--- title: "Burke Designs — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/burke-designs-pfvwus-pf~1669958730 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1669958730.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Burke Designs" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/b873413003ac40f6_5860-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Upon Request, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614, United States" latitude: 35.9457 longitude: -78.6433 phone: "(919) 427-3027" website: http://www.burkedesigns.com rating: 5 review_count: 15 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 46 last_updated: 2026-11-08 --- # Burke Designs Original Houzz profile: [Burke Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/burke-designs-pfvwus-pf~1669958730) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Raleigh, NC - **Serves:** Raleigh, North Hills, Cary, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Youngsville - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (15 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2018–2024), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 100 Ideabook Saves Burke Designs was established in 1995. I attended the Parsons School of Design before completing my B.S. in Interior Design at Meredith College with a minor in Art. Before starting my own company, I gained experience as a design consultant with two local builders assisting homeowners with selections for new construction. Tranquility, function, and color inspire me. My purpose as a designer is creating harmony for your individual style with my own signature. Currently, I reside in North Raleigh with my husband and son. I'm originally from New York City and a Raleigh resident since 1991. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Space Planning - Color Consulting - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Lighting Design - Custom Built-ins - Floor Plans - Project Management - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Art Selection - Custom Walk-in Closets - Home Staging - Downsizing - Decluttering - Kitchen Remodeling - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Raleigh - North Hills - Cary - Wake Forest - Rolesville - Youngsville ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Burke Designs | | Address | Upon Request, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614, United States | | Phone | (919) 427-3027 | | Website | http://www.burkedesigns.com | | Followers on Houzz | 46 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Burke Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/burke-designs-pfvwus-pf~1669958730) - **Website:** http://www.burkedesigns.com - **Phone:** (919) 427-3027 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - CanvasRebel Magazine featured in July 2025 - The News & Observer feature January, 2017: "Surf’s Up in this boy’s bedroom" - The News & Observer "Dear Designer" section in 2003 & 2014 - Home Quarterly Magazine in 2006 - The News & Observer "Meet the Designer" section in 2015. - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2018–2024), for Service. **Affiliations** - [ASID Carolinas](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/asid-carolinas-pfvwus-pf~1292597357) - [The Alliance of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-alliance-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~152169891) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 15 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 5.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — HU-316774900, March 2023** > When I moved into my new home, I knew that I needed a professional to help me. Laura showed such enthusiasm and knowledge that I knew she would do a great job for me. She work diligently to find the furniture, wall decor and colors that would work for me and my style. If problems arose with manufacturers, Laura quickly got them resolved which I greatly appreciated. She took into account my wants, needs and timeline to find unique and fabulous furnishings. I cannot say enough about Laura Burke and her many talents. I have loved working with her and only wish that I had another home for her to help me decorate! **Comment from Burke Designs:** > I hate that our project ended. You were a pleasure to work with. Thanks a million. Laura **★★★★★ — HU-164697093, Feb. 2021** > Laura was invaluable during our recent major renovation which included kitchen, living space and bathroom. She totally “got me” and was able to transform what I had in my head into reality. Whether I needed her for major decisions or just to run a quick idea past, she was there... I would 100% recommend her no matter how large or small you design needs are! **Comment from Burke Designs:** > Thank you for your kind words. Your home was a great project for me that I truly enjoyed. I appreciate your trust in me. Laura **★★★★★ — Judy Julian, Sept. 2020** > Working with Laura on my great room, dining room and the kitchen was fun and easy. She listened to what we wanted and gave us great options in paint color, lighting, rugs, and furniture to choose from within our budget. She recommended furniture of high quality which was very important to us. Our remodel was finished right before the pandemic and now we have a space we can enjoy for years to come. **Comment from Burke Designs:** > Judy, thank you so much for your review. It has very much been a pleasure working with you and Dave I look forward to helping you both again in the near future., Laura **★★★★★ — Donna Longo, Jan. 2020** > Laura was so instrumental in designing my new townhouse. She is great with colors, cabinet designs , furniture placements and understanding the needs of the homeowner. Her ideas are creative and fresh and she is easy to work with. Laura made my home design project easy and enjoyable. Can't say enough good things about this designer. **Comment from Burke Designs:** > Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure. Laura **★★★★★ — Kevin Cecil, March 2018** > Laura recently helped me redo my kitchen and game room. She understood the look I was going for and helped deliver under budget. Her personal recommendations really had a great impact on the overall look of the rooms. Highly recommend Laura! **★★★★★ — Donna Audette, Jan. 2018** > As a Design Consultant for Byrd Tile in Raleigh I have had the