--- title: "Brenda M. Miller Designer of Interior Spaces — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/brenda-m-miller-designer-of-interior-spaces-pfvwus-pf~1476399551 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1476399551.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Brenda M. Miller Designer of Interior Spaces" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/03635e2c0f74fdcf_8699-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Stephens City, Virginia 22655, United States" phone: "(540) 323-1230" website: https://themillerhouse.net rating: 5 review_count: 77 best_of_houzz_awards: 12 followers: 135 last_updated: 2026-08-14 --- # Brenda M. Miller Designer of Interior Spaces Original Houzz profile: [Brenda M. Miller Designer of Interior Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/brenda-m-miller-designer-of-interior-spaces-pfvwus-pf~1476399551) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Stephens City, VA - **Serves:** Centreville, Reston, McLean, Leesburg, Ashburn, Oakton, South Riding, Oak Hill, Sterling, Winchester, Herndon, Fairfax, Chantilly, Brambleton, Vienna, Stone Ridge, Broadlands, Great Falls, Dranesville, Lowes Island, Belmont, Countryside, Greenbriar, Strasburg, Dulles Town Center, Stephens City, Arcola, Middletown, Haymarket, Boyce, Aldie, Catharpin, Delaware, Dulles, Maryland, Northern Va, Stephenson, West Virginia, White Post - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (77 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2015–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 250 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Award winning - Offers Custom Work A beautifully designed space not only has an attractive setting, but it's also the reflection of the people that live there. -" Your home should work for your lifestyle." Brenda expertly incorporates key elements-functionality, mood and personality into all her designs. Paired with creativity and unique flair, these foundational principals ensure every project Brenda undertakes is a living testament to her clients' tastes, preferences and lifestyle. Her portfolio spans across the US, specializing in homes in idyllic waterside locations- the river, lake, bay, or beach. These setting require a nuanced understanding of the natural surroundings, and Brenda's award-winning designs always manage to harmonize the interior spaces with the calming allure of the waterside environment. Are you ready to turn your living space into a masterpiece that mirrors your lifestyle. Let Brenda, create something uniquely special for you! With Brenda, your home will not only look stunning, but also truly feel like "home". ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Lighting Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Home Office Design & Construction - Custom Built-ins - Design Consultation - Floor Plans - Project Management - Entry Design - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Furniture - Mudroom Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Art Selection - Guesthouse Design & Construction - 3D Rendering - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Rugs - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Holiday Decorating - Custom Table - Custom Beds - Custom Murphy Beds - Home Office Design - Kitchen Countertops - Tile - Window Treatments ### Areas Served - Centreville - Reston - McLean - Leesburg - Ashburn - Oakton - South Riding - Oak Hill - Sterling - Winchester - Herndon - Fairfax - Chantilly - Brambleton - Vienna - Stone Ridge - Broadlands - Great Falls - Dranesville - Lowes Island - Belmont - Countryside - Greenbriar - Strasburg - Dulles Town Center - Stephens City - Arcola - Middletown - Haymarket - Boyce - Aldie - Catharpin - Delaware - Dulles - Maryland - Northern Va - Stephenson - West Virginia - White Post ### Typical Job Cost $5,000 - ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Brenda M. Miller Designer of Interior Spaces | | Address | Stephens City, Virginia 22655, United States | | Phone | (540) 323-1230 | | Website | https://themillerhouse.net | | License Number | 0020595965 | | Followers on Houzz | 135 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/onegirlmanyhats - LinkedIn — http://linkedin.com/in/brenda-miller-465a93a - Blog — www.themillerhouse.net ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Brenda M. Miller Designer of Interior Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/brenda-m-miller-designer-of-interior-spaces-pfvwus-pf~1476399551) - **Website:** https://themillerhouse.net - **Phone:** (540) 323-1230 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Parade of Homes- Best Interior/Best All-round - Ethan Allen 2017 -2024 Award Winning Designer (Million in Sales/Designs - Window Fashions Magazine 2021 1st Place - 2022 Excellence in 3D Renderings winner-Ethan Allen - Hunter Douglas Certified - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2015–2026), for Service. **Affiliations** - [Interior Design Society](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/interior-design-society-pfvwus-pf~1829752925) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 