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# Deborah Gordon Designs

Original Houzz profile: [Deborah Gordon Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/deborah-gordon-designs-pfvwus-pf~1862619300)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** San Diego, CA
- **Serves:** San Diego, University City, Escondido, Carlsbad, La Costa, Encinitas, Poway, La Jolla, Coronado, Solana Beach, Cardiff By The Sea, Del Mar, Fairbanks Ranch, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar Heights San Diego, Ranch Santa Fe, Rancho Bernardo, Tierrasanta San Diego
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (12 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2015–2018), for Design, Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 10,000 Ideabook Saves

Deborah Gordon Designs is an Award winning, full service interior design firm specializing in residential kitchens, bathrooms, built-ins, home offices, space planning and furniture design and sourcing.

Deborah’s designs have a sense of timelessness. 
She creates distinctive spaces inspired by your unique lifestyle and space, along with your functional needs and budget. 

Embarking on a remodeling project can be overwhelming and Deborah Gordon Designs assists 
you from concept to completion. Deborah has her AKBD certification from The National Kitchen and Bath Association is an active member of the NKBA and ASID, American Society of Interior Designers.

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Kitchen Design
- Bathroom 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
- Custom Built-ins
- Floor Plans
- Project Management
- Entry Design
- Custom Bathroom Vanities
- Custom Furniture
- Playroom Design
- Laundry Room Design
- Mudroom Design
- Nursery Design
- Custom Blinds & Shades
- House Plans
- Custom Home Bars
- Art Selection
- Closet Design
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Universal Design
- Outdoor Kitchen Design
- Custom Bookcases
- Custom Walk-in Closets
- Custom Entertainment Centers
- Custom Rugs
- Sunroom Design & Construction
- Custom Fireplace Mantels
- Wine Cellar Design
- Sustainable Design
- Custom Shelving
- Custom Pantries
- Downsizing
- Drafting
- Custom Beds
- Custom Storage
- Garage Design
- Kitchen Remodeling

### Areas Served

- San Diego
- University City
- Escondido
- Carlsbad
- La Costa
- Encinitas
- Poway
- La Jolla
- Coronado
- Solana Beach
- Cardiff By The Sea
- Del Mar
- Fairbanks Ranch
- Rancho Santa Fe
- Del Mar Heights San Diego
- Ranch Santa Fe
- Rancho Bernardo
- Tierrasanta San Diego

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Deborah Gordon Designs |
| Address | Please Call for Appointment, San Diego, California 92130, United States |
| Phone | (858) 945-4215 |
| Website | http://deborahgordondesigns.com/ |
| Followers on Houzz | 167 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Deborah Gordon Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/deborah-gordon-designs-pfvwus-pf~1862619300)
- **Website:** http://deborahgordondesigns.com/
- **Phone:** (858) 945-4215

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- NKBA San Diego Winner for 2016 Best Powder Room Kitchen
- NKBA San Diego Winner for 2015 Best Medium Kitchen
- NKBA San Diego Winner for 2013 Best Other Room (Great Room) Category
- NKBA San Diego Winner for 2012 Best Small Kitchen
- NKBA San Diego Winner for 2011 Best Large Kitchen & Bathroom

- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2015–2018), for Design, Service.

**Affiliations**
- [National Kitchen & Bath Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-kitchen-and-bath-association-pfvwus-pf~1351084655)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 12 reviews**

### All 12 reviews

**★★★★★ — Michele S, Nov. 2017**

> Having seen multiple awards won by Deborah Gordon Designs publicized in my local paper, I knew I had to have Deborah's help with my own living room/dining room remodel.  I am extremely pleased with the remodel.  The combination of the layout, textures, and colors are truly stunning; she put everything together in a way that reflects my family's preferences, lifestyle, and comfort perfectly.  Deborah is personable and so easy to work with.  Most important, she communicates very well.  There were never any surprises in my project.   I am so happy with her work in my living room/dining room, we are now starting a kitchen remodel!

**★★★★★ — danajeff1, July 2017**

> Deborah helped us renovate our kitchen , family and powder room. She understood our vision, helped design in a way that satisfied both my taste and my husbands ! Not an easy job . She was always available at every stage of the project, and always went out of her way to help us design a beautiful kitchen. We were Comfortable with her every step of the way and
> In fact , are currently working on another project with her,
> Master bathroom. It's been 2
> Years since the kitchen And we walk in every day saying how wonderful it is!

**Comment from Deborah Gordon Designs:**

> I'm so pleased that you are happy with the design. And I am confident the new master bathroom will be just as great.

