--- title: "a Little Accent — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/a-little-accent-pfvwus-pf~125891080 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~125891080.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "a Little Accent" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/52237d950f9207cb_3489-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "By Appointment Only, Woodinville, Washington 98072, United States" latitude: 47.7684 longitude: -122.1271 phone: "(425) 483-1508" website: http://www.alittleaccent.com rating: 5 review_count: 33 best_of_houzz_awards: 10 followers: 90 last_updated: 2026-08-25 --- # a Little Accent Original Houzz profile: [a Little Accent](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/a-little-accent-pfvwus-pf~125891080) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Woodinville, WA - **Serves:** Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, Bothell, Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Cottage Lake, Monroe, Woodinville, Maltby, Snohomish, Duvall, Clearview, Clyde Hill, Medina, Yarrow Point, Echo Lake, Hunts Point - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (33 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2014–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Industry Research - Barometer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 250 Ideabook Saves For over 25 years, a Little Accent has built its reputation on a passion for creativity. Our imaginative and resourceful decorating style has been highly successful in creating environments that make people feel good. Our broad background includes designing and specifying all details of new construction and remodels of both commercial and residential spaces, decorating and furnishing model homes, color consultations and our famous one-day makeovers using your existing furniture and accessories. ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Lighting Design - Floor Plans - Custom Furniture - Nursery Design - House Plans - Custom Rugs - Sunroom Design & Construction - Sustainable Design - Wine Cellar Design - Green Building - Decluttering - Historic Building Conservation - Interior Design Photography - Kitchen Remodeling ### Areas Served - Kirkland - Redmond - Sammamish - Bothell - Union Hill-Novelty Hill - Cottage Lake - Monroe - Woodinville - Maltby - Snohomish - Duvall - Clearview - Clyde Hill - Medina - Yarrow Point - Echo Lake - Hunts Point ### Typical Job Cost $5,000 - 1 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | a Little Accent | | Address | By Appointment Only, Woodinville, Washington 98072, United States | | Phone | (425) 483-1508 | | Website | http://www.alittleaccent.com | | License Number | 601 228 253 | | Followers on Houzz | 90 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/a-Little-Accent/110557158992442?ref=hl - X (Twitter) — https://www.instagram.com/alittleaccent - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.oom/in/mary-cox-743a2511 - Blog — http://www.alittleaccent.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [a Little Accent](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/a-little-accent-pfvwus-pf~125891080) - **Website:** http://www.alittleaccent.com - **Phone:** (425) 483-1508 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - She has also won awards for her commercial remodels. - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2014–2026), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 33 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — blishjayandbon, Feb. 2025** > It was a pleasure working with Mary. We had put off remodeling our bathrooms for a long time when a plumbing problem pushed us to do it. Mary arranged for a contractor to evaluate the problem and ensure that we didn’t have further damage. Then she helped us with ideas to update our bathrooms while staying true to the farmhouse design of our home. Mary has a great eye for design, color, and materials and she knew exactly where to get what and how to put it all together. She coordinated with us and our contractor in the planning stage and regularly checked in on the progress along the way. This made it a team effort as she pointed out details that needed addressing during the process. She also dealt with vendors and took care of some inevitable glitches that arose with orders. We are very pleased with results and we are so thankful for Mary’s help. She is outstanding! **★★★★★ — Cindy Alger, Nov. 2023** > At the office, Mary helped us in choosing colors for paint and carpet, along with space dividers, etc. Wonderful result which everyone enjoys! > At home, she has been instrumental in a redesign of our master bath which turned out terrific! > Most recently we were lost in the possibilities of what colors to use in repainting our home. After hours of indecision, Mary came over and pointed us in a new color direction that we LOVE! We are constantly complimented on the new color of our home. > Terrific, patient, listens well, and then produces great designs, along with wonderful color choices. **★★★★★ — Glynis Matula, Nov. 2023** > Mary helped me with my primary en suite remodel several years ago. We had a plumbing incident which flooded the primary bathroom and our pantry downstairs. Mary came to our rescue! She was able to find a new tile source because our original tile company was out of business. She not only has an excellent design eye, but connections within the design industry to source the best products for our project. I have collaborated with hundreds of designers over the years as a closet designer. Mary stands out as a designer as she has a beautifully cultivated design sense, excellent communication with her clients and vendors, and great project management skills to keep your project on time and in budget. I highly recommend Mary to anyone wanting to engage an interior designer. **★★★★★ — MCDOWELL DESIGN BUILD, Nov. 2023** > Mary and her team at A Little Accent worked with me to select paint colors for a project entailing 1 remodeled home and 2 new spec homes in Edmonds Wa. The proximity of the homes necessitated an eye catching, appealing and harmonious palette while expressing the individuality of each residence. Mary did a wonderful job, and the homes sold quickly for top dollar. I live in the remodeled home and am delighted every day by the colors! She also threw in some great suggestions on light fixtures to add pop to the presentation. I highly