--- title: "Barbara Brown Interiors, Inc. — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/barbara-brown-interiors-inc-pfvwus-pf~1384350614 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1384350614.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Barbara Brown Interiors, Inc." category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/753311dc0048e6c0_4944-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "19th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20009, United States" latitude: 38.9202 longitude: -77.0375 phone: "(443) 340-9759" website: http://www.barbarabrowninteriors.com rating: 5 review_count: 12 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 132 last_updated: 2026-11-12 --- # Barbara Brown Interiors, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Barbara Brown Interiors, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/barbara-brown-interiors-inc-pfvwus-pf~1384350614) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Washington, DC - **Serves:** (CT. and New York City selectively.), Annapolis, Baltimore, Bethesda, Clarksville, Ellicott City, Finksburg, Frederick, Howard County, Hunt Valley, Northern VA, Owings Mills, Potomac, Silver Spring, Washington DC Metro Area, Westminster - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (12 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2014–2016), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves Barbara Brown Interiors serves the Washington DC Metro Area, VA and MD. Walking through the door, after a long day, to a welcoming home you love is life changing. We specialize in designing functional, beautiful spaces that reflect your personality and work with your lifestyle. Good taste, experience, and style, is our thing. Clients are guided through tough decisions and saved valuable time. We listen to our clients, provide excellent customer service, on time and on budget. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Floor Plans - Color Scheme - Furniture plans - Interior Decoration - and budget. Draperies - apartments - condominiums - historic renovation - law firms - pre construction. Full service Interior Design catered to the clients project scope - residential and commercial design. - time frame ### Areas Served - (CT. and New York City selectively.) - Annapolis - Baltimore - Bethesda - Clarksville - Ellicott City - Finksburg - Frederick - Howard County - Hunt Valley - Northern VA - Owings Mills - Potomac - Silver Spring - Washington DC Metro Area - Westminster ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Barbara Brown Interiors, Inc. | | Address | 19th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20009, United States | | Phone | (443) 340-9759 | | Website | http://www.barbarabrowninteriors.com | | Followers on Houzz | 132 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Barbara Brown Interiors, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/barbara-brown-interiors-inc-pfvwus-pf~1384350614) - **Website:** http://www.barbarabrowninteriors.com - **Phone:** (443) 340-9759 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Allied ASID (American Society Of Interior Designers) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2014–2016), for Service. **Affiliations** - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) - [Window Coverings Association of America](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/window-coverings-association-of-america-pfvwus-pf~973487042) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 12 reviews** ### All 12 reviews **★★★★★ — janamoss5588, Feb. 2016** > Barbara has worked with me on a wide variety of design projects over the years. She is a very talented designer who is a good listener, trustworthy, and easy to get along with. Barbara always has great ideas and opinions and I have found that when I follow her advice I am always very pleased with the results. I highly recommend Barbara Brown Interiors, Inc. **★★★★★ — cbrowntown34, Jan. 2016** > I have been a client of Barbara Brown Interiors now for many years. From the first time we met she was able to discern my style and complete my rooms to my delight. Barbara is a great listener and was able to put my rooms together with furniture, rugs, window coverings and art to exactly what I had hoped! When we first moved into our new home and wanted a complete new look for our living room she made an overwhelming experience incredibly simple and enjoyable. One of Barbara’s many talents is to add the special details to items like drapes that make them look spectacular! She also added one-of-a-kind pieces to each room that ties the room together. > Barbara is able to pull a gorgeous room together keeping it within my budget. Her design for the various rooms in my (multiple) houses stayed within the amount I budgeted for the room. She was also available to monitor drapery installation, furniture shipments and she can even hang art! > Rooms designed by Barbara reflect my personal style. She is extremely professional and a pleasure to work with! I have had a wonderful experience with Barbara and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone who wants to freshen up an existing room or who wants to redo a room completely! **★★★★★ — Interior Transformations, Jan. 2016** > Barbara Brown is the epitome of design professional. Barbara and I are peers, we are part of a designer peer group. Barbara has a way of stepping back and assessing a situation before she speaks. She is a very good listener and problem solver. She is very diplomatic. I admire her ability to voice her opinion while at the same time she respects yours. She is an excellent team player always willing to share and encourage. She is a delight to be around! > > Debbie McHale of Interior Transformations **★★★★★ — Dave Kouba, Jan. 2016** > Barbara Brown is a true professional. Not only does she have exquisite taste and creative design ideas, she is also organized and efficient. Clients can appreciate her eye for detail and feel safe in knowing that Barbara always considers the clients desires and their budget. > The staff at The Maryland Design Center is always happy to see Barbara and her clients as it is a treat to watch her work! **★★★★★ — susanjoan32, Feb. 2015** > Barbara Brown has been our color consultant on a