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address: "1821 Seventeenth Ave, Santa Cruz, California 95062, United States"
latitude: 36.9721
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phone: "(831) 818-4340"
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rating: 5
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# Vivian G Design

Original Houzz profile: [Vivian G Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/vivian-g-design-pfvwus-pf~1040341548)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Santa Cruz, CA
- **Serves:** Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Soquel, Capitola, Rio Del Mar, Ben Lomond, Aptos, Opal Cliffs, Felton, Seacliff, Freedom, Day Valley, Amesti, Corralitos, Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, Mount Hermon, Brookdale, Pasatiempo, Lompico, Paradise Park, Zayante, Twin Lakes
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (8 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2018), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

Viviangdesign.com is a full service interior design and real estate firm specializing in residential lighting,  interior design and kitchen/bath design.  If you are looking for assistance during construction, we also offer project management services. 

Hi I am Vivian and I am a NCIDQ Certified Interior Designer.  Vivian knows how to plan a space and how to present that plan visually so that it can be communicated to clients. She is experienced with the materials and products that can be used to create and furnish a space and understands how texture, color, lighting and other factors combine and interact to complete a space. In addition, licensed interior designers must understand the structural requirements of their plans, health and safety issues, building codes, and many other technical aspects pertaining to remodeling and new construction. Vivian has been a business professional for over 19 years and have the experience needed to ensure the completion of a successful project.

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Kitchen Design
- Bathroom Design
- Living Room Design
- Bedroom Design
- Color Consulting
- Space Planning
- Furniture Selection
- Kids Bedroom Design
- Dining Room Design
- Lighting Design
- Custom Kitchen Cabinets
- Home Office Design & Construction
- Custom Built-ins
- Design Consultation
- Entry Design
- Floor Plans
- Playroom Design
- Project Management
- Laundry Room Design
- Nursery Design
- Custom Blinds & Shades
- House Plans
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Universal Design
- Outdoor Kitchen Design
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Custom Fireplace Mantels
- Sustainable Design
- Wine Cellar Design
- Downsizing
- Drafting
- Handicap-Accessible Design
- Green Building
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Feng Shui Design

### Areas Served

- Santa Cruz
- Scotts Valley
- Soquel
- Capitola
- Rio Del Mar
- Ben Lomond
- Aptos
- Opal Cliffs
- Felton
- Seacliff
- Freedom
- Day Valley
- Amesti
- Corralitos
- Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley
- Mount Hermon
- Brookdale
- Pasatiempo
- Lompico
- Paradise Park
- Zayante
- Twin Lakes

### Typical Job Cost

$85 - $100.00/hr

We charge hourly for consultation. Minimum charge $500.00. Proposals upon request for individual rooms.

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Vivian G Design |
| Address | 1821 Seventeenth Ave, Santa Cruz, California 95062, United States |
| Phone | (831) 818-4340 |
| Website | http://www.viviangdesign.com |
| License Number | NCIDQ 016452 |
| Followers on Houzz | 68 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Vivian2062
- X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/ViviangDesign
- LinkedIn — viviangunnerengen/vivian@viviang.net
- Blog — http://www.viviangdesign.com/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Vivian G Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/vivian-g-design-pfvwus-pf~1040341548)
- **Website:** http://www.viviangdesign.com
- **Phone:** (831) 818-4340

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Certified Interior Designer (NCIDQ)
- ASID Student award
- LEED Gold Construction Award
- National Kitchen+Bath Association Member

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2018), for Service.

**Affiliations**
- [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642)
- [NCIDQ Examination](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncidq-examination-pfvwus-pf~882083937)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 8 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### All 8 reviews

**★★★★★ — Kimberly Smith-Martinez, Jan. 2021**

> Vivian was great and taking my somewhat vague ideas about changing my little, slanted ceiling home office cave into a lighter more organized and brighter space.  My office now has beautiful white built in bookshelves and designated space for the printer and all. She chose the perfect color for the walls and made suggestions about rearranging the furniture that I would not have occurred to me. Now I love my little office and enjoy spending time in it.  She listened to my ideas, offered some additional suggestions and we were set with a plan. Now we are working on another room to create a more functional built in closet and lighting. Definitely recommend Interior Lighting and Design.

