The 10 Most Recognized Interior Design Firms in the United States

US Interior Design Firms

Interior design is often one of the more under-appreciated forms of art. That’s right, aside from standard interiors, there are many firms out there whose work I would consider to be art. These companies blend architecture, furniture, art, paint, fixtures, and design elements into one room to deliver an atmosphere and room unlike any other. Whether it’d be modern design, or traditional-styled rooms, these leading firms provide a service and a “product” that others cannot match. While certain European countries like Italy and France excel at design, the United States is home to many great interior design firms as well. We are going to look at the ten most recognized interior design firms that are based in the United States. Many of these companies also excel in architectural design as well, so when the two forms of work are brought together, they really excel.

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Cannon Design

10. Cannon Design

Established in 1945 in New York, Cannon Design has been delivering the corporate, municipal, and healthcare industires superior interior designs. The company excels in not only interior design, but architecture, graphic art, engineering, and product design. They are essentially a full-service design agency that can do all of the design work for you.

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Nelson

9. Nelson

Nelson is next up on our list, and they are a large design firm based out of Philadelphia. The company was founded in 1977, and now they have provide customers with their services all over the world. Their specialty is large buildings, however they provide work for a variety of different jobs. Their interior design approach focuses on aesthetically pleasing designs mixed with functionality. They are also consistently ranked as one of the leading interior design firms.

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Interior Architects

8. IA Interior Architects

IA Interior Architects is another leading American interior design firm. Their portfolio is extremely diverse, however most of their work is very modern. The services that they provide globally range from furniture selection, layout plans, and art selection, to name just a few. They are based out of San Fransisco.

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HKS

7. HKS

Founded in 1939 and operating out of Dallas, HKS is another full-service design agency. They not only offer superior interior design services, but architectural designs as well. Their work spans from corporate buildings to residential work, and are also very ranked very high from many design magazines.

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HBA

6. Hirsch Bender Associates

Hirsch Bender Associates, commonly referred to as HBA, is another highly recognized American interior design firm on our list. Headquartered out of Santa Monica, HBA’s portfolio is extremely rich and diverse. They provide their design services to hotels, corporations, residential buildings, restaurants, and much more. Their work ranges from conservative interior designs, to more cutting-edge and modern looking rooms.

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HOK

5. HOK

Established in St. Louis in 1955, HOK quickly became of of the leading design firms in not only the United States, but the entire world. They are the fifth largest interior design firm in the United States, making their portfolio extremely diverse. The company is best known for their architectural work, however their interior design is also class-leading.

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Callison

4. Callison

From Seattle, Callison is another major design firm on our list. The company went from a small design firm in 1975, to a large company that operates globally. They offer a range in services and provide work for corporate, healthcare, personal, and private projects.

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SOm

3. SOM

While they were originally established as an architecture company in 1936, SOM has now grown extremely large over the years and offers a range of interior design services. The company actually helped design the tallest building on the planet, the Burj Khalifa. Their clientele list ranges from premium hotels to sport complexes, and their work is extremely high quality.

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NBJJ

2. NBJJ

Operating out of Seattle, NBJJ is now a global architecture and design firm that is one of the more profitable and praised firms in America. Like the other companies, they offer a range on service and their interior design focuses on creativity, functionality, and sustainability.

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Gensler

1. Gensler

Established in 1965 in San Francisco, Gensler is one of the most prominent American design firms. Their work and services span from architecture design and interior design to urban planning and brand design.  This full-service firm saw a very profitable year in 2014 and their work can be seen throughout the world.

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Written by Sebastian Hensiek

From Philadelphia, Sebastian is a fan of music, writing, art, and entertainment.