--- title: "Nutopia Design Studio-Architecture I Interiors — Architectural Designer | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architectural-designer/nutopia-design-studio-architecture-i-interiors-pfvwus-pf~881219929 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~881219929.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Nutopia Design Studio-Architecture I Interiors" category: ["Architectural Designer"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ca73cfa309b2b26c_9592-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "P.O. Box 232205, Encinitas, California 92024, United States" latitude: 33.0535 longitude: -117.2689 phone: "(760) 991-3902" website: http://www.nutopia-insideoutside.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 12 best_of_houzz_awards: 10 followers: 43 last_updated: 2026-09-13 --- # Nutopia Design Studio-Architecture I Interiors > San Diego's Premier Interior Designer & Decorator \| 10x Best of Houzz! Original Houzz profile: [Nutopia Design Studio-Architecture I Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architectural-designer/nutopia-design-studio-architecture-i-interiors-pfvwus-pf~881219929) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architectural Designer - **Location:** Encinitas, CA - **Serves:** San Diego, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Cardiff By The Sea, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Coastal San Diego, Ranch Santa Fe - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (12 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2018–2024), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Published locally - Offers Custom Work ### Business highlights - Offers Custom Work - Best of Houzz winner - Published locally A designer’s role is to understand a client’s goals, needs, and expectations to create functional and elegant spaces. Clients seek design solutions that are an expression of their individuality. A thoughtful interpretation of client needs through a merging of inside out and outside in, not only connects them to their sense of place, but results in unique design solutions. At Nutopia, Inc. we take pride in the successful and timely completion of our projects. Outstanding design services and execution, within budget, is the key to this success. We provide full professional services from concept development to completion, while maintaining design continuity throughout the project. As the principal, I believe in fostering meaningful communication between client and the technical and creative members of the design team. With over 15 years of educational and professional experience in Design, I strive to maintain an edge with the current design industry. In this endeavor, I continue to reach into the future and design stunning environments for any site, and the people who live in it. ### Services Provided - Art Selection - Basement Design - Bathroom Design - Bedroom Design - Closet Design - Color Consulting - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Bookcases - Custom Built-ins - Custom Cabinets - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Custom Furniture - Custom Home Bars - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Walk-in Closets - Dining Room Design - Entry Design - Floor Plans - Furniture Selection - Home Office Design - Home Staging - Home Theater Design - House Plans - Interior Design - Kids Bedroom Design - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Living Room Design - Nursery Design - Project Management - Space Planning - Wine Cellar Design ### Areas Served - San Diego - Carlsbad - Encinitas - Solana Beach - Cardiff By The Sea - Del Mar - Rancho Santa Fe - Coastal San Diego - Ranch Santa Fe ### Typical Job Cost $75,000 - 2 million $75,000 - 2 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Nutopia Design Studio-Architecture I Interiors | | Address | P.O. Box 232205, Encinitas, California 92024, United States | | Phone | (760) 991-3902 | | Website | http://www.nutopia-insideoutside.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 43 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Nutopia Design Studio-Architecture I Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architectural-designer/nutopia-design-studio-architecture-i-interiors-pfvwus-pf~881219929) - **Website:** http://www.nutopia-insideoutside.com/ - **Phone:** (760) 991-3902 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2018–2024), 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: 5.0 out of 5 — 12 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — Harry Knowles, Oct. 2017** > Farnaz (Nutopia Design) exceeded all my expectations, and responded to all my concerns professionally. I could not possibly give a higher recommendation. ### All 12 reviews **★★★★★ — Barbara Sedgwick-Billimoria, June 2021** > Nutopia is an exceptional design service. Farnaz, the owner was able to understand the type of style I was interested in and translate it into a stunning design; something that will be beautiful for years to come! Her ability to pick products, colors and furniture to complete the design was amazing. I could not be happier, she has a true talent. Importantly, she helped me put into words the style of home I was reaching for, something that was very hard for me to do. Moreover, she had innovative ideas and was very detailed and exacting. A true professional. Also, from the beginning of the project to the very end, Farnaz promptly responded to all of my questions. Again, a true professional. I highly recommend Nutopia. Farnaz is a truly talented design professional. I will use her again for any additional projects. **Comment from Nutopia Design Studio-Architecture I Interiors:** > Thank you so much Barbara. It was a pleasure working with you on your project. I enjoyed it very much. And it is so nice to know that we were able to provide the services and create the design solutions you were hoping to achieve for your home. **★★★★★ — Summerwalk Carlsbad, Oct. 2020** > I thought home remodeling would be a stressful experience. Working with Farnaz and her team was anything but that. She is creative, resourceful, and truly cares about the end result. Because of her experience and