77 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — K R, April 2025** > I’m so grateful to Brenda for turning my ideas into something even better than I envisioned. She brought warmth, creativity, and total professionalism to every step of the project! I highly recommend her, and I’m looking forward to working with her again on future projects! **★★★★★ — Fully furnishing a newly constructed home, April 2025** > I was so happy with Brenda's services. As someone who has difficulty articulating what I need and like when it comes to home decor, Brenda's great listening skills and vast experience made all the difference. I was thrilled with her suggestions and guidance. She is a delightful person and a pleasure to work with. I have a smaller home and wanted a casual and open, airy look and got exactly what I wished for. Five stars! **★★★★★ — Asra Rahman, April 2024** > I’ve had the pleasure of working with Brenda for a year now. She has taken the time to listen to what I had in mind and helped me bring my vision into focus then to fruition. She’s helped make our house a home. I’ve appreciated the time and effort she’s taken to come over to our home and sit down with us to go over exactly how we would use the space and what actually fits and where. **★★★★★ — Bob Wall, April 2024** > Who needs a dinning room any more? Not I, so I had an empty room with some ideas but Brenda was quite helpful with ideas and follow through. The “lounge” looks great! Her willingness to help me start and then Dinah this project was the best. New chairs and a great cabinet to accent the room. Her suggestions on paint color and flooring there and the entire second floor turned out great. Same in the family and sun room, great direction and very helpful in making it ALL happen. So after three rooms with fresh paint and one completely redone and then the entire second floor flooring upgraded it looks like a new home! Brenda Muller is top of the line here and my home. Thanks. **★★★★★ — Lynn Frankenfield, Sept. 2023** > Brenda stepped in when our designer left EA to complete decorating our new townhome. > We were very impressed that she wanted to meet us at our home to get to know us and listen to our ideas. > When she returned, she came prepared with design boards that included several options right down to paint and wall paper selections! WOW! > She is talented, knowledgeable, a great listener, and master in the field of design. > We look forward to continue working with Brenda and highly recommend her. **★★★★★ — Gretchen Pipoly, Sept. 2023** > Brenda was very helpful and professional. our family room looks great after she gave us color ideas and found a few key pieces. **★★★★★ — John Gilstrap, Aug. 2023** > Brenda is a Godsend, so very different from other decorators we have used over the years. Her super power is the willingness and ability to listen. All too often, decorators and designers arrive with preconceived notions of what THEY want an area to look like. Fact is, my wife's tastes are divergent from my own. Brenda skillfully found our common ground and made our new home beautiful. In fact, though our contract with her has expired, we still seek her input on major purchases. Quit thinking about whom to use. Hire Brenda Miller. **Comment from Brenda M. Miller Designer of Interior Spaces:** > Thanks so much for the kind words- it was such an inspiring project for me. Starting from construction to the completion of your beautiful home. My biggest reward was gaining dear new friends for life! **★★★★★ — S Danto, Aug. 2023** > We had been trying to redo our living room for many years with no success. We met Brenda by chance, showed her our home, which is extensively decorated, and left her to create a new vision. She spend a week drawing up a fantastic design, suggested the chairs, rug, lamps and all the other furnishing and along with colors to blend a beautiful living room. Together we then slightly tuned that design and the colors in a partnership. Bottom line we loved it all, we disposed of all of the existing living room furniture and purchased 100% of the suggested design. Putting this into perspective we have a large 7500 square foot house home but could not arrive at a solution design until we met Brenda. > As an aside, as she walked through our home she was also able to make other suggestions to make the total house better. We are working with her now on a few of the other items identified by her. We very strongly recommend Brenda because of her positive creativity and her ability to work with a customer. **Comment from Brenda M. Miller Designer of Interior Spaces:** > I cannot thank you enough for trusting me with your home. I am excited in seeing my suggestions come to life! **★★★★★ — peg, June 2023** > Brenda is a fantastic interior decorator. She helped us on our remodel for our Primary and Hall bathroom. She quickly responded when I reached out to her for help. She came to our house to see the bathrooms, listened to our thoughts and needs and then came back to us shortly after with photos and tile samples