--- title: "Donna Gilliam Interiors — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/donna-gilliam-interiors-pfvwus-pf~2047023502 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2047023502.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Donna Gilliam Interiors" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5a631b8500f762af_6801-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Nashville, Tennessee 37215, United States" phone: "(615) 686-8044" website: http://www.donnagilliaminteriors.com rating: 5 review_count: 9 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 76 last_updated: 2026-09-06 --- # Donna Gilliam Interiors Original Houzz profile: [Donna Gilliam Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/donna-gilliam-interiors-pfvwus-pf~2047023502) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Nashville, TN - **Serves:** Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, Forest Hills, Oak Hill, Belle Meade, Berry Hill, Metropolitan Government of Nas - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (9 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2018–2022), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Donna Gilliam Interiors is a full-service, boutique interior design firm. Based in Nashville, Donna is a trusted, degreed professional with more than a decade of experience in every aspect of design ranging from new builds, renovations, kitchen and bath designs to all things decorative with the goal of always striving to exceed the client's expectation. Communication is a central ingredient to producing a successful project so each Donna Gilliam Interiors’ project begins with a thoughtful design solution achieved with the client's needs at the forefront. With a careful plan implemented with attention-to-detail, this ensures each project stays on course and within budget. This approach remains constant through the finishing touches of furniture and accessories. From charming bungalows to stately homes, Donna Gilliam Interiors embraces each project with equal passion and fervor. With a hands-on approach and a deep knowledge base, Donna personally ensures each project is executed flawlessly. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Built-ins - Floor Plans - Playroom Design - Custom Furniture - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Universal Design - 3D Rendering - Custom Bookcases - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Custom Pantries - Drafting - Handicap-Accessible Design - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Nashville - Franklin - Brentwood - Forest Hills - Oak Hill - Belle Meade - Berry Hill - Metropolitan Government of Nas ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Donna Gilliam Interiors | | Address | Nashville, Tennessee 37215, United States | | Phone | (615) 686-8044 | | Website | http://www.donnagilliaminteriors.com | | Followers on Houzz | 76 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — http://www.donnagilliaminteriors.com/blog/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Donna Gilliam Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/donna-gilliam-interiors-pfvwus-pf~2047023502) - **Website:** http://www.donnagilliaminteriors.com - **Phone:** (615) 686-8044 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Allied ASID; 2017 African American Top 20 Interior Designer Award - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2018–2022), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 9 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 9 reviews **★★★★★ — Richard Curl, May 2021** > Donna is a super talented designer. She is a great communicator by phone, text,, zoom, email and in person. Sometimes design things are hard to describe but not for Donna. I doubt one could find a better designer. > She computer created several floor plans that included details up the wall until we found the one we really liked. > Her detailed artistic creation for our bathroom, includes cabinets and mirrors that are very nicely shaped. Beautiful vanity and ceiling lights. The bathroom floor tiles and shower wall tiles are accented and she tells the tile setter details on how and where she wants accent and other tiles placed. Our bathroom is a showplace. > I love her ceiling mold design in our bedroom. The walls and bed have a nice mix of mold and wallpaper, fabrics, cabinets and colors. It's another kind of showplace. > Donna always presented choices including fabrics, carpets and colors we made the decision. > In our case we let Donna coordinate the whole project with the contractor. The contactor asked Donna when he knew she had the best answer. Our contractor respected Donna's talent and liked working with her. **Comment from Donna Gilliam Interiors:** > It was an honor to work on your renovation project. You are a model client as you put your trust in me to create a design that is customized for you and your lifestyle. I am a better designer for the experience. Thank you for the opportunity! **★★★★★ — renovationsrus, Jan. 2018** > Donna is a fabulous designer and person! I engaged Donna halfway through a kitchen, laundry room and 2 bathroom remodel when I was barely one step ahead of the contractor in getting materials selected. Donna was a lifesaver by quickly prioritizing the decisions that needed to be made based on her deep knowledge of the construction process then quickly providing me with options to select. Because we were doing a renovation of a 1960's