--- title: "CAHLIN DESIGN GROUP — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/cahlin-design-group-pfvwus-pf~1828892813 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1828892813.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "CAHLIN DESIGN GROUP" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ce03ada6051d81e9_8830-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "2625 Lincoln Avenue, Coconut Grove, Florida 33133, United States" latitude: 25.7378 longitude: -80.2248 phone: "(305) 858-6178" website: http://www.cahlindesigngroup.com rating: 5 review_count: 23 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 234 last_updated: 2026-09-18 --- # CAHLIN DESIGN GROUP Original Houzz profile: [CAHLIN DESIGN GROUP](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/cahlin-design-group-pfvwus-pf~1828892813) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Coconut Grove, FL - **Serves:** Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Cutler Bay, North Miami Beach, Palmetto Bay, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, Key Biscayne, South Miami, North Bay Village, Surfside, South Beach, Fisher Island, Indian Creek Village, Miami Metro Area, South Florida - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (23 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2016–2017), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Alison Cahlin, of Cahlin Design Group, considers one of her greatest strengths to be the ability to interpret a clients desires and transform spaces that are not only aesthetically pleasing but that evoke emotion in its most desired form. "I approach every project as a blank canvas," she says "and I always begin with the bones, the foundation, and pure vision. The architecture or lack thereof is the key. I like spaces to sparkle, to use metals that provide a little jewelry, colors to convey a mood and textures for the touch." For Cahlin, good design is easy when cost is not an object. The real challenge she says, "comes in providing creative, unique yet practical design while being sensitive to the client's specified needs, goals and budget." Cahlin, a licensed interior designer and ASID member, brings clients a combination of passion, experience, creativity, and outstanding personal service. Formerly a partner with Male Cahlin Design, Cahlin has established her own company, Cahlin Design Group in Coconut Grove, Florida. Cahlin and her professional team work closely with clients from a project's inception to completion. They remain involved with every aspect of the detail from the origination of drawings to all design selections and specifications, hiring contractors and project supervision. Cahlin's portfolio primarily includes high-end residences and vacation homes but she also has years of experience specializing in boutique commercial projects. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Lighting Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Home Office Design & Construction - Entry Design - Custom Built-ins - Floor Plans - Playroom Design - Project Management - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Furniture - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - House Plans - Custom Home Bars - Closet Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Rugs - Home Theater Design - Custom Pantries - Drafting - Custom Table - Custom Beds - Custom Storage - Job Concept - Project Implementation - Renovation Projects ### Areas Served - Miami - Miami Beach - Coral Gables - Cutler Bay - North Miami Beach - Palmetto Bay - Coconut Grove - Pinecrest - Key Biscayne - South Miami - North Bay Village - Surfside - South Beach - Fisher Island - Indian Creek Village - Miami Metro Area - South Florida ### Typical Job Cost $25,000 - 2 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | CAHLIN DESIGN GROUP | | Address | 2625 Lincoln Avenue, Coconut Grove, Florida 33133, United States | | Phone | (305) 858-6178 | | Website | http://www.cahlindesigngroup.com | | License Number | ID0004575 | | Followers on Houzz | 234 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/CahlinDesignGroup - Blog — www.cahlindesigngroup.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [CAHLIN DESIGN GROUP](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/cahlin-design-group-pfvwus-pf~1828892813) - **Website:** http://www.cahlindesigngroup.com - **Phone:** (305) 858-6178 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - ASID member for 20+ years - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2016–2017), for Service. **Affiliations** - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 23 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Designers Tile, May 2018** > Alison is a very talented designer that is wonderful to work with. Many projects over the last 10+ years that have satisfied many customer. An absolute pleasure, every time. :) **Comment from CAHLIN DESIGN GROUP:** > Thanks so much for the nice words! Love working with the father and son team of Rhett and Eric at this beautiful show room in Coral Gables. You guys make it a pleasure to do business and are always so accommodating with wonderful service and follow up. Look forward to more years of making beautiful homes together! **★★★★★ — bubbesuky, Jan. 2017** > Allison Cahlin is an outstanding interior designer. She is smart, talented, reliable and delightful to work with. She did a fabulous job on our