--- title: "Gavin Design — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/gavin-design-pfvwus-pf~2046940866 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2046940866.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Gavin Design" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/b73365e40f021cec_2779-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "P.O. Box 3041, Bloomington, Indiana 47401, United States" latitude: 39.1401 longitude: -86.5083 phone: "(812) 336-1929" website: http://www.gavindesigns.com rating: 4.8 review_count: 21 best_of_houzz_awards: 9 followers: 113 last_updated: 2026-09-18 --- # Gavin Design Original Houzz profile: [Gavin Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/gavin-design-pfvwus-pf~2046940866) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Bloomington, IN - **Serves:** Indianapolis, Bloomington, Ellettsville, Harrodsburg, Clear Creek, Smithville, Unionville - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (21 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2012–2021), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Professional training and 17 years’ experience in architecture and design is the underpinning for my flair in developing smart space and furnishing plans. This basic framework, however, is only the start of a myriad of choices and decisions that will need to be made to bring a project to completion. This can be overwhelming! My priority is to listen to you first of all, and then provide information, expertise and guidance for each step along the way, so you are not only delighted with the outcome, but comfortable with the process. I am dedicated to getting it right, as I go all out to make you a client not only for now, but for your future projects, no matter how big or small. Let’s work together to make your dreams a reality. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Dining Room Design - Lighting Design - Home Office Design & Construction - Floor Plans - Custom Furniture - Laundry Room Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - House Plans - Art Selection - Universal Design - Basement Design - Custom Rugs - Home Staging - Downsizing - Handicap-Accessible Design - Green Building - Kitchen Remodeling ### Areas Served - Indianapolis - Bloomington - Ellettsville - Harrodsburg - Clear Creek - Smithville - Unionville ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Gavin Design | | Address | P.O. Box 3041, Bloomington, Indiana 47401, United States | | Phone | (812) 336-1929 | | Website | http://www.gavindesigns.com | | License Number | RID \#00168; NCIDQ \#023663 | | Followers on Houzz | 113 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Gavin Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/gavin-design-pfvwus-pf~2046940866) - **Website:** http://www.gavindesigns.com - **Phone:** (812) 336-1929 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2010 Excellence in Design Award from American Society of Interior Designers, Indiana Chapter, for basement media room2011 Excellence in Design Award from American Society of Interior Designers, Indiana Chapter, for guest bedroom re-model - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2012–2021), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [NCIDQ Examination](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncidq-examination-pfvwus-pf~882083937) - [ASID Indiana](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/asid-indiana-pfvwus-pf~1863949764) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 21 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Lori Byrd, April 2020** > Becky was a joy to work with. She gave us 5 floor plan options to choose from and then after talking with us, found a 6th. We were those skeptical people that thought you don't need a designer. She was worth every penny! **★★★★★ — Maggi Schuman, April 2020** > Becky first came to my rescue when the walls of my home needed repainting. I was overwhelmed with color choices when a friend recommended I call Becky who came quickly to my rescue narrowing the color and a recommendation on placing color according to how the light falls on each wall. That led to a bedroom project with drapes, pillows, lamps, furniture. We ordered a new large sectional couch for our living area with a leather covered ottoman/coffee table. At each meeting Becky had fabrics, ideas, furniture to show me after having listened to my ideas. She also always had something "out of the box" to think about - my fantastic ottoman being one of those ideas. Becky's office is full of samples, her meetings always helpful, work ontime and done well. Billing was always as we had agreed upon. I value Becky, her ideas, creativity and hope to work with her again soon. **★★★★★ — Rita Oates, April 2020** > A local colleague highly recommended Gavin Design, and she was right: You will love the outcome. Becky listened to us, helped refine our ideas, and presented a limited number of options for us to react to and choose from. She helped us think through uses of space and incorporating our limited furniture. She made the entire process easy and comfortable. We tried out some of the chairs before ordering them in the fabric and style desired. When there were problems with delivery or with items being damaged in transit, Becky took care of it. One item had to be shipped three times to be correct and undamaged, but that was her headache, not ours. She was coordinated various other vendors such as window treatments so they could measure and install them. She found an amazing dresser and matching nightstands in a local resale shop--exactly what we wanted and in pristine condition at a budget-friendly price. Throughout the process, it was fun working on the transformation of our living room, den, dining room, kitchen and master bedroom from minimally furnished to WOW! She came in under the budget we proposed and kept us informed of delivery issues (shipping from Europe, etc.) for some furniture. Several "little ideas" were incredibly effective in the lovely overall outcome. She helped with hanging a few pictures in just the right space to go with her overall design. We plan to use her services on our next project and look forward to her insights and ideas! **★★★★★ — Irene Newton, April 2020** > Becky is an amazing, professional interior designer. She is exactly what you are looking for in a designer - she doesn't impose