Interior Design Services in Monterey and Carmel
From full-home design to a single consultation, Paulo Cardozo offers interior design services for homeowners and businesses across the Monterey Peninsula. Every project gets the same care: a plan that fits how you live, materials chosen for the coast, and one designer who sees it through.
Full-Service Interior Design
Full-service interior design is for clients who want the whole project handled. Paulo takes it from the first floor plan through finishes, lighting, furniture and art, then manages the ordering, receiving, delivery and installation so you don't have to.
It's the right fit for a whole-house remodel, new construction interior design, or a second home you want ready to enjoy. Paulo works alongside your architect and contractor from the start and uses 3D renderings to show you the finished rooms before anything is ordered or built. That way decisions get made early, while changes are still easy and inexpensive.
As a residential interior designer with 15 years of experience, Paulo designs homes that feel personal and lived in rather than staged. Expect natural materials, warm wood and stone, and layouts that make daily life easier.
Furnishing & Styling
Some rooms are built but never feel finished. Furnishing and styling is Paulo's home styling service for exactly that: choosing the furniture, rugs, lighting, art and accessories that turn a house into a home, or bringing a tired space up to date without a remodel.
Paulo sources through his trade accounts, so you get access to trade-only pieces you won't find in retail stores. He handles ordering, receiving, delivery and placement, and he styles each room so it works for real life, not just a photo.
Furnishing and styling also works for businesses. It's the service Paulo provided for the renovation of Hog's Breath Inn in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Kitchen & Bath Design
Kitchens and bathrooms are usually the most expensive rooms in a house per square foot, and the hardest to change later. Paulo's kitchen and bath design starts with how the room needs to work: where you cook and prep, how storage flows, where light falls, and how a bath feels at the start and end of the day.
From there he selects cabinetry, counters, tile, stone, plumbing fixtures and lighting, and draws the details your contractor needs to build it right. If you're planning a kitchen remodel in Monterey, Carmel or Pebble Beach, bringing in an interior designer before demolition saves time, money and second-guessing.
Commercial & Hospitality Interiors
Restaurants, boutique hotels and other hospitality spaces need design that looks great and holds up to constant use. Paulo's commercial interior design balances both: durable furniture, layouts that work for staff and guests, and a room that makes a good first impression every night.
He works alongside the architect and contractors on renovations and refreshes, and he understands what it takes to update a space without losing the character regulars come back for. That was the brief at Hog's Breath Inn, one of the best-known restaurants on the Monterey Peninsula.
If you're planning a restaurant renovation, a hotel refresh or a new hospitality concept on the Peninsula, Paulo would love to hear about it.
Design Consultation
Not every project needs full service. An interior design consultation gives you a professional plan you can carry out on your own timeline, whether that's choosing paint and finishes, reworking a layout, or deciding what to keep and what to replace.
You'll come away with clear direction and specific recommendations.
FAQs
Everything from the first floor plan to the final install: space planning, finishes, lighting, furniture, art, 3D renderings, ordering through trade accounts, receiving, delivery and placement. Paulo also coordinates with your architect and contractor throughout.
What's included in full-service interior design?
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A consultation is the lowest-commitment way to get professional direction, and it's often the first step before a larger project.
How much does an interior design consultation cost?
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Do I need an interior designer for a kitchen remodel?
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You don't have to have one, but it usually pays off. A designer plans the layout, storage and lighting before demolition, chooses materials that work together, and gives your contractor clear details, which cuts down on costly changes mid-project.
What is the interior design process?
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It generally runs in four stages: a consultation to understand your space and goals, design development with plans, selections and 3D renderings, ordering and coordination with your contractor, and finally installation and styling. Paulo stays involved through every stage.
How long does an interior design project take?
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It depends on scope. A single room can move quickly, while a whole-home remodel or new build follows the construction schedule. Custom furniture and some finishes can take months to arrive, so it helps to start design early.
What is 3D rendering, and why does it help?
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A 3D rendering is a photorealistic image of a room or building created from a digital model before it's built. It lets you see materials, light and layout in context, so you can make decisions with confidence instead of guessing from samples and drawings.
Do you design restaurants and other commercial spaces?
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Yes. Paulo takes on restaurants, hospitality and boutique commercial projects on the Monterey Peninsula, including the furnishing and styling of Hog's Breath Inn in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Can you help with just furniture and decor?
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Yes. Furnishing & Styling is a standalone service for rooms that are built but don't feel finished. Paulo selects, orders and places everything through his trade accounts.