The California Interior
The Story Behind the California Interior
Devin Watts, our principal designer, believes a home should be a timeless reflection of its owner’s lives and values. After years shaping spaces from the ground up — through both craft and design, he saw how even high-end projects could falter due to impersonal design and unreliable execution. In response, he created The California Interior on a simple belief:
It’s all in the details.
What began as a commitment to creating homes that truly reflect his clients has evolved into a comprehensive design philosophy—defined by exceptional communication, meticulous craftsmanship, complete transparency, and above all, client advocacy.
Why Choose The California Interior?
THE CALIFORNIA INTERIOR
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Proactively communicates every step of the way
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Uses strategic systems to plan and track your budget
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Stays focused on results, no matter the circumstance
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Aligns every decision with your projects unique needs
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Anticipates and prevents problems before they happen
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Over a decade of luxury interior design experience ​
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In-house expert contractors and designers
TYPICAL CUSTOM BUILDERS
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Only communicate when there's a problem​
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Stick to outdated industry norms
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Leave you to manage trades, designers, and architects
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React to issues after they happen
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Make decisions based on what works best for them
Our Core Principles
At TCI, we believe that exceptional homes are built by exceptional teams. Our collaborative culture is founded on five core principles that guide everything that we do:
SEARCH TO UNDERSTAND THE PROJECT GOALS
Your vision drives every micro decision made throughout the building process. We look, listen and feel for you and with you.
MICRO COMMUNICATION
From start to finish we keep radical transparency with our clients. Keeping everyone on the same page, every day.
LOCK IN ON THE DETAILS
From craftsmanship to logistics, we maintain unwavering attention to every detail. We make clear decisions on your behalf that protect your budget, schedule, and design intent, so you don’t have to
COLLABORATE WITH THE 7%
From start to finish we keep radical transparency with our clients. Keeping everyone on the same page, every day.
ALWAYS MAKE PROGRESS
We plan our work, execute on a plan, check the work and analyze for improvements all day, everyday. We welcome challenging designs and innovative ideas. We thrive on creative problem-solving and pushing boundaries to bring your vision to life.