--- title: "Deering Design Studio, Inc. — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/deering-design-studio-inc-pfvwus-pf~1199579720 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1199579720.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Deering Design Studio, Inc." category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/15d36b8d0398f8dd_9090-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "Seattle, Washington 98121, United States" phone: "(206) 612-0233" website: http://mdeeringdesign.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 15 best_of_houzz_awards: 11 followers: 189 last_updated: 2026-08-19 --- # Deering Design Studio, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Deering Design Studio, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/deering-design-studio-inc-pfvwus-pf~1199579720) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Seattle, WA - **Serves:** Seattle, Bellevue, Renton, Kirkland, Redmond, Shoreline, Burien, Bothell, Edmonds, Issaquah, SeaTac, Mercer Island, Bainbridge Island, Kenmore, Inglewood-Finn Hill, Mill Creek, Bryn Mawr-Skyway, Lake Forest Park, Woodinville, Kingsgate, Newcastle, Manchester, Suquamish, Clyde Hill, Port Ludlow, Medina, Southworth, Beacon Hill, Yarrow Point, Beaux Arts Village, Hunts Point, Ballard, Fairmount Park, North Beacon Hill, Phoenix, Pouslbo, Rainier Valley, Riverview, San Juan Islands, Scottsdale, South Colby, Sun Valley, Suncadia, Tumble Creek - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (15 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2015–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves - Locally owned - Published nationally - 12 years in business Deering Design Studio, Inc. is an award winning Interior Design firm which enjoys a reputation for providing each client with a unique design solution. With projects ranging from private homes to corporate offices and hospitality, Marilyn Deering has provided full service interior design in the Seattle area for many years. Drawing on her interests in art and psychology, Marilyn has a strong desire to improve people’s lives by bringing joy to their home and workspace. Marilyn and her staff quickly become trusted consultants who expertly guide clients through the decision process. Her firm is committed to honest and organized communication. Projects are designed with each client’s budget and unique style firmly in mind. New projects are being added to the portfolio very soon. Come take a look! ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Lighting Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Home Office Design & Construction - Floor Plans - Project Management - Custom Furniture - House Plans - Art Selection - Universal Design - 3D Rendering - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Basement Design - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Home Theater Design - Wine Cellar Design - Sustainable Design - Downsizing - Handicap-Accessible Design - Green Building - Energy-Efficient Homes - Historic Building Conservation - Feng Shui Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Office Design ### Areas Served - Seattle - Bellevue - Renton - Kirkland - Redmond - Shoreline - Burien - Bothell - Edmonds - Issaquah - SeaTac - Mercer Island - Bainbridge Island - Kenmore - Inglewood-Finn Hill - Mill Creek - Bryn Mawr-Skyway - Lake Forest Park - Woodinville - Kingsgate - Newcastle - Manchester - Suquamish - Clyde Hill - Port Ludlow - Medina - Southworth - Beacon Hill - Yarrow Point - Beaux Arts Village - Hunts Point - Ballard - Fairmount Park - North Beacon Hill - Phoenix - Pouslbo - Rainier Valley - Riverview - San Juan Islands - Scottsdale - South Colby - Sun Valley - Suncadia - Tumble Creek ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - $2,500,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Deering Design Studio, Inc. | | Address | Seattle, Washington 98121, United States | | Phone | (206) 612-0233 | | Website | http://mdeeringdesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 189 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Deering Design Studio, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/deering-design-studio-inc-pfvwus-pf~1199579720) - **Website:** http://mdeeringdesign.com - **Phone:** (206) 612-0233 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2018 Luxe RED Award Winners - Northwest Design Awards 2014 - NDICQ Certification - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2015–2026), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 15 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — BRIAN JACOBSON, Oct. 2018** > We engaged Marilyn to help remodel our house. We completely redid the kitchen, powder room, den, living room, and master bathroom, but also made changes to most other rooms in the house. She did a great job listening to our goals for the space, both in terms of feel, as well as the way we wanted to use the various areas, presenting us with a set of options that we felt captured those goals well. She also worked within the constraints of the house's previous design choices in the parts we didn't change so the new elements she designed fit well with the rest of the house. We've lived in the house