--- title: "New Mood Design LLC — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/new-mood-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~1988222776 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1988222776.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "New Mood Design LLC" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7ef3fcfe0f0b4c1b_8623-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Call for Consultation, Atlanta, Georgia 30319, United States" latitude: 33.8687 longitude: -84.3351 phone: "(770) 500-8593" website: http://www.newmooddesign.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 62 best_of_houzz_awards: 12 followers: 1267 last_updated: 2026-09-09 --- # New Mood Design LLC Original Houzz profile: [New Mood Design LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/new-mood-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~1988222776) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Atlanta, GA - **Serves:** Atlanta, Buckhead Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Marietta, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Milton, North Atlanta, Woodstock, Kennesaw, Canton, Chamblee, Sugar Hill, Decatur, Suwanee, North Druid Hills, Buford, North Decatur, Vinings, Doraville, Flowery Branch, Druid Hills, Cumming, Jasper, Dawsonville, Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Hiawassee, Blairsville, Mineral Bluff, Morganton, Buckhead, Talking Rock, Ballground, Chastain Park, Chattanooga, Cherry Log, Gainsville, Lake Lanier, Lindridge-Martin Manor, Piedmont Heights, Pine Hills, Underwood Hills - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (62 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2013–2024), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves Best of Houzz Winner, Award-winning & Published. Donna Grace McAlear - one of Atlanta's "15 Best Interior Designers" (BuildDirect.com) - serves Atlanta area, North Atlanta, North GA and the neighboring states of Tennessee and North Carolina. Donna creates elegant, artistic and modern designs. She takes a strategic approach to interior design, combining a breadth of influences from her rich career as a fine art curator with a highly developed aesthetic. Her experience anchors her firm as a discerning and forward-thinking design consultancy and inspires her work with clients. She uses her background to create purposefully designed interiors that translate to high-end residential and light-commercial venues. Since 2004, Donna Grace has worked with clients around the world to successfully shepherd design projects from conception through completion. Due to her range of professional experiences, she is able to create atmospheric environments that transcend the merely material for her clients. Donna's designs are published in Kitchen TRENDS (New Zealand), The Atlantan Modern Luxury, Art Concept DECOR (Brazil), EMBARK, Atlanta Home Improvement, and Denver Life magazines - and featured in global design blogs: Houzz , K+BB, and Freshome, among many others. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Color Consulting - Furniture Selection - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Design Consultation - Laundry Room Design - Art Selection - Closet Design - Universal Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Custom Walk-in Closets ### Areas Served - Atlanta - Buckhead Atlanta - Sandy Springs - Roswell - Johns Creek - Alpharetta - Marietta - Brookhaven - Dunwoody - Milton - North Atlanta - Woodstock - Kennesaw - Canton - Chamblee - Sugar Hill - Decatur - Suwanee - North Druid Hills - Buford - North Decatur - Vinings - Doraville - Flowery Branch - Druid Hills - Cumming - Jasper - Dawsonville - Ellijay - Blue Ridge - Hiawassee - Blairsville - Mineral Bluff - Morganton - Buckhead - Talking Rock - Ballground - Chastain Park - Chattanooga - Cherry Log - Gainsville - Lake Lanier - Lindridge-Martin Manor - Piedmont Heights - Pine Hills - Underwood Hills ### Typical Job Cost $25,000 - 5 million Variable per client & project needs. Flat fees based on scope of work. Hourly fees on request. Hourly design consultations: 2-hour minimum. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | New Mood Design LLC | | Address | Call for Consultation, Atlanta, Georgia 30319, United States | | Phone | (770) 500-8593 | | Website | http://www.newmooddesign.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 1267 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/newmooddesign - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/newmooddesign - Blog — http://www.newmooddesign.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [New Mood Design LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/new-mood-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~1988222776) - **Website:** http://www.newmooddesign.com/ - **Phone:** (770) 500-8593 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - "Designer on Fire 2016-2017" - Heat & Glo Fireplaces; "Top 50 American Kitchen Designers 2012-2013" - TRENDS mag; "1st Place, Best Bathroom Remodel Before + After 2013" - Atlanta Home Improvement mag; Houzz "Best of 2013-14, 2016-20 Design + Service" Awards; "Houzz 2013 Top 10 American Wine Cellars" - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2013–2024), for Service, Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 62 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Vickie, Feb. 2023** > Donna with New Mood Design is the most talented and creative designer I’ve ever worked with. She is a great listener and therefore was very efficient in creating a wonderful design for adding contemporary designs to go with all my vintage family pieces. And she’s a very kind