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title: Commercial Interior Design in Los Angeles
description: Commercial interior design in Los Angeles and San Diego: restaurants, retail, offices and hospitality, designed and visualized in 3D before build-out.
url: https://vividlybuilt.com/services/commercial-interior-design
type: service
updated: 2026-10-18
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Service · Commercial

# Commercial interior design, seen before build-out.

*Restaurants, retail, offices and hospitality spaces designed and walked in 3D, so owners, landlords and contractors agree before the money is spent.*

## In commercial work, time is rent.

Every week a commercial space sits under construction costs rent and lost revenue, and every late change pushes opening day. Commercial interior design has to look right and also get through landlord review, health and building plan check, and a contractor's bid without surprises.

    Vividly Built designs commercial interiors in a true-to-scale 3D model. Owners and investors see the finished space in photoreal renderings, landlords approve from the same images, and contractors price from drawings and a walkthrough instead of guessing. Our [Sherman Oaks retail store](https://vividlybuilt.com/projects/luxury-retail-interior-sherman-oaks) went from start to sign-off in five weeks and was built with zero change orders.

## What owners get from a 3D-first process.

### Faster approvals
Landlords, partners and investors approve from photoreal images instead of reading plans.

### Tighter bids
Contractors price a design they can see, which reduces allowances and contingency padding.

### Fewer field changes
Fixtures, finishes and back-of-house layouts are resolved before construction, not during it.

### Marketing from day one
The same renderings work for leasing, pre-opening social posts and press before the space is built.

### Operational layouts
Customer flow, staff paths and storage are tested in 3D so the space works on a busy day.

### One model, every trade
Lighting, millwork, signage and FF&E are coordinated in a single model.

## Commercial work by type.

- [Restaurant Interior Design](https://vividlybuilt.com/services/restaurant-design)
- [Luxury Retail Design](https://vividlybuilt.com/services/retail-design)
- [Office & Tenant Improvement](https://vividlybuilt.com/services/office-tenant-improvement)
- [Boutique Hotel & Hospitality](https://vividlybuilt.com/services/hospitality-design)
- [Cafe & Coffee Shop Design](https://vividlybuilt.com/services/cafe-coffee-shop-design)
- [Multifamily & Amenity Spaces](https://vividlybuilt.com/services/multifamily)
- [3D Rendering for Developers](https://vividlybuilt.com/3d-architectural-rendering)
- [Digital Construction](https://vividlybuilt.com/services/digital-construction)

## Build-out costs we publish.

Planning ranges from our cost guides, per square foot of construction. Each guide explains what drives the spread.

| Space type | Typical range (LA) | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Office tenant improvement | $40–$350+ / sf | Office TI cost in LA |
| Restaurant build-out | $150–$750+ / sf | Restaurant build-out cost |
| Retail build-out | $100–$1,500+ / sf | Retail build-out cost |
| Cafe and coffee shop | See guide | Cafe build-out cost |

Also see the LA commercial build-out cost index and the guides for San Diego and Orange County.

## Commercial spaces we have designed.

- [Luxury Retail Interior, Sherman Oaks](https://vividlybuilt.com/projects/luxury-retail-interior-sherman-oaks): Luxury retail store. Five weeks to sign-off, zero change orders.
- [Luxury Real Estate Office, Los Angeles](https://vividlybuilt.com/projects/luxury-real-estate-office-los-angeles): Luxury real estate office and coworking space.

## How a commercial project runs.

1. **Brief and lease.** We review the space, the lease work letter and the brand before design begins.
2. **Plan and model.** Layouts for customers, staff and back-of-house are tested in 3D.
3. **Design and visualize.** Finishes, lighting, fixtures and signage are designed and rendered for owner and landlord approval.
4. **Document and bid.** Contractors price from drawings and the walkthrough, which tightens bids.
5. **Build and open.** We support construction and procurement through opening day.

## Questions about commercial interiors.

### What kinds of commercial spaces do you design?

Restaurants, cafes, retail stores, offices and tenant improvements, boutique hotels and hospitality, and multifamily amenity spaces, mainly in Los Angeles and San Diego.

### Can renderings help with landlord approval and investors?

Yes. Photoreal renderings and 360° tours from the same model are often used for landlord sign-off, investor decks and pre-opening marketing.

### How much does a commercial build-out cost?

It varies widely by type: roughly $40–$350+ per square foot for office tenant improvements, $150–$750+ for restaurants and $100–$1,500+ for retail in Los Angeles. Our sector cost guides break each one down.

### Do you work with our contractor?

Yes. Our drawings and walkthrough are made so any qualified commercial contractor can price and build from them.

### How fast can you design a commercial space?

It depends on size and approvals. Our Sherman Oaks retail store took five weeks from start to sign-off.

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Tell us about the space, the lease timeline and the brand. We'll come back with scope, schedule and an honest read on budget. Get an estimate: https://vividlybuilt.fillout.com/quickstart · Call (310) 776-5480 · info@vividlybuilt.com