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# Jeanne Handy Designs

Original Houzz profile: [Jeanne Handy Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/jeanne-handy-designs-pfvwus-pf~1167286549)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Portland, ME
- **Serves:** Portland, West Scarborough, South Portland, South Portland Gardens, Scarborough, Saco, Westbrook, Windham, Gorham, Falmouth, Cape Elizabeth, Old Orchard Beach, Yarmouth, Cumberland, Falmouth Foreside, South Windham, Chebeague Island, Little Falls, Cousins Island, Long Island, Littlejohn Island, Cliff Island, Cumberland Foreside, Peaks Island
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (10 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 25 Ideabook Saves

What’s your style? At Jeanne Handy Designs our goal is to first help you answer this question and then successfully implement your answer throughout your home or business. During her 15 plus years in the business, Jeanne has earned and enjoys the reputation of being a designer who “listens and really hears” what her clients have to say, is “patient and non-threatening” in her approach and is “respectful of schedules and budgets.”

We are a full service design company with the ability to do as much or as little as you desire, from color consultations to whole house renovations. We are proud that we work with the finest architects, contractors and subcontractors in the business. We look forward to working with you.

### 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
- Lighting Design
- Home Office Design & Construction
- Custom Built-ins
- Floor Plans
- Playroom Design
- Custom Furniture
- Custom Bathroom Vanities
- Laundry Room Design
- Nursery Design
- Custom Blinds & Shades
- Closet Design
- Universal Design
- Basement Design
- Custom Bookcases
- Sunroom Design & Construction
- Custom Entertainment Centers
- Custom Rugs
- Home Theater Design
- Sustainable Design
- Wine Cellar Design
- Green Building
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Whole House Renovations

### Areas Served

- Portland
- West Scarborough
- South Portland
- South Portland Gardens
- Scarborough
- Saco
- Westbrook
- Windham
- Gorham
- Falmouth
- Cape Elizabeth
- Old Orchard Beach
- Yarmouth
- Cumberland
- Falmouth Foreside
- South Windham
- Chebeague Island
- Little Falls
- Cousins Island
- Long Island
- Littlejohn Island
- Cliff Island
- Cumberland Foreside
- Peaks Island

### Typical Job Cost

$20,000 - 1 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Jeanne Handy Designs |
| Address | Portland, Maine 04102, United States |
| Phone | (207) 773-2966 |
| Website | http://www.jeannehandydesigns.com/ |
| Followers on Houzz | 43 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Jeanne Handy Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/jeanne-handy-designs-pfvwus-pf~1167286549)
- **Website:** http://www.jeannehandydesigns.com/
- **Phone:** (207) 773-2966

## Reviews

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

### All 10 reviews

**★★★★★ — Michelle Kuklewicz, May 2017**

> We worked with Jeanne on a kitchen and first floor remodel. With so many options, Jeanne listened to me carefully and helped zero in on choices to bring "my style" to life. Jeanne was easy to work with and was also budget conscious. I loved working with Jeanne and love the results of our remodel!

**★★★★★ — Susan Veligor, May 2017**

> Plain and simple: Jeanne Handy "gets" me. She has an innate and creative sense of color, space and design and she coordinated this with my own personal style. For example: I love light, simplicity and openness. She met all that criteria, recommending pleasing colors, modern fixtures/furniture and stylistic flooring for both my home and office. I've recommended Jeanne to many people.

**★★★★★ — Jeff Sommer, May 2017**

> Jeanne is a great listener.
>
> She is creative and responsive.  Her color scheme for our home was wonderful.  Her solutions for our kitchen design were innovative, thoughtful and user friendly.

**★★★★★ — Stephanie Eglinton, March 2017**

> Jeanne helped us get just the kitchen renovation we wanted. Her relaxed manner is so refreshing when one can be overwhelmed with design choices. She really listens to you and then gives just a few options that she thinks you will like. She is willing to work with a budget and is open to a range of materials. In our case, we splurged on the granite but did box store lighting. She secured the relationships with the general contractor and cabinet builder, both of whom were top-notch professionals like herself.  Jeanne really knows her stuff and, just as importantly, is a wonderful person to work with.

**★★★★★ — Kevin Moquin Architect, March 2017**

> Jeanne has a great talent for listening to her clients and bringing a creative vision to the project that reflects their personality. We have worked together on projects of all scales - from selecting paint colors for my own home to design and finishes for new homes.  I look forward to every opportunity to collaborate with Jeanne.

