--- title: "Marlene Wangenheim AKBD, CAPS, Allied Member ASID — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/marlene-wangenheim-akbd-caps-allied-member-asid-pfvwus-pf~1635867011 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1635867011.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Marlene Wangenheim AKBD, CAPS, Allied Member ASID" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/030358580d59f4ad_0973-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Morristown, New Jersey 07960, United States" latitude: 40.7952 longitude: -74.4873 phone: "(973) 285-0881" website: http://ibdnj.com rating: 5 review_count: 2 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 564 last_updated: 2026-09-11 --- # Marlene Wangenheim AKBD, CAPS, Allied Member ASID Original Houzz profile: [Marlene Wangenheim AKBD, CAPS, Allied Member ASID](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/marlene-wangenheim-akbd-caps-allied-member-asid-pfvwus-pf~1635867011) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Morristown, NJ - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2012–2017), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - 100,000 Ideabook Saves Great interior design begins with the fundamentals of design, which include form, line, scale and proportion. Marlene Wangenheim of Interiors By Design, LLC uses these basics in any approach to Interior Design and Kitchen and Bath Design. With degrees in Math and Science combined with a degree in Interior Design allow this accomplished designer to create space that is functional, safe and always aesthetically pleasing. Her ability to listen to a clients needs and work with architects and builders is the secret to her many successful projects. She has earned appellations in three professional organizations including ASID, NKBA and NAHB. Ms. Wangenheim is an Associated Kitchen and Bath Designer and more recently has earned her title as a Certified Aging in Place Specialist. Her work has been published repeatedly in New Jersey magazines as well as nationally. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Bathroom Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Home Office Design & Construction - Custom Built-ins - Floor Plans - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Furniture - Custom Home Bars - 3D Rendering - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Drafting ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Marlene Wangenheim AKBD, CAPS, Allied Member ASID | | Address | Morristown, New Jersey 07960, United States | | Phone | (973) 285-0881 | | Website | http://ibdnj.com | | Followers on Houzz | 564 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — www.ibdnj.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Marlene Wangenheim AKBD, CAPS, Allied Member ASID](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/marlene-wangenheim-akbd-caps-allied-member-asid-pfvwus-pf~1635867011) - **Website:** http://ibdnj.com - **Phone:** (973) 285-0881 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - NKBA-Associated Kitchen and Bath Designer-2013-VP Programming for Board of Directors-NKBANNJNAHB-Certified Aging in Place Specialist2012 New Jersey Top Women Entrepreneurs - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2012–2017), for Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews** ### All 2 reviews **★★★★★ — Design with Tile, LLC, Sept. 2013** > We have known Marlene Wangenheim as one of our customers at DWT for a very long time. She is one of the most gifted designers I know. Her customers are her number one priority and working with her and her customers is always a joy. I have and will always recommend Marlene as a Designer, and as I always say about her, "why settle for less if you can have the best". **★★★★★ — DesignAnts LLC, Oct. 2012** > Marlene works with a set of design skills that supersedes others in the field of Interior Design. She continues to work at her knowledge of Interior Design as it relates to "Aging in Place". Her curiosity on this particular subject shows that she is serious about the Science and not just the art of Interior Design. > I have worked with Marlene many times on presentation drawings and find her to be highly creative and detail oriented. Marlene is always very professional and pleasant to work with. She is one of the few people that I learn from and can exchange ideas with. I highly recommend Marlene Wangenheim for any project! ## Selected projects - [Aging in place with grace and open space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aging-in-place-with-grace-and-open-space-pj-vj~785993) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Adaptive Design- aging can be a beautiful and safe journey](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/adaptive-design-aging-can-be-a-beautiful-and-safe-journey-pj-vj~604097) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Classic meets contemporary kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-meets-contemporary-kitchen-pj-vj~10875) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Great use of space under the basement stairs!