D. P. Design + Assoc.

Our kitchen design service focuses on creating functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces tailored to your lifestyle. We help clients select optimal layouts, cabinetry, countertops, and appliances while using virtual reality tools to visualize the final result. With detailed blueprints and product specifications, we ensure seamless implementation by your chosen contractor.

We specialize in transforming outdated bathrooms into modern, accessible spaces. Our process includes space planning, fixture selection, and aging-in-place design considerations. Virtual reality visualization helps confirm design choices before construction, while detailed documentation ensures accurate execution by contractors.

Our home addition services cover everything from initial concept development to final design documentation. We help clients maximize space efficiency, integrate new structures with existing architecture, and navigate zoning requirements. Comprehensive plans ensure smooth construction and alignment with client priorities.

This service provides immersive 3D representations of proposed designs, allowing clients to experience spaces before construction. By identifying potential issues early, we reduce costly changes during building phases while ensuring design decisions match client expectations.

We offer expert advice in choosing finishes, fixtures, and materials that balance aesthetics, durability, and budget. Our industry knowledge helps clients make informed decisions while avoiding common selection pitfalls that could impact project outcomes.

With 39 years of experience in residential design, Diane specialized in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, home additions, and virtual reality visualization. Her client-focused approach emphasized clear communication, detailed planning, and leveraging technology to enhance project outcomes.

We specialize in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, home additions, virtual reality visualization, and comprehensive design planning for residential projects.

Our VR technology creates immersive 3D models, helping clients visualize final results before construction begins to ensure alignment with expectations.

Yes, we offer remote consultations and have experience supporting clients in long-distance projects with effective communication tools.

Yes, we provide expert guidance in choosing materials, fixtures, and finishes that balance aesthetics, functionality, and budget requirements.

Yes, we produce detailed, to-scale blueprints with specifications that contractors can directly implement without additional interpretation.

DP Design (Diane Plesset) helped to vision and bring into being the remodel of our Ocean house. She drew up beautiful virtual designs and blueprints, , knew all the best deals for quality materials, worked hand in hand with the contractor, helped us make decisions when we were stuck, and was always available for questions and brainstorming. Diane is professional and responsive, and always found us the best value. Were we to remodel again, she would be our first call. Thank you Diane and DP Design!

I highly recommend this designer. Every project I have partnered with Diane to work on has been a pleasure. Diane really listens to her clients wants and needs, takes this input and combines it with the space to really bring a design to life. Diane pays attention to detail and thinks through every aspect of the job, combine this with her prompt and thorough communication makes her a clients dream!

Hiring Diane was the best decision we made when it came time to remodel our kitchen. After listening carefully to what I wanted, she came up with a plan that more then met our needs. With her expertise, she came up with things that enhanced our kitchen more than I thought possible. Having Diane by my side reduced my stress level by leaps and bounds. Her experience and desire to get me the kitchen that I wanted, eliminated my annoying need to research the heck out of everything because I had such confidence and trust in her abilities, knowledge and know how.

Originally I came across Diane on Houzz by accident. I was so amazed by her before and after pictures, that I bookmarked her site on my computer for over 2 years. I wasn't going to call at first because I thought that it would be too expensive to hire her. However I loved pictures of her work so much, I thought what's the harm in finding out. I am so glad that I made that call. Hiring Diane actually ended up saving me money after I subtracted her fee. If you're on the fence about hiring a designer, you should definitely call Diane because you have nothing to lose and a heck of a lot to gain!

Diane helped my husband and I get the kitchen of our dreams with increased storage and counter space, better lighting and efficiency, all without increasing the footprint. We didn't want a kitchen out of a catalog, but something unique to us. She listened to our ideas, and gave us practical, honest advice. Her design skills and product knowledge are the best.

Diane is absolutely passionate about home design. Her blog and podcast have been so helpful and informative as I consider everything I'd look into while buying and upgrading a new home. I am actually more excited about buying a house, knowing that I have so much information at my fingertips!

