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Custom Home & New Construction Interior Design on San Juan Island
D Studio 11 provides new construction interior design for custom homes on San Juan Island, from Friday Harbor to Roche Harbor, working alongside your architect and builder from the first floor plan to move-in day.
At a glance
New Construction Interior Design on San Juan Island at a Glance
D Studio 11 is an interior design studio in Mount Vernon, Washington, led by owner and lead designer Michelle Brooks. The studio designs the interiors of new custom homes on San Juan Island, including Friday Harbor, Roche Harbor and the island's west side, joining the project team during planning so every interior decision is made before construction begins.
- Designer
- Michelle Brooks, owner & lead designer
- Services
- Plan review, space planning, 3D renderings, finish and fixture selections, kitchen and bath design, lighting plans, furnishings and styling
- Project types
- New custom homes, waterfront and harbor-view homes, second homes and vacation homes
- Service area
- San Juan Island, including Friday Harbor, Roche Harbor and the west side, plus Orcas, Lopez and Shaw Islands
- Studio
- 16244 McLean Rd, Suite A, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, near the Anacortes ferry to Friday Harbor
- Contact
- (360) 202-2750 · info@dstudio11.com
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Our approach
A Home Built Around How You Will Live in It
Building a home on San Juan Island is a once-in-a-lifetime project. The land, the light and the view are already extraordinary, and the interior should be too. That only happens when interior design is part of the plan from the start, not something added after the walls go up.
Every D Studio 11 project begins with how you want to live in the home. Will it be a full-time residence through the long Northwest winters, a summer gathering place for family, or a getaway you share with guests? Where do you want to wake up, cook, read, and watch the sun set over Haro Strait or the harbor? Those answers guide the floor plan, the finishes and every room that follows.
D Studio 11 is led by owner and lead designer Michelle Brooks, and our studio is in Mount Vernon, a short drive from the Anacortes ferry terminal and the sailings to Friday Harbor. We work with your architect and builder from early planning through move-in, so the finished home matches the vision you started with.
D Studio 11 is a member of BIAW, the National Association of Home Builders and the Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association.
Meet the studio
Welcome to D Studio 11
Hear from owner and lead designer Michelle Brooks about how D Studio 11 approaches every home, from the first plan review to the final styled room.
Start early
Plan Review: Where New Construction Interior Design Begins
Many homeowners wait until the framing is up to think about interiors. By then, the decisions that shape how a home feels are already locked in. When D Studio 11 joins a San Juan Island project during planning, we review the architect's drawings with an interior designer's eye, while changes are still easy and inexpensive to make.
Shape the Floor Plan
We refine room sizes, flow and storage around how you actually live, entertain and host guests.
Place Lighting, Outlets and Plumbing
Fixtures and outlets land where your furniture, art and appliances will really go, not where they happened to fall on the plan.
Frame the Views
Window placement, sightlines and built-ins are planned so the water, trees and light become part of every room.
Avoid Costly Change Orders
Selections are settled before construction begins, with 3D design renderings so you can see each room first.
Island considerations
What Makes New Construction Interior Design Different on San Juan Island?
Building on San Juan Island means ferry logistics, long lead times, marine air and homes that are often used part of the year. D Studio 11 plans for all four on every new home, from Friday Harbor to Roche Harbor.
Planned Around the Ferry
Every delivery, site visit and installation day depends on the Washington State Ferries sailings between Anacortes and Friday Harbor. We time and group orders so materials reach the island together, when the builder needs them.
Selections Made Early
Cabinetry, tile, lighting and plumbing fixtures can have long lead times, and island freight adds more. Finalizing selections early keeps the build on schedule and avoids last-minute substitutions.
Made for Marine Air and Northwest Light
We choose finishes, fabrics and hardware that hold up in salt air and seasonal humidity, and plan lighting that keeps rooms warm and bright through gray winters.
Designed for How the Home Is Used
Full-time, seasonal or shared with vacation guests, each home needs something different, from durable, easy-care surfaces to lockable owner's storage and simple opening and closing each season.
Our process
How Does D Studio 11's New Construction Interior Design Process Work?
D Studio 11 follows four steps: discovery and plan review, design concept, selections and specifications, and construction support through styling. Each step is built around San Juan Island realities like ferry reservations to Friday Harbor, freight and local trade schedules.
