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address: "59 Barre street, Unit E, Charleston, South Carolina 29401, United States"
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# Catherine Carabello

Original Houzz profile: [Catherine Carabello](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/catherine-carabello-pfvwus-pf~1166355689)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Charleston, SC
- **Serves:** Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Johns Island, Saint Andrews, Hanahan, Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, Folly Beach, N Charleston
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (14 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2021–2025), for Design, Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves
- Evening consultations
- Weekend consultations
- Woman owned

Interior Design Expert, Cathy Carabello, specializes in new construction and home renovations. After a decades long successful career spanning the southeast, she has returned home to Charleston and is based downtown on the peninsula.

Cathy graduated from East Carolina University with a BFA in Interior Design. She got her start in High Point, NC, first as a photographic set designer for the Alderman Company, and then went out on her own as a freelancer working for iconic brands like Thomasville Furniture, designing their freestanding store, in addition to designing showrooms for High Point Market and working for an advertising agency in photographic design for small product and other furniture companies.

Her partner, Parker Best graduated from the College of Charleston with a communications degree before she pursued her passion for interior design. She then graduated with a second bachelor's from the Art Institute here in Charleston, which launched her design career and certified her in AutoCad and drafting. 

Over the past several years she has worked for design firms and construction companies which has created a vast amount of expertise in communicating with contractors and subcontractors to ensure the designs come to life as visioned. 

Cathy and Parker met on a job while renovating a home in Charleston and decided to partner up to create ULDI, because two heads are better than one!

### 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
- Custom Cabinets
- Custom Kitchen Cabinets
- Design Consultation
- Entry Design
- Floor Plans
- Playroom Design
- Custom Furniture
- Custom Bathroom Vanities
- Laundry Room Design
- Nursery Design
- Custom Blinds & Shades
- House Plans
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Closet Design
- Universal Design
- Outdoor Kitchen Design
- 3D Rendering
- Custom Bookcases
- Custom Walk-in Closets
- Sunroom Design & Construction
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Sustainable Design
- Wine Cellar Design
- Home Staging
- Downsizing
- Drafting
- Handicap-Accessible Design
- Custom Beds
- Attic Conversion
- Historic Building Conservation
- Garage Design
- Home Office Design

### Areas Served

- Charleston
- North Charleston
- Mount Pleasant
- Johns Island
- Saint Andrews
- Hanahan
- Isle of Palms
- Sullivans Island
- Folly Beach
- N Charleston

### Typical Job Cost

$25,000 - 500,000

Design Consultation start at $150/Hr.

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Catherine Carabello |
| Address | 59 Barre street, Unit E, Charleston, South Carolina 29401, United States |
| Phone | (713) 501-6693 |
| Website | http://uldandinteriors.com |
| License Number | 1890099 |
| Followers on Houzz | 18 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Catherine Carabello](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/catherine-carabello-pfvwus-pf~1166355689)
- **Website:** http://uldandinteriors.com
- **Phone:** (713) 501-6693

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Cathy has been featured in Houston Magazine and also in design book Segreto, Secrets to Finishing Beautiful Interiors.
- Additionally, she is an Allied Member of ASID.

- **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2021–2025), for Design, Service.

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

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 14 reviews**

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

### Reviews

**★★★★★ — HU-39092509, Jan. 2023**

> I bought a home in 2019 that needed major interior renovations.  Parker Best was an incredible help in adding space and analyzing every square inch to make the best use of it.  She has a very artistic eye and ability to adjust to the customer wants and needs.  I will definitely contact Urban Living Design and Interiors for any future projects.  Beth Campione

**★★★★★ — Gerald Gregory, Jan. 2023**

> Parker was the BEST person to work on my new-build home in downtown Charleston. She attended to every detail selection and was effortlessly in tune with my style and what I envisioned for my née home.
> I could not be happier with the process, front to back! Anyone who has the pleasure to work with ULDI will have a great experience and Parker and Cathy will be sure to make what can be a very stressful process into a good and lasting memory to enjoy.

**★★★★★ — Cristine Candland, Jan. 2023**

> Cathy is the best! She is brilliant. Much more than someone to help decorate. She has real credentials and a true eye so you can trust her to add value long term

**★★★★★ — jcetmarine, Aug. 2022**

> Cathy Carabello has been an invaluable resource throughout our renovation project. We bought a carriage house that needed to be gutted to the studs and Cathy provided design and project management services, all the way from floorplan drawings to furniture selection and decoration. She has given her very best and the results have far outreached our expectations. Cathy’s attention to details is second to none and she was able to help us optimize our floorplan to gain square footage and making our home not only beautiful but also practical and well thought. Living out of town, it was particularly comforting to be able to rely on Cathy to help monitor and ensure progress of the project on our behalf, we knew we were in very good hands. Cathy quickly understood our taste which she incorporated in her design suggestions, yet not settling on ‘easy’ selections. She took us at times out of our comfort zone and we are very glad that we followed her vision. Cathy comes highly recommended; you will not be disappointed!

