Luxury Interior Design in Santa Fe, New Mexico
French & French Interiors is a Santa Fe-based luxury interior design firm specializing in colorful, maximalist residential and boutique hospitality design — serving clients across New Mexico and nationwide.
Santa Fe is more than our home base, it's the creative foundation of everything we do. We have a deep respect for the architecture of the region and a genuine love for integrating traditionally crafted, locally sourced pieces into our work, from historic adobes near the Plaza to contemporary builds in Las Campanas.
In addition to Santa Fe, French & French serves clients throughout New Mexico — including Taos, Albuquerque, Los Alamos, Roswell, and Las Cruces.
Award-Winning Santa Fe Interior Design
We are honored to be recognized as Best of Santa Fe for Interior Design, a distinction that reflects the trust of our clients and the vibrant creative community we are proud to call home.
For over a decade, we have crafted Santa Fe interior design that balances southwestern style and sophisticated, timeless comfort. While our work spans the country, Santa Fe remains the heart of our studio. It’s where we honed our signature approach and built lasting relationships with extraordinary artisans and craftspeople.
Being named Best of Santa Fe Interior Designer celebrates not only our design, but the thoughtful, personalized experiences we create for every client.
We offer design services for discerning clients seeking soulful, high-end interiors with a curated, maximalist twist.
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Custom New Builds
Turnkey interior design for luxury new construction — from first concept to final installation. We collaborate closely with architects, builders, and artisans to manage every detail, so you walk away with a home that is cohesive, deeply personal, and finished to the highest standard from the ground up.
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Residential Remodeling
Breathe new life into your home with a full-scale interior renovation rooted in your personal style. We reimagine every room — from space planning through final furnishings — so you end up with a home that looks extraordinary and actually reflects how you live.
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Boutique Commercial & Hospitality
We partner with visionary brands to create boutique hotels, retail spaces, and hospitality environments built around bold, thoughtful interiors. The result is a space that expresses your brand's values and leaves every guest with something they can't quite forget.
Applegate Estate — Santa Fe, New Mexico
Our vision for the historic Applegate Estate was to honor its architectural heritage while elevating it for modern living.
To soften the home's traditionally dark interiors, we layered in textiles, tailored upholstery, and subtle pattern play — creating warmth, balance, and livable luxury throughout. Every element was thoughtfully curated: custom-carved furnishings, hand-crafted tinwork, and antique Navajo weavings, all sourced in collaboration with Santa Fe's local artisan community.
The result is a sophisticated, deeply personal interior that feels both rooted in Santa Fe's heritage and effortlessly timeless — designed for clients who value craftsmanship, history, and elevated comfort.
Project Highlight
Other Recent Santa Fe, New Mexico Projects
Our Commitment to Artisanal Craft
We believe in the power of collaboration with local crafts people and artisans, infusing each project with their skillful artistry and the essence of our region. From hand-carved furniture to bespoke textiles, our designs celebrate the talent and heritage of our community while creating personalized sanctuaries for our clients.
Our studio cherishes the connections we create with local artisans and those across international borders. Embracing craftsmanship from our community and beyond is integral to our ethos. We prioritize integrating the artistry of these skilled hands into every project, aspiring for our clients to share in the enthusiasm and admiration we hold for these exquisite works of art, enriching their homes with a global tapestry of creativity and culture.
Our Take on Santa Fe Style
We specialize in Santa Fe interior design that celebrates the region’s heritage while bringing a fresh perspective. Our work honors the organic architecture of Santa Fe, from rounded walls and kiva fireplaces to bancos and naturally flowing spaces without right angles.
Our approach to Santa Fe style blends bold patterns, rich textures, and luxurious materials. We layer vibrant colors and folk-inspired or graphic prints to create warmth, character, and a sense of playfulness. Every detail enhances the home’s architecture rather than competing with it.
The result is a signature Santa Fe interior design style that is bold, playful, and timeless. Spaces that honor tradition, embrace modern luxury, and reflect the personality of the people who live there.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Santa Fe interior design is deeply rooted in the region’s distinctive architecture, particularly the Pueblo Revival style. Defined by flat roofs, rounded stucco walls, and exposed wooden beams known as vigas, these homes blend Spanish Colonial and Native American influences to create a warm, earthy desert aesthetic unique to New Mexico.
Because the architecture is so iconic, Santa Fe interiors often highlight and enhance these features. Plaster walls, natural materials, and earth-toned palettes are foundational, while the city’s rich cultural landscape introduces opportunities for more layered, expressive design. Influences from local artisans, global travel, and historic craftsmanship allow for interiors that feel both grounded and creatively dynamic.
At French & French Interiors, our approach to Santa Fe interior design honors tradition while embracing individuality. As a high-end interior design firm based in Santa Fe, we often incorporate custom furnishings inspired by historic New Mexican pieces alongside bold color, pattern, and unexpected details.
The result is a home that feels deeply connected to place while remaining entirely personal, refined, and livable.
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French & French Interiors offers full-service interior design for residential and boutique commercial projects in Santa Fe, New Mexico and throughout the region. Our services span the entire design process — from space planning, concept development, and material selections through furnishings, lighting, procurement, and final installation — all coordinated closely with contractors and trades.
As a high-end interior design firm, we ensure a cohesive design vision, a streamlined process, and a finished space that is functional, intentional, and highly personalized. We have completed full-service interior design projects throughout Santa Fe, working closely with homeowners and builders in communities including Las Campanas, Hyde Park, Tano Road, Santa Fe Foothills, Sunlit Hills, and many more. We also have extensive experience designing historic homes near the Plaza and along Canyon Road.
In addition to Santa Fe, we provide interior design services throughout New Mexico, including Taos, Albuquerque, Los Alamos, Roswell, and Las Cruces.
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The French & French design process is structured to give clients clarity, confidence, and excitement at every stage — while we manage the complexity behind the scenes. Most full-service projects move through the following phases:
Design inquiry and introductory call
Contract, scope definition, timeline, and retainer
Concept development and creative direction
Detailed interior design selections, drawings, and renderings
Coordination with contractors, trades, and artisans
Full-service installation and styling for a move-in-ready home
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Timelines vary by project scope, but most French & French interior design engagements include a minimum of four weeks for concept development and eight weeks for detailed design. Procurement and construction run concurrently and depend on trade and contractor availability.
Our team is proactive and highly organized — built to keep projects moving efficiently without cutting corners.
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French & French Interiors works closely with architects, builders, and contractors from the earliest possible stage of every project. We provide detailed interior construction documentation and remain actively involved through regular check-ins to ensure the design is executed beautifully and correctly. We can also recommend trusted local professionals if needed.
Santa Fe-area contractors we frequently work with and recommend include Tent Rock Inc., Kameron Cheney Construction, El Pinto, Palo Santa Designs, and Woods Design Builders.
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French & French Interiors projects are tailored, high-touch, and deeply customized — investment reflects the scope, complexity, and level of craftsmanship involved. We are transparent about expectations from the first conversation.
