--- title: "MSS Designs — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/mss-designs-pfvwus-pf~1476654635 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1476654635.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "MSS Designs" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/c8b3bbac00180271_4079-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "PO Box 7702, Charlottesville, Virginia 22906, United States" latitude: 38.0401 longitude: -78.4851 phone: "(434) 882-5982" website: http://www.mssdesigns.net rating: 5 review_count: 20 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 79 last_updated: 2026-09-09 --- # MSS Designs Original Houzz profile: [MSS Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/mss-designs-pfvwus-pf~1476654635) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Charlottesville, VA - **Serves:** Charlottesville, Lake Monticello, Hollymead, Earlysville, Ivy, Keswick, North Garden, Free Union, Albemarle County, White Hall - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (20 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2013–2022), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Full service interior design studio. Established in 1991. Priority dealer for Hunter Douglas window blinds, shades, and shutters. Providing custom drapery and hardware as well as artwork, mirrors and wallpaper. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Lighting Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Built-ins - Entry Design - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Furniture - Laundry Room Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Art Selection - Closet Design - Universal Design - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Rugs - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Home Staging - Downsizing - Energy-Efficient Homes - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Office Design ### Areas Served - Charlottesville - Lake Monticello - Hollymead - Earlysville - Ivy - Keswick - North Garden - Free Union - Albemarle County - White Hall ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | MSS Designs | | Address | PO Box 7702, Charlottesville, Virginia 22906, United States | | Phone | (434) 882-5982 | | Website | http://www.mssdesigns.net | | Followers on Houzz | 79 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/MSS-Designs/349371125138222 - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=130521166&trk=nav\_responsive\_tab\_profile - Blog — http://mssdesign.lifdealer.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [MSS Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/mss-designs-pfvwus-pf~1476654635) - **Website:** http://www.mssdesigns.net - **Phone:** (434) 882-5982 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2013–2022), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 20 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — HU-231639511, May 2021** > Nina was wonderful to work with. Being that we are first-time homeowners, we were appreciative of her patience as we were deciding where in the home to install window treatments. She encouraged us to take our time. She helped us to make selections that suited our preferences perfectly. Installation was a breeze, done by a fantastic, efficient team with not an ounce of mess left behind. Could not be happier! **★★★★★ — Elliott Schoenig, Sept. 2017** > Nina is the best! She listens and she hears and she always does a great job of turning my thoughts into a reality that I just love. She has an eye to make everything both attractive, fitting with my tastes, and functional as well. I have worked with her since early '90s. Highly recommend - would never decorate without her, **★★★★ — Peggy Cronin, Aug. 2017** > I have turned to MSS Designs for several jobs related to decorating my new house. Nina has assisted me with window blinds and, more recently, worked with us to furnish and decorate our newly finished basement. She has assisted me across the board with paint color selections, picture locations, and furniture buying. Nina is very easy to work with. She knows the products out there and will work closely with you to identify various options available across the cost spectrum. I especially like that she does not try to influence me in any one direction but will give her recommendation as to practicality or alternatives so I can make an educated decision. This was my first experience working with a designer and I wasn't sure what to expect. Thankfully, Nina is very easy to work with and I have felt very comfortable dealing with her. In fact, I chose Nina after meeting her at a design function where I witnessed her interaction with others and also had the opportunity to view her design skills. Our projects have been finished on time and within the budget established. Our decorating initiatives are not finished and I will call on Nina in the future. **★★★★★ — Allyson Louthan, March 2017** > I have used Nina Crawford for several projects and have always been completely satisfied with her work. She is always pleasant and fun to work with as well as very professionable and knowledgable. **★★★★★ — B V, Dec. 2016** > We have worked with Nina on a few projects now and appreciate her professionalism and variety of beautiful fabrics and quality products. The blinds in our living room were a splurge and I've received countless compliments on them. Also, when I have had projects with much lower budgets she was happy to find just the right products. The turnaround time is always very reasonable and I'm always amazed at the install perfection. Special wood brackets were needed to install our latest set of blinds on metal windows which her company made themselves for a very nominal fee. Nina just gets the job right, which is why I can easily give her five stars. **★★★★★ — Riley Paint & Wallpaper, Dec. 2016** > Nina and I have worked together for over 25 years and I have found her to be a very reliable professional. She has an eye for detail and an ear for what the customer wants. Her designs cover a wide range from traditional to contemporary. I have only heard clients give her the highest praise for her skills and designs. As a professional paper hanger (Michael Riley Paint and Wallpaper) I have worked with Nina on all levels of jobs and I find her talents exceptional. **Comment from MSS Designs:** > Thank you Michael. It is always a pleasure working with you. **★★★★★ — djspratt, Jan. 2016** > Nina is very responsive to my requests. She gives options that not only stay in our price range but give us variability of selection, color and design. She has never tried to hard sell and on the contrary if she senses any hesitation on our part will encourage my husband and I to look around further or think about our selection before going forward. She has an incredible eye not only for design but for organizing a room for best function as well as form. I would recommend her to anyone needing advise from wall color to new construction. **★★★★★ — raeskinner, Dec. 2015** > Nina helped me transform a boring and uninviting "bonus room" into a fun, multi-function, amazing space. Along the way, she repurposed and added to my living room. This was an unexpected and much-appreciated bonus! Nina is creative, resourceful, knowledgeable and flexible. She listens, is collaborative, and is sensitive to budget concerns. I find Nina to be a delightful person and a great designer. I am really very glad to have found her and have her positive energy as well as her professional talent in my home. **★★★★★ — Ken Porter, Sept. 2015** > Nina is just fabulous to work with. We needed a pair of new room darkening blinds. I called and she was able to come the next day, bringing numerous samples for us to choose from. We were able to quickly decide on some blinds and our order was underway. Just