home, there were lots of "surprises" that required immediate answers for workarounds. Because Donna is not only a designer but has also been a general contractor on projects, she was fabulous on helping propose solutions that were workable from a construction perspective, aesthetically pleasing and didn't break the bank. > > She has incredible taste and vision. Since the project impacted numerous rooms throughout the house, she was very cognizant of ensuring that each room flowed seamlessly into the next. I have done tons of rehabs and worked with many designers through the years, but Donna was hands down the easiest to work with and I am thrilled with the results. She is fun to work with - each outing to pick out materials was like going out with a friend. She gave her opinion on selections but most importantly explained why she though one choice was better than another. Can't say enough great things about her personally and the beautiful spaces she created for our home! **Comment from Donna Gilliam Interiors:** > OMG - thank you so much for the kind words, Yvonne. It really means a lot coming from someone with your breadth of exposure to fine interiors. I truly enjoyed our time together. Working on your home and seeing the end-results was my design highlight of 2017. Thank you again for the opportunity! **★★★★★ — COLLIERLAND BUILDERS, LLC, Jan. 2018** > I am a General Contractor that mainly does large renovation projects. Donna was great to work with and had a strong knowledge and awareness of construction. She replaced the original designer on the project and jumped in quickly to provide guidance and finishes without any delays. The client seemed very happy with the design choices and the renovated spaces look beautiful. I look forward to our next project together. **★★★★★ — Verlie Ruffin, Dec. 2017** > I am very pleased with the design services of Donna Gilliam. She is a life saver! I was in desperate need of a remake on a botched drapery wall treatment on my back porch. Donna not only fixed the problem, but completed the design work on the porch and the adjacent courtyard. > It is beautiful! Everyone who sees the space loves it! > > She is great to work with! Excellent communication and customer service. Donna listened to my concerns and shared her vision & creative ideas. Her design skills and knowledge are top notch! > > I am so thankful for Donna's professional services and look forward to working with "Donna Gilliam Interiors" to enhance other rooms in my home. **Comment from Donna Gilliam Interiors:** > Thank you, Verlie for the lovely review - I really appreciate your kind words! You were a pleasure to work and I do look forward to working with you again! **★★★★★ — jonim59, Aug. 2016** > Working with Donna on this project was a pleasure. She is a true professional that is very in tune with her client's needs. Her ability to see the possibilities in renovations that others never begin to consider is an example of her talent. Donna was great in keeping us abreast of the ongoing status of the job and making sure the finest of details were taken care of so we could do our job more efficiently. Joni Mattingly, Hermitage Lighting Gallery, Nashville, Tn. **★★★★★ — lesliarnorris, July 2016** > In 2015, my husband and I decided to embark upon a much needed renovation to our 30+ year-old home. We consider it a HUGE blessing that our paths crossed with Donna Gilliam during our remodel process. From our first meeting with Donna, it was obvious she had an excellent eye and exquisite taste. She also genuinely listened to our thoughts and respected our budget. I have considered it "my hobby" to collect magazine photos and escape into the world of Houzz and Pinterest, so I had several images to show Donna regarding the look I wanted for our home. Donna was able to immediately connect with my vision and improve upon it in a way I would have never dreamed! > > Donna brings to the table tremendous experience and connections with the best craftsmen and professionals in the area (with whom she has great relationships and is obviously well-respected). Donna stayed on top of our project every step of the way, and was not afraid to get her own hands dirty! Donna's design process is exceptional. She naturally envisions a space and gathers the most beautiful, but practical ideas and materials from her > resources. She would go out of her way to find the perfect paint color, furnishing, textile or accessory that would personalize the space, making it look and feel extra-special. She included us in each decision, providing us with design boards and options. She was upfront about the time it would take for our projects, and she always met the deadlines! > > Donna also kept us abreast of all our expenses. She sent us a detailed quote on any and every expense, so that we could review before committing to a project or purchase. She was also very efficient with the time she allocated to our project. This definitely helped us in staying within our budget and prioritizing our decisions. > > On a personal note, Donna Gilliam is honest and trustworthy. She has a very warm and positive personality, and she is a wonderful communicator. Donna is a classy and knowledgable lady with a tremendous gift in design. We continue to seek Donna's services as we address additional areas in our home, and we highly recommend Donna Gilliam to anyone looking for an interior designer. **★★★★★ — Chris Andrews Interiors, July 2016** > I've worked