--- title: "Cindy McCarley Designs — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/cindy-mccarley-designs-pfvwus-pf~1864777344 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1864777344.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Cindy McCarley Designs" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/21b30aff09837e69_7147-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459, United States" latitude: 30.321 longitude: -86.1416 phone: "(314) 910-2332" website: https://cindymccarleydesigns.com rating: 5 review_count: 37 years_in_business: 20 best_of_houzz_awards: 9 followers: 31 last_updated: 2026-09-01 --- # Cindy McCarley Designs > Walton County, Florida's Custom Expert Kitchen & Bathroom Designer Original Houzz profile: [Cindy McCarley Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/cindy-mccarley-designs-pfvwus-pf~1864777344) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Santa Rosa Beach, FL - **Serves:** Santa Rosa Beach, Rosemary Beach, Watercolor, Miramar Beach, Seaside, Alys Beach, Birmingham, Chicago, Nashville, Savannah, Texas, Watersound - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (37 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2019–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - Houzz Industry Research - Barometer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Woman owned - 20 years in business - Verified Hires - Responds Quickly - Provides 3D Visualization ### Business highlights - Woman owned - Best of Houzz winner - 20 years in business - 7 Verified Hires - Provides 3D Visualization - Responds Quickly From kitchen and bath remodels to new home or business construction, Cindy McCarley designs beautiful, livable spaces that are customized to the needs, dreams and budgets of every client. An artist at heart, Cindy draws all her design work by hand making sure to take extra care with each project. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Lighting Design - Floor Plans - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Project Management - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Universal Design - 3D Rendering - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Custom Walk-in Closets - Sustainable Design - Custom Pantries - Drafting - Handicap-Accessible Design - Custom Countertops - Custom Cabinet Doors - Pantry Design ### Areas Served - Santa Rosa Beach - Rosemary Beach - Watercolor - Miramar Beach - Seaside - Alys Beach - Birmingham - Chicago - Nashville - Savannah - Texas - Watersound ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Cindy McCarley Designs | | Address | Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459, United States | | Phone | (314) 910-2332 | | Website | https://cindymccarleydesigns.com | | Years in business | 20 | | Followers on Houzz | 31 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/cindymccarleydesigns - Blog — https://www.instagram.com/cindymccarleydesigns/ ## Offers Best of Houzz Winner ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Cindy McCarley Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/cindy-mccarley-designs-pfvwus-pf~1864777344) - **Website:** https://cindymccarleydesigns.com - **Phone:** (314) 910-2332 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - AKBD - Kitchen and Bath Design News Gold Winner Kitchens under $100,000 - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2019–2026), 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 — 37 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 49.0 - Value: 49.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — Elizabeth LaBolt, Oct. 2024** > Five Stars aren’t really enough to do Cindy and her talented team justice! I wasn’t even looking for a designer for the remodel of my entire house, but was fortunate enough to discover her on Houzz during my search for a contractor. She had me at first sight of her listing because it included photos of exactly the type of look I’d been hoping for. I called immediately and it turned out to be the best decision I made throughout the entire project. My project ended up being even more challenging than originally anticipated, yet her patience, impressive work ethic, thoughtful attention to detail, and excellent communication saw it through to completion. I literally could not have done it without her guidance. And I haven’t even mentioned her ability to come up with creative and beautiful interior design, which in my case included the complete remodel of my kitchen, four bathrooms, and the interiors of the rest of the house! **Comment from Cindy McCarley Designs:** > Elizabeth, thank you so much for your kind review! I so appreciate it. My team and I all enjoyed working with you and your positivity throughout your project. You were a great help to us with your input and communications. Hoping you and yours enjoy your home for years to come! ### All 37 reviews **★★★★★ — madmc1968, Jan. 2026** > Cindy is an amazing designer. She always comes up with beautiful, creative, yet practical ideas. She is a crucial part of my project development and I highly recommend using her for all your design projects. She is incredible! **★★★★★ — Jaelynn Williams, Dec. 2025** > I’ve worked with Cindy McCarley on three very different projects, and she is simply exceptional. Two