How much does kitchen design cost in the Chapin and Columbia, South Carolina area?

Design fees vary with the scope of the project. A focused refresh of finishes and lighting is a different engagement than a full custom kitchen with new cabinetry and layout changes. After an initial consultation, you will receive a clear proposal outlining the design fee and what it includes.

Do you design small kitchens?

Yes. Small kitchen interior design is some of the most rewarding work we do, because thoughtful planning has an outsized impact in a compact space. Many small kitchens can be transformed through cabinetry, lighting and layout refinements alone.

Do you work with builders and contractors?

Yes. We regularly collaborate with builders and remodelers across the Midlands, providing detailed drawings and specifications and remaining available throughout construction.

What areas do you serve?

Alexander Classic Interiors is based in Chapin and serves Lake Murray, Lexington, Newberry, Columbia and the greater Midlands, with select projects extending to the South Carolina coast.

How long does a kitchen design project take?

Design typically takes six to twelve weeks depending on scope, with construction timelines set by the contractor.

Kitchen Designer in Chapin, South Carolina

Kitchen Design by an Interior Architect

Classic, custom kitchen design for homes in Chapin, Lake Murray and across the Midlands of South Carolina.

The kitchen is where a home tells the truth about how you live. It is where mornings begin, where guests gather no matter how lovely the living room may be, and where families return at the end of every day. Alexander Classic Interiors designs kitchens in Chapin and the Lake Murray area that honor that role, blending classical proportion with the ease of everyday life in South Carolina. Led by Savannah-Rose Alexander, a UCLA-trained interior architect, the studio approaches kitchen design the way an architect approaches a building: with careful attention to light, flow, sightlines and structure before a single finish is selected. The result is a kitchen that feels inevitable, as though it had always belonged to the house.

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CREDENTIALS & AFFILIATIONS

Trained to the Highest Standard

Alexander Classic Interiors is also proud to be affiliated with the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, the leading organization dedicated to the study and practice of classical design. Together, these credentials reflect a commitment to the enduring principles of proportion, craft and beauty, applied to the most hardworking room in the home.

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Classically trained at UCLA

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High-end kitchen design in Chapin, Lake Murray and across South Carolina

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Portfolio work spanning North America

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OUR SERVICES

Exquisite Kitchen Design Services

Whether you are renovating a galley kitchen in an established Chapin neighborhood, designing a kitchen for a new construction home, or reimagining the heart of a Lake Murray lake house, every project receives the same architectural rigor.

Full Kitchen Design.

Complete design direction from layout and space planning through cabinetry, countertops, lighting, hardware and finishes, delivered as a cohesive vision your contractor can build from.
Space Planning and Layout.

Thoughtful reconfiguration of work zones, storage and circulation so the kitchen functions beautifully for the way your household actually cooks, entertains and lives.
Cabinetry and Millwork Design.

Custom cabinetry designed to the inch, never builder-grade, with the detail and craftsmanship suited to lake living and classic South Carolina homes.
Material and Finish Selection.

Curated selections for countertops, tile, plumbing fixtures, lighting and hardware, coordinated into a palette that suits both the home and its setting.
Builder and Contractor Collaboration.

Clear drawings, specifications and ongoing communication with your builder or remodeler so the design intent survives construction.
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Tell us about your kitchen. Whether you are in the early dreaming stage or ready to build, a consultation is the best first step.
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SMALL KITCHEN DESIGN

Small Kitchen Interior Design in Columbia, South Carolina

A small kitchen is not a limitation. It is a design brief. Some of the most beloved kitchens in Chapin and the surrounding Midlands are compact spaces where every decision earns its place. Small kitchen interior design rewards precision: cabinetry that reaches the ceiling, lighting layered to open the room, and storage engineered so that nothing is wasted. Alexander Classic Interiors brings their training in interior architecture to these projects, treating scale and proportion as tools rather than obstacles. If your kitchen feels cramped, dark or dated, a well-considered redesign can transform how the entire home lives, often without moving a single wall.

DESIGNED FOR LAKE LIVING

Kitchens for the Lake Murray Lifestyle

Life on Lake Murray asks something particular of a kitchen. It must welcome wet feet and weekend crowds, serve long summer evenings on the porch, and still feel refined when the house is quiet. Alexander Classic Interiors has made lake house design a signature of the studio, and that experience shapes every kitchen we design near the water. Durable, beautiful materials. Generous islands built for gathering. Sightlines that keep the cook connected to the view. These are the details that separate a kitchen designed for lake living from one that simply happens to be near a lake.

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Testimonials

“I cannot recommend Savannah highly enough! Not only does she have an amazing eye for design, she takes care of everything! She did a fabulous job of taking the style and inspiration photos I had and transforming the space into something I couldn't have even imagined. I would have been lost without her. Thank you for helping make my house feel like home!”

—Sondra S.
“Savannah supported us in the later stages of a remodel and was extremely helpful. Initially she helped us with furniture choices for the living room, dining room and kitchen. She also gave suggestions for small changes to the architectural plans that made a big impact with our happiness with the room.”

—Jim D.
"Cannot say enough about Savannah Alexander Design! She designed our Newport Coast home remodel...the attention to detail and interfacing with contractors and sub-contractors was fantastic. My husband and I are thrilled to utilize her talent ,and skills for our next home remodel in Santa Fe, New Mexico!"