for about 9 months now and we are very happy with the results! **Comment from Deering Design Studio, Inc.:** > Thanks Brian for the nice review. It's been a great pleasure working with both of you on this home and on your previous one! -Marilyn **★★★★★ — Matthew Eldridge, April 2018** > Marilyn Deering worked with me on a multiple year design and furnishing project which included a complete second floor remodel with a new master suite, as well as replacing the entire kitchen and adding a first floor powder room. I came into the project knowing that I was both particular, but not necessarily inclined to comb through lots of options. Marilyn quickly understood my tastes and could narrow down huge numbers of possibilities to a select handful for me to choose from. Marilyn also worked very closely with the architect for the remodel, to great advantage. Thanks to her ideas and designs my house now includes custom designed cabinets in the baths and kitchen that make for a very sophisticated result. Highly recommended! **Comment from Deering Design Studio, Inc.:** > Thanks Matthew for the nice review! We thoroughly enjoyed working with you! **★★★★★ — RoseMary Reed, April 2018** > Marilyn was amazing in helping me re-design my kitchen/dining/living area. She took the time to understand how I use the space, what surfaces fit my lifestyle and how I wanted to feel in the finished space. Her ideas were clearly tailored to my life- the finished space is "me" and feels great to live in. I have now lived in the space through all 4 seasons and I particularly appreciate the thought she put into lighting as it makes the space the right amount of brightness, regardless of season. Marilyn was timely, approachable, clear in communication and stayed within the budget we agreed upon. I have given her name to several friends and colleagues and will continue to do so in the future! **Comment from Deering Design Studio, Inc.:** > Thanks RoseMary, for the nice review! We very much enjoyed working with you as well! > -Marilyn **★★★★★ — debra santos, Oct. 2017** > Remodeling a 90 yr brick home is not an easy task. I hired Deering design at the begin of my journey in 2013. Marilyn and her team worked closely with the architect and contractor to insure the design and quality met my dream and expectations. She listens to you and helps you make decisions that in the long term right. She gave me options and prices points to select, she is highly professionalism knowledgeable and creative. My partner hired my contractor for his home in port Ludlow. The contractor wants Marilyn on the job. She and her team were worth every penny. I am so pleased with the remodel. As a working professional woman, I could focus on the areas I felt important. It was so much fun to spend time with her, reviewing the concepts making the decisions. We started construction in may 2014 ...adding a 2nd floor to a brick house..retained the 3 rooms on the ground floor and completely gutted & refurbished the rest plus the lower level. I moved in a year later in 2016. to this day I look at areas were Marilyn helped me and I smile!! **★★★★★ — Bret Wirta, Nov. 2016** > We engaged Marilyn Deering Design at our Scottsdale property, the Papago Inn to refresh our lobby, lounge and dining room. The mid-century modern look that they created has been widely acclaimed. Since this is a commercial property our project had strict cost controls. Marilyn Deering Design met deadlines and budgets. We are looking forward to working with them on our next project - a 60 room refresh at the hotel. **★★★★★ — elaine434, Sept. 2015** > On the three projects where we have collaborated with Marilyn Deering, the owners overwhelming felt that choosing to involve her was the best decision they made! > > Marilyn brings a comprehensive knowledge of living spaces, products and materials, and approaches homeowners with an easy manner, curious to understand their desires and lifestyle. And then, she just brings that to life in amazing ways! > > Many of our residential clients assume they will be able to make selections on their own as needed, not realizing how much better it would be to have support with these choices and decisions. Marilyn can not only help bring their dreams to life, but can advocate on their behalf during design and construction. **★★★★★ — tgreggs, Sept. 2015** > Marilyn was able to take our primary structural designs and apply her keen eye to develop textures and forms that absolutely brought the work to life. She fights for her ideas and has an ability to get the build-team to understand her visioin and then we all work together to see her designs through to the end. > She's a pro! **★★★★★ — emandpeter, Sept. 2015** > Marilyn has an exceptional design sense. > She quickly understood our wants and desires, which helped to reduce the amount of decisions we needed to make. > We always felt she was totally committed to our project and we couldn't be happier with our new house. > Thank you Marilyn! **★★★★★ — thebrasels, Sept. 2015** > Marilyn was absolutely instrumental in helping to get our Living / Dining room remodel off the ground. We had a file full of inspiration pictures and a vague idea of what we wanted the end product to be. Marilyn was able