**★★★★★ — Abbe Long, Aug. 2016**

> My boyfriend and I recently hired Deborah Gordon Designs to help us with a complete remodel of our new home.  We were impressed right from the start with Deborah’s attention to detail, her professionalism and her organizational skills.  She is also an excellent communicator, making it clear that she always wanted what was best for us, while being mindful of our budget and timeline.  Her eye for design is unmatched and she was able to narrow down the thousands of options we had to choose from, reducing the stress associated with such a large project.  The end product speaks for itself.  We have a warm inviting home that reflects our style and how we live day to day, which is exactly what we were hoping for.  It’s truthfully hard for us to imagine having undergone this renovation without her expertise.  We highly recommend Deborah Gordon Designs!

**★★★★★ — Aylin Bridges, April 2016**

> My husband and I met Deborah Gordon through a friend who recently had been through a remodel of her home. Deborah helped us through multiple stages of our house remodel before we moved in and she has helped us with several projects since our move. She is always knowledgable and professional but I most appreciate her attention to detail. I look forward to our next set of projects with her!

**★★★★★ — Alicia Dunn Art, Aug. 2015**

> Deborah Gordon Designs flawlessly managed the creation of a large art installation for her client from inception to delivery.  Deborah is professional, an excellent communicator, and looked out for her client's best interest all the way through the project. I would definitely want Deborah on my team!  Five stars.

**★★★★★ — kalunian, Sept. 2014**

> I can't say enough great things about working with Deborah.  I had no idea what I wanted out of my remodel and Deborah's approach was amazing.  She sat down with me and over the course of several meetings, she learned what I liked and want fit into my lifestyle.  With that, we became a team and worked together to design and build exactly what I wanted (even though I had no idea what that was from the beginning). By the end of the whole experience, we had a warm, wonderful home that was just perfect for us.  Deborah is one of the most honest people with whom I've ever worked.  She worked diligently to find the perfect products for us, saved us so much money in the process without compromising quality.  She was prompt in all that she accomplished and at the end of the whole process, we had a lifelong friend as well as a wonderful home.

**★★★★★ — vicdompe, Aug. 2014**

> Deborah Gordon is hands down a top notch designer. She helped create the vision I had for my remodel, which included a kitchen and bathroom. She is extremely professional, considerate, and efficient. Her attention to detail, her ability to create a new space, and her recommendations of materials, fixtures, and home decor is what gave my home the "WOW" factor.
>
> I highly recommend Deborah. I am confident she will deliver excellent results to any project, whether big or small, that you will be pleased with.

**★★★★★ — debbroadbooks, Aug. 2014**

> My husband and I first worked with Deborah a few years ago to remodel our kitchen and family room.  We were so impressed with Deborah's ideas and professionalism that we recently hired her to remodel the living room.  Once again, Deborah's input was invaluable, from her design for the custom built-in bookcases and fireplace mantel to helping select fabric for the upholstered furniture and to making precious pieces continue to work with the new design.  We would highly recommend Deborah and her team.

**Comment from Deborah Gordon Designs:**

> Thank you so much. It was such a pleasure to work with you on both your projects. I am so happy that you like your new living room and kitchen.

**★★★★★ — Kaya, Aug. 2014**

> I love working with Deborah.  I hired her 3 years ago for a total remodel.  She is flexible, skilled, professional, personable and easy to work with.  She quickly identified my unique style.  She helped me with structural changes, kitchen and bath design, fixtures, flooring, appliances, built-ins, lighting, tile, counters, paint, furniture, and even decorating.  I love it that she will do as much or as little as I want her to.  I have referred her to 5 close friends and watched their process.  All of them are very happy with her work.  I recommend her whole-heartedly.
> Kaya Young

**★★★★★ — jdrosoff, June 2013**

> Deborah designed my kitchen, master bath, children's bath, workspace, and dining room hutch.  Her ability to take style, utility, personal needs, budget, workmanship, and timelines into consideration to make a beautiful, functional and coherent home, was exceptional.  She was a pleasure to work with: professional, efficient, considerate of time, energy, and schedules- making the remodel experience actually enjoyable!  Her knowledge of space planning ensured I would have necessary solutions for all of my storage needs.  Her experience with vendors and contractors made obtaining competent, quality, professional services and fixtures, as well as materials, quick and easy.  I LOVE my kitchen, and entire home!  I highly recommend Deborah Gordon Designs.

