Swanson Building & Design

09/23/2026

The secret to a beautifully styled bed? Layers. 🤍

Mixing textures, patterns, pillows, and throws creates that plush, elevated look that instantly makes a bedroom feel more luxurious.

Because great bedding doesn’t just make the bed—it completes the room.

09/21/2026

A small bathroom with a lot of personality. ✨

Soft sea-glass tile, mixed textures, crisp white finishes, and matte black fixtures come together for a fresh, modern coastal feel. Proof that even the smallest spaces deserve thoughtful design.

09/19/2026

Tile day. 👏 And this is where the bathroom starts coming to life.

A great tile installation is about more than what you see—it’s layout, alignment, cuts, spacing, and getting every detail right before the grout ever goes in.

The finished look starts with the prep. 🔨

09/17/2026

From block to drywall—the transformation is taking shape. 🔨

Framing sets the layout.
Block work creates the new window openings.
Insulation goes in.
Drywall closes it all up.

It’s not the glamorous part of construction—but this is where good design gets built.

From the bones to the beautiful. ✨
Come Design-Build With Us.

09/01/2026

Behind every beautiful finished space is the part you don’t always see—demo, framing, rough-ins, problem solving, and a whole lot of planning.

This is where design + construction working together makes all the difference. We’re not just designing the vision—we’re making sure it can actually be built.

From demo to details, we design it. We build it. We own the process.

08/25/2026

ARCHITECT vs. INTERIOR DESIGNER 🏠✏️

They work on the same home—but their roles are very different.

An architect focuses on the structure and shell of the home: site planning, floor plans, exterior elevations, building codes, structural coordination, window and door schedules, permitting, and coordination of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

An interior designer takes that structure and plans how you’ll actually live in it. We focus on space planning, cabinetry, lighting, plumbing fixtures, interior elevations, tile layouts, flooring, finishes, millwork, furniture—and all those little details that make a home feel intentional and cohesive.

Think of it this way:

The architect designs the building.
The interior designer designs the experience inside it.

And when the architect, designer, and builder collaborate from the beginning? That’s when you get a home that doesn’t just look beautiful—it’s thoughtfully planned, buildable, and functional down to the last detail.

Design is more than picking pretty finishes. It’s planning hundreds of decisions before construction ever gets to them.

08/25/2026

Interior designer unboxing day 📦

AKA the day everything we've been sourcing, specifying and ordering for months finally starts showing up.

Lighting, hardware, accessories, décor and all those little details that take a project from finished to FINISHED. ✨

And yes… opening the boxes is absolutely one of the perks of the job.

08/19/2026

How does the design-build process work?
The design-build process typically includes five stages:

🛑Consultation and Discovery – Understanding your goals, lifestyle, budget, and vision.
🛑Design Development – Creating layouts, concepts, selections, and detailed plans.
🛑Pre-Construction Planning – Finalizing pricing, schedules, permits, and construction details.
🛑Construction Management – Building your project with organized communication and quality control.
🛑Completion and Final Details – Installing finishes and delivering your completed space.

08/16/2026

https://swansonbuildingdesign.com/interior-designer-cost/

Wondering how much you should budget for an interior designer in South Florida? Discover key factors influencing the cost.

08/13/2026

Swanson Building Design combines interior design expertise with construction experience, providing homeowners with a complete design-build solution. Our team manages every phase of the process, creating highly personalized homes that balance beauty, functionality, and exceptional craftsmanship.

From luxury renovations to custom interiors and new construction, we help South Florida homeowners transform their vision into a thoughtfully designed and expertly built home