were beach homes with completely different styles, and the third was the restoration of an 1883 stone house and cabin in historic Spring City, Utah—a town entirely on the National Historic Register. > > Even working remotely from Florida, Cindy made the process seamless through clear communication, strong project management, and incredible attention to detail. She has a rare ability to honor architecture and history while creating spaces that feel fully modern, comfortable, and livable. For the Spring City home, she perfectly captured an elegant, country aesthetic that fit both the house and the historic town. > > Cindy’s design process is thoughtful and collaborative. After I shared years of collected inspiration images, she presented fabrics, wallpapers, and paint colors that flowed beautifully throughout the entire home. The finished project was featured in \*Utah Style & Design\* and included on a historic home tour—and it continues to be enjoyed by the community and visitors. > > Cindy is creative, organized, and a joy to work with. I trust her completely and recommend her without hesitation for full-home renovations, historic restorations, coastal homes, and remote design projects. **Comment from Cindy McCarley Designs:** > Hi JaeLynn! Thank you so much for the lovely review! This was quite a project and I thought we were a great team. I look forward to seeing all of your dreams for this house come true! **★★★★★ — susanpahl, Dec. 2025** > Cindy McCardy is an absolute gem! She totally transformed our old, cramped galley kitchen into a stunning, open oasis! Her design expertise and creativity are off the charts! She worked with us to create a space that's not only functional but also super stylish. From the layout to the decor, she's got a keen eye for detail and a passion for making kitchens shine! Highly recommend her for anyone looking to renovate their kitchen – you won't be disappointed! **★★★★★ — Becky Foster, Dec. 2025** > Cindy is very creative, talented, personable, and accountable. She has been the BEST and EASIEST professional that my husband and I have ever worked with on any project. Cindy made our home project very easy for us because she took the stress out of the project. She made our house a home that reflects our family values and interest. **Comment from Cindy McCarley Designs:** > I loved making your house a home! You guys were fun to work with and I always loved your input. Thank you for your kind review! **★★★★★ — HU-482303610, Dec. 2024** > Cindy McCarley is a wonderful designer who has helped us with several projects that we were very pleased with. She designed and purchased the interior from start to completion for our new construction carriage house. I can highly recommend her and her designs. **★★★★★ — Lisa S, Dec. 2024** > Cindy is professional, personable and very easy to work with. She listens to your wants and needs, makes recommendations and lets you select what You like for your home. > Cindy designed a beautiful piece of furniture for our corner wet bar area. It’s functional and adds a wonderful, custom look to the room. Working with her was a great experience! **★★★★★ — HU-287656950, Nov. 2024** > Cindy and her team are phenomenal. She helped me tremendously, at a time when I truly needed advice and assistance from a design expert. I had begun building a house in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Due to life altering circumstances I could no longer be as attentive to the process as I had expected. However, once I found Cindy McCarley and her design team, I knew I had an advocate. > > Cindy's professional and patient demeanor were two characteristics that were important for my new build, design project. On my behalf, she worked with the builder, his foreman, product suppliers and all of the sub-contractors. Under Cindy's direction, the house turned out beautifully. I highly recommend Cindy McCarley and her design team. **Comment from Cindy McCarley Designs:** > Thank you Lynnda for your kind review. My team and I loved helping you with your project and it was such a joy getting to know you and your family! **★★★★★ — Denice Johnson, Jan. 2024** > Cindy McCarley did an excellent job meeting our needs. We basically re-furnished a new beach home and are very pleased with the finished project. **Comment from Cindy McCarley Designs:** > Thank you Denise! I certainly appreciate your review. Brooke and I so enjoyed working with you and Milton and I hope you will reach out if you if there is anything else we can do for your beautiful home! **★★★★★ — swoope123, Dec. 2023** > I found Cindy through a search on Houzz. I had an impromptu initial visit with Cindy and immediately knew she was someone I wanted to help me through the new build process. Every time we met, Cindy was professional yet down-to-earth, friendly, and warm. Her knowledge of the industry is amazing and seemed to grasp what I wanted right off the bat. Cindy is very organized and keeps up with the current design trends. One, thing that I truly appreciated about Cindy was that she was open to my ideas and never made me feel as if I was way off base - she has a gentle spirit. However, Cindy knows how to deal with vendors and gets the job done. I love everything she suggested for my home. If you are in