--- title: "Bayberry Cottage — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/bayberry-cottage-pfvwus-pf~1761704147 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1761704147.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Bayberry Cottage" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/f4d393730c15a509_9830-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "510 Phoenix St, South Haven, Michigan 49090, United States" latitude: 42.4041 longitude: -86.2542 phone: "(269) 639-9615" website: http://www.bayberrycottage.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 13 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 395 last_updated: 2026-09-23 --- # Bayberry Cottage Original Houzz profile: [Bayberry Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/bayberry-cottage-pfvwus-pf~1761704147) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** South Haven, MI - **Serves:** Kalamazoo, Holland, Grand Haven, Saint Joseph, St. Joseph, South Haven, Bangor, Saugatuck, Breedsville, Covert, Lacota, Pullman - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (13 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2014–2021), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves Interior Designers, ShopKeepers, Counselors to Second Homeowners. We have a lot to do, but the seasonal ebb and flow of this tiny resort town sets the pace. Much of our summer is spent catching up with second homeowners and vacationers we haven’t seen in months and putting all of the casual, colorful, lake house treasures we found over the winter markets into inspiring vignettes throughout the store. Our retail clients tell us regularly that they would like to just move in and that they come here to be inspired. Our vibrant, easy-going aesthetic is relaxed, vacation-minded and really \*pops\* in our beautiful old building with original hardwood floors, tin ceilings and exposed brick walls. Never tired, Bayberry Cottage is a must-see again and again, as we remake ourselves and our Lake Michigan Style every season. In the winter, when our seasonal friends return to their “real lives,” the store gets quieter, but the Design Team at Bayberry Cottage gets busy! We’ve got trade markets to attend, a new look to plan for the store for the following season, and several vacation homes to prepare for our clients’ return in the Spring. We live and breathe our clients’ homes through the winter so that they can love their vacation home come summer. Design concepts, space planning, working with the best trades teams around, followed by installation and accessorizing to perfection. Clients wait all winter for the big reveal and we hear it’s their favorite part of the experience. They’ve been away for the winter and return in the spring to see their beautiful, personal, custom vacation spaces for the first time. After lots of hugs and jumping up and down and occasionally tears, we say goodbye and back to the store we go to start the seasonal cycle again. No two days are the same, but there is always cheer and beauty and friendship. We consider ourselves very lucky to have the opportunity to create and inspire, in the place and with the people that are most inspiring to us! ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Custom Cabinets - Lighting Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Home Office Design & Construction - Entry Design - Custom Built-ins - Floor Plans - Playroom Design - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Furniture - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Custom Home Bars - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - 3D Rendering - Custom Bookcases - Custom Walk-in Closets - Sunroom Design & Construction - Custom Rugs - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Home Theater Design - Sustainable Design - Wine Cellar Design - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Downsizing - Custom Table - Custom Beds - Historic Building Conservation - Kitchen Remodeling - Full Design - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Kalamazoo - Holland - Grand Haven - Saint Joseph - St. Joseph - South Haven - Bangor - Saugatuck - Breedsville - Covert - Lacota - Pullman ### Typical Job Cost $20 - 150 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Bayberry Cottage | | Address | 510 Phoenix St, South Haven, Michigan 49090, United States | | Phone | (269) 639-9615 | | Website | http://www.bayberrycottage.com | | Followers on Houzz | 395 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/bayberrycottage - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/BayberryCottage - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/company/1952019?trk=tyah&trkInfo=tas%3Abayberry%2Cidx%3A2-3-4 - Blog — www.bayberrycottage.