Women-Owned & Operated Design Studio

Inspired design, beautifully built.

We're a women-owned and operated studio that designs your kitchen, bathroom, or whole-home renovation and manages it ourselves, from first sketch to final walkthrough — one dedicated team, one clear plan, zero guesswork.

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Navy kitchen renovation with brass pendant lighting and marble island, from a By Grace Design Studio project
On Time, On Budget

92% of our projects finish within the originally quoted budget and timeline.

The Problem With Most Renovations

A well-run renovation shouldn't require you to become its project manager.

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One project, no single point of contact.

Homeowners are left coordinating between a designer, a contractor, and multiple subcontractors on their own — so when something goes wrong, responsibility gets divided instead of resolved.

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Budgets that expand without warning.

The original quote can climb well beyond what was agreed to when change orders aren't tracked, approved, and communicated before the work happens.

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Timelines with no clear owner.

Permits, materials, and trade scheduling routinely slip when no one is directly accountable for the calendar — leaving homeowners to chase updates themselves.

One team. One relationship. A plan that actually holds.

We started this studio because we believe a renovation should feel personal — not like you've been handed off to a project number. We pair thoughtful design with hands-on project management ourselves, so the same team who falls in love with your space alongside you is the one making sure it's built right.

  • 01A direct line to our team for the life of your project — not a call center
  • 02Fixed-scope proposals with change orders approved by you, in writing, before work begins
  • 03Weekly progress updates with photos, so you're never left wondering what's happening
  • 04Trade partners we've worked with for years and trust like family — not a rotating cast
  • 05Design and project oversight under one roof, so nothing gets lost in translation
What We Do

Design, consulting, and project management — done personally.

We're not a construction crew, and we're not a faceless agency, either. We're the women-owned team that plans your project, hand-picks the trades who'll bring it to life, and stays close to every detail so it's built the way we designed it — TOGETHER.

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Interior Design

Full space planning, materials, lighting, and furnishing — a cohesive design concept before a single wall comes down, so every downstream decision is faster and less stressful.

Start a Design Project
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Design Consultations

Not ready for a full renovation? Book a working session with our team to get an honest, professional eye on layout, finishes, or a specific problem room before you commit to anything.

Book a Consultation
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Project Management

We run point on permits, scheduling, trade coordination, and budget tracking, so you have one accountable team to talk to instead of five disconnected vendors to chase.

Get Project Support
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Kitchen Remodel Design & Management

We design the layout, cabinetry, counters, and appliance plan around how you actually cook and live — then manage every trade from demo to final install, on a fixed scope and honest timeline.

Plan Your Kitchen
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Bathroom Remodel Design & Management

From a primary suite retreat to an efficient guest bath refresh, we design the space and manage waterproofing, tile, fixtures, and finish work with the same care we'd give our own home.

Plan Your Bathroom
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Whole-Home Renovation Management

Multi-room projects designed and phased thoughtfully so your home stays livable, your budget stays visible, and your finishes stay consistent room to room.

Discuss Your Home
How It Works

A clear process, from first call to final walkthrough.

No surprises, no vague timelines — you'll know exactly what happens next at every stage.

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Discover

A free, unhurried conversation where we get to know your space, your budget, and how you actually want to live in it. You leave with a realistic sense of scope and cost — and a real team you can picture working with.

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Design

We develop layouts, material selections, and a fixed-scope proposal alongside you. Nothing moves forward until you've seen it, understood it, and approved the full plan.

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Manage

We hire and oversee permits, trades, and scheduling day to day, with weekly updates so you always know exactly where things stand — no surprises, no vanishing act.

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Deliver

A final walkthrough together, punch-list resolution, and a completed space that matches what we designed — on budget, on schedule, and still feeling like you.

Why Clients Trust Us

The proof is in how the project actually goes.

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From our first walkthrough, it was clear they'd actually listened — the layout they proposed solved problems we hadn't even fully put into words yet. When a tile order fell through three weeks in, they'd already lined up a backup before telling us, so our timeline never moved. It's the first time a renovation has felt like it was being handled, not just done.

S. HarriottKitchen Remodel, Alexandria, VA
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I'd been through a renovation with another company before, and this was a completely different experience. Every Friday, a photo update and a two-line note on where things stood — no chasing anyone down, no surprises on the invoice. The bathroom itself turned out more beautiful than what we'd pictured, and it came in right on budget.

R. WangPrimary Bath Remodel, Frederick, MD
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We talked to three firms before choosing this team, and it was the right call. With one point of contact for the kitchen, the guest bath, and our home office, nothing got lost between rooms. The finishes actually flow together because one team was thinking about the whole house, not just one piece of it.

K. BrownWhole-Home Renovation, Germantown, MD
Fixed-Scope Contracts Single Point of Contact Weekly Progress Updates Vetted Trade Partners
Our Work

Recent projects, room by room.

A selection of kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces.