Northwest Florida, especially Destin to Panama City, I would highly recommend reaching out to Cindy. **Comment from Cindy McCarley Designs:** > Thank you Mary for your kind review! I am so happy you are officially moved in and enjoying your beautiful new home! I certainly enjoyed our time together as we worked through your project. **★★★★★ — Stephanie & Shawn Cleveland, Aug. 2023** > We found Cindy McCarley on Houzz when we were looking for a designer to renovate our kitchen, media room, and bunk room (as well as several other smaller areas in the house) in our beach property. Our renovation was a complete to the studs renovation and they handled every aspect for us, especially because we live in another state and were not able to be there in person. We are beyond pleased with the outcome of the renovation and there is no way we could have achieved the great results without Cindy. She is a gifted designer and excellent communicator, not to mention she is just a really enjoyable person to work with. We are already thinking of more projects we would like to hire Cindy to help us with. **Comment from Cindy McCarley Designs:** > What a kind review! Right back at you - You were both fun and enjoyable to work with too. Count me in for your next project! **★★★★★ — scarsonhenderson, June 2023** > Cindy and her team were incredible to work with! The selections for our beach house were exactly what we were hoping for and we appreciated their patience with our unexpected construction delays. We would recommend her without reservation and hope that we get to work with Cindy again sometime in the future! **★★★★★ — Serhii Skochko, April 2023** > Dear designer, > > I would like to start this message by acknowledging your professionalism and talent in the field of design. I am always impressed by your work and the stunning visual effects that you create. Your projects are truly impressive and innovative, and I see in you the ability to create designs that capture attention and stay in memory. > > As an experienced visualizer with a master's degree in construction and experience as a software tester, I would like to take on the visualization of your project. I value visual aesthetics and understand how important it is to use colors, shapes, and textures to create successful design. I am confident that with my skills and experience, I can help you realize your project. > > If you are ready to take on this task, please send me a technical task with requirements and project details. I am ready to discuss the details and determine the work schedule. > > Thank you for your attention and I look forward to your response. > > Sincerely, > Sergiy **★★★★★ — Jaelynn Williams, April 2023** > Sea Winds is the second project that Cindy and her team have completed with me. I purchased a lovely beach home with soaring ceilings and doors that open wide to the pool deck and patio. I thought the home would be lovely for entertaining, but it was very bland and had a bit of an industrial, New York loft feeling to the space, and not a spec of furniture. My vision was a spacious, light, sun-filled, inviting place with happy rooms that whispered “relax” where I could host my friends and family at the beach. I loved the space, but I asked Cindy to make the soaring ceilings — maybe 20 feet? — intimate, cozy — an oxymoron for sure. I honestly had no idea how this could be done. Cindy and her team (who are amazing as well) got to work and created a color palette of soft blues, greens, and whites and integrated this with lots of textures masquerading as performance fabrics and mixed new furniture and a few curated antiques to create a home that feels intimate and refreshing. Cindy and her team are talented, and they delivered on deadline for my family retreat in October. Strangers who have seen the house and her work have offered to buy it. That is a pretty good reference of the value you get when you hire Cindy McCarley and her design team! **Comment from Cindy McCarley Designs:** > Thank you JaeLynn! You know we all enjoyed this project. You are a joy to work with because you are open to all of our ideas, but yet feel free to share your thoughts too! **★★★★★ — MJL, Dec. 2022** > Cindy exceeded our expectations in redesigning our kitchen. Our goal was to have a kitchen that had more character yet functional. She was able to accomplish that. She worked well with the contractor and subcontractors to ensure that our job was finished in the manner in which she had envisioned. She was integrally involved in designing and selecting cabinets, appliances, hardware, paint color and our home furnishings. She was wonderful to work with. We are very pleased with the end results and could not have accomplished the task without her assistance. **Comment from Cindy McCarley Designs:** > Thanks Marty for your kind review! I look forward to getting your project photographed and posting the photos here on Houzz. **★★★★★ — Jeff Scott, Dec. 2022** > We knew from our first meeting with Cindy that our partnership was going to be wonderful. She is an excellent listener and took our wishes into account when assisting us with a complete remodel of our condo. Cindy's warm personality made for easy communication which was extremely important to us while living seven hours away. We knew we could