to help us make our best choices. She also then patiently answered all our questions and gave us her honest input on what would and wouldn’t work plus many ideas we had not thought of. She has continued to answer my questions throughout the remodel whenever I reach out to her. I highly recommend Brenda for your Interior Designer needs. **Comment from Brenda M. Miller Designer of Interior Spaces:** > I am thrilled you are enjoying your new bathroom- I don't think I would ever have to go to a spa! **★★★★★ — Naomi S, May 2022** > Brenda has a great eye. And even more importantly, she is kind, patient, and honest. I really trust her advice. I’d love to one day have the full budget to let her use my home as a canvas; but in the meanwhile she has been an awesome guidepost as I navigated making my home into a space that I love and find comfort in. She is simply FAB. **Comment from Brenda M. Miller Designer of Interior Spaces:** > You are too kind. It has been such a joy working on your new home. **★★★★★ — Dana Blumberg, March 2022** > Brenda was great to work with. She went the extra mile and designed five beautiful spaces in our home. Brenda was very responsive to all my questions and requests! We love our home! **★★★★★ — Aimee Norwood, March 2022** > I highly recommend Brenda for interior design. We met at Ethan Allen. I knew I wanted two sofas and what style I wanted. What I didn't know was that to really pull my room together cohesively, was that I needed two side tables and a coffee table, new lamps, art, a rug, and the right fabrics. Her knowledge of texture and pattern and scale were immensely beneficial in helping me find the perfect items for my room. Every day, I think how much I love the room we created together. **Comment from Brenda M. Miller Designer of Interior Spaces:** > It was such fun working with you and the family! I hope we can work together again. ## Selected projects - [Window Treatments](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/window-treatments-pj-vj~2978878) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 42 - [Modern Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-family-room-pj-vj~7416903) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: This new home needed furnishings that reflected my clients life style. They wanted a modern look with pieces that were functional for their young family. I designed the abstract wall using navy and gold paint for the chevron pattern. The artwork brings the entire vignette together. - [Modern & Formal Dining Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-and-formal-dining-room-pj-vj~7168825) - Location: Leesburg, Virginia - Photos: 4 - Description: Wanted comfort but wanted modern elegance. - [New Construction-New Furnishings](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-construction-new-furnishings-pj-vj~6696896) - Location: Leesburg, VA - Photos: 12 - [The Inspiration-The Design Plan](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-inspiration-the-design-plan-pj-vj~2689595) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 30 - [Waterford Luxury Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/waterford-luxury-home-pj-vj~6288364) - Location: Waterford, VA - Photos: 14 - Description: My clients moved from a smaller home to a larger home and needed my assistance for the design of their Great Room. The room is filled with a mix of my homeowners personal treasures and many new pieces of Ethan Allen. Everything was incorporated together to create this inviting and functional space. - [Beach House Bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-house-bedrooms-pj-vj~7168829) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [A Lovely Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-lovely-living-room-pj-vj~7129288) - Location: Winchester, VA - Photos: 9 - [A Family Room refresh… new paint, drapery and window blinds](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-family-room-refresh-new-paint-drapery-and-window-blinds-pj-vj~6809753) - Location: Leesburg, Virginia - Photos: 3 - Description: Beginning stages of the refresh for my clients Family Room. Started with fresh paint snd the criling nsvy accent followed by board mounted drapery psnels. More photos when the furniture and accessories are added. - [Beach House Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-house-retreat-pj-vj~7135019) - Location: Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - Photos: 15 - Description: New Construction - [Kitchen & Family Room- The Open Concept](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-and-family-room-the-open-concept-pj-vj~5705607) - Location: Great Falls, VA - Photos: 10 - Description: My client moved into a new house and their current furnishings just don't work for this home. We are going from red & golds to grays & creams. We are now focusing on transitioning from the kitchen into the family room- using fabrics, finishes and textures that will all work together to give us a great cohesive look. - [In the Blue](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/in-the-blue-pj-vj~6969163) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: Updated the space with new sofa's and new chairs- the cat loves the new ottoman that brings the space together. - [Black & White Done Right!