her tastes on you and is always looking for ways to stay within your budget instead of pushing you beyond it. I have worked with her on big (~$100,000) and small (~$2,000) projects and she has been amazing with both. I recommend her without reservations. > > Below I am highlighting just one aspect that Becky helped with. We bought a home that had a really outdated 80's TV console in the main family room. Becky helped us to convert this into quite a beautiful bar, which is a quite a centerpiece for parties. **★★★★★ — Matthew Stonebraker, April 2020** > Becky Gavin is a highly talented and consummate professional who saved our house. We bought a house that met all of our needs on paper but just wasn't cute enough. Becky came in and applied her talent with color, style, and taste, and helped us completely redesign the interior to match our personalities, living style, and space needs. She helped us pick colors for all of the rooms, adjust the cabinets and trim, pick new countertops and fixture styles, and even created multiple living room layouts, depending on how we wanted to use the space. > > She was an attentive listener during our planning sessions and I could see first-hand evidence of her implementing our input into her work. Also very valuable to us as new to Bloomington: she had great recommendations for other services we needed, all of which culminated in positive customer experiences. She will get all of our future business and referrals. Thank you, Becky! **★★★★★ — Virginia Metzger, July 2017** > We recently remodeled our 1929 house to make it handicap accessible with everything on the main level. Becky was invaluable in creating a new space that was functional for my husband (who is on a walker) but beautiful for me. As soon as Becky was on board she completely redisgned the interior space for the bathroom, making it not only accessible for a walker but, looking ahead, to a wheelchair if needed. She researched ADA approved tiles and grab bars and presented me with choices that were safe for my husband but lovely to look at for me. Based on a tour of our home, she always presented me with choices for light fixtures, pulls and knobs, cabinetry, furniture , wall paper, etc. that suited my taste and fit in with our existing decor.. We spent the three months of concentrated interior work in Florida so Becky was our eyes and ears on the project while we were gone. I had complete faith in her ability to make the right decisions for us. Everyone raves about the final result. They all mention how the addition fits right in with our eclectic boutique Tudor home. I could not be more pleased with our gorgeous but safe and functional new master bedroom, bath, and laundry room. Becky has been a delight with whom to work and I highly recommend her. **★★★★★ — Audra Miller, July 2017** > When our family purchased our home we loved the house but did not like the paint colors. I was overwhelmed by the thought of choosing the colors, creating a palette the would flow and knowing where to transition the colors throughout the home. Becky made this process quick and had wonderful ideas for creating accents that I would not have considered. After a year, I still love the colors and will definitely work with Becky for my next project! **★★★★★ — Jane StJohn, June 2017** > Becky has done two outstanding projects for me in the past five years: she created a small studio apartment in my lower level for my now college-aged children when one of them visits, and she designed a new, greatly expanded front porch that transformed the curb appeal of my house. She worked within the confines of very limited space for the studio apartment project, she stayed within the agreed budgets and she worked with the furniture I already owned. I appreciate her direct, smart style, her timeliness, her thorough communication and her command of implementing compelling and attractive design. **★★★★★ — Ann St John, June 2017** > I had a screened in back porch that i had for ten years (literally!) and the space was never right. It has three pillars in really awkward places. Beck came to my rescue! She came to my house and measured every inch of everything. She could not have been more meticulous. She said that it would take her several days before she got back to me. True to her word she gave me several options one of which was PERFECT! Without needing to purchase any new furniture i completely redid my back deck. Now everything flows beautifully in the space. A+ work. A+ professionalism. **★★★★★ — arutherford30, Feb. 2016** > In a nutshell, if you are in the Bloomington area and do not choose Becky, you are probably making the wrong decision. > > When moving to Bloomington, my husband and I reached out to multiple individuals and chose Becky given her willingness to talk about our expectations for the project, provide cost estimates, and act both professional and friendly. Becky put together four rooms for us--dining, living, study, and bedroom. We were not disappointed at all, and we would choose Becky all over again without thinking twice (in fact, we will be using here again to add more decor to our home soon!). > > Becky has great experience with large and small projects, and we liked seeing some of her before and after shots on her website. They weren't always our style (they were other clients' styles), but we could see how she transformed the rooms nicely. Becky has a great eye for design, detail, and quality. She also took our opinions and style to heart to make sure we loved the rooms she put together. Becky took the time to develop a relationship with us so that she could really understand us and how we want to utilize various spaces. **★★★★★ — dwstratford, Feb. 2014** > I hired Gavin Design to design an unfinished basement into a living area, laundry room, bathroom and closet. The results far exceeded our expectations. Ms. Gavin was attentive to our need and desires. She created a beautiful living area that serves many purposes. She was always friendly, creative and always professional. **★★★★★ — oeding, Feb. 2014** > Becky did a great job working with us periodically from July 2012 through November 2013 on several projects in our home. She managed a variety of vendors and contractors. The work included: minor repairs in various places; replacing a variety of old lights and adding new LED lighting throughout the house including unique coves and