Business Details
Award-Winning Residential Interior Design Services in San Antonio
Inside Story Design is a full-service, award-winning residential interior design firm based in San Antonio, Texas. With over two decades of experience, our lead designer Julie Risman specializes in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, furniture selection, lighting design, space planning, and construction documentation. We embrace all design styles while prioritizing timeless aesthetics that reflect each client's personality and lifestyle. Our process combines meticulous attention to detail with a calm, organized approach that transforms homes into functional, beautiful spaces.Clients consistently praise our ability to make complex remodeling projects rewarding and stress-free through clear communication and expert project management. We serve the San Antonio metro area including Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Olmos Park, and extend our services to Canyon Lake, Austin, and Houston. Our team collaborates with trusted local artisans and tradespeople to deliver custom solutions that enhance our clients' quality of life.
Services
Kitchen Design
Bathroom Remodel
Space Planning
Interior Decorating
Paint Consultations
Custom Fabrication
Project Management
Design Consultations
Material Selection
Historic Preservation
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized kitchen and bathroom design expertise
- Our client-focused approach makes remodeling projects rewarding and stress-free
- We maintain strict project timelines and budgets with expert coordination
- We combine architectural heritage with modern functionality in every design
- Our team collaborates with trusted local artisans and tradespeople
Associations and certifications
- ASID
- NKBA
What people say
Outstanding interior designer
Amazing eye for design
Transformed our home
Stress-free experience
Creative solutions
Services
Kitchen Design
We create timeless kitchen designs blending form and function using high-quality materials. Our process includes space planning, material selection, and custom fabrication to create functional, beautiful spaces. Clients receive comprehensive design proposals with detailed budget breakdowns and timelines.
Bathroom Remodel
Our bathroom designs combine classic aesthetics with modern functionality. We specialize in creating elegant spaces using premium materials while maintaining strict attention to detail. Services include space planning, fixture selection, and project coordination with trusted tradespeople for seamless execution.
Space Planning
Expert space planning services optimize room functionality and flow. We create detailed floor plans, elevations, and renderings to visualize design concepts. Our approach ensures efficient use of space while maintaining aesthetic harmony throughout the home.
Interior Decorating
Comprehensive interior decorating services including furniture selection, color consultation, and accessory placement. We help clients curate personal collections and incorporate heirloom pieces into modern designs. Our team manages all procurement and installation processes.
Project Management
Full-service project management from initial concept to final installation. We coordinate all trades, manage timelines and budgets, and provide regular progress updates. Our team handles material procurement, quality control, and contractor supervision for stress-free execution.
People
Julie Risman
Principal Designer
Julie Risman is a San Antonio-based interior designer with 20+ years of experience in residential design. A graduate of UT Austin and St. Mary's University Interior Design Program, she specializes in kitchen and bathroom remodeling while maintaining expertise in all design styles.
Questions
What interior design services do you offer?
We specialize in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, space planning, interior decorating, paint consultations, and custom fabrication. Our full-service approach includes project management and material selection for residential spaces.
Do you work outside San Antonio?
While based in San Antonio, we serve the entire metro area including Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, and extend our services to Canyon Lake, Austin, Houston, and Chicago.
How does your design process work?
Our process includes a discovery call, initial consultation, design proposal, trade coordination, concept presentation, final planning, procurement, and installation. We provide detailed timelines and budget breakdowns throughout.
What is your payment structure?
We offer various service packages including our popular Design in a Day consult at $900. Payment terms and deposit requirements are outlined in our detailed design proposals before project commencement.
Can you help with historic home renovations?
Yes, we specialize in preserving architectural heritage while incorporating modern functionality. Our team has extensive experience with historic properties in San Antonio's Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, and Olmos Park neighborhoods.
How do you handle project timelines?
We create detailed project timelines during the proposal phase and maintain strict scheduling through our comprehensive coordination process, ensuring timely completion of all design phases and installations.
Reviews (7)
Lorie Bass
Aug 27, 2021
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We used Inside Story Design to do our remodel and loved every minute working with such an awesome company, decorater and team! We had lived in our previous home for 25 years so this project in our new home was very special to us! Julie, the owner, made our experience so awesome! Her eye for design is amazing! My rooms flow from one to the other.something she feels is important and something I never really paid attention too! We are so grateful for the time, energy and heart that they put into our project! She truly loves what she does and it shows!!! You will not regret making the decision
Caroline Vickers
Jan 01, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Julie helped to coordinate the paint colors for the entire house. She was beyond amazing. Oh, we were moving to the house from another state. Couldnt have done it without her. Thank you, we look forward to the next project with Julie and team, the kitchen!
Julie helped to coordinate the paint colors for the entire house. She was beyond amazing. Oh, we were moving to the house from another state. Couldnt have done it without her. Thank you, we look forward to the next project with Julie and team, the kitchen!
Lisa Kaczmarek
Nov 30, 2020
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Julie is an outstanding interior designer! I am in the process of building a home and hired Julie to help me pick out everything from floors to countertops, plumbing fixtures, sinks, appliances, and stone for the inside and outside of my home. Julie listens and pays close attention to the wants and needs of her client. She helped me take my vision for my home and make it a soon to be reality. Julie used her wonderful talent to help guide me with my choices that would compliment the house as a whole making the colors flow throughout the house. Julies creativity is amazing and her eye for detail
Connie Hooper
Jul 18, 2020
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Our experience with Julie and her talented design team in our recent kitchen remodel was absolutely wonderful! Julie took the time initially to understand our tastes and preferences, then offered a selection of potential design solutions. She earnestly listened and incorporated what was important to us, making adjustments as needed. Amanda provided fabulous computerized images that brought our ideas to life. During the process, Amanda also offered creative ideas, many of which we were happy to utilize. Julie made it easy for us, meeting us at our house at our convenience, and brought product samples
Mary Mehaffey
Aug 26, 2019
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Julie Risman helped us with the interior design selections for our new home. From the beginning, it was clear that Julie had wonderful taste, design sense and organizational skills--all refined by years of experience. She gets to know her clients and makes it a point to listen and understand their vision. She then works diligently to achieve that vision, always working with the highest level of professionalism. One of the many tools Julie used to stay organized and on top of our project was a "digital presentation board," which housed all of our selections, images and drawings and allowed for
Sharrie Cromer
Jan 06, 2019
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Julie is super detail oriented which adds so much to her amazing design work. She can take a space and turn it into a dream. Leave her a key and be amazed when you see the final result. - s. cromer
Josh Maas
Jun 24, 2018
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I am a custom home builder who has had the privilege to work with Julie Risman of The Inside Story Design on a beautiful custom home this past year. Julie did an amazing job on all the selections and helped make our clients home turn out better than they even dreamed. Julie was great to work with and always available when needed. I would highly recommend The Inside Story Design for any design needs you may have and look forward to working with them some more in the future.
Josh Maas
Dynamic Custom Homes
Josh Maas
Dynamic Custom Homes