privilege of working with Laura on many projects, large and small. Appointments are always a pleasure with Laura! She comes prepared with a unique perspective for each individual client and easily translates that into the perfect remodel project. > Laura has a wonderful sense of style and humor, and I would highly recommend her to any of my clients! **★★★★★ — roberta lang, Dec. 2017** > I had a small 30 year old kitchen and wanted to completely update it since I love to cook. I could not change the actual footprint, but with Laura's and her team's expertise, the kitchen was totally transformed to a contemporary, efficient and extremely usable kitchen. The only "drawback" is now I want to and do cook even more! Laura was totally professional and was able to interpret what I was looking for and provide recommendations, colors and material suggestions in a manner that was easy for me to work with. The completed design, color and quality of work was even better than I could imagine. I love, love, love my kitchen and will look to Laura for my next projects. **★★★★★ — Katie Davenport, Oct. 2017** > Laura Burke is a true professional. She helped us find solutions to our outdated and very small bathroom when no one else could. She helped us with every phase of the remodel from design to construction to selection of materials. She has a very professional construction crew and the entire experience was much better than we could have ever hoped it would be. We highly recommend her services. **★★★★★ — Terri Polson, Oct. 2017** > I have worked with Laura on two separate occasions, once to help decorate the living area in my previous home, and then I asked her back again two years ago when I wanted help with the living room in my current home. I love working with Laura (obviously, or I wouldn't have asked her to come back and work with us the second time!). We specifically wanted help with new color schemes (wall paint and upholstery) and also spacial arrangements because our living room is an odd shape. She listened to what we wanted and then helped us incorporate her ideas in with ours. She also designed the overhead lighting plan that we used for our renovation. The finished product is perfect! We wouldn't change a thing. Laura will always be first on my list to call whenever I need expert design advice. **★★★★★ — Sandy, Sept. 2017** > I have hired Burke Designs twice, first in 2008 and again in 2017. This year, we updated my bedroom and I love the results. Laura listened to me and the room reflects my taste and makes me feel good. The quality of the workmanship was excellent. Everyone was extremely professional and easy to work with. **★★★★★ — Jody Cleven, Sept. 2017** > I couldn't be happier with the service I received from expert designer, Laura Burke. Burke Designs transformed my house into a beautiful, warm, and comfortable home. Owner, Laura Burke, took the time to discover my personal tastes and preferences, and put together a living space that perfectly fit our family. From the fabulous art above the fireplace, to the warmly lit sitting area in the bedroom, Burke Designs created a relaxing and peaceful place we adore calling home. If you've been looking for a designer to help you with your home, look no further than Burke Designs! **★★★★★ — Alisa, Sept. 2017** > Laura Burke and her team are professionals in every sense of the word and a delight to work with. She asked what I liked (and didn't like); the selections she presented for me to choose from in our bathroom updates reflected our tastes beautifully. Her work crew was on time, diligent, and very skilled in every aspect of the project. We were so pleased we decided to update a third bath and complete several other small projects with her advice and expertise. Laura pays attention to the details and will not stop until things are complete and right! ## Selected projects - [Beeston Court](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beeston-court-pj-vj~6009153) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - [Stone Kirk Dr](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stone-kirk-dr-pj-vj~6009124) - Location: Raleigh, NC - Photos: 13 - [BEFORE & AFTER Hall Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/before-and-after-hall-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~5529656) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - Description: Stunning example for a bathroom remodel! - [Girls Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/girls-bathroom-pj-vj~5529676) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Kitchen and Dining Room Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-and-dining-room-remodel-pj-vj~5529685) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - [Cardiff Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cardiff-powder-room-pj-vj~2910462) - Location: Raleigh, NC - Photos: 6 - Description: A powder room off the kitchen in this 1970's home is stunning. Wallpaper is back and in.....classic and sophisticated, This single standing vanity is replacing a built-in vanity from the 1970's with laminate top. Gold and silver tones work together to pull off a very classy powder room. - [Cardiff Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cardiff-kitchen-pj-vj~2910425) - Location: Raleigh, NC - Photos: 16 - Description: Classic cottage kitchen with coastal feel and cool colors. Subway tiles are classic but not boring. Tiles are beveled on the edges to give them the "pop" they need to make the back splash interesting. Accent tiles around the perimeter of the room bring in the crystals in the granite counter tops. Homeowner enjoys classic furnishings and has some beautiful antiques. Kitchen table is round to mirror the round shade above the table. Table top materials are a warm tone to match the homeowner's antiq… - [Macon Road Dining room and Entry Way](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/macon-road-dining-room-and-entry-way-pj-vj~2314689) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - Description: Dining Room: Light fixtures do matter. It is the perfect scale for the size of this room and ceiling height and works well with this style table. Foyer: An over sized mirror over a console is large foyer makes for a dramatic entrance to a beautiful home. - [Macon Road Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/macon-road-bedroom-pj-vj~2311843) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Repeating