Interior Design & Remodeling Services for Your Home in Northern California.

Inspiring homeowners everywhere to create a home they love by educating and empowering them to make informed design decisions that merge their personality and lifestyle.

Welcome Home, with E.L. Designs.

When it comes to interior design, it’s all about the details. Helping you realize the full potential of your space is one of the things E.L. Designs does best. You don't have to have all the answers in the beginning... Chances are, you already know what you like, and you've been saving photos to start creating your dream home!  Let Erin help you bring all of those visions to life.  She’ll work with you to ensure we get it right and will help you every step of the way. Think of E.L. Designs as your yellow brick road from conception to completion!

E.L. Designs Helps Homeowners With…

  • Kitchen & Bath Remodel & Design

    From start to finish and with careful attention to every detail along the way, Erin will help you create your everyday oasis with thoughtful design and remodel services.

  • Cabinetry & Storage Design & Layout

    Having the right design can make a world of difference when it comes to your most common areas cabinetry and storage areas; kitchens, pantries, laundry rooms, baths, and more.

  • Additions & In-Law Units

    Have a small space that you need to make the most of? Erin helps make additions and in-law units comfortable, liveable, accessible, and stylish.

  • CAD Drafting & Plans for Permit or Construction

    When designing your project having CAD drafts and plans done by an expert helps your remodel go smoothly.

Grab A Digital Design Guide!

This image shows a sneak peak of inside one of Erin's Design Guides, featuring guiding explanations, examples, checklists, and more.

Maybe you're all you need to get your project rocking and rolling... and maybe even as amazing as you are, it might still be nice to have a cheat sheet! These guides are the perfect partner for any DIYer.

  • If you’re not sure where to start or are feeling overwhelmed by all of the decisions you need to make for your kitchen remodel, then this Kitchen Renovation Guide is your answer!

  • The Kitchen Finishes Checklist is your quick reference ‘to-do’ list for any kitchen remodel.

  • If you’re not sure where to start or are feeling overwhelmed by all of the decisions you need to make for your bathroom remodel, then this Bathroom Renovation Guide is your answer!

  • The Bath Finishes Checklist is your quick reference ‘to-do’ list for any bath remodel.

  • Ever felt like there's too many 'greiges' to choose from? Want to give your home a little sprucing but can't pick a color? This guide is for you!

  • Make creating a space you love easy and stress-free with my simple guide for organizing every room in your home. I provide the steps to make your organization project less daunting and help make your outcome amazing.

Bringing New Life To Your Everyday Spaces.

When you work with Erin at E.L. Designs, she makes your biggest dreams for your home a reality. With a lot of love and creative design, Erin transforms your home's interior and exterior spaces into something magical.

E.L. Designs works with clients in person throughout Santa Cruz County, Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove, Los Gatos, Campbell, Morgan Hill, and Gilroy, California.

Not local? I love sharing knowledge and inspiration through my blog, design guides, and newsletter!

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Meet Erin, Your Designer.

As a Certified Interior Designer with a degree in Construction Management, she blends the two sides of the business that must work together for successful remodels.  Erin thinks about space from two perspectives, 'the pretty' and 'the practical'.  She’s passionate about intentional uses of space, consuming natural resources wisely, and making design changes that can evolve with us in our homes.

  • CERTIFIED INTERIOR DESIGNER #6532

  • UNIVERSAL DESIGN CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL

  • CERTIFIED GREEN BUILDING PROFESSIONAL

  • LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN, INTERIOR DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION

“Erin is a true delight to work with; she quickly evaluates your style preferences and has so many talents! We initially used Erin for space planning, which she supplies floor plans and renderings for, interior paint colors, and furniture selection. She has also assisted us with exterior paint colors and outside decor, and front door selection. We just LOVE her!”

— Janice, C., E.L. Designs Client

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