professional attitude she saw to every detail and was able to quickly resolve any unexpected issues. We are so happy with the outcome of her beautiful design that we have decided to proceed with the phase II of the remodel. **Comment from Nutopia Design Studio-Architecture I Interiors:** > Thank you so much for your kind review. We thoroughly enjoyed working on your project and happy that are enjoying the results! **★★★★★ — Iraj Noohi, May 2020** > Our experience with Nutopia, Inc. was absolutely wonderful! Farnaz is a true visionary and a delight to work with. She has a keen eye for design and very attentive to details. Farnaz made the process of a home renovation go smoothly and kept us informed along the way. Both her and the team were dependable, efficient, and timely. Her team members worked so diligently and the execution was flawless. We are beyond pleased with the finished product! We loved our experience and designs so much that we have decided on renovating another area of our home with Farnaz and her team. We highly recommend working with Farnaz and Nutopia, Inc.! **★★★★★ — Mahsa, Oct. 2019** > It has taken me so long to write this review because I can not think of words that can express adequately how happy we are with this project. Farnaz proposed a design with all our needs and wants in mind and along the way made suggestions that we would have never thought about on how to use existing material that we had and was special to us in the project. She always ran all ideas by us and when we were gone on a one month vacation, showed up at our house every single day to make sure everything was progressing according to plan and on time. She introduced us to resources within our budget and worked with contractors and professionals who were simply the best and did very quality work. > > The project involved rebuilding 3 of our patios and redoing all of the exterior of the house including stucco and creating a front entry in addition to changing windows inside the house and some other modifications to make the house more modern and up to date. She was involved in every aspect of the project from picking house numbers and painting them the right color to city permits, structural engineer work and dealing with various contractors. > > Farnaz is clearly very passionate about what she does and is a superbly talented architect. We have neighbors walking by every day that complement on how great the house turned out and how the work shows superb quality and design. Most importantly, in the process of this renovation we have now become very good friends. I look forward to working with her again and would recommend her to anybody who wants to a quality, beautiful and thoughtful job done on their house. Thank you! **★★★★★ — Shahri Estakhry, Oct. 2019** > We have done two projects with Farnaz and both have been well done and happily to our satisfaction. She is very creative and precise in her work. Always on time and knows well where to choose needed products. **★★★★★ — Cheryl Thompson, Sept. 2019** > Farnaz is incredible to work with, as principle designer of Nutopia design she has worked with me for over ten years. Beginning with a large remodel of our 1960’s ranch style house. She designed an amazing remodel of the master bedroom and bath, turned a large bathroom into a 3/4 bath and powder room. As well as relocating the laundry room from a closet to a room of it’s own. She stayed on budget and saved us money. Her next project was to create a floor plan for a new condo we bought in downtown San Diego. She was very clever to create a floor plan that was more comfortable and livable than the plan the construction company had proposed. Also suggested paint colors , Japanese sliding interior doors and where to shop for materials. Next she designed a front porch to give our house a better curb appeal and a wonderful place to relax. She had an inspiration and shared with us an idea to add an add cupboard space to the kitchen and it has been a lifesaver. An example of how she keeps her customers needs in her thoughts. Over the years she has also helped me with choosing paint colors, flooring, counter top materials, draperies and even outdoor paint and stain colors. I have always found her to be inspiring, friendly, easy to communicate with and on budget. I look forward to working on more projects with Farnaz. because of her work ethic, integrity, and creative mind. **Comment from Nutopia Design Studio-Architecture I Interiors:** > Dear Cheri, > Thank you so much. Its been a pleasure working with you on your projects! **★★★★★ — HU-674278829, Sept. 2018** > I just went through complete renovation of my townhouse with Nutopia. I am extremely satisfy with all aspects of the project. From the planning to completion Farnaz was always on top of things and made show the smooth flow of the work. She is throughly an educated, Knowledgeable and hardworking individual. Overall Farnaz is one of the most talented designer and architect that I have ever had pleasure of working with. Like Farnaz, her crew are also all professional, hardworking and responsible people. The project was done on time, on budget and the results are much better than what I expected therefore I can highly recommend Nutopia, Farnaz and her crew. **Comment from Nutopia Design Studio-Architecture I Interiors:** > Thank you so much for your confidence. We love the way your project turned out! **★★★★★ — Dee, Oct. 2017** > She is extremely creative and understands how to make your home come alive with warmth, color and movement. > An excellent designer who makes sure she is on the same page with you, but not afraid to guide and direct you. > Very happy with the work she has done for us. Very talented, and also very responsive and accommodating to my crazy schedule. **★★★★★ — Farzad Heidari, Oct. 2017** > I highly recommend Nutopia for any architectural/interior design needs. They are professional and can handle any size project within budget. **★★★★★ — Carrie Ash, Oct. 2017** > We hired Farnaz to design a new kitchen for our Craftsman home in Mission Hills that was built in 1913. She was very attentive in listening to what we wanted and came up with not only a great design for our kitchen but