**★★★★★ — Lisa Falzone, March 2022**

> I’ve worked with Cathy Carabello for the past few years and have found her knowledge, customer service, design aesthetic, and attention and detail phenomenal.  I highly recommend her to my clients.

**★★★★★ — monicazebryk, Feb. 2022**

> Cathy is simply the best.  She not only has a great eye for design but is fun to be around.  She brought fresh ideas to every room in our house. We also appreciated that she gave us various options & price points for our  renovation.  Everyone needs a little Cathy in their life. Run don’t walk to use her design services.

**★★★★★ — Stella Coulson, Jan. 2022**

> My husband and I feel so grateful to have found Cathy to help us refurnish and decorate multiple rooms throughout our new home! She quickly picked up on our likes and dislikes, balanced both of our style preferences, and presented us with a great variety of options at different price points. We couldn’t be happier how our home looks and have received so many compliments. Cathy is responsive, candid, patient, kind, and has made what can be an overwhelming process completely stress-free. We continue to work with her on our home and would recommend her in a heartbeat.

**★★★★★ — Tamara Carson, Jan. 2022**

> Catherine was able to take our vision and turn it into the design we were looking for.  She was very helpful in working with the kitchen cabinet supplier and the general contractor.  We recommend her and would use her again.

**★★★★★ — HU-242450854, Oct. 2021**

> I have been working with Catherine for the past couple of months and it has been an absolute pleasure. Catherine has a wealth of experience and is up for any challenge. She is transparent, fair, honest, and will work tirelessly to make your vision become reality. I can't thank her enough for working with me to transform my new home into what it is now. I would 100% recommend Catherine at CMC Designs Charleston to anyone looking for an incredible interior designer.

**★★★★★ — Jarma Khoury, April 2021**

> My husband and I built a loft apartment a couple of years ago and we recently decided look into some second phase decorating. Cathy came in and evaluated our home and goals and she came back with an awesome design plan that was spot on with what we wanted to accomplish! She put together a 3D design for a whole new look for our den and roof top deck area. She also specified all the furniture and fxitures and ordered it all for us too! Cathy is a very professional and detailed-oriented interior designer. You would absolutely enjoy working with her!

**★★★★★ — laurenmccauley, March 2021**

> Cathy Carabello at CMC Designs is a visionary.  She was able to take existing space and create a separate powder room and then a bathroom and bedroom for my Mom, utilizing ADA requirements.  It is beautiful and not the least bit institutional in appearance.  The fixtures she found were fantastic and she used every bit of space in such creative ways.  She was so easy to work with too.  I can’t wait to see what she can do with my kitchen!

**★★★★★ — Linda Huddleston, March 2021**

> CMC Designs provided a comprehensive, holistic approach to designing my dream kitchen. The talented, skilled and experienced Cathy Carabello is professional, friendly and a joy to work with. She brings her personality of fun and positivity which made the detailed project relaxing and enjoyable. I look forward to working with her again on my next project!

## Selected projects

- [East Bay Carriage House Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-bay-carriage-house-renovation-pj-vj~7014048)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
- [Hampton Park Terrace](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hampton-park-terrace-pj-vj~6900264)
  - Location: Charleston, SC
  - Photos: 12
- [Bedroom Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bedroom-addition-pj-vj~7014068)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Renaissance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/renaissance-pj-vj~6900271)
  - Location: Mount Pleasant, SC
  - Photos: 10
- [ZigZag](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/zigzag-pj-vj~6570044)
  - Location: Charleston, SC
  - Photos: 10
- [Waterfront](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/waterfront-pj-vj~6569878)
  - Location: Charleston, SC
  - Photos: 11
- [Barre Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barre-street-pj-vj~6569868)
  - Location: Charleston, SC
  - Photos: 8
- [King Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/king-street-pj-vj~6315549)
  - Location: Charleston, SC
  - Photos: 1
- [Olympia](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/olympia-pj-vj~6571583)
  - Location: Houston, TX
  - Photos: 22
- [Carnegie](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carnegie-pj-vj~6571594)
  - Location: Houston, TX
  - Photos: 11

[See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/catherine-carabello-pfvwus-pf~1166355689)

## Ideabooks

- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/156888758/list/wish-list) — 1 idea
- [cmcarabello1's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7152960/list/cmcarabello1-s-ideas) — 23 ideas

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*