About Hartman Design Group

For Hartman Design Group, every design is unique and every design detail is intentional. Through careful research and deep analytics we create solutions that answer our clients’ needs and steer their vision toward success.

This method has been part of our corporate DNA from the beginning, and it continues to be employed by our leadership and design team everyday.
Meet the team
Our Process
Learn how we design environments that inspire people to love where they live.

Our process begins by understanding the goals, resources, timeline, and the subtleties of the program. We develop solutions that are memorable, durable, programmable, operationally efficient, informed by the locale, and certain to drive financial success for our clients.
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programing, design research & CONCEPT
This phase is foundational to our design process, aimed at ensuring that a robust concept minimizes the need for costly adjustments in subsequent stages.
Schematic Design
Our approach to the schematic design phase marks a crucial juncture where creativity converges with strategic planning to establish the groundwork for extraordinary interior environments.
Design Development
During the Design Development phase, we place a strong emphasis on client feedback obtained from the Schematic Design Phase.
Interior Construction Documentation
The Construction Documents phase represents a pivotal stage where meticulous planning and precise detailing transform creative visions into tangible reality.
Construction OBSERVATION
The Construction Observation phase is where diligent oversight ensures that the design vision is brought to fruition with meticulous attention to detail and quality craftsmanship.
FURNITURE SELECTION & SPECIFICATION
The Furniture Selection & Specification phase represents a meticulous process aimed at curating and specifying furnishings that seamlessly integrate functionality and aesthetics within interior spaces.
Procurement
In the Procurement phase at HDG, we meticulously source and acquire furniture, fixtures, and artwork to bring the design vision to life.
Installation
During the Installation phase at HDG, we meticulously orchestrate the transformation of conceptual designs into tangible, captivating spaces.
our awards & recognition
Hartman Design Group has been celebrated around the country. 
We are proud to be recognized by our regional and national peers .
2025 Awards
2024 Awards
2023 Awards
2022 Awards
2021 Awards
2020 Awards
2019 Awards
2018 -2014 Awards
Our Clients & PaRTNERS

Hartman Design Group partners with developers, owners, capital investors, and architects.

Our clients and partners range from small family businesses to nationally recognized corporations.

We’ve had the pleasure of working with some of the industry’s most admired and respected development professionals. With our emphasis on design and service, their testimonials are perhaps the most important “trophies” on our shelf.
Alexis Krug Architecture LLC
Architects Collaborative Inc
Architectural Lighting by Shugarman
Atlantic Pacific Companies
Audubon Land Development
BCT Design Group
BGO
Balfour Beatty
Barton Partners
Brawner Management
Buch Construction
CCG Residential Construction
Carr City Centers
Clark Construction Group
DCS Architects
Davis Construction
Design Collective
Donohoe Development
Dwell Studio
Equity Residential
Gensler
HOC of Montgomery County
Hekemian & Co.
Hoffman
JBG Smith
JKRP Architects
KGD Architecture
Lessard Design
MRP Realty
Mahan Rykiel Landscaping
Maurice Walters Architect, Inc.
McCullough Construction
Michael Graves Architecture
Mitchell/Matthews Architects & Planners
Monument Realty
O'Connor Capital Partners
PGN Architects
Parker Rodriguez Landscape Architecture
Petersen Companies
Radnor Property Group
SCG Development
SJG Properties
SK+I Architecture
Shalom Baranes Associates
Solomon Cordwell Buenz Architects
Steuart Investment Company
Studio 39 Landscape Architecture
The NHP Foundation
Urban Atlantic
WDG Architecture
Whiting Turner
Williams Company
Windsor Communities

I had the opportunity to tour the renovations at Ovation. It is beautiful! Congratulations on another stunning reno! I am excited to see The Whitney in the future.

