--- title: "Merits Design Group, Inc. — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/merits-design-group-inc-pfvwus-pf~1226695067 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1226695067.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Merits Design Group, Inc." category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/a023d612086d2ce4_8258-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Atlanta, Georgia 30305, United States" latitude: 33.832 longitude: -84.3851 phone: "(770) 853-7790" website: http://meritsdesigngroup.com rating: 5 review_count: 9 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 36 last_updated: 2026-09-11 --- # Merits Design Group, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Merits Design Group, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/merits-design-group-inc-pfvwus-pf~1226695067) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Atlanta, GA - **Serves:** Atlanta, Buckhead Atlanta, Brookhaven, North Druid Hills, North Decatur, Vinings, Buckhead, Anna Maria FL, North Metro, Sarasota FL, Tampa - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (9 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2018–2023), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Lighting Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Home Office Design & Construction - Custom Built-ins - Design Consultation - Entry Design - Floor Plans - Playroom Design - Project Management - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Furniture - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - House Plans - Custom Home Bars - Art Selection - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Basement Design - Sunroom Design & Construction - Sustainable Design - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Drafting - Green Building - Energy-Efficient Homes - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Office Design - Outdoor Kitchen - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Atlanta - Buckhead Atlanta - Brookhaven - North Druid Hills - North Decatur - Vinings - Buckhead - Anna Maria FL - North Metro - Sarasota FL - Tampa ### Typical Job Cost $75,000 - 1 million Design Fees + Furnishings ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Merits Design Group, Inc. | | Address | Atlanta, Georgia 30305, United States | | Phone | (770) 853-7790 | | Website | http://meritsdesigngroup.com | | Followers on Houzz | 36 | **Social profiles:** - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauramfreeman/ - Blog — www.meritsdesigngroup.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Merits Design Group, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/merits-design-group-inc-pfvwus-pf~1226695067) - **Website:** http://meritsdesigngroup.com - **Phone:** (770) 853-7790 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - LEED Green Associate, WELL AP - Georgia Design Awards: GOLD - Outdoor Kitchen; GOLD - Residential Swimming Pool Design; Silver: Interior, Vacation Home; BRONZE - Outdoor Space, Porch - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2018–2023), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [ASID Georgia](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/asid-georgia-pfvwus-pf~1041788944) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 9 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 9 reviews **★★★★★ — Susan Schaaf, Dec. 2021** > This is the second home remodel project that we have used Laura Freeman of Merit Design Group, Inc. The results of the first project, a master bath remodel, were so fantastic that we knew we wanted to hire her again for a larger project. Our second project was a whole house update. Laura listed to our request, and was able to design a plan that we could not have envisioned without her help. Every room was transformed from dark and outdated to light and modern. We are so pleased with the final results. We highly recommend Merit Design Group, Inc., and would use Laura again on any future projects. **★★★★★ — ugab74, Oct. 2021** > Laura is fantastic to work with. She interprets what you’re saying, sticks to a budget, and flexes to your style. For example with me, she chose a variety of things, dropped them into a shopping list, and let me make purchases on my own time and dollar. She even sent me sale notices and coupons, now THAT is service. She also went on shopping trips for me, selected items, and sent me photos to approve while she shopped. I love her taste and flair for the interesting yet understated. She’s brilliant. Plus she is lovely and a pleasure. **★★★★★ — Jillian Difazio, Oct. 2021** > Laura has an excellent eye for design and functionality. She helped us renovate our kitchen and provided a plan that incorporated our daily needs and kept budget in mind. We love our new kitchen and would certainly use Laura again! **★★★★★ — heidehorudnick, Dec. 2020** > Merits Design Group transformed our home without moving walls and breaking the bank. Our dated kitchen, furnishings, and colors were replaced with an updated, fresh new look which is "living" friendly. We got a new home without moving an inch! So pleased with MDG's plan which stayed on budget is both beautiful and functional for our family. **Comment from Merits Design Group, Inc.:** > Thanks so much, Heide. It was such a pleasure updating your home! **★★★★★ — Susan Schaaf, Dec. 2020** > We hired Laura Freeman of Merit Design Group to do our master bath remodel. Laura drew up three designs to provide us with different options, and allowed us to visualize the end result. Our master bathroom went from a cookie cutter design (that everyone in our neighborhood had from the original builder), to a one of a kind beautiful bathroom with a spa feel to it. The results were so stunning that the bathroom was featured in Houzz. We highly recommend Merit Design Group for the creative vision, professionalism, and customer service that Laura provides on every project. > > > Susan Schaaf **Comment from Merits Design Group, Inc.:** > Thank you, Susan. We're so happy you are enjoying your new "spa" bathroom. **★★★★★ — David Cannon Photography, March 2020** > Laura and her team are wonderful to work with, and they do a beautiful job designing various projects for clients. I have only had one photo shoot with Laura so far, but it was a really nice renovation job that covered most of an entire home. Her skills in bringing a variety of spaces - kitchen, sunroom, living room, master suite, even basement - back to vibrant life were very evident, as was the connection she had with her client. I'll look forward to working for Laura again! **Comment from Merits Design Group, Inc.:** > Thank you, David! We loved working with you and look forward to collaborating on future projects! **★★★★★ — Heide Rudnick, Jan. 2017** > Merits Design Group not only created an incredibly beautiful master bath but one that is functional and designed to suit our needs. Merits, lead by Laura Freeman, started the project by listening. Plans did not move forward until MDG had a clear understanding of our budget parameters and the things which were important to us. The outcome is a gorgeous, practical space we enjoy every day, a space which has increased the value of our home. > An added bonus in hiring Merits Design Group was the many energy saving, environmentally friendly suggestions we would have never considered which will eventually pay for themselves. > Can't recommend MDG more strongly. **★★★★★ — Brian Daoust, Jan. 2017** > Laura Freeman absolutely blew our minds with her creativity and vision and the implementation of her design for our space. Our space underwent such a miraculous transformation under her vision and work that it's unrecognizable to anyone who knew it previously, and people rave over that. Our institutional, stuffy, barely functional church fellowship hall is now a cozy, modern, usable, and inviting open gathering space for our youth. Adults and youth alike show up early, linger late after meetings, and make up reasons just to be in it. She found ways to incorporate new ideas as everyone saw it unfold. The end result was stunning to us and all the groups we host. I could not be more pleased with the space or with Laura as a designer and collaborator, a creative spirit, and a hard worker. I would recommend her quality work to ANYone. **★★★★★ — Allison Rysdon, Jan. 2017** > Laura helped me update my kitchen and family room. She was great about listening to what I hoped to achieve with both rooms. While keeping our budget in mind, Laura came up with wonderful plans that we have loved incorporating into our existing layout. I would highly recommend working with Laura for your design projects! ## Selected projects - [Suburban Transformation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/suburban-transformation-pj-vj~6454797) - Location: Alpharetta, GA - Photos: 26 - Description: This large family home needed an update to lighten and edit pieces that no longer worked for the family. This purely cosmetic transformation shows how fresh finishes in a neutral palette and better scaled furnishings can give a super traditional home an updated look that feels much bigger and inviting. - [An Entertainer's Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/an-entertainer-s-kitchen-pj-vj~2231605) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Teen Hangout](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/teen-hangout-pj-vj~6454510) - Location: Johns Creek, GA - Photos: 6 - [Laundry & Dog Spa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/laundry-and-dog-spa-pj-vj~6005730) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Luxurious Primary Bath Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/luxurious-primary-bath-renovation-pj-vj~6005761) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Primary Bath Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/primary-bath-retreat-pj-vj~6005721) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 [See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/merits-design-group-inc-pfvwus-pf~1226695067) ## Ideabooks - [Coastal Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/118340509/list/coastal-architecture) — 33 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/lfreemandesign) ## Community Q&A **Q: what color are the cabinets?** *(in Photo Questions)* they’re perfect! A: Hello - Thanks for the question. These cabinets are painted in Farrow and Ball's Dropcloth. **Q: what paint and color are the cabinets in the kitchen?** *(in Photo Questions)* Beautiful. Exactly what I am looking for. A: Thank you for the question. The paint color of the kitchen cabinets is SW Gray Area. You should always test colors in your home before selecting a color. You'll need to see how it works with your countertop, flooring and walls. We also recommend viewing the test colors in both natural sunlight and artifical lighting. We always use bulbs with 3000K color in the kicthen. It makes a big difference to have the correct bulbs in your fixtures! **Q: Waterfall deco feature** *(in Photo Questions)* How wide is this strip of mosaic tile and what is the name/color of the tile? A: Many mosaic tiles come in 12x12 sheets. You'll want to scale the width used based on the wall you wish to feature. We used full sheets in this bath. The mosaic tile comes from one of our valued trade vendors in Atlanta. **Q: Cabinet color and family room trim** *(in Photo Questions)* Beautiful renovation!! Is the kitchen cabinet color the same as family room trim and mantle. Thank you A: Hello! The kitchen cabinet color is different from the trim. **Q: Countertops?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the new stone? Granite? Quartzite? Quartz? A: The counters are Quartz. **Q: Cabinet color ? Is color more gray or more beige?** *(in Photo Questions)* It is hard to tell whether cabinet color is more beige or gray. Were the cabinets painted? If so, please provide the paint brand/color. Thanks again A: The cabinets were painted in a lacquer finish in Sherwin Williams 7052 Gray Area. I think it leans a bit more gray, but has some wonderful warm undertones. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-11.*