sconces; adding a light/fan combo to our back porch; replacing our old kitchen counter top with a quartz one; adding a kitchen subway tile backsplash; color selection and repainting the entire interior of the house including cabinets, ceilings, walls and trim (even the garage); adding new window treatments throughout; assisting with accessorizing; and suggesting furniture placement. She covered a lot of ground and handled all the vendors, which was important in a couple cases. She helped educate us where needed, but conscientiously listened when we wanted to go a different direction. As a web developers who work with a variety of client personalities, we appreciate that rare skill. We would highly recommend Becky for your project, small or large. ## Selected projects - [Kitchen and living space gut and re-do](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-and-living-space-gut-and-re-do-pj-vj~6134423) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: The rustic country kitchen and segmented living space did not fit the modern style and open living this client preferred. So, the old fireplace and all but one structural wall was removed, opening up the entire living space. The ceiling was expanded to the roofline and allowed for a second story loft above the kitchen. A NanaWall folding door was added to the back of the home to open it up to the outdoors. Note the Sugi Ban island. - [Opened up kitchen space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/opened-up-kitchen-space-pj-vj~2551538) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: The old, segmented kitchen, dining and laundry was opened up into one large space. New light-colored, modern finishes make this space bright and beautiful. - [Modern kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-kitchen-pj-vj~6142158) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: This 1977's kitchen was ready for a re-fresh. Old, suspended cabinets that blocked the view into the open dining and living areas were removed. Corian counters were replaced with a glitzy granite. New island cabinets were designed with much more functional storage and to include a built-in paper towel holder (with dish towel storage in drawer behind). Note that the built-in desk was eliminated, allowing for more efficient cabinetry to compensate of the loss of the old upper cabinets. - [Tudor Revival bath addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tudor-revival-bath-addition-pj-vj~6139248) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: This client's husband has a progress neurological condition. An addition was added to this historic Tudor revival to create a main level accessible master bedroom and bath with laundry. Note the adaptable vanity base and grab bars to make living as independent as possible. - [Elegant dining](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elegant-dining-pj-vj~93560) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: This dining room had good bones with paneled wainscoting and columns, a beautiful light fixture and curtain hardware. A new rug was selected that was more proportional to the room, along with transitional style dining table and chairs. We customized the fabrics in the room to work with the area rug and new wallpaper and added beautiful new silk side panels. New artwork, mirrors and greenery completes the refreshed space. - [Spa bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spa-bath-pj-vj~93585) - Location: Bloomington, IN - Photos: 4 - Description: This new bath 10' x 12' addition to a formerly very small master bath really transforms the space. Staying in concert with the style of the home's other main level bath, a pinwheel floor tile freshens the space with updated glass and ceramic tile. Wall hung sinks keep the space very open. Good lighting throughout makes this new bath functional with a spa like feel. - [Wavy fireplace wall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wavy-fireplace-wall-pj-vj~2551598) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: This living room needed to be updated to fit the home owner's personal style. Lighting was poor, so we added an LED grid light to reflect off the high ceiling, providing soft, ambient light. The fireplace was modernized with glass stones, tile surround and wavy material (painted MDF) that emphasizes the room's height. The stairway railing was updated to reflect the room's new style. A monochromatic scheme highlights the varying shapes and textures. - [Basement media room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-media-room-pj-vj~93598) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: This space (see before photo) was an unfinished basement only used for storage. The homeowner wanted to create a new media room and entertainment space, new closet and bath, laundry, as well as a ventilated room for cat litter boxes. Incorporating structural beams and columns made this space planning a challenge. A built-in "sofa" table acts as an eating surface while watching TV; one side is a structural column while the other is "fake" to create some balance. Note the remote controlled panels… - [1920's bungalow kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1920-s-bungalow-kitchen-pj-vj~2552184) - Location: Bloomington, IN - Photos: 6 - Description: This poor, outdated kitchen had been haphazardly modified over the years in a 1920's bungalow. Space planning was critical to transform a non-functional front room into a new dining space, as well as to reverse the kitchen layout so that new, large windows could be placed for abundant natural light. This allowed for a nice sized island with under mount sink. - [Traditional kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-kitchen-pj-vj~2552159) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Original to the home, this kitchen presented challenges given the small footprint and awkwardly located doorways. Moving one door allowed the kitchen to be re-configured to a more functional layout. Enlarging the doorway to the adjoining dining brought more natural light in and connectivity to the main living spaces. - [Zen Bath retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/zen-bath-retreat-pj-vj~93475) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: This dated bath did not fit the homeowner's modernist leanings. The space was gutted and re-configured to allow for a