Design Build Contractors in New Jersey
From Ideas to Install, Handled by Our Team.
Designed for High-Traffic Spaces, Built for Daily Use
Design Alternatives is New Jersey’s premier design-build firm. We don’t just design with style, we design with purpose. Our interiors are crafted for the realities of daily use, high foot traffic, and real operational needs. Whether it’s a community clubhouse, medical office, or boutique hospitality venue, our integrated design-build approach ensures your space performs just as well as it looks.
We combine strategy, creativity, and construction expertise to deliver interior renovations that are beautiful, durable, and on-brand without the stress of juggling multiple vendors.
With over 5 million square feet of designed interiors across New Jersey, we understand how to design and build spaces that serve people, residents, guests, staff, and tenants, while protecting your bottom line and elevating your brand.
Essex & Sussex
See How Strategy and Design Come to Life – Our Past Projects
Tailored Interiors for High-Impact Commercial & Residential Spaces
At Design Alternatives, we bring new life to lobbies, dining areas, fitness centers, offices, event spaces, and more. Our work spans across senior living, healthcare, hospitality, and professional environments each tailored to the people who use it and the brand it represents.
Interior Design & Space Planning
We design functional, engaging layouts that align with your operational goals and brand personality optimized for both usability and impact.
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E)
Our NJ-based team sources and manages commercial-grade furnishings that reflect your aesthetic while standing up to daily wear.
Construction Management
We oversee every detail, including timelines, contractors, and logistics, so your design-build project moves efficiently from demo to final walkthrough.
Cosmetic Refreshes to Full Renovations
Whether it’s new finishes or a full interior overhaul, we scale our services to meet your scope, budget, and desired guest or tenant experience.
Areas We Serve Throughout New Jersey
- Cherry Hill
- Clifton
- Edison
- Elizabeth
- Hamilton
- Jersey City
- Lakewood
- Newark
- Paterson
- Toms River
- Trenton
- Woodbridge
Where Timeless Design Meets Total Accountability: Why Us?
We’re more than just design-build contractors; we’re your long-term project partners. We balance aesthetics and efficiency, solve problems before they escalate, and deliver exactly what we say we will. That’s why our clients include some of New Jersey’s most respected senior living providers, healthcare groups, hotel operators, HOAs, and business owners.
Regency at Monroe
Complete Design-Build Services
One team handles everything so there are fewer delays, no disconnects, and one clear line of accountability. From the first sketch to the final install, our integrated approach means you get design, procurement, and construction oversight under one roof, streamlining decisions and minimizing surprises.
Over 5 Million Square Feet Designed
With three decades of commercial interiors under our belt, we bring seasoned insight and dependable execution to every project. Our deep experience across senior living, healthcare, hospitality, and professional spaces gives us the versatility to adapt quickly and solve challenges before they impact your timeline or vision.
Timeless Designs On Time & On Budget
We combine smart sourcing and strategic planning to create spaces that look great today and work well for years to come. Our team is known for delivering elevated interiors that respect your budget without compromising on design integrity, functionality, or long-term durability.
Prioritizing Functionality & Community in Every Build
From resident lounges to reception desks, we create spaces that bring people together and hold up to the demands of everyday use. We think beyond finishes, designing interiors that encourage connection, support daily operations, and reflect the values of the people who use them.
Client Experiences That Speak for Themselves
With a 75% repeat client rate, we’re proud to be the trusted design-build partner organizations return to, project after project.
Yet, another thank you for the professional, highly qualified teams you bought in to do the physical work. They were efficient, did exceptional work, were impeccable in their craftsmanship, each highly capable in their areas of expertise. Our management was totally impressed throughout the renovation project. All teams were aware of the importance of safety, cleanliness, and being respectful.
Renee Comack
Regency at Monroe Board Trustee
The Design-Build Process: From Concept to Completion
We act in our client’s best interest, always. That means delivering not just standout spaces, but a standout experience along the way. Our design-build process is transparent, collaborative, and flexible, so you always know where your project stands.
Discovery
Design
Procurement & Planning
Installation & Execution
Handoff & Support
We Make Interior Renovations Simple and Strategic
You shouldn’t have to choose between great design and smooth execution. At Design Alternatives, we bring both on every project, for every client. Let’s turn your vision into a space that looks right, works hard, and lasts.