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address: "Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505, United States"
latitude: 43.012
longitude: -85.6309
phone: "(616) 947-4127"
website: http://www.refreshdesign.net
rating: 5
review_count: 10
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followers: 130
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# Refresh Design

Original Houzz profile: [Refresh Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/refresh-design-pfvwus-pf~1166104101)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Grand Rapids, MI
- **Serves:** Grand Rapids, Forest Hills, East Grand Rapids, Rockford, Ada
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (10 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2014–2017), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 250 Ideabook Saves

Working with a designer when you build & furnish your new home (or renovate your existing home) shouldn’t be a headache inducing experience. We make this process an enjoyable one- yes, even fun! 

How do we do this? With our project management systems, we use our experience, expertise and attention to detail to make the most of the design process, combining efficiency with aesthetics to make the project you’ve been dreaming about come to fruition on time and on budget.

### Services Provided

- Interior Design Services

### Areas Served

- Grand Rapids
- Forest Hills
- East Grand Rapids
- Rockford
- Ada

### Typical Job Cost

\- 0

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Refresh Design |
| Address | Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505, United States |
| Phone | (616) 947-4127 |
| Website | http://www.refreshdesign.net |
| Followers on Houzz | 130 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/refreshdesign
- X (Twitter) — http://www.twitter.com/amypottenger
- Blog — http://www.refreshdesign.wordpress.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Refresh Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/refresh-design-pfvwus-pf~1166104101)
- **Website:** http://www.refreshdesign.net
- **Phone:** (616) 947-4127

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Best of Houzz Service Award Winner, 2014-2016!

- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2014–2017), for Service.

**Affiliations**
- [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019)
- [Home Builders Association of Michigan](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/home-builders-association-of-michigan-pfvwus-pf~1477551635)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 10 reviews**

### All 10 reviews

**★★★★★ — Diane B, Aug. 2016**

> My kitchen renovation was designed and created by Amy at Refresh Design.  My contractor was wowed by my binder full of colors, samples, and work orders.  Amy is professional, attentive, and punctual.  I, myself, am not confident in making deign decisions, so Amy listened carefully and directed me towards a result that I love and my friends admire!

**Comment from Refresh Design:**

> Thank you Diane! It was a pleasure working with you- I hope you and your sweet family enjoy your new kitchen!

**★★★★★ — mag060802, Aug. 2015**

> I had a lot of questions with regard to design, updates, etc. Amy was thorough and very fun to work with. She had great ideas and style advice for the rooms I needed help with. She even provided additional options and places to shop for certain things. We accomplished so much in the hour plus she was here. I would definitely recommend her and hire her again.

**Comment from Refresh Design:**

> Thanks! It was so much fun to work with you!

**★★★★★ — bethmeyer79, June 2015**

> We hired Amy from Refresh Design to help us pick out new colors for our home. The colors the previous owners had chosen were very bold and unique so it was difficult to imagine what new colors would look like. By asking us questions about our taste, past homes, and what colors we found beautiful and soothing, she was able to pinpoint several selections that we would love. We have only had a chance to update one room so far, but I am very grateful for her time and expertise every time I go into our freshly painted sun room!

**Comment from Refresh Design:**

> Thank you Beth! Wonderful working with you, so glad you're enjoying the sun room!

**★★★★★ — kristinbradley, May 2015**

> What a wonderful experience!  The designer who came to my house was so kind, helpful and talented.  Just the consultation gave me lots to think about.  I love that they will tailor their services to what their client needs every step of the way.

**Comment from Refresh Design:**

> Thank you! It was a pleasure to work with you, Kristin!

**★★★★★ — Amy Topper, Dec. 2014**

> Found Amy on Houzz and liked her website. We wanted to make big changes in paint colors and replace carpeting with hardwood floors but had no idea where to start. Amy narrowed our choices down to the point where we could make an actual decision! We wound up going with her recommendations and are very pleased with the results. She guided us well!

**Comment from Refresh Design:**

> Thanks Amy! So glad you are enjoying your new rooms! Enjoyed working with you!

