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DH1 (our all-inclusive solution)
Most homeowners don't set out to hire four different design professionals. But that's usually what ends up happening: an architect for the plans, an interior designer for the finishes, a cabinet specialist for the kitchen, and sometimes a furniture designer to fill the space. That's four contracts, four timelines, four communication styles, and four opinions that don't always agree.

We do all four under one roof. And because we learn about you, your goals, and your style once (typically during the architecture process), that understanding carries through every phase of your project. No repeated conversations. No conflicting advice. No starting over with someone new.
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Below are the four services that make up our practice. Each one is available on its own, but their real power comes when they work together through DH1.
1. Architecture
Architecture is where most of our projects begin, and for good reason. Before you can select a single tile or countertop, you need to know what you're building and why you're building it.

But we don't start with floor plans. We start with a conversation. Using our DesignCOMPASS process, we dig past the surface to uncover the real goals behind your project. What feels wrong about your home right now? What would "right" look like for the way you actually live? Once we understand that, we use RealTIME Design to bring your home to life on screen while you sit with us and shape it together.

Architecture at Designed Happy includes space planning, scheme ideation, drawing sets (walkthrough, permits, construction documents), structural documents, and technical details.
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2. Interior design

If architecture is the cake, interior design is the icing. Through the use of color, texture, and material, you can drastically change the look and feel of any space. Interior design is where your home starts to feel like you.

We help you select tile, countertops, appliances, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures, paint, and more. And because our interior designers work alongside our architects (not in a separate firm with a separate process), every finish and material decision is informed by the architectural vision from the start.

The result is a home where the architecture and the interiors feel like they were always meant to go together, because they were designed that way.
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3. Custom cabinetry 
Cabinetry has an outsized impact on both the function and the feel of your home. It's one of the first things you notice in a kitchen, a bathroom, a mudroom, or a built-in. And getting it right requires more than just picking a door style from a catalog.

We carry a family-owned, made-in-the-USA line of cabinets that has been in the custom cabinetry business since 1947. As partners of theirs, we offer everything from semi-custom to fully custom options. This allows us to tailor the right solution to the right situation: your space, your timeline, and your budget.
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Because we handle both the architecture and the interior design, your cabinetry is never an afterthought. It's designed as part of the whole.

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4. Bespoke furniture
The finishing touch of any large home project is the furniture and decor that bring the space to life. After months of designing and building, this is the moment your home goes from "done" to "yours."
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Whether it's seating for a family room, a new desk for the study, window treatments, art, area rugs, or a combination of them all, we help you find pieces that meet your goals and style. And because we've been with you since the architecture phase, we already know what you're drawn to, what matters to you, and what will make the finished space feel complete.

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Better Together: DH1
Each of these services is great on its own. But when you bundle all four together through DH1, our all-inclusive service, something special happens.

Instead of hiring an architect, then finding an interior designer, then sourcing a cabinet specialist, then starting over with a furniture designer, you work with one team from start to finish. We learn about you once, and that understanding carries through every decision, from the first floor plan to the last throw pillow.

The result? Less stress, fewer surprises, and a finished home that feels cohesive, personal, and unmistakably yours.

But don't just take our word for it...
have a look at some of the homes we've helped make happier.
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Architecture
Interior Design
Custom Cabinetry
Bespoke Furniture
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Areas we serve

Alexandria
Arlington
Bethesda
Cabin John
Chevy Chase
Chevy Chase DC
City of Alexandria
City of Fairfax
Cleveland Park
Clifton
Falls Church
Falls Church City
Forest Hills
Great Falls
Kensington
McLean
Oakton
Potomac
Reston
Spring Valley
Town of Chevy Chase
Town of Kensington
Town of Vienna
Vienna
Wolf Trap
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  • Home
  • Services
    • Architecture
    • Interior Design
    • Custom Cabinetry
    • Bespoke Furniture
    • DH1 (all-inclusive)
  • About
    • Process
    • DesignCOMPASS
    • RealTIME Design
    • People
  • Portfolio
    • Photos
    • Style
  • Education
    • Blog
    • The Podcast
    • Stay or Go Quiz
    • The Future Test
    • The Fit Score
    • Toilet
    • The Book
    • Studio DH
  • Contact