--- title: "Houseworks Interiors — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/houseworks-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1099236039 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1099236039.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Houseworks Interiors" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/cc930f3600f6e05f_6180-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "421 S Washington Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, United States" latitude: 38.806 longitude: -77.0529 phone: "(703) 519-1900" website: http://houseworksinteriors.com rating: 5 review_count: 16 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 79 last_updated: 2026-09-24 --- # Houseworks Interiors Original Houzz profile: [Houseworks Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/houseworks-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1099236039) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Alexandria, VA - **Serves:** Washington DC Metro Areas, Alexandria, VA and surrounding Areas - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (16 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Houseworks Interiors was established by Dee Thornton in 1992 in Old Town, Alexandria. The firm has since set a standard for excellence in interior design across the D.C. metropolitan and Northern Virginia areas and beyond. The Houseworks philosophy is to create a design that is appropriate to both the architecture of the house and to the client's vision. We start with practical space and furniture planning, use a mix of natural and interior lighting, add color, pattern and texture to achieve balance, contrast and interest, and complete the scheme with placement of art and accessories for a layered, lived-in look. Comfort is a key consideration throughout this process. The result is timeless design that is unique to each client and is as livable as it is beautiful. ### Services Provided - Full service interior design services - color consultations - finishes and space planning - texture furnishings - timeless but forward-thinking classic designs - furniture - interior lighting - organization. ### Areas Served - Washington DC Metro Areas - Alexandria - VA and surrounding Areas ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Houseworks Interiors | | Address | 421 S Washington Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, United States | | Phone | (703) 519-1900 | | Website | http://houseworksinteriors.com | | Followers on Houzz | 79 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/houseworksinteriors - Blog — http://www.houseworksinteriors.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Houseworks Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/houseworks-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1099236039) - **Website:** http://houseworksinteriors.com - **Phone:** (703) 519-1900 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - The interior design work of Dee Thornton and Houseworks Interiors has captured the attention of HGTV, as well as national publications. She bears the honor of being repeatedly chosen for the prestigious National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) Decorators' Show House. - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 16 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Metropolitan Woodworking, May 2014** > We have worked with Dee Thornton on many projects over the past 10 years. She is very easy to work with and her designs are imaginative and a pleasure for us to build. I would highly recommend Dee and the Houseworks team to anyone looking for design ideas on an upcoming project. > > David Scholar, Metropolitan Woodworking **★★★★★ — Anne Raffaelli, March 2014** > I have used Dee Thornton of Houseworks Interiors for numerous jobs over the last two decades. In the most recent job, Dee designed updates for my kitchen, and bathroom, designed a top floor suite for guests, and worked with the architect and builder to make a family room addition become "the place to be" in our home. Dee understands how to finish a room with style but make it family friendly as well. She listens to client concerns and is easy to work with on a project. > > (Dee has photos of the interiors.) **★★★★★ — Lobkovich Kitchen Designs, Inc., March 2014** > We have worked with Dee Thornton on several projects together over a period of many years. She is an extremely talented design professional with whom it is always a pleasure to collaborate! Dee is a excellent listener and consistently shows a high regard for the needs and dreams of her clients. She has great ideas and encourages and recognizes them in those working with her on project - all to the benefit of her client. **★★★★★ — Fine Art Finishes, Inc., March 2014** > I have worked with Houseworks Interiors for many years and have always had a stellar experience. All are very professional, creative and good humored. A real pleasure to work with. **★★★★★ — Nancy Carson, March 2014** > Houseworks provided the knowhow for design and purchasing for my two projects oer three years. I did a complete renew of the first floor (living and dining room) and then a total renew of the upstairs 3 bedrooms. People are thrilled when they step into my house and see the beautiful "zen" interior. Dee Thornton is a person who can figure out exactly what the client will like-even if the clienet is unclear. I have seen her work in 3/4 other homes as well as design houses, and she can do any style. Nothing looks "designerey" but it all works. Also very good with budgeting and identifying possible cost savings. She has an excellent eye. > I have recommened her to friends and they have been enthusiastic. It is unusual to find someone who combines flexibilitly with design quality, but that describes Dee. **★★★★★ — farshcarpetandrugs, March 2014** > I have worked with Dee Thornton and her staff at Houseworks for many years. She is always the consummate professional and genuinely cares about the customer's needs. An expert in beautiful spaces and I am proud to provide her carpet and rug needs. > Mansour Zamani > Farsh Carpets and Rugs **★★★★★ — rksldawson, March 2014** > We hired Houseworks Interiors to help us with interior decoration of our home as we took on an extensive two floor renovation. Houseworks Interiors helped in the design of the interior spaces from the reception of the