--- title: "Lee Monarch, Lowe's Home Improvement — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/lee-monarch-lowe-s-home-improvement-pfvwus-pf~1007037609 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1007037609.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Lee Monarch, Lowe's Home Improvement" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ee43cf4a04308067_4472-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "401 WB Mclean Drive, Cape Carteret, North Carolina 28584, United States" latitude: 34.6991 longitude: -77.135 phone: "(334) 492-5509" website: http:// rating: 4.8 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 36 last_updated: 2026-09-27 --- # Lee Monarch, Lowe's Home Improvement Original Houzz profile: [Lee Monarch, Lowe's Home Improvement](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/lee-monarch-lowe-s-home-improvement-pfvwus-pf~1007037609) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Cape Carteret, NC - **Serves:** Jacksonville, Newport, Emerald Isle, Swansboro, Cape Carteret, Cedar Point, Cedar point and beyond., Hubert - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Interior Design ### Services Provided - Residential interior design. Full home remodels. S ### Areas Served - Jacksonville - Newport - Emerald Isle - Swansboro - Cape Carteret - Cedar Point - Cedar point and beyond. - Hubert ### Typical Job Cost $10,000 - 100,00 Cost ranges vary greatly depending on scope and size of project. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Lee Monarch, Lowe's Home Improvement | | Address | 401 WB Mclean Drive, Cape Carteret, North Carolina 28584, United States | | Phone | (334) 492-5509 | | Website | http:// | | Followers on Houzz | 36 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Lee Monarch, Lowe's Home Improvement](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/lee-monarch-lowe-s-home-improvement-pfvwus-pf~1007037609) - **Website:** http:// - **Phone:** (334) 492-5509 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Bachelors in Interior Design, Kraftmaid Cabinets Sales award, Various Customer Focused and Customer Service awards. - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — Paula Gupton Page, July 2018** > Lee was amazing. His design was spectacular but the finished project was even better than I anticipated. I needed the renovation done in a relatively short amount of time and Lee and his team were successful in completing the project. My friends who had seen the space before were amazed that Lee could take such an odd-shaped small space and turn it into a mini-spa! I love it. I will definitely go back for Lee's help on other projects. He is a man with a vision! **★★★★★ — missy\_tazz\_2000, July 2018** > Lee Monarch is an amazing Interior Designer Project manager and I feel strongly about this so much that is why we are currently on our second huge project with him now. He is very knowledgeable about beautiful designs and décor that are current and functional. We have a huge family and our house is the main spot we do all of our family gatherings. As everybody knows that the heart of the house is the kitchen so we spend a lot of time in ours. > We were able to come to him with any question I had with any problems or product installed. He made us feel at ease and that everything was going to come together as planned so we weren’t stressed. We were surprised and happy that it did not take as long as we expected due to gutting of the entire kitchen and replacing everything including appliances. It was also during a few holidays but the contractors would come every day on time and ready to work. We enjoyed watching the progress of our kitchen every day. This was our first project and it was a huge gut and remodel and it was amazing. > I am very happy with the remodel of our kitchen. Lee Monarch is amazing to work with and was there for us no matter what time of day he made sure we were able to get up with him. > All of the contractors did an amazing job and were always on time and very polite. I would highly recommend working with Lee because he really knows how to make your home very beautiful. **★★★★ — Randall Cornette, July 2018** > Lee's project recommendations were very good. His communication skills are good. Our project turned out great and Lee drove the process. **★★★★★ — Debbie and Jack Harnatkiewicz, July 2018** > We had an exceptionally great experience working with Lee. We completely remodeled our kitchen and this was our first time taking on such a daunting task. Lee made things so much less stressful and fun!! He was knowledgeable, patient and very committed to making sure that we were well informed and completely happy with our decisions. Lee also helped us to remain within our budget while still maintaining the quality of product we desired. We highly recommend Lee for anyone who is doing a remodel of their kitchen. We would definitely go back to him in the future. **★★★★★ — Eric Young, July 2018** > As a 23 year US Marine my standards are high. Lee not only met those standards but also far surpassed them. He made what would have otherwise been a stressful project enjoyable. When the initial kitchen project came to an end, it greatly exceeded my expectations but I was left feeling bummed that the experience of working with Lee was over. Fortunately, we found another project for him to work on and have more