condo - it has been transformed into a bright, airy, beautiful space. We are totally satisfied and love it! I would reccmmend her very highly. Sincerely, Susan and Steve Caller **★★★★★ — Audrey Weiner, Jan. 2017** > It has been our pleasure to work with Alison. She is a talented professional, with a great sense of aesthetics and taste. She works with very good contractors who deliver on their promises. She is detail oriented, is able to understand the client's wishes and dreams and is mindful of the realities of time and budget. She is skilled at thinking about where an investment makes sense and where one can economize. We look forward to enjoying our redone apartment for many years to come. We recommend her highly. **Comment from CAHLIN DESIGN GROUP:** > Much thanks for the kind words. You were a pleasure to work with and I so hope > the changes we made match your expectations for improvement and enjoyment! **★★★★★ — lbrosch, May 2016** > Alison Cahlin was hired as my Interior Designer for a new house we are building. The house is a 5 bedroom/ 5 and a half bathroom, and 4,500 square feet. She was instrumental in designing the overall interior spaces of the house, as well as all the details, including tiles. cabinets, kitchen counters, lights, hardware, etc. > > Alison is a consummate professional! She has a keen sense of style as well as a handful of excellent contacts. As the owner, she listened to my ideas and concerns, willing to work together to put out a great finished project. > > Alison was never too busy to answer my texts or emails (even when she was on vacation!!!). I would highly recommend Alison Cahlin to anyone who needs s professional, caring and brilliant Interior Designer! **★★★★★ — gbfrankel, Nov. 2015** > What a terrific experience we had working w/Alison Cahlin! She listened to our needs and desires and developed a plan that exceeded our expectations! She is flexible, adapting as needed. We had a tight time frame as we were moving quickly from one state to another and she jumped in, stayed focussed and met our deadline. After we moved in she followed up and continued to make sure everything was done just right, ( including choosing the right accessories) to our satisfaction. She turned our apartment into a beautiful home! Alison is extremely talented and we would use her again for any of our design needs. **★★★★★ — Dakota B, Nov. 2015** > SIMPLY AMAZING! Alison has an incredible eye and is extremely knowledgable in every aspect of interior design. I gave her simple screen shots from Google for my new house in Coconut Grove and she understood everything we were going for and ran with it! I also work from home and she was able to turn our basement into a complete 'Zen Den'. > So happy with how it all turned out and she really helped create a beautiful, eclectic and comfortable living and work space! I recommend Cahlin Design Group to anyone and everyone. Can't wait to have another project in the future in which Alison will be able to create all over again. Erin, her Assistant, also gets it done with quick emails and response time. Many thanks to this brilliant team for all your hard work and effort!!!! =) **Comment from CAHLIN DESIGN GROUP:** > You're the best Dakota and it was an absolute pleasure to work for and with you. Thank you for your kind words. We love you too!!! **★★★★★ — Leah Messing, Nov. 2015** > Working with Alison has been such a pleasure. She had a great sense for what I was looking for and picked out many unique items that fit perfectly in my apartment. She opened my mind to pieces that I would never even consider. I ended up buying them, and I am so happy with the way my apartment looks! Shopping and working with Alison is almost like receiving an education in design. After shopping with her at a few showrooms, I learned how to use accent colors and mix and match different accessories. My living room used to look so boring, and with a new rug, coffee table, and throw pillows, my apartment feels completely different. She completely changed my perspective on how to shop for home décor, and I will certainly use this in the future. Also, her enthusiasm and positivity made a process I thought would be tedious so much fun! I am so grateful for her help and the way she has made me feel so comfortable in my new apartment. **Comment from CAHLIN DESIGN GROUP:** > So happy to help and so glad you are enjoying!!! **★★★★★ — John Miehe, May 2015** > I have had the pleasure of working with Alison Cahlin from Cahlin Design Group for close to 20 years on countless number of design and construction projects. As a State licensed Building Contractor for over 27 years, I have worked with many Designers, however I consider Alison to be one of the best. She is a friendly, energetic professional with very creative and interesting design ideas, definitely outside the box. She is organized, a great communicator and always makes sure that my subcontractors and I have all the information and specs. needed for our scope of work on a timely basis. Alison takes pride in her work and as a result she is very caring and loyal to those she works with and because of this our projects run smoothly and on schedule. I am honored that we have been able to work with Alison on so many projects and bring her creative and original designs to fruition. **Comment from CAHLIN DESIGN GROUP:** > Thanks very much John. It hasn't always been easy but we have