recommend using Mary for all your interior and exterior decor needs. > Mark McDowell > President > McDowell Design Build Inc **★★★★★ — Margot, Oct. 2022** > I am very happy with the finished work and love the tiles and new countertops. I am also quite pleased that we decided to just paint the original cabinets rather than replace them as they look great. I appreciate Mary's expert advice in helping me reach the finish line on decisions for products and colors that I love! **★★★★★ — janchis, March 2022** > A Little Accent has further outdone themselves on our latest project of repainting the interior of our house. This was a virtual consultation and I was surprised it was so successful. I have received so many compliments on the color choices and the space feels very inviting. So happy we this business several projects ago. We’re always happy with the outcome and highly recommend them. **★★★★★ — New Era+New Look Project, Feb. 2022** > Mary was phenomenal in helping me select the exterior paint colors, as I was so overwhelmed with the choices in the marketplace. I just loved how the yellow accent color to the front door made a pop, yet still remained classy and had tied well with the overall palette she had selected. I’m so pleased with her service and knowledge in making my vision come to life! **★★★★★ — Clare Moe, Feb. 2022** > Mary is such a nice person and has great energy and passion for her work. She was very helpful to us with our main bathroom remodel and with picking colors for the main living areas of our home. She listened to our ideas and was observant of our style as she helped us through the process of decision making. We did not make it easy and she stayed with us as we figured out what we wanted. We would definitely recommend working with her. **Comment from a Little Accent:** > Clare & Rob, Thank you so much for your review. We are so glad that you are happy with the end results for your bathroom remodel and paint colors for your home. **★★★★★ — Dylan Kilpatric, Feb. 2022** > Mary is wonderful person to work with. She and her team are amazing, helpful and truly care about the end product. I couldn't be happier with the end result. If you are looking for someone to help you, look no further, you have found the best. **★★★★★ — Donaee Reeve, June 2020** > We've worked with Mary multiple times, with our latest project being the most extensive. We worked with a contractor to gut our master bathroom as well as redo the closet (added a closet system) and complete finish work in the bedroom. Mary helped us with the initial layout/design in the bathroom and was responsible in helping us pick all the finishes. We are thrilled with how everything turned out, and love the calm oasis that she helped us to create. > One thing worth mentioning is that Mary went above and beyond the design of the project by also helping to guide us through the pitfalls of working with a contractor. Anytime you are remodelling an existing structure you are bound to run into some issues that need tweaking. We had a few issues come up that needed troubleshooting, which in all honesty our contractor failed us. Mary came to the rescue by coming up with solutions and resources to deal with these problems, which greatly improved the aesthetic of the project. Had I not had her help at the end we would not have been nearly as happy with the outcome and the project would have gone on longer than necessary. We can't speak enough to Mary's ability to problem solve, think outside the box and face challenges head-on with a positive attitude. Those attributes were extremely valuable in helping us get the outcome we wanted with our project! Thanks again Mary! **★★★★★ — jobriant, Oct. 2019** > I love working w Mary and have used her on several occasions! Our most recent project was our master bath remodel. She is very knowledgeable and an absolute pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of design services. **Comment from a Little Accent:** > Judy & Scott, Thank you so much and the feeling is mutual as I so enjoy to working with you both ! **★★★★★ — Terry Rossi, Dec. 2018** > We had used Mary Cox Interior Design Services, owner of a Little Accent, for the remodel of our master bathroom, and was so pleased with the outcome, that when we decided to gut out (& add a 2nd floor), to remodel my parents former home for our new residence, we knew who to call. > > The project was quite an undertaking. It involved the initial design direction, the selection of all materials, paint colors throughout, custom furniture and design & manufacturing of custom hand knotted area rugs to name just a few items. > > I decided to copy some of the many texts I wrote to Mary during the duration of the year + long project as they sum up our feelings about her work: > > Today was fun. Thank you for all YOUR hard work. I don’t think you have ever had clients who are more satisfied with the work you have done for them. You have turned this house into a retreat and safe haven. A place we can come home to and relax and recharge which is desperately needed right now. > > Thank you so much for creating a lovely home that reflects all of God’s beautiful creations, the stone, the wood, the lights all add up to this wonderful, relaxing, and organic home we all feel very blessed to live in. As we drove out tonight I could see the light reflecting off the art and it made my heart happy. > > My husband relayed to Mary that when he came home and the sun was setting, the light hit the TV wall (on which Mary designed vertical wave tiles) and it gave the appearance of water rippling down the wall. Very cool. He also stated that even though this house is new to them every time he comes in the house he feels like he is already “home”. > > This is way more than just a house. It is me that needs to thank you! You’ve taught and encouraged me to have confidence in what I wanted, stand up for myself, and that I have a creative side. Yes, I have a long way to go and couldn’t have done any of this without you. You have helped create a home that refreshes my soul everyday and continuously reminds me how grateful I am to God for all my blessings. > > I’m sad to see this project finished because I have enjoyed spending so much time with you. God is good and sent me an angel to accompany me on this adventure. I’m eternally grateful for your friendship and steadfast guidance through this growth experience, as it is the icing on the cake. > > On a parting