I have known DP Designs (Diane Plesset) since 2005. She has provided consistently great design that takes into consideration both form and function. Our clients enjoy working with her and our subs love the detailing she provides on her construction drawings. She also has a blog that offers a plethora of great information about remodeling, design and current trends. I can unequivocally recommend DP Designs as a premier designer who cares deeply about her clients and her designs.

I have known Diane for almost two years now and can say with complete sincerity that she is an absolute pleasure to work with. She is caring, thoughtful, and wonderfully creative. She knows whats happening with the latest products and materials, and she'll be able to connect you with the best contractors for your immediate area. She also has a really great book, "THE Survival Guide: Home Remodeling".

Diane is an Amazing person and designer. I have seen what she can do with a kitchen and Bath. She absolutely has an EYE for space, color and texture. Beautiful finished everything and she can do Magic for people with disabilities.

Diane is fantastic to work with. She has outstanding passion for what she does, and it shows in the final project. She really takes the time to get to know you and understand your needs. I highly recommend Diane for any bathroom or kitchen projects that you are considering. Having the job done right from the start, will ultimately save you money in the end, and give you the finished project you've been dreaming of.

Diane Plesset puts more heart and effort into her work than almost anyone! The attention to detail is second-to-none. Diane is great at working within a client's budget and when needed, adapt to challenges in the building/remodeling process. She is a pleasure to work with and you'll be glad you chose D. P. Design!

Diane is the best in the business! Her knowledge of the industry cannot be surpassed. Her attention to detail in every aspect of your home remodel will leave you full of excitement to get started on your journey to a beautiful sanctuary that she has designed to fit your needs and desires. She is also a phenomenal listener and takes ALL of your thoughts and concerns to heart and shows no pride in making changes to her own suggestions to make you comfortable and ready to move forward. Diane truly makes the experience all about you. Diane will be our designer from now on. If you choose Diane, be prepared to be amazed. You will have confidence in every decision moving forward on your remodel project thanks to her expertise and guidance.

I have had the opportunity to see Diane's work and hear her present on several occasions. She is really a wealth of knowledge and the care she brings to each and every project in which she is involved is simply incredible. I know how much she cares about her clients, and I cannot say enough great things about her and her business. If you have the opportunity to encounter Diane or to work with her, count yourself as being very fortunate.

Holy cow! Diane is awesome! What I really appreciate is her deep knowledge of bathroom and kitchen design from all angles. You'll get not only a technically well-designed project, but one that flows well for your individual lifestyle. She literally takes everything into account in the design. And when it's done, it feels like you won a dream kitchen or bathroom on one of those awesome design shows on TV!

And it won't cost you an arm and a leg either. I highly recommend DP Design and Diane for your next home project. Be sure you take the opportunity to at least sit down and talk with her before you make any final decisions. You won't be sorry!

Diane Plesset knows her colors! I recently asked for Diane's advice before repainting and updating my kitchen. Diane brought samples and gave her expert advice, not only for that room, but also for how my choice would work with other colors in the house. You might say that Diane has a holistic approach to beautifying your home. I highly recommend Diane Plesset of DP Design. Thanks, Diane!

My husband and I first discovered D. P. Design at a home remodeling show. After our first meeting, I reviewed Diane's work and I hired her to help us redesign three bathrooms. Six months later, I had the most beautiful and functional bathrooms imaginable, with minimal disruption in our life. Two of the bathrooms won remodeling awards. l referred D. P. Design to three of my colleagues for their projects. For me and my colleagues, very complex problems were solved to our amazement and complete satisfaction. The results were absolutely stunning and extremely functional.

When we decided to build a new home, we engaged D. P. Design to help us design it, and help with all of the details. The builder loved having Diane help since they both speak the same language, and she understands construction principles. The project foreman told me that this was the easiest job he had ever done thanks to the detailed plans and specifications. We resolved many difficult problems when the first contractor went out of business, and we got an immediate referral to a new (and much better) contractor. Now I know why she calls herself an advocate. It was good to have D. P. Design on our side.