About Design Intervention

Design Intervention by Danielle is a full-service design firm servicing the Lehigh Valley, Berks County, Bucks County, and Montgomery County. Whether you are remodeling, renovating, planning an addition, or building a new home, Design Intervention can provide you with the best design and use of your space. From traditional to contemporary and rustic to elegant, each and every project is custom designed to enhance the beauty and character of your home.

Our Process

Call Us

The first step to designing your dream space is to call us! We will review your needs, ideas, and budget before prequalifying you over the phone.

The Consultation

Next, we will visit your home or business and provide an onsite consultation. This visit allows us to get a look and feel for the site, understand your needs, and discuss your goals in more detail. Following the consultation, we will provide a rough estimate.

Design Retainer

This design retainer will cover all the necessary design aspects needed to make for a smooth and successful transformation. It starts at $1,000.00 depending on the design, time involved, and any additional adjustments. This is due before the design process begins and is applied toward the purchase of the project.

Measurements & Floor Plans

A designer will visit your home to discuss the best possibilities for your room, measure your space, and then create a floor plan. You will receive a presentation of the layout, elevations, 3-D drawings, and a price estimate.

Let's Get to Work

We will get started right away. We can work with your preferred contractors or call in one of our trusted, insured contractors. We will handle everything, from sourcing the materials to scheduling out the project.

Meet Danielle

Danielle Kates, founder and owner of Design Intervention, has been designing clients’ dreams since 1989. She has worked for several different kitchen and bath retailers in the area, as well as a local builder. Over the past three decades, she has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience and has forged lasting relationships with licensed product specialists and installers. Clients praise her “hands-on” approach to her designs and her ability to take the stress of contractor management off their plate, overseeing many remodeling and redesign projects from start to finish.

Danielle is a Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler and a Universal Design Certified Professional through NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry). She is also a Certified Living in Place Professional and member of the NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association), having held several board positions in the local Mid-Atlantic chapter of NKBA. Danielle is currently a member of the Bucks-Mont NARI and holds a current position on the board. She is also the chair for the Certification Board for National Association of the Remodeling Industry.

“I love what I do…I get just as excited about the end product as the client.”

– Danielle Kates

She has also won several awards, including the prestigious “CotY” through NARI, which is a recognition of excellence from other contractors, and the 2021 Woman of the Year Award through the Upper Perkiomen Business and Professional Women’s Club.

Make Your Dream Home a Reality

From traditional to contemporary, rustic to elegant, each and every project is custom designed to enhance the beauty and character of your home. Let’s get started.