--- title: "Ellen Kurtz Interiors — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/ellen-kurtz-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1418104545 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1418104545.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Ellen Kurtz Interiors" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ddc3e5f5057b058a_9909-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Saint Louis, Missouri 63132, United States" latitude: 38.67 longitude: -90.3754 phone: "(314) 276-8301" website: http://ellenkurtzinteriors.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 14 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 97 last_updated: 2026-08-13 --- # Ellen Kurtz Interiors Original Houzz profile: [Ellen Kurtz Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/ellen-kurtz-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1418104545) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Saint Louis, MO - **Serves:** St. Louis, Saint Charles, Saint Peters, Chesterfield, Wildwood, Ballwin, Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Creve Coeur, Clayton, Saint Louis, Crestwood, Town and Country, Ellisville, Des Peres, Ladue, Brentwood, Shrewsbury, Glendale, Breckenridge Hills, Frontenac, Warson Woods, Huntleigh, Country Life Acres, Colombia IL - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (14 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2020), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 250 Ideabook Saves Ellen Kurtz Interiors provides a full range of commercial and residential interior design services, including interior and exterior planning, architectural drawings, remodeling, furniture acquisition, flooring and window treatments and home accessories. Let us help you find a solution for any room in your home or office. Our designers recognize that your home is an extension of you, both as an expression of your taste and style, and as a physical space where your life happens. We know that whether you're in the home or office, your intimate surroundings are vital to your well-being and success. That's why Ellen Kurtz Interiors approaches our responsibility as designers with the utmost respect and dignity. Whether your project is a custom bookcase or an entire home remodel, we devote the same attentive energy and passion to the creative process. Ellen Kurtz Interior's design philosophy is very simple; we design spaces that our clients love to live and work in. We believe that while the perfectly-designed space should be functional and aesthetically exquisite, it should also be a reflection of the client's vision and style. We are committed to delivering the technical skills, products, labor and talent to achieve that level of design excellence for every single client, every single time. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Built-ins - Floor Plans - Project Management - Entry Design - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Furniture - Playroom Design - Laundry Room Design - Nursery Design - Custom Home Bars - Art Selection - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Home Theater Design - Sustainable Design - Custom Shelving - Home Staging - Downsizing - Drafting - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Office Design - Remodeling ### Areas Served - St. Louis - Saint Charles - Saint Peters - Chesterfield - Wildwood - Ballwin - Kirkwood - Webster Groves - Creve Coeur - Clayton - Saint Louis - Crestwood - Town and Country - Ellisville - Des Peres - Ladue - Brentwood - Shrewsbury - Glendale - Breckenridge Hills - Frontenac - Warson Woods - Huntleigh - Country Life Acres - Colombia IL ### Typical Job Cost $5,000 - 1 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Ellen Kurtz Interiors | | Address | Saint Louis, Missouri 63132, United States | | Phone | (314) 276-8301 | | Website | http://ellenkurtzinteriors.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 97 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/ellenkurtzinteriors/ - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/ellen-kurtz-interiors/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Ellen Kurtz Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/ellen-kurtz-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1418104545) - **Website:** http://ellenkurtzinteriors.com/ - **Phone:** (314) 276-8301 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Featured in Trade Publications: Beautiful New Homes; At Home Magazine; St. Louis Homes and Lifestyles; St. Louis Post-Dispatch; Traditional Homes; St. Charles Living Magazine; Builder Architect and Lake Lifestyle. - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2020), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 14 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Stephanie Smith, Feb. 2020** > I love working with Ellen! She has helped me with multiple projects over the years. She is easy to work with - gives great advice options that are in line with my taste and budget, always taking my thoughts and needs/ wants into consideration. My latest and one of my favorite transformations has been the once dreary, dark office which is now a bright cheerful space which I love to work in. > Ellen has great taste and a unique talent and passion for her work. You will not be disappointed! **Comment from Ellen Kurtz Interiors:** > Thanks, Stephanie. Always fun to work with you on your projects! **★★★★★ — Robert Barrack, July 2019** > 5 years ago I moved into a high-end 3200 sq. ft high rise condo. I met with Ellen on a couple of occasions to describe my taste, color and design preferences, and review samples. I