- Discover & reviewWe learn about your land, lifestyle, budget and timeline, then review the architect's plans and recommend layout, window and lighting changes.
- Design conceptWe define the look and feel of the home with material palettes and 3D renderings of key rooms.
- Select & specifyYou choose finishes, fixtures and cabinetry with samples in hand, and we document every selection for your builder.
- Build & styleWe stay involved through construction, answering questions from the site, then furnish and style the home for move-in.
Design inspiration
New Construction Interior Design Ideas for San Juan Island Homes
Every room in a new San Juan Island home is a chance to connect with the water, trees and light around it. These design directions show how a whole-home approach brings each space together.
A long table, warm layered lighting and chairs turned toward the view make the dining room the heart of every island gathering.
Soft textures, layered lighting and a bed placed to wake up to the water create a restful private space.
Planned alongside the floor plan, the kitchen gets the light, storage and view it deserves. See our San Juan kitchen design services.
Where we work
Where Does D Studio 11 Offer New Construction Interior Design on San Juan Island?
D Studio 11 designs the interiors of new homes across San Juan Island, with a focus on Friday Harbor, Roche Harbor and the island's west side. Every part of the island, and every building site, brings its own opportunities.
Friday Harbor
As the island's hub and ferry landing, Friday Harbor offers in-town lots, harbor-view sites and homes close to shops and the marina. We design interiors that make the most of harbor views, natural light and well-planned floor plans for everyday island living.
Roche Harbor
On the island's north end, the Roche Harbor area is known for its waterfront setting and relaxed, resort-style living. New homes here often call for refined, easygoing interiors made for entertaining, guests and long summer evenings.
West Side & the Valley
From bluff-top lots looking out over Haro Strait to quiet acreage in the island's valley and farmland, we plan interiors around the view, the light and how often the home will be used.
Beyond San Juan Island
We also design new homes on Orcas, Lopez and Shaw Islands, and on outer islands such as Waldron, Decatur and Blakely, planning selections and deliveries by ferry, barge or private boat well ahead.
Already have a home on San Juan Island? D Studio 11 also designs remodels, kitchens and bathrooms. Explore our San Juan kitchen design services, all of our San Juan Islands interior design services, or how we collaborate with architects and builders.
FAQ
New Construction Interior Design FAQs
Have a question we haven't answered here? Call us at (360) 202-2750 or send us a message.
Who offers new construction interior design on San Juan Island?
D Studio 11, an interior design studio led by owner and lead designer Michelle Brooks, designs the interiors of new custom homes on San Juan Island, including Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor, and throughout the San Juan Islands. The studio is based in Mount Vernon, Washington, a short drive from the Anacortes ferry terminal.
When should I hire an interior designer for a new home?
Ideally during early planning, before construction drawings are final. At that stage, layout, window placement, lighting and plumbing locations can still change at little or no cost. Joining later is still valuable, but some decisions will already be fixed.
Do you design new homes in Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor?
Yes. D Studio 11 designs interiors for new homes in Friday Harbor, Roche Harbor and across San Juan Island, including the west side, as well as on Orcas, Lopez and Shaw Islands. We schedule site visits around the ferry between Anacortes and Friday Harbor.
How do you work with my architect and builder?
We join the project team and provide the interior drawings, specifications and finish schedules your architect and builder need. We attend key meetings, answer questions from the site and review progress, so the design carries through to the finished home.
How does building on San Juan Island affect interior design?
Projects on San Juan Island involve ferry reservations, longer lead times and fewer local suppliers. We finalize selections early and time orders so materials arrive together when the builder needs them, which reduces delays, extra freight costs and last-minute substitutions.
What is the difference between an architect and an interior designer on a new build?
The architect designs the structure, exterior and overall layout of the home. The interior designer focuses on how the inside looks, feels and functions, including room layouts, lighting, cabinetry, finishes and furnishings. The best results come when both work together from the start.
Can you design a vacation or second home on San Juan Island?
Yes. For part-time homes, we plan durable, easy-care finishes, owner's storage and interiors that are simple to open and close each season. For homes that may be rented, we design for guests as well as family.
How much does new construction interior design cost?
Fees depend on the size of the home and the scope of services, from finish selections only to full design and furnishing. After your consultation, we provide a clear proposal tailored to your project.
Let's Design the Interior of Your New San Juan Island Home
The best time to bring in an interior designer is before construction begins. Tell us about your San Juan Island property, your plans and how you want to live.