Business Details
32 Years
experience
Luxury Interior Design & High-End Furniture in Solana Beach
Established in 1994, Kern & Company & Company has built a reputation as a premier destination for high-end furniture and interior design in Southern California. Our full-service design firm, led by renowned designer Susan Spath, combines decades of expertise with a curated selection of luxury furnishings to create spaces that reflect our clients' unique lifestyles. With a showroom spanning 7,000 square feet in Solana Beach, we offer bespoke window treatments, distinctive lighting, and custom cabinetry tailored to residential and commercial needs. Our team's deep industry knowledge, cultivated through collaborations with leading brands, ensures every project embodies contemporary elegance and functional sophistication. Recognized in Ranch & Coast Magazine and Modern Luxury San Diego, we serve discerning clients in San Diego, La Jolla, and Rancho Santa Fe.Our process prioritizes personalized service, from initial concept development to final execution, ensuring seamless transformations that exceed expectations. With over 30 years of experience, we remain committed to innovation while maintaining timeless design principles. Our portfolio showcases diverse stylesfrom coastal harmony to modern California luxurydemonstrating adaptability to client preferences. As both a design firm and furniture retailer, we provide end-to-end solutions that unify aesthetics and practicality. Our dedication to quality craftsmanship and client-centric approach has solidified our position as a trusted leader in the region's luxury design market.
Services
Interior Design
Plan Development
Interior Decoration
Custom Furniture
Showcase Home Design
Ceiling Design
Flooring Selection
Lighting Consultation
Window Treatments
Portfolio Presentations
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of expertise in luxury interior design and furniture curation.
- Our full-service approach integrates design, planning, and custom fabrication under one roof.
- Award-winning team featured in Modern Luxury San Diego and Ranch & Coast Magazine.
- Exclusive partnerships with top-tier global furniture and lighting brands.
- Personalized service prioritizing client lifestyle needs and project timelines.
What people say
Best interior designer in San Diego
Amazing professional talent
Fantastic team expertise
Personalized creative edge
On-time budget delivery
Services
Interior Design
Our comprehensive interior design service creates tailored environments that reflect clients' lifestyles. Combining functional planning with aesthetic innovation, we deliver timeless spaces through material selection, color theory, and spatial optimization. Clients benefit from 30+ years of expertise in luxury residential and commercial projects.
Plan Development
We specialize in transforming architectural blueprints into functional living spaces. Our process includes floor plan optimization, ceiling design, and material selection to ensure every detail aligns with client needs while maintaining structural integrity and design cohesion.
Interior Decoration
This service focuses on aesthetic enhancements through furniture placement, window treatments, and accessory selection. Our designers curate cohesive environments using luxury textiles, artwork, and lighting to create visually striking spaces that maintain practical functionality.
Custom Furniture
We offer made-to-order furniture solutions tailored to specific spatial and stylistic requirements. From cabinetry to statement pieces, our custom creations ensure unique, high-quality additions that perfectly complement the overall design scheme.
Showcase Home Design
Our showcase home service creates aspirational living spaces that highlight design possibilities. Located in Rancho Santa Fe, these fully realized environments demonstrate our ability to blend luxury elements with livable functionality for potential clients.
People
Susan Spath
President & Principal Designer
Award-winning designer with 25+ years in luxury interiors. Featured in Modern Luxury San Diego's Power List, Susan combines creative vision with practical execution for high-end residential projects across San Diego County.
Questions
What interior design services do you offer?
We provide full-service interior design, plan development, decoration, custom furniture, and showcase home design tailored to luxury residential needs.
How long has Kern & Company & Company & Company been in business?
We've served San Diego since our founding in 1994, combining 30 years of industry experience with continuous design innovation.
Do you serve areas outside San Diego?
While based in Solana Beach, we work throughout San Diego County including La Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, and surrounding communities.
Can you handle both new construction and remodeling?
Yes, our expertise covers complete remodels, new construction projects, and space planning for both residential and commercial properties.
What makes your design approach unique?
We combine personalized service with curated global brand partnerships, creating timeless spaces that reflect clients' lifestyles while maintaining functional sophistication.
Is there a showroom for furniture selection?
Our 7,000 sq ft Solana Beach showroom features high-end furniture, lighting, and accessories from leading international brands for client selection.
Reviews (7)
Sophie Shah
Dec 28, 2020
Report
Kern and Co is a must for anyone looking for luxury home design. Susan is the best! We've had her design multiple homes for us throughout the years and every home exceeded expectations! Would 10/10 recommend !
Sufia Herbst
Nov 23, 2020
Report
Kern & Co. is fantastic! The selection is not only plentiful, but is of great quality. They truly go above & beyond in helping you with design, procuring furniture as well as thinking of all the details. In fact, there are things that I wouldnt have selected on my own that I am so pleased I did. They sort of pushed me a little outside of my comfort zone, which is a sure sign of a great designer, and I have some incredible pieces in my home to show for it. Everybody there is really kind & welcoming and Im so grateful for their help. Starting with Viviani who does magic on her drawings allowing
Marley Hender
Oct 08, 2020
Report
I am not one for posting reviews, however I had to share my exceptional experience at Kern & Co. After working with Carol over a course of 5 months to revitalize my home, I finally have a home I am excited to live in. The entire process was easy and flawless. She addressed every one of my concerns and kept me in the loop with everything. I had more of a say throughout the process and felt like I was finally working with someone who is truly knowledgeable in her field. Thank you Carol and the team at Kern & Co!
Kimberley Londono
Jul 11, 2020
Report
What a pleasure it was to work with Susan Spath of Kern & Co. in Solana Beach during the recent remodel of my La Jolla Condo. Susan guided me through the selections floor to ceiling; She helped me decide the paint color, type of flooring and bathroom tile giving me confidence in my choices and adding beauty and value. The design advice and help Susan offers is priceless when there are so many major decisions to be made. With so much furniture in the store I was able to have many pieces delivered right away. Kern & Co. went over and beyond to assist me.
Mike Kennedy
Jun 17, 2020
Report
Moving here from Europe and no contacts we luckily stumbled upon Susan Spath of Kern and Company. Not only did she navigate us through every aspect, she facilitated building our home while we were still transiting from Europe to San Diego. We arrived to our new home with every bed made, cupboards fully stocked, and all necessities thought of. The first thing our children did was jump in the pool. Thank you Susan and your amazing staff for this incredible process.
Dj M.
Jan 17, 2020
Report
Shopping around for furniture can be extremely stressful and time consuming, but Susan Spath at her Kern and Co store made it a breeze! The staff was knowledgeable and genuine, and I can't emphasize enough how talented she was when putting together the design for my new living and dining room. I'd highly recommend for any interior design/furniture needs.
Gigi L.
Mar 31, 2019
Report
This is a top rate, full service company who adds that personal touch in everything they do. They can change an estate in remarkable time with attention to every detail. Susan, the owner, puts her personal flare in everything she does. As an investor who needs to turn a timely profit on high end residential investments, there is no one else I would use. Everyone I know uses Kern and Co. in my circles. We all know we can count on her to meet our needs with an amazing creative edge, on time and under budget. You won't be disappointed and there is no one else in the industry I would go