left the country for 2 weeks and when I returned the condo was completely furnished beautifully including not only furniture but artwork, linens, bedding, and all kitchen accessories. The taste was immaculate as was the service. An incredible full service job **★★★★★ — Al Wulf, July 2019** > Thankfully Ellen was recommended to me. I had gotten 2 previous bids to remodel my kitchen. In reality, both previous bids were only changing out my appliances and cabinets. Ellen came in with a complete different concept, opening up my kitchen, bar and family room. In addition, she helped update the dining room and office (formerly the living room). Ellen was always there with answers to my questions. Everyone who has seen my house since the remodel have stated how beautiful it looks. I had Ellen design the 3 bathrooms on the 2nd floor. The work is presently going on. I can't wait to see the finished project. **★★★★★ — frelizar2, June 2019** > We highly recommend the talents of Ellen Kurtz, who helped us transform a large outdated townhouse into a gorgeous home— customized to our aesthetic and lifestyle. From our first meeting with her, she tuned in to our needs and preferences, and responded with creative ideas and practical solutions to challenges. > With Ellen’s gift for spatial design, she saw through walls, borrowing square footage from here and there to bring us entirely new rooms—resulting in a main floor laundry, an enlarged, open kitchen, a regal walk-in master shower, and a stately full-size bar for entertaining. > Ellen brought to life the many decorating desires we’d gathered for years. With our intent to showcase collections of taxidermy and family farmhouse antiques, she recognized the opportunity to bring harmony to it all in her use of quality wood floors, granite, stone, and tile in a mix of textures and neutral shades of creams, browns and grays. Beautiful. > Ellen designed and partnered with C Peterson Construction to truly give the house a whole new look while honoring the integrity of existing features we wished to preserve. > The result is comfortable casual elegance, both rustic and refined. Most importantly, the design reflects our tastes and personalities where our family genuinely feels at home. > Thank you Ellen Kurtz Interiors! **★★★★★ — Beth Berra, June 2019** > I have worked with Ellen for years. She is the best. She knows what I want before I do. Ellen knows what works in a room and it doesn't have to be the most expensive. She helped with the house design 25 years ago and has been there as almost every room has been renovated and updated. **★★★★★ — prauhauser, Nov. 2016** > Ellen's experience brought such good ideas to my project. She gave me suggestions I hadn't thought of, and now my use of kitchen space has increased greatly! I couldn't be happier with the outcome. Very attentive and responsive at all times. I would highly recommend her! **★★★★★ — Kathy Meyer, Oct. 2016** > I have used Ellen since 1988 and she has taken my house on several remodels! We have been very pleased with the quality of her work and her ability to bring everything together. > > We recently used her "long distance" for our Florida condo. It turned out fabulous! When we decided to sell it earlier this year it sold in 1 day!! > > Thanks Ellen! **Comment from Ellen Kurtz Interiors:** > Thank You Kathy, for your comments. I love working with you! **★★★★★ — HU-785782, Sept. 2016** > We would highly recommend Ellen Kurtz for any designer job. She is professional and is so very knowledgeable. Our relationship began with Ellen about 6 years ago when I walked into a family room that she had designed. She came highly recommended from that friend. Ellen has transformed our house into a beautiful home. Her projects always consist of choosing new wall colors, artwork, carpets, tiles, window treatments, new pieces of furniture in many rooms, and much more. Ellen has designed every room in our home. Her creativity and design always exceed our expectations. She has even helped us with landscape, outdoor painting, siding, and window projects. We believe Ellen is excellent in her field and is incredibly talented. We highly recommend Ellen, and look forward to working with her for many years to come. **★★★★★ — User, Aug. 2016** > Ellen Kurtz has an eye for great design no matter the style. She can look at a room and transcend her ideas into a dream-come-true reality. We have enlisted Ellen's design services for two houses and were beyond pleased with her spot on design for our transitional taste. She made our house a home in a most livable yet elegant style. She is also a very nice person to work with. **★★★★★ — HU-438562, July 2016** > Ellen is terrific. She and her firm have been critical to making our new homes wonderful. She has an innate ability to take our desires and make them a reality. Her most recent work on our lake home was recognized as the best home in two different home shows. She is very affordable and wonderful to work with. I would recommend her to anyone who wants a great home. **★★★★★ — Cynthia Fisher, July 2016** > Ellen has designed 5 homes for me over the years. She has an innate ability to design a space for each home that works. We have been able to order and use pieces from one space to another. Her ideas are fresh as she stays abreast of styles and trends. We have moved from STL, to FL (twice) and now to New England. Her eye for color and the architecture of the home are incredible. The quality of her work, her ability to deal with contractors, and her follow-up are impeccable. Her sensitivity to budgets has helped us put together living spaces for our life style in