--- title: "1st Impressions Design, LLC — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/1st-impressions-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~1199916004 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1199916004.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "1st Impressions Design, LLC" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/27f34f1609d2e6e9_6396-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Minnetrista, Minnesota 55364, United States" latitude: 44.9382 longitude: -93.6561 phone: "(507) 430-7938" website: http://www.1stimpressionsdesign.com rating: 5 review_count: 16 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 3 last_updated: 2026-11-05 --- # 1st Impressions Design, LLC Original Houzz profile: [1st Impressions Design, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/1st-impressions-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~1199916004) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Minnetrista, MN - **Serves:** Minneapolis, Bloomington, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Edina, Saint Louis Park, Shakopee, Richfield, Chaska, Chanhassen, Hopkins, Monticello, Waconia, Victoria, Mound, Orono, Minnetrista, Shorewood, Medina, Delano, Carver, Watertown, Rockford, Wayzata, Deephaven, Independence, Greenfield, Osseo, Excelsior, Cologne, Saint Bonifacius, Spring Park, Howard Lake, Long Lake, Maple Plain, Tonka Bay, Greenwood, Loretto, Woodland, Minnetonka Beach, Crystal Bay, Hamel, Navarre, Young America - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (16 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2023–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Woman owned - Offers Custom Work Design, Decorating, and Styling Consultation Services, E-Design Services, Color Consultations, Shopping Services My goal is to help my clients create spaces that function well, feel warm and inviting, look beautiful, and reflect who they are and what they love. I offer three different consultation options that include professional color advice using 8x11 color samples, floorplan ideas and strategies, wall art and accessory suggestions, and styling services. Depending on the consultation package, it may also include online inspiration images and an online floor plan. I also offer hourly shopping services to help clients choose finishes and fixtures for their new build or renovation, along with furniture and accessories. We will make use of my expertise and designer discounts whenever possible. In addition, I provide tools and resources for those who want to DIY so they end up with spaces that look thoughtfully curated and professionally designed. ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Space Planning - Color Consulting - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Lighting Design - Design Consultation - Entry Design - Floor Plans - Playroom Design - Nursery Design - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Art Selection - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Basement Design - 3D Rendering - Downsizing - E-Design - Furniture/Accessories Shopping - Redesign ### Areas Served - Minneapolis - Bloomington - Plymouth - Maple Grove - Eden Prairie - Minnetonka - Edina - Saint Louis Park - Shakopee - Richfield - Chaska - Chanhassen - Hopkins - Monticello - Waconia - Victoria - Mound - Orono - Minnetrista - Shorewood - Medina - Delano - Carver - Watertown - Rockford - Wayzata - Deephaven - Independence - Greenfield - Osseo - Excelsior - Cologne - Saint Bonifacius - Spring Park - Howard Lake - Long Lake - Maple Plain - Tonka Bay - Greenwood - Loretto - Woodland - Minnetonka Beach - Crystal Bay - Hamel - Navarre - Young America ### Typical Job Cost $400 - 2,000 I offer a range of services that allows homeowners to choose the service options that best suit their needs. Typically, that involves an initial consultation, which may be followed by on-line design boards including a 3-D floor plan plus furniture and accessory recommendations, a color consultation, shopping services, and installation and styling services. Short-term vacation rentals will receive some additional tools and resources for creating a successful Airbnb or VRBO property. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | 1st Impressions Design, LLC | | Address | Minnetrista, Minnesota 55364, United States | | Phone | (507) 430-7938 | | Website | http://www.1stimpressionsdesign.com | | License Number | 82-1170370 | | Followers on Houzz | 3 | ## Offers Complimentary Discovery Call _Project scope and budget discussion_ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [1st Impressions Design, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/1st-impressions-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~1199916004) - **Website:** http://www.1stimpressionsdesign.com - **Phone:** (507) 430-7938 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - HSR (Home Staging Resources) Certified in redesign, staging, color consulting, vacation rental design, and e-design; member of RESA (Real Estate Staging Association), RESA award for Top 10 Redesign Project 2023 - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2023–2026), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [Real Estate Staging Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/real-estate-staging-association-pfvwus-pf~92455693) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 16 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 5.