--- title: "Design Theory Interiors, LLC — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/design-theory-interiors-llc-pfvwus-pf~880873489 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~880873489.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Design Theory Interiors, LLC" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7f83498c0269995c_6434-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Atlanta, Georgia 30307, United States" phone: "(404) 660-9391" website: http://www.designtheoryinteriors.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 14 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 177 last_updated: 2026-08-30 --- # Design Theory Interiors, LLC Original Houzz profile: [Design Theory Interiors, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/design-theory-interiors-llc-pfvwus-pf~880873489) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Atlanta, GA - **Serves:** Atlanta, Buckhead Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Marietta, Smyrna, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Milton, North Atlanta, Duluth, Decatur, Candler-McAfee, North Druid Hills, North Decatur, Vinings, Druid Hills, Avondale Estates, Buckhead, Candler Park, Chastain Park, Inman Park, North Metro, Old Fourth Ward, Piedmont Heights, Reynoldstown - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (14 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2012–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves - Award winning - Offers Custom Work - 23 years in business DTIC, Inc. is a celebrated interior design firm offering full service interior design as well as more affordable options including E-Design and Custom Shopping Lists. Shopping lists are compiled to meet your budget and allow the flexibility of purchasing on your own and according to your own time frame. Purchase a piece at a time or in phases. You control what you buy and when. Jamie Kern, ASID approaches the process of interior design with a thoughtful understanding of a client’s unique lifestyle demands, passions and goals that will ultimately aid her in telling that client’s story. Our full service options include new construction, renovations, kitchen and bath designs, window treatment design and installation, and furnishings and decoration. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Lighting Design - Custom Built-ins - Floor Plans - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Entry Design - Project Management - Playroom Design - Custom Furniture - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Custom Home Bars - Art Selection - Closet Design - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Rugs - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Drafting - Custom Table - Custom Beds - Custom Murphy Beds - Interior Design Photography - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Office Design ### Areas Served - Atlanta - Buckhead Atlanta - Sandy Springs - Roswell - Johns Creek - Alpharetta - Marietta - Smyrna - Brookhaven - Dunwoody - Milton - North Atlanta - Duluth - Decatur - Candler-McAfee - North Druid Hills - North Decatur - Vinings - Druid Hills - Avondale Estates - Buckhead - Candler Park - Chastain Park - Inman Park - North Metro - Old Fourth Ward - Piedmont Heights - Reynoldstown ### Typical Job Cost $7,500 - 75,000 Interior design fees range widely based on a project's scope and size. Average guidelines: $25,000 for new construction/renovation of an entire home, $7500 Kitchen Remodel, $3500 master bath remodel, $3500 for conceptual design & selection of furnishings, $750 E-Design & Custom Shopping Lists. A homeowner can expect to spend $35,000 on average fur furnishing a complete family room. Initial consultation fee is $500 but is credited back to cost of project when we go to contract. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Design Theory Interiors, LLC | | Address | Atlanta, Georgia 30307, United States | | Phone | (404) 660-9391 | | Website | http://www.designtheoryinteriors.com | | Followers on Houzz | 177 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/designtheoryinteriors - X (Twitter) — http://www.twitter.com/jamiekern - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiekern - Blog — http://designtheoryinteriors.com/blog/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Design Theory Interiors, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/design-theory-interiors-llc-pfvwus-pf~880873489) - **Website:** http://www.designtheoryinteriors.com - **Phone:** (404) 660-9391 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2019 ASID Design Excellence Awards for- Kitchen & Bath Design - 2017 ASID Design Excellence Awards for Bath Design-Bathroom - 2016 ASID Design Excellence - Residential - 2014 Best of Atlanta Interior Designers - 2014 ASID Design Excellence- Residential - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2012–2026), 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 — 14 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 45.0 - Communication: 45.