the same color in different intensities throughout the room make this master suite a calming retreat. Small pops of color only serve to add a little interest. - [Clairbourne Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clairbourne-bathrooms-pj-vj~2673755) - Location: Raleigh, NC - Photos: 11 - Description: Second Floor Master Bathroom (Large Subway Shower): Garden tub and old shower removed and large updated walk in shower installed. Subway tiles can work with many different kinds of tiles. First Floor Master Bathroom: Warm tones with oil rubbed bronze hardware and antique fixtures. - [Morgans Way Sitting Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/morgans-way-sitting-room-pj-vj~2673874) - Location: Raleigh, NC - Photos: 10 - Description: Perfect place for an afternoon tea. Blend of old and new; rocker and side tables are from homeowner's family while upholstered pieces are new. Ceiling fan was removed and replaced with an updated fixture. - [Seagate Drive Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seagate-drive-bathrooms-pj-vj~2673654) - Location: Raleigh, NC - Photos: 13 - Description: Master Bathroom (Gray/blues): Tile is applied to walls in the bath. Gives the bath a "spa" like feel. Wall color accentuates the coolness of this calming bath. Hall Bath: Linen colored raised panel cabinet with a brown glaze is used in this bath with a quartz top. Counter tops are raised in this bath. Oil rubbed bronze fixtures chosen to work with brown glaze in cabinets. - [Quiet Cove Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/quiet-cove-bathroom-pj-vj~2673677) - Location: Raleigh, NC - Photos: 5 - Description: 1980's ranch master bathroom and closest removed to create large master bathroom. Four different tiles were used. Privacy film was applied on shower glass doors. - [Knollwood Road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/knollwood-road-pj-vj~2673775) - Location: Raleigh, NC - Photos: 10 - Description: 1960's brick ranch gets a face lift and becomes a beautiful open kitchen. Notice the movement in this granite. Looks like the surf coming in on sand. - [Clairbourne Livingroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clairbourne-livingroom-pj-vj~2673742) - Location: Raleigh, NC - Photos: 9 - Description: These are slipcovers. This is the spring/summer version of this room. Rugs, slipcovers and pillows will be changed out seasonally. - [Hermitage Lane Log Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hermitage-lane-log-home-pj-vj~2673705) - Location: Raleigh, NC - Photos: 14 - Description: Great Room/Kitchen : Lots of accessories help warm up a log home home like rugs, pillows, art and the right lighting. Recycled wine barrel counter stools. Home Office: A small niche in a bedroom is sometimes the perfect spot if you have the right desk and storage. Loft Area: Study and social area for kids...make it fun. Shower Renovation: River rock is a great choice of materials in a log home. - [Macon Road Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/macon-road-home-pj-vj~2673818) - Location: Raleigh, NC - Photos: 25 - Description: Kitchen & Family Room; Warm tones everywhere. Rooms are open and large. They need to be treated as one. Colors, woods and metals are repeated over and over . Office Sitting Area: Small sitting area in an office full of texture and color. Screened Porch: Vibrant colors to give a tropical feel to a screen porch. - [Bodkin Lane Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bodkin-lane-kitchen-pj-vj~2673583) - Location: Raleigh, NC - Photos: 9 - Description: "European" style kitchen, flush cabinets, minimum hardware, and sleek appliances. Microwave is hidden in drawer. Glass subway tile are elongated with a subtle horizontal pattern. Counter on island was re-used from butcher block cart from original kitchen and resized.. - [Atlantic Drive Beach House - OBX Hatteras Island](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/atlantic-drive-beach-house-obx-hatteras-island-pj-vj~2673791) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - Description: Theme throughout the house - tribal and ethnic. House furnishings are full of texture everywhere. House is a rental property. Needs to be interesting but functional to encourage guests to return. - [Tadlock Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tadlock-family-room-pj-vj~2311810) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - Description: A great example of a transitional family room. Wing back chairs are usually considered traditional; however, with exaggerated sides and nail heads around the arms and bottoms gives a traditional style updated look. Coffee table base is a recycled metal chain from a ship yard in Norfolk, VA with custom granite top.. Never forget the importance of original art. If you like it, buy it. [See all 29 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/burke-designs-pfvwus-pf~1669958730) ## Ideabooks - [Nielson living room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/167081476/list/nielson-living-room) — 8 ideas - [Alvey master bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/146883182/list/alvey-master-bath) — 2 ideas - [Alvey Hall Bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/145819220/list/alvey-hall-bath) — 6 ideas - [Meagan MIrrors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/140726845/list/meagan-mirrors) — 3 ideas - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/119074628/list/wish-list) — 2 ideas - [Ozley Basement Project](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/140625583/list/ozley-basement-project) — 23 ideas - [This & That](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/98149510/list/this-that) — 11 ideas [See all 7 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/lauraannburke) ## Community Q&A **Q: What material are those chairs? Do they swivel? Where can I buy them?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Yes, they swivel. The materials...seats leather, base wood, backs wicker...very sturdy....great construction. I sold them to a client in Raleigh. Please contact me if you are interested. It was been a few years, I would have to check if they are still around. Thank you again. Laura Burke lburke1014@gmaiil.com --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-08.*