**★★★★★ — soniasunny, Nov. 2014**

> Amy has helped me in two ways. First, she advised me on staging my home for sale. I followed her suggestions and our house sold quickly. Then, Amy visited our new house to guide me through color and texture choices for some new furniture. The next step is for her to meet me at the furniture store and assist me with selections.
>
> Amy asks great questions and listens to me. She seems to really understand the environment I'm trying to create. She helps me identify my style and guides me toward building the look and ambiance that best reflects me and my family. Amy is warm, professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with.

**Comment from Refresh Design:**

> It was great working with you! So wonderful you're enjoying your new home- it's fun to see everything coming together.

**★★★★★ — Ann S, Oct. 2014**

> Amy at Refresh Design was great to work with. She was very personable and really understood my redecorating dilemmas. She's a great resource person. Gave me lots of options while staying within my budget and my active family's needs.

**Comment from Refresh Design:**

> So happy to work with you Ann! I hope you are all enjoying the new great room together!

**★★★★★ — jayhidalgo, Oct. 2013**

> If you want a designer who listens first, then responds to your needs, taste and budget, then Refresh Design is who you should work with.  Amy's "client first" mindset has given us a space that is us, not some representation of who someone thinks we should be.  Easy to work with, personable and talented.  She gets 5 stars.

**Comment from Refresh Design:**

> So much fun working with you & your family! I hope you are all enjoying your new spaces together!

**★★★★★ — April Petersen, Oct. 2013**

> We enjoyed working with Refresh Design very much! Following our consultation, we received a comprehensive and easy to use binder of detailed plans (including flooring, paint and counter surface samples) for our remodel project. It was prepared so that we could use it at our own pace, as we were able to tackle each room of our home. Amy's work ensured that our open concept floor plan would be complimentary in terms of colors and styles even if it wasn't all completed at the same time. We have referred back to our binder often!
> I highly recommend contacting Refresh Design if you are considering a small room redo or a complete home remodel. You won't be disappointed.

**Comment from Refresh Design:**

> So happy you are loving your new open plan living room-kitchen-dining room! Truly a pleasure working with you!

**★★★★★ — smedwards55, Oct. 2013**

> I would highly recommend Amy Pottenger of Refresh Design.  Amy is very professional, yet is very flexible and willing to work with her clients to create the optimal living space.  We love her design for our integrated living room, dining room, and kitchen and are proud to show it off to friends and family.  Her ability to understand our preferences, along with her great eye for color and scale, provided us with a space we love and feel comfortable in.  As a testament to how enthusiastic we are about her work, she is now designing our new master suite!

**Comment from Refresh Design:**

> It has been wonderful working with you on your condo re-design! So fun and rewarding to see your beautiful home come together. Thank you for the review!