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — HU-391013687, Feb. 2026** > Deb is great! A wealth of knowledge in all things design. Fantastic customer experience from start to finish with ongoing care and attention to detail. Highly recommend! **Comment from 1st Impressions Design, LLC:** > Thank you for your kind words! It's important to me when homeowners feel I'm taking care of their needs, answering their questions, and empowering them to make good design decisions, so they end up with a home they love. **★★★★★ — Jenny, July 2024** > I have used Deb for several projects and she is so talented and fantastic to work with! Each time she really listed to what I had in mind and then helped make it a reality all within my budget and timeframe. I would highly recommend her! **Comment from 1st Impressions Design, LLC:** > Thank you, Jenny! It was a pleasure helping with your design finish selections, and I'm so glad you were happy with the end results! **★★★★★ — New Chiropractic Office, July 2024** > I had a great experience with Deb. Although she usually designs homes, she was willing to help me with my new chiropractic office. The process was straightforward, simple, and stress-free. My office looks great, and I have received many compliments from patients, family, and friends. I would highly recommend her for your next home or office. Thank you Deb! **Comment from 1st Impressions Design, LLC:** > Thank you for your kind words! I'm so glad you liked the end results, and it's wonderful to hear your clients appreciate it, too! **★★★★★ — Sherri, July 2024** > Deb is wonderful to work with. She helped me select all the elements of a bathroom remodel. Having her shop with me for flooring, tile and lighting let me be involved in the project without getting so overwhelmed by all the choices. She kept my style in mind as she suggested items to consider. I absolutely love the result. > Deb has also done color consultation for me. It saved me so much anxiety trying to select paint colors that would compliment my furnishings. I have new siding on my house (with her help to select the color) and freshly painted fireplaces, living room and family room, all with her guidance. Everything looks great and exactly fits my style. **Comment from 1st Impressions Design, LLC:** > Thank you, Sherri! I enjoyed helping you with your color and finish selections and I'm so glad you love how everything turned out. My goal is always to make everything easier for my design clients! **★★★★★ — Dale and Deb Johnson - basically updating bot, April 2024** > It has been a joy working with Deb Garvin! She is so knowledgeable, so efficient, so communicative, and has a great gift in interior design. She never fails to put our minds at ease when things seem overwhelming and is beyond helpful. We couldn't have done this project without her! **Comment from 1st Impressions Design, LLC:** > Thank you for your kind words, Deb and Dale. It's been a real pleasure working with you both! **★★★★★ — Sam, Dec. 2023** > We had a wonderful experience working with Deb! Not only is she knowledgable about design, but she is an excellent listener who will educate you on what works and what doesn't. Deb provided us with the tools and resources to make our space work such as color samples, links to products and retailers. She also worked within our budget and even found cost saving items that were comparable to what we liked. We love our selections and are excited to work with her on our next project. And to top it off she was super fun to work with. We would highly recommend Deb to anyone looking for an interior decorator. **Comment from 1st Impressions Design, LLC:** > Thank you for your wonderful review! It's been so much fun working with you on your living room, kitchen, and sun porch and seeing the transformation. I'm also looking forward to helping you with your lake home in the coming year. I cant wait for our next design collaboration! **★★★★★ — dfkokesh1, Nov. 2023** > Deb has been wonderful to work with as we proceeded through several home remodeling projects. She has helped us with colors, rugs, bedding, and pretty much everything else. Giving us ideas and the color samples to bring to the stores to help with our decision. On our last project, we just had her go to the stores and bring samples back to us that she thought would work. Everything we've done with her has turned out to be just what we had hoped it would be and we are loving the end result. It has been a very easy, economical, straightforward process, and took away all the stress of these