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/great-use-of-space-under-the-basement-stairs-pj-vj~10876) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [today's laundry room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/today-s-laundry-room-pj-vj~25925) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [improving the laundry room space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/improving-the-laundry-room-space-pj-vj~25923) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Olive green kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/olive-green-kitchen-pj-vj~10869) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Madison NJ kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/madison-nj-kitchen-pj-vj~10870) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Bernardsville NJ kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bernardsville-nj-kitchen-pj-vj~10871) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [An elegant dining room in New Jersey](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/an-elegant-dining-room-in-new-jersey-pj-vj~10872) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [A sophisticated living room in western New Jersey](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-sophisticated-living-room-in-western-new-jersey-pj-vj~10873) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [A mahogany library and home office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-mahogany-library-and-home-office-pj-vj~10874) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [A music room for a family gathering](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-music-room-for-a-family-gathering-pj-vj~10878) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Master bathroom redo includes walk in closet and computer area](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bathroom-redo-includes-walk-in-closet-and-computer-area-pj-vj~11876) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [A contemporary townhouse with Asian flair](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-contemporary-townhouse-with-asian-flair-pj-vj~11877) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [A living room in suburban New Jersey](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-living-room-in-suburban-new-jersey-pj-vj~11901) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 [See all 16 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/marlene-wangenheim-akbd-caps-allied-member-asid-pfvwus-pf~1635867011) ## Ideabooks - [laundry rooms and storage](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1640248/list/laundry-rooms-and-storage) — 4 ideas - [wine cellars](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1665260/list/wine-cellars) — 6 ideas - [elements of good design, architectrual details](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1909618/list/elements-of-good-design-architectrual-details) — 9 ideas - [Bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1144518/list/bedrooms) — 6 ideas - [ideas for mud rooms or laundry rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1144500/list/ideas-for-mud-rooms-or-laundry-rooms) — 5 ideas - [beautiful places](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1144587/list/beautiful-places) — 1 idea - [storage ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1144468/list/storage-ideas) — 9 ideas - [media rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1144545/list/media-rooms) — 1 idea - [color combinations/window treatments](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1144539/list/color-combinations-window-treatments) — 1 idea - [closets](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/895323/list/closets) — 4 ideas - [mwangenheim's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/402443/list/mwangenheim-s-ideas) — 78 ideas [See all 11 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/mwangenheim) ## Community Q&A **Q: Who makes the light fixture please?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi there! This light fixture includes two custom made sconces not shown in the photo. It was a custom made (metal selected, style selected, shade fabric selected) throught ABC-American Brass Company here in NJ. **Q: I noticed there is a differance in the door hights and styles** *(in Photo Questions)* can you pls tell me if this gives the illustion of a taller celing ? what would you call this door style A: Thank you so much maryclemens for the nice comment. My comment about seaming a white countertop is not overstated. Be careful. That white seam, over time, collects dirt and will stain. Honing will not be helpful. Please try to make the seams as little as possible. Is there a portion of the island that you can raise or lower so that you can avoid a larger seam? When the fabricator comes to template the island, perhaps you can go to the fabricators location and have him lay the template on the part of the slab that you feel will cover the most area without having a seam. Other than that, white will not seam nicely and will become increasingly noticeable over time. I wish you lots of luck in your countertop. mw **Q: I love the hood! Can you tell me its dimensions?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hood dimensions are dictated by code. This is a 36" range and therefore requires a minimum of 36" on the hood width. I believe this hood is 36-38 inches wide. **Q: Truly beautiful space!** *(in Photo Questions)* Would you mind sharing the details of the under cabinet lighting? We would like to incorporate open shelves like this in our kitchen but am concerned about how to light underneath. Thanks so much!! A: Thank you so much. I don't know why this photo still appears on my houzz account. This photo is a scouting shot taken by me to send to the magazine for publication. Once accepted the magazine had professional photos taken and I uploaded them onto my account. Funny thing, this photo which I have tried to have removed several times, gets so much attention. Thanks again for such a nice comment. mw **Q: I'm in love with this greige cabinet color. Where can I find it???** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Please look in Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams. I did not custom color these cabinets. They came from the manufacturer in this one color and a taupe glaze. The glaze gives the cabinets depth. Greyed out colors are very much in now and can be found anywhere. **Q: Confused....are the countertops Quartzite or Quartz. So pretty !** *(in Photo Questions)* A: countertops are genuine stone quartz, not man made, they are white natrual stone. They look amazing and have a beautiful shiny quartz crystal throughout but be aware, white never "seams" well. mw --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-11.*