large soaking tub, shower and trough sink. Note the bamboo flooring used on the ceiling. - [Upscale new bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/upscale-new-bath-pj-vj~102441) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: This bath space was a mystery! It had been remodeled before, with a shower unit located in the center of two windows, making for an awkward arrangement. The new layout included a new walk-in, no threshold shower with separated his and her sinks. - [Lake house bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-house-bedroom-pj-vj~93606) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Although the room size was generous, the bed nook was tight. Custom, angled wall-hung night stands help the nook look more spacious. New wallpaper as an accent wall, textured carpet, as well as paint, lighting, window treatments and bedding completely transformed the space. - [Lake house master bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-house-master-bath-pj-vj~93618) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: Let the carpet be gone! New natural stone tile, plumbing fixtures and painted cabinets go a long way to give this space a new identity. - [Living/dining remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/living-dining-remodel-pj-vj~93599) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: This poor room had no identification and thus accumulated "stuff". Neoclassical furnishings and fabrics reflected the true elegance of this space and gave it the identity it deserved. - [Fireplace re-facing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fireplace-re-facing-pj-vj~94178) - Location: Bloomington, IN - Photos: 2 - Description: This dated brick needed a face lift. Solution: re-surface with tile chosen for it's high-low texture and color matched to the knots in the knotty pine paneling. Note that custom shutters now enclose a former bookcase to conceal a TV, - [Country dining room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/country-dining-room-pj-vj~95425) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: This dining room adjoins the following country living room. Removing the chair rail, re-painting and adding curtain panels refreshed this space. The homeowner's existing cupboard was updated with her favorite green. - [Country living room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/country-living-room-pj-vj~95427) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: The fireplace brick was painted to update this living room. New furnishings that fit the space better improved the function of this room. - [Basement Game and Media Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-game-and-media-room-pj-vj~95414) - Location: Bloomington, IN - Photos: 9 - Description: The "before" basement was functional, but lacked warmth. A new electric fireplace was inserted into the brick base of the upper level fireplace and new flooring added throughout. The dated paneling was painted, and the concrete block window wall was concealed with floor to ceiling curtains. New, custom furnishings, with area rug, now make the space both functional AND warm. A bath and laundry room were included in the design. - [Bath with free-standing tub](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bath-with-free-standing-tub-pj-vj~93456) - Location: Bloomington, IN - Photos: 3 - Description: This before bath got my vote as the ugliest bath ever! This master bath was gutted and re-fitted with new tub and shower with a more appealing aesthetic. [See all 23 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/gavin-design-pfvwus-pf~2046940866) ## Ideabooks - [Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19505952/list/kitchen) — 27 ideas - [Ceiling beams](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107535936/list/ceiling-beams) — 20 ideas - [bath ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4756136/list/bath-ideas) — 24 ideas - [Gavin Design's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/43869275/list/gavin-design-s-ideas) — 9 ideas - [Pub looks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4756155/list/pub-looks) — 5 ideas [See all 5 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/beckygavin) ## Community Q&A **Q: Wall color** *(in Photo Questions)* This looks nothing like Mink...? A: The grey color is Sherwin Williams Mink. The color to the right is Sherwin Williams Clary Sage. I hope that helps. **Q: Do the black cove base tiles sit atop the wall and floor tiles?** *(in Photo Questions)* I would like to add cove tiles to my bathroom, which has pinwheel floors and white 4x4 wall tile. I am wondering if it would look OK to just lay the cove tiles on top of existing tiles.... A: The tiles you see in the photo are set on top of the wall tile. Look for a tile that has a bull nose edge so it looks finished. I purchased these cove base tiles at Lowe's. I believe they may still carry that American Olean tile in gloss black. I also set the same cove base in the adjacent toilet room on top of drywall so that it all looks consistent. **Q: Love the sheer curtains!** *(in Photo Questions)* Those curtains are fabulous! I would love to know where these were purchased. A: I purchased this sheer fabric through Hobby Lobby. Probably no longer available. I think Kravet does a similar pattern and they have a great search engine on their site: www. kravet.com **Q: Grout** *(in Photo Questions)* What color is the floor tile grout? A: Sorry for the long time to reply, but only discovered my oversight today. The grout color on the floor is a dark grey to highlight the tile profile. I don't have a color name, however. The grout on the walls is white. I hope this can still help. **Q: Love the green wall tiles -- Do you have a manufacturer name & color?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This is a clear green glass tile with white backing from Ceramic Prints in seafoam, purchased through Lowe's (in stock item). If they no longer carry this item, American Olean and Daltile both have nearly identical products. Good luck! **Q: where did you get the china hutch** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This was an antique that the home owner had for over 30 years. From late 1800's poplar cabinet. These are easy to find at antique stores these days. Good luck! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-18.*