we design

calm modern homes for busy modern lives

  • Calm.

    Calm is not a word that you will find in a lot of design firm’s branding, but we think it should be. We are strong believers in “less is more” but we don’t believe this has to mean Stark Minimalism. For us a Calm home is one removed of the unnecessary and where all materials, geometries, and intersections are carefully considered.

    “Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that’s creativity.”- Charles Mingus

    However aesthetics is not the final goal. For us, the final goal is how you feel in your home as a result of the aesthetics. We live increasingly hectic lives, and our homes need to be a respite from all the mental clutter constantly demanding our attention.

  • The details matter.

    "The details are not the details. They make the design." - Charles & Ray Eames.

    We greatly resonate with this quote from the iconic Mid Century Modern Master Designers. We understand that we must apply our full design prowess to the smallest individual elements so that we may have the largest overall impact.

    This is why we artfully craft each and every detail. Often it is the details that create a calm space, regardless of weather or not they are consciously observed.

  • This is your story.

    You are the Hero of this story; we are just here to be your guide. Your home should reflect who you are, embrace the place in which you live, and enhance the way in which you live.

    A home should not only shelter you but regenerate you, connect you to the environment, and be your launch pad for pursuing what you are wired to do.

    We listen intently when you describe your future home. We not only listen to what you say, but how you say it. We watch what makes you “light up” and also observe what you may think you are supposed to want. We are here to help you discover and craft your bespoke modern home.

what we do.

  • Residences

    Full Service Residential Design & Construction Coordination; Primary Residences + Vacation Homes + Boutique Residential Developments.

  • Interiors.

    Full Service Interior Design; Materials Selection, Fixtures Selection, Equipment Selection, Millwork Design, Lighting Design, Furniture + Accessories Selection, Sun Control + Shades Design, Custom Construction Detailing.

  • Landscape + Site Design

    Full Service Site Design; Outdoor Living, Hardscape, Landscape, Site Lighting, Water Elements, Site Furnishings, Shade + Accessory Structures.

what our clients say.

  • "Brad is truly wonderful to work with and very skilled at his profession. He listened to us and learned about our style. He managed to preserve our aesthetic while incorporating his unique ideas. We have had many obstacles along the course of our building project and Brad has been able to come up with creative solutions to overcome them and very importantly, is very cognizant of our budget. Brad has made our house a more beautiful and functional home!"

    Clients, Point Loma / Sunset Cliffs Residence

  • "Brad was a consummate professional from start to finish. We found Brad easy to work with, detail oriented, thoughtful, hands-on and as a result, our remodel exceeded expectations! We would work with Brad again in a heartbeat and highly recommend him to anyone who’s looking for a Designer."

    Clients, Del Mar Residence

  • “Brad Swaggerty is one of the few designers who does what he says he's going to do. He is great to work with and we knew very quickly we could count on him. We trusted he would always “Show Up” for us! His knowledge, expertise, and experience helped to lead us to the successful completion of our home. He was tech savvy, patient, and fully committed to our project.

    He handled all of the design decisions from floor plan layouts and finishes to the full design of our site. Brad’s attention to detail and his visual ability to see something before we did set him apart from everyone else, not to mention he is a wonderful man who is dedicated to his family and his work.”

    Client, Coastal California Residence

  • My wife and I were referred to Brad by our contractor. He was instrumental in every design aspect, from floor plans, to cabinetry, finishes and furnishings. He even designed our pool and landscaping. We truly would not have the home of our dreams if it were not for Brad.

    Client, Coastal California Residence

let’s create.