--- title: "Donna Elle Design — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/donna-elle-design-pfvwus-pf~1291917825 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1291917825.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Donna Elle Design" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ca333f8b017f994c_6789-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "9 Nobska Way, Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554, United States" latitude: 41.2725 longitude: -70.0932 phone: "(508) 228-7320" website: http://www.donnaelle.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 17 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 396 last_updated: 2026-09-05 --- # Donna Elle Design Original Houzz profile: [Donna Elle Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/donna-elle-design-pfvwus-pf~1291917825) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Nantucket, MA - **Serves:** Falmouth, Duxbury, Nantucket, Centerville, Buzzards Bay, Osterville, Siasconset - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (17 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2015–2018), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves Donna Elle, ASID Allied Member, is an award-winning interior designer who specializes in high-end renovations, new construction, and resort services. Based on Nantucket, with a studio in Barnstable Village on historic Rt 6A, Donna has completed projects on her home island as well as Cape Cod, Greater Boston, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Florida. Her work has been featured in Boston Home & Garden, New England Cape Cod & Islands Home, Boston Design Guide Cape and Islands 2017, Nantucket Today, Cape Cod Home 2017, Southern New England Home 2016. Donna specializes in interpreting a client's vision while working collaboratively with architects and contractors to meet deadlines. From Summer homes to condos to primary residences, she approaches every interior with her signature energy and creative eye, infusing sophistication and serenity into highly personalized and meaningful spaces. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - New Home Construction - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Antique Sourcing - Color Planning - Furnishings - Interior Design - Tile schematics and selections - lighting design - team player ### Areas Served - Falmouth - Duxbury - Nantucket - Centerville - Buzzards Bay - Osterville - Siasconset ### Typical Job Cost $100,000 - 750,000 Please contact donna for further details regarding your project and how to create a cohesive, clear intention to bring out the very best in your personalized spaces. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Donna Elle Design | | Address | 9 Nobska Way, Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554, United States | | Phone | (508) 228-7320 | | Website | http://www.donnaelle.com | | Followers on Houzz | 396 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Donna-Elle-Seaside-Living/346548428900?fref=ts ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Donna Elle Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/donna-elle-design-pfvwus-pf~1291917825) - **Website:** http://www.donnaelle.com - **Phone:** (508) 228-7320 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - BEST OF NANTUCKET 2005-2019 by the Inquirer and Mirror - ALLIED ASID - IFDA - Lutron Certified window shading systems - Leatrice Eiseman Pantone color certificate - 7 time consecutive award winner of window fashions with Award of Excellence 2004 - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2015–2018), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) - [International Furnishings and Design Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/international-furnishings-and-design-association-pfvwus-pf~1863308180) - [Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/home-builders-and-remodelers-association-of-cape-cod-pfvwus-pf~126754124) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 17 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Carol Langer, Oct. 2017** > I have worked with Donna several times, this time to design built-ins for my master bedroom as well as select some new furnishings and draperies throughout the house to "freshen" it up, as after 15 years it has started to look dated. Mission accomplished! It looks refreshed and ready for the next 15 years of easy summer living. **★★★★★ — Julie Forgaard, Sept. 2017** > I worked with Donna Elle on the renovation of my summer cottage in Sconset. She was great to work with and my project came out beautifully! My cottage was an older never-renovated structure, with original bead board and funky details. Donna understood the importance of keeping those original details, while freshening functionality. She brought great creativity to my project while still listening to my opinions and requirements. Two of my favorite "Donna's creative moments" were the row of whales tails hooks lined up above a doorway and a painted wall in a bathroom created using some sections of older painted boards from our demo (see photos). I also love her great sources -- see photo of custom dining room table. I would definitely hire Donna again! **★★★★★ — christina loucks design group, Sept. 2017** > Donna Elle is a true professional with an amazing spirt and passion for her field which shows in all aspects of her work. Donna has a keen eye for both the big picture of design as well as the details of a space which can be hard to find in a designer. > > I had the opportunity to work with Donna on two projects, one to brand and style spaces in a home she designed to garner national publicity in shelter magazines, and a second to style and put the finishing touches on a space she designed. The pleasure was all mine, I assure you to spend time within the spaces she