--- title: "Marianne Ashley Designs — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/marianne-ashley-designs-pfvwus-pf~1040760572 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1040760572.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Marianne Ashley Designs" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/72a378c807105d0c_1384-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Schenectady, New York 12308, United States" phone: "(518) 495-0362" website: http://www.marianneashleyinteriordesigns.com rating: 5 review_count: 24 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 15 last_updated: 2026-09-25 --- # Marianne Ashley Designs Original Houzz profile: [Marianne Ashley Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/marianne-ashley-designs-pfvwus-pf~1040760572) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Schenectady, NY - **Serves:** Albany, West Albany, Colonie, Schenectady, Clifton Park, Guilderland, Rotterdam, Glenville, Saratoga Springs, Niskayuna, Latham, East Glenville, Westmere, Scotia, Duanesburg, Country Knolls, Menands, Burnt Hills, Altamont, Round Lake, Duane Lake, Alplaus, Ballston Lake, Guilderland Center, Newtonville, Rexford, Rotterdam Junction, Saratoga - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (24 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2020–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves I am an interior designer who specializes in kitchen, bathrooms, closets, additions, and all other major remodeling for over 20 years throughout the capital region and beyond. I give my customers beautiful customized spaces reflective of who they are, while providing unique solutions that are tailored to their individual needs. While the anticipation of a newly renovated space is a very exciting event, it is also a very complex process as well, which can make things very overwhelming when doing it on your own. My job is to make the design and construction process as smooth and enjoyable as possible, help you diagnose how to most efficiently allocate your budget, while taking the immense decision making enjoyable. I give the customer confidence that they have made the right decisions on their layout, their finishes, and fixtures. I can secure trustworthy contractors with the right skill set for the project, and guide my clients on how to prioritize their budget based on their needs and wants. -Marianne Ashley Designs ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Space Planning - Kids Bedroom Design - Custom Cabinets - Lighting Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Home Office Design & Construction - Custom Built-ins - Design Consultation - Floor Plans - Project Management - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - House Plans - Custom Home Bars - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Closet Design - Universal Design - 3D Rendering - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Sunroom Design & Construction - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Home Theater Design - Wine Cellar Design - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Home Staging - Drafting - Handicap-Accessible Design - Attic Conversion - Custom Murphy Beds - Kitchen Remodeling ### Areas Served - Albany - West Albany - Colonie - Schenectady - Clifton Park - Guilderland - Rotterdam - Glenville - Saratoga Springs - Niskayuna - Latham - East Glenville - Westmere - Scotia - Duanesburg - Country Knolls - Menands - Burnt Hills - Altamont - Round Lake - Duane Lake - Alplaus - Ballston Lake - Guilderland Center - Newtonville - Rexford - Rotterdam Junction - Saratoga ### Typical Job Cost $25,000 - 600,000 Project costs vary depending on budget, size of project, and needs. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Marianne Ashley Designs | | Address | Schenectady, New York 12308, United States | | Phone | (518) 495-0362 | | Website | http://www.marianneashleyinteriordesigns.com | | Followers on Houzz | 15 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/marianneashleydesigns/ - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-clifford-94551920 - Blog — https://marianneashleyinteriordesigns.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Marianne Ashley Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/marianne-ashley-designs-pfvwus-pf~1040760572) - **Website:** http://www.marianneashleyinteriordesigns.com - **Phone:** (518) 495-0362 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - American Lighting Association - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2020–2026), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 24 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 5.