trust Cindy to be there for us throughout the entire process. Cindy has a keen designer's eye and is very detail oriented. She is up to date with the latest design trends and went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied. While remodels are usually not easy, working with Cindy made ours a breeze. **Comment from Cindy McCarley Designs:** > Hey Jeff and Sara, > It was a joy working with you guys and your awesome contractor. I agree with you, for a remodel, this one was pretty easy, probably because of Jeff's great communication skills! > Many blessings to you and your sweet family, > Cindy **★★★★★ — catfishgirl1, Oct. 2022** > Cindy is very professional and creative. She provided me with great design layouts for my kitchen and bathrooms. I recommend Cindy for any kitchen and/or bathroom project(s). In fact, I suggested Cindy's services for a friend, and she did a wonderful job for her project as well! > > Cindy has ideas that are on-point and reflect a multitude of design styles! **Comment from Cindy McCarley Designs:** > Thanks so much for reviewing me Norma! I love your home and it was such fun collaborating with you. Wishing you many happy years in your beautiful home! > Cindy **★★★★★ — 4txgirls, Aug. 2022** > We were referred to Cindy by our realtor for help with construction, design and furnishing of our new beach house in 30A. Once we met with her in her own beautiful home for a consult, my husband and I knew she was who we wanted to work with. Cindy was an absolute dream to work with and I could not have survived the year long process without her. Living in Texas and dealing with Covid supply chain delays made the process extremely stressful but Cindy helped everything be as seamless as possible every step of the way- from conception, to purchasing, to storing furniture, to complete house installation. She also worked closely with our contractor to ensure everything was installed correctly on the front end. I can't recommend her and her services highly enough! **Comment from Cindy McCarley Designs:** > Hi Kristin, > Thank you so much for your kind review. You and your family were fun to work with and I so appreciated your patience with the slow supply chain! I hope you have many happy years ahead in your lovely new home! > Cindy **★★★★★ — Emily Smithwick, March 2022** > Cindy was recommended to us by a friend, and my husband and I were extremely impressed with her friendly nature, professionalism, and creative talent! She was timely with all of the decisions made throughout the project and worked very well with our contractor to make sure all went smoothly! She is up to date with all the latest styles/trends and knows where and how to find the necessary products. We enjoyed our time with Cindy during each meeting and feel blessed to have made a new friend in the area! If another project comes our way in the future, Cindy will be our first phone call! **Comment from Cindy McCarley Designs:** > Hi Emily! Thank you so much for your positive review. You and Bo were both so easy and fun to work with and I'm sure you guys will create many happy memories at your new condo. I bet we see you guys someday at Shunk Gulley! **★★★★★ — Diane Broyles, Dec. 2021** > We are building a new house and needed a full house of furniture. Cindy was so helpful directing us in the right direction with different choices for each room. Cindy was very knowledgeable drawing layouts and graphs of where the furniture would be placed and gave us an accurate view of how the room would look. She provided pictures of how the different rooms would look with different furniture venues. This was very helpful in visualizing how each room would look finished. > > She was drawing available to meet with us both at vendors and on site for consult. She has contacts in all fields of home decor and was instrumental in arranging meetings, as well as attending them with us. She assisted us with window treatments, > carpet, paint colors, wallpaper, furniture and all elements needed when building a home. > > Cindy is very comfortable and easy to work with our personal taste. We highly recommend this very talented professional. **Comment from Cindy McCarley Designs:** > Hey Diane! You and Chris have been so easy to work with and I can't wait to see your finished home. Like everyone, it is taking just a bit longer than we thought, but I trust you both will be so happy with everything once you get moved. Thank you for your kind words about my work! **★★★★★ — Jaelynn Williams, Nov. 2021** > Cindy transformed a run-of-the-mill house into my dream beach cottage packed with charm inside and out. She had a talent for listening to what I wanted -- a bright, light traditional beach cottage with pops of fresh color -- and making it come to life. I wanted the house to have a "collected and curated" feeling while being new. She worked with me to incorporate my ideas into the design in a way the worked for the outcome I wanted, and nudged out some of my not-so-great ideas with much better ones. I really appreciated how she created a unique design for me that didn't necessarily look like anything else in her portfolio. This is the hallmark of a great designer in my view: they don't replicate the same look. Cindy works with you to create your look, your vision, and