--- title: "Savvy Giving by Design — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/savvy-giving-by-design-pfvwus-pf~95706689 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~95706689.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Savvy Giving by Design" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/8dd36b710cc0bac4_4596-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "7875 Highlands Village Place S, Suite B103, San Diego, California 92129, United States" latitude: 32.9652 longitude: -117.1213 phone: "(858) 735-6735" website: http://savvygivingbydesign.org rating: 5 review_count: 10 best_of_houzz_awards: 10 followers: 21 last_updated: 2026-08-20 --- # Savvy Giving by Design Original Houzz profile: [Savvy Giving by Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/savvy-giving-by-design-pfvwus-pf~95706689) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** San Diego, CA - **Serves:** San Diego, National - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (10 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2020–2026), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Savvy Giving by Design™ is a non-profit, national network of professional interior designers whose mission is to provide comfort, support, and healing to families with a child facing a medical crisis by transforming the interior spaces of their homes at no cost to them. ### Services Provided - N - Nonprofit ### Areas Served - San Diego - National ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Savvy Giving by Design | | Address | 7875 Highlands Village Place S, Suite B103, San Diego, California 92129, United States | | Phone | (858) 735-6735 | | Website | http://savvygivingbydesign.org | | Followers on Houzz | 21 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/SavvyGivingbyDesign/ - Blog — www.savvygivingbydesign.org ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Savvy Giving by Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/savvy-giving-by-design-pfvwus-pf~95706689) - **Website:** http://savvygivingbydesign.org - **Phone:** (858) 735-6735 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2020–2026), for Service, Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 10 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 10 reviews **★★★★★ — alexis\_vcu, Oct. 2025** > Savvy Giving by design is the BEST! I cannot say enough amazing things about Susan and the entire team. My daughter was diagnosed with Leukemia and by a stroke of luck we were put in contact with Savvy Giving and Elle was chosen to receive a new bedroom. > > From creating her Pinterest board for inspiration, to picking out wallpaper - the entire process was so seamless. > Susan and Megan came over to see her room, sat down and went over every picture on her board, listened so intently to every detail. They checked in frequently and once installation week arrived, I knew exactly what to expect and everyone that came over was so kind and respectful. > I cried when I saw her room for the first time at the reveal. My jaw literally dropped at the stunning sanctuary that was Elle's new room. It is "her" perfectly. It's girlish yet sophisticated, it's practical yet whimsical. Every detail described on that Pinterest board was now a beautiful reality in her room. It's a room she is in love with now and will still love when she's 10, 13, 20! > Amidst so much heaviness with a sick child, to have a peaceful, beautiful space is such an incredible gift. > The team went another step further and gifted my other daughter a desk, nightstand and lamps and new bedding for my son. They wrote them the sweetest notes with gift cards so they could add their own touches to their rooms. It was one thing to do Elle's room, the generosity to include her siblings was just beyond thoughtful and kind. > Professional, timely and a room designed beyond Elle's dreams. Thank you Savvy Giving! **★★★★★ — Blancas Family, March 2025** > Savvy Giving by Design whose mission is to turn dreams into reality to provide comfort and a place to heal, their mission is on point! Savvy Giving by Design created a personalized princess bedroom space for my daughter Venice who is battling cancer and currently recovering from a serious infection. She now has a beautiful space to help her heal and recover where she is surrounded by so many things she loved. This incredible experience is also shared with her two siblings where they also gifted a new space. Everything looks so perfect! > Hands down to Susan, Megan and the whole Savvy team! From beginning to finish each worker that came in to our house are so proficient, diligent, genuine, and very passionate on what they do. Thank you so much for all your hard work. > We are beyond happy, blessed and forever grateful for this wonderful experience. > Savvy Giving by Design will always have a place in our hearts ❤️ **★★★★★ — j613, Nov. 2024** > I am in awe of Savvy Giving by Design and everything they’ve done for our family. This charity is truly beyond words, bringing joy and light to children facing unimaginable health battles. For our son Cody, who endured a year and a half of intense brain cancer treatment, they created a room that feels like his own sanctuary. They listened to him with such care, making it a place full of warmth and personality. It’s now his favorite space, and we are endlessly grateful for the happiness Savvy Giving by Design brought during such a challenging time. This gift keeps on giving, reminding us of the love and support around our family. If there is one organization we could give infinite stars to, it’s Savvy Giving by Design. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts! **★★★★★ — Jeremy, June 2023** > When Savvy Giving By Design approached our family to transform our daughter's bedroom, we were initially hesitant. Our lives were consumed by the challenges of battling our daughter Gracie's cancer, and the idea of welcoming strangers into our home seemed overwhelming. However, we decided to take a leap of faith, and it turned out to be a big blessing. > > From the moment Savvy stepped into our lives, they displayed an unparalleled level of care, compassion, and professionalism. They recognized the significance of creating a special space for Gracie amidst her difficult journey with leukemia, and their dedication shone through every step of the process. > > Throughout the transformation, Gracie was filled with a mix of excitement and nervousness. The anticipation of the room reveal became a source of joy and happiness for her, a much-needed respite from the arduous chemotherapy treatments. Alas, when the moment finally arrived, our family was left speechless. > > The design Susan, the mastermind behind Savvy Giving By Design, came up with was nothing short of breathtaking. Every detail had been carefully thought out, with an abundance of personal touches that made Gracie's new room truly her own. From the beautiful custom painting that adorned the walls to the exquisite bookshelves, the space exuded warmth, comfort, and peace. > > But what truly sets Savvy apart is the way they involved not just Gracie but also her two siblings in the process. They understood the importance of including the entire family, creating a sense of togetherness and support during a challenging time. It was evident that every decision they made was driven by a genuine desire to bring joy and healing to our entire family. > > In addition to the remarkable transformation they accomplished, Savvy exceeded our expectations in every other aspect as well. They seamlessly worked around our schedules, accommodating our needs with flexibility. Every person who entered our home, from the designers to the volunteers, was warm, friendly, and incredibly helpful. > > The impact of Savvy Giving By Design's gift extends far beyond the physical changes in Gracie's room. It has become a sanctuary, a retreat where she can find solace, and a source of comfort and healing. The love and support that permeate the space serve as a constant reminder of the incredible community that surrounds us. > > Looking back, we are grateful that we said yes to Savvy Giving By Design. Their dedication and extraordinary talent have created an environment that nurtures Gracie's spirit and gives her strength during her ongoing battle. The generosity of this nonprofit organization truly knows no bounds. > > Thank you to everyone who was involved in these room makeovers. Thank you for your time, your hard work, and for your donations to make these rooms come to life. We are truly blessed and thankful for your support. You made such a huge impact and gave our family a big win during a very difficult time. **★★★★★ — Cecilia Griffith, May 2023** > There’s a quote out there that goes, “There’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” > > In 2021 our 13-year daughter was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor, that then turned into a host of lifetime problems, including loss of her peripheral vision in both eyes. For the past two years, we have been trying to navigate a world that no child, parent, sibling, or any human should ever have to experience. In our little bubble, the experience of “JOY” comes in the form of our daughter getting to skip a poke and probe day, or a canceled appointment so her older sister doesn’t have to babysit her younger brothers, or an early appointment that allows us parents to be present for our boys’ baseball games. > > Savvy Giving by Design, and every single person involved, has redefined our meaning of joy and gratitude! What you have given to ALL FOUR of our children was not just a redesigned room; it is so much more! You have given them an oasis in a bleak desert. Complete strangers have shown them the beauty of kindness in this world, which will forever stick with them and have a rippling effect in their lives. > > Savvy Giving by Designs – you are an amazing organization to say the least! Pictures or words do not do enough justice to show the amazing transformation and the talent of your team, and our gratitude towards your organization! > > Forever Grateful – The Griffith Family **★★★★★ — HU-504630647, Jan. 2021** > Savvy Giving by Design