each climate. **Comment from Ellen Kurtz Interiors:** > Thank You Cindy, for your kind words. You and Joe have been a treat to work with. I love the challenges that the two of you throw at me! > Ellen **★★★★★ — suemc16814, July 2016** > We have worked with Ellen through the renovation of our kitchen and Lower Level. She is an excellent professional with a thorough knowledge of, and great contacts and resources within the industry. She incorporates a solid awareness of all parameters of the project(s) and her ideas are creative and timely. Over time, she has developed a great awareness of the personalities involved, which facilitates everything from budgeting to texture and color choices, ## Selected projects - [A Custom Look for a Custom Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-custom-look-for-a-custom-build-pj-vj~6043518) - Location: Kirkwood, MO - Photos: 24 - Description: This was a full interior design project that I completed on a newly constructed home in Kirkwood. I was hired by the builder, Renaissance Living LLC, to help with all of the material selection and design work, both before and during construction. I picked out all the flooring, countertops, cabinets, lighting, paint, finishes, molding and more. The overall look is clean and crisp in a transitional design style. And the beauty of the home really shines through in some of the smaller, custom detail… - [A Clean, Crisp Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-clean-crisp-kitchen-pj-vj~3135172) - Location: Weldon Spring, MO - Photos: 3 - Description: A long-time client of mine who was looking to downsize searched for years for the perfect place to call home. When she finally found it, she called me in for a redesign. The goal was to turn the space into her dream home. The client wanted to work with many of her existing furnishings, but was hoping for a brighter and more casual feel, which presented a fun challenge for the project. Our biggest transformation was the kitchen, which turned into quite the stunner. But keeping with our goal, it a… - [Art Centered Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/art-centered-design-pj-vj~5692147) - Location: Chesterfield, MO - Photos: 7 - Description: A great home design always possesses a certain ‘wow factor’. It may be subtle, or it may scream WOW the second you walk in the door. The key is making sure the other design elements are in harmony with what you’ve picked for that extra oomph. A perfect illustration of this concept is the design work I recently completed for a couple living in Chesterfield, MO. They were looking for an artsy and modern feel in their new villa, which would be filled with some of the glasswork the wife had created… - [Designed to Sell - Staging Project at Chase Park Plaza](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/designed-to-sell-staging-project-at-chase-park-plaza-pj-vj~2276842) - Location: St. Louis, MO - Photos: 18 - Description: Ellen Kurtz Interiors ended 2016 with a stunning staging project at the Chase Park Plaza Residences, one of St. Louis’ most prestigious residences. The three bedroom, two and a half bath home was already a sight to behold – the panoramic views of the city from the 1,000-square-foot terrace are nothing short of breathtaking. But Lea Luchetti of Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty felt she needed my help to transform this prime piece of luxury real estate into a softer and more feminine home.… - [Beige Bathroom Goes Glam](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beige-bathroom-goes-glam-pj-vj~3136737) - Location: Chesterfield, MO - Photos: 14 - Description: Gray and white palettes have been running the show lately in design, particularly when it comes to bathrooms. So it was refreshing when our clients told us they wanted their bathroom remodel to stray from that trend. Their vision for their new bath was one of earthy tones and a traditional style that matched the rest of their Chesterfield home. But this remodel was no simple change of color and tile. We first set about completely revising the entire floor plan. We created a separate room for the… - [A Lighter and Brighter Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-lighter-and-brighter-space-pj-vj~2997829) - Location: Weldon Spring, MO - Photos: 9 - Description: Open floor plans are all the rage. They present many design opportunities, but also one key challenge: making sure a design concept flows from room to room. In remodeling this great room, dining room and study, it was important to establish continuity. In particular, we wanted to make sure each room flowed nicely from the kitchen, which is where we had made the biggest transformation in the house. So we started by carrying the kitchen wall color through to the Great Room and then went with a blu… - [Bringing New Life to A Traditional Masculine Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bringing-new-life-to-a-traditional-masculine-space-pj-vj~1911272) - Location: St. Louis, MO - Photos: 29 - Description: This homeowner recently down-sized from a large home to a condominium. He wanted a remodel that would allow him to utilize some of his existing traditional furnishings, while still giving him a fresh style in his new space. We used a combination of a taupe and ivory color palette, transitional style and classic textures to provide an interesting yet functional space that complemented his lifestyle. - [A Modern Kitchen with Farmhouse Touches](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-modern-kitchen-with-farmhouse-touches-pj-vj~5423056) - Location: Chesterfield, MO - Photos: 20 - Description: The homeowners were looking for a renovation of their home of 17 years, which previously belonged to the husband’s parents. They wanted to freshen up the decor, and also play with the floor plan a bit to open up the kitchen. This couple loves to cook and entertain, so one of our main objectives was to not only give the kitchen a more open appearance, but also broaden its functionality. We accomplished this by completely refiguring the way the laundry room and powder room connect to the kitchen.