note, the house has come together beautifully…Thanks to you and all your hard work! I’ve learned so much from you and for this, you will always have a room in my house and a home in my heart. You are a blessing indeed! ## Selected projects - [Trilogy Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/trilogy-remodel-pj-vj~7726471) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Reno Red Rock Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/reno-red-rock-project-pj-vj~6644372) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: When a former client decided to purchase 11 acres on a mountainside in Reno, NV to build her new FOREVER HOME…COVID-19 HIT! We had two choices: PANIC or PIVOT. We decided not to let this stop her dream from coming true and have embarked on this design journey with her virtually! - [Sahalee Country Club Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sahalee-country-club-remodel-pj-vj~5335843) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - Description: We had initially remodeled a master bathroom for this client and they were so pleased with the outcome, that when they decided to gut out (& add a 2nd floor), to remodel their parents' former home for their new residence, they knew who to call. The project was quite an undertaking and took a year and a half to complete. It involved the initial design direction, floor plans, furniture layout, the selection of all materials & lighting, paint colors throughout, custom furniture and design & manufac… - [Ring Street Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ring-street-cottage-pj-vj~3254736) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - Description: This Jewel of a cottage was showcased in the 2018 Seattle Green Home Show. a Little Accent www.alittleaccent.biz was enlisted to bring an aesthetic direction to this new construction and provided direction for all the counters, tiles, lighting, cabinets, hardware and paint colors throughout - [Duvall Green Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/duvall-green-cottage-pj-vj~3153409) - Location: Duvall, WA - Photos: 7 - Description: This Jewel of a cottage was showcased in the 2018 Seattle Green Home Show. Our firm was enlisted to bring an aesthetic direction to this new construction. We provided direction for all the counters, tiles, lighting, cabinets, hardware and paint colors throughout. Photos by Soundview Photography - [Mill Creek Family Eye Center](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mill-creek-family-eye-center-pj-vj~2535587) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: Whale, Hello there! Our client, an Eye Doctor, wanted to create a waiting area for children that would be interactive and welcoming. We decided to enlist local artists to bring our ideas to life. The underwater scene was designed to make the children feel happy & excited about wearing their new glasses. While children are waiting to meet the Doctor, they are given a treasure hunt sheet to try to identify all the numerous sea animals and hidden surprises in the wall graphics. The activity desk wa… - [The Bravern Residence3](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-bravern-residence3-pj-vj~1598019) - Location: Bellevue, WA - Photos: 4 - [Master Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~1597991) - Location: Redmond, WA - Photos: 4 - [AMC Park South Apartments](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/amc-park-south-apartments-pj-vj~849929) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Living Room & Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/living-room-and-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~520300) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Wild Reed Clubhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wild-reed-clubhouse-pj-vj~443164) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [High Grove Clubhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/high-grove-clubhouse-pj-vj~443152) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Avalon Bear Creek](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/avalon-bear-creek-pj-vj~46488) - Location: Redmond, WA - Photos: 15 - Description: Design Challenge & Solutions Common Area Our Commercial Client wanted the space to feel warm & inviting. Possibly eliminate some columns, and needed a solution on how to separate spaces so they could be multifunctional. They did not like the paneling and wanted a connection between outside and inside to draw resident's eye to the pool area. They wanted a flat screen TV in kitchen area with additional seating. Solution: We chose paint colors that would bring your eye out of the room. We removed s… - [Avalon Brandermoor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/avalon-brandermoor-pj-vj~47616) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - [Avalon Juanita Village](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/avalon-juanita-village-pj-vj~46498) - Location: Kirkland, WA - Photos: 1 - Description: Challenges & Solutions Owner wanted to re-invent the space to make it more like a lounge area. Considering the size of the room and the restraints needed to accommodate a pool table and shuffleboard with the additional furniture, we space planned every inch to make it work and when completed we accommodated: Shuffleboard Pool Table Sectional sofa Bistro tables and stools Swivel mount TV Wii station TV Viewing Area: Select wall finish for TV wall Non-Glare TV Black Out Window treatments to addres… [See all 15 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/a-little-accent-pfvwus-pf~125891080) ## Ideabooks - [Creative Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26299401/list/creative-ideas) — 6 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/alittleaccentinteriors) ## Community Q&A **Q: Lovely!!** *(in Photo Questions)* The rug, where is this gorgeous rug from? Thank you A: Hi Laura, We are tracking down where we purchased that area rug, since we purchased it 2 homes prior to the client purchasing this new condo. Unfortunately, our client is in Australia for a month so we will get back to you as soon as we have the information! Thanks for your inquiry ! **Q: What brand and color is that wood floor tile?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It is a ceramic tile that you can only purchase throught the Design Trade- where are you located? --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-25.*