designed as well as to partner with Donna in her vision. **★★★★★ — Naomi Aberly, Sept. 2017** > It was a treat to work with Donnaelle - We are very happy with our project - and will continue to work with her as we finish out other parts of the house and propertyl **★★★★★ — Cataldo Custom Builders, Inc., Sept. 2017** > We worked with Donna Elle of Seaside Living on a beautiful seaside home in Falmouth, MA. Donna was easy to work with and extremely organized. Coordination and timeliness are always critical to the success of the project and all of Donna’s selections and deliveries were flawless. Being a high end custom home builder, these are qualities we must have in addition to being totally committed to the team. Her design choices were inspired by the sea with the colors she chose in hues of blues and greens. The custom lighting throughout the home as well as the textures, furniture, accessories, hand-picked custom tile, flooring, and walls treatments all flow together effortlessly to create a magnificent home. We welcome the opportunity to work with Donna Elle again in the future considering she created such incredible finishing touches on a beautiful oceanfront home. **★★★★★ — Joanne Spillane, Sept. 2017** > Donna was guiding my design and choices for my home from my architectural plans to the installation of my furniture. My home is my dream home-incredibly beautiful but at the same time incredibly livable, Donna recommended beautiful performance fabrics that are very forgiving of grandchildren's wet bathing suits and chocolate faces. Donna did not sacrifice practicality for design. The soft fabrics, the hand loomed rugs, the seaglass pallet all make my home my haven. It is breathtaking! Thank you, Donna! **★★★★★ — Abby Gordon, Sept. 2017** > Donna was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her energy is contagious and her style is unmatched. We could not be more thrilled with the beautiful, warm and welcoming outcome to all of her hard work, style and attention to detail on our new home. **★★★★★ — Sandra Coletta, Sept. 2017** > Working with Donna was an absolute pleasure. She took the time to understand me as a person and used that understanding to create the perfect design. We were truly partners in this process. Not only is Donna's style and taste amazing, but she also understands the project budget and spends the time to find the perfect pieces that will work from both the design and budgetary perspectives. **★★★★★ — Mary Fontaine, Sept. 2017** > My husband and I have worked with Donna over 25 years, initially on window treatments for our homes in Nantucket and Cambridge, MA. When we decided to build a garage and cottage on our property in Nantucket, we enlisted her help to design the entire interior. It was such a delightful and productive relationship working with the team of Donna and the builders, we asked her to help us renovate the kitchen in our main house which turned out, again, more perfect than I thought it could be in the small space we had to work with. As our builder said, he would have walked by the finish Donna suggested for our cabinets a hundred times without a second glance -- but it resembles the texture of drift wood and is perfect for a beach house! > > Now we have chosen to enlist her help with a major renovation, basement, and addition to our main house on Nantucket. It is just underway, but Donna has already helped us make important design decisions that will make a big difference in the final project. She is so knowledgeable and has such great connections with the entire "trade" she can make things happen quickly and efficiently. She is always our advocate with the architects and the builders! > > What I really appreciate from Donna is she spends a lot of time trying to understand what you are trying to do with your space and how you want it to make you feel, not just what color scheme, fabrics, finishes, etc. Once she had a good handle on that, she offers up ideas and we we go back and forth on what works, what doesn't work. The final product of the guest cottage is where my husband and I are living our retirement years. It is the most peaceful, beautiful place on Earth to me. The energy is so positive -- everyone comments on it when they enter the space. It is totally functional, efficient, and beautiful -- given it is rather small. Our renovated main house is much bigger and I just can't wait to start on the interior with Donna. > > I would recommend Donna without reservation to anyone who wants to create a space that totally reflects their desires and hopes both aesthetically and economically! She is the best, responsive and attentive, and she is so much fun to work with - wicked sense of humor! **★★★★★ — rich2489, Dec. 2015** > As a general contractor on Nantucket we work with many interior design firms. We have worked with Donna Elle on several projects and it has always been a great experience. Donna truly loves what she does and brings great energy to the job. Her designs and work practices always make for a great project! > > Rich Gammons > Principal > Cross Rip Builders **★★★★★ — genecurtis47, Dec. 2015** > 5 Star is not enough. Donna is one of the best designers that I have worked with over the years of being a Custom Workroom Manager. > > Donna always goes the extra mile for her clients. Over the years she has sent me photos of projects that she has done. Since we make all of her custom items she will send photos from time to time. I have to say each and everyone of them are breath taking. > > Donna really knows how to design a room that is comfortable and very stylish. Donna is one to thing outside the box. It shows in her designs. Weather it is a large project or just a one small room. Donna, really knows what the customer is looking for. **★★★★ — sonia\_farzin, Aug. 2015** > I have been working with her over 10 years and