has made such a difference in so many cancer families’ lives bringing a little joy n a very dark period of these families lives. Bringing smiles to not only the children, who are warriors, but also to the no parents and siblings seeing their love one go through this. **★★★★★ — ksaucerman14, Aug. 2019** > Savvy Giving just made over our 4 year old son’s room who is battling pediatric cancer and his younger brother. What they create is beyond a room makeover, it is complete room transformation that is functional for a child who is healing. From the flooring that doesn’t hold dust or allergens and can be easily cleaned, to the recessed lighting so we can do midnight feeds and meds, and a space that he can love and rest when needed. We are in love with the work they did! **★★★★★ — Twin Sisters Interiors, May 2019** > Savvy Giving by Design is the most amazing organization! The mission to help the most critically ill children is dear to our hearts. These children are blessed to heal and recover in a beautiful, professionally-designed space that is uniquely their own. **★★★★★ — Nicole Bell, May 2019** > Every single time the Savvy team does a new room I keep thinking, there is no way they can outdo the last room! And every single time I am in awe of the beautiful design and creativity and uniqueness of each space! And they make sure it is comfy and easy to maneuver for these kids that are trying to heal. Love love love all of it! **★★★★★ — Robyn Brennan Weller, May 2019** > I always look for amazing ideas from Savvy! And when they began doing children’s rooms as well I knew this was a company to keep an eye on! Great givers in the community with an even greater heart! ## Selected projects - [Elle's Room \| San Diego, CA Chapter](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elle-s-room-san-diego-ca-chapter-pj-vj~7715976) - Location: La Mesa, CA - Photos: 53 - Description: Elle has always been a “yes” kid — yes to helping in the kitchen, yes to park playdates, yes to trampoline games with her siblings. But early in 2024, that bright, adventurous 7-year-old started saying she was too tired to play. What her parents thought was a simple virus became every parent’s worst fear: a diagnosis of B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. In just 48 hours, Elle began treatment, facing spinal taps, biopsies, and long hospital stays with courage and humor — even challenging her d… - [Grant's Room \| San Diego, CA Chapter](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grant-s-room-san-diego-ca-chapter-pj-vj~7697856) - Location: Ramona, CA - Photos: 40 - Description: In July 2024, the world turned upside down. Grant was diagnosed with T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia—an aggressive form of blood cancer. Since then, Grant has faced more than any child should—over 125 nights in the hospital, multiple spinal taps, transfusions, infections, and nearly ten months of intense chemotherapy. Through it all, he's been unbelievably strong. When we told him the diagnosis, he looked us in the eye and said, “I’m going to kick cancer’s butt.” And he meant it. Grant is ho… - [Venice's Room \| San Diego, CA Chapter](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/venice-s-room-san-diego-ca-chapter-pj-vj~7610083) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 50 - Description: Venice (10) was just your typical kid who loved ballet, singing, reading, and creating art. But then in May of 2024, she was diagnosed with Pre-B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Since then, life has revolved around chemotherapy, transfusions, and long hospital stays. Recently, treatment side effects caused sepsis, leading to a month in the ICU, emergency surgery, and a permanent colostomy. When we initially met, she asked for a pink room fit for a princess. As she faces two more years of trea… - [Ethan's Room \| San Diego, CA Chapter](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ethan-s-room-san-diego-ca-chapter-pj-vj~7599089) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 24 - Description: On March 5th of 2024, Ethan was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). The months leading up to his diagnosis were filled with all of the typical activities. Ethan had just started a soccer class, and was loving it - running up and down the field and dribbling the ball with an incredible amount of precision for a 3-year-old. He went to preschool five days a week, and loved rolling trucks through the sandbox with his school friends. At home, Ethan loved to play games with his 6-year-o… - [Cody's Room \| San Diego, CA Chapter](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cody-s-room-san-diego-ca-chapter-pj-vj~7535492) - Location: Solana Beach, CA - Photos: 18 - Description: When the emergency room doctor asked Cody's mom to walk with her down the hall, she knew it would be devastating news. Cody was complaining his head hurt and they were in and out of the pediatrician's office week after week only to be told they needed to get his eyes examined for glasses. Her son's head hurt, he was throwing