--- title: "Vanessa Docherty — Kitchen & Bath Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/vanessa-docherty-pfvwus-pf~1737006212 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1737006212.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Vanessa Docherty" category: ["Kitchen & Bath Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/bf43528c02685a52_2269-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Oxford, Michigan, United States" latitude: 42.8248 longitude: -83.2647 phone: "(248) 881-4367" website: http://acornkitchen.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 5 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 31 last_updated: 2026-09-25 --- # Vanessa Docherty Original Houzz profile: [Vanessa Docherty](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/vanessa-docherty-pfvwus-pf~1737006212) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers - **Location:** Oxford, MI - **Serves:** Oakland Township, Detroit, Warren, Sterling Heights, Ann Arbor, Troy, Farmington Hills, Shelby Township, Southfield, Waterford, West Bloomfield Township, Saint Clair Shores, Royal Oak, White Lake, Auburn Hills, Birmingham, Rochester, South Lyon, Lapeer, Walled Lake, Milford, Huntington Woods, Oxford, Lake Orion, Ortonville, Dryden, Clarkston, Metamora, Leonard, Lake Angelus, Bloomfield, Chesterfield, Hadley, Lakeville, Lenard, Livionia, Macomb County, Metro Detroit, Oakland County, Plymoth, Tri-County Area, Union Lake, Wayne County, West Bloomfield - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 25 Ideabook Saves Hello! My name is Vanessa Docherty and I am currently a Kitchen and Bath Designer at Acorn Kitchen and Bath in Pontiac Michigan. I have been in the design industry since 2013, and I have my Associate in Applied Science, concentration in Interior Design. For myself personally, working with clients and maintaining a high level a satisfaction are my main focus, as well as designing a space that fits my clients who will be enjoying it. There is no greater joy and seeing my clients love their space and watching everything come together at the end. I have design experience in both a residential and commercial setting. Among knowing how to design a space or home that is both functional and pleasing to the eye, I am educated in cabinetry, space planning, color selection, and 2020Design to name a few. I currently am employed by Acorn Kitchen and Bath, located at 111 S. Telegraph Road - Pontiac MI. You can reach me directly at 248-335-0111 x.224 Thank you, Vanessa Docherty ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Custom Cabinets - Bathroom Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - 3D Rendering - Custom Countertops - Home Additions - Floor Plans - Home Extensions - Sustainable Design - Drafting - Green Building - Kitchen Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling ### Areas Served - Oakland Township - Detroit - Warren - Sterling Heights - Ann Arbor - Troy - Farmington Hills - Shelby Township - Southfield - Waterford - West Bloomfield Township - Saint Clair Shores - Royal Oak - White Lake - Auburn Hills - Birmingham - Rochester - South Lyon - Lapeer - Walled Lake - Milford - Huntington Woods - Oxford - Lake Orion - Ortonville - Dryden - Clarkston - Metamora - Leonard - Lake Angelus - Bloomfield - Chesterfield - Hadley - Lakeville - Lenard - Livionia - Macomb County - Metro Detroit - Oakland County - Plymoth - Tri-County Area - Union Lake - Wayne County - West Bloomfield ### Typical Job Cost $10,000 - 100,000 I work with Clients from all backgrounds, from DIY Homeowners, House Flippers, Builders, Architects and Contractors. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Vanessa Docherty | | Address | Oxford, Michigan, United States | | Phone | (248) 881-4367 | | Website | http://acornkitchen.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 31 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Vanessa Docherty](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/vanessa-docherty-pfvwus-pf~1737006212) - **Website:** http://acornkitchen.com/ - **Phone:** (248) 881-4367 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2015 NKBA Outstanding Student Award - Sponsored by SubZero/Wolf - Nominated by Ann Jacob and the Baker College Faculty - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service. **Affiliations** - [NKBA West Michigan](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nkba-west-michigan-pfvwus-pf~152609327) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 5 reviews** ### All 5 reviews **★★★★★ — Greg Brooks, Sept. 2017** > Venessa did a great job designing our new kitchen and now our new bath. Made sure we got all the accessories right and everything went in with no issues, even though I did it myself. **★★★★★ — Linda Chase, Sept. 2016** > Vanessa played an instrumental role in creating our kitchen. She worked with us to choose counters and cabinets. While deciding on a countertop, we gravitated toward a popular option. Vanessa offered an alternative countertop that has led to a kitchen which has the clean, serene look we love. **Comment from Vanessa Docherty:** > I am so happy to see it all come together and how amazing the full height splash below the window and range came out, giving you the look that you were after. You and Karl were a pleasure to work with and while the remodel happened under unfortunate circumstances I am grateful that I was able to help you bring your home back to life. **★★★★★ — Christina Grandmaison, Sept. 2016** > Vanessa understood our vision and help make it a reality. She is very easy to work with, she listens and truly hears what you are saying, responds in a timely manner and goes the extra step to make the process as smooth as possible. Looking forward to using her for our next project. **★★★★★ — HU-966230, Sept. 2016** > Vanessa worked very hard on my kitchen designs and provided solutions. Her experienced level is very high for the years she's been in the business. I would not hesitate in hiring or recommending her for my next job. **★★★★★ — Pam Betzoldt, Sept. 2016** > Vanessa's a exceptional designer who