decisions knowing we were working with a professional. Would highly recommend her to anyone looking for advice on the latest trends, colors or just any updates to your home you might be thinking of making. **★★★★★ — Debbie Bell, Nov. 2023** > “I just love this room!” or “Your home is so welcoming and peaceful!” It could be the entry way, the living room, the dining room, the kitchen, the family rooms or one of three bathrooms. These words are spoken and felt almost every day by one of us, our family and/or our guests. Deb Garvin has worked with us on multiple projects, and we couldn’t be happier with the end results. > > What began as a paint color consult for our lower level family room evolved into bathroom remodels, and then over the course of a few years, a whole house refresh for our 1965 split entry. Friendly, knowledgeable and easy to work with, Deb Garvin has been our natural choice to guide us for each project! > > Working with Deb is a collaborative process. As she listened to what we needed and wanted, she was able to help us define our design style, color palette, and use of each space. Her communication has always been prompt, professional and responsive. Deb’s expert design knowledge helped us to create spaces that are functional and unique, yet flow together. No two rooms look alike, but they share common elements. > > Deb guided us each step of the way—sometimes shopping with us for lighting, flooring or furniture; suggesting recommendations for artwork, accent pieces, and window coverings; giving feedback on our choices that helped us to create a design that reflects our family story. As she guided us, Deb taught us about design and arming us with tools and resources. A color palette portfolio, diagrams of mantle arrangements, and tips for determining sizes and dimensions and room arrangements are just a few examples. She let us use her professional discounts in purchases where applicable, and helped us to combine a few higher end purchases with budget- friendly purchases …. keeping our projects beautiful, yet doable. > > We have loved every minute working with Deb Garvin. She is not only a gifted interior designer, she is an amazing human being! > > Larry and Debbie Bell **Comment from 1st Impressions Design, LLC:** > Thank you so much for your kind words! I have truly loved working with the two of you over the past few years and it's been such a pleasure seeing the transformation. It's brought me great joy to help you create a home that reflects your style, tells your story, and makes you feel happy! **★★★★★ — esimon6108, Nov. 2023** > I always enjoy working with Deb and would recommend her to anyone. She is a professional, very talented and super easy to work with. She has helped on multiple projects in my home, projects for friends and family including our son’s real estate flips. Deb keeps the budget in mind and always provides affordable options. She is very responsive to text messages, emails and always willing to meet and shop for products and home decor. I will continue to use Deb for all remodeling and decorating needs. **★★★★★ — matt ripley, Nov. 2023** > My wife and I recently had the pleasure of working with Deb and 1st Impressions Design, LLC for the interior design of our home, and I cannot speak highly enough of her expertise and professionalism. > > From the beginning, Deb showcased her skills as a color specialists. Her recommendations for the color palette brought a sense of harmony and sophistication to every room. The choices she helped us make were timeless, ensuring that our home will remain stylish for years to come. > > What truly amazed us was Debs ability to provide furniture recommendations that perfectly complemented the overall aesthetics of the home. Her eye for detail and understanding of our personal style resulted in a cohesive and beautiful design throughout the entire house. > > Deb was so accommodating to come with us on appointments to pick out such items as Granite Kitchen Tops, Wood Floors, and provided a padfolio of color options to bring the entire package together. > > Overall, we could not be happier with our experience working with Deb. **Comment from 1st Impressions Design, LLC:** > It was such a pleasure working with you and Kelly, and I'm so glad you're happy with the results! Your design reflects your style and tells your family's story, and that's always the most important thing for me. **★★★★★ — Gayle Fickbohm, Oct. 2023** > Stellar! Deb is so knowledgeable, helpful, honest, available, and has great ideas to enhance our home! She totally gets how overwhelming this process can be for clients! I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone! **★★★★★ — Judy Willemssen, June 2023** > This was my first total remodel of a bathroom and I was "all over the place" in trying to make decisions. Deb rescued me! > > She gave me solid advice (even when I didn't want to hear it) and together we nailed down a design, choice of materials, color, flooring and countertop. She made my personal