## Selected projects

- [Lookout Farm Residence (Epique Homes)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lookout-farm-residence-epique-homes-pj-vj~2716591)
  - Location: Ada, MI
  - Photos: 21
- [Spring Parade Home 2017 (Epique Homes)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spring-parade-home-2017-epique-homes-pj-vj~2570966)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 44
- [West Hamptons Residence, Ada MI (Epique Homes)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-hamptons-residence-ada-mi-epique-homes-pj-vj~2570252)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 24
  - Description: New construction home.
- [Alto Living Room Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alto-living-room-renovation-pj-vj~2440974)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Complete living room renovation in Alto, Michigan. We added stone and a new mantel to the fireplace, changed the fireplace doors, added wood floors, new wall/ceiling color, new light fixtures, added the trim detail to the ceiling, new furnishings and custom sized area rug.
- [North Carolina Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-carolina-residence-pj-vj~1909455)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Coopersville Great Room, Entry & Hallway](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coopersville-great-room-entry-and-hallway-pj-vj~613327)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: This family wanted to create a relaxing, updated space that flowed well together with the rest of the home. One particular concern was that the high ceiling in the great room space didn't feel cozy enough for them so they didn't use the room very often. So we addressed that in their design plan and created a comfortable, stylish main living area for the whole family.
- [Greenville Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/greenville-residence-pj-vj~1203967)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: The design plan we created for this busy family re-configured their front entry, stair way, living room, kitchen and dining room. They came to us looking for a vision for the space before they hired their contractor to do the work.
- [Ada Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ada-condo-pj-vj~340246)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: The homeowners of this condo wanted to really customize the space to their needs & style. Their design plan was created to take the living room, kitchen and dining room from "builder grade" to a space uniquely designed for their lifestyle.
- [Grand Rapids Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grand-rapids-kitchen-pj-vj~1963526)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: When my lovely client approached me about renovating her main living areas, she wanted the new space to feel updated, larger, brighter and more open. She and her husband wanted to make their home appealing to buyers as they have plans to sell in the future, however they also wanted a space that they could enjoy in the meantime. We worked with their existing trim, cabinetry and furnishings, and added new flooring, lighting and wall colors in addition to new kitchen appliances, countertop, backspl…
- [Grand Rapids Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grand-rapids-family-room-pj-vj~491051)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: This family needed a plan to upgrade their downstairs family room to a place where they could all feel at home. They wanted a space to watch movies, entertain and keep up with their favorite sports teams. We worked with their existing flooring and wall color then added new furniture, lighting, and accessories.
- [Ada Villas Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ada-villas-condo-pj-vj~528830)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: This is a newly built condo where the homeowners wanted to add their personal touch. We selected the table and chairs, then designed a custom area rug using FLOR tiles. The space is a mix of new items, antiques, and items the owners already had. We repurposed a white bookshelf by turning it into a china hutch, and made it even more special by adding a coordinating fabric behind the shelves for a one-of-a-kind look on a budget.
- [Ada Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ada-residence-pj-vj~340236)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: This family moved into a new home and wanted to complete the space with more seating, media storage, dining room furnishings and more. We put together a design that created a cohesive flow between their living, dining and kitchen areas, in addition to finding just the right furniture for their owner's suite and creating a custom designed built-in for their upstairs loft.
- [Cascade Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cascade-residence-pj-vj~340232)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
  - Description: This family was looking for a style update throughout their home; a plan that would allow them to incorporate some existing items as well as add in some new pieces and create a functional, beautiful and comfortable place to live.
- [Children's Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/children-s-rooms-pj-vj~340519)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 19
  - Description: Various children's rooms we've had the pleasure of creating for our youngest clientele.
- [Holland Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/holland-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~503336)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: This young family needed a kitchen plan that updated the space, utilized every square foot, accommodated their growing family and provided the function and organization they were lacking, all while flowing within the open plan of the rest of the home.
- [Hudsonville Home Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hudsonville-home-office-pj-vj~340241)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: In this project, we transformed a never used dining room into a space the whole family could use- a home office.

[See all 16 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/refresh-design-pfvwus-pf~1166104101)

## Ideabooks

- [Grace Meadow](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/103675254/list/grace-meadow) — 7 ideas
- [modern fireplace](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/84440830/list/modern-fireplace) — 3 ideas
- [Mud Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/78506346/list/mud-rooms) — 6 ideas
- [Modern Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/71155746/list/modern-farmhouse) — 40 ideas
- [Foster Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68118126/list/foster-kitchen) — 12 ideas
- [powder rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/66860783/list/powder-rooms) — 1 idea
- [Lakefront Home Office/Guest Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/66052560/list/lakefront-home-office-guest-room) — 3 ideas
- [Cheshire Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/748630/list/cheshire-kitchen) — 29 ideas
- [Trim](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74484070/list/trim) — 12 ideas
- [Kitchen Islands: Double](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51811225/list/kitchen-islands-double) — 4 ideas
- [Cottages](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51811055/list/cottages) — 5 ideas
- [Cheshire Exterior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29687748/list/cheshire-exterior) — 3 ideas

[See all 12 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/refreshdesign)

## Community Q&A

**Q: What color paint is this? -it's Shelbi. Yes, I'm stalking you.** *(in Photo Questions)*

Thinking about going warm instead of blue for our kitchen -the dark wood cabinets would just get darker with a blue background, I'm thinking, and I'm wondering if keeping to a warmer palette would open it up a little. 
Every. Single. Person. in this town has a RED or red-brown kitchen -so I don't want to go that direction, but warm is good, I'm thinking. Ideas?

A: And also- for your kitchen- what about a warm gray? Would still be warm but different. Take a look at Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore- one of my fave warm grays.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-07.*