number of occasions, and each time, she negotiates agreement in a way that everyone comes away with what they want. It is a stress reducer to rely on Barbara's critical eye and design experience so that we don't waste time and money making wrong design choices and have to repaint. We are moving forward in our new house project with a confidence that comes from working with Barbara Brown. **★★★★★ — Christy Sims, Feb. 2015** > Working with Barbara Brown was a great experience. She is talented, creative and thoughtful. I highly recommend Barbara Brown Interiors. **★★★★★ — Lenehan Studios LLC, Feb. 2015** > Barbara is a pleasure to work with. I am a decorative painter and she has had me work on several projects for her clients. I love her style! So well curated, seemingly collected over time and not "designed." I would highly recommend Barbara Brown Interiors to anyone needing design advice. **★★★★★ — jraznick, Aug. 2013** > It was difficult for my husband and I to settle on a designer for our den project, but then there was Barbara. She was so patient in working with us to find just the right textures, colors and mood for our challenging room. We now have a comfortable living space we can be proud of. **★★★★★ — Niermann Weeks, May 2013** > Barbara contacted my company to work on a room with her at the Ritz Carlton Residences in Baltimore for the 2011 Baltimore Symphony Showhouse. The pieces she selected were beautifully displayed in her jewel box of a foyer. She was very organized in making all the transportation and installation arrangements, and made sure to credit Niermann Weeks for the pieces we loaned. Barbara is a talented designer and a very lovely person to work with. **★★★★★ — shellyruff, May 2013** > I've employed Barbara Brown Interiors for design services for the law office space which I manage as well as for multiple projects in my home. Barbara has a unique ability to understand her clients' goals, present options which are within requested budget guidelines and bring fantastic innovative style and ingenuity to her projects. **★★★★★ — nauseated, May 2013** > I have hired Barbara Brown as a consultant on several projects in the home. She has provided her ideas and expertise for decorating in choosing wall color, accessories selection, re-vamping the basement, and selecting floor rugs. She also was the lead coordinator in re-doing our somewhat expansive bathroom and worked almost daily with me as well as the tile installers and painters. She takes the time to listen to me and fully understand what is important to me in my living environment. I give the highest recommendation to Barbara Brown! **★★★★★ — Summerhill Cabinets, March 2013** > Barbara contacted Summerhill Cabinets to help her on a new furniture project. Barbara came to us with concept drawings and a client. Together, we were able to create a three piece foyer set that is unique, stunning and versatile. Barbara was able to help the client understand the working progression of custom furniture and help us understand the customers needs/wants. ## Selected projects - [Jewel Box Foyer; Ritz Carlton, Baltimore Maryland](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jewel-box-foyer-ritz-carlton-baltimore-maryland-pj-vj~80243) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Light Filled Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/light-filled-living-room-pj-vj~80200) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Ellicott City Dining Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ellicott-city-dining-room-pj-vj~80193) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Girls Bedroom, Historic Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/girls-bedroom-historic-renovation-pj-vj~80227) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Boys Bedroom, Historic Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boys-bedroom-historic-renovation-pj-vj~80254) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Baltimore/Hunt Valley Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/baltimore-hunt-valley-project-pj-vj~5530484) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: We used architectural white on the walls so the vintage modern art would take center stage. [See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/barbara-brown-interiors-inc-pfvwus-pf~1384350614) ## Ideabooks - [Baths](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50829099/list/baths) — 9 ideas - [dining rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76717355/list/dining-rooms) — 3 ideas - [interior design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/49830234/list/interior-design) — 29 ideas - [kitchen design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/49570444/list/kitchen-design) — 24 ideas - [Apartment Living](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51290748/list/apartment-living) — 9 ideas - [Living Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/65936783/list/living-rooms) — 1 idea - [Art And Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/57675622/list/art-and-interiors) — 19 ideas - [barbarabrown5's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/16215767/list/barbarabrown5-s-ideas) — 6 ideas - [Modern Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/57674720/list/modern-interiors) — 9 ideas - [outdoor LUX](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/44089437/list/outdoor-lux) — 11 ideas - [LOCAL DC Products and sources](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/57674957/list/local-dc-products-and-sources) — 1 idea - [Bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51291046/list/bedrooms) — 3 ideas - [Color](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50829133/list/color) — 11 ideas - [Foyers Set The Tone](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/49570774/list/foyers-set-the-tone) — 6 ideas [See all 14 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/barbarabrown5) ## Community Q&A **Q: Backsplash tiles acceptable or bad enough for redo??