preferences shine through! > > My husband, who could not have cared less about the project, now stands in the bathroom in satisfied amazement about how well everything turned out. > > Deb gets 5 stars from us! > Judy anf Mac Willemssen **Comment from 1st Impressions Design, LLC:** > Thank you for your kind review, Judy. It was such a pleasure working with you an Mac to create the bathroom of your dreams! ## Selected projects - [Luxe Lodge](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/luxe-lodge-pj-vj~7336885) - Location: Chanhassen, MN - Photos: 24 - [Mid-Century Split Entry Refresh](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-split-entry-refresh-pj-vj~7332440) - Location: Bloomington, MN - Photos: 32 - Description: The homeowners had lived in their 1965 split-entry home for twenty-three years and decided to stay put rather than downsize. Though it had been well-maintained, they were ready for a design refresh. The proposed changes were cosmetic, so no major construction was required. It involved changing out the flooring, wall colors, cabinet colors, and light fixtures, as well as adding new furniture, curtains, area rugs, and accessories. They decided to keep the existing wood trim and doors, so we worked… - [Traditional Home Refresh](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-home-refresh-pj-vj~7275378) - Location: Plymouth, MN - Photos: 49 - Description: This project was a suburban, two-story, traditional home where we left much of the golden oak trim but painted the family room built-ins white to go with their (recently remodeled) adjacent kitchen. We added new carpeting in the family room, refinished hardwood floors throughout, and a new wall color, along with transitional furniture, area rugs, and accessories to the rooms on the main level, in order to give everything a more updated look and feel while staying true to the home's overall style… - [90's Townhome Makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/90-s-townhome-makeover-pj-vj~6900663) - Location: Chanhassen, MN - Photos: 17 - [Suburban Townhome Great Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/suburban-townhome-great-room-pj-vj~6879185) - Location: Otsego, MN - Photos: 9 - [Small City Bungalow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-city-bungalow-pj-vj~6879224) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 17 - [Suburban Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/suburban-living-room-pj-vj~6876827) - Location: Plymouth, MN - Photos: 7 - [Suburban Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/suburban-family-room-pj-vj~6876821) - Location: Plymouth, MN - Photos: 7 - [North Suburban Town Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-suburban-town-home-pj-vj~5905708) - Location: Otsego, MN - Photos: 7 - [Lake Inspired Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-inspired-home-pj-vj~7773203) - Location: Wayzata, MN - Photos: 11 [See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/1st-impressions-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~1199916004) ## Ideabooks - [lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/93017991/list/lighting) — 1 idea - [shop/garage](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6441872/list/shop-garage) — 1 idea - [wallpaper](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6274243/list/wallpaper) — 1 idea - [bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6274154/list/bathrooms) — 1 idea [See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/dbrlnn) ## Community Q&A **Q: where can I find that rug ?** *(in Photo Questions)* Where can I find that rug? A: The name of the rug is Surya Brunswick and is found on several different websites, including Rugs Direct and Macy's. We found this on at HomeGoods. **Q: What is the make of the coffee and end tables and where can I purchase** *(in Photo Questions)* \* A: These were already owned by the homeowner, who purchased them on Wayfair in 2019. **Q: I would like information about the sofa.** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you please provide manufacturer etc. Thank you A: The sofa was an existing piece from the homeowner and was purchased in Massachusetts back in 2020. Unfortunately, the homeowner doesn't recall the name of the retailer. **Q: where is the gray recliner from?** *(in Photo Questions)* Where is the gray recliner from? A: The chairs are swivels and were purchased (by the homeowner) from Target in 2020. We used a lot of her existing furniture in the design. **Q: Are the drapes custom?** *(in Photo Questions)* would you please send info on how I might purchase them or something very similar A: The drapes were from Target and I believe they're still available. My apologies for the late reply, but the question did not appear in my inbox at the time you sent it. **Q: What is the make and style of the rug?** *(in Photo Questions)* jessicabhill56@gmail.com A: The rug was purchased was from HomeGoods in 2021. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-05.*