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Design Alternatives Commercial Interiors from Concept to Completion With over 5 million square feet transformed, we create spaces that impress, perform, and add lasting value.

For over 35 years, Design Alternatives has helped New Jersey properties stand out with expertly designed commercial interiors. From concept to completion, we provide interior design, furnishings, and full-scale renovations for lobbies, clubhouses, lounges, and shared spaces.

At Crystal Point Yacht Club, the fireplace remains the focal point, but the lounge around it has a very different feel. ...
10/15/2026

At Crystal Point Yacht Club, the fireplace remains the focal point, but the lounge around it has a very different feel. Curved seating, a lighter palette and a new furniture arrangement changed how the room reads while keeping its architectural anchor.

This before and after shows how a hospitality refresh can give guests a more welcoming place to spend time beyond the ballroom. We bring the interior design, furnishings and project coordination together to make those spaces work as a whole.

Planning to refresh a venue or hospitality interior in New Jersey? Let’s talk.

The Monmouth’s lobby has room to breathe. Paneled walls, a central table and a few well-placed seats create a composed a...
10/14/2026

The Monmouth’s lobby has room to breathe. Paneled walls, a central table and a few well-placed seats create a composed arrival without filling every corner of the space.

At a residential property, even a modest common area can shape the daily experience of coming home or welcoming a visitor. We approach the scale, furnishings and details of each shared interior with that use in mind.

Planning to refresh your New Jersey property’s common spaces? Talk to Design Alternatives.

When a board starts planning a clubhouse refresh, cost is only one of the questions. The group also needs a decision pro...
10/13/2026

When a board starts planning a clubhouse refresh, cost is only one of the questions. The group also needs a decision process and a team that can coordinate design, furnishings and construction.

We’ve gathered some of the searches New Jersey community leaders make at the start of a project, from board involvement to budgeting and choosing a partner. A useful estimate starts with the scope and condition of your actual property, so bring those details into the conversation early.

What common space is your community thinking about refreshing?

At Essex & Sussex, this lobby seating area sits beside the main entry, giving residents and visitors a place to pause wi...
10/08/2026

At Essex & Sussex, this lobby seating area sits beside the main entry, giving residents and visitors a place to pause without interrupting the flow through the building. Pale upholstery, soft blue chairs and open sightlines make the larger arrival space feel welcoming.

A community lobby works hard every day. It makes a first impression, but it also has to serve the people who live there. We design shared interiors with both in mind.

Considering a lobby refresh for your New Jersey property? Let’s talk.

At Regency at Monroe, a sparse clubhouse corner became a bright bar and gathering point. This before & after shows the n...
10/07/2026

At Regency at Monroe, a sparse clubhouse corner became a bright bar and gathering point. This before & after shows the new shelving, a substantial counter and seating we added to improve the earlier space which offered little reason to stay.

A common-space refresh can do more than update the finishes. It can make a room more useful to the people who share it every day. We bring the design, furnishings and project coordination together to carry that change through.

Planning a clubhouse refresh in New Jersey? Let’s discuss your shared spaces.

An office fit-out starts with questions a floor plan alone can’t answer: what will it cost, how involved will the busine...
10/06/2026

An office fit-out starts with questions a floor plan alone can’t answer: what will it cost, how involved will the business owner need to be and who keeps design and construction aligned?

For New Jersey businesses, we bring interior design, furnishings and renovation coordination together. This carousel covers 4 searches we often hear from teams planning a new space, from budgeting to choosing the right project partner.

Planning a commercial fit-out? Tell us about the space you have in mind.

At Vassar Square, a long communal counter, smaller tables and lounge seating give this shared room several ways to be us...
10/01/2026

At Vassar Square, a long communal counter, smaller tables and lounge seating give this shared room several ways to be used. It can host a group without feeling too formal for an ordinary afternoon.

Community spaces work best when the layout supports both planned events and casual use. We bring interior design, furnishings and project coordination together to make those rooms practical and inviting.

Planning a common-space refresh in New Jersey? Talk to us about your property.

Boards don’t need every resident to approve every finish to run a thoughtful clubhouse refresh. The useful step is to de...
09/30/2026

Boards don’t need every resident to approve every finish to run a thoughtful clubhouse refresh. The useful step is to decide what input matters, when to collect it and who makes the final call.

These are 3 questions we hear from community boards: how to gather feedback, coordinate the moving parts and keep residents informed while work is underway. Clear roles and regular updates help keep decisions moving.

Planning a shared-space refresh in New Jersey? Tell us about your community.

Pull up a chair at Trama’s at One Willow. This dining room from our restaurant portfolio pairs tall windows and generous...
09/29/2026

Pull up a chair at Trama’s at One Willow. This dining room from our restaurant portfolio pairs tall windows and generous daylight with dark wood furnishings and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

For restaurant owners, the interior is part of the experience guests come for. We bring commercial interior design, furnishings and project coordination together to help create spaces that represent the business, from the dining room to the bar.

Planning a restaurant interior in New Jersey? Talk to us about your next space.

1 day left to register for our live webinar, 4 Tenant Improvement Gotchas to Avoid. Chris Welch of Design Alternatives a...
09/28/2026

1 day left to register for our live webinar, 4 Tenant Improvement Gotchas to Avoid. Chris Welch of Design Alternatives and Doug Twyman of Colliers are going live tomorrow, September 29 at 3 PM ET.

If your company is weighing a new office, relocation or a major renovation, we’ll cover 4 decisions that can affect the layout, total budget, TI allowance and move-in date. There will be time for live questions, and registrants will receive the recording afterward.

Register free: https://designalternatives.com/tia-webinar/

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3532 NJ-35 N
Lavallette, NJ
08735

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