your home! I couldn't recommend her more highly!! **Comment from Cindy McCarley Designs:** > Thanks JaeLynn for your kind and encouraging words! There were a few minutes when I wasn't sure we could finish on time, but our whole team made it happen. So happy you are my neighbor and new friend! **★★★★★ — Claudia Jackson, Oct. 2021** > Our vacation home was starting to look a bit outdated and was in need of full redecoration, but we don't live in the area. So we were looking for someone that we could trust and that was willing to work with us from afar. Cindy McCarley was highly recommended by several property owners in the area and we are so happy that we listened to them. Our job required fully completion in 2 months, and included painting the house inside and outside, changing all light fixtures, looking for furniture to replace most of the rooms and redecorate the entire home. > We couldn't be more satisfied with Cindy. She understood what we wanted after just one meeting in person. She was very professional, and very easy to work with! She has fantastic relations with stores and contractors in the area and found everything and everyone we needed, from painters and electricians to furniture stores. She completed the job on our budget and it was done on time! What else could we ask for? > We absolutely love the results. The house looks like a new property! > Thank you Cindy, that was a job well done. **Comment from Cindy McCarley Designs:** > Claudia, thank you so much for the kind review. You were so easy and fun to work with and made my job a joy! I am so happy that you are pleased with our results! **★★★★★ — Leslie Ruth, July 2021** > Cindy helped us with a full house project which began August 2020. The house was a spec home with 2 indoor living areas, 4 bedrooms, a separate carriage house with a living room, small kitchen and bedroom and an outdoor living space. We asked Cindy to help design, locate and procure all furniture, window treatments and some accessories and decorative items. She was tasked with completing this within a 4 month window. This is our second home - so communications with Cindy were initially all via phone/zoom. Cindy was proactive in jumping in and getting started right away. She identified the items with longer lead times and made sure those were ordered immediately. Her solid relationships with great furniture sources throughout the Fort Walton area helped us complete the project on time. In addition she has extensive sources for online orders and took care of all of those as well. She did a great job laying out the numerous spaces and making sure we didn’t have too much or too little furniture for each space. She did a nice job managing our budget and had a good sense for where it was appropriate to allocate more resources. She respected our unique style while gently leading us toward better options when necessary. She was always communicative and responsive and truly a pleasure to work with. We are thrilled with the outcome. Each room has its own individual flair yet the whole house has a cohesive feel - beautiful and distinctive art and furnishings with a relaxed, beachy, chic vibe. It is warm and welcoming and all of the touches make it a perfect family space. We have received many unsolicited compliments on the collective space which has also solidified our satisfaction with selections/outcome. We absolutely love our home! We would recommend Cindy to anyone embarking on a large design project such as ours. **Comment from Cindy McCarley Designs:** > Thanks so much for this lovely review! I so enjoyed this project. It was a beautiful home and both of you were so communicative and easy to work with on each aspect of the design. Wishing you many happy vacations on beautiful Alys Beach! **★★★★★ — Dianna Ingrum, Feb. 2021** > We enjoyed working with Cindy. She listened to us both and tried to meet our expectations. If a problem arose, she made sure we were satisfied with solutions. We would highly recommend Cindy for your design projects. **Comment from Cindy McCarley Designs:** > Thank you Dianna. You always made me smile and together we did end up with some lovely results! **★★★★★ — HU-607512750, Dec. 2020** > Cindy McCarley Designs was highly recommended by a friend who voiced excitement and satisfaction about her newly renovated kitchen. After a tour of the kitchen, my husband and I were equally impressed with the work and contacted Cindy. > > Initially what we envisioned as a "simple" kitchen/bath renovation resulted in major structural changes. The entire kitchen was gutted and modifications were made to square footage, layout and extreme cabinet angles. The new cabinets were designed to be more proportional to the room and ceiling height. The final product revealed beautiful black cabinetry with gold hardware displayed in an open kitchen concept. The standout feature is the stunning white Mother of Pearl backsplash. For the family's lifestyle, functionality was key which Cindy kept in mind when planning. We were also pleased that the master bathroom was transformed into a spatial spa like environment. > > During meetings, Cindy sparked ideas, welcomed our input and provided practical advice when delving into the design and budget. She was very accommodating, understanding, and always