… - [Bathroom Inspired by Nature](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-inspired-by-nature-pj-vj~3135351) - Location: Wildwood, MO - Photos: 10 - Description: Sometimes inspiration strikes in unusual ways. We have a wily woodchuck to thank for this bathroom remodel in a Wildwood, MO home. While our client was out of town, the critter snuck into the home and gnawed away at some window sills and woodwork. The pressing need to replace the window in question led to the decision to expand the master bath by taking roughly 3.5 feet out of the master bedroom. At that point, the client decided to go full steam ahead with a fairly sizeable remodel. We used the… - [Transitional Home with Artistic Flair](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-home-with-artistic-flair-pj-vj~2561680) - Location: Clayton, MO - Photos: 6 - Description: The design of this condo is different from some of the others in The Crescent Condos in Claytoncomplex, so the floor plan is unique. This meant I had to think outside the box when it came to maximizing function and choosing furniture. I was inspired by the large curved window that leads onto the terrace, and let that shape guide me in the design of the main living space. In the master bedroom, we chose a light blue and taupe color scheme. The chandelier is a gorgeous focal point in the room. For… - [Contemporary LIving Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-living-room-pj-vj~1850798) - Location: St. Louis, MO - Photos: 1 - [Grandma's House to Chic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grandma-s-house-to-chic-pj-vj~2055645) - Location: Saint Charles, MO - Photos: 8 - Description: We completely remodeled the condo of a dear friend and client, and the results are gorgeous! The project is featured in a special Before & After section of St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles Magazine. The article’s author, Christine Soucy, perfectly summarizes the motivation for the project: "Last year, Pat Perotti downsized from a large home to her mother’s recently vacated villa. Her villa was the same as her neighbor’s, which was the same as their neighbor’s and so on, but that was not Perotti’s st… - [Elegant Meets Rustic — A Great Room Combo That Works](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elegant-meets-rustic-a-great-room-combo-that-works-pj-vj~5426559) - Location: Town and Country, MO - Photos: 23 - Description: When I was called to renovate this house, I saw a lot of potential. For one, it carried a LOT of charm and character, from the two-story atrium that separates the dining room from the great room, to the carved columns and millwork that grace several rooms. But being passed down from parents to a younger generation, it needed some freshening up. The design theme I settled on felt perfect for this type of space — blending the more traditional, lodge-like characteristics of the home with a glamorou… - [Rustic Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-living-room-pj-vj~1850768) - Location: Town and Country, MO - Photos: 1 - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchens-pj-vj~2135102) - Location: Lake Ozark, MO - Photos: 5 - [Modern Kitchen with Farmhouse Touches](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-kitchen-with-farmhouse-touches-pj-vj~5423062) - Location: Chesterfield, MO - Photos: 9 [See all 16 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/ellen-kurtz-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1418104545) ## Ideabooks - [Haub](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/113665120/list/haub) — 4 ideas - [Winery](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/110610441/list/winery) — 22 ideas - [Bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76221037/list/bath) — 4 ideas - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70492525/list/kitchens) — 19 ideas - [Kratz](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/85138481/list/kratz) — 20 ideas - [Architectural Design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76220970/list/architectural-design) — 2 ideas - [Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73402126/list/lighting) — 12 ideas - [Brilliant Use of Space](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73826868/list/brilliant-use-of-space) — 5 ideas - [Living Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73405040/list/living-spaces) — 9 ideas - [Little Extras](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76220987/list/little-extras) — 1 idea - [Judges paneling](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74542749/list/judges-paneling) — 1 idea - [Bars](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73405121/list/bars) — 4 ideas - [Youth Style](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73826849/list/youth-style) — 1 idea - [Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73406140/list/fireplaces) — 2 ideas - [Garages](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73405099/list/garages) — 1 idea [See all 15 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/ekurtzinteriors) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*