has a professional, friendly approach with her clients. Her talent working with 20/20 gives her clients a clear understanding of what their completed project is going to look like. ## Selected projects - [PRIVATE RESIDENCE - FRANKLIN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-franklin-pj-vj~4548635) - Location: Franklin, MI - Photos: 10 - Description: WHITE SHAKER STYLE KITCHEN INSET UPPERS WITH FINAL ANTIQUE BRASS HINGES LOWERS FULL OVERLAY FULL ACCESS CABINETRY WITH WALNUT DRAWER BOXES INTEGRATED APPLIANCES WALNUT AND QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS QUARTZ FULL HEIGHT SPLASH CUSTOM METAL STRAP HOOD TO MATCH BLACK AND GOLD LA CORNUE - [WAGNER MASTER BATH - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wagner-master-bath-bloomfield-hills-mi-pj-vj~2699315) - Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI - Photos: 9 - [FRANTZ KITCHEN - SHELBY TWP](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/frantz-kitchen-shelby-twp-pj-vj~2025957) - Location: Shelby Township, MI - Photos: 3 - Description: PHOTOS BY Aran Kessler Photo Imaging www.kesslerphoto.net - [ROGH KITCHEN- HUNTINGTON WOODS](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rogh-kitchen-huntington-woods-pj-vj~2658865) - Location: Huntington Woods, MI - Photos: 1 - [MCCLINTOCK - MASTER BATH - STERLING HEIGHTS](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mcclintock-master-bath-sterling-heights-pj-vj~2691099) - Location: Sterling Heights, MI - Photos: 11 - [PRIVATE RESIDENCE - WEST BLOOMFIELD](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-west-bloomfield-pj-vj~2026325) - Location: West Bloomfield, MI - Photos: 6 - [PRIVATE RESIDENCE - NEW BALTIMORE](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-new-baltimore-pj-vj~2028116) - Location: New Baltimore, MI - Photos: 3 - [LLORCA - KITCHEN REMODEL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/llorca-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2127413) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [RENDERINGS - COMPUTER GENERATED](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/renderings-computer-generated-pj-vj~2025998) - Location: Oxford, MI - Photos: 38 - [HOLT KITCHEN - LIVONIA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/holt-kitchen-livonia-pj-vj~2025977) - Location: Novi, MI - Photos: 10 - [CHASE RESIDENCE - TROY](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chase-residence-troy-pj-vj~2028668) - Location: Clarkston, MI - Photos: 6 - [ALLEN MASTER BATH - ORTONVILLE](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/allen-master-bath-ortonville-pj-vj~2699375) - Location: Ortonville, MI - Photos: 13 - [BROOK'S COTTAGE - GREENBUSH, MI - CLIENTS CABIN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brook-s-cottage-greenbush-mi-clients-cabin-pj-vj~2026408) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [WIEGEL KITCHEN - BLOOMFIELD HILLS](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wiegel-kitchen-bloomfield-hills-pj-vj~2658868) - Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI - Description: RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN REMODEL - [SHOWROOM - PONTIAC, MI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/showroom-pontiac-mi-pj-vj~2033334) - Location: Pontiac, MI - Photos: 29 - Description: Acorn Kitchen and Bath Showroom - [PRIVATE RESIDENCE - CAL'S KITCHEN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-cal-s-kitchen-pj-vj~2029251) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [FULTON RESIDENCE - NEW BUILD - ALMONT, MI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fulton-residence-new-build-almont-mi-pj-vj~2028173) - Location: Almont, MI - Photos: 8 [See all 17 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/vanessa-docherty-pfvwus-pf~1737006212) ## Ideabooks - [LAUNDRY](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52390523/list/laundry) — 3 ideas - [KITCHEN](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52745913/list/kitchen) — 47 ideas - [Coffee Stations](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/129929385/list/coffee-stations) — 3 ideas - [Office](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/129929362/list/office) — 1 idea - [Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/129929353/list/lighting) — 1 idea - [BATHROOMS](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/42736241/list/bathrooms) — 38 ideas - [LLORCA](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73674665/list/llorca) — 6 ideas - [ENTRY](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75941767/list/entry) — 3 ideas - [PRIVATE CLIENTS - ORTONVILLE](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74209973/list/private-clients-ortonville) — 11 ideas - [MILLER-FARR IDEAS](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73297904/list/miller-farr-ideas) — 13 ideas - [BEDROOM](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73253668/list/bedroom) — 1 idea - [OUTDOOR LIVING](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52869676/list/outdoor-living) — 2 ideas - [LIVING](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/63898609/list/living) — 3 ideas - [EXTERIORS](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56249430/list/exteriors) — 6 ideas - [BASEMENT LIVING](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52390433/list/basement-living) — 2 ideas [See all 15 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/vanessa-docherty) ## Community Q&A **Q: Cabinets** *(in Photo Questions)* I love the cabinets and would love to know where you got them. Thanks! A: The width appears to be approximately 48" of cabinetry with fillers on either side. **Q: General rules for lights in a kitche** *(in Design Dilemma)* Looking to see if I have enough light in my kitchen with 2 fixtures: 1st one is ceiling mounted, centre of room, 2nd is over table. Do I need extra lighting? Should it be facing down? Don't want pot lights or under cabinet - referring to working lights A: Where is your sink? You should always have an additional light over the sink :) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-25.*