offered the best alternatives to challenging solutions. Her work ethic and work quality really made a positive impact on us. Looking forward to working with Cindy in the future. > > Jean Demas White **Comment from Cindy McCarley Designs:** > Thank you Jean for your encouraging comments! It's time for some professional pictures so everyone can see your amazing kitchen transformation. **★★★★★ — Kelly Waldner, Dec. 2020** > We worked with Cindy initially to design all the custom cabinets in our house. We were so pleased with her work that we decided to engage her to help us do much more of the interior design. She was fabulous to work for, very accommodating and assessable, great ideas and very flexible. She also had referrals for services we ended up using and we’re also very pleased with our experiences there. I highly recommend her! **Comment from Cindy McCarley Designs:** > Thank you Kelly for reviewing me. I love projects like yours where I get to start in the early planning stages and then get to see your home come to life! Your place is beautiful! **★★★★★ — Chip & Martha Carroll, Dec. 2020** > My husband and I couldn't be happier with how Cindy transformed our home. Cindy has worked on multiple projects over the last three years. Cindy helped us decorate our living room with rugs, chairs, sofas and new paint colors. She selected bedding, chairs and rugs for our three guest bedrooms. She also designed our screened porch into a beautiful outdoor dining and living space with a dinning table, chairs, sofa and tv. She also helped us change our kitchen with new colors and backsplash. > > Finally, she helped us select colors for a complete exterior and interior paint job. > > Her services included consulting, purchasing, scheduling and installation. We have worked with other decorators in the past in other cities and we can honestly say she was the most professional decorator we have ever used. > > We can highly recommend her and her services. **Comment from Cindy McCarley Designs:** > Thank you Chip and Martha for your positive review! You guys know I loved working you both. **★★★★★ — Anita LeFevre, Dec. 2019** > We worked closely with Cindy McCarley for several months during design and renovation of our condo at the Dunes of Seagrove. She is a true professional and a delight to work with. Her decades of experience and the fact that she lives and works in the area make her an excellent resource for local furniture and accessories. It took such a load off of us working remotely knowing she was working on our behalf. She went over-and-above to help us with logistics and details that we couldn’t handle, not being local. She did what she said she would do in a timely manner and her communication was always prompt and professional. > > When it came to construction she had great access to proven subcontractors for electrical, flooring, painting, and our kitchen redo. It’s rare that someone who listens and designs as well as Cindy does has such diligent follow up and collaborative communication from design through construction. Working with her was a joy. She has a knack for finding economical solutions in cases where we asked her to, and spot on, tasteful design suggestions. > > We couldn’t be happier with the results she delivered for us, and recommend her highly. We are happy to sing her praises to anyone who asks. Even my husband, a 50 year architect who has seen it all, was amazed. > > •Anita LeFevre and Michael LeFevre, FAIA Emeritus > •Atlanta, GA **Comment from Cindy McCarley Designs:** > Thank you so much Anita for your kind review. You and Mike also listened and communicated well with me! It was a joy to work with both of you. **★★★★★ — Margaret Clark, Nov. 2019** > Cindy did an outstanding design on our small kitchen and living area and made it extremely functional with tons of storage which was way limited before she took command. Her design transformed our remodeled kitchen, dining and living area into an amazingly beautiful space which we love and are enjoying immensely. Cindy is a delightful person to work with who listens and understands what you want to achieve and "makes it happen" behind the scenes which makes it less stressful on you. I highly recommend her expert eyes to get the job done! **Comment from Cindy McCarley Designs:** > Thanks Margaret for your kind words. It was great fun working with you and Ernest and I enjoyed the creative process to eek out every bit of space we could find. And, now you serve some of the best coffee on 30A! **★★★★★ — HU-952652065, Oct. 2019** > Cindy is amazing! My client had a difficult builder that kept pushing the CO date, Cindy McCarly Designs was not only understanding of the situation but navigated the entire process with grace and professionalism, keeping the client her priority at every turn. I’m so grateful to have had Cindy at the helm. I was blown away by her attention to detail and eye for design. What a talented gem! I look forward to our next project together. **Comment from Cindy McCarley Designs:** > Thanks Heather! I look forward to our next project together too! **★★★★★ — Monica White, Oct. 2019** > Cindy is a good friend and more importantly a great designer. She helped us with the kitchen and master bathroom remodel of our vacation property in