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Best Interior Designers in Seattle, WA
Seattle's design community leans toward clean lines, restrained palettes, and the kind of light-aware interiors that suit gray skies and big windows. The studios below are organized first by the style each one reliably delivers (Modern, Minimalist, Scandinavian, with a few Industrial specialists), then by price tier, so you can scan for fit before you scan for cost.
12 studios:::Updated June 2026
The local look
Seattle's defining look is a light-forward Modern Minimalism softened by Scandinavian warmth.
What it costs
Hiring an interior designer in the Seattle metro typically runs $150 to $300 per hour, or roughly 8 to 12 percent of a project's total budget for full-service work.
The list · Modern · Minimalist · Scandinavian
Michelle Dirkse Interior Design
PremiumMinor · full-service residential design
ModernMinimalistMichelle Dirkse Interior Design creates contemporary spaces that balance form and function through restrained material palettes and considered spatial planning. Based in Seattle, the studio works with residential clients seeking modern interiors grounded in thoughtful design principles.
Visit websiteThe Phinery Interior Design Studio & Home Store
PremiumLoyal Heights · full-service residential design and home furnishings
ModernScandinavianThe Phinery combines interior design consultation with an curated home store, offering Seattle residents a integrated approach to residential spaces. The studio emphasizes clean aesthetics and functional design across residential projects.
Visit websiteElegant Simplicity
PremiumDowntown Seattle · residential interiors and space planning
MinimalistScandinavianElegant Simplicity creates pared-down, light-filled homes that prioritize functional beauty and architectural clarity. The firm's work emphasizes clean lines, natural materials, and carefully curated furnishings that serve both aesthetic and practical purposes.
Visit websiteTammara Stroud Design
LuxuryInterbay · Full-service luxury residential
ModernMinimalistTammara Stroud Design delivers sophisticated residential interiors with a refined, contemporary sensibility for discerning Seattle clients. The practice emphasizes clean lines and thoughtful spatial planning in high-end homes.
Visit websiteKirsten Conner Interior Design
PremiumCapitol Hill · Full-service residential and commercial interiors
ModernMinimalistKirsten Conner Interior Design creates refined, contemporary spaces that balance aesthetics with functionality. The Seattle-based firm specializes in thoughtful material selection and spatial planning for discerning residential and commercial clients.
Visit websiteAriana Designs & Interiors
LuxuryNorkirk · luxury residential interiors
ModernMinimalistAriana Designs specializes in contemporary luxury interiors for the Pacific Northwest, delivering refined spaces that balance modern aesthetics with livable sophistication. The firm works with high-end residential clients seeking polished, understated design.
Visit websiteBelltown Design LLC
PremiumDowntown Seattle · full-service residential and commercial design
ModernMinimalistBelltown Design delivers contemporary interiors with refined restraint across Seattle residential and commercial projects. The firm emphasizes clean lines and functional spaces informed by modern aesthetic principles.
Visit websiteSeattle Staged To Sell & Design
Mid-rangeHighline · home staging and residential design
MinimalistModernSeattle Staged To Sell & Design specializes in preparing homes for market with clean, contemporary staging that emphasizes space and light. The firm combines strategic staging expertise with modern design principles to maximize appeal to buyers.
Visit websiteRD-Interiors
PremiumIndustrial District · luxury home staging and market-ready interiors
ModernMinimalistSeattle's longest-established staging firm specializing in vacant homes and high-end listings. RD Interiors stages over 200 properties annually, emphasizing architectural appeal and emotional connection to accelerate sales in the competitive Puget Sound market.
Visit websiteSPADE AND ARCHER DESIGN AGENCY
PremiumNorth Admiral · Full-service residential and commercial design
ModernIndustrialSpade and Archer Design Agency creates refined interiors that balance contemporary aesthetics with functional, durable materials. Based in Seattle, the firm specializes in modern spaces with industrial accents for both residential and commercial clients seeking thoughtful, livable design.
Visit websiteDesign & Elevate LLC
PremiumNewport · full-service residential design
ModernMinimalistDesign & Elevate LLC creates contemporary interiors that balance form and function for Pacific Northwest homeowners. The firm emphasizes clean aesthetics and thoughtful spatial planning across residential projects.
Visit websiteDesign Well Spent Co.
PremiumDowntown Seattle · retail design and branding
ModernIndustrialDesign Well Spent Co. is an award-winning Seattle firm specializing in retail environments and brand-driven interiors. The practice integrates spatial design with comprehensive branding strategy for commercial clients.
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Drawn to a style here, not the budget?
If your project is one room and your layout already works, a structured plan gets you most of the way for a fraction of a designer's fee. Room Rescue turns your measurements and the furniture you keep into that plan. Or name your style first, then train your eye on a room a day.
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Free calculators to size it yourself
- Rug Size CalculatorThe exact rug size to buy for a living room, bedroom, or dining table.
- Curtain Size CalculatorRod height, rod width, and panel length from three window measurements.
- Art Height CalculatorThe nail height to hang art on an open wall or over furniture.
- TV Height CalculatorMount height at seated eye level, plus viewing distance and console width.
Seattle interior design FAQs
Why do so many Seattle studios specialize in Minimalist and Scandinavian work?
The climate and the city's abundant glazing reward interiors that maximize natural light and avoid visual clutter. Scandinavian influences also fit the regional preference for natural materials, muted tones, and functional simplicity, which is why you see those styles repeated across nearly every studio on this page.
What should I budget for a full living room redesign in Seattle?
Beyond designer fees, a full living room refresh in Seattle commonly lands between $15,000 and $40,000 once furniture, lighting, and labor are included. Premium studios (the $$$$ tier here) and custom millwork can push that figure considerably higher.
Can I decorate the room myself instead of hiring one of these studios?
In many cases, yes. If your project is a single room, your layout is already workable, and you mostly need help with palette, furniture selection, and arrangement, a structured DIY guide can carry you through the decisions a designer would otherwise make. Consider hiring a professional when you are moving walls, coordinating contractors, or managing a whole-home scope. For everything short of that, DecorDreamr's digital guides walk you through the Modern and Scandinavian approaches these Seattle studios use, at a fraction of the cost.