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Bayberry Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/bayberry-cottage-pfvwus-pf~1761704147) - **Website:** http://www.bayberrycottage.com - **Phone:** (269) 639-9615 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Kalamazoo Parade of Homes - Best Design National Publications - Coastal Living Magazine, Cottage Style Magazine. - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2014–2021), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 13 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Monica Mannino, Nov. 2017** > I highly recommend Gwen DeBruyn and her company Bayberry Cottage! I hired her to give us a color consulatation and suggest a paint color that would match existing furniture and art work for our waterfront condo. She chose a wonderful color that worked perfectly in every room. She was great to work with and highly suggest her company for all of your decorating needs! **Comment from Bayberry Cottage:** > Thanks Monica! You were great to work with and your condo is going to be fabulous! **★★★★★ — Renee Marcarian, June 2017** > Amber and Gwen were the answer to our decorating prayers for not only our cottage in SH, but our main home as well. They are so easy to work with and wonderfully accommodating. They continue to amaze me on how effortlessly they put fabrics and furniture together to create the most comfortable and functional spaces. I also love to shop at their store in SH and always find wonderful items to buy. I can recommend Bayberry cottage with no reservations and anxiously await their next masterpiece for our home! **★★★★★ — Mike McCarthy, Nov. 2016** > Gwen and her team have done an outstanding job helping us decorate our home. She seamlessly combined our two different styles and put together a beautiful space for us. Working within a tight budget, she skillfully combined new fresh paint colors, window treatments and selected pieces of furniture within our existing collection to give us our dream home. > > Thank YOU **★★★★★ — Legacy Hardwoods, Dec. 2015** > Gwen and Amber have the ability to make every project unique and every home personal. I have been working with them on a professional level for many years and have seen them in action on dozens of projects. I have witnessed the way they interact with their > Clients and their Contractors; always professional, always approachable and friendly, and always exemplary. A real pleasure to work with. **★★★★★ — custer1, Aug. 2015** > The builder we selected for our remodeling project had worked with the Bayberry cottage decorating team, so it seemed like the right choice. The scariest part for us was, we could not be present for the project! Well, we did not need to worry. Gwen, Amber and the rest of their efficient team listened to our concerns, color choices, and style preferences and did a first class job. The tiniest details were especially nice; interesting handles, door nobs, pulls all thoughtfully chosen and working together so well. The staircases are perfect, with beautiful moldings and trim. The bathroom fixtures, mirrors, and cabinetry make each one a little jewel. The bedrooms are playful and soothing, with lovely fabrics, window treatments and rugs. Detail, Detail, Detail!!! We are happy. **★★★★★ — J Jacobs, Aug. 2015** > We purchased a condo in South Haven MI, a beach side town on Lake Michigan, that was in need of updating. We knew of Gwen, Amber and Bayberry Cottage from our previous visits to their store in South Haven. We contracted with Bayberry Cottage for inspiration, planning and project management. > > Gwen and Amber's care and attention through all phases of our project was brilliant. Their commitment to fulfilling our wishes and vision was more than we could have hoped for. They always responded to our many questions and concerns in a professional and timely manner. > > Their expertise and calm characters were a perfect combination! > > It was clear from our first meeting that they love what they do, really seek to understand their clients and deliver on their product with a great team of contractors! We were especially pleased with their thoroughness and commitment right to the very end. > > We would, without reservation, recommend Gwen, Amber and Bayberry Cottage. **★★★★★ — gosouthhaven, July 2015** > Bayberry Cottage Testimonial-2015 > > It is with great pleasure that we write this testimonial for Gwen and Amber of Bayberry Cottage. > > When we saw several homes that they had decorated with a coastal and casual feel we knew that it was the style we wanted and that they would be the ones to guide us through an extensive remodeling project. > > In the beginning, Gwen and Amber encouraged us to write our ideas down and share our vision for our home to ensure that they could capture everything about the way we live. They provided invaluable guidance in regards to paint colors, flooring, lighting, counter tops and window treatments. In addition, they were creative in designing furniture pieces like a custom dining table, banquette and vanities for our bathrooms. Thru the many decisions that were made before and during the renovation they were creative in their ideas coming up with many different ways to make more space for our growing family. > > After many months of living in a construction zone, the house was finished and