she is a very tasteful designer that knows her products and gives great service to her clients. love working with her. ## Selected projects - [Surfside Chic Nantucket](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/surfside-chic-nantucket-pj-vj~371924) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [On The Narragansett Bay](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/on-the-narragansett-bay-pj-vj~2719106) - Location: Portsmouth, RI - Photos: 9 - Description: A new construction on a knoll facing the Narragansett bay designed by Judd Brown Associates, took on a clean esthetic with a sensitive intention towards a seamless, organic palette of texture, materials and colors. - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathrooms-pj-vj~413293) - Location: Nantucket Island, MA - Photos: 6 - Description: seaside bathroom renovation solving spatial issues and installing two bowl vanities all with glass tiles - [Nantucket](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nantucket-pj-vj~496633) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Colorful Beach Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colorful-beach-cottage-pj-vj~413229) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - Description: This project was featured in the Houzz Ideabook, "12 Designer Details for Your Kitchen Cabinets and Island". See more here: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51670253/list/12-designer-details-for-your-kitchen-cabinets-and-island - [SIPPIWISSETT](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sippiwissett-pj-vj~2719266) - Location: Falmouth, MA - Photos: 23 - Description: Creating a dream house on Buzzards Bay in falmouth for a suburban couple from boston was a highly specified home with detail and features of beautiful lighting, furnishings and all tile and stone. The wall, ceiling and floor finishes were designed, specified and selected with the aid of the Project Manager, Peter Sarkinen and General Contractor Cataldo Builders on Falmouth. Architect William Lee of Duxbury. - [Sconset Cottage Bungalow Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sconset-cottage-bungalow-renovation-pj-vj~2719073) - Location: Nantucket, MA - Photos: 34 - [Summer Living on Nantucket](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/summer-living-on-nantucket-pj-vj~472828) - Location: Nantucket Island, MA - Photos: 37 - Description: This house circa late 1800's on Milk street in town captures the essence of summer living while revering its past and easy access to the hub of the island, Main Street. Designed for family memories of the children\\'s adventures with no fuss, it features a streamlined scale with warm colors not falling short of highlighting architectural features throughout. The house was raised in 2005 to accommodate a full lower level media room, wine cellar, laundry and playroom. - [The Path in Quidnet](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-path-in-quidnet-pj-vj~2719091) - Location: Nantucket, MA - Photos: 19 - Description: A new construction, the home exudes a clean, modern aesthetic highlighting the pigment stained structural finishes and textiles and materials that speak to sensual tension. Architect is Concise Design Group from Brookline MA General Contractor is Russell Simpson - [BeachHouse: Good To The Last Drop !](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beachhouse-good-to-the-last-drop-pj-vj~372109) - Location: Nantucket, MA - Photos: 10 - Description: This modern home is the epitome of seaside lifestyle...location and layout emphasizes easy living for a family of 5. The main living space on level 2 embodies views of the harbor as it ushers in and out the daily ferries with cliffside beach a stones throw. The furnishings are covered in sunbrella fabrics resistant to stain and fade. - [White Elephant Hotel-Main Hotel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-elephant-hotel-main-hotel-pj-vj~479474) - Location: Nantucket Island, MA - Photos: 8 - Description: An update to the interior of the rooms at the White Elephant Hotel was designed and implemented in the spring of 2011. Two color schemes were created and specified for new queen sized pull out sleeper sofas with an 8 inch inner spring mattress, new side chairs, wing chairs, desk, end tables and coffee tables. - [Cisco Delight](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cisco-delight-pj-vj~372101) - Location: Nantucket, MA - Photos: 10 - Description: The new home located on the south shore of nantucket island features a grand living space on level two that takes advantage of the rolling moors and ocean surround on 3 elevations of the home! Fresh, beachy colors adorn the furnishings while complementing the stylish lighting against a warm and soothing palette on the walls....all reminiscent of easy living during the summer months. - [White Elephant Cottages](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-elephant-cottages-pj-vj~479471) - Location: Nantucket Island, MA - Photos: 5 - Description: A rebirth to The Cottages on the property of The White Elephant gave new direction and life to color on the walls and floors with pillows and area rugs from Donna Elles Life\\'s a Breeze collection. The furniture was specified and selected by Donna Elle using the Coastal Living Collection from Stanley Furniture. - [Cisco Beach Dune Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cisco-beach-dune-cottage-pj-vj~464541) - Location: Nantucket Island, MA - Photos: 19 - Description: Designed for easy living in an upside down house with views of the moors and Atlantic ocean, features ceramic subway tiles, natural seagrass textures and driftwood stained furniture strewn with easy colors in sea salt, grey tones, coral and navy blue all the while stepping on wool carpets and easy to care for furnishings in outdoor