J W McCarter & Associates was established by Joseph W McCarter in 1986.
Joseph’s creative approach to home design is a culmination of his unique journey through the design world.
His design process is informed by his background in theatrical lighting and set design, enhanced with his architectural awareness, and fueled by his passion for creating spaces that truly come to life.
Mission
Joe wants to design a home for you that makes you want to be there and continues to engage your senses and emotions for years to come.
Your home is your sanctuary, and Joe’s job is not done until you are absolutely in love with it.
Description
Joseph’s signature style is not a “look”, it’s a “feel”...
While designing theatrical sets in San Francisco, Joe learned to tell a dynamic story that immediately provides information, inspires feeling, and lures the audience into the moment, so they feel they are really a part of the story. This feeling is achieved through great attention to detail and resourcefully maximizing the use of space from all angles.
Joe’s interior designs do the same… only in this context, the project is not restricted to the confines of a theater. Now, when designing homes, Joe’s creativity and architectural awareness allow him to dream up designs that capture and showcase the unique attributes of his clients, the structure, and the surrounding environment.
Joe’s designs ignite a feeling, tell a story, and deliver a personalized expression of luxury.
He approaches each space with an uncommonly wide lens that extends beyond four-wall structures to include the terrain, light, and scale which supports his ability to thoughtfully curate designs that are beautiful from any angle.
Now, 30 years since he launched J W McCarter & Associates, Joseph continues to successfully create original designs for clients throughout southern California and as far afield as Vancouver, New York, New Orleans, and San Francisco.
