Design Matters brings an extraordinary sense of beauty and purpose to every project. Their eye for detail, refined aesthetic, and thoughtful approach create spaces that are not only functional but truly inspiring. The team is collaborative, intuitive, and deeply committed to bringing your vision to life with elegance and clarity. If you value design that elevates everyday living, Design Matters is a rare and trusted partner. We are LOVING our new home, thank you Julie, Lauren, Cristina and team.
November 2025
We worked with Design Matters for over a year on our home renovation in South Bay, and the experience exceeded our expectations. Julie and Lauren, in particular, were outstanding—always highly communicative, collaborative, and proactive in offering us a wide range of options at every stage.
We partnered with Design Matters for architectural design, permit applications, comprehensive renovation plans, and material procurement. Their process is impressively well-structured, covering every aspect of the renovation journey: from initial design concepts and detailed architectural diagrams to navigating city approvals, managing permit applications, assisting... read full review
June 2024
I have worked directly with Julie Cavanaugh on two seperate home designs. She is the best! She is able to really understand my wants/needs and will come up with suggestions if I'm not sure about the direction of the design. Not only is her vision impeccable, but she also has the team members to back her up and see the vision through to completion. She has a vast knowledge of the industry, where trends are headed, and how to find the crafts people to implement the design. She really listens and fits the budget with what I can afford, giving many options to choose from at different price points. I highly recommend Design Matters.
Design Matters brings an extraordinary sense of beauty and purpose to every project. Their eye for detail, refined aesthetic, and thoughtful approach create spaces that are not only functional but truly inspiring. The team is collaborative, intuitive, and deeply committed to bringing your vision to life with elegance and clarity. If you value design that elevates everyday living, Design Matters is a rare and trusted partner. We are LOVING our new home, thank you Julie, Lauren, Cristina and team.
We worked with Design Matters for over a year on our home renovation in South Bay, and the experience exceeded our expectations. Julie and Lauren, in particular, were outstanding—always highly communicative, collaborative, and proactive in offering us a wide range of options at every stage.
We partnered with Design Matters for architectural design, permit applications, comprehensive renovation plans, and material procurement. Their process is impressively well-structured, covering every aspect of the renovation journey: from initial design concepts and detailed architectural diagrams to navigating city approvals, managing permit applications, assisting... read full review
I have worked directly with Julie Cavanaugh on two seperate home designs. She is the best! She is able to really understand my wants/needs and will come up with suggestions if I'm not sure about the direction of the design. Not only is her vision impeccable, but she also has the team members to back her up and see the vision through to completion. She has a vast knowledge of the industry, where trends are headed, and how to find the crafts people to implement the design. She really listens and fits the budget with what I can afford, giving many options to choose from at different price points. I highly recommend Design Matters.