it was time for the installation of furniture, pictures, lamps and accessories. We will never forget that day we went off to work and returned home after Gwen and Amber had set it all up. It was so emotional to see what they had professionally put together. We just couldn’t believe our eyes as we stood and stared in awe. It was truly like one of the makeover shows you see on TV. > > It is a true testament of their talent that our family and friends who have been to the house love the renovation and say the same thing we did the first day we lived in our completed home, “we just don’t want to leave”. > > In summary we would strongly recommend Bayberry Cottage for your decorating needs. It all started with an architect plan from John Hurst and then the professional design team of Bayberry helped make it reality. They were there every step of the way. Thank you Gwen and Amber. It really is amazing what you have done for us and we want everyone to know that you have a wonderful talent to make peoples dream home a reality! > > Fondly, > > Dan and Maribeth Way **★★★★★ — Pam Bosgraaf\_Utke, Dec. 2013** > We built a new house and asked Bayberry Cottage to help us furnish it. They were able to get an idea of our tastes by having us post our likes and dislikes on Houzz. They did an excellent job of giving us a couple different options, choosing furniture that we loved, and even helping us pick out paint colors. When possible they worked some our existing accessories. I've known Gwen and Amber for years and would recommend them to others. **★★★★★ — helps, Aug. 2013** > Wish I could give 10 stars to Gwen at Bayberry Cottage! > I have enjoyed working with her twice; remodeling a summer home and an urban condo. In both spaces Gwen used her eye for style and color and her attention to detail to make our homes PERFECT! **★★★★ — Sally Nieto, Aug. 2013** > We hired Gwen and Amber to redesign our living room. We wanted it to have more of a "cottage" feel and to have more seating. It was a difficult space to work with. > > After reviewing our preferences and working on a plan, they presented us with three different options. We liked all three, but ultimately chose the one that we felt was the most fun. > > We are very pleased with the end result. We subsequently hired them to rework the bedrooms and upstairs loft- again, fabulous results. **★★★★★ — “Expressions” by Jan Guigue, April 2013** > Having been in the window treatment business since 1987, I find it a delight to work with decorators of the caliber that I have found at Bayberry Cottage.. Often it seems, designers of any sort put themselves on a "pedestal". > Not so in working with Gwen and Amber. Their down to earth attitude combined with great amounts of design and decorating knowledge shine through their smiles and an occasional heart felt laugh. It truly is a rare find to come upon and have the delight of combining my window treatment experience with a business that has the same feeling of customer service. > Simply put, if you are looking for a " full house" decorating shop, you will find your needs met by using Bayberry Cottage in South Haven. > > Jan Guigue > Www.ExpressionsByJan.com > 269.383.9979 > 269.637.6924 **★★★★★ — Cleo Miller, March 2013** > Love Bayberry cottage! When Bayberry first opened in South Haven I remember walking in the store and just fell in love with everything, especially the warm cozy feeling. In 2003 I asked Gwen if she could help me create that same feeling in my home. We started with an old log cabin that was completely remodeled to a "cottage home". The overwhelming response I hear from everyone that enters the home is how warm & inviting it is. > > Bayberry has since designed another residence for me winning 1st place for condominium design & decor from the Kalamazoo Builders Association in 2010. > > From personal service, great vision and overall design they are the best! **Comment from Bayberry Cottage:** > Cleo, you are so great to work with! We love your style and your spirit! Thanks again for the opportunity to help design, not one, but two great homes! ## Selected projects - [Douglas Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/douglas-cottage-pj-vj~481548) - Location: Douglas, MI - Photos: 12 - Description: Fantastic, fun new family home in quaint Douglas, Michigan. 