Seaside, Florida. Cindy's expertise and guidance throughout the entire process made it easy for me as a homeowner living out of state. Her communication skills are excellent. She is a good listener and incorporated our needs and wants into the final design. I'll most definitely call on her again for the next design project we have in mind! **Comment from Cindy McCarley Designs:** > Thanks Monica! You are the perfect example of my clients who become friends! Love catching up when you come down to Seaside! **★★★★★ — Cindi Smith, Aug. 2019** > We needed to update our home off 30A to get it ready to sell. Decorating overwhelms me with all the choices and colors! Our main focus was the kitchen, but also needed some advice on the other rooms. Cindy just stepped right in an helped us narrow our focus on what was important, providing us amazing results. Not only did she direct us to the latest choices in countertops, backsplashes, etc., she had all the contacts for obtaining the materials and doing the installations. And she is so sweet and easy to work with! I would highly recommend her for any design project! **★★★★★ — Libby Long, April 2019** > Cindy McCarley Designs updated our Kitchen, Laundry room, Bar, and Foyer. Her expertise made our remodel job easy and would use Cindy for any projects that we have. > I highly recommend Cindy McCarley Designs. **★★★★★ — Faye Hpbley, Oct. 2018** > This designer is incredible. i never thought I could afford a designer but her bio said no job too big or too small. She was beyond helpful and competent. i don't feel like project I started without her would have ever gotten completed. She was there fighting for me. Cindy is very visionary and all the items she suggested were perfect. Extremely talented individual who goes beyond and above for her clients. > > I was so happy I found her thru Houzz. **★★★★★ — Resident, June 2018** > My wife and I made a significant real estate investment on Scenic 30A and once the houseplan was decided, Cindy took over and was instrumental in developing a authentic coastal theme - ranging cabinetry and color to tile selections and fixtures. Not only was she appreciated by us, the builder and subs equally appreciated her attention to detail and seamless coordination. We are on to the next project and Cindy is coming with us! **★★★★★ — JustDESIGN, April 2018** > Cindy and I have collaborated on several projects over the past few years and working with her has been such a pleasure! She is creative, enthusiastic, professional and really cares about the work she puts into the world. > > Cindy is an extremely talented designer and I am always thrilled to see the way she finishes the homes we work on together! There is no detail that she doesn't think of and it makes all the difference in the final design! **★★★★★ — Bernadette Kavanaugh, March 2018** > Cindy has been nothing short of spectacular. Always prompt with renderings/drawings; and most accommodating with scheduling as we were mostly out of state starting with the demo stage. She introduced us to a cabinet maker who delivered top notch cabinets and trim work. Cindy provided us with subs and monitored their work while we were away. We highly recommend Cindy for any home design work. You won't be disappointed. ## Selected projects - [Blue Mountain on the Beach](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blue-mountain-on-the-beach-pj-vj~7902677) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 24 - Description: Blue Mountain Beach coastal home by certified kitchen & bath designer Cindy McCarley. Soft coastal colors, custom cabinetry, natural textures, brass details & beautiful Gulf views create an elegant yet relaxed retreat. - [Churchill Oaks](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/churchill-oaks-pj-vj~7704785) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 65 - Description: This was my first design project on Choctawhatchee Bay, and what an inspiring setting it was with its waterfront backdrop and abundance of natural beauty. We took our design cues from Mother Nature, weaving the bay's serene colors and sense of peacefulness throughout the home. The bay provides continual entertainment - daily dolphins sightings, birds diving for fish, bald eagles and even an alligator!! - [Spring City Utah](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spring-city-utah-pj-vj~7661085) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 34 - Description: Historic 1880s farmhouse renovation in Spring City, Utah by certified kitchen & bath designer Cindy McCarley. Traditional meets farmhouse chic with custom cabinetry, quartzite backsplash, bold paint colors, floral wallpaper & copper details. Award-winning interior design preserving vintage charm with modern luxury. - [Flatwood Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/flatwood-street-pj-vj~7371179) - Location: Seaside, FL - Photos: 17 - Description: Coastal Kitchen, Wine Bar/Prep Kitchen & Dining Room. - [Pine Valley Dr Before & Afters](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pine-valley-dr-before-and-afters-pj-vj~7159056) - Location: Santa Rosa Beach, FL - Photos: 10 - Description: Before & After photos of Kitchen remodel for Pine Valley Drive Dr. project - [Alys Beach