architect's initial proposal, through the building process until the finishing touches of sofa and bed pillows. We were very pleased that our aesthetic preferences were taken into consideration but considerately modified when their way made more sense. Now, five years later, those decisions in which we disagreed with Houseworks Interiors and insisted on "our way" have proven insufficient and we need to have them "redo it" to their original suggestions which we intend to do later this year. **★★★★★ — emicklem, March 2014** > Dee helped us completely decorate our home. We had to do extensive renovations and she also helped us decide about lighting and even planned our furniture placement with the architect. My husband & I found Dee so easy to work with and she made our house a true reflection of our tastes. At the time our children were small and she was able to give us a look that both welcomed children and pets but has continued to look really amazing now after almost 15 years. I can highly recommend Dee and her team. She has continued to help me from time to time on a number issues. Dee's work is distinctive but always tailored to the client. She listens to you but also tempers your ideas to come up with something really special. Using a decorator is not cheap but in the end I really think she saved us money by not letting us make mistakes and helping us buy quality. The proof is 15 years later my house still looks current. I loved working with Dee and hope to have her help me again in my next house. **★★★★★ — rosiefalik, March 2014** > Dee Thornton is an amazing and talented decorator. > She redecorated my living room and dining room using most of my furniture but introducing wonderful new colors. She also stayed within my budget. Also, she's a very nice person and easy to work with....she listens. rosemary falik, alexandria, virginia **★★★★★ — shartten12, Feb. 2014** > As the owner of a local cabinet company, I have had the pleasure of working on several > projects with Dee and her Staff! The project have all been well organized and managed > in a true professional way! They always go the extra mile to insure the job exceeds the clients expectation in every way! I hope too collaborate with her on many other projects in the future! > Stephen Hartten, Affinity Woodworking Inc. **★★★★★ — horstb, Feb. 2014** > We can attest to Houseworks Interiors' detailed approach to each and every project that they undertake with us. Their Design Team, one of the best and experienced in the area, is constantly in the workroom checking on every design aspect to ensure that their clientele gets only the best goods and workmanship available. It is always a pleasure to be working with them because we know that the end result will always be something that we are all proud to be a part of. **★★★★★ — kdbconklin, Feb. 2014** > I have worked with Dee Thorton and her Houseworks team since 2001. Dee is an extraordinarily talented designer, with particular skill in listening to the client and clarifying preferences. Lighting and window treatments are two specialties. Her affiliated subcontractors and galleries are artisan-quality, clean and deliver on-time. Dee's team oversees all demolition, painting and installations. Our prior World War II home in Alexandria sold in 48 hours, due in large measure to the beautiful way Dee utilized space and designed our interior. Last, she is patient. Designing our 7000' McLean home is entering its 6th year and she sticks with us! I have recommend with confidence HouseWorks to friends and colleagues. ## Selected projects - [Living and Family Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/living-and-family-rooms-pj-vj~429827) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - Description: Beautiful examples of designer Dee Thorton's work for her client's living rooms and family rooms across the Washington, DC area. - [Dining Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dining-rooms-pj-vj~430321) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bedrooms-pj-vj~435153) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Kitchens/Baths](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchens-baths-pj-vj~435079) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Libraries/Dens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/libraries-dens-pj-vj~435020) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Outdoor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-pj-vj~434994) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Entries](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/entries-pj-vj~435069) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Media Room Bar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/media-room-bar-pj-vj~145227) - Location: Alexandria, VA - Photos: 5 - Description: This striking bar is part of a larger lower-level media and billiard room, where the homeowners entertain frequently. We used high-end finishes, appliances, and glowing LED lights to make the bar a beautiful centerpiece for this space. [See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/houseworks-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1099236039) ## Ideabooks - [houseworks421's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23876435/list/houseworks421-s-ideas) — 29 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/houseworks421) ## Community Q&A **Q: Beautiful room! Can you tell me where you got the sofa?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you, Kelly. The sofa was made by Stewart Furniture Co. to our custom specifications. Stewart products are available to the trade only. Let me know if we can be of further assistance. **Q: where can i purchase the sconces and mirror in this picture** *(in Photo Questions)* remodeling guest bathroom A: The sconces are made by Hudson Valley Lighting and can be purchased through lighting retailers such as Dominion Lighting Supply. The mirror is from Friedman Brothers. It comes in various sizes and finishes. We purchased as a trade source; suggest you research on line. **Q: I love the sink! Where is the base from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The sink and legs are the Memoirs series by Kohler. This product is still available but i believe the sink legs have been redesigned since we installed this unit several years ago. Dee Thornton --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-24.*