What We Offer
Space Planning
Our Space Planning service provides you with detailed architectural drawings that are scaled to help you envision the flow of your room or entire home. Let us help you create a space that is both functional and beautiful.
Interior Design
Our Interior Design Service offers a comprehensive approach to transforming your space. From selecting furniture, paint, flooring, tile, fixtures and more, we take care of all the details to create a beautiful and functional design that suits your style and needs.
Custom Kitchen & Cabinetry Designs
Our custom kitchen design service offers personalized solutions to design your dream kitchen. We also offer designs for custom vanities and furniture. We tailor to your unique style and needs. You will receive drawings with all the details specified and to scale for our in-house builder to create or you can bring them to your own contractor. Let us help you create a functional and beautiful space that you'll love for years to come.
Wall Elevations & Details
Wall Elevations is a service that provides detailed drawings of your space, allowing you to see exactly what the area will look like before it is built. You will receive 2D drawings that make it easy for your contractor to follow so nothing is miscommunicated or confused. A picture is worth a thousand words.
What else can we do for you...
We can also help you with home organization, room facelifts, project management, exterior/patio designs, commercial spaces and more.
Contact us to discuss your project.
About
I have been an interior and architectural designer for over 21 years. I have experience in many different types of projects from personal homes, commerical offices, community centers, retail, and more. I am very passionate about design and creating beautiful places. The little details are very important to me and making sure the space is exactly as it should be.
Megan & Ryan
Working with Candace of Combine Designs was the best decision we made during our remodel. She designed and managed our kitchen renovation, primary bathroom remodel and new flooring throughout the entire house. The results are beyond what we could have imagined. Candace is incredibly talented and has an amazing eye for design—she sees possibilities and has a vision I never would have been able to come up with on my own.
We originally never thought we’d hire a designer. We started with just a consultation to help us choose new flooring, and her consulting rates were very reasonable. Even in that initial consult, she made the process feel manageable and clear when we were completely overwhelmed by decisions. That quickly led us to ask her to manage the entire project, and we are so glad we did.
Candace was wonderful to work with from start to finish. She is creative, organized, thoughtful, considerate and experienced. We felt confident in her abilities. It was so nice to have her expertise throughout the process. She came up with options for us and handled contractors and vendors on our behalf. Our home turned out better than we ever expected, and we truly could not be happier. I cannot recommend Candace and Combine Designs highly enough.
Mary
I am very pleased to offer my strongest recommendation for Candace McNellis, who served as an interior designer for our custom home built in the countryside of Placer County, California.
From the outset, Candace demonstrated an exceptional ability to balance creativity with execution. She brought strong project-management skills to a complex custom build, keeping the work organized, coordinated, and moving forward while navigating multiple contractors, artisans, and vendors. Through her deep industry relationships, she consistently secured fine craftsmanship, high-quality materials, and excellent pricing—delivering real value without compromising quality.
Just as important was her approach to working with us as clients. I would describe myself as a slower decision-maker when it comes to interior design, yet she was consistently patient, thoughtful, and generous with her time. She explained options clearly, translated design concepts into practical choices, and guided decisions in a way that felt supportive rather than directive. She kept momentum without ever being pushy—a rare skill that made the entire process far more enjoyable.
Creatively, she brought ideas that elevated the home while remaining tasteful and restrained, always honoring the character and intent of the design rather than imposing a personal style. Logistically, she was timely, proactive, and calm under pressure, which built trust and confidence throughout the project.
On a personal level, she was simply a pleasure to work with. She brought warmth, humor, and genuine enthusiasm to the process, making what could have been a stressful experience feel collaborative and fun. Her communication was clear, her judgment sound, and her focus always client-centered.
I would not hesitate to recommend Candace to anyone seeking an interior designer who combines creativity, professionalism, budget awareness, and exceptional client care. Any client would be fortunate to have her guiding their project.