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Interior Design in Centennial
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Interior Design Services in Centennial, Colorado
Autotelic provides professional interior design services throughout Centennial and the surrounding Arapahoe County area. Full-service interior design including space planning, material selection, furniture procurement, and install supervision. Whether you're in Centennial (south Denver metro) or nearby communities, our team delivers quality workmanship backed by Colorado licensing and full insurance coverage.
Permits & Licensing
Permits in Centennial
Centennial building permits, inspections, and contractor license approvals are handled by the city's Building Division. Permits and contractor licenses must be applied for online through the city's Self-Service Portal, and we handle that process as part of every project. Authority: City of Centennial — Building Division.
Permit Thresholds
Centennial permit thresholds
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- In Centennial, Colorado, building permits for residential remodel work are governed by the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) Section R105 (adopted via Centennial Municipal Code Chapter 18 – Building Regulations, per Ordinance 2023-O-06 and related adoptions of the 2021 I-Codes).Section R105
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- Typically exempt work (aligning with IRC R105.2 exemptions, with local application) includes:
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- One-story detached accessory structures (e.g., sheds) ≤200 sq ft.
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- Fences ≤7 ft high; retaining walls ≤4 ft high (measured from bottom of footing).
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- Prefabricated swimming pools <24 inches deep.
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- Window awnings projecting ≤54 inches.
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- Decks ≤200 sq ft, ≤30 inches above grade, and not attached to the dwelling.
- Use tax (not collapsed into a single rate)
- City of Centennial Use Tax of 2.5% applied to the actual cost of materials, plus Arapahoe County Use Tax of 0.25% applied to the actual cost of materials.
Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with City of Centennial — Building Division.
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What interior design covers here
Interior design for Denver-metro homes and light commercial spaces typically includes space planning, finish selection, fixture and furnishing direction, and coordination documents that construction teams can build from. Projects often span kitchens, baths, basements, living areas, and office tenant interiors. A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates construction that follows design intent and brings in licensed specialty trades when plumbing, electrical, or mechanical work is required. Cost is project-specific and depends on scope, finish level, and whether construction is included.
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Design decisions that affect permits
Moving walls, relocating plumbing fixtures, adding circuits, or changing mechanical routes turns a finish refresh into permitted construction. Cosmetic finish changes that do not alter structure or building systems are less likely to need a building permit, but the construction scope—not the design drawings alone—determines CPD requirements inside Denver.
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Permits and who coordinates the work
Design services themselves are not a City and County of Denver building permit. When construction proceeds, Community Planning and Development reviews and inspects regulated work through e-permits. Cities and counties license general contractors. Colorado has no statewide general contractor license. Autotelic acts as a municipally licensed Denver general contractor and coordinates licensed specialty trades for the build package tied to the design.
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What buyers should lock early
Priorities for layout, storage, lighting, and durability; must-keep items; and whether the project is design-only or design through construction. Finish lead times and appliance models should be decided before ordering long-lead cabinetry or millwork.
FAQ
Common questions
Does hiring an interior designer require a Denver building permit?
No. Permits apply to construction work that alters structure or building systems. CPD is the building-permit authority inside Denver when that construction begins.
Who handles permits and licensing when design becomes a remodel?
A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates the project and the licensed specialty trades required for regulated work. Colorado has no statewide general contractor license.
Can design and construction be under one team?
Yes. Design-build coordination keeps finish decisions aligned with rough-in, inspections, and schedule. Confirm who holds each contract and who pulls permits.
What should be decided before ordering finishes?
Final layout, appliance models, lighting plan, and primary finish materials. Late changes after orders often extend lead times.
What information helps define an accurate interior design scope?
Photos or plans, rooms in scope, must-keep items, functional priorities, and whether construction permitting will be needed in your city or county.
Service Area
Serving Centennial and Arapahoe County
We serve Centennial, CO and all surrounding Denver metro communities. Our team is based in Denver and operates throughout the Front Range, from Castle Rock to Longmont and everywhere in between. Contact us for a free estimate on your Centennial project.
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DESIGN SERVICES
Discovery & Site Analysis
Needs + preference programming, site survey, as-built documentation, feasibility.
We walk, measure, and photograph your property — existing conditions, utilities, structure, and constraints. You get the as-built documentation and feasibility read that every later decision rests on.
Learn more →Concept Design & Space Planning
Schematic design, floor plan studies, layout options.
Your scope becomes schematic floor plans you can compare side by side — circulation, daylight, adjacencies, and what each option does to the budget. Layout decisions happen on paper, where changes are cheap.
Learn more →Architectural Design & 3D Renderings
Design development, materials + finishes, photorealistic visualization.
The chosen concept resolves into materials, finishes, fixtures, and lighting — with the automation layer drawn in. Photorealistic renderings let you walk the space and adjust before anything is priced.
Learn more →Construction Documents & Permitting
Full CD sets, structural + MEP engineering coordination, permit-ready drawings.
Approved designs become coordinated architectural, structural, and MEP sheets — the set your jurisdiction permits from and trades build from. We submit, track, and answer review comments.
Learn more →CONSTRUCTION
New Construction & Custom Homes
Ground-up homes and light commercial, dirt to keys.
Ground-up residential and light commercial builds — foundations through finishes, including modular and steel construction. One accountable builder from dirt to keys.
Learn more →Remodels & Additions
Kitchens, baths, basements, pop-tops, whole-home.
Kitchens, baths, basements, pop-tops, and whole-home renovations that respect the house you already have. We handle structure, permits, and the dust.
Learn more →Commercial Tenant Finish & Build-Outs
Shells to working spaces — retail, office, restaurant, school.
Raw shells become working spaces — showrooms, offices, restaurants, schools. Dealer-spec finishes, code compliance, and opening dates held.
Learn more →ADUs & Modular Construction
Backyard cottages, garage conversions, factory-built homes.
Backyard cottages, garage conversions, and factory-built homes — zoning, design, permits, and set. Denver’s ADU rules are a specialty, not a surprise.
Learn more →Outdoor Living & Patio Structures
Decks, pergolas, and dining patios built for Colorado weather.
Decks, pergolas, and dining patios engineered for Colorado sun, snow, and hail — structure, shade, and drainage done right the first time.
Learn more →TECHNOLOGY
Smart Home Automation
Lighting, shades, climate, audio, security — one interface.
Whole-home control of lighting, shades, climate, audio, and security from a single interface — Crestron, Lutron, Savant, and Control4 designed in, not bolted on.
Learn more →A/V Systems
Theaters, distributed audio, video walls, commercial sound.
Theaters, distributed audio, video walls, and commercial sound — designed, installed, and tuned by the same team for over 20 years.
Learn more →Control Systems
Custom programming — scenes and schedules that fit the space.
Every subsystem brought into one elegant interface — custom programming for homes and venues, with scenes and schedules that match how the space is actually used.
Learn more →Networking & Edge Compute
Enterprise Wi-Fi, structured cabling, racks, on-prem compute.
Enterprise-grade Wi-Fi, structured cabling, racks, and on-premise compute — the backbone that makes everything else reliable, including our own Barbot platform.
Learn more →Solar & Energy Storage
Solar arrays, Tesla Powerwall, EV charging — certified install.
Solar arrays, Tesla Powerwall, and EV charging designed and installed by a Tesla Energy Certified team — roof, electrical, and app in one scope.
Learn more →TRUSTED TO BUILD FOR
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