also presented plans for other areas of our house that improved the flow and cohesiveness of the "patchy" additions. She also did a great job keeping with the style of our older home. **★★★★★ — Cast Glass Images Inc., Oct. 2014** > We've worked with Farnaz for over 10 years on various projects. She is someone who knows what she wants, so the execution of the finished glass makes it easy for us. She is always professional and very knowledgeable with regards to design. We would recommend Nutopia for any interior design project if you want someone who is dedicated and will give you the WOW factor! ## Selected projects - [Harbor Club Towers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/harbor-club-towers-pj-vj~6732721) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 5 - [Cardiff Sunset](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cardiff-sunset-pj-vj~6423706) - Location: Encinitas, CA - Photos: 10 - [Summerwalk Carlsbad](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/summerwalk-carlsbad-pj-vj~6394563) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 7 - [Batiquitos Carlsbad](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/batiquitos-carlsbad-pj-vj~6394556) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 6 - [Cardiff By the Sea- California](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cardiff-by-the-sea-california-pj-vj~2691328) - Location: Encinitas, CA - Photos: 7 - [Rancho Santa Fe Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rancho-santa-fe-interiors-pj-vj~2729844) - Location: Rancho Santa Fe, CA - Photos: 5 - [Rancho Santa Fe](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rancho-santa-fe-pj-vj~2691594) - Location: Rancho Santa Fe, CA - Photos: 5 - [La Jolla - California](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-jolla-california-pj-vj~2692272) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 13 - [Solana Beach 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/solana-beach-2-pj-vj~6285966) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: New single family custom modern beach house- ground up construction in coastal San Diego. Customized modern kitchen with Wolf and sub zero appliances, custom bathrooms and sauna. interior elevator, wine cellar and 360 panormaic ocean views on both levels of the residence with indoor/outdoor spaces to accommodae the coastal Southern California lifestyle. - [Solana Beach 3](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/solana-beach-3-pj-vj~6285970) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 11 - Description: New single family custom modern craftsman residnece- ground up construction in coastal San Diego. Customized modern kitchen with Wolf and sub zero appliances, concrete countertops , custom bathrooms, 360 panormaic ocean views on both levels of the residence with indoor/outdoor spaces to accommodae the coastal Southern California lifestyle. - [Solana Beach1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/solana-beach1-pj-vj~6285837) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 13 - [Contemporary Kitchen Remodel in Mission Hills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-kitchen-remodel-in-mission-hills-pj-vj~5900441) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 2 - [Contemporary Commercial Office Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-commercial-office-remodel-pj-vj~5900443) - Location: Carlsbad, CA - Photos: 4 - [Corporate offices](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/corporate-offices-pj-vj~6365933) - Location: Carlsbad, CA - Photos: 20 [See all 14 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architectural-designer/nutopia-design-studio-architecture-i-interiors-pfvwus-pf~881219929) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/840716160.m3u8?s=63ad68518db98666424fe693d87a0317bea567c0&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Frequently Asked Questions **What types of interior design projects do you specialize in (full-home, single room, remodel support)?** Yes, we specialize in a broad range of residential interior design projects, from full-home transformations to single-room designs like kitchens, baths, and living spaces. We also provide comprehensive support for remodels, managing projects from concept to completion to ensure a cohesive and elegant outcome. **Do you specialize in specific design styles?** My approach focuses on creating unique design solutions that truly reflect each client's individuality and needs. Rather than specializing in one specific style, I adapt my design philosophy to craft stunning environments tailored to your personal aesthetic and the character of your home. **Do you work with contractors and architects during renovations?** Yes, absolutely. We provide full professional services, including project management, and believe in fostering meaningful communication with all members of the design team. This includes collaborating closely with contractors and architects to ensure design continuity and successful project completion during renovations. **Do you manage the project through installation and styling?** Yes, we offer full professional services from concept development right through to completion. Our project management ensures design continuity throughout the entire process, which includes overseeing installation and final styling to bring your vision to life seamlessly. **Do you work on luxury or high-end homes?** We focus on creating elegant and unique design solutions tailored to each client's specific needs, regardless of project scale. Our services, including custom furniture and cabinetry, are designed to deliver exceptional quality and stunning environments. We are well-equipped to handle projects that require a high level of detail and sophistication. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107700234/list/wish-list) — 6 ideas - [fmehrayin’s ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/12120822/list/fmehrayin-s-ideas) — 2 ideas - [Soheila](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107700585/list/soheila) — 2 ideas [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/fmehrayin) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-13.*