with Donna for more than 15 years, and can't recommend her highly enough! Recently, Donna designed a kitchen cabinet layout, sourced cabinet options, and ordered the cabinetry for a project I was managing. Her expertise, wonderful eye, and professionalism make her a joy to work with. She's a creative problem solver, and has seen it all. The more complicated the job, the more valuable her input. She puts her clients first and helps them create spaces that are personal and meaningful for them. Her assistance to me as a design professional is valuable because she brings well curated vendor relationships, great prices, and her vast experience to my projects. **★★★★★ — dbuchana, July 2016** > Donna is the person we trusted to help design our kitchen. From the time we met, we knew we had the right designer. She took the time to REALLY get to know us and to truly figure out what was important to us - she listened carefully. Her patience was unwavering (this was our first ever renovation) & she was able to offer a fresh perspective if we struggled with a decision. She was constantly on-site, checking in - meeting when it was convenient for us (even on her weekends). It was a privilege to get to work with such a gifted, creative and thoughtful professional and the result of the kitchen is fabulous - we love it everyday! Donna isn't the designer who designed our kitchen, she is our friend who created a beautiful space in our home. **★★★★★ — mlsherman16, July 2016** > Donna did a beautiful renovation of my kitchen. She listened to us and took our ideas to the next level, envisioning the space like we weren't able to. In doing this she doubled the storage space in the kitchen! She helped me think about where I wanted to save and where I wanted to splurge in my budget. Everyone who comes into my house raves about my amazing kitchen. ## Selected projects - [Brentwood Beauty](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brentwood-beauty-pj-vj~1927356) - Location: Brentwood, TN - Photos: 6 - [Top Chef](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/top-chef-pj-vj~1855857) - Location: Nashville, TN - Photos: 4 - [Sweet Dreams](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sweet-dreams-pj-vj~1930676) - Location: Brentwood, TN - Photos: 4 - [Sylvan Park Darling](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sylvan-park-darling-pj-vj~1855423) - Location: Nashville, TN - Photos: 7 - [Green Hills Sophistication](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/green-hills-sophistication-pj-vj~1855983) - Location: Nashville, TN - Photos: 7 - [West Meade Traditional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-meade-traditional-pj-vj~1855568) - Location: Nashville, TN - Photos: 5 - [Design Highlights](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/design-highlights-pj-vj~1855972) - Location: Nashville, TN - Photos: 8 [See all 7 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/donna-gilliam-interiors-pfvwus-pf~2047023502) ## Ideabooks - [Transitional Living Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/155671495/list/transitional-living-rooms) — 1 idea - [Covered Porches](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/109888631/list/covered-porches) — 1 idea - [screen porch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/71530144/list/screen-porch) — 1 idea - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5171235/list/kitchens) — 33 ideas - [bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5675296/list/bathrooms) — 61 ideas - [Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6584405/list/family-room) — 32 ideas - [Bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5813669/list/bedrooms) — 26 ideas - [Gentleman's Closet](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5813643/list/gentleman-s-closet) — 3 ideas - [Interior Finishes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/9464948/list/interior-finishes) — 30 ideas - [Exterior Elevations and Finishes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5673193/list/exterior-elevations-and-finishes) — 29 ideas - [Outdoor Living](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5673564/list/outdoor-living) — 9 ideas [See all 11 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/donnagilliam) ## Community Q&A **Q: Love the design! What color are the cabinets painted?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: They are a dark gray stock color (pigeon) from the cabinet manufacturer Woodland Cabinetry **Q: Where is the spice rack from?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love it! A: Spice rack was built in by cabinet manufacturer - woodland cabinets. **Q: love the shelves** *(in Photo Questions)* can you tell me where the shelves can be purchased or are they custom... and what type of wood they ? I love the brass ends too! A: They were custom maple shelves. The brackets were from Ikea (silver). I had client spray paint them a satin brass. Hope this helps. **Q: Faucet** *(in Photo Questions)* Is the faucet in this picture from Newport brass? Thank you! A: Yes. Model info is in the article. Thx! **Q: Could you pls share the granite color? Thx** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Granite: White Spring **Q: Love the tile! What brand and style is it?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Can be found at Renaissance Bath and Tile - Cosmopolitan Line; Color: Pumice --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-06.*