—Kathryn Garson
"Savannah is absolutely amazing! She is such a joy to work with and is so knowledgeable. I have worked with Savannah on many projects for Stanford University. I am always at ease when working with her and know the job will go smoothly. She always takes such good care of me and my projects. I highly recommend her!"

—Amy Swanson
"Savannah helped my husband and I tackle a room with a challenging shape. She has a great eye and she made sure that everything was placed to maximize our space. We would work with her again!"

—Barbara Schweitzer
"Savannah turned my VERY old and worn rooms (2 baths and 1 living room) into beautiful, comfortable and practical living spaces. She's incredibly talented with a sense of technique that she tailors to both the individual's tastes and the home's style to create harmonious and functional space. She's also very careful to work within your budget and time constraints. She's an amazing professional."

—kathymcc49
"Savannah is an excellent interior designer and architect who is truly gifted and absolutely wonderful to work with. We worked with her to remodel the first floor of our colonial home. She completely transformed it from an outdated 1980s style into an elegant and sophisticated look that wowed everyone. Using her own words "I make the house breathe". She has a natural talent of knowing what looks good in each setting. A true perfectionist, she pays attention to the smallest details. She has excellent understanding of what her clients want which made working with her so easy and pleasant. Moreover, she did such a great job hand-holding us through the renovation process that we barely felt any inconvenience or stress as she really managed everything. She truly cares about her clients and we feel that she always has our best interest in heart and always there for us when we need her. She is one of a kind and truly the best in our opinion."

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WHY ALEXANDER CLASSIC INTERIORS

A Designer Trained in Interior Architecture

Savannah-Rose Alexander holds a Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture from UCLA, one of the most rigorous design programs in the country. Her portfolio spans projects in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Atlanta, and she now brings that experience home to Chapin, Lake Murray and communities across South Carolina. The studio is affiliated with the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, a commitment to the enduring principles of proportion, craftsmanship and classical design. When you work with Alexander Classic Interiors, you are working with a designer who understands not only how a kitchen should look, but how it should be built.

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WHAT IT IS LIKE TO WORK WITH US

The Kitchen Design Process

Every kitchen project begins with a conversation. We walk your space together, discuss how your household lives, and establish the scope, budget and timeline for the work ahead. From there, the process moves through concept development, detailed design and documentation, and selection of every material and fixture. You will always know what comes next, and you will never be handed a decision without the context to make it confidently. For clients building or remodeling, we remain involved through construction, answering questions from your contractor and protecting the design at every stage. Clients searching for a kitchen interior designer near me in the Chapin and Columbia, South Carolina area often tell us the same thing: they did not realize how much calmer a renovation could feel with the right designer leading it.

DEALERSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS

One of Three in South Carolina

Alexander Classic Interiors is an authorized dealer for Quality Custom Cabinetry, a Lancaster County, Pennsylvania workshop building bespoke cabinetry for the home and office. It is a distinction held by only three studios in the whole of South Carolina. Every kitchen, library and custom built-in is made to order rather than selected from a catalogue, which means cabinetry drawn to the exact proportions of the room it will occupy and finished to the standard that room deserves. For clients across Chapin and the Lake Murray area, it is the difference between cabinetry that fits and cabinetry that belongs.

How It Works

Discovery Call

It all starts with a conversation. The first step is to complete our contact form. Once we review your message, we’ll arrange a Discovery call. We will talk over the phone about your project and design goals.
Consultation

Our Design Consultation (in-person or virtual) allows us to create a profile of your project, review your space in detail, and provide you with an initial scope of work. After our consultation, we will prepare a proposal for your project and send it to you for review and signing.
Design Plan

We will prepare a comprehensive design plan based on what we have discussed at the consultation and present it to you for review. Design plans often require 10 days to prepare, and we’ll keep you updated as we move through the process. Your design plan will be refined prior to implementation.
Implementation

After our Design Presentation, we will make any revisions and reselections necessary based on your comments. We will place orders, handle the fulfillment logistics, and promptly take care of any issues that may arise. During this phase, we will coordinate directly with all tradespeople and begin any renovation, new build, or custom-build work.
Styling

As we approach the end of the project, we will prepare for and schedule our installation date - the Final Reveal. We will bring the furnishing items to your home, set up and style the space(s). Furniture, accessories, and decor will be placed according to our design plan and prepared for the final reveal.
Photography

Our professional interiors photographer will capture your space for our portfolio promptly after your project has been revealed. We will be careful to keep your information and the address of your project completely confidential. We take great pride in our work and look forward to showcasing your space.

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

Design fees vary with the scope of the project. A focused refresh of finishes and lighting is a different engagement than a full custom kitchen with new cabinetry and layout changes. After an initial consultation, you will receive a clear proposal outlining the design fee and what it includes, so there are no surprises.
Yes, and we love them. Small kitchen interior design is some of the most rewarding work we do, because thoughtful planning has an outsized impact in a compact space. Many small kitchens can be transformed through cabinetry, lighting and layout refinements alone.
Yes. We regularly collaborate with builders and remodelers across the Midlands, providing detailed drawings and specifications and remaining available throughout construction. If you do not yet have a contractor, we are happy to make introductions from our trusted network.
Alexander Classic Interiors is based in Chapin and serves Lake Murray, Lexington, Newberry, Columbia and the greater Midlands, with select projects extending to the South Carolina coast.
Design typically takes six to twelve weeks depending on scope, with construction timelines set by your contractor. During your consultation we will map out a realistic schedule for your specific project.