person too! She’s incredibly talented. **★★★★★ — mikeyde, Feb. 2023** > Donna designed our whole house from bedding to furniture, rugs, and wall art. She is top notch and the best designer in the Blue Ridge and Ellijay area. She is very easy to work with and goes the extra mile to get you exactly where you want to be with the design of your home. **★★★★★ — Carlisle Bynum, Sept. 2018** > Talented. Creative. Innovative. Professional. Organized. Budget conscious. All around amazing! > I am consistently impressed by Donna's ability to design modern spaces incorporating innovative solutions and to utilize value engineering to stay within budget. The consummate professional, she is a pleasure to work with. **★★★★★ — Alex Woodruff, Sept. 2018** > I chose to work with New Mood Design after speaking with several other companies/designers who, I felt, didn't want to take the time to really listen to my goals/challenges for my new home. After one conversation with Donna, I knew that she was listening attentively, and when we met for our first consultation she had already brought my vision to life with some of her initial ideas. Donna was the consummate professional throughout our project, and when unforeseen challenges emerged, she handled it and kept me insulated from the stress (thankfully). Months later, I am so happy with my new loft. I highly recommend Donna and New Mood Design. **★★★★★ — pamela craig, Sept. 2018** > I hired Donna at New Mood Design to help us transition our move from a historical older home to a California Contemporary home. She effectively integrated our previous furniture and art into our new environment. Donna also listened and created the best way possible to build our elegant and art focused interior of our new home. She has great contacts in the Atlanta area from furniture builders to designer fabric specialists. She is more than just an “interior designer”. Her educational and professional development within the art world over the last 20 years has given her (and her clients) a sophisticated and classical wide ranging focus to creating a beautiful home environment . **★★★★★ — Jodi K, May 2018** > My husband and I hired Donna to furnish our new home. It was move-in ready, so we enlisted her help for furnishings. She more than exceeded our expectations! I had never worked with a designer before and interviewed several before landing on Donna. She was a very good listener, which I really appreciated. She "got" our taste immediately and would come up with 2-3 interesting ideas for a given piece of furniture - generally nailing it with at least one. The few times we asked for her to come up with something different, she delivered. I love pretty much every piece that she helped us pick out - from our ooh-ahh chandelier to our really neat couch to our custom carpets. Her art expertise was an added bonus. We did some great studio visits with local artists with her and went to a gallery as well. We love our home- it feels like us- but nothing we would have imagined without her creativity. Highly recommend Donna! **★★★★★ — Michael Pate, March 2018** > When I got the idea to redecorate my home, I looked at thousands of ideas on the internet. The possibilities were overwhelming and generic. I found Donna at New Mood Design on Houzz. She listened carefully to my ideas and developed a plan for my home that was perfect for my taste and lifestyle. She has been a joy to work with and has a real gift for interior design. She is reliable and pays attention to every detail. I could not be happier with the way my home looks now. Let Donna help with your home, you will be happy with the results. **★★★★★ — cousineaulee, Dec. 2017** > My husband and I purchased a new construction home in Peachtree City. We were overwhelmed with builder options and unsure which ones to select, so we hired Donna to help us choose paint colors, finishes and fixtures to meet our builder's deadline. She also helped us make choices about the room lay-out options the builder offered. Because that went so well we hired Donna again to help us with the design theme and furnishings for our future home. Donna's such a great listener and she paid attention to our tastes, how we live and our budget. We're very excited about the look Donna created for our new home. It's so us, but we never would have come up with this design plan on our own. > > Thanks so much, Lori! **★★★★★ — Larry Bing, Dec. 2017** > Donna is a true professional: organized, trustworthy and always on time for meetings. She has an amiable, down-to-earth personality, so it's a pleasure to work with her. We hired Donna to design our kitchen and bathroom projects. Our 1980s home is long-overdue for a renovation and we have complex spatial challenges to solve. Donna took our ideas and suggested inventive spatial options, embraced our vision and also respected our budget. Her design process and documentation is thorough and detailed, and she has knowledge about so many products that we would never have found. Donna made our decision-making during the design planning easy and enjoyable. Our design plans and budget are complete and we begin construction next year. We definitely recommend New Mood Design highly. **★★★★★ — leetripicreative, Dec. 2017** > Simply put, Donna is the most talented designer of modern kitchens (& bath) in the Atlanta area. Some designers might claim to do modern, while working primarily on a traditional aesthetic common to Atlanta. Conversely, Donna specializes in modern and conveys a vision befitting her visual art background. > An easy communicator with impeccable attention to detail, Donna was the perfect collaborator to create a uniquely sensual and intentional