--- title: "Karen Linder Interior Designs — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/karen-linder-interior-designs-pfvwus-pf~1384242030 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1384242030.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Karen Linder Interior Designs" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/978344c1033b481d_9289-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Portland, Oregon, United States" latitude: 45.4762 longitude: -122.5596 phone: "(503) 515-4745" website: http://karenlinderinteriordesigns.com rating: 5 review_count: 5 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 55 last_updated: 2026-09-23 --- # Karen Linder Interior Designs Original Houzz profile: [Karen Linder Interior Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/karen-linder-interior-designs-pfvwus-pf~1384242030) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Portland, OR - **Serves:** Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, Aloha, Lake Oswego, Bethany, Tualatin, Happy Valley, Milwaukie, Lents, Cedar Mill, Oak Grove, Oatfield, Gladstone, Oak Hills, Rockcreek, Cedar Hills, West Haven-Sylvan, Garden Home-Whitford, West Slope, Sunnyside, Clackamas, Raleigh Hills, King City, Metzger, Durham, Maywood Park, Rivergrove, Johnson City, Marylhurst, Mill Plain, Minnehaha, Orchards, Vancouver, Walnut Grove - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2016–2019), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Since 2008, Karen has built an interior design practice upon the values of listening and collaboration. By asking questions to uncover personal values and individual preferences, Karen helps her clients discover their own inner designer. For Karen, the greatest thrill is when a client experiences the “aha!” moment when the perfect aesthetic solution reveals itself and clients can embrace a way to move forward that fully reflects their lifestyle. Karen works closely with clients to create a budget and curate the best options to fulfill their vision within the scope of that budget. With an eye to reducing client stress, Karen thrives as a problem-solver, matching clients with the products and vendors that will deliver the home or workspace of their dreams at a price they can afford. Karen’s Portland, Oregon based practice is a full service interior design firm specializing in color consulting, space planning, kitchen and bathroom designs, full remodel design, lighting, living room and bedroom decor, custom furniture and window coverings, hard surface material selection, accessory acquisition and staging for home sales and new construction. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Bedroom Design - Living Room Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Lighting Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Home Office Design & Construction - Entry Design - Custom Built-ins - Floor Plans - Playroom Design - Project Management - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Furniture - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - House Plans - Custom Home Bars - Art Selection - Closet Design - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Walk-in Closets - Sunroom Design & Construction - Custom Rugs - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Home Theater Design - Sustainable Design - Wine Cellar Design - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Home Staging - Downsizing - Drafting - Holiday Decorating - Handicap-Accessible Design - Kitchen Remodeling ### Areas Served - Portland - Beaverton - Tigard - Aloha - Lake Oswego - Bethany - Tualatin - Happy Valley - Milwaukie - Lents - Cedar Mill - Oak Grove - Oatfield - Gladstone - Oak Hills - Rockcreek - Cedar Hills - West Haven-Sylvan - Garden Home-Whitford - West Slope - Sunnyside - Clackamas - Raleigh Hills - King City - Metzger - Durham - Maywood Park - Rivergrove - Johnson City - Marylhurst - Mill Plain - Minnehaha - Orchards - Vancouver - Walnut Grove ### Typical Job Cost $20,000 - 250,000 Cost varies per project. Please inquire for more information. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Karen Linder Interior Designs | | Address | Portland, Oregon, United States | | Phone | (503) 515-4745 | | Website | http://karenlinderinteriordesigns.com | | Followers on Houzz | 55 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/KarenLinderInteriorDesigns - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/linderdesigns - Blog — https://karenlinderinteriordesigns.com/interior-design-blog/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Karen Linder Interior Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/karen-linder-interior-designs-pfvwus-pf~1384242030) - **Website:** http://karenlinderinteriordesigns.com - **Phone:** (503) 515-4745 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2016–2019), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 5 reviews** ### All 5 reviews **★★★★★ — Kathy Ross, Aug. 2018** > Karen has been very helpful with an extensive complete remodel of our home. From doing up the drawings, to working with the city on permits and all the design details of the job, she has been extremely professional, helpful and creative. She is very good and narrowing down choices, as it is all overwhelming to me, and brings it down to something manageable that I can make choices from. She has been very accessible and willing to meet when needed to get choices completed. When we needed to cut back on budget, she helped make different choices to cut costs. I can't imagine doing this job without her help. **★★★★★ — Jackie Bowns, July 2018** > We needed a designer who could help us plan a home remodel. Karen listened to us and came up with a plan of attack right away. She was able to take our vague thoughts and ideas and turn them into a cohesive design plan. She worked with us to find materials and colors, helping us narrow choices down from an overwhelming assortment to the final selections. She worked directly with the construction company to develop building plans, and was on site at each major point during construction, measuring and working with the contractors as needed to be sure fixtures, outlets, switches and appliances were in exactly the right places. The final result was exactly what she planned, and far exceeded our dreams and expectations. We love our new space, and we would not be able to make that claim had it not been for Karen's amazing efforts. **★★★★★ — Ellen Carlin, Dec. 2015** > Karen offered several good ideas for our kitchen renovation. We used the subway tile backsplash color she suggested. Our kitchen turned out great! **★★★★★ — todd\_ferris16, Oct. 2015** > Karen helped us in the design of our remodel of a 25 year old house that had a lot of dated, worn out parts. We met with her several times, both at our home and at a building supply store. She was very good at listening to what we were trying to accomplish and paying attention to our budget. She made several suggestions that really helped us out. She talked to us about the pros and cons of new cabinets vs. painting the existing cabinets and we decided to go with painting which saved a lot of money. She also showed us options for kitchen counters that were significantly cheaper than granite and look great. She provided a lot of advice on color selections; she would give us several choices, all of which would work well, and then we'd pick our favorite from among options. > > Karen was flexible in providing what we wanted. She was happy to meet more or less often, give general pointers or actually do the choosing, really whatever we wanted. She's easy to work with. > > The remodel turned out very well and my wife and I are both very happy with the results. Karen's advice and guidance were a big help. **★★★★★ — craigeverhart, Sept. 2015** > Karen provided interior design services for remodeling the first floor of our house, including kitchen, kitchen cabinets and back-splash, family room, downstairs bathroom, dining room, living room and family room with built in book shelves. She drew up professional drawings for back-splash and pantry cabinets. Also installation of hardwood floors throughout. > > Karen did a terrific job designing, choosing materials and colors, recommending contractors and guiding us through every phase of the job. We could not have done this project without her. She is creative, a great designer and a good listener. She focuses very quickly on our tastes and desires and then helps bring them to fruition. This was very much a collaborative relationship. We highly recommend Karen. ## Selected projects - [Lake Oswego Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-oswego-home-pj-vj~2587440) - Location: Lake Oswego, OR - Photos: 20 - [Transitional Kitchen & Family Room Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-kitchen-and-family-room-remodel-pj-vj~2779106) - Location: Lake Oswego, OR - Photos: 23 - [N Alberta Remodel & Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/n-alberta-remodel-and-addition-pj-vj~2587437) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Master Bedroom Refresh](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bedroom-refresh-pj-vj~2784751) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 8 - Description: This client wanted a complete refresh of her master bedroom. We incorporated lavender hues to showcase a girly yet sophisticated space. - [Murray Hill Home Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/murray-hill-home-renovation-pj-vj~2587451) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 7 - [Lake Oswego Luxury Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-oswego-luxury-bathroom-pj-vj~2587426) - Location: Lake Oswego, OR - Photos: 6 - [Murray Hill Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/murray-hill-remodel-pj-vj~504913) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 7 - [Gourmet Galley Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gourmet-galley-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2784770) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 19 - [Transitional Master Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-master-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~2784801) - Location: Lake Oswego, OR - Photos: 10 - [Lake Oswego Traditional Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-oswego-traditional-bathroom-pj-vj~2587436) - Location: Lake Oswego, OR - Photos: 12 - [Cooper Mountain Kitchen & Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cooper-mountain-kitchen-and-bathroom-pj-vj~2587443) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [SE Portland Bungalow Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/se-portland-bungalow-room-pj-vj~2587429) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 12 - [Traditional Master Bedroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-master-bedroom-remodel-pj-vj~2784743) - Location: Tualatin, OR - Photos: 6 - Description: This client wanted a 5-star feel of a luxurious hotel room. We created an inviting space complete with lush bedding and traditional furniture. - [NE Portland Bungalow Outdoor Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ne-portland-bungalow-outdoor-space-pj-vj~2587418) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 11 - [Northwest Tropical Traditional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northwest-tropical-traditional-pj-vj~504973) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~504949) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~504925) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [SW Portland Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sw-portland-kitchen-pj-vj~2588310) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 17 - [Sleek Contemporary Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sleek-contemporary-kitchen-pj-vj~504942) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 3 - [Black & White Sophistication](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/black-and-white-sophistication-pj-vj~504935) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 [See all 21 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/karen-linder-interior-designs-pfvwus-pf~1384242030) ## Ideabooks - [Atwater](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/27327709/list/atwater) — 12 ideas - [Class](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19340575/list/class) — 57 ideas - [Lenora](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28147608/list/lenora) — 6 ideas - [Mary Madland](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26257583/list/mary-madland) — 11 ideas - [Laura and Hal](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/13234035/list/laura-and-hal) — 23 ideas [See all 5 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/karenlinder) ## Community Q&A **Q: Blinds** *(in Photo Questions)* What kind of window covering did you use in the window above the bed? A: These are blackout cellular blinds **Q: Love the cabinets and counter combination!** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you please provide the manufacture, or wood species and stain color, and countertop material? Thanks! A: It is Pental Tobacco --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*