White kitchen renovation with quartz island and crystal chandelier
Kitchen Remodel
White kitchen with dark island seating and rich wood flooring
Kitchen Remodel
White kitchen renovation with decorative tile backsplash
Kitchen Remodel
White kitchen with granite island and black pull-down faucet
Kitchen Remodel
Navy kitchen renovation with brass pendant lighting and island
Kitchen Remodel
Slate-blue kitchen with vaulted ceiling and mosaic tile backsplash
Kitchen Remodel
Navy kitchen and dining area with statement art print
Kitchen Remodel
White kitchen renovation in progress with glass-front upper cabinets
Kitchen Remodel
White kitchen with teal island, wire pendant lights, and stainless refrigerator
Kitchen Remodel
Warm gray kitchen sink with brass fixtures and subway tile backsplash
Kitchen Remodel
Charcoal kitchen cabinetry with stone backsplash and pendant lighting
Kitchen Remodel
White kitchen with large island, barstool seating, and globe pendant lights
Kitchen Remodel
Gray kitchen with black undermount sink and picture window
Kitchen Remodel
Living room with black shiplap fireplace and TV wall, gallery wall, and neutral sectional
Living Space Design
Bedroom with black vertical-slat accent wall and brass chandelier
Living Space Design
Living room with black fireplace and TV wall flanked by wood slat shelving
Living Space Design
Black geometric accent wall in a stairway landing
Living Space Design
Aerial exterior view of a stone and shingle estate home with landscaped grounds
Living Space Design
Curved staircase with wrought-iron railing and chandelier
Living Space Design
Sunroom home office with tray ceiling, tufted sectional, and wall of windows
Living Space Design
Hallway with wrought-iron wall art and rich wood flooring
Living Space Design
Sitting room with round upholstered sofa, baby grand piano, and bay windows
Living Space Design
Charcoal vertical-slat accent wall with view to wooded backyard
Living Space Design
Basement game room with foosball and air hockey tables
Living Space Design
Glam media room with crushed velvet sectional and black walls
Living Space Design
Glam bedroom sitting nook with upholstered daybed and arched window
Living Space Design
Foyer with curved staircase and rich wood flooring
Living Space Design
Media room with mounted TV wall and tufted ottoman
Living Space Design
Curved built-in bookshelves and media library with chandelier
Living Space Design
Wet bar with mirrored backsplash and granite countertops
Living Space Design
Wet bar with vintage-style signage and granite countertops
Living Space Design
Twilight exterior view of the stone and brick estate home with warm interior lighting
Living Space Design
Black-ceilinged bathroom with white subway tile tub surround
Bathroom Remodel
Freestanding soaking tub with dark vanity and round mirrors
Bathroom Remodel
Navy vanity with crystal sconces and round mirrors
Bathroom Remodel
Marble shower with brass body jets and pebble floor
Bathroom Remodel
Black marble bathroom with backlit round mirror
Bathroom Remodel
Powder room with backlit oval mirror and marble-look flooring
Bathroom Remodel
Modern gray tile shower with pendant lighting
Bathroom Remodel
Navy powder room with patterned tile floor
Bathroom Remodel
Black cabinetry double vanity with marble floor
Bathroom Remodel
Taupe bathroom with glass shower and wood vanity
Bathroom Remodel
Cream bathroom with double vanity and crystal chandelier
Bathroom Remodel
Marble bathroom renovation with dual rain shower and freestanding tub
Freestanding soaking tub with marble surround and picture window
Meet Jenny

Interior design has been Jenny's passion since long before it was her career — and it shows in every room we touch.

Jenny has always been the person rearranging furniture for fun, noticing the exact right pendant light in someone else's kitchen, and mentally redesigning a room within minutes of walking into it. That love for spaces — how they feel, how they function, how good design can genuinely change the way you live in your own home — is what pulled her into interior design in the first place, and it's still what gets her out the door for a 7am site visit.

But she also saw the same frustration play out again and again in the industry: renovations don't usually fail because of bad design — they fail because of bad coordination. Beautiful plans get lost in miscommunication between designers and contractors, and homeowners end up managing a project they never wanted to manage, treated like a job number instead of a person.

So she built the studio she wished existed — a women-owned and operated team responsible for the whole thing, from the first floor plan to the final walkthrough, hiring and personally overseeing trade partners we trust like family. We've since had the privilege of guiding 500+ homeowners through their kitchen, bathroom, and whole-home renovations, and we still show up to every single one the same way: a plan you actually understand, a budget you can trust, and a project we care about as much as if it were our own home.

Today, we serve Frederick, MD and the surrounding area, and we keep our project list small on purpose — so every client gets real attention from our team, not a rotating cast of subcontractors.

Jenny Liu Founder, By Grace Design Studio
Let's Talk About Your Space

Start with a free, no-pressure consultation.

Tell us about your project and we'll follow up within one business day to schedule a call or an in-home visit. No obligation, no pressure — just an honest look at scope, timeline, and budget.

Email hello@bygracedesignstudio.com
Phone 240-873-2805
Studio Frederick, MD · Serving the surrounding area
Hours Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm · Consultations by appointment

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