Expert Commercial Interior Design
Over 30 years specializing in
Senior Living, Hospitality & Professional Spaces
Get a Clear Budget Before You Commit
From concept to completion
We manage every phase of your interior renovation—from the first idea to final installation. We handle:
Interior Design & Space Planning
Functional, visually striking layouts tailored to your goals and brand.
Furniture & Art Sales
Sourcing and managing durable, stylish pieces from top commercial vendors.
Construction Management
We handle vendors, timelines, and execution for a seamless, stress-free build.
Cosmetic Refreshes to Full Renovations
Scalable solutions—from finish updates to full space transformations.
At Design Alternatives, we take a business-minded approach to every project — ensuring your investment aligns with immediate goals while delivering long-term value. Our designs are built to last, combining durability, style, and smart budget allocation to maximize your return.
What Our Clients Say
Get a Clear Budget Before You Commit
No guesswork. No pressure. Just real numbers.
We created the Conceptual Budget after hearing one thing over and over from clients: “We just don’t know what this will cost.” Traditional consultations often fall short—so we designed a better first step.
With a short site visit and a few key project details, we’ll deliver a high-level budget range covering design, furnishings, and construction—typically within 3 weeks. It’s a low-risk, high-value way to align your scope with your budget and secure funding approval with confidence.
Why It’s Valuable
No Surprises
Get a realistic estimate before investing time or resources
Shareable & Professional
Ideal for internal planning and decision-making
Quick & Simple
Just a 1–2 hour visit and basic project inputs
Fully Aligned
Make sure your budget and vision are in sync
Industries We Serve
Residential Communities
Modernize your clubhouse to keep communities vibrant, support resident engagement, and boost home resale value.
Hospitality
Custom designs for hotels, restaurants, and banquet spaces—blending style, function, and technology to maximize guest experience and ROI.
Senior Living
Comfortable, community-focused spaces for CCRCs—enhancing resident wellbeing while supporting facility operations.
Professional & Medical Offices
Designed to reflect the premium brand you’re building—sophisticated, intentional, and aligned.
One Contractor. One Contract. Total Accountability.
We manage every stage of your commercial fit-out with precision, collaboration, and accountability. Our process is designed to keep projects on schedule, budgets under control, and your vision front and center—so you can focus on your business while we transform your space.
Define
Design
Procurement & Planning
Installation & Execution
Close-Out & Support
From 1989 to Today: The Design Alternatives Story
What began at a kitchen table has grown into one of New Jersey’s most experienced and trusted interior design-build firms. Design Alternatives was founded on a simple but ambitious promise: to guide projects from concept to completion, all under one roof. That promise has held steady through 35+ years, hundreds of commercial spaces, and more than five million square feet of space designed.
We’ve designed the spaces people live, work, and gather—including senior living communities, healthcare clinics, hospitality brands, office spaces, and active adult communities.
Meet The Team Behind Your Interior Design Project
Chris Welch
CEO & Principal
Keri Tickle
Lead Interior Designer
Kelly Lipfert
Procurement & Operations Manager
George McGuire
Construction Manager
Will Cunningham
Project Success Manager
Lorraine Kuldanek
Staff Interior Designer
Merielle Jurlina
Staff Interior Designer
Anne Johnston
Senior Relationship Manager
Pedro Gutierrez
Senior Accountant
Noel Miñoza
Business Operations Analyst
Design That Supports Growth
– Let’s Talk
When you partner with Design Alternatives, you will enjoy the expertise of one of NJ’s most recognized commercial interior design teams and the efficiencies afforded by having your entire project completed all in one place.
Let’s create a space that strengthens your brand, supports your users, and stands the test of time.
