The Business of Good Design

Your Trusted Expert that Provides Creative, Comprehensive, and Successful Interiors
​Hi, I am Sonia, owner and principle designer at Sonia Barney Design. With a Bachelors degree in interior design, I have spent the last 16 years honing my craft while working as a cabinetry designer in a high-end firm kitchen and bath firm in Scottsdale, Arizona, designing for friends and family, and while teaching interior design part time at Brigham Young University Idaho. It wasn’t until my special needs children were able to go to school that I realized I was beyond ready to open my own design firm. Sonia Barney Design was born in 2015 and has steadily grown, now with several wonderful employees and numerous completed projects. We are thrilled to be a leading design firm in East Idaho that specializes in residential and commercial interiors. 
​Sonia Barney Design,
​your Full-Service Interior Design Firm specializing space planning, cabinetry design, finish selections, kitchens, baths, furniture and furnishings. Our goal is to create modern and fun homes that reflect the unique characteristics and passions of each of our clients.

the SBD Design Process

Let us help make your home more "you" than you could have imagined.

Testimonials

“Money well spent to increase your return on investment with your real estate. Will be using her again and again!” – R.B. 
“Sonia is excellent to work with, she has great design ideas and is extremely organized and knowledgeable.” – D. D. 
​“Sonia was superb! Great taste on design and great to work with! I highly recommend her to anyone needing design help.”  – J.W.

I know what your thinking...

Why would pay someone so much to help me pick paint colors and pillows? 
​What you are thinking is that I am a decorator – someone who specializes in furniture and decor. True, I do interior furnishings and color selection, but a professional Interior Designer is so much more. Think of us as interior architects. We no only understand how best to layout the living room furniture, but we understand the structural and mechanical systems of a home so we can discuss solutions not visable yet. We specialize in cabinetry design with custom solutions that fit your unique needs. From initial space planning to the final piece of art, we can visualize and bring a whole new space to life.
I'll save the money and do it myself.
​I hear it all the time. Don’t get me wrong, some people that aren’t designers have the eye for design and can put things together. But it still takes time and your time has value. What would take you 100 hours to learn and decide may only take me 10. I have spent the last 20 years studying and working as an interior designer. You are hiring someone who knows the industry, knows the pitfalls and go-to solutions, and can efficiently stear you in the right direction so you don’t unintentionally make expensive mistakes. Quite simply, design is our super power and we love it! Let us take that stress off your plate so you are free to use your time doing what you love. 
I'll just use my contractor to select the interior finishes and lighting. 
​Contractors are wonderful and essential in this business especially when it comes to large remodels or new homes. But their time is best spent coordinating with subcontractors, getting correct permits, and ensuring the project is completed safely and correctly. Just like there are specialities in the medical industry, there are specialities in the construction industry. You wouldn’t have a dermatologist work on your heart, and you shouldn’t have a contractor make all your interior design selections. We each have our different skill sets we have trained and studied for. If you are looking for hands-on design development and a tailormade solution, your best bet is always a skilled designer. 

Try us out for a low-cost initial consultation

Still nervous if I am the right fit for you? Our process includes a quick 15 minute phone call to answer basic questions and then a low-cost Initial Consultation. No strings attached.  

​For just $250*, the Initial Consultatation includes 1-2 hours of in-person design consultation. Not only will I learn more about you and your needs, we will start brainstorming solutions for your space. Then you will receive a custom quote for your unique project scope. At that point you can decide if you want to continue with additional design services.
*Additional fee for out-of-town Initial Consultations. 

Set up your introductory phone call

See how we can make the most out of your space with this complimentary 15 minute phone call.