fabrics. - [Shawmeko Vista](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shawmeko-vista-pj-vj~472806) - Location: Nantucket Island, MA - Photos: 30 - Description: Renovation was clearly the right solution for this house built up on a rise looking due north at Great Point Light out in the distance. Floor to ceiling windows existed throughout to assume the connection of the acres of endless moors in the surround. Clean lines and warm colors give this home a sense of being for a year round couple. - [Beach Cottage Family Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-cottage-family-retreat-pj-vj~463187) - Location: Nantucket Island, MA - Photos: 15 - Description: Living is easy on the west end of the island. There is a sense of place that has been untouched. The interiors needed to accommodate wet bathing suits and sandy feet yet be visually and textually appealing for adult living. The home boasts a direct westerly view with long summer days of light filled rooms lending a peaceful glow at the day's end. - [Bungalow Beach House Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bungalow-beach-house-renovation-pj-vj~461231) - Location: nantucket Island, MA - Photos: 14 - Description: this aging in place bungalow was crying for the right owners to give her a well needed update with the right team: Margaret Layton of Amos Construction, Joe Paul of BPC 'Architecture and Donna Elle, interior designer seaside living came to the rescue and revamped the layout, connections and space usage for this Chicago couple and family of 4. - [Coastal Collection Textile Line](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-collection-textile-line-pj-vj~504375) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 27 - [Pocomo Solitude](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pocomo-solitude-pj-vj~464649) - Location: Nantucket Island, MA - Photos: 6 - Description: Sophistication abounds for this high powered couple who wanted to embrace their piece of the island. The home is built into the land with unassuming views of town and Madaket sunset. The furniture represents a strength in line while the textiles and placement form a connection while dancing in the playful southern and western light throughout the day. - [Iconic Sconset Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/iconic-sconset-home-pj-vj~464660) - Location: Nantucket Island, MA - Photos: 15 - Description: This 1920's rambling home bellows out for large family living that connects spaces and nooks for all kinds of interaction during the summer breezy restful days. The colors depicted and faux treatments on the walls executed and designed by Mary Emery tell a story of island living at it's best. The old sleeping porch received a shingled wall application and designer Donna Elle needed to restore the newly installed 'yellow' cedar shakes to a faux wash of driftwood weathered grey making the wicker p… [See all 24 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/donna-elle-design-pfvwus-pf~1291917825) ## Ideabooks - [donnaelleseaside's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/767888/list/donnaelleseaside-s-ideas) — 78 ideas - [Naomi ack dream](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56151645/list/naomi-ack-dream) — 1 idea - [Bishops Rise Gordon Home](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51038644/list/bishops-rise-gordon-home) — 14 ideas - [my nourishing dream home](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/30397787/list/my-nourishing-dream-home) — 5 ideas - [gunning point](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25564473/list/gunning-point) — 46 ideas - [my new home Cape-side](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53464586/list/my-new-home-cape-side) — 5 ideas - [my dream studio cape side :)](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/41684804/list/my-dream-studio-cape-side) — 5 ideas - [Granik's 2014/15 project](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/31353038/list/granik-s-2014-15-project) — 3 ideas - [LOFT inspiration/RubinProject](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5426105/list/loft-inspiration-rubinproject) — 7 ideas [See all 9 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/donnaelleseaside) ## Community Q&A **Q: Island beadboard** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me what the width of the beadboard on the island is? A: 1 5/8” ots fairly standard and its mdf **Q: where do we find this bed clothes?** *(in Photo Questions)* where do we find this bed clothes? A: This fabric on the bed is a duvet cover and is a custom silk screened fabric in 100% cotton sateen weave. i have the fabric available at 54'' wide on my website under SHOPPING nantucket breeze, cotton sateen with blue shells. it's 39.00 a yard. you may email me at donna@donnaelle.com if further interested. thank you for your inquiry. furthermore, the bed skirt is made from a voile 100% poly and lined in a cotton fabric. i also sell those fabrics as well. **Q: Area Rug?** *(in Photo Questions)* Really like the color and pattern rug. Please share the make and style. Thank you! A: thank you for your inquiry. the rug is custom made and hand loomed on Nantucket by Anna from 100% cotton and colors selected were designed to hold the furnishings in this beautiful family room. **Q: What is the flooring material?** *(in Photo Questions)* This is a really beautiful design. Love the whole house. A: Thank you !! Flooring is Reclaimed oak wide planks ! And we pickled it **Q: Nice!** *(in Photo Questions)* I would have no problems sleeping in this room. It's so relaxing! LOVE IT! A: Thank you for sharing your kind thoughts !!! **Q: Can this photo be obtained as a print?** *(in Photo Questions)* Print? A: No the print belongs to the photographer from Boston home --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*