**★★★★★ — Delia Pooler, March 2017**

> Working with Jeanne is a great experience.  I truly can't say enough wonderful things about her.  She is a total delight to work with and I am continually amazed by her expertise, kindness, patience, incredible taste and ability to make a daunting task seem easy and fun.  She has helped me on two very different projects and I don't know how I could have managed without her.  You will be so fortunate if you get to work with her!

**★★★★★ — efdigiovanni, March 2017**

> I hired Jeanne Handy designs to oversee a complete bathroom renovation in an historic home. Ms. Handy was able to visualize a complete reconfiguration of a relatively small space so that I now have a very comfortable and exceptionally attractive bathroom. She listened carefully to my preferences, helped me choose high quality products within my budget, and carefully and frequently monitored the contractors' work. In fact, I was out of town for most of the project. However, when changes needed to be made, she contacted me often and sent photos of new choices. I have complete confidence in her creative abilities, respect her professionalism, and always enjoy working with her. I would recommend Ms. Handy without reservation.

**★★★★★ — Steven Chicoine, March 2017**

> Jeanne was a pleasure to work with on the renovation of my office space. She worked in a timely fashion and saved me a great amount of money! I have since referred Jeanne to a few clients of mine and they have all been thrilled with her work. Its great to know you can always count on Jeanne and that the job will be finished above and beyond your expectations. I would recommend Jeanne to anyone.

**★★★★★ — A. Jan Berlin, March 2017**

> Jeanne helped us the finishing touches to our new condominium and we love what she suggested. She listened to our preferences and tastes, then made excellent suggestions. Her color palette and designs for furnishings, rugs and window treatments satisfied us completely. We will definitely use talent again.

**★★★★★ — Jane Covey, March 2017**

> I couldn't be more satisfied with Jeanne's consultation. She listened well to our visions and concerns;  seamlessly incorporated our existing aesthetic into our new home, and respected our budget. She was particularly helpful with color and finding just the right rug, furniture and accessory to fit our spaces. She was fun and easy to work with -- so much so that I wish I had a  project right now so to call on her again.

## Selected projects

- [Harbor Ridge Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/harbor-ridge-home-pj-vj~825094)
  - Location: West Bath, ME
  - Photos: 6
- [Quahog Bay Farm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/quahog-bay-farm-pj-vj~825098)
  - Location: Harpswell, ME
  - Photos: 6
- [Lakefront Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakefront-cottage-pj-vj~825106)
  - Location: Naples, ME
  - Photos: 6
- [Casco Bay Cape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casco-bay-cape-pj-vj~825105)
  - Location: Falmouth, ME
  - Photos: 6
- [Old Home, New Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/old-home-new-kitchen-pj-vj~2383972)
  - Location: Portland, ME
  - Photos: 4
- [House of Many Visions](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/house-of-many-visions-pj-vj~2383965)
  - Location: Bristol, ME
  - Photos: 8
- [Just Ducky](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/just-ducky-pj-vj~2383954)
  - Location: Freeport, ME
  - Photos: 8
- ["Regrets Only" Set Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/regrets-only-set-design-pj-vj~2369707)
  - Location: South Portland, ME
  - Photos: 6
- [Easy Day Restaurant & Bowling](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/easy-day-restaurant-and-bowling-pj-vj~2369696)
  - Location: South Portland, ME
  - Photos: 7
- [Coffee By Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coffee-by-design-pj-vj~2369685)
  - Location: Portland, ME
  - Photos: 7
- [Lakeside Magic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeside-magic-pj-vj~2369773)
  - Location: Raymond, ME
  - Photos: 6
- [In Living Color](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/in-living-color-pj-vj~2369670)
  - Location: Falmouth, ME
  - Photos: 6

[See all 12 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/jeanne-handy-designs-pfvwus-pf~1167286549)

## Ideabooks

- [MAIDEN](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/87915388/list/maiden) — 4 ideas

[See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/jeannehandydesigns)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Love the artwork! Who are the artists?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Large scale abstract artwork

A: These wonderful artists are Tessa Greene O'Brien (swimmer) and John Arden Night (botanical). Love their work! Thanks for asking!

**Q: Hello, I love this carpet. Is it an Angela Adams?** *(in Photo Questions)*

tan, cream, light blue abstract area rug.

A: It sure is!

**Q: Lake front cottage** *(in Photo Questions)*

Hi, could you tell me what paint colors you used? 
Love everything about this home!

A: Hi There! So glad you like it, it was a terrific project for a wonderful family. The colors are from Martin Senour, which has since changed it's line, unfortunately, so they are likely no longer available. They were Bing Cherry, Safflower Gold and Bronze Leaf.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*