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address: "Boston, Massachusetts, United States"
latitude: 42.3492
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rating: 5
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# Karin Howe Design

Original Houzz profile: [Karin Howe Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/karin-howe-design-pfvwus-pf~2080886345)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Boston, MA
- **Serves:** Boston, Cape Cod, Cambridge, Newton, Somerville, Brookline, Arlington, Beverly, Lexington, South Boston, Melrose, Wellesley, Milton, Belmont, Wakefield, Hingham, Winchester, Marblehead, Lynnfield, Weston, Charlestown, Auburndale, Chestnut Hill, Newton Center, Newton Highlands, Newton Upper Falls, North Shore, Rye New Hampshire, South Shore
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 100 Ideabook Saves

Full service interior design studio

Boston based Interior Designer for traditional, modern and transitional styles.

Karin Howe Design is a full service Residential Interior Design firm.  With over twenty years of design experience, Karin has created homes that tailor to the clients needs and functions.  We can provide an array of services. We work in Boston, North Shore, South Shore and beyond.

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Kitchen Design
- Bathroom Design
- Bedroom Design
- Living Room Design
- Color Consulting
- Space Planning
- Furniture Selection
- Kids Bedroom Design
- Dining Room Design
- Home Office Design & Construction
- Entry Design
- Floor Plans
- Playroom Design
- Project Management
- Custom Furniture
- Laundry Room Design
- Mudroom Design
- Nursery Design
- Custom Blinds & Shades
- Art Selection
- Closet Design
- Basement Design
- Custom Rugs
- Downsizing
- Holiday Decorating
- Kitchen Remodeling

### Areas Served

- Boston
- Cape Cod
- Cambridge
- Newton
- Somerville
- Brookline
- Arlington
- Beverly
- Lexington
- South Boston
- Melrose
- Wellesley
- Milton
- Belmont
- Wakefield
- Hingham
- Winchester
- Marblehead
- Lynnfield
- Weston
- Charlestown
- Auburndale
- Chestnut Hill
- Newton Center
- Newton Highlands
- Newton Upper Falls
- North Shore
- Rye New Hampshire
- South Shore

### Typical Job Cost

$20,000 - 500,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Karin Howe Design |
| Address | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Phone | (617) 571-4515 |
| Website | http://www.karinhowedesign.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 26 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — Karin Howe Design
- Blog — karin@karinhowedesign.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Karin Howe Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/karin-howe-design-pfvwus-pf~2080886345)
- **Website:** http://www.karinhowedesign.com
- **Phone:** (617) 571-4515

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews**

### All 6 reviews

**★★★★★ — Kate Boyle, March 2018**

> Karin Howe is a jewel of an interior designer! She has a great sense of style, is able to transition easily between traditional to modern sensibilities and is always willing to collaborate with her clients. She listens intently and never put her own design desires before her client’s design needs. Karin is a true find and understands space, color and flow and effortlessly combines these elements to create beautiful rooms and enviable vignettes.
>
> Not only is Karin at top-notch designer but she is a top-notch person and a joy to be around. After going through the design process with Karin I am thrilled with the results and happy to call Karin both my designer and my friend.
>
> I would recommend Karin unequivocally and without hesitation to anyone looking for assistance with their interior design on both big and small projects.

**★★★★★ — cassandra\_frangos, March 2018**

> Karin worked so collaboratively with me to understand my style and created a beautiful design. She presented a few options that she really researched and made the process fun and easy. She has lots of great ideas and knows the places to get the best pieces that worked in my space. I would highly recommend working with her.

**★★★★★ — Diane Murphy Interiors, LLC., Feb. 2017**

> I had the pleasure of working with Karen for 12 plus years at a top design firm in the Boston area.
> She is incredibly talented, creative, knowledgeable and organized!  She brings a wealth of experience and know how to each project she works on.  All of those qualities coupled with her impeccable taste and design sense make her an exceptional interior designer.  Go Karen!!

**★★★★★ — Julie Murphy, Feb. 2017**

> Karin has been a wonderful designer to work with.  I have fabricated her custom window treatments and other soft furnishings for the homes she designs.  She is confident, a great communicator, and has a great eye for design.

**★★★★★ — john marsoobian, Feb. 2017**

> We've worked with karin for many years and she's very well organized and really helps with the decisions on a project.

**★★★★★ — Lauren Holleran, Feb. 2017**

> Karin is terrific to work with. We have hired her a couple of times, and had a defined budget each time. She was creative with how she recommended we use our budget. For example, she found us a fantastic chandelier that was very reasonably priced, which gave us the money to get the foyer rug we wanted. Karin has a great eye and even makes the process fun!

## Selected projects

- [Boston Massachusetts](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boston-massachusetts-pj-vj~6130998)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Andover Massachusetts](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/andover-massachusetts-pj-vj~6130976)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Wellesley Massachusetts](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wellesley-massachusetts-pj-vj~6113105)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Melrose, Ma](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/melrose-ma-pj-vj~2752880)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Newton Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/newton-residence-pj-vj~2320473)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [South Boston Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-boston-residence-pj-vj~2320453)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Cambridge Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cambridge-residence-pj-vj~488338)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7

[See all 7 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/karin-howe-design-pfvwus-pf~2080886345)

## Ideabooks

- [Willett](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/111403199/list/willett) — 12 ideas
- [Loft](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/109316363/list/loft) — 4 ideas
- [Irving](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/106724273/list/irving) — 2 ideas
- [M Boucher](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/104668697/list/m-boucher) — 12 ideas
- [Entryway](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/102975887/list/entryway) — 4 ideas
- [mudrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/102845457/list/mudrooms) — 6 ideas
- [Master- Boucher](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/102845005/list/master-boucher) — 16 ideas
- [trim work](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/102901931/list/trim-work) — 5 ideas
- [family room  built in](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/102845540/list/family-room-built-in) — 2 ideas
- [Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/82281471/list/farmhouse) — 24 ideas
- [bedroom wallpaper](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/89803024/list/bedroom-wallpaper) — 5 ideas
- [Mantles](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/88886848/list/mantles) — 14 ideas
- [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/63977591/list/bathrooms) — 24 ideas

[See all 13 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/karinhowedesign)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*