up, he had no appetite, this was more than needing an eye exam. No one was responding to her begging for an urgent CT scan so she took Cody to the ER. The first word from th… - [Layla's Room \| San Diego, CA Chapter](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/layla-s-room-san-diego-ca-chapter-pj-vj~7393799) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 45 - Description: In 2018, Layla (11) was diagnosed with Juvenile Pilocytic Astrocytoma, a rare brain tumor. She has been doing everything she can to beat the disease. Now, with treatment options limited, she’s a participant in an experimental trial but has to fly 500 miles to UCSF every month. That kind of schedule exacts a price. And with so much medical trauma in her past, navigating the emotional trauma of new treatment side effects is a very real companion battle. To help her rest and recover, SGBD redesigne… - [Baylen's Room \| San Diego, CA Chapter](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/baylen-s-room-san-diego-ca-chapter-pj-vj~7334766) - Location: Poway, CA - Photos: 33 - Description: Baylen is 9 years old and was diagnosed at age 6 with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) in October 2020, in the middle of the pandemic. DMD is a rare disease caused by a genetic mutation that prevents the body from producing a protein called Dystrophin, to which there is currently no cure. In lieu of Dystrophin, his muscles are slowly being encompassed with scar tissue. Without Dystrophin the scar tissue will eventually take over his muscles until they cannot perform adequately for his body. - [Gracie's Room \| San Diego, CA Chapter](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gracie-s-room-san-diego-ca-chapter-pj-vj~7119178) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 35 - Description: On November 28th, we gathered as a family to celebrate and sing happy birthday to our sweet 11 year old, Gracie. The very next evening we received a call that rocked our world. We had to wake our sleeping little girl, tell her she had something serious going on and needed to be checked into the Children’s Hospital that night. We had known something was going on with Gracie but had no idea how serious things would quickly become. What started out as back and leg pain following soccer practice bec… - [Nayleen's Room \| San Diego, CA Chapter](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nayleen-s-room-san-diego-ca-chapter-pj-vj~7159276) - Location: Vista, CA - Photos: 46 - Description: Someone once said that childhood is the most beautiful of life’s season. Except, there should have been an asterisk in that quote, because that doesn’t apply to children struggling with cancer. Every child’s cancer story is never a good one; some are more severe than others, some are just a chapter, and others are a lifetime. Doesn’t matter how the story goes, the fact is no child should ever have a childhood cancer story. Nayleen was 13 years old when her story started. It started subtle with h… - [Maddy's Room \| San Diego, CA Chapter](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/maddy-s-room-san-diego-ca-chapter-pj-vj~7159286) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - Description: Friday, November 4th, the Martin's world turned upside down. 14 year old Madelyn (Maddy) Martin was diagnosed with Leukemia. They believe her first symptom (upper back pain) was in the beginning of September. The doctor's thought it was a strained muscle from playing tennis. When the pain persisted, they had imaging done and concluded that it was (osteophyte) bone spurs on her spine and she was allowed to continue sports and regular activity as long as she felt comfortable. Unfortunately, things… - [Elisabeth's Room \| San Diego, CA Chapter](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elisabeth-s-room-san-diego-ca-chapter-pj-vj~6989487) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 29 - Description: Elisabeth is going into her first year of high school with her twin sister, Nefeli. As if middle school wasn't challenging enough, Elisabeth was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma on the right leg with metastasis on the right tibia on October 21st, 2020 - right in the middle of her seventh-grade year. After multiple tests and scans, the fight to beat cancer started on November 1st of 2020. She was introduced to Rady Children's Hospital where she received heavy chemotherapy treatment every 15 days in… - [Mia's Room \| San Diego, CA Chapter](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mia-s-room-san-diego-ca-chapter-pj-vj~6914935) - Location: Oceanside, CA - Photos: 22 - Description: The few weeks prior to Mia’s diagnosis we noticed that she was snoring and extra tired even after sleeping and taking naps after school. At the time we weren’t alarmed and figured she was having a growth spurt. A week prior to her diagnosis, however, she was getting worse and even passed out one evening. She was pale and was showing signs that we thought might be indicative of Covid -- as it was running rampant at the time. We brought her