Juliana Thomas
Regional Vice President
Bozzuto

Hartman Design Group has been a trusted partner for us on several large projects and on each occasion has provided a timeless design and memorable spaces for our residents. The Hartman team’s grasp of innovative design solutions, ever-changing amenity trends, and willingness to think outside of the box when approaching a project makes them a critical member of our project teams, leading to numerous design awards and more importantly amenity spaces that we are all proud of.

Richard Ellis
Senior Vice President
BXP

We are excited about how the interiors came together at Venture! You guys knocked it out of the park.

Rudy Knott
Development Manager
Foulger Pratt

We partnered with Hartman Design Group to transform an existing, 20-year-old multifamily building to a Class A apartment community that competes with new product. They exceeded our expectations. The space is now a stunning urban living experience with all of the amenities that today’s resident demands including multiple co-working spaces, a dramatic lobby, a sports bar and a brand new state of the art fitness center. The feedback from residents and our investment team has been overwhelmingly positive.

Chris Steele
Vice President, Construction Services
Equity Residential

The Milton is going well. The interiors have gotten great comments – as everyone especially loves the hospitality feel of the roof amenity. The ground floor coffee bar area is also getting lots of work-from-home usage. Overall we are very pleased with the final results. Thanks as well to your team for making sure the design was well executed.

Abbey Oaklak
Director, Multifamily Redevelopment
Kimco Realty

Every time I visit the community I continue to be wowed by the amenity spaces and all the details. It’s just beautiful, the materials, the furniture, the fabric. I also have fallen in love with the art! Today I really took a close look at the Boston Tea Party art with the rainbow tea bags and it just made me feel like I was in a museum. The antique letters, maps. The way the details are present throughout the community but not forced is perfect.

Jennifer Kosiak
Vice President, Property Management
Mill Creek Residential

"I just cannot tell you how I feel when I see how you and your teammates “interpret” our projects in such a very special way! You make our public spaces so unique, compelling environments for the very lucky residents who experience your brilliance on a daily basis. Skymark enriches the built environment and social fabric of our community so profoundly! Please, once again, accept my most sincere thanks for and congratulations to you and your team for creating these most special places!

Ray Ritchey
Senior Executive Vice President of the Washington DC Region
BXP

We noticed significantly higher retention rates, rent growth and strength in leasing. We realized that we created an overall lifestyle experience that residents are willing to pay for.

Lesley Lisser
Senior Director, Asset Management
Invesco Real Estate

Paradigm has partnered with HDG for over 25 years & the trust established during those years has led to a distinct design aesthetic & product branding that brings out the best in each property. HDG is dedicated to creating, renewing and transforming amenity areas to bring a dramatic effect to each space through their effective use of color, materials & design elements. As always, the collaborative efforts of HDG and Paradigm produce well-executed projects that consistently exceed our expectations & sets a new level of standards.

Clarke Ewart
Executive Vice President, Sr. Principal
Paradigm Companies

There is a reason why Hartman Design Group is considered among the best. Phyllis Hartman’s vision is just beyond. The company’s attention to detail is top-notch and they were very easy to work with throughout the process. Phyllis’ staff was there every step of the way and showed great professionalism. They provided a high-quality product. Very happy with the outcome!

JiRod Freeman
Sr. Community Manager
Greystar

Hartman Design Group has the capability to deliver first-class results. Paradigm Management Company has undertaken several renovation projects (and several more planned) with HDG and we have been extremely pleased with the finished product. Their attention to detail in every area, from design drawings to furniture selection, reflects a level of experience and capability not found with other design organizations.

Alice Barrett
Senior Vice President
Paradigm Companies

Just wanted to send a quick note about how much I enjoy working with your team. Not often enough do we send notes of gratitude when things are going well. The teams ability to work through challenges together is delightful and I have no doubt that we are pushing for the best for our client. Not once do I feel like this is a battle. I’m very excited to see the product that our teams will deliver together for this project!

Reginald Truxon
Southeast Region Design Management Leader
Gensler
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