on standby. Lee is talented and can range the spectrum of working on historical homes like ours to more modern rooms. What I most appreciate about Lee is his honesty. My wife and I had what we thought were great ideas but he honestly and gently talked us down from the ledge and got us moving in the right direction. Additionally, he’ll get you focused and make the process easy by giving you a range of detailed options so the project moves along but your decisions and taste are included. You’re left with an amazing experience and a finished project that represents you. **★★★★★ — Trish Farrell, June 2018** > Lee designed and brought to life our dream bathroom for our cabin. We had a very outdated and impractical 2 room bathroom that we couldn’t stand. Lee provided us with amazing ideas, such as the blue ridge pine flooring and the invisible drain, and he really listened to what we wanted to create this room for us. Our goal was to update the bathroom while still maintaining the integrity of a log cabin home. He did exactly that by recommending pieces of furniture rather than a traditional vanity and using a color palette and materials easily seen in nature. > We especially loved that Lee was not afraid to give us reality checks in a very professional and positive way. > > We will be utilizing Lee’s considerable talent for all other design projects in the future. Thank you Lee!! ## Selected projects - [Island Home Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/island-home-remodel-pj-vj~3937507) - Location: Emerald Isle, NC - Photos: 77 - Description: The owners of this wonderful beach home felt a little outdated with their current home. Although filled with love, they came to us not only looking for a style upgrade, but help with the space as well. By taking out the peninsula, the kitchen area now has an open, welcoming feeling to the rest of the home! - [1917 Master Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1917-master-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~5498441) - Location: Swansboro, NC - Photos: 24 - [Beach Condo Bathroom Expansion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-condo-bathroom-expansion-pj-vj~4157114) - Location: Emerald Isle, NC - Photos: 38 - Description: In this remodel project our clients approached us wanting to make their one bathroom hallway bath into two fully functional bathrooms that would be entered in from the guest and master bedrooms independently. By taking some space away from each bedroom, we were able to expand out the one and make it into two! - [Residental Kitchen and Bath Upgrade](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/residental-kitchen-and-bath-upgrade-pj-vj~4596764) - Location: Morehead City, NC - Photos: 45 - Description: In this remodel, the clients approached us wanting to update their bathroom and kitchen. With the bathroom they wanted to close in the adjoining door and make it a true master. With the kitchen, they wanted to see how much more room we could "find" in the space. By taking out the pantry wall and the back of the kitchen and reconfiguring the shape into a "U", we were able to then correctly place appliances and give the clients the space they truly wanted! - [Small Closet to Full Bathroom Conversion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-closet-to-full-bathroom-conversion-pj-vj~4098472) - Location: Cedar Point, NC - Photos: 34 - Description: Our client needed an additional bathroom for older parents that will be joining the household. She had an extra walk in closet off of an office area that she wanted to be turned into the bathroom. She issued the challenge and we took it on! By using the space as a full wet room area, we were able to give the client what she wanted! She was very open to our suggestions and we think this turned out beautifully! - [Rustic Coastal Rental](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-coastal-rental-pj-vj~3937082) - Location: Emerald Isle, NC - Photos: 22 - Description: Our clients here wanted and upgrade to their beach condo rental. We were very excited they chose the natural hickory cabinets. The richness of the wood is quite beautiful! Along with a farmhouse sink and new appliances, this kitchen is ready to kick back and relax in! - [Cabin Master Bath Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cabin-master-bath-remodel-pj-vj~2879301) - Location: Hubert, NC - Photos: 44 - Description: These clients love their log cabinet style home. Their request was to update the master bathroom, but not "too" modern. It still needed to fit with the log cabin feel. By cleaning up the beams on the ceiling, using a furniture piece for the vanity and including a Blue Ridge Pine style floor, we achieved an elegance and charm that the clients were thrilled with! - [A Whole New Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-whole-new-kitchen-pj-vj~2879362) - Location: Swansboro, NC - Photos: 11 - Description: Our clients unfortunately had an incident in which the entire house needed to be gutted. They came to us requesting help on the new kitchen design. They wanted a classic but yet modern look to the new space. With white cabinets to the ceiling and recycled glass tops, this kitchen is their dream! - [Beach House Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-house-bathroom-pj-vj~2680842) - Location: Emerald Isle, NC - Photos: 25 - [Transitional Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2012188) - Location: Cape Carteret, NC - Photos: 20 - Description: The owner of this kitchen came in wanting to remodel, add cabinets and lighting and make the space more functional as a kitchen. She also requested a new sliding door to have more of a "French" appearance. - [Beach House Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-house-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2012080) - Location: Emerald Isle, NC - Photos: 14 - Description: Our client here started out with a large kitchen that couldn't function well due to the oversize peninsula area. This left one way in and out. By reconfiguring the space with a large island, she and her family are now able to move more freely throughout the space. - [Rental Master Bath Refresh](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rental-master-bath-refresh-pj-vj~2757210) - Location: Emerald Isle, NC - Photos: 22 - Description: In rental units, you want a bathroom that you could relax in, but can hold up to constant use and abuse! Here we used solid wood cabinets with granite tops just for that purpose. Also on the floor we used vinyl square tiles for ease of clean and they are also fantastic for wear and tear. Keeping the existing shower surround, we added a new glass door to make the space appear a little larger! - [Quaint Coastal Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/quaint-coastal-bathroom-pj-vj~2757157) - Location: Emerald Isle, NC - Photos: 13 - Description: In this master bathroom, we took what was a little too bold of a look and calmed it down to create a simple, tranquil master bath retreat. We reused the existing cast iron tub, but created a dramatic tile shower wall surround for ultimate relaxation. With a few touches of bead board and light vinyl plank flooring, the transformation is complete! - [Classic Coastal Kitchen Elegance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-coastal-kitchen-elegance-pj-vj~2752997) - Location: Hubert, NC - Photos: 28 - Description: In this project we took a small downstairs kitchen and turned it into an elegant space in blacks and whites. By utilizing the space on the side wall of the kitchen, we were able to more than double the cabinet storage and counter top space. A dream kitchen for a coastal getaway!! - [Small Beach Home Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-beach-home-master-bath-pj-vj~2699658) - Location: Emerald Isle, NC - Photos: 21 - [Beach House Refresh](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-house-refresh-pj-vj~2601052) - Location: Emerald Isle, NC - Photos: 22 - Description: The client here wanted a nice refresh on their home. We kept the existing wall cabinets in the kitchen, but added crown and updated everything else! The small doorway into the kitchen was also opened up to encompass the entire room. - [Traditional Bathroom Redo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-bathroom-redo-pj-vj~2237457) - Location: Emerald Isle, NC - Photos: 30 - Description: We took a little outdated bathroom and added a new traditional flare to make the space feel more open and inviting! - [Coastal Guest Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-guest-bathroom-pj-vj~2227883) - Location: Swansboro, NC - Photos: 22 - Description: We gave a quaint little guest bath just a small facelift to make it more contemporary and all the while remaining coastal and comfortable! New tile shower, vanity, vinyl plank flooring and a little more! - [Elegant Beach Rental Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elegant-beach-rental-kitchen-pj-vj~2227182) - Location: Atlantic Beach, NC - Photos: 33 - Description: We took a not so happy beach condo rental and turned it into an elegant weekend retreat. With new cabinets, countertops, lighting and flooring, this space can have you enjoying your vacation! - [Quaint Family Home Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/quaint-family-home-kitchen-pj-vj~2226794) - Location: Hubert, NC - Photos: 17 - Description: Here we transformed a quaint family kitchen into a useable space with more storage. The clients wanted clean, sophisticated and to use as much available wall space as possible! Mission accomplished! [See all 32 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/lee-monarch-lowe-s-home-improvement-pfvwus-pf~1007037609) ## Ideabooks - [jleemonarch’s ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/72757091/list/jleemonarch-s-ideas) — 123 ideas - [Lowe's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/112708343/list/lowe-s-ideas) — 46 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/jleemonarch) ## Community Q&A **Q: What is the width of the accent tile stripe? Each line and total. TNX!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hello, The accent tile strip is 8" tall. We used a 12x12 mosaic tile, cut it down to 8" high and ran the full 12" length on the horizontal. The surrounding tiles are 12x24. I do not have the measurements of each mosaic tile as it was already manufactured with all of the tiles on a mesh background. Let me know if this helps. Thank you. **Q: Grout color** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please tell me what grout color was used? A: Hello. Here we used the TEC Delorean Gray Sanded/Unsanded Powder Grout from Lowe's. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-27.*