to coalesce the pictures and ideas into a concrete plan and see the project through from start to finish. > Without her professional guidance, well trained ear and eye and impeccable > good taste we would still be floundering. I silently thank her each and every > time I walk through our front door! **★★★★★ — dorothybg3, Sept. 2015** > When we were in the midst of our remodel, Marilyn came to our rescue. Within moments of being on the site, she helped resolve several nagging design issues. After that, she continued to help turn our remodel from a task into a rewarding and satisfying process. She not only advised us with paint colors and other design features, she also worked with the builders to make sure the design of the new greenhouse window matched the house and was sound, among other examples. She was proactive--she not only answered questions, but asked them herself and challenged us to imagine other ways to look at our remodel--including removing a living room wall that served no real purpose--so that we made the most of our investment. She was readily available and went above and beyond, even working with the contractors when we had to be out of town. **★★★★★ — 321medina, Sept. 2015** > Marilyn has provided interior design services for our family at two different homes as well as my office at work. We have worked with her for over 10 years. We appreciate her ability to incorporate our contrasting tastes and styles into a design that reflects each of us and also serves the needs of our young family. She is responsive, helpful, thoughtful and creative. When cannot source what we want or need, she designs it for us and finds someone to custom fabricate it. Marilyn listens carefully and reflects what we want in the choices that she makes for us. She also is very willing to work within a budget and respects our decisions about the budget. She is top-notch! **★★★★★ — 353nw112, Sept. 2015** > Marilyn has a great eye. She does a good job working with couples to find the sweet spot of design that all 3 -- designer and both spouses -- are happy with. She understands family use/kid issues and gets the different needs for a high traffic play room vs a relaxing master suite. She is able to adjust designs for budgets, and she is warm, personable, and fun to work with. We love the spaces she's helped us create!! ## Selected projects - [Sammamish Glow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sammamish-glow-pj-vj~7224708) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: A complete home remodel done in two phases over three years. The homeowner's extensive collection of pottery was highlighted in the living room, and each space was upgraded to a modern and light filled "new" home. - [Clyde Hill Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clyde-hill-contemporary-pj-vj~2870877) - Location: Clyde Hill, WA - Photos: 14 - Description: Deering Design Studio, Inc. Architecture: Baylis Architects Construction: Gateway Custom Homes Photography: Laurie Black Photography - [Lake Union Houseboat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-union-houseboat-pj-vj~2132839) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 16 - Description: Location: Seattle, WA Photographer: Laurie Black Photography Building Designer: Greggs Building Design General Contractor: Franzen Renovations, LLC - [Home in the Woods, Outdoor Pavilion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-in-the-woods-outdoor-pavilion-pj-vj~2257266) - Location: Bothell, WA - Photos: 5 - Description: Location: Bothell, WA Photographer: Mark Woods Photography Architect: Joyce Puri, Studiopuri Landscape Architect: Chad Wichers, ASLA, Studio 342 Landscape Architecture General Contractor: Robertys Wygal - [Northwest Retreat II](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northwest-retreat-ii-pj-vj~5328026) - Location: Issaquah, WA - Photos: 6 - Description: Deering Design Studio, Inc. Architecture & Landscape: Terrell Design Group Architectural Detailer: Tom Miller, Design TM Construction: R.J. Smulski Homes Photography: Laurie Black Photography - [Mid-Century Modern Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-modern-residence-pj-vj~612618) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 6 - Description: This newly constructed contemporary home became a backdrop for a group of mid-century modern furniture, gathered from new and used sources, as well as custom fabrication. Location: Queen Anne, Seattle, WA Photographer: Laurie Black Photography Remodel Construction: GKO Construction - [Home in the Woods, Master Suite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-in-the-woods-master-suite-pj-vj~2248986) - Location: Bothell, WA - Photos: 8 - Description: Location: Bothell, WA Photographer: Mark Woods Photography General Contractor: Roberts Wygal Architect: Joyce Prui, Studio Puri - [English Cottage In the City](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/english-cottage-in-the-city-pj-vj~2755623) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 8 - Description: Deering Design Studio, Inc. Building Designer: Greggs Building Design Construction: R. J. Smulski Homes, Inc. Photographer: Laurie Black Photography - [Arts & Crafts