**Comment from Vivian G Design:**

> Thank you Kim! Look forward to redesigning your master bedroom and bathroom as well. We appreciate your business very much.

**★★★★★ — Jean Mahoney, May 2017**

> Vivian was by far the most important part of our kitchen remodel.  We cannot recommend her more highly.  Her professionalism, design insights, lighting suggestions and project management moved us from two people with rough ideas into a dynamic, completed project.  She made excellent design suggestions we would never have thought of, and helped to remake a dark kitchen with no natural light into a beautiful, open space.  Vivian was easily available, communicated well, and always dependable.  Plus she is a pleasure to work with and know!  Her  professional associates, contractors, painters, electricians, painters, were all excellent.  If you are considering a remodel or need to improve lighting in your home, don't hesitate.  Hiring Vivian will be the best thing you ever did.

**★★★★★ — Lynn K, April 2017**

> Vivian was terrific at “holding our hand” and guiding us through our main project which was a complete kitchen remodel, but soon included an update of the living and dining room area as well. She made design suggestions we hadn’t even thought of and helped us select materials. Now we have a new gas fire place, beautiful hardwood floors and new furniture complementing the remodeled kitchen.
> Vivian’s lighting design gives the kitchen a bright and modern appearance with recessed ceiling lights and under cabinet lighting. The living room lighting was enhanced by new picture lights. She used the latest technologies with dimmer controlled LED lights. She also worked closely with our kitchen designer Sheryl Wimsatt from Santa Cruz Kitchen and Bath to give our kitchen a modern, clean appearance. What a transformation, from the 70’s and into the 21st century, very modern and cool! We love it!
> We enjoyed working with Vivian and can highly recommend her.

**★★★★★ — sheryllynn, Aug. 2016**

> Whenever I need to include a lighting expert on any of my kitchen designs, Vivian is the person I consult with and refer to my clients.  She has knowledge of all the new lighting techniques and products and offers solutions to difficult spaces, using a budget conscious approach.   Our collaboration over the last seven years has resulted in beautiful spaces and very happy clients.   She is a professional and an outstanding interior designer with a great team player attitude!

**★★★★★ — GOODE IDEAS, May 2016**

> Vivian was a big part of the design for a new Modern House design on a project in Santa Cruz.  After reviewing her work and discovering her accomplishments on previous projects she drew a plan for special lighting using all new LED lighting.  Vivian went the extra mile to have companies send samples that we could review on the job site.  What a learning curve as we discovered good and bad products for her designs that were specific to our project. Led lighting decisions of Kelvin color tone and styles Vivian will help you through. Her knowledge was very important with all the new technology offering so many options. She has a women touch as well as practical design guidance.  The lighting made the house.

**★★★★★ — Cecile LaRiviere, May 2016**

> Vivian is an amazing designer and very professional. She knows what is needed, and she has extensive contacts with industry relevant people for the best possible pricing and needs to bring your vision to fruition. Also, Vivian is friendly, fun and a pleasure to be around. Vivian was hired for multiple projects.

**★★★★★ — Kathy Deussen, April 2016**

> Vivian is a pleasure to work with.  She is very responsive to any questions asked.  The best part is that she is terrific at working with items you already have to make a more cohesive house and keep costs down.  The lighting in our house is excellent now with her help.  I also used her services for two bathroom remodels that are now functional and nice to look at.

**★★★★★ — meganmatthews00, April 2016**

> Vivian is great
> She has a perfect eye for simple and clean design. She helped me re do my kitchen and living room. Her professional Advise is always so clear. Vivian helps me decide on cost effective ideas that work for my budget.
> She comes up with perfect plans to transform my space into cleaner, lighter and more modern while Keeping my sense of personality in my home.