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/black-and-white-done-right-pj-vj~6433528) - Location: Hagerstown, MD - Photos: 7 - Description: My clients wanted a classy but fun space for entertaining- the black and white was the perfect choice for this space. - [Beautiful Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beautiful-beach-house-pj-vj~6305034) - Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE - Photos: 19 - [Transitional Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-living-pj-vj~6135462) - Location: Herndon, VA - Photos: 11 - Description: The client wanted a room that was inviting and functional. The room need to be rearranged and updates. The final result turned out exactly as they had imaged- the 3D rendering I created really was a valuable asset for this project. - [Relaxing Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/relaxing-oasis-pj-vj~5841329) - Location: Lansdowne, VA - Photos: 13 - [Glamorous Master Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glamorous-master-bedroom-pj-vj~6352292) - Location: Leesburg, VA - Photos: 14 - Description: Master Bedroom redesign from plain to fab! A color palette of black and white with accents in pink. A bit of calm with touches of glam. More photos to come! - [New Home Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-home-living-pj-vj~6344903) - Location: Brambleton, VA - Photos: 4 - [Family Room in Shades of Gray](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/family-room-in-shades-of-gray-pj-vj~2331172) - Location: Gainesville, VA - Photos: 6 - Description: My client was ready for a change. She knew she wanted a leather sofa, but I surprised her by introducing her to the suggestion of a gray sofa. She fell in love with the color and the "feel" of it and the rest is history. Using the gray Hyde leather sofa as our focal point, I incorporated her coffee table into the design. The abstract pattern on the pillows were the perfect accent to this calming space. The mirrored chest offered her the storage she needed as well as the perfect end table to fill… - [Family Room Comfort & DR Dining](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/family-room-comfort-and-dr-dining-pj-vj~2723288) - Location: Leesburg, VA - Photos: 3 - Description: My homeowner completed a full renovation and her home of her traditional pieces. This extensive project begins with four rooms, the family room, dining room, living room and "eat-in" area. More pictures to come... The family loves the beach so they wanted this home to reflect the cool colors of the beach. I assisted them with the paint colors, Hunter Douglas coverings, and the furnishings. This large family needed seating so the sectional was the perfect option. Two Emerson chairs not shown prov… [See all 36 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/brenda-m-miller-designer-of-interior-spaces-pfvwus-pf~1476399551) ## Ideabooks - [A Great Space to Gather- Dining Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2240058/list/a-great-space-to-gather-dining-rooms) — 84 ideas - [Ethan Allen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/57646372/list/ethan-allen) — 248 ideas - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2014919/list/kitchens) — 310 ideas - [My Second Home Dream](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3821621/list/my-second-home-dream) — 288 ideas - [Outdoor Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107659642/list/outdoor-spaces) — 10 ideas - [Offices](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7444865/list/offices) — 13 ideas - [Inground Pools](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/109751921/list/inground-pools) — 13 ideas - [Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/88944233/list/beach-house) — 9 ideas - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/96148745/list/bathrooms) — 5 ideas - [Outdoor Railings](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/96007033/list/outdoor-railings) — 2 ideas - [Window Treatments You May Like](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/20880157/list/window-treatments-you-may-like) — 29 ideas - [Tall Drapery Panels](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/93869305/list/tall-drapery-panels) — 9 ideas - [Small Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/44259794/list/small-spaces) — 2 ideas - [Buffet Decor](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/89766310/list/buffet-decor) — 7 ideas - [Dining Table centerpiece](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/89764124/list/dining-table-centerpiece) — 3 ideas - [Cornice Boards](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/69862156/list/cornice-boards) — 26 ideas - [Master bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/69947932/list/master-bathrooms) — 35 ideas - [baby/kids room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2239933/list/baby-kids-room) — 33 