--- title: "Cory Connor Designs — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/cory-connor-designs-pfvwus-pf~1098991503 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1098991503.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Cory Connor Designs" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/cab3bb9a01267a27_6136-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "61 DeForest Avenue, Summit, New Jersey 07901, United States" latitude: 40.7149 longitude: -74.3642 phone: "(973) 507-9941" website: http://www.coryconnordesigns.com rating: 5 review_count: 44 best_of_houzz_awards: 14 followers: 1079 last_updated: 2026-08-25 --- # Cory Connor Designs Original Houzz profile: [Cory Connor Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/cory-connor-designs-pfvwus-pf~1098991503) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Summit, NJ - **Serves:** Westfield, Summit, Millburn, Morristown, Madison, New Providence, Berkeley Heights, Florham Park, Chatham, Bernardsville, Mendham, Essex Fells - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (44 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 14 awards (2014–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Locally owned - References available Cory Connor Designs welcomes you to a world where elegance and comfort blend seamlessly. Our forte lies in designing spaces that exude an everlasting charm. Be it the classic aura of vintage decor, the allure of modern glamour, or a fusion of eclectic styles, we specialize in crafting unique interiors that resonate with your personality. At Cory Connor Designs, we believe that every interior should reflect the essence of its inhabitant. Our custom-crafted designs are tailored to your taste, needs, and lifestyle, creating a personalized space that is both aesthetically pleasing and functional. With our expertise, your home can transform into a work of art that offers comfort and relaxation, all at once. ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Kids Bedroom Design - Lighting Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Built-ins - Playroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - House Plans - Custom Home Bars - Universal Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Walk-in Closets - Sunroom Design & Construction - Sustainable Design - Wine Cellar Design - Kitchen Remodeling ### Areas Served - Westfield - Summit - Millburn - Morristown - Madison - New Providence - Berkeley Heights - Florham Park - Chatham - Bernardsville - Mendham - Essex Fells ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Cory Connor Designs | | Address | 61 DeForest Avenue, Summit, New Jersey 07901, United States | | Phone | (973) 507-9941 | | Website | http://www.coryconnordesigns.com | | Followers on Houzz | 1079 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/coryconnordesigns ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Cory Connor Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/cory-connor-designs-pfvwus-pf~1098991503) - **Website:** http://www.coryconnordesigns.com - **Phone:** (973) 507-9941 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 - Featured in HGTV magazine, Country Living, Better Homes & Gardens, Bella NYC - **Best of Houzz:** 14 awards (2014–2026), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 44 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Nami Joshi, Jan. 2019** > I have worked with Cory for two years as we built our home. Working with her has been the best decision we made. A true professional, she has an unbelievable eye, listens to what we want and can take on as much ownership of the project as you want. She worked with us in designing the layout of our home with the architect, creating a vision for each room and matching our style to what we see every day. She went with me to vendors, helped with color choices, ideas, and talked me through difficult choices. Additionally, and this can't be undervalued, she is a kind, thoughtful and sweet person. Working with her was fun, easy and enjoyable. She never hesitated to share her opinions, yet I always felt respected and valued - I was never pressured to go with her way of doing things, and our home is exactly what we wanted. You will not be disappointed working with Cory. I really just can't say enough great things about our experience. Good luck! **★★★★★ — mdb2019, Jan. 2019** > Hiring Cory Connor was one of the smartest things we have done for our home. We had a master bedroom/bathroom area that was outdated and just didn't work for us. We hired Cory and from Day 1 she was involved in every aspect of our project. From hiring the builder to reworking the layout to choosing fixtures, furniture and finishes, Cory designed an elegant, new master bedroom suite that has become the new heart of our home. Not only is Cory knowledgeable, versatile, detail-oriented and intuitive but she is an absolute pleasure to work with. You can have as little or as much involvement as you like in working with Cory. No matter how much involvement, you are in good hands. Because of her open and collaborative nature, contractors enjoy working with Cory which results in those contractors being open and willing to go the distance for her and her great ideas. As with any project, we did run into challenges here and there and I will say Cory does everything in her power to quickly resolve sticky situations. She takes pride in her work wants her clients to be happy with what she has created. We are thrilled to tuck ourselves into our serene and cozy bedroom each night and happy to say we'd hire Cory again in a heartbeat. **★★★★★ — alycarlin, Dec. 2018** > Cory did an amazing job with our kitchen renovation! She has a creative style that completely captured the vision of what we wanted . Her