--- title: "Christine Nelson Design — Kitchen & Bath Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/christine-nelson-design-pfvwus-pf~1669353590 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1669353590.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Christine Nelson Design" category: ["Kitchen & Bath Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/1be35a13011150e7_9321-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1008 E Minnehaha Pkwy, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55417, United States" latitude: 44.9054 longitude: -93.2361 phone: "(612) 750-7821" website: http://www.christinenelsondesign.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 10 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 97 last_updated: 2026-08-25 --- # Christine Nelson Design Original Houzz profile: [Christine Nelson Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/christine-nelson-design-pfvwus-pf~1669353590) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers - **Location:** Minneapolis, MN - **Serves:** Minneapolis, Bloomington, Plymouth, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Saint Louis Park, Richfield, Roseville, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Saint Paul, Mendota Heights, Lauderdale, Lilydale, Mendota, St Louis Park, St. Louis Park - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (10 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2012–2017), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Christine Nelson, an award-winning kitchen and bath designer owns Christine Nelson Design, where she works with clients in all aspects of kitchen and bath remodeling. Inspired by color in everyday life, Nelson writes a monthly color blog, providing insight into new color trends, inspiration and tips on incorporating color in interior spaces. She also loves mentoring up-and-coming designers and teaching them about the exciting design business. Christine Nelson Design has been featured in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Midwest Home, Spaces Magazine, Tile Magazine, and Sherwin Williams Stir publication. ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Custom Cabinets - Bathroom Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Floor Plans - Laundry Room Design - Universal Design - Drafting - Basement Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Dining Room Design - Furniture Selection - Home Office Design & Construction - Interior Design - Living Room Design - Space Planning - Color Consulting - Downsizing - Tile Installation ### Areas Served - Minneapolis - Bloomington - Plymouth - Eagan - Eden Prairie - Edina - Saint Louis Park - Richfield - Roseville - Golden Valley - Hopkins - Saint Paul - Mendota Heights - Lauderdale - Lilydale - Mendota - St Louis Park - St. Louis Park ### Typical Job Cost $10,000 - 100,000 Each project is custom to clients taste and budgets! ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Christine Nelson Design | | Address | 1008 E Minnehaha Pkwy, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55417, United States | | Phone | (612) 750-7821 | | Website | http://www.christinenelsondesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 97 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/christinenelsondesign - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/pub/christine-nelson/12/991/308/ - Blog — http://blog.christinenelsondesign.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Christine Nelson Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/christine-nelson-design-pfvwus-pf~1669353590) - **Website:** http://www.christinenelsondesign.com - **Phone:** (612) 750-7821 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Awards MInnesota NKBA - First prize: Medium sized Kitchen - Honorable mention: Small Kitchen, Small Powderoom - Board memberships: Thermador Design Council, Handmade Tile Association, Accent Elegance, past member of NKBA board. - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2012–2017), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 10 reviews** ### All 10 reviews **★★★★ — lisa\_lynn\_shafer, Aug. 2016** > Christine assisted us on the addition of a master bathroom in our turn of the century (1903) home. She had several novel ideas and her service was very customized to meet our needs. Since our family was changing as we were planning the addition (newborn twins) her ideas, like incorporating an upstairs laundry in the master, were things we hadn't thought of on our own but was a terrific modification to the plan. **★★★★★ — HU-713577, June 2016** > Christine is fabulous. She provides helpful suggestions, keeps you on track time-wise, and puts hours into finding appropriate furnishings, accessories, and anything else you are using in your redecorating plans. She is also delightful to work with - energetic, supportive, and fun. **★★★★★ — betharie, Nov. 2014** > Christine drew designs for my kitchen, worked with me to choose cabinets, countertop, tile, lighting and paint color, then did all the ordering and worked with the contractor to coordinate projects. She also set me up with an appliance outlet which was very helpful. > > I am thrilled with my new galley style kitchen. I’m still discovering how much more convenient the layout is, and the pullout drawers make everything so much more accessible. That we were able to accomplish the remodel in a fairly small space without expansion is amazing. I had been contemplating a renovation for a long time, but was afraid that the smaller space was too much of a limitation for someone to work with. > > So when I first contact Christine, I was not sure I would proceed with a remodel, I just wanted to start exploring possibilities and have some idea of what size appliances I should be looking for if one of my 20-year-old ones suddenly quite working—a real possibility! She had remodeled the kitchen of a friend of mine in an older St. Paul home. When we met, Christine really listened to me, and was realistic about the limitations with my budget. She provided three options for a design, and the galley design was really a new idea for me. After meeting with Joe, her contractor and getting the bid and filling in a few more of the details about what might be needed, I decided to go ahead. > > I dreaded making all the decisions, and often pushed back on some suggestions, and Christine worked well with my “reluctant” style. She accommodated my tastes, and offered her opinion when asked, but did not impose her own tastes. She deftly handled both my need to think about some decisions for a while, as well as my wish to not make all the decisions, and to defer some to her. Both Joe and Christine worked within my budget, and offered good advice about where corners could be cut, and where it paid to invest in something of better quality. When issues did arise, as