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address: "District of Columbia, D.C. 20015, United States"
latitude: 38.9658
longitude: -77.068
phone: "(240) 252-2627"
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rating: 5
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# M.R. Borden

Original Houzz profile: [M.R. Borden](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/m-r-borden-pfvwus-pf~1577962272)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** District of Columbia, DC
- **Serves:** Washington, Bethesda, DC (Washington), Gaithersburg, Leisure World, North Bethesda, North Chevy Chase, Potomac, Silver Spring
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2018–2024), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 25 Ideabook Saves

M.R. Borden Interiors is a full-scale Design Firm that can complete New Construction, Additions and Renovation projects as well as Product Specifications, Room Layouts and Decorating.  Our business model was built on being as flexible as possible with the clients' needs; you can use our services as much or as little as your budget and time dictates.

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Furniture Selection
- Design Consultation
- Floor Plans
- Project Management
- Remodeling

### Areas Served

- Washington
- Bethesda
- DC (Washington)
- Gaithersburg
- Leisure World
- North Bethesda
- North Chevy Chase
- Potomac
- Silver Spring

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | M.R. Borden |
| Address | District of Columbia, D.C. 20015, United States |
| Phone | (240) 252-2627 |
| Website | http://www.mrbordeninteriors.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 21 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — M.R.BordenInteriors
- Blog — www.mrbordeninteriors.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [M.R. Borden](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/m-r-borden-pfvwus-pf~1577962272)
- **Website:** http://www.mrbordeninteriors.com
- **Phone:** (240) 252-2627

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2018–2024), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 5 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### All 5 reviews

**★★★★★ — kimberleeke, April 2023**

> Michelle was such a pleasure to work with. She’s extremely professional, knowledgeable, and has a fantastic design eye. I can’t express how happy I am with the results (she helped me remodel our powder room). I really trust Michelle’s expertise and was able to defer to her when I was experiencing decision paralysis and I’m so happy I’d did! Sometimes I just stand in the bathroom to admire it! I definitely plan to continue working with Michelle on future design projects.

**★★★★★ — Felicia Evans Photography, Feb. 2019**

> I've photographed several of Michelle's projects now and I see what a collaborative , working relationship she has with clients. So playful with color!!

**★★★★★ — Stephanie Silverman, April 2017**

> Michelle has been extremely organized, very hands-on, able to execute my ideas thoughtfully and able to bring some really special new ideas to our home.

**★★★★★ — Julie Wolfington, Jan. 2017**

> I began working with Michelle and Perceptions Interiors last fall, and I could not be happier with the results.  My house is now my dream home!  She "gets" me.  Which is amazing, because I pretty much had no idea what I wanted or what my design style was when we began five months ago.  She somehow read my mind and now my home is exactly what I wanted.  I have no idea how she did that!  AND, we had the most wonderful time doing the project together.  Which was an unexpected bonus.  Michelle is a true artist, but she is also an excellent project manager.  This meant that she pretty much took care of everything, and the process was stress-free for me.  And, she knows how to be frugal - when a price is too high she will look for a better one.  She respected my budget and listened to what was important to me.  I would recommend anyone to work with Michelle!

**★★★★★ — Eliza Erikson, Sept. 2016**

> We worked with Michelle and Perception Interiors on a pretty comprehensive renovation and design of our 102 year old single family house in DC. We were going for contemporary style within a historic home and Michelle nailed it. She always gave us multiple options and we always fell in love with one of them. She was very respectful of our budget and revised proposals several times to cut our costs. She completed a ton of work in record time. Sitting in our gorgeous new master suite today, I am so grateful to her!

## Selected projects

- [Alexandria Primary Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alexandria-primary-bathroom-pj-vj~7079995)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Trendy Basement Bed Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/trendy-basement-bed-room-pj-vj~2446831)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [North Potomac Study](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-potomac-study-pj-vj~2723431)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Bethesda Dining Room in Progress....](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bethesda-dining-room-in-progress-pj-vj~2446835)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [SoHo Bed Room in Silver Spring](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/soho-bed-room-in-silver-spring-pj-vj~2446827)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Mod Silver Spring Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mod-silver-spring-office-pj-vj~2446825)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [North Potomac Stairwell](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-potomac-stairwell-pj-vj~2209087)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Silver Spring, Maryland Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/silver-spring-maryland-condo-pj-vj~1388747)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 16
- [Transitional Rustic Renovation in NW](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-rustic-renovation-in-nw-pj-vj~2238891)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Midcentury Modern Dining Room Makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/midcentury-modern-dining-room-makeover-pj-vj~1827194)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7

[See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/m-r-borden-pfvwus-pf~1577962272)

## Ideabooks

- [Buell Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/180414933/list/buell-bathroom) — 10 ideas
- [Pitts Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/180415148/list/pitts-bathroom) — 1 idea
- [johns hallbathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/173164033/list/johns-hallbathroom) — 5 ideas
- [Navy Yard](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/164300201/list/navy-yard) — 19 ideas
- [Stools](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/162428515/list/stools) — 2 ideas
- [Quincy Street Project](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/119466169/list/quincy-street-project) — 54 ideas
- [Coviello fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/118228305/list/coviello-fireplaces) — 3 ideas
- [Silverman MBR](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107745564/list/silverman-mbr) — 16 ideas
- [Chancy's Shack by the Water](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/69016293/list/chancy-s-shack-by-the-water) — 11 ideas
- [Open Concept Living](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/79831952/list/open-concept-living) — 2 ideas
- [Game Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/66525833/list/game-rooms) — 1 idea
- [For Theaters](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54981873/list/for-theaters) — 4 ideas
- [All About Stairs!](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/66027820/list/all-about-stairs) — 2 ideas
- [Bethesda Dining Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/64766999/list/bethesda-dining-room) — 10 ideas
- [ERIKSON SUNROOM](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/60807127/list/erikson-sunroom) — 1 idea
- [ERIKSON MBR](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/60806880/list/erikson-mbr) — 1 idea
- [McLean, VA Built-In](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56099349/list/mclean-va-built-in) — 28 ideas
- [Lighting Solutions](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56772120/list/lighting-solutions) — 1 idea
- [Painted Wall Treatments](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56312207/list/painted-wall-treatments) — 12 ideas
- [Teenagers Room Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55162415/list/teenagers-room-ideas) — 1 idea

[See all 20 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/mrbordeninteriors)

## Community Q&A

**Q: What is this flooring?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Can you tell me the type of flooring and specifics? Considering something similar and wondering if it will feel too cool in my space.

A: Hello!  This faux wood flooring is amazing, isn't it?  Its an exclusive tile from Architectural Ceramics.  Its their Estonia Noce collection in Natural.  Each porcelain plank is a generous 6” x 48” and has a wide color variation to give it an authentic wood look.
Tile can be cool to the touch but often times the ease of care, existing conditions and other factors out weigh that "con".  
I wish you well in your upcoming project!!!

**Q: will you please tell me the color of this granite counter..looks nice!** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Hello Linda,
I'm glad that you enjoyed the project!  The countertops in this kitchen refresh are Uba Tuba Granite.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*