Founded in 2009 by Michelle Salz-Smith, Studio Surface Interior Design is a boutique interior design firm operating from Suite 214 at 1442 Camino Del Mar in Del Mar, CA 92014, inside the historic Stratford Square Building. Michelle holds ASID professional membership, a California Certified Interior Designer (CID) credential, and NCIDQ national licensure, along with a BFA from the Art Institute. The studio specializes in new construction homes, full remodels, bespoke furniture, art curation, and custom solutions for kitchens and baths across coastal San Diego and beyond. Projects span residential beach bungalows in Del Mar to high-end resort and hospitality work, with the team known for creating layered, collected interiors that blend modern refinement with a relaxed California aesthetic. Studio Surface also operates as a product design arm, with co-founder Jake Salz-Smith crafting architectural wooden accessories and handmade furniture pieces. California Home+Design featured Michelle as a Designer Crush, highlighting the firm's passion for unique materials and artisan collaboration. Fellow Del Mar design professionals like Honey House Interiors contribute to the neighborhood's reputation as a hub for high-end residential styling. The studio is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Friday until 12:30 PM. Homeowners planning a larger renovation can coordinate interior design alongside structural work from contractors such as Sheiner Construction, also based in Del Mar.