ideas - [Roman Shades](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75100602/list/roman-shades) — 14 ideas - [Tiny bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/78718013/list/tiny-bathrooms) — 16 ideas [See all 63 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/onegirlmanyhats) ## Community Q&A **Q: Chandelier question** *(in Home Decorating)* We have been given a chandelier from a family member who no longer needs it. I am wondering if it is too large to go over my current dining room table. Our home is in the City of Chicago so it is somewhat narrow for reference. Including photo of the current setup in my home and another photo of the chandelier. A: Personally I like larger to make the WOW factor. Just try it:) **Q: large TV stand** *(in Home Entertainment)* We are just finishing our basement and my husband bought a 75” TV for the area (wall mounted). What type of tv stand do you think I should get? Should it be same length or longer than TV? A: Longer than the TV- black would be nice so it will all blend together and look like one unit. **Q: Need Guidance with Couch Color** *(in Building a Home)* I'm having difficulty deciding on what color couch will look best in this space and will be easy to accent off of. We went furniture shopping last night, and finally found a couch that works really well for us. However, it only comes in two colors (special ordering colors will take 4-6 months and we don't have time for that as we are moving in within a week). Below are the two options. I always pictured us having a light gray or navy blue couch, so this threw me for a loop. I planned on accenting the room with navy blue and orange in the form of pillows, throws, and an area rug to bring in some color. My options for a couch color are a dark brown or a beige/khaki color. I don't know if I will be able to use the accent colors that I wanted to with these options. Also, I'm not sure if the brown will be too dark for the space (and it will show pet hair), and I'm also not sure how I would really incorporate the beige/khaki because nothing else in the house is really this color. I'm just looking for some advice/opinions of houzz users. Here is the beige color, in the store it appeared to have slightly more yellow tones to it. Here is the brown, which seemed darker in person. Here is the space it is going into, against the stairway wall and then coming out into the open living room. Note that the stairs are now stained to match the floor. (Also dark brown). We do plan on having an area rug. Here is the fireplace and tv that the couch will be facing. Thanks for your help. A: The lighter couch will keep the room light and airy. It also gives you the opportunity to style it with darker colors if you like the richness of the darker couch. Add a warm throw with dark pillows. It goes nicely with the fireplace and a nice contrast to the darker elements in the kitchen area. Your eye won;t be dawn to just a dark huge couch, but with the lighter tone you will see the "whole" room:) **Q: Dining Room and Leaning Mirrors** *(in Home Decorating)* I am considering placing three leaning mirrors against a large wall in my dining room. The dining room wall size in over 100 inches high and 109 inches wide. The possible mirrors are 30 inches wide by 82 inches high. The ceiling is vauted and open concept. The mirrors would reflect the light in the candle light fixture. Click on the photos to open for larger view. I prefer neutrals have a rustic wine country kind of vibe. My concern is would it be too much brown and ivory. I could put color on the dinign room table for an accent. Also, what design mirror? One has the raw live edge type the other is more simple yet beautiful. Thank you in advance for any input! A: I like the idea of light reflection, but I honestly think three mirrors is way too much and I am concerned with safety. Would you consider a buffet and mirrors hung above it on the wall to give you the same effect? **Q: Help with table centerpiece** *(in Home Decorating)* Please help me decorate my table! I feel like I keep swinging and missing on this for some reason. I had black candles and a black candlabra but after we installed the light it felt too similar. So I switched it out for the gold box with some fall stuff in it but it felt too formal or old fashioned. Then I found this velvet runner which I thought would be perfect with the teal and mint accents in the rest of our house, but the birch candle holder seems kinda lonely. I'm definitely on a budget and I think my husband will kill me if I buy another candle holder lol. A: You might want to consider five hurricanes or five candlesticks down the center of the table. or a gathering of a seasonal floral and two vases. **Q: Help with family room rug.** *(in Home Decorating)* This is the 5th rug I have purchased. Not sure where to place the rug under the sectional. Also should I keep the rug or keep looking. Help. A: You need to keep the defined space beside the door for the walkway- You could pull it out just to the door trim:) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-14.*