** *(in Polls)* Hello! I’m wrestling with the quality of the installation of my glass tile backsplash. . . There are some tiles that are off/not-aligned, the grout is sloppy and cracking in many places (24 hrs after install), the corner isn’t done well and the decision they made around the windowsill is terrible. This is their second time laying the tiles since they’d put them on in a brick-style first instead of linear. They hadn’t grouted yet, but we’re still pretty angry with having to rip it all out and redo. I don’t understand why some people don’t confirm a customers intention before doing work but. . . So I’d love to know what you would do— have them redo just around the windowsill? Have them regrout? Rip out the entire thing and start over? Or does everything look great and I should just enjoy?? Thank you for all input!! -Jill A: So sorry for your difficulty with this. The job is very sloppy, sure wouldn't work for me or my clients. Maybe find another installer, cut your losses. Good luck! **Q: Please help! I was hoping to get some great ideas!!** *(in Design Dilemma)* I’m having trouble finding something to put on the wall above the bar. I have a small picture there now but I think I need to get rid of that and get one large “something” to put there! I’m open To any and all ideas!! Thank you! A: Great looking home! I would measure the area, take them with you when you shop.....check out antique shops, vintage sales, wherever you like to shop, and find something unique. Architectural piece, large sconce, You could also use an artsy black and white photo. Good luck! **Q: Transom windows decisions! Please help!** *(in Design Dilemma)* Hi, I'm helping my dad with a new home build! We are having a hard time deciding on the look and feel of the windows. In the floor plan below, we will have transom windows above all of the windows in the open kitching/living areas (except the dining area). 1\. Will it look awful if we don't put transom windows above the 3 windows in the dining area since the nook/kitchen areas will have transom windows? 2\. The windows highlighted by red arrow - can't decide if: a. the transom windows should be 15" wide or 12" wide (this goes for the rest of the transom windows as well). I've included some comparisons. b. if the transom windows above should have grid lines to match the frame of the windows below (the windows highlighted by the red arrows are 72" wide). I've included some examples. c. I've attached mockups of how the windows could look. d. I've attached some mock ups of transom windows found on Houzz. 3\. Does anyone happen to know what the dimensions could be of the narrower transom windows versus the wider ones in the 2cnd to the last picture? Thank you! Please, any feedback would be appreciated! Also, if anyone knows of good software to help me mock up a wall of windows, please let me know. I'd use a consultant, but I need to decide by tomorrow! THANK YOU! transom window B with no gridline Transom window A with no gridline Transom window B with a gridline (I added it via Paintbrush). Transom windows A with gridlines (added via Paintbrush). Wider transom windows (above pic ^) Versus narrower transoms in the previous pics. A: Wider transoms are a game changer. **Q: How Would You Fix The Front Of This House?** *(in Remodeling)* We are considering a 'fixer upper' in our area. It's in a great neighborhood and seems to have good bones but we are stuck on how we could fix the outside (on a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate this house's curb appeal?). We wouldn't have the budget to make any major changes to the outside (think: easy landscaping, new paint (white?), door/lights, shutters, \*maybe new windows\*), but I'd love to hear some thoughts on how you would refresh its look. (House needs a ton of work done inside too... you can see the listing here if any of you are intrigued and want to provide more feedback). Do you think we'd get away with trying to copy the style of the inspiration pic below? My gut is telling my this isn't the type of brick house to paint white (but I'd love a second opinion). I also really wish the big room on the right had a gable (and no dormer!), but I doubt we'd have the budget to fix that. This isn't the worst house I've ever seen but its lacking some major curb appeal in my opinion... let me know your thoughts! Bonus points if you want to chat about improvements on the inside (I have a lot more ideas there) P.S. we are not professional house flippers, but after successfully reno-ing our current home are open to the idea of doing another. A: The bones are good. Looks good. I agree that the former window looks very added on and not integrated. An eyebrow window would fix that. I’d look into that change. Next I’d do some basic landscape. I also love painted brick, but many don’t. If your looking to flip consider that. Hope this helps! **Q: Help me hang these curtains** *(in Windows)* So I bought these curtains for my dining room. I like the look of the curtain rings but the curtains were too long. I thought about raising the rod but them it would go across upper middle window and I thought that would look weird. I cant seW. the curtains have a rod pocket and like little loops to hang the rod in as well. I’ve never seen a curtain come with so many ways to hang it. I know now they need ironed. Ahould i I raise the rod and use the rings? I feel they hang nicer or keep it low? A: Hi, Return these. The drapes need to be hung right below the ceiling crown. Length should kiss the floor. **Q: Formal Living Room** *(in Design Dilemma)* I am repainting this dark walled living room. The floor is beautiful, tan travertine (I think) tile. My decor was very traditional, and I am looking to repaint, lighten for resale. My couch is amber/gold colored. I was thinking about a neutral "Greige", and possibly use a print like the ones shown to tie in the gold couch with the walls and travertine. We are looking to put the house on the market so trying to get the most out of this room. Thoughts on wall colors and any other comments are appreciated. Note that the room has large crown molding at the top that is kind of orangy honey... The couch has been centered under the original vintage/sconces.. Dark picture centered between which would be replaced. Lastly- do I keep or toss the sconces?? Thank you for your input. A: Suggestions; SW Agreeable Grey for walls. Eggshell finish (wipeable durable) BM Decorators White Semi Gloss for Trim Replace Sconces; these are very tiny. Enjoy! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-12.*