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Project designed by South Haven, Michigan interior design firm, Bayberry Cottage. They also serve Kalamazoo, Saugatuc… - [Equine Manor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/equine-manor-pj-vj~401852) - Location: South Haven, MI - Photos: 27 - Description: Beginning with the stunning exterior, gorgeous stone walls surround custom black doors, creating an air of interest. Inside, the vibrant walls and spacious windows complement the traditional style wholeheartedly. A beautiful, traditional home - a warm color palette and fascinating collections make this a stunning and welcoming space! Project designed by South Haven, Michigan interior design firm, Bayberry Cottage. They also serve Kalamazoo, Saugatuck, St Joseph, & Holland, Michigan. - [Global Infusion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/global-infusion-pj-vj~97094) - Location: Holland, MI - Photos: 27 - Description: Our world travelers lived, worked and played in Europe, Asia, and South America for years. They're home now and want to be surrounded by friends, family and the treasures they've collected from all over the world. This design was a little challenging – the clients were living in China at the time, so almost every decision was made via email and we worked based on photos of their collections! The gorgeous Brazilian paintings of children were the inspiration for the Great Room – their soulful eyes… - [Ship's Lure](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ship-s-lure-pj-vj~554419) - Location: Saint Joseph, MI - Photos: 10 - Description: Inspiration for a beach style open-concept house in Grand Rapids featuring shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, glass tile backsplash, light hardwood floors, blue walls, a stone fireplace, and an island. Project designed by South Haven, Michigan interior design firm, Bayberry Cottage. They also serve Kalamazoo, Saugatuck, St Joseph, & Holland, Michigan. - [Relaxation on the Black River](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/relaxation-on-the-black-river-pj-vj~1360236) - Location: South Haven, MI - Photos: 3 - Description: A light remodel and some soft, relaxing colors were all that were needed in this perfectly located second home. A little work on the fireplace, staircase, and kitchen made this 1980's condo feel like a whole new place. Neutral and natural textures with just a little color to pull in that gorgeous river! Project designed by South Haven, Michigan interior design firm, Bayberry Cottage. They also serve Kalamazoo, Saugatuck, St Joseph, & Holland in Michigan. - [Driftwood and Seaglass](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/driftwood-and-seaglass-pj-vj~683494) - Location: South Haven, MI - Photos: 11 - Description: This is a complete remodel of a dated house which is now a light, bright, and completely customized beach style open-concept home. 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A: It is a beautiful runner, but sadly it's not an outdoor runner - we borrowed it from the kitchen for this photo shoot. I believe the rug is discontinued, but it is from Company C (https://www.companyc.com/) and they have beautiful colors in both indoor and outdoor rugs. **Q: How wide were the beds?** *(in Photo Questions)* What size beds were used to sleep 8 people? And could you direct me to where you put the bathroom please? Thx for such a colorful bold courageous use of space. A: Thanks for your kind comments! Sleeping arrangement to accommodate 8 is: 2 queens, 2 twins and a queen sized sleeper sofa. The bathroom is located on the other side of the amazing dog artwork wall, accessible through the hallway. **Q: Paint color?** *(in Photo Questions)* Paint color for walls, ceiling and trim? A: Hi Karen, We used Benjamin Moore Grant Beige HC-83 on the walls. The trim is Benjamin Moore Simply White OC-117 and we asked the builder to use a standard Decorator's White on the ceiling. **Q: Help with living/dining?** *(in Design Dilemma)* I am a first time poster, so apologies if I am not formatting this correctly! I am moving into a 777 sq ft apartment next month. (pictures are from the model) I want to have a farmhouse touch to my the apartment, but I am having a hard time figuring out how to make everything flow and how to go about everything. (Furniture/decor wise) I currently have: -An ash gray sofa and loveseat -tv stand -light grey Windsor dining chairs I need advice on how to tie this together, and advice on a dining and coffee table? I’m scared that what I have doesn’t match! A: Maybe adding in a colorful rug with your blue accent color will help bring everything together? **Q: How can I update this fireplace?** *(in Design Dilemma)* It is a gas insert and looking to update the whole area including decor. Any suggestions and advice would be much appreciated! A: We agree, remove everything and just put up one piece of art instead. **Q: advice on a new sofa** *(in Furniture)* hello - i'd like to move the loveseat into our adjoining den and replace it with a sofa for more seating (plan move the chair into another room as well). Thought this could be an opportunity to bring some color into the room. What style/color would you suggest? also, that would leave me having to get rid of the side table as the sofa would be longer (although that door is only opened when we need to get large furniture in or out). what would i do for lighting then? and i know those pictures look strange. that is my son's artwork. planning on a gallery wall with his work in frames so this is just temporary. A: You can bring in color in a variety of ways. You could simply go with a neutral colored couch and then add a colorful rug, pillows, throw, and art. 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