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — vmallik, Nov. 2023** > When we initially engaged Jamie, we tasked her with playing the role of a mediator between my husband and me, as both of us held strong opinions about our ideal forever home. Having admired Jamie's work at many houses in our neighborhood, we were confident in her design sensibilities. True to our expectations, Jamie exceeded them. Her patience and attentive listening skills allowed her to develop compelling design concepts that seamlessly integrated our individual preferences, resulting in an elegantly transformed home. Jamie demonstrated remarkable flexibility, readily accommodating changes requested by either of us, while also skillfully pushing back when necessary. **★★★★★ — V K, Nov. 2023** > We hired Jamie to design our great room, kitchen, and powder room in our new construction house. At first, I was unsure about how to work with an interior designer and had all these questions in my head like, "Will she incorporate my personal style in the house?" or "Will she push me to use her vendors" and "What if she picks very expensive stuff that goes over my budget?" > I decided to put faith in her and let her do her thing. During the process, I was giving my thumbs up and thumbs down but it wasn't easy for me to visualize the entire picture. Now that my house is all done, I can honestly say hiring her was the best decision ever. Our house turned out stunning and very unique—nothing like those photos in current catalogs or websites of kitchen and furniture stores. It's got our style, and it looks timeless. > Jamie helped us with space planning very early on which helped us prepare electrical and plumbing requirements for our contractor. She also designed the details of my kitchen cabinets which can be quite tedious. She gave me a rendering that I could take to any cabinet maker. She never pushed me to spend more or go with a certain vendor. Wherever she could, she passed on her vendor discounts to me. > She got along well with me as well as my contractor. Jamie is very passionate about interior design. I would highly recommend her services. **★★★★★ — Barbara Sidlauskas, Aug. 2017** > It was a joy to work with Jamie she was very easy to work with , > .Know after first metting what I want. We redid master bathroom closet doors and repainted master bedroom. Would have no problem with refereeing her to anyone. **★★★★★ — Su Chandran, July 2017** > Jamie Kern is a delight to work with. Jamie helped us design all the rooms and bathrooms in our new home, and we love the home we have – a perfect blend of aesthetics and functionality. > > We had no idea how to go about designing rooms or selecting materials. We hired Jamie at a friend’s recommendation early in the project. She skillfully guided us with the selections while meeting timelines for the project. > > She designed a kitchen I absolutely love, and the bathrooms are gorgeous. She also helped in selecting lighting, flooring, vanities, crown molding, mirrors, paints and several other details. She presented us with detailed layouts for bathrooms including lighting plans that were immensely useful to contractors. Though we hired her for interior work, she also provided her inputs on roof tile, entry door, patio tile, and exterior lighting selections. > > Jamie has a great eye for color and style. She is professional, fun to work with and took a personal interest in our project. We couldn’t be more pleased. I highly recommend her services. **★★★★★ — Jay and Terri Fill, July 2017** > Design Theory Interiors worked with our general contractor and us to design and execute a lighting and electrical plan, a color scheme, and a furniture plan for our sunroom addition. Jamie took the time to really pinpoint our style preferences and budget so she could present several appealing options for color scheme, furniture layout, and finishes. Working with Jamie was efficient because her first recommendation was always the perfect style choice - and within-budget, too. Her combination of extensive industry knowledge plus a sense-of-style that can only be described as gifted equips her to enter a room and immediately choose things like the wood floor and paint color without any second-guessing. She encouraged us to get out of our comfort zone, and the results are stunning; our sunroom is our favorite room of the house. We would work with her over and over again. **★★★★★ — Thomas Kuoh Photography, Jan. 2017** > Jamie is a knowledgeable and talented professional interior designer. She is well-honed in her craft and her years of experience show. As the photographer for one of her projects, the flow felt smooth and fun because of her warm personality and her ability to stay on top of everything. She has a brilliant sense of detail and I would highly recommend her. **★★★★★ — Dean Harrison, May 2016** > Jamie Kern is amazing! I worked with her in the Atlanta GA area for several years. I love her style, always coming up with a unique layout for every client. It can be a bit scary to bring in a rich color, but no one can make a more colorful statement with their designs than Jamie - imho. First class! **★★★★ — suprasad, Nov. 2015** > I can't say enough good things about Jamie Kern. She designed 5 rooms in our house and we love every one of them. The rooms look put together and well thought out. Her eye for design is amazing. Her knowledge about paint colors, heights of ceiling light fixtures, proper furniture layout, etc was incredible. She provides fabric samples. diagrams, and pictures while putting them into a well organized binder for you. > > She was a pleasure to work with, as well. Her positive attitude and flexibility were great! She was able to meet our budget and was very timely with emails. Jamie went above and beyond with our