Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Interior Design and Real Estate Partner in Santa Cruz
Founded in 1994, VivianGDesign merges interior design and real estate expertise to deliver transformative solutions for residential and commercial clients. Our approach combines architectural precision with personalized service, ensuring spaces reflect individuality while maximizing functionality. With decades of experience in new builds, remodels, and investment properties, we guide clients through every phasefrom concept to completion. Our dual expertise in design and real estate enables seamless project execution, whether preparing homes for sale or crafting dream spaces.Recognized for attention to detail and client-centric methodologies, we serve Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos, Monterey, Los Gatos, and San Jose. By prioritizing collaboration and innovation, we turn visions into reality while maintaining transparency and integrity. Our track record includes high-pressure sales, rapid renovations, and tailored lighting systems that enhance both aesthetics and usability. VivianGDesign remains committed to excellence, blending creativity with practicality to create spaces that inspire.
Services
Interior Design
Real Estate
Design Updates
Lighting Design
Project Management
Kitchen & Bath Remodeling
Home Selling
Home Buying
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined interior design and real estate experience.
- Our team merges architectural precision with personalized client collaboration.
- We guarantee tailored solutions that maximize property value and functionality.
- Our process includes transparent communication and project timeline adherence.
- We specialize in high-pressure real estate transactions and rapid renovations.
Associations and certifications
- NCIDQ
What people say
Perfect color schemes
Creative small-space solutions
Effortless home selling
Attention to detail
Impeccable taste
Services
Interior Design
Full-service residential and commercial interior design focusing on architectural integration and personalized aesthetics. We create functional, visually compelling environments tailored to client lifestyles and business needs. Our process emphasizes material selection, spatial planning, and lighting optimization to enhance property value and usability.
Real Estate
Comprehensive real estate solutions combining design expertise with transactional proficiency. Services include home preparation for sale, strategic pricing, and buyer representation for fixer-uppers or investment properties. Our dual expertise ensures properties showcase maximum appeal while meeting market demands.
Lighting Design
Specialized lighting systems for residential and commercial spaces. We assess spatial requirements to implement ambient, task, and accent lighting solutions that improve functionality and atmosphere. Our designs balance energy efficiency with aesthetic impact for both new constructions and renovations.
Project Management
End-to-end coordination of design and construction projects. We manage timelines, contractor relationships, and budget adherence while maintaining design integrity. Our oversight ensures seamless execution from concept development to final implementation across residential and commercial renovations.
Kitchen & Bath Remodeling
Customized remodeling solutions for kitchens and bathrooms focusing on layout optimization and material selection. We integrate storage solutions, plumbing upgrades, and aesthetic elements to create efficient, high-value spaces that align with current design trends and client preferences.
People
Vivian Gunnerengen
Interior Designer & Realtor
NCIDQ-certified interior designer and licensed real estate agent with 30+ years of experience. Specializes in merging architectural design with property transactions to enhance residential and commercial spaces. Known for client-focused solutions and rapid project execution.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos, Monterey, Los Gatos, and San Jose, providing both interior design and real estate services across these communities.
How do you combine design and real estate services?
Our unique approach integrates interior design with property transactions—preparing homes for sale through strategic design updates while representing clients in buying properties that align with their renovation goals.
What design styles do you specialize in?
We adapt to client preferences but excel in modern, contemporary, and Scandinavian-inspired designs that prioritize functionality while maintaining aesthetic appeal for residential and commercial spaces.
Can you handle urgent real estate transactions?
Yes, we specialize in high-pressure situations like divorce-related sales, completing transactions and renovations within tight deadlines while maintaining design quality and market competitiveness.
What sets your lighting design apart?
We create customized lighting systems that balance ambient, task, and accent lighting to enhance spatial functionality and mood, tailored specifically to each property's architectural features and client needs.
