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San Diego, CA

DNA Design Group

Architecture & Interior Design in San Diego, CA

DNA Design Group provides architecture, interior design, custom cabinetry, and custom furniture for San Diego homes. Led by Danish architect Jesper Pedersen, the work is modern and restrained, planned around light, proportion, and daily use. Clients hire the team for cohesive projects that move from the first conversation to the final installation with clear steps and steady communication.
San Diego, CA

What We Do for San Diego Homes

We plan the building, the rooms, and the storage as one plan. Here’s how that comes together in San Diego homes.

Architecture

Site studies, concept and schematic design, 3D testing, design development, and permit-ready documentation coordinated with engineers and your builder. Plans consider light, views, privacy, and circulation so rooms feel simple to live in and easy to maintain.

Interior Design

Space planning, lighting, materials, and furnishings that connect to the architecture rather than compete with it. Rooms read as one idea, not a set of unrelated choices. The goal is calm, comfortable spaces that hold up to daily life.

Custom Cabinetry & Closets

Modern Italian kitchens, integrated closets, and bath vanities sized to your routines. Internal organization, exacting hardware, and finishes chosen for durability in a coastal city. Storage looks architectural, not like an add-on.

Custom Furniture

Curated European pieces and bespoke builds when standard options don’t fit. Seating, tables, consoles, and media units are scaled to real rooms and real pathways. Pieces protect sightlines, reduce visual noise, and feel at home in the space.
San Diego, CA

Why This Approach Fits San Diego

San Diego light is strong and changes throughout the day, so we plan orientation and glazing first. Shading and simple overhangs keep rooms bright without glare, and indoor–outdoor connections are built with flush thresholds and wide openings that feel easy to use every day.

Coastal conditions drive durable choices and clean detailing. On view or tighter lots, we protect sightlines and privacy with careful window placement, balanced massing, and landscape screening. Storage and lighting are planned early, so the home stays clear on busy weekdays and feels effortless when you entertain.

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San Diego, CA

How We Work

Listen and study: We learn your site, code requirements, timeline, and how you live.
Concept and schematic
We test layouts and massing with simple 3D so decisions are clear early.
Design development
We refine plans, elevations, materials, lighting, cabinetry, and details with the full team.
Permits and coordination
We prepare submittals, respond to plan checks, and align drawings with your builder and fabricators.
Site support and installation
We track milestones, protect the design intent, and install cabinetry and furnishings so the finished home matches the plan.
San Diego, CA

What Clients Notice

Homes feel calm and consistent because the same team handles architecture, interiors, cabinetry, and furniture. Storage fits what you own. Sightlines stay open. Materials are chosen for touch, longevity, and care. Budgets and schedules are tracked with straightforward updates. The project feels organized rather than chaotic.
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FAQs (San Diego)

Do you take remodels as well as new construction?

Yes. Many San Diego projects are full remodels that re-plan the home and finish with integrated interiors and cabinetry.

Do you handle permits in the City and County of San Diego?

Yes. The team prepares permit sets and coordinates plan checks with the authority having jurisdiction.

Can you work with my builder—or help me select one?

Both. We often collaborate with a client’s builder and can also introduce builders who fit the scope.

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Start Your San Diego Project

Connect with DNA Design Group to review your site, timeline, and priorities. From first sketch to final install, we keep the design cohesive, the process organized, and the work built to last. Contact us to get started.

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