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Lisa Mell, Dec. 2025** > I decided to keep my fathers house when he passed away, but I wanted to renovate the entire house. I was downsizing and needed to make the smaller house a little more functional for my lifestyle and update to my taste. > > Marianne was recommended to me by a friend. From our first meeting, I knew she got me! We worked together to come up with the new floor plan, and after that the fun part of picking out all of the new tiles, cabinets, lights….. She made that both easy and hard. Easy because she came up with a lot of great choices, and hard because there were so many good choices! > Even when I threw her a few curve balls, she was able to pivot quickly and redo designs to meet my new requests. > Though I had some friends that work in construction, I decided to go with her contractor for the majority of the work. I was skeptical at first hearing about all the problems people have with big renovations and the contractors, but boy was I glad I went with them. Heath from Accustruct, LLC- best company I’ve ever worked with! > > I was very lucky and didn’t have any real hiccups during the main renovation. However, I did add on a screen room after we were just about done with the work. All the luck I had in the major renovation definitely did not continue into the screen room. However, Heath and Marianne worked together to solve most of the problems. > > As I received the recommendation for Marianne from a friend, I would carry on that recommendation to anyone who needs a designer that is not just good at her work, but is easy to work with. I would use her again if I ever decided to do another house renovation. We all worked together so good, that I miss them now that the project is done! **★★★★★ — HU-722629619, Sept. 2025** > Marianne was amazing to work with! She totally got my style, stayed on budget, and the contractors she brought in were awesome. Love my new kitchen! Especially my Magic Cabinet! **Comment from Marianne Ashley Designs:** > Thank you-thank you… > I’m sooo happy you loved how everything came out, and the magic cabinets! That thing is amazing for smart storage, especially with limited space!! **★★★★★ — Tom + Mackenzie Probst, Sept. 2025** > We had the absolute pleasure of working with Marianne Ashley Designs, and we couldn’t be happier with the results! From the very beginning, Marianne understood our vision and brought it to life! She seamlessly incorporated our color scheme throughout the space—from the custom wallpaper and cabinetry to the lighting, furniture, and curated décor pieces. Every element felt intentional thanks to Marianne’s attention to detail. > > The work in our home is nothing short of stunning (shout out to Johnny - we loved her contractors), and she even added exquisite touches to our baseboards, including elegant “jewelry” accents at the corners that give a refined, custom look that we love. Her creativity is on display across the house and we couldn’t be happier! > > Marianne’s creativity, professionalism, and passion for design shine through in every corner of our home. We’re beyond grateful and highly recommend Marianne Ashley Designs to anyone looking to elevate their space with thoughtful, personalized design. > > Our new space looks like it belongs in a magazine! **Comment from Marianne Ashley Designs:** > Your words mean the world to me... l absolutely loved the gorgeous color pallet you guys brought to the table. > What a gift to be able to run with! Not to mention, you guys were truly a gift to collaborate with. > Thank you both so much for trusting me! **★★★★★ — Beth, Aug. 2025** > Marianne did an amazing job helping through my first renovation project. It ended being a bigger job than expected, but both her and the contractors were able to work up quick solutions and now I have a bathroom that makes me happy, but is also more functional and safe. And when my decision making anxiety started to creep up, she was quick to call to offer reassurance and talk me through the choices that had been made. I will absolutely be going to her again for future projects. **Comment from Marianne Ashley Designs:** > Thank you so much Beth! Our first renovations are always the most stressful, and you handled it like a champ! I'm looking forward to our next project together! **★★★★★ — Domenic DiNatale, Jan. 2025** > I had the pleasure of working with Marianne on a complete kitchen renovation, and the experience was outstanding. Marianne seamlessly blended creativity and professionalism, offering thoughtful design suggestions like an appliance garage and clever storage solutions that enhanced both the look and functionality of the space. > > She was incredibly organized and communicative, ensuring that every detail—from design to delivery—was handled with precision. When unexpected situations arose, Marianne quickly addressed them, demonstrating her expertise and commitment to keeping the project on track. > > The result is a stunning, high-quality kitchen that exceeded my expectations. Marianne’s dedication, design talent, and ability to manage every aspect of the project set her apart. I highly recommend Marianne Ashley Designs to anyone seeking a designer who truly delivers. **★★★★★ — Adam Nye, Nov. 2024** > Marianne has helped me across multiple projects. She always comes up with great ideas and even better ways to make it work. Very professional, and very good! **★★★★★ — Jess Marble, March 2024** > Marianne was fantastic to work with! She has such a passion for what she does. Her creativity and personality made for a great fit for a remodel that was pretty major for me due to a burst bathroom pipe in my 2nd floor bathroom that caused horrible damage to my kitchen and family room. She made the process so easy with design ideas & worked within my budget. I love my new space! **★★★★★ — HU-656332055, Jan. 2024** > Marianne is a wonderful designer! We could not have accomplished what we wanted in our MBR suite without her. She listened to us and understood the style we liked. She brought us ideas we would not have thought of, but once we saw them we loved them. We are so enjoying the rich colors and the dramatic effects of the floor to ceiling drapes