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About Us

Better By Design LLC is a Charleston-based residential design firm specializing in whole-home and room-specific renovations. We do one thing most firms don't: we resolve every design decision on paper — with photo-realistic 3D renderings — before construction ever begins.

Our process runs in four phases: design and 3D visualization, construction budgeting, interior design and material procurement, and project oversight. That structure eliminates the guesswork that drives up costs and creates change orders — giving clients a clear picture of the finished result before committing to construction.

We're also a resource for builders and remodelers — not a competitor. When your prospect doesn't have plans, we take the hardest part off your plate: the sale. We engage the client, develop their design, and build commitment to a specific vision. When it's time to price construction, we bring you back in — often with no competitive bidding.

By the time your client reaches the construction phase, they've seen their project in photo-realistic 3D and aligned on a realistic budget. No sticker shock. No restarts.

With 15+ years of experience and 180+ completed projects — including features in Charleston Home + Design Magazine — we bring a track record builders can stand behind.

We're proud members of the Charleston Home Builders Association. If you have prospects without plans, let's talk about how we can work together.

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Michael Pope & Mary Gerard

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