ability to work within our budget coupled with all of the wonderful people she had working in our home made this project truly enjoyable. An incredible professional that I would highly recommend. **★★★★★ — david barnes, Dec. 2018** > Cory has wonderful taste and knows our house and our personalities (and limitations) very well at this stage. We wouldn't use anyone else! **★★★★★ — Gail Rowe-kology, Nov. 2018** > Cory designed my kitchen, and my new bathroom. I had a budget that I really wanted to adhere to, and she came in under that. She has a keen sense for detail, and she really works to know her client’s style. We are now collaborating on my family room remodel, and I’ve been very happy with this project. Sometimes it can be a little harder tying things together when you are updating, and you don’t want to remodel your entire home. Cory does this with ease, however. **★★★★★ — mindyeisenbud, Feb. 2018** > I started with Cory because I needed help choosing paint colors for the entire interior of my home. She was professional, knowledgeable, creative and completely on point. We continued to work together on window coverings and area rugs. When I’m ready to do my addition on my house I will use Cory again. She is truly outstanding! **★★★★★ — Heather Dunphy, Jan. 2017** > I was so excited to work with Cory as I have loved all the projects I've seen of hers. She helped me choose paint colors, wall paper, light fixtures, a rug, a built in design and lovely accessories that fit my liking to my bedroom. She is so easy to work with and will stay within your budget. I was extremely happy with Cory's work that I am now having her design my kitchen!! Thank you Cory!!! **★★★★★ — home123123123123, Dec. 2016** > Cory is a pleasure to work with. She has impeccable taste - simple yet sophisticated- and a great eye for everything from paint colors to furniture dimensions to actual furniture to lighting. The photos you see on Houzz are truly reflective of her style. She is very professional and always worked within the budget we provided, offering a range of options for each piece, at different price points. Decorating a new home can be a daunting task, but she makes it fun and easy! **★★★★★ — btd5150, Dec. 2016** > Cory is fun and easy to work with. Her recommendations and style are excellent; she has found things that we love but would never have picked out ourselves. **★★★★★ — missremodel, Dec. 2016** > Cory is fantastic in every way possible... from her sense of style, to her creative use of space, color and light, to her personality that makes it so fun to get to work with her. She has a way of putting a room together like none other. Cory has designed our home renovation from architectural plans through finished accessories; as well as designed our company's office. She is amazing and I'd highly recommend her to anyone looking for a designer! **★★★★★ — Leslie Quinn, Dec. 2016** > We recently completed a major renovation to our home. Cory was there to help every step of the way. She reviewed the architect's plans, helped with selections of cabinets and countertops, picked lighting fixtures and paint colors and made suggestions for all furniture and accessories. Cory has an incredible eye for design and detail and working with her made the whole project easy and stress free. She understands that the space needed to be livable, functional and comfortable for our family and she was mindful of our budget. She has great contacts for carpet, blinds and cabinetry and a top notch assistant to help get the job done. And, Cory is a blast to work with. We highly recommend Cory Connor Designs : ) **★★★★★ — ltfarkas, Nov. 2016** > We hired Cory to help us with our custom home construction project. She was instrumental in picking out all of our finishes, colors and fixtures, in addition to designing and furnishing multiple rooms. Her design instincts and advice were immeasurably helpful to us and we could not have done it without her. We highly recommend her! ## Selected projects - [Kitchen with a pop of orange](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-with-a-pop-of-orange-pj-vj~2952966) - Location: Chatham Township, NJ - Photos: 3 - Description: Navy blue kitchen island with a pop of orange. 2 tier island with quartz and wood countertop. 3 glass pendants provide light about the island. kitchen, island, navy island, orange appliances, Serena and lily, Benjamin Moore, counter stools, blue island, kitchen hood, pendants, Jacobean floor, kitchen table. - [Glenmere](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glenmere-pj-vj~1515663) - Location: Chatham, NJ - Photos: 7 - [Fresh Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fresh-family-room-pj-vj~717390) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Baby Boy Nursery](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/baby-boy-nursery-pj-vj~714855) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Dale Master](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dale-master-pj-vj~5439159) - Location: Chatham, NJ - Photos: 7 - [Black, White and Gray Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/black-white-and-gray-master-bath-pj-vj~2952947) - Location: Chatham, NJ - Photos: 3 - Description: Modern farmhouse bathroom with cement tile shower floors. Frameless shower door give this shower an open feeling. Shower head, rain shower, cement tile, concrete tile, modern farmhouse, modern bathroom, industrial bathroom, white subway tile, frameless shower door, gray walls, Benjamin Moore gray, niche, double niche, glass panel, black and white bathroom, quartz countertop, medicine cabinet, black medicine cabinet, double vanity, drop in sink, industrial lighting, shaker