they inevitably do, Christine handled returns, and insisted on replacements for anything delivered with any flaws at all, so I didn’t have to deal with it. I highly recommend Christine’s services. **★★★★★ — thanson, Oct. 2014** > I have had the pleasure of working with Christine on many kitchen and bath projects over the last few years. Christine is a very creative and well respected designer that has the gift of combing art with design. If you are looking to transform a kitchen or bathroom of any size, or just add some color, Christine has the vision to work with any challenging space. From initial design to project completion her talent will exceed any clients expectations. **★★★★★ — loribakken, Sept. 2014** > Christine Nelson is a joy to work with! From the beginning to the end of our kitchen project, she was creative, helpful, on task and fun. Christine is great with color and suggested solutions that were within our budget. My new kitchen has exceeded all my expectations and a year later I wouldn't do anything differently. Thank you Christine! **★★★★★ — kneejerk, June 2014** > Christine took our limited budget and created a great kitchen with lots of storage and pizzazz. She listened to what we wanted and came up with a remodeling plan that fit our needs. She follows through on questions and was able to get the remodeling done while we were out of town. She even sent the new cupboards back to the manufacturer because they were not up to her standards. The cupboards we came home to are beautiful! I would recommend her services. **★★★★★ — oclabs, March 2014** > A Christine designed kitchen = color + fun + functional! > Christine was fabulous to work with. After interviewing many other designers and design-build teams, I choose Christine because she listened to me. I have odd and specific requests for my kitchen. She came up with a design that incorporated all my needs and still kept some of the old kitchen elements -- e.g. repurposing the ironing board cabinet into a spice cabinet, incorporating the colors of the vintage linoleum with the custom colored -- and added more elements to highlight the vintage with the new. My new kitchen doesn't look like something added on; it fits with the style of the house and more importantly with me. It's colorful and fun but an incredibly functional kitchen. Christine designed an amazing and workable kitchen that fit within my budget and ideas of work flow. I love my kitchen. Thank you Christine Nelson. **★★★★★ — Josh Blanc, Jan. 2014** > I have worked with Christine on a number of kitchen and bathroom projects. She is so enthusiastic and full of desire to make peoples homes a wonderful space to live in. Christine love of color is a breath of fresh air, she helps people feel they don't have to use only earthtones. I always look forward to her coming to my showroom so we can work on tile projects. **★★★★★ — Ehlen Creative Communications, June 2013** > As a professional architectural photographer whose work focuses on interior design projects, I am privileged to see a lot of different designer's work. I can tell you from having photographed a number of her projects that Christine Nelson has a very strong sense of how to use color. She excels at not only producing beautiful kitchens and baths but also very functional ones. > While she does work on any size kitchen or bath, I have to marvel at how she is able to modernize older small spaces and transform them from unbearable to really fun to be in. > Can't recommend her highly enough. > Mark Ehlen > Ehlen Creative **★★★★★ — ignatz2, June 2013** > Christine Nelson Design offered full service design and consultation in several kitchen and bath remodel projects for which I was general contractor. > They made every effort to design projects to meet their clients needs that were also structured for efficiency in construction. Their designs are some of the highest value producers I have executed. > Christine Nelson Design has been very receptive to input from both client and builder. They stay involved with the project through the construction stages which has been very helpful in keeping the projects moving forward without delay. > They have been a pleasure to work with for the last nine years. ## Selected projects - [Lake Nokomis Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-nokomis-bath-pj-vj~715730) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: This 1940's bath was in dire need of an upgrade. Everything was replaced: tub, toilet and vanity. The original plastic tile was replaced with a small scale subway tile and mosaic glass border. The flooring was replaced with a traditional marble pattern. Fresh green paint and updated fixtures complete the look. - [Orange Bath Mid Century Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/orange-bath-mid-century-powder-room-pj-vj~715752) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: The deep orange color of this powder room was selected to complement the kitchen located nearby. The light fixture, tile, color and floating vanity all reflect an updated Mid Century Modern look. The client and I were more excited about the outcome of the shadows from the light fixture than anything! This home is part of the University Grove neighborhood in the St. Paul campus of the University of Minnesota. Homes in this area were designed by the univeristy architecture school professors and st… - [Handmade Tile Artists kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/handmade-tile-artists-kitchen-pj-vj~2350980) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 11 - Description: Two handmade tile artists wanted to update their space in a 1900"s home to contemporary, fresh and a space to display their tile and love of old pieces and handmade ceramic pots and pitchers. The counters are 2 contrasts shine white quartz vs. honed Jet Mist granite. The space was opened up near the stove to include the living area next to the kitchen with spaces for 2 diners at the 36" tall bar in the other room. Upper cabinets are a double hinged door lift up glass front style. The colors of c… - [Mid-century Modern Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-modern-kitchen-pj-vj~761282) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: This was a fun project with a style dear to my heart! I grew up in the 50's and my artist parents loved this Mid-century modern style! The client found me on HOUZZ and lives near me so I could walk to her project! The day I was at the photo shoot both of us kept saying "I love this kitchen!" and at the end I said "I want this to be my next kitchen for myself, the only thing I would change would be to make the tile more colorful and by a handmade tile artist!" There were a great deal of "firsts"… - [Nelson powder room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nelson-powder-room-pj-vj~733780) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Nelson