Tamara Romeo

I design spaces that work hard, feel good, and look unforgettable doing it.

Hi, I’m Tamara Romeo—
but most people know me as The Design Boss.

I create environments that feel intentional, elevated, and impossible to ignore.

Spaces where people want to linger a little longer, work a little better, and come back again… even when they don’t have to.

I’m the founder of San Diego Office Design and Southcoast Design Group, two award-winning studios trusted to design workplaces, unique hospitality & resorts, and multifamily environments that blur the line between home, hotel, and brand experience.

Over the past 16+ years, my team and I have transformed more than four million square feet—but the real work is designing how a space feels the moment you walk in.

My design philosophy lives in the in-between:
luxury without pretense, strategy with soul, and beauty that actually works.

The next chapter is already unfolding.

In 2026, we’re partnering with a legendary Fairmont property on a quietly luxurious re-imagination to the Grand Del Mar—

and bringing a new dining destination to Rancho Santa Fe, reviving a beloved location with sexy, sophisticated French bistro energy.

Think layered, moody, timeless… and just a little dangerous.

When I’m not designing, I’m usually traveling the globe, collecting inspiration from beautiful places, chasing unforgettable epicurious adventures, or back home in San Diego being completely love bombed by my two rescue kitties.

If you’re drawn to spaces that feel curated, confident, and deeply intentional—you’re exactly where you should be.

Stay curious.

Great design always rewards it.