cabinet, vanities, poli… - [Stenciled Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stenciled-powder-room-pj-vj~410785) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Westminster Master Bedroom/Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/westminster-master-bedroom-bathroom-pj-vj~409670) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Pine Library](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pine-library-pj-vj~174667) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Built-in Bookshelves, Grasscloth, Leather Chesterfield Sofa, Library, Library Ladder, monochromatic, Navy, Navy Grasscloth, Orange, Orb Chandelier, Window Seat, Built-in Bookshelves, Grasscloth, Ladder, Leather Chesterfield Sofa, Library, Navy, Orange, Orb Chandelier, Reading Nook, Window Seat, - [Dale Master Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dale-master-bathroom-pj-vj~5439180) - Location: Chatham, NJ - Photos: 3 - [Basement Bar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-bar-pj-vj~410792) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Rolling Hill Master Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rolling-hill-master-bedroom-pj-vj~717338) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Mudroom/laundry room/office/closet- A place for everything!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mudroom-laundry-room-office-closet-a-place-for-everything-pj-vj~465522) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Pretty in Pink](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pretty-in-pink-pj-vj~2045117) - Location: Summit, NJ - Photos: 1 - [Mendham Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mendham-master-bath-pj-vj~2047261) - Location: Summit, NJ - Photos: 4 - [Chatham Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chatham-street-pj-vj~1883559) - Location: Chatham, NJ - Photos: 4 - [Donohue Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/donohue-family-room-pj-vj~1009585) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: Cory Connor's designed this family room with letting natural light in. This large wall with the tv previously had no built ins/window seats or windows. Now this room is a comfortable place for the family to gather and watch movies or read in. - [Samson](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/samson-pj-vj~179898) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Small Guest Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-guest-bedroom-pj-vj~470478) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Navy and White Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/navy-and-white-kitchen-pj-vj~2047298) - Location: Chatham, NJ - Photos: 4 [See all 43 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/cory-connor-designs-pfvwus-pf~1098991503) ## Ideabooks - [reno foyer](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/136410798/list/reno-foyer) — 1 idea - [Reno exterior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/136410687/list/reno-exterior) — 3 ideas - [Reno vanity/floor stain](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/136410613/list/reno-vanity-floor-stain) — 5 ideas - [Fairmount bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/134646879/list/fairmount-bathrooms) — 14 ideas - [fairmount powder room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/134646573/list/fairmount-powder-room) — 12 ideas - [Schlosser](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/128484476/list/schlosser) — 1 idea - [window treatments](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114741248/list/window-treatments) — 1 idea - [Bartlett](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114657848/list/bartlett) — 8 ideas - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/109933003/list/wish-list) — 7 ideas - [Joshi kitchen window](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/101866172/list/joshi-kitchen-window) — 30 ideas - [Pellegrino](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/101865389/list/pellegrino) — 1 idea - [Joshi Family color vibe](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/101861387/list/joshi-family-color-vibe) — 33 ideas - [Joshi living room-blue tones](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/101863508/list/joshi-living-room-blue-tones) — 12 ideas - [Melissa Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/101862272/list/melissa-master-bath) — 1 idea - [melissa master bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/98779272/list/melissa-master-bedroom) — 15 ideas - [Cline LR](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3611541/list/cline-lr) — 29 ideas - [Garden Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/78397057/list/garden-kitchen-remodel) — 36 ideas [See all 17 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/coryconnor) ## Community Q&A **Q: Sectional Manufacturer** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi, would you be able to tell me the manufacturer of this lovely sectional? A: Bassett Furniture- their customizable sofa **Q: Dining and chairs** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi can you please share where the dining and chairs are from? Where I can purchase them from? A: They are from Ballard Designs **Q: Capiz Chandelier** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi can you please share where the Capiz is from? A: It was years ago...but either west elm or cb2 **Q: where can I get that wallpaper** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thibuat **Q: where are the counter chairs from?** *(in Photo Questions)* where are the counter chairs from? A: They are Ballard stools with custom fabric **Q: shower floor tiles** *(in Photo Questions)* Who makes the shower floor tiles? A: The tile are from the cement tile shop. You can find them online:) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-25.*