surrounding our “peacock”. There were so many detailed decisions that had to be made to ensure everything complimented each other, i.e. fixtures, flooring, wallpaper, paint colors, etc. Marianne helped us sort through and think through it all in a way that was not overwhelming, which it would have been without her help and expertise. It was also nice not to have to deal with the vendors when the inevitable snafus occurred. Marianne took care of everything to our satisfaction. Our guess is that the vendors want to retain her ongoing business, so they are more inclined to keep her satisfied, than if we were the ones working directly with them as a one-time customer. Plus she is able to get discounts we could not have gotten as a one-time customer. It was a joy working with Marianne and I hope we’ll be working together on more projects in the future. **★★★★★ — Molly S, Jan. 2023** > We have been living in our gorgeous new kitchen for about 8 months now, and it still makes me smile every day. I am happy to recommend Marianne to designer your next project. She helped us transform a very dated and basic kitchen into something truly unique. She has a great eye for space and is a very talented designer incorporating both beauty and function into your home. Our kitchen space feels almost twice the size and makes our entire first floor feel like a completely different space. It’s open and contemporary while still feeling warm and inviting. Marianne really understood our style and our need for functionality. She has great ideas, great style and really knows the business. We spend a lot of time in the kitchen, and everyone in our family cooks. Our countertops were cluttered with appliances since we didn’t have enough storage. Marianne’s design added a lot of storage space and she even added “hidden” spaces for the appliance we use daily. We can still be messy, but we no longer have cluttered countertops which I’m thrilled about. Probably one of the things that keeps me smiling. She also incorporated so many unique and beautiful elements like a walnut floating bar on our island and floating shelves which really added the necessary warmth to the dark blue and cream cabinets. > > Marianne managed the whole project from start to finish and worked quickly to resolve any problems that came up. I also have to say she works with some amazing and very professional contractors who did a great job. We are very pleased with our kitchen renovation and will love it for many years to come. **★★★★★ — gl3nyboo, Jan. 2023** > Marianne did a phenomenal job and I highly recommend her for any bathroom or kitchen design projects. We used her help with our master bathroom remodel and her design ideas far surpassed what I could imagine. Marianne was full of ideas, flexible, easy to talk to and very knowledgeable it truly shows that she loves what she is doing. Thank you so very much! **★★★★★ — gert leusink, Dec. 2022** > We renovated a hallway last year. Any renovation Post Covid seems to be extra challenging. Marianne was there any step of the way to help us through. She was involved in a previous bathroom renovation , and there was no hesitation to ask for her help again. From helping with decoration choices (She is up to date with latest but lasting trends)to coordinating contractors (while the renovation was not extensive, there were a lot of people invoved which made logistics challenging). Without her help, we would probably still be hesitating about wallpaper. Marianne listens deeply, and always found solutions specific to our (old) home. She coached us trough many decisions. She helped us with a fixture choice, that we loved , but seemed complicated. It was complicated, but it was done and it has become the center piece. We love our finished hallway, and would definitely contact her again for new projects. **★★★★★ — HU-802168922, Jan. 2022** > I am happy to recommend the work of Marianne Clifford for several reasons. Her well-rounded background in the field of design and remodeling prompted my husband and I to engage her services, and we were able to experience what that background brought to our own remodeling project. > > Her design work displays an outstanding combination of aesthetic sense and functionality. She is an artist, and our kitchen and half bath were her canvas. She knew how to increase the ease of use of our kitchen space while incorporating combinations of materials, appliances, and fixtures that transformed the space into a serene, beautiful place where we now like to spend the majority of our time connecting, cooking, working, and relaxing. I no longer have that “get me out of the kitchen as soon as possible” feeling. Now, it is a place where my husband and I spend time cooking, eating, and planning together. > > Marianne demonstrates high attention to detail and precision in her work. When I happened to open the microwave drawer in the island and the dishwasher door opposite, I was amazed at how I could easily do that with an inch or so clearance space. I knew that Marianne had been very precise in her measurements when she planned out the space. Her technical expertise afforded us a waterfall kitchen island with a butcher block eating space extending from the island with no legs supporting it, but rather hidden steel supports within. The look is clean and comfortable. > > Marianne’s industry contacts turned out to be tremendously valuable to us on this project--from sources for high-quality materials