## Selected projects

- [Scandinavian Design in Rio Del Mar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/scandinavian-design-in-rio-del-mar-pj-vj~2929459)
  - Location: Aptos, CA
  - Photos: 14
  - Description: Complete renovation interior and exterior, 2890 sq.ft complete with Scandinavian design, furniture and materials.
- [Toledo Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/toledo-residence-pj-vj~2937262)
  - Location: Aptos, CA
  - Photos: 9
- [Dolphin Dr. Beach Style Condo Redesign](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dolphin-dr-beach-style-condo-redesign-pj-vj~2201953)
  - Location: Aptos, CA
  - Photos: 12
- [Davenport Asian Style New Construction](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/davenport-asian-style-new-construction-pj-vj~202521)
  - Location: Davenport, CA
  - Photos: 6
- [Traditional Carriage House Redesign](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-carriage-house-redesign-pj-vj~765505)
  - Location: Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
  - Photos: 2
- [Inn At Depot Hill Bed and Breakfast](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/inn-at-depot-hill-bed-and-breakfast-pj-vj~1631365)
  - Location: Capitola, CA
  - Photos: 3
- [Spring Street Traditional Redesign](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spring-street-traditional-redesign-pj-vj~202538)
  - Location: Santa Cruz, CA
  - Photos: 4
- [Babbling Brooks Eclectic Bed & Breakfast](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/babbling-brooks-eclectic-bed-and-breakfast-pj-vj~1656905)
  - Location: Santa Cruz, CA
  - Photos: 2
  - Description: B&B located in Santa Cruz
- [Seacliff Beach Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seacliff-beach-home-pj-vj~2308058)
  - Location: Santa Cruz, CA
  - Photos: 5
- [Laurel Street Babbling Brooks Bed and Breakfast](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/laurel-street-babbling-brooks-bed-and-breakfast-pj-vj~1310643)
  - Location: Santa Cruz, CA
  - Photos: 2
- [Santa Cruz Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-cruz-modern-pj-vj~1763510)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2

[See all 11 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/vivian-g-design-pfvwus-pf~1040341548)

## Ideabooks

- [401 Silverwood](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/92561263/list/401-silverwood) — 8 ideas
- [Small kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/65070566/list/small-kitchens) — 8 ideas
- [133 Seafoam Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/42364390/list/133-seafoam-bathroom) — 5 ideas
- [Coastal Light fixtures](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/43746129/list/coastal-light-fixtures) — 18 ideas
- [Weed Wallsconces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/49034970/list/weed-wallsconces) — 2 ideas
- [entertainment center](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47932822/list/entertainment-center) — 1 idea
- [Exterior colors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/46822856/list/exterior-colors) — 5 ideas
- [kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19450003/list/kitchens) — 35 ideas
- [living room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19449887/list/living-room) — 30 ideas
- [Dining Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19460016/list/dining-rooms) — 33 ideas
- [Fireplaces and built in](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34909817/list/fireplaces-and-built-in) — 1 idea
- [207 Toledo - master bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/9796309/list/207-toledo-master-bath) — 35 ideas
- [207 Bedrooms and colors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/9795124/list/207-bedrooms-and-colors) — 10 ideas
- [207 Toledo](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/9793822/list/207-toledo) — 65 ideas
- [Front Doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/20823792/list/front-doors) — 2 ideas
- [fun ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19449989/list/fun-ideas) — 13 ideas
- [Outdoor SEating Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8670936/list/outdoor-seating-ideas) — 28 ideas
- [Colors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4612913/list/colors) — 5 ideas
- [Fence Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/13644136/list/fence-ideas) — 1 idea
- [207 Toledo - Built in cabinetry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/9794585/list/207-toledo-built-in-cabinetry) — 5 ideas

[See all 27 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/viviangunnerengen)

## Community Q&A

**Q: WHERE CAN I FIND THESE CHAIRS?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Similar chairs:
https://www.wayfair.com/Brayden-Studio-Ephialtes-Solid-Wood-Dining-Chair-BRYS2830.html

**Q: Paint color** *(in Photo Questions)*

I have maple wood trim. It's about this color. I like this paint color with it. Do you know what color and brand it is?

A: Let me get back to you after 6/13/13. In Europe right now...

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-16.*