About + Process
“Designing architectural spaces are like puzzles to solve. The kind of puzzles that I enjoy figuring out for my clients.”
Nice to Meet You.
I started my design education in Interior Architecture & Design at the University of California Berkeley Extension, and earned a certificate in Kitchen & Bath Design from the Boston Architectural College after moving to the Boston area. In 2013, I launched Diane Burcz Interior Design and have been fortunate to work on projects in Boston, its surrounding suburbs, and Cape Cod.
In my own spaces I embrace elements like wood and concrete, textural fabrics such as linen and wool, and appreciate the craftsmanship of artisans, and the creativity of artists. I am drawn to midcentury modern and Scandinavian styles with their emphasis on clean, simple lines and natural materials, functionality but also their warmth and elegance.
I met my husband, Doug, at business school at Carnegie Mellon University and we moved several times for our post-MBA careers. Updating the older homes we purchased - me as designer and Doug as DIY carpenter and painter - ignited a shared interest in design and renovation. In 2015, Doug and I bought a fixer-upper in Provincetown that we could enjoy with our two kids before we lost Doug to cancer in 2017. My adult kids and I consider it our home base - where we enjoy spending time together with our beloved dog, Dory.
When I’m not collaborating with clients and industry partners, I’m usually in my kitchen baking or now planning updates to my condominium in Jamaica Plain - my latest design laboratory.
Dory in Provincetown
While my business has grown, I’ve been an active member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) and the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA).
Diane Burcz Interior Design Process
With a solid understanding of space planning and interior architecture, my design sensibility emphasizes clean lines, natural elements, texture and, just as important – commanding functionality.
Throughout the design process, I interpret my client’s personal taste and vision by proposing thoughtful combinations of elements and furnishings that work well together. My practice specializes in kitchens and baths, interior architecture, and expertly utilizes furniture and textiles in projects. I especially like creating site-specific furniture pieces and innovative solutions that improve the livability of my client’s home.
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:
STEP 1
Let’s talk! Our first contact is a phone conversation where we both ask questions and learn about one another and your project.
STEP 2
Meet & Greet. At our initial consultation, I will ask more questions and get an idea of the scope of your project. This will either be in person or virtual.
STEP 3
Design Proposal & Budget Discussion; Contract & Deposit. Measurements and photographs of the existing space taken.
STEP 4
Design Development & Schematics; Identification of one of DBID’s preferred contractors for input and construction bid. This is the final step of the design process where we fine tune the design and finalize materials, fixtures and finishes.
STEP 5
Construction documents organized and shared with contractor and subcontractors. Design phase concludes.
STEP 6
Onsite management by DBID to ensure integrity of design throughout the building process.
STEP 7
Completion of your project. Punch list. Professional photography shoot. Occupancy permit.
READY TO ENJOY YOUR NEWLY RENOVATED HOME.
Break out the champagne!
“What I loved about Diane’s work was how she blended the beauty of an older, classic structure with the clean lines of contemporary and practical design ideas. ”
“Diane helped us with interior design and project managing renovations for a historic mid-century property we purchased last summer. From the very beginning, she was professional, listened intently to our preferences and needs and incorporated them successfully in her final recommendations and design. Moreover, she worked well with the preservation society we had to convince on certain changes we wanted to make.
In particular, her design and execution of our new hall bathroom has received so many compliments!
We highly recommend Diane for any design project you have. She is wonderful to work with.”
“Diane’s imaginative design to convert an existing guest bedroom into a master bathroom was really the catalyst for us to complete an amazing project. Her incredible attention to dimension and detail, thoughtfulness about practical use and sense of color and flow resulted in a stunning bathroom which both the contractor and I love. She is easy to work with, listens carefully, and got us to think out of the box.”