Interior Design that feels fresh, warm and totally you.
About Us
Based in San Diego, FirstLight Interior Design brings over a decade of experience creating elevated, highly livable spaces. Each project is approached with a deep understanding of both form and function—resulting in interiors that feel intentional, timeless, and personal.
We believe great design begins with listening. By understanding how you live, we create spaces that reflect your style while enhancing everyday life. With a background in interior design and hospitality, we bring a detail-driven approach to every project—ensuring a seamless experience from concept through completion.
Our Services
From full kitchen and bathroom remodels to thoughtfully selected finishes, we create cohesive, functional spaces tailored to your lifestyle. Services include kitchen and bath design, cabinetry, countertops, tile, flooring, lighting, fixtures, finish selections, and space planning — all curated with a refined, detail-driven approach that brings your vision to life.
Preparing your home for the market doesn’t always require full-scale staging. Our staging consultation service focuses on maximizing what you already have by reworking furniture layouts, styling key spaces, decluttering, and recommending strategic updates that help your home photograph beautifully and appeal to buyers. From paint colors and lighting to simple décor improvements, we provide practical, design-driven guidance to help your home feel polished, inviting, and market-ready without the cost of traditional staging.
We create thoughtfully layered interiors that feel both elevated and livable. From furniture layouts and space planning to sourcing furnishings, lighting, rugs, artwork, window treatments, and decorative finishes, every detail is carefully curated to create a cohesive and timeless design. We also manage the procurement process, helping clients navigate selections, ordering, and coordination to make furnishing a home feel seamless and intentional.
Choosing the right paint colors can completely transform the feel of a home. Our color consultation service helps clients create a cohesive palette that works with their architecture, lighting, furnishings, and finishes. From whole-home color schemes to selecting the perfect wall, trim, cabinet, and accent colors, we provide expert guidance to ensure your home feels balanced, elevated, and intentionally designed.
Portfolio
Expansive bifold doors that blur the line between inside and out — Southern California living at its best.
Gather for family dinners while the tranquility of your own backyard sets the mood.
From kitchen to dining room to living room to backyard — a seamless open concept designed for effortless entertaining.
Reclaimed character meets vibrant personality in this updated living room — the perfect blend of lively and laid-back.
Bold large-format porcelain tile that delivers the high-end aesthetic you want — without the high-end price.
The details make the difference — a hammered copper farmhouse sink and hand-painted marble backsplash elevate this kitchen into a space you'll never want to leave.
A sleek galley kitchen that proves smart storage and great style aren't mutually exclusive.
What People Are Saying
Genevieve F. - Living Room Remodel
I had such a great experience working with FirstLight Interior Design in San Diego! Dawn worked within our budget to help us give our “not-forever” home a glow-up. During our in-home consultation, she gave excellent advice on updating the layout of our existing furniture, and selected paint and finishes to help elevate the space and make it feel more like “us,” while also enhancing the resale value for when it’s time to put it on the market. She’s fun and approachable, has an incredible eye for color and detail, and really listens to what you want. I’d absolutely recommend her to anyone in the San Diego area looking for an interior designer or home styling help!
Lanagayle K. - Living room and Bedroom Decor
I’m so happy I used FirstLight Interior Design! Dawn was amazing. She took the time to really get to know my goals, style, and budget. She helped me get our family space to be a place where everyone loves to hang out. I was so impressed that Dawn was the first place I went for our next project. Our girls love their bedroom and I'm glad they have a space of their own.
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