project and we are so glad we used her services. You won't regret it!! **★★★★★ — phil9713, July 2015** > We hired Design Theory Interiors to handle our extensive home addition and remodel. Jamie was extraordinarily professional and helpful. She listened carefully to our plans and wishes, then creatively designed a finished project that we are thrilled with. She showed us materials and colors that we never would have considered but in the end came together beautifully. I would highly recommend Jamie and Design Theory Interiors. > Phil V **★★★★★ — wkringhi, July 2015** > Jamie Kern was a dream to work with. She was fantastic with colors, textures, materials, furniture and window treatments. She did a wonderful job of merging our two unique styles ( husband and wife are never the same!) I would highly recommend her for any design work. **★★★★★ — grace1145, July 2015** > We are most pleased with Jamie and Design Theory Interiors! > I first saw her work at a friends house and while I loved the transformation, the style was not ours. Jamie was able to take our style choices and design an exquisite master bedroom that matches us and makes me happy every time i walk in! > The whole process went smoothly, she promptly handled all furniture/ fabric details, when the Manufacturer dropped the ball and is completely fair and trustworthy. > I would highly recommend Jamie's and Design Theory to friends. > Thanks Jack Clayton **★★★★★ — dianachapman, July 2014** > Jamie really listened to my ideas and created a plan that matched exactly how I most wanted my home to look. We just finished our first room. She told show to repaint it. Then she handled all of the details and literally transformed our room in a day with new lighting, curtains, furniture and accessories. I came home from work and felt like I was in one of those t.v. shows that change everything overnight. My room is now gorgeous and gets a lot of praise from visitors. > > She is really laid back and so easy to work with, incredibly reliable and very creative. ## Selected projects - [White Oak Kitchen with Leathered Wet Bar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-oak-kitchen-with-leathered-wet-bar-pj-vj~7295297) - Location: Sunnyvale, CA - Photos: 11 - [California Modern Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/california-modern-kitchen-pj-vj~7256008) - Location: Saratoga, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: Custom Modern Kitchen in the California Style. Bamboo cabinets contrasted with gray painted cabinets. Book-matched porcelain slab forms the custom range hood and backsplash with matching countertops along wall. Waterfall island countertop in bak granite with sharp white veining. Floors throughout the home are 48" square porcelain tiles. - [Bali Style Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bali-style-master-bath-pj-vj~7256034) - Location: Saratoga, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: Pebble shower floors with warm wood-look tiles and a skylight in the middle of the steam shower create an outdoor island shower vibe. A large bench in the shower is big enough for stretching out and relaxing in the steam. Black accents contrast beautifully with the warmth of the space - [Bold Wallpapered Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bold-wallpapered-powder-room-pj-vj~7256122) - Location: Saratoga, CA - Photos: 6 - [Bright Two-Toned Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bright-two-toned-kitchen-pj-vj~7256355) - Location: Sunnyvale, CA - Photos: 6 - [Wet Bar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wet-bar-pj-vj~7258209) - Location: Saratoga, CA - Photos: 7 - [Farmhouse Feminine Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farmhouse-feminine-bathroom-pj-vj~7256098) - Location: Saratoga, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: A farmhouse-style bathroom with custom green cabinets and bold wallpaper is the perfect fit for a young lady with big style. A custom wall hung pullout placed over the seated vanity area provides easy access to makeup and toiletries. - [Blue Textured Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blue-textured-master-bath-pj-vj~7256361) - Location: Sunnyvale, CA - Photos: 4 - [Pink and Black Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pink-and-black-powder-room-pj-vj~7258201) - Location: Sunnyvale, CA - Photos: 3 - [European Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/european-kitchen-pj-vj~6568486) - Location: Cupertino, CA - Photos: 6 - [Trendy Metallic Bronze Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/trendy-metallic-bronze-bathroom-pj-vj~6568862) - Location: Cupertino, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: Metallic bronze tiles offer up a bright canvas for this modern bathroom. Asymmetric modern crystal pendant lights and polished chrome fixtures add further sparkle. The floating vanity boasts an 8" thick quartz countertop over a high gloss custom vanity drawer. - [Euro Style Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/euro-style-bathroom-pj-vj~6568871) - Location: Cupertino, CA - Photos: 6 - [Sleek Industrial Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sleek-industrial-powder-room-pj-vj~6028687) - Location: Marietta, GA - Photos: 5 - [Modern Elegance Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-elegance-bathroom-pj-vj~5961104) - Location: Marietta, GA - Photos: 7 - Description: This bathroom