kitchen, Nelson mudroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nelson-kitchen-nelson-mudroom-pj-vj~36591) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 5 - Description: This kitchen project was an NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath) Minnesota Design First Place award winner. This 1927 historic home was in need of a new kitchen in an entirely new room, right next to it! The old kitchen became a much needed mudroom and entry to the outdoor dining patio. The powder room was kept however the door location was changed. The colors were inspired by the mediterranean colors of sea, sky, trees and sun! Custom cut stained glass backsplash completed this fun and colorful spa… - [Turquoise Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/turquoise-kitchen-pj-vj~248817) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: This busy family with six children needed an update to fit their lifestyle with lots of entertaining. As a designer, I felt the homeowner needed color in the space that brought a sense of calm to this busy household. The all fridge, all freezer was necessary for daily use, as well as cooking ahead for parties and celebrations. Most of the original cabinets were kept, and the sink cabinet became the cooktop cabinet. The pantries were eliminated to accomdate the wall ovens and all fridge, all free… - [Lake Nokomis Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-nokomis-kitchen-pj-vj~715743) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Another one of our project, the Handmade Tile Mural kitchen, was the inspiration for this similar 1940's kitchen just down the block. The homeowner viewed the remodel during a local home tour and realized she had a very similar space. Inspired by that look, we used that kitchen as our guide. This kitchen had a window that needed removal and the wall was removed between the kitchen and dining room. We added the arch to mimic other arches in the house and added wood floors to the kitchen. A combin… - [Handmade tile mural kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/handmade-tile-mural-kitchen-pj-vj~248829) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 9 - Description: The client was frustrated with her small, dark, outdated and inefficient kitchen. She wanted to create an atmosphere of airy lightness and improve the lighting. She also wanted to increase the functionality of the space and indulge her love of red in a way that allowed her to change it later if she tired of it. As a designer, I am thrilled when my client wants to add color and light to a space so this was an interesting challenge for me: to add the desired functionality into an 8'x11.5' space(wi… - [Not so fancy kitchen!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/not-so-fancy-kitchen-pj-vj~161402) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 8 - Description: In a time when kitchens boast shiny granite counter tops, glimmering stainless steel appliances and high gloss ceramic tile, a client's request to redesign her kitchen, but "not so 'pretty' and don't use any shiny surfaces," was a appealing challenge for kitchen and bath designer Christine Nelson. The goal of this 1940's kitchen remodel was to transform it into a colorful and functional space, using a palette inspired by the homeowners' vibrant antique Uruguayan tiles from their South American t… - [Linden Hills White Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/linden-hills-white-kitchen-pj-vj~715704) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: This white kitchen was updated with ceiling height cabinetry and Cambria countertops. Even though it was initially a white kitchen, the deep red color was updated to a fresh neutral and accented with tile backsplash. Staggered cabinet heights were necessary to work around beams and the existing wood floors were refinished. Additional storage was added around the slide-in range and aadjacent 9-inch pantry and a breakfast/pantry area was created just off the kitchen. The countershape of the penins… - [Green Bath Mid Century Spiff Up](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/green-bath-mid-century-spiff-up-pj-vj~715722) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: This bathroom was a combination of a "spiff up" of the original and new construction. We reglazed the wall tile and tub area to a clean, crisp white, giving it an instant update. Then we added a new vanity area with new tile alcove around the new sink, mirror and light fixtures. We also added a new glass shower enclosure, doors, shower fixtures and toilet. The wall color was chosen to blend with the original mosaic floor tile. [See all 12 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/christine-nelson-design-pfvwus-pf~1669353590) ## Ideabooks - [KIMBERLY](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/139883877/list/kimberly) — 5 ideas - [Carol](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68015263/list/carol) — 4 ideas - [christinenelsondesign's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/11031653/list/christinenelsondesign-s-ideas) — 3 ideas - [amy baur](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/60629216/list/amy-baur) — 15 ideas - [Wood mantles](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26323239/list/wood-mantles) — 1 idea [See all 5 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/christinenelsondesign) ## Community Q&A **Q: Can you please tell me the orange color ?** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please tell me the orange color ? A: I usually recommend Sherwin William"s color palettes. I will check to see if I still have her file and get back to you. Christine **Q: Where was the large piece of artwork purchased** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thanks, my email address is Lisa@2grrrls.com and i have some paintings listed on Craigslist right now if you want to check them out. Search for Lisa Rietveld. Thanks! **Q: What species is the countertop and what did you use to seal?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I think it was natural maple from john Boos and it had an oily cream she applied to it provided by the company. **Q: handles** *(in Photo Questions)* what kind of cabinet handles are these and where can I buy them? A: Ikea **Q: Nice kitchen! Where is the flooring from? Where is the rug from? Thx.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Flooring is sheet Marmoleum made by Forbo. Rug was a plastic woven rug from Sweden. Try looking at allmodern.com **Q: Can you share where you found the backsplash tile?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: At a local tile shop in Plymouth Mn, Tile X Design. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. 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