj-vj~1861214) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 23 - Description: This was the fourth project we worked on with our faithful clients. The goal was to combine two condominiums in a downtown hi-rise to create a permanent living space for our retired couple who had determined that "city life " was for them! They already owned one of the condos that we had helped them furnish and "lightly" remodel. They enjoyed city life so much and found they were spending much more time at their downtown retreat than at the suburban home they had remodeled. When the adjacent con… - [Cape Cod in Del Mar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cape-cod-in-del-mar-pj-vj~1979943) - Location: Del Mar, CA - Photos: 39 - [African Accents Meets California Coast](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/african-accents-meets-california-coast-pj-vj~5790103) - Location: Oceanside, CA - Photos: 9 - [Hacienda Haven](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hacienda-haven-pj-vj~5381620) - Location: San Marcos, CA - Photos: 14 - Description: It is very rewarding for a designer to work with clients who want a personalized home design instead of being concerned about the re-sale value with the choices they make in the design process. This empty nesting couple sold a large stately multi-level home they had built and bought a modest single-story home on a suburban golf course. They wanted to simplify their life style needs and create a haven to spend many happy years together. Their style preference was “Hacienda” and sourced our design… - [Sophisticated Transitional Santaluz Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sophisticated-transitional-santaluz-remodel-pj-vj~2251257) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 14 - Description: Our new clients had researched the neighborhood, considered new construction, and concluded that they would remodel their current home bringing it in alignment with their current needs and desired aesthetics. This is typical of how most projects start: we are engaged primarily to re-space plan a dysfunctional Laundry area, but soon get into redesigning kitchen layout to improve functionality and style for an avid cook. We worked our space plan within the confines of the existing kitchen footprin… - [Builder's Own Family Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/builder-s-own-family-home-pj-vj~1796557) - Location: Menlo Park, CA - Photos: 37 - [Tiffany Blue Was the Cue](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tiffany-blue-was-the-cue-pj-vj~1142546) - Location: Rancho Santa Fe, CA - Photos: 12 - Description: We were engaged to design a suite of bedrooms, baths and rec room for 4 teenage girls in a wing of the large family home. We had a space of 2400 sq.ft including a majestic hexagonal room with 16 foot ceilings with previously housed the family craft room. Each girl has an entirely different character and interests which the mother shared with us so we planned to give each room an individual character. Each girl has a favorite color so we created a individual palette for each bedroom but kept a un… - [Chromatic Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chromatic-contemporary-pj-vj~823661) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 12 - [Adobe Style Beach Home Phase 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/adobe-style-beach-home-phase-2-pj-vj~724852) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - [Traditional Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-inspiration-pj-vj~724804) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 [See all 38 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/hamilton-gray-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~629218833) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/111895423/list/wish-list) — 1 idea - [Pope Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/127346714/list/pope-remodel) — 169 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/hamiltongraydesign) ## Community Q&A **Q: What is the depth of the shelves?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the depth of the shelves? A: 18" at base cabinets and 10" at uppers **Q: can you share about the tear drop/clover table? where did you source** *(in Photo Questions)* This table looks as if it can be separated and placed together. Any details? A: https://jonathanadler.com/products/brass-teardrop-table-bundle?gclid=Cj0KCQjw08aYBhDlARIsAA\_gb0dV\_J8mntw-6znE5tS\_PUycQpnjxedpHmaCYS1kV9gvNNPLGyH1gk4aAiohEALw\_wcB&variant\_id=31494981124130 **Q: measurement from floor to bottom of mantle?** *(in Photo Questions)* measurement from floor to bottom of mantle? A: 44.75". Your'e welcome!! **Q: Closet Dimensions?** *(in Photo Questions)* What are the wall to wall dimensions of this closet? A: 10 feet x 11 feet **Q: Love this desk! How can I purchase it?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello. Can you please share the details for the desk... the manufacturer and model and how to purchase? It's beautiful! Thanks. A: We worked with the owner supplied desk and chair to design this office and do not have the purchase information for you. **Q: Dimensions?** *(in Photo Questions)* Curious about the dimensions of this pantry. Do you know them? A: The area you can see is 5'x8.5' --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-07.*