Bungalow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arts-and-crafts-bungalow-pj-vj~2717314) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 10 - Description: Architect: Stock & Associates, Inc. Contractor: Lockhart Suver Photographer: Laurie Black - [Home in the Woods](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-in-the-woods-pj-vj~612434) - Location: Bothell, WA - Photos: 8 - Description: This home has a solid and rustic nature to it that was remodeled in a few key areas. A modern “Man Cave” was added to the basement including a theatre room, kitchen, game room, and bathroom. A new library and office were tucked into the entry area on the main floor. Location: Bothell, WA Photographer: Michael Jensen General Contractor: Roberts Wygal Remodel Architect: Mark Olasen - [Northwest Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northwest-retreat-pj-vj~612159) - Location: Issaquah, WA - Photos: 9 - Description: The interior to this Northwest classic was extensively remodeled to allow more natural light to key areas, and create warmth by adding custom casework and trim. Location: Issaquah, WA Photographer: F. Stop Seattle Architect: Stock & Associates, Inc. General Contractor: RJ Smulski Homes - [Lakeside Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeside-home-pj-vj~612347) - Location: Bellevue, WA - Photos: 14 - Description: A beautiful craftsman house on Lake Washington was made into a home for a young family, tailored to the traditional style with some modern touches. Location: Bellevue, WA Photographer: Sam Van Fleet Photography General Contractor: GKO Construction Architect: Menter Architects (Lower Floor Remodel) - [Lakeside Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeside-powder-room-pj-vj~2207842) - Location: Bellevue, WA - Photos: 5 - Description: A captive audience is a terrible thing to waste. Knowing that every guest will spend a short moment in a powder room, the owners of this traditional home chose to make it memorable. Watery azure and gold tile splash the textured blue walls, and a bronze sink seems to dance on a shimmering marble counter top. This whimsical throne room ties into the home’s antique surroundings, with formal light fixtures and a free standing wood vanity. Location: Bellevue, WA General Contractor: GKO Construction… - [Lakeside Guestroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeside-guestroom-pj-vj~2207856) - Location: Bellevue, WA - Photos: 2 - Description: Offering comfort with views that rival the most luxurious hotels, this guestroom goes above and beyond the expected. Location: Bellevue, WA Photographer: Laurie Black Photography General Contractor: GKO Construction - [Modern Collections](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-collections-pj-vj~612051) - Location: Bellevue, WA - Photos: 7 - Description: This condominium on Lake Washington was extensively remodeled for a gaming software designer to showcase his collection of sci-fi figurines and artwork using a modern approach. Location: Bellevue, WA General Contractor: GKO Construction Photographer: Sam Van Fleet Photography - [East Meets West Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-meets-west-condo-pj-vj~608131) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 6 - Description: This young professional couple--he originally from Japan, she from the Pacific Northwest--renovated four condominium units to create one cohesive space. It was designed so that their home would reflect elements from both cultures in a modern way. Location: Seattle, WA Photographer: Sam Van Fleet Photography General Contractor: Flip Builders Architect: Stock & Associates, Inc. - [The Antler House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-antler-house-pj-vj~608447) - Location: Kirkland, WA - Photos: 9 - Description: This high-end custom home situated above Lake Washington in Kirkland has a contemporary Northwest lodge appeal. The interior design sought to enhance the architecture by adding custom furniture with warm colors, textural fabrics and woods. Location: Kirkland, WA General Contractor: GKO Construction Photographer: Sam Van Fleet Photography - [The Blue House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-blue-house-pj-vj~608413) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 5 - Description: Completely renovating their home from the foundation up, this client imagined a dream home for their young family. With blues and greens the clear favorite among the options presented, a serene and simplified Arts and Crafts motif was created. Location: Laurelhurst, Seattle, WA General Contractor: GKO Construction Photographer: Sam Van Fleet Photography - [Tudor Traditional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tudor-traditional-pj-vj~608213) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 3 - Description: This client wanted a warm and colorful palette, open views to the lake, and a traditional southern style tailored to a small family with very active cats. Location: Seattle, WA Photographer: Sam Van Fleet Photography General Contractor: GKO Construction [See all 19 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/deering-design-studio-inc-pfvwus-pf~1199579720) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-19.*