to finding a contractor with an amazing attention to detail and expert craftmanship whom we could trust implicitly to work in our home without us being present. Marianne guided us expertly through the process of selecting materials, considering the look that we wanted as well as the quality, durability, and ease of use of various products. > > Marianne managed the entire process, from ordering materials and appliances to scheduling contractors handing any issues that arose. Any remodeling job comes with its share of stresses, but Marianne was there to mitigate all of them. > > She listened to our goals for the project, which was to have a beautiful, state-of-the-art space to enjoy for several years before selling the home upon retirement. She designed and space with that goal in mind to make it fresh yet classic. > > My husband and I were so pleased with her work that we have engaged her services to remodel our upstairs bathrooms and master bedroom closet. > > Joanne M. ## Selected projects - [Tranquil Modern Rexford Master Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tranquil-modern-rexford-master-bathroom-pj-vj~7220065) - Location: Rexford, New York - Photos: 3 - Description: This couple had a plethora of ideas that they needed help honing in to what they both wanted. They knew they wanted blue, and I saw that they repeatedly gravitated towards a bold and graphic wallpaper. They also wanted a very large shower, so they could both get ready in the morning. We gave them a huge custom walk in shower with a his and hers showerhead, and a teak bench to add visual warmth and compliment the floor, and to shave her legs on. We gave them a large double vanity, accented with m… - [Niskayuna Jungle Guest Math](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/niskayuna-jungle-guest-math-pj-vj~6659071) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Modern Bakers Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-bakers-kitchen-pj-vj~7637490) - Location: Duanesburg, NY - Photos: 9 - [Botanical Master Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/botanical-master-bathroom-pj-vj~7356251) - Location: Delmar, NY - Photos: 4 - [Master Bedroom With an elegant Dose Of Drama](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bedroom-with-an-elegant-dose-of-drama-pj-vj~7356244) - Location: Schenectady, NY - Photos: 4 - [Charlton Nautically Fresh Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/charlton-nautically-fresh-kitchen-pj-vj~6849531) - Location: Ballston Lake, NY - Photos: 7 - [Rotterdam Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rotterdam-kitchen-pj-vj~6823710) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Niskayuna Age In Place Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/niskayuna-age-in-place-master-bath-pj-vj~6659067) - Location: Schenectady, NY - Photos: 11 - [Burnt Hills Horse Ranch Main Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/burnt-hills-horse-ranch-main-bath-pj-vj~6455054) - Location: Ballston Spa, NY - Photos: 6 - [Burnt Hills Horse Ranch Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/burnt-hills-horse-ranch-master-bath-pj-vj~6455041) - Location: Ballston Spa, NY - Photos: 11 - [Ballston Lake Fireplace](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ballston-lake-fireplace-pj-vj~5987577) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Master Bath with Smart Planning & Before Pix](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bath-with-smart-planning-and-before-pix-pj-vj~4506283) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Charlton Bold Half Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/charlton-bold-half-bath-pj-vj~5884301) - Location: Charlton, NY - Photos: 2 - [Charlton Modern Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/charlton-modern-bath-pj-vj~5884276) - Location: Charlton, NY - Photos: 12 - [Modern Glam Master Bath Burnt Hills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-glam-master-bath-burnt-hills-pj-vj~2886749) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [An Artists Kitchen: Before & After](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/an-artists-kitchen-before-and-after-pj-vj~4506157) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Voorheesville Modern Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/voorheesville-modern-bathroom-pj-vj~5809563) - Location: Voorheesville, NY - Photos: 3 - [Voorheesville Modern Rustic Industrial Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/voorheesville-modern-rustic-industrial-kitchen-pj-vj~5809498) - Location: Voorheesville, NY - Photos: 6 [See all 18 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/marianne-ashley-designs-pfvwus-pf~1040760572) ## Community Q&A **Q: Countertop material?** *(in Photo Questions)* So cozy, warm and inviting! What are the countertops? A: Its leathered American Black Granite **Q: Custom Floor Stain?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi, the floor looks like real wood. Did you stain it to match the cabinets? I have cherry cabinets and am thinking of replacing the floor with wood but don't know how a custom stain would work out with them. Cherry cabinets are impossible to go with laminate flooring unless it's real wood. A: The flooring is red oak with a matte plant-based hardwax oil wood stain. It was made to complement the cherry, but does not match it exactly for a little bit of contrast. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-25.*