**★★★★★ — User, Feb. 2013**

> Deborah Gordon Designs is an outstanding firm who can translate your 'dream' kitchen and baths into a reality.  Deborah Gordon thinks of every little detail, from how to hide your outlets to the height of your microwave or soap dish.  No detail is overlooked!  She takes the duanting choices today for kitchen and baths and narrows them down to a manageable spectrum.  Her marriage of hard surfaces to create a one of a kind, cohesive look that reflects the owner's vision is unmatchable!
>
> Deborah Gordon herself is a warm, caring designer who wants the best for each and every client.  I would not hesitate to use Deborah Gordon Designs again and, in fact, hope I have the opportunity to do so soon!

**★★★★★ — katibird, Feb. 2013**

> Deborah Gordon transformed my kitchen from two shabby rooms to one gorgeous, functional kitchen, and she did it:  on budget, on time (a bit early, in fact), and made the process as "painfree" as it possibly could be.  She was almost stubborn in insisting I get everything on my wishlist, things I wrote down but didn't fully expect to happen.
> I highly recommend this designer.  She has a keen eye, is an excellent communicator, and has that rare combination of being both an artist and a sound businesswoman -  a true pleasure to work with!

## Selected projects

- [Bathroom 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-2-pj-vj~7363845)
  - Location: San Diego, CA
  - Photos: 3
- [Bathroom 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-1-pj-vj~7363841)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Relaxed Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/relaxed-living-pj-vj~7363833)
  - Location: San Diego, CA
  - Photos: 9
- [Dramatic Black Accents](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dramatic-black-accents-pj-vj~6962185)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
- [Clean Lines](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clean-lines-pj-vj~6447108)
  - Location: San Diego, CA
  - Photos: 22
- [Statement Floor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/statement-floor-pj-vj~6962276)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Hacienda House Revival](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hacienda-house-revival-pj-vj~6371101)
  - Location: Coronado, CA
  - Photos: 9
- [A Galley Kitchen Makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-galley-kitchen-makeover-pj-vj~5658517)
  - Location: San Diego, CA
  - Photos: 6
- [Transitional Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-renovation-pj-vj~5658295)
  - Location: San Diego, CA
  - Photos: 10
- [Del Mar Modern Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/del-mar-modern-kitchen-pj-vj~5471227)
  - Location: Del Mar, CA
  - Photos: 8
- [Beachside Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beachside-living-room-pj-vj~2787172)
  - Location: San Diego, CA
  - Photos: 7
- [Elegant Transitional Turn Around](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elegant-transitional-turn-around-pj-vj~660522)
  - Location: San Diego, CA
  - Photos: 13
- [Talmage Transitional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/talmage-transitional-pj-vj~2124317)
  - Location: San Diego, CA
  - Photos: 9
- [Rustic Transitional Game Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-transitional-game-room-pj-vj~2123847)
  - Location: Del Sur, CA
  - Photos: 7
- [Colorful Creation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colorful-creation-pj-vj~1589640)
  - Location: San Diego, CA
  - Photos: 22
- [Bold Teen Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bold-teen-bedroom-pj-vj~2124207)
  - Location: San Diego, CA
  - Photos: 2
- [California Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/california-living-pj-vj~791769)
  - Location: San Diego, CA
  - Photos: 9
- [Sun Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sun-room-pj-vj~218936)
  - Location: Carlsbad, CA
  - Photos: 5
- [Coastal Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-living-pj-vj~660686)
  - Location: Del Mar, CA
  - Photos: 10
- [Casual Country Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casual-country-kitchen-pj-vj~660587)
  - Location: Encinitas, CA
  - Photos: 4

[See all 33 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/deborah-gordon-designs-pfvwus-pf~1862619300)

## Community Q&A

**Q: I love the tile in the shower! Where can I find it? Thanks, Carrie** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Thank you for the compliment. This is a custom blend of tile that I created for this particular client. If you are interested in design services, please let me know.

**Q: table** *(in Photo Questions)*

where is that table from? i love it

A: This is a custom table that I had imported from overseas.

**Q: Tamie** *(in Photo Questions)*

Where did those chairs come from? I love them

A: I had those chairs custom made. Thank you for the compliment.

**Q: Love the colorful wall art.  Where did you get it?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The artwork was owned by the client prior to the renovation.

**Q: Love the mix of colors!** *(in Photo Questions)*

Can you please provide the colors of the cabinets and the island?

A: The cabinet colors were a custom blend that I created to match the tilework.

**Q: Island** *(in Photo Questions)*

What is the color?

A: The island color is a custom blend paint. It would be something similar to Sherwin Williams 6452.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-18.*