is designed with a little bit of a feminine touch. Off white custom cabinets with simple tapered furniture legs, topped with a 6" quartz countertop. Black faucets pop off the white countertops. Patterned tile creates a gorbeous backdrop for the vanity. Round leather covered mirrors with gold accents and black pendant lights that pull out the accents in the mirrors and faucets. But my favorite accent are the marble cabinet pulls with gold accents. - [Modern Chic Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-chic-master-bath-pj-vj~5954838) - Location: Marietta, GA - Photos: 9 - Description: This master bath reflects the owner's love of old glamorous hotels with a fresh modern take. Cabinets are custom designed in a blue glossy lacquered finish with a 6" quartz countertop. Gold Faucets and cabinet pulls add a luxurious accent. Tiles in shower and on vanity wall are a mod interpretation of black and white marble with an inset of a giraffe print on the shower wall. - [Black and White Modern Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/black-and-white-modern-bathroom-pj-vj~6568877) - Location: Cupertino, CA - Photos: 7 - [Contemporary Gray Guest Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-gray-guest-bath-pj-vj~6568881) - Location: Cupertino, CA - Photos: 5 - [Gray Waterfall Guest Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gray-waterfall-guest-bath-pj-vj~6028703) - Location: Saratoga, CA - Photos: 7 - [Santa Cruz Mountains Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-cruz-mountains-kitchen-pj-vj~5886076) - Location: Los Gatos, CA - Photos: 5 - [ASID DESIGN EXCELLENCE -SILVER AWARD FOR MODERN BATH DESIGN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/asid-design-excellence-silver-award-for-modern-bath-design-pj-vj~5953562) - Location: Saratoga, CA - Photos: 11 [See all 34 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/design-theory-interiors-llc-pfvwus-pf~880873489) ## Ideabooks - [Thakur bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/185184494/list/thakur-bathrooms) — 29 ideas - [KITCHENS - TRANSITIONAL](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/83605264/list/kitchens-transitional) — 377 ideas - [palm springs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/184715267/list/palm-springs) — 2 ideas - [Kern lakehouse](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/110633413/list/kern-lakehouse) — 89 ideas - [Built-ins](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29795016/list/built-ins) — 93 ideas - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/150847180/list/wish-list) — 9 ideas - [ACCENT TILE IDEAS](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/67625913/list/accent-tile-ideas) — 39 ideas - [JAIN Master Bath Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/163403466/list/jain-master-bath-ideas) — 7 ideas - [BEDROOMS](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/14015203/list/bedrooms) — 231 ideas - [fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/49228466/list/fireplaces) — 92 ideas - [accessories](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/661809/list/accessories) — 8 ideas - [KITCHENS - MODERN](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/83604384/list/kitchens-modern) — 161 ideas - [Mountain House Exterior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/164046365/list/mountain-house-exterior) — 19 ideas - [BARN TRANSFORMATION](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/163987215/list/barn-transformation) — 33 ideas - [Jain](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/162430122/list/jain) — 8 ideas - [doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68377120/list/doors) — 10 ideas - [kale entry doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/155230893/list/kale-entry-doors) — 9 ideas - [Kitchen Storage Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/157374952/list/kitchen-storage-ideas) — 10 ideas - [ceilings](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/88908023/list/ceilings) — 55 ideas - [wet bar storage ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/157220623/list/wet-bar-storage-ideas) — 16 ideas [See all 114 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/jamierkern) ## Community Q&A **Q: Beautiful!** *(in Photo Questions)* Where is the hoof from? A: It’s a custom hood from Vent-A-hood **Q: Blue textured tile** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the name of the blue textured tile and where can it be purchased? A: I don’t received the name of the tile but it’s from MIR Mosaics **Q: Name and where to buy blue tile?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the tile! A: I don’t remember the name of the tile but I do know they came from MIR Mosaics **Q: Wallpaper Source** *(in Photo Questions)* is it possible to share more info on the wallpaper? A: Unfortunately I'm having trouble bringing up the source information. It was from a company in India that will customize the repeat of the pattern. And they are an online source. **Q: backsplash material** *(in Photo Questions)* I love the backsplash. What’s it made from? A: The backsplash is a quartz slab. And unfortunately I can't recall the name but your local slab supplier may recognize it **Q: What are the dimensions for this vanity?** *(in Photo Questions)* is this 7 feet? A: This is actually closer to 9' --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-30.*