Florida](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alys-beach-florida-pj-vj~6667441) - Location: Panama City, FL - Photos: 55 - [Watercolor II Red Cedar Way](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/watercolor-ii-red-cedar-way-pj-vj~7606791) - Location: Seaside, FL - Photos: 25 - Description: This coastal beach carriage house exudes a refined yet relaxed modern charm, blending the serenity of seaside living with the clean lines and functional elegance of contemporary design. The open-concept layout maximizes light and space, creating an airy retreat ideal for both everyday comfort and effortless entertaining. - [Island Green Lane](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/island-green-lane-pj-vj~7283450) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - [Given House \| Walnut Street Blue Mountain Beach, FL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/given-house-walnut-street-blue-mountain-beach-fl-pj-vj~2940577) - Location: Santa Rosa Beach, FL - Photos: 47 - Description: Custom home with an award winning kitchen! The soft color palette through out, great lighting and tile makes everyone smile when they walk in! Builder: Cogent Builders Custom Cabinets: Grimes Cabinets Tile: Q-Tile - [Morgans Trail](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/morgans-trail-pj-vj~7459224) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 25 - [South Watchtower Lane](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-watchtower-lane-pj-vj~7434541) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 35 - Description: Luxury Coastal Living at it's finest. - [Sea Winds Drive](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sea-winds-drive-pj-vj~7158158) - Location: Santa Rosa Beach, FL - Photos: 53 - [Pine Valley Drive](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pine-valley-drive-pj-vj~7159012) - Location: Santa Rosa Beach, FL - Photos: 19 - [Horse Farm - Coy Burgess Loop](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/horse-farm-coy-burgess-loop-pj-vj~6632297) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 27 - [Buddy Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/buddy-street-pj-vj~6773663) - Location: Seaside, Florida - Photos: 29 - Description: Coastal Cottage Hopkins + Home Photography - [Dunes of Seagrove Beach](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dunes-of-seagrove-beach-pj-vj~5995037) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: Fully updated beach condo steps from the ocean. Charming beachy vibe with lots of rental potential. Performance fabrics throughout plus vinyl flooring create an easy care rental. Steve Mangum Photography Kitchen Designs Group - [Admiral Court Destin, FL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/admiral-court-destin-fl-pj-vj~6189998) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - Description: An extensive remodel completely transformed and updated this home. Please check out the "Before" photos on my website. The beauty outdoors brings in all the color this neutral palette needs. The main living areas have new tile floors and performance fabrics both made to handle wet feet and swim suits! Photographer: Steve Mangum - [Edgewater Drive](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edgewater-drive-pj-vj~6521666) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 29 - Description: This beautiful custom kitchen is a remodel. Be sure to look at the Before and After photos. It is a stunning transformation. The custom zinc hood is the star of this kitchen, but the dog feeding spot is also very practical and unique! Custom inset shaker cabinets in both black and white provide a home for everything. A special dish cabinet contains dishes collected from Poland and two refrigerator drawers keep drinks handy for this active household. The two tier island provides plenty of counter… - [Before & After / Island Green Lane](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/before-and-after-island-green-lane-pj-vj~7283432) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Lanier Lane](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lanier-lane-pj-vj~7101278) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 [See all 30 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/cindy-mccarley-designs-pfvwus-pf~1864777344) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/1033880209.m3u8?s=e60aa48bf4aec08b0675fd81b632624bc7decd31&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/175760451/list/wish-list) — 2 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/cindymccarleydesigns) ## Community Q&A **Q: what is the wallpaper used here in the living here?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi - It is Thibaut Katsura in Mist. **Q: Can you tell me where you got the cabinets? They are beautiful!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you. They are custom cabinets, by Grimes Cabinets. **Q: Would you happen to know...** *(in Photo Questions)* the make, style and color or fabric of the sectional? A: Yes. **Q: What exactly are these floors** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Engineered reclaimed wood. **Q: Paint color of cabinet?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Benjamin Moore Palladian Blue --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-01.*