in for a test which came out negative. She still couldn’t… - [Arash's Room \| San Diego, CA Chapter](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arash-s-room-san-diego-ca-chapter-pj-vj~6889065) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: Arash is +7 months post Car-T cell therapy treatment. This is the treatment that oncologists decided to do instead of a Bone Marrow Transplant when he relapsed during the initial treatment in March 2021. He has appointments, blood works and infusions every month plus Bone Marrow Aspiration every 3 months to make sure that the cancer cells are not back. We’re hoping that he would never need a transplant. During our initial visit with Arash, he asked us for a Transformers room. Optiumus Prime to b… - [Madelyn's Room \| San Diego, CA Chapter](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/madelyn-s-room-san-diego-ca-chapter-pj-vj~6719833) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - Description: Maddie was diagnosed with High Risk Hepatoblastoma (liver cancer) on January 18, 2021. I had an appointment for my older daughters to have a regular check up with their pediatrician. My 16 year old overslept, so I brought Maddie instead. Her doctor felt a large mass on her abdomen. After an x-ray, ultrasound, CT scan, MRI, and biopsy, she was diagnosed at Rady's a couple days later. We were told she was in the second to highest risk stratification, she would need heavy chemo, and that she probab… - [Karina's Room \| San Diego, CA Chapter](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/karina-s-room-san-diego-ca-chapter-pj-vj~6719771) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 36 - Description: In the summer of 2020, Karina starting developing fevers and getting headaches. We thought it was odd because we took her out of preschool during the shutdown and couldn’t figure out what could be making her sick. At first, the doctors believed it was related to the heatwave that had hit San Diego but when her symptoms only got worse, they scheduled her for further tests. We will never forget that call late in the evening when we were told Karina has leukemia and we need to pack a bag and rush t… - [Brayleigh's Room : San Diego, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brayleigh-s-room-san-diego-ca-pj-vj~6264892) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 43 - [Elysse's Room \| San Diego, CA Chapter](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elysse-s-room-san-diego-ca-chapter-pj-vj~6533985) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [IN PROGRESS - Logan's Room: Reno/Tahoe Chapter](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/in-progress-logan-s-room-reno-tahoe-chapter-pj-vj~6094876) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Logan was diagnosed at 2.5 years old with High Risk Stage 4 Neuroblastoma. After chemotherapy, surgery, a stem cell transplant, and radiation, he was cancer-free until 2 years later. A few weeks ago, his family learned he is going through his third relapse. Logan is such a sweet boy with a huge heart. He loves the color pink, Princess Aurora, and Rey and Darth Vader from Star Wars. He shares a room with his 10-year-old brother, Hunter, and we are so excited to create a space for both of them to… - [IN PROGRESS: Riley's Room: Tampa, FL Chapter](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/in-progress-riley-s-room-tampa-fl-chapter-pj-vj~6577906) - Location: Tampa, FL - Photos: 1 - [IN PROGRESS - Sawyer's Room : Ozarks Chapter](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/in-progress-sawyer-s-room-ozarks-chapter-pj-vj~5781908) - Location: Bentonville, AR - Photos: 5 - Description: Donation Link to help fund Sawyers room: www.PayPal.Me/sgbdozarks We met Sawyer Greenfield recently and were getting ready to announce him and his two brothers, Carter Wayne & Peter, as the Savvy Giving by Design - Ozarks (based in Bentonville, Arkansas) next recipient family any day. He's a little fighter and has already had to fight since December of 2018 when he was diagnosed with HLH, a rare severe systemic inflammatory syndrome. Treatment involved chemo (although HLH isn't cancer) and stero… [See all 91 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/savvy-giving-by-design-pfvwus-pf~95706689) ## Ideabooks - [Gragg Basement Idea Board](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/132471318/list/gragg-basement-idea-board) — 1 idea - [My ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/121317604/list/my-ideas) — 1 idea [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/savvygivingbydesign) ## Community Q&A **Q: Bed** *(in Photo Questions)* Would love the source for this beautiful bed A: This bed is from PB Teen from a couple years ago :) **Q: Where is the wallpaper from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The wallpaper mural was from Anewall :) **Q: This is Wonderful!!! Can you tell me the brand and color of the floor?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This is Nantucket Oak by CoreTec. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-20.*