kitchen remodel. The most gratifying evidence that Donna knocked it out of the park was the clients overwhelming satisfaction at the completion of the project. **★★★★★ — Steve McKenzie, Dec. 2017** > New Mood's approach to design is inspiring. Donna's background as a CEO of a major museum puts art and artistry at the forefront of her designs. She has placed several of my works of art as well as many pieces of furniture she has placed from our showroom. The end result is always refreshing in it's look, functional and very stylish and modern. She is also a delight to work with, professional, timely and thorough. **★★★★★ — Bjork Studio, Dec. 2017** > We have had the pleasure of working with New Mood Design for several years now. The owner, Donna McAlear, is one of the most professional designers we’ve encountered in all of our years of business. Marrying her strong business background with her innate creativity, Donna creates clean-lined, modern, livable spaces that incorporate her keen eye for great art, beautiful textures and well-designed furniture and lighting. We are always happy to see her projects come through our workrooms, as we know we will be working with fabrics and custom furniture that stand out from the crowd. ## Selected projects - [Buckhead Client's Ski Retreat - New Construction](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/buckhead-client-s-ski-retreat-new-construction-pj-vj~27192) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 5 - Description: Our Atlanta client desired a minimally furnished home, both functional and elegant, for his family’s winter ski retreat in Colorado. Detailing is sophisticated and distinctive. The exterior blends stone, wood, stucco, steel and glass, enhancing the contemporary architecture while still appearing at home in the mountains. Warm, neutral colors echo the natural surroundings and lend softness to balance the clean, modern lines. The lighting design is bold and contemporary, featuring fixtures by accl… - [Buckhead Client's Ski Retreat - Living Area](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/buckhead-client-s-ski-retreat-living-area-pj-vj~1418680) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 7 - Description: The client desired a minimally furnished home, both functional and elegant, for his family’s Colorado ski retreat. Detailing is sophisticated and distinctive. The exterior blends stone, wood, stucco, steel and glass, enhancing the contemporary architecture while still appearing at home in the mountains. Warm, neutral colors echo the natural surroundings and lend softness to balance the clean, modern lines. The lighting design is bold and contemporary, featuring fixtures by acclaimed designers In… - [Buckhead Client's Ski Retreat - Kitchen and Dining](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/buckhead-client-s-ski-retreat-kitchen-and-dining-pj-vj~1418678) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 6 - Description: Our Atlanta client desired a minimally furnished home, both functional and elegant, for his family’s Colorado ski retreat. Detailing is sophisticated and distinctive. The exterior blends stone, wood, stucco, steel and glass, enhancing the contemporary architecture while still appearing at home in the mountains. Warm, neutral colors echo the natural surroundings and lend softness to balance the clean, modern lines. The lighting design is bold and contemporary, featuring fixtures by acclaimed desi… - [Atlanta: Modern Home - New Construction](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/atlanta-modern-home-new-construction-pj-vj~2529175) - Location: Suwanee, GA - Photos: 13 - Description: Yes! Modern in Suwanee! Our client cleared a deep, private lot, and with an Arizona architect visioned their new-build, open-plan home. New Mood Design was contracted in 2015 + 2016 to pull together the fixed interior design elements. We worked with finishes already chosen by the couple - Texas Limestone cladding, kitchen design/finishes + floor tile - and harmonized these with exterior/interior paint + stain color plans and remaining fixed finishes/fixtures throughout the home: carpeting, bathr… - [Buckhead Client's Ski Retreat - Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/buckhead-client-s-ski-retreat-bathrooms-pj-vj~1418683) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 5 - Description: Our Atlanta client desired a minimally furnished home, both functional and elegant, for his family’s Colorado ski retreat. Detailing is sophisticated and distinctive. The exterior blends stone, wood, stucco, steel and glass, enhancing the contemporary architecture while still appearing at home in the mountains. Warm, neutral colors echo the natural surroundings and lend softness to balance the clean, modern lines. The lighting design is bold and contemporary, featuring fixtures by acclaimed desi… - [Buckhead Client's Ski Retreat - Bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/buckhead-client-s-ski-retreat-bedrooms-pj-vj~1418682) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 4 - Description: Our Atlanta client desired a minimally furnished home, both functional and elegant, for his family’s Colorado ski retreat. Detailing is sophisticated and distinctive. The exterior blends stone, wood, stucco, steel and glass, enhancing the contemporary architecture while still appearing at home in the mountains. Warm, neutral colors echo the natural surroundings and lend softness to balance the clean, modern lines. The lighting design is bold and contemporary, featuring fixtures by acclaimed desi… - [Atlanta: Master Bathroom Suite - Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/atlanta-master-bathroom-suite-remodel-pj-vj~188447) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 6 - Description: New Mood Design remodeled two small rooms and a hallway, transforming them into a new Master Bathroom suite with walk-in wardrobe, newly connected to the Master Bedroom, and a Powder Room for guests. This architect-designed home from the early 1970s was in original condition. This was its first remodel. New Mood Design's progress and how we work is charted in a before and after album of the renovations on our Facebook business page: link: http://on.fb.me/NKt2x3. Enjoy! Photographs © New Mood Des… - [Atlanta Modern Loft: Home Renovation with Wine + Cocktail Bar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/atlanta-modern-loft-home-renovation-with-wine-cocktail-bar-pj-vj~2529373) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 7 - Description: New Mood Design was inspired to redesign an open-plan, Buckhead loft. Our client installed a contemporary kitchen last year, then realized that nothing in their loft suited the new kitchen! Our job - redesign the loft space so that it harmonizes aesthetically with the modern kitchen! We've repainted the entire loft with a bright, fresher paint scheme. Blond-colored floors were refinished and strained a rich, dark, warm, grey-taupe stain to offset the high-gloss kitchen and blend with warm brick… - [Atlanta's New Mood Design - Details: there's an art to living well!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/atlanta-s-new-mood-design-details-there-s-an-art-to-living-well-pj-vj~1836973) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 14 - Description: A selection of New Mood Design's Atlanta client projects showing design details that make a difference in bringing a space to life: textures, colors, shapes, patterns and scale. - [Grant Park Cottage - Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grant-park-cottage-renovation-pj-vj~170087) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 11 - Description: New Mood Design completed a renovation of the main floor of a 3,400-square-foot, 1939 cottage. Our client's goal was to transition to a modern style yet remain true to the existing architecture. We specified paint colors, surface materials and finishes for floors, and created kitchen and master bathroom designs (including cabinet style and functional design, hardware, granite and quartz countertop choices, backsplash tile designs, mirrors and lighting). We also chose new window and door styles,… - [Peak 8 Penthouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/peak-8-penthouse-pj-vj~1912771) - Location: Breckenridge, CO - Photos: 7 - Description: Award-winning designer Donna McAlear from New Mood Design defines elegance and style at an upscale Breckenridge vacation home with a Heat & Glo LUX gas fireplace. // Photos by: Darren Edwards Photography, San Diego - [Atlanta: Master Bathroom Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/atlanta-master-bathroom-renovation-pj-vj~2674640) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 5 [See all 12 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/new-mood-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~1988222776) ## Community Q&A **Q: where can I get chairs and hanging lights** *(in Photo Questions)* Yellow cloth chairs and hanging yellow lights A: The chandelier was custom-designed and fabricated, so not retail. The chairs are by Ligne Roset, France. The custom fabric on the chairs is Alcantara. **Q: Flat roof slope** *(in Photo Questions)* It looks like the slope on the garage is very low and you used a metal roof. Our builder said we can’t use a metal roof safely on our .25:12 roof and I don’t think he’s correct...what is the slope on this? A: I’m the interior designer of this home. I do not know the slope. It was an architect-designed and custom-built home. The owner is very particular so I’m sure it passed all codes before and during construction. **Q: who’s the builder?** *(in Photo Questions)* My husband and I loved the style and design of the house. We truly wish that the home styles in Georgia to get a update be it in exterior design and interior design and layout... A: Deena, thank you, and agree. The home is actually more stunning than the photo presents, and there is a wonderful pool in the back with a green house. The architect for this home lives in Arizona. It was a local builder that started construction; however, he proved to be highly unethical and half-way through construction left the project and my client stranded. My client obtained his own construction license and completed the construction on his own with various trades assisting him. **Q: Fix and Awning Window Size** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello, can you please provide the size of the fix and awning windows, individually? Thanks!!! A: No, I cannot provide the sizes. We are a custom design firm, and our clients pay us for proprietary services. **Q: What are the dimensions of the wine shelf?** *(in Photo Questions)* Perfect wine cellar, congratulations. Love the shelf. Could you please share the dimensions. Overall height, width and depth and also how big the individual compartments are. If possible, in centimetres. Many thanks. A: Thank you! I am glad you like this wine cave. It has won awards for its design. Our designs are custom and paid for by our clients. All elements are scaled to fit a room's spatial dimensions. **Q: Can you give me details of the backsplash please? Thanks** *(in Photo Questions)* Where can I buy it? A: Thank you. This project was awhile ago. I cannot recall where we purchased the tile. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-09.*