a few days later she emailed me that they were in & was ready to schedule their installation. That was quick. So in about a week's time we had new blinds ordered & installed, and we're sleeping much better now. Thanks Nina. **★★★★★ — minasuep, Sept. 2015** > Nina represents the word professional in it's truest sense! > Her good taste, and common sense approach not only makes her talents affordable, but > Leaves the client more than satisfied. This was my second experience with Nina, and wouldn't hesitate to call her again! **★★★★★ — oldgarthroad, Dec. 2014** > Nina designed a living room remodel, purchasing new furnishings, draperies and reupholstering existing pieces. She listened to my ideas and was very considerate of my likes, dislikes and budget. Her fabric selections were exquisite and she presented terrific alternatives to some of my ideas that just weren't going to work! Very easy to work with and she will be my first choice for any future projects. **★★★★★ — Linda Gasiorowski, Feb. 2014** > Nina Crawford was fabulous to work with! She is knowledgable and went above and beyond just window treatments to help me decorate my home! She listens and can hone in on the clients tastes not her own. She even installed everything ! It was beautiful! ## Selected projects - [Colorful Kitchen/Dining Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colorful-kitchen-dining-room-pj-vj~328234) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: Draperies with a modern flare - [Master Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-retreat-pj-vj~460762) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Guest suite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/guest-suite-pj-vj~69892) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Basement Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~190076) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Guest Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/guest-room-pj-vj~85581) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/living-room-pj-vj~76092) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Wallpaper](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wallpaper-pj-vj~501742) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Master Suite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-suite-pj-vj~76091) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Pet Friendly Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pet-friendly-home-pj-vj~214732) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Traditional Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-living-room-pj-vj~118236) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Powder Room Redo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/powder-room-redo-pj-vj~1830276) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [BONUS ROOM](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bonus-room-pj-vj~1999352) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Design House 2015](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/design-house-2015-pj-vj~950438) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Carpet Runners](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carpet-runners-pj-vj~866864) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Bathroom makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-makeover-pj-vj~866856) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Woven shades add texture](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/woven-shades-add-texture-pj-vj~844561) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Sunroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sunroom-pj-vj~844551) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: Brunschwig and Fils plaid floral adds a fresh look to this sunroom - [Grasscloth adds dimension to a bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grasscloth-adds-dimension-to-a-bedroom-pj-vj~532869) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Masculine bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/masculine-bedroom-pj-vj~519753) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Freshening up the bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/freshening-up-the-bathroom-pj-vj~658180) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 [See all 39 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/mss-designs-pfvwus-pf~1476654635) ## Ideabooks - [Best of Cville 2021](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/149988904/list/best-of-cville-2021) — 1 idea - [RS- Bonus room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51181341/list/rs-bonus-room) — 34 ideas - [Best of Cville 2019](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/122697418/list/best-of-cville-2019) — 3 ideas - [\#hunterdouglaspromos](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/130972531/list/hunterdouglaspromos) — 1 idea - [Design Lamp](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/126686278/list/design-lamp) — 1 idea - [Color Predictions 2019](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/117061751/list/color-predictions-2019) — 1 idea - [BEFORE-Kitchen reno](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/112689779/list/before-kitchen-reno) — 6 ideas - [Design House 2018](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105673510/list/design-house-2018) — 17 ideas - [Bedroom makeover](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/94549136/list/bedroom-makeover) — 2 ideas - [PJ Bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/110720089/list/pj-bath) — 2 ideas - [another kitchen remodel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/89382490/list/another-kitchen-remodel) — 7 ideas - [CP-Master BR](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54039917/list/cp-master-br) — 9 ideas - [ES-Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/102755766/list/es-living-room) — 10 ideas - [\#Stickley sofa reupholstery](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/103214618/list/stickley-sofa-reupholstery) — 2 ideas - [powder room -Before](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/86048756/list/powder-room-before) — 2 ideas - [BF-Bathroom renos](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/102257796/list/bf-bathroom-renos) — 2 ideas - [Design Studio](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52648077/list/design-studio) — 5 ideas - [\#Samuel&Sons trim](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/99074657/list/samuel-sons-trim) — 1 idea - [\#Scalamandre](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/99074287/list/scalamandre) — 1 idea - [Living room roman shades \#Lafayette](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/99074147/list/living-room-roman-shades-lafayette) — 3 ideas [See all 88 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/ninacraw) ## Community Q&A **Q: Wallpaper** *(in Photo Questions)* Do you know where in U.S. I can find this wallpaper? A: I would be happy to order you a sample if you need it as well as place the order if you know how many rolls you need **Q: Who makes this wallpaper?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Matthew Williamson. It also has matching fabric! **Q: How much? Is there a photo of this in a room so I can see more of it?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Also $185/roll. I will send you a link for the room size photo **Q: How much is this?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This one is $185/roll **Q: How much is this and is it a black background or graphite?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It is a charcoal background and is $160 a roll also **Q: How much is a roll of this?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I can order a sample if you like --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-09.*