built some beautiful projects together. Thanks for your loyalty and hard work always. **★★★★★ — noggy, May 2015** > Alison and her team did an amazing job of designing our home in Miami Beach, FL. She listened to our wants and needs and really took the time to understand our vision. Early on, we focused primarily on the living and dining room areas. We were floored by her talent and comfortable letting her take the reigns on the rest of the house. She did not disappoint! Even now that our home is finished, I can count on her for a little advice here and there. She is so professional and always communicates exceptionally well. I always knew where we were in the design process. She always delivered on time and her support staff were complete professionals. From start to finish, the process was so enjoyable. We love our home and thank Alison for creating such a warm inviting space for my family and guests. We always get compliments. I recommend her without hesitation! **★★★★★ — Sound Components, April 2015** > i have had the pleasure to work with Alison as her preferred AV contractor for over 15 years. She is a true professional, on time and knows how to execute. Alison has a tremendous amount of experience and has a excellent ability to handle both large and small jobs. She is a true master of her craft and it shows! **★★★★★ — Mills Wallcovering, April 2015** > I have worked for Alison for several years projects big and small. She is a straight shooter and treats her service providers with respect and prompt payments. Contrary to popular belief, things do not always go as planned on projects. Alison steps up to the plate and nobody gets thrown under the bus. She means what she says, and says what she means. I really like working with her bacause I know the job will go well. > > PJ Mills, Owner / installer, Mills Wallcovering > http://www.millswallcovering.com **Comment from CAHLIN DESIGN GROUP:** > Thank you PJ. It's a pleasure to work with a top professional such as yourself whom I can rely on time and again. It makes my job that much easier and it is especially wonderful to work with someone who values the service they provide as much as I do!! Look forward to many more exciting projects together. **★★★★★ — spintenn, April 2015** > We hired Alison Cahlin (previously with Male Cahlin Design) after seeing her exquisite work for a featured room in a Designer showcase home and knew she would be the right person to assist us in the architectural detail and interior design selections for our newly built custom designed Mediterranean style home. From the inception, Alison understood and shared our vision for the detailing, color palate, needs and functions of the space. She helped us shop for antiques and period pieces as we wanted the decor to reflect a blend of the old and new. She has a friendly and efficient follow through staff that was very professional and was always very sensitive to our budget. Her taste is impeccable and we continue to enjoy the timelessness of her design that was never trendy, but continues to feel current and comfortable after many years. We have called upon Alison on two other occasions, to help with the design of our North Carolina summer retreat and the furnishing of our son's apartment which she did quickly, effortlessly and within our budget. Again, her subs and crew performed as hoped for and we have enjoyed the fruits of her labor for the years that have followed. > We are very fond of Alison after these wonderful experiences and have highly recommended her to many of our friends. We cannot think of another designer in the city that we would turn to should we decide to undergo another design project in the future. She is terrific!! **Comment from CAHLIN DESIGN GROUP:** > Thanks very much for the kinds words. !! We have had fun over the years with all the projects I have been involved with. Appreciate your trust and support always. ## Selected projects - [Coconut Grove Waterfront](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coconut-grove-waterfront-pj-vj~1044036) - Location: Miami, FL - Photos: 20 - Description: I call this spectacular waterfront home a Balinese palace because the architecture and Brazilian cherry and teakwood detailing throughout makes the large but cozy spaces feel grand but yet inviting and lush with texture, color and surprise. I love working with these clients as I have for many years and several projects because they are not afraid to take chances, love experimenting and are out of the box thinkers like me!! This home is a true gem as are the people that inhabit it. - [Sunset Harbour](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sunset-harbour-pj-vj~2477823) - Location: Miami Beach, FL - Photos: 15 - [Grove Isle Tranquility](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grove-isle-tranquility-pj-vj~3128480) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - [Grove Isle](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grove-isle-pj-vj~1023392) - Location: Miami, FL - Photos: 6 - [Fisher Island](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fisher-island-pj-vj~1023259) - Location: Fisher Island, FL - Photos: 7 - [Coconut Grove Bohemian](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coconut-grove-bohemian-pj-vj~2477888) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Trump Hollywood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/trump-hollywood-pj-vj~1337731) - Location: Hollywood, FL - Photos: 12 - [Deering Bay II - Verona](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/deering-bay-ii-verona-pj-vj~1440098) - Location: Miami, FL - Photos: 13 - [Pinecrest](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pinecrest-pj-vj~1023322) - Location: Pinecrest, FL - Photos: 7 - Description: This stunning contemporary Miami home in the upscale neighborhood of Pinecrest won Miami Herald's top design award for this fabulous renovation. Also featured in a 12 page spread in a leading Italian design magazine in 2014, this house epitomizes cutting edge creative design highlighted with works from emerging and recognized contemporary artists. The clients were great to work with and we were able to achieve a truly original and innovative design throughout while maintaining a warm and invitin… - [Coconut Grove II](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coconut-grove-ii-pj-vj~1023305) - Location: Miami, FL - Photos: 11 - [Bal Harbour](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bal-harbour-pj-vj~1023250) - Location: Bal Harbour, FL - Photos: 8 - Description: This couple with lovely kids are New Yorkers that wanted their Florida getaway to reflect their desire for a neutral palette with a pops of color in a contemporary setting. I designed the LR custom cabinetry to be elegant but functional as well incorporating a desk that can be concealed by closing the sliding barn doors to reveal their lovely glass collection on either side. The kitchen is a retrofit as the original cabinets were all brushed aluminum. We left the bottom cabinets and replaced the… - [Deering Bay](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/deering-bay-pj-vj~1023416) - Location: Coral Gables, FL - Photos: 5 - [Aventura II](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aventura-ii-pj-vj~1023362) - Location: Aventura, FL - Photos: 5 - [Aventura I](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aventura-i-pj-vj~1023229) - Location: Aventura, FL - Photos: 10 - [Coconut Grove I](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coconut-grove-i-pj-vj~1023589) - Location: Miami, FL - Photos: 11 - [Room by Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/room-by-room-pj-vj~1054779) - Location: Miami, FL - Photos: 8 [See all 16 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/cahlin-design-group-pfvwus-pf~1828892813) ## Ideabooks - [BATH VANITIES](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115525792/list/bath-vanities) — 9 ideas - [architectural ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25396252/list/architectural-ideas) — 28 ideas - [kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22776308/list/kitchens) — 43 ideas - [Wall Treatments](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115525858/list/wall-treatments) — 1 idea - [bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/30527014/list/bedrooms) — 23 ideas - [flooring](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26587599/list/flooring) — 3 ideas - [Beautiful spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53714376/list/beautiful-spaces) — 9 ideas - [stair railings](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55454468/list/stair-railings) — 3 ideas - [cabinetry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26426337/list/cabinetry) — 12 ideas - [furniture ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18604866/list/furniture-ideas) — 10 ideas - [PAINT](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51448725/list/paint) — 2 ideas - [lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28843873/list/lighting) — 19 ideas - [closet ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32652890/list/closet-ideas) — 6 ideas - [stair railing ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/31404955/list/stair-railing-ideas) — 44 ideas - [alisoncahlin's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/9548589/list/alisoncahlin-s-ideas) — 10 ideas [See all 16 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/alisoncahlin) ## Community Q&A **Q: Hi, where are the barstools from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: They are from Constantimo Pietro. **Q: Love the chairs! Where are they from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: These our beautiful chairs from a great Italian line called Cosentino. Bought at our design center the DCOTA from the Judith norman showroom. **Q: What is the wall colour?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Need to check the paint schedule but I believe it was Ben Moore/Colony Green/694 **Q: please help me choose the pillow and decorate this area** *(in Design Dilemma)* A: This room is in trouble!! Not a space I would want to spend time in. Think you need to wipe out and begin a new canvas. Great rug but not working at all with the sofa. I ditto Rusty Empire's comments! Good luck. **Q: Beautiful room. Where can i buy the nightstands please?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Sorry if I didn't respond earlier. I think this is the first time I am seeing the request. We custom made them by a local cabinet shop. **Q: What material/color is the countertop?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This is a quartz material from Caesarstone, white with glass and mirror chips. This upper bar top is glass. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-18.*