Santa Barbara, CA
Interior Designer in Santa Barbara, Start to Finish
From first idea to final styling, one team designs your space, sources every piece, and installs it. You see photorealistic 3D renderings before anything is ordered.
- See your space in 3D before a single item is ordered
- One point of contact from kickoff to final walkthrough
- We source, warehouse, deliver and install it all
Trusted by Sonos, Wood Partners, Mack Real Estate Group and Patagonia.
Book your free design consultation
Tell us about your Santa Barbara space and we'll get back to you.
Why homeowners here choose Design in Rhythm
See it before you buy it
We source every product first, then build photorealistic 3D renderings, floor plans and elevations. What you see is what arrives.
Your story, not our taste
We start by listening. Our discovery process uncovers what you actually want, so the finished space feels authentically yours.
Pieces you can't buy retail
Trade relationships built over a decade give you vendors, artisans and custom makers that top design firms rely on.
No vendor chasing for you
We handle purchasing, contracts, order tracking, warehousing and delivery timing. You don't coordinate shipments or contractors.
Custom furniture made for your room
We work with custom makers on one-of-a-kind pieces, built to commercial-grade standards with residential comfort.
Installed and styled
We place every piece of furniture and finish, then style with art, accessories and textiles so the room matches the renderings.
Full-service interior design in Santa Barbara
Design in Rhythm is a premium interior design firm led by founder Jon Wheat, with over a decade designing homes, commercial spaces and boutique hotels. Santa Barbara is one of our active markets, along with Los Angeles, Boston, Las Vegas, Washington DC and New Jersey.
We manage every detail from the first conversation to final installation: design and visualization, sourcing and procurement, logistics and warehousing, construction support, installation and styling. One integrated team, one point of contact.
- Full home remodels and luxury residential interiors
- Apartment, multifamily and corporate housing interiors
- Boutique hotels under 100 rooms, restaurants and bars
- Commercial and corporate office spaces
- Outdoor space and patio design
- Photorealistic 3D renderings, 2D floor plans, elevations and mood boards
- Custom furniture design and manufacturing
- Receiving, inspection, warehousing and staged delivery
Projects and clients
“Jon is our family's first experience with a professional designer for our house and he's absolutely blown away every expectation. From our first call I could tell he radiated positivity, genuine care, and professionalism. He guided us with such patience as we navigated balancing both my and my husbands styles, and happily answered every question, call, and text no matter how big or small the detail.”
“Jon's work is beyond exceptional, cool, vibrant, and just beautiful. And as important, he is just a blast to work with. He listens, he cares, and he is a true people person. He brings forth his creativity and yet remains true to my style. Jon designed our "monster couch" and provided interior design for our space. We wanted a giant L couch for our living room. He helped us blend with the natural beauty outside of our living room and brought in colors and accents to make a truly modern, cool, and yet unbelievably comfortable living space. Small touches, like helping us creatively dog-proof and kid-proof the couch, were so appreciated. We more recently worked with Jon to furnish the outdoor space for our back yard. We are so happy with his custom outdoor furniture line. Like all his pieces, it is made for actual use, is the right size, is the right fabric, and is incredibly durable and comfortable. And the set is a work of art. Jon is beginning to help us design a new custom piece, and we can't wait to see what inspired work he brings us next! I could not recommend him more highly!”
“Jon was the first designer I ever worked with, and will be the last. He is so attentive to detail, personality style, interests, and overall aesthetics when working with a client. He is patient, and takes his time to create a special space for each unique person he works with. I am a little bit of a control freak and he let me express my thoughts and opinions in a way that allowed me to feel comfortable and in control. I have heard of some designers taking over as if they know best and are the expert, but Jon never had any sense of entitlement. He is extremely versatile and creates spaces that feel beautiful and practical. His furniture is made with care and attention to detail. If you are on the fence, don't be. You will be so happy to work with him!”
What happens next
Free consultation
Send the form and we'll set up a call. We talk through your space, your goals, your budget and your timeline.
Discovery and design
We dive into your inspiration and lifestyle, then create floor plans, mood boards and photorealistic 3D renderings of the approved pieces.
Source, deliver, install
We buy, track, warehouse and stage every item, coordinate contractors, then install and style the finished space.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work in Santa Barbara?
Yes. Santa Barbara is one of our active markets. We also work in Los Angeles, Boston, Las Vegas, Washington DC and New Jersey. Our Sonos Corporate Apartments project was in Santa Barbara.
What does a project cost?
Every project is different, so we scope pricing after we understand your space, scope and budget. We define objectives, budgets and timelines up front. The first consultation is free.
Do you only do full homes?
No. We take on full home remodels, single rooms within a larger scope, apartments, outdoor spaces, and hospitality and commercial projects. Tell us your scope on the call.
Will I have to deal with vendors and contractors?
No. We act as the single point of contact between contractors, trades, vendors and delivery teams. We handle purchasing, order management, logistics and installation.
Can I see the design before anything is ordered?
Yes. We source every product before renderings begin, then show photorealistic 3D visuals, floor plans and elevations so you know exactly what you're approving.
Do you make custom furniture?
Yes. We work with custom makers on one-of-a-kind pieces tailored to your space, built to commercial-grade standards with residential comfort.
Let's design your Santa Barbara space
Book a free consultation with our team. Tell us about your space, and we'll walk you through how the process works from concept to final styling.
- See your space in 3D before a single item is ordered
- One point of contact from kickoff to final walkthrough
- We source, warehouse, deliver and install it all