--- title: "Nicole Norris Design Studio, Inc. — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/nicole-norris-design-studio-inc-pfvwus-pf~2113975804 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2113975804.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Nicole Norris Design Studio, Inc." category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7063907002e946e8_0489-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "466 N. Guignard Dr., Sumter, South Carolina 29150, United States" latitude: 33.9137 longitude: -80.3542 phone: "(803) 773-8083" website: http://nicolenorrisdesign.com rating: 5 review_count: 14 best_of_houzz_awards: 8 followers: 421 last_updated: 2026-08-16 --- # Nicole Norris Design Studio, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Nicole Norris Design Studio, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/nicole-norris-design-studio-inc-pfvwus-pf~2113975804) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Sumter, SC - **Serves:** Columbia, Sumter, Dalzell, Cherryvale, Lakewood, Wedgefield, Privateer, South Sumter, Wedgewood, Cane Savannah, Oakland, East Sumter, Millwood, Mayesville, Oswego, Mulberry, Shaw A F B - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (14 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2015–2021), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves Here at Nicole Norris Design Studio we strive to design spaces that ultimately are a perfect reflection of you. As a nationally certified interior designer with 20+ years of quality experience, I’ve gained the knowledge and skills to handle a multitude of projects. This, along with my history of traveling and living abroad, allows me to bring cultivated and vibrant designs to the table. Color is a passion of mine! NNDS, Inc. is a professional design firm with my team of designers boasting over 30 years of combined experience. We have a studio and retail space in Sumter, South Carolina as well as a studio space in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Our focus is in residential design as well as small commercial spaces. My firm strives to deliver exceptional and functional work in a beautiful and innovative way. I’d love the opportunity to meet with you to determine your unique design style and make your dream home a reality. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Floor Plans - Space Planning - Site Preparation ### Areas Served - Columbia - Sumter - Dalzell - Cherryvale - Lakewood - Wedgefield - Privateer - South Sumter - Wedgewood - Cane Savannah - Oakland - East Sumter - Millwood - Mayesville - Oswego - Mulberry - Shaw A F B ### Typical Job Cost Hourly plus travel and expenses ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Nicole Norris Design Studio, Inc. | | Address | 466 N. Guignard Dr., Sumter, South Carolina 29150, United States | | Phone | (803) 773-8083 | | Website | http://nicolenorrisdesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 421 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/NicoleNorrisDesignStudioInc - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/profile/preview?locale=en\_US&trk=prof-0-sb-preview-primary-button ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Nicole Norris Design Studio, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/nicole-norris-design-studio-inc-pfvwus-pf~2113975804) - **Website:** http://nicolenorrisdesign.com - **Phone:** (803) 773-8083 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - ASID, NCIDQ, ASID Carolinas Dora Gray Award 2014; Excellence in Design First Place for Kitchen category and Bath category 2014; Honorable Mention 2014; First Place and Honorable Mention 2013, three Honorable Mentions in 2012; ASID Carolinas Presidential Citation 2012 and 2013 - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2015–2021), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) - [ASID Carolinas](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/asid-carolinas-pfvwus-pf~1292597357) - [NCIDQ Examination](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncidq-examination-pfvwus-pf~882083937) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 14 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — User, March 2019** > Nicole was such pleasure to work with recently on a project in Sumter S.C. We finished a set of cabinets to have an old world look and painted a hallway in our glacé finish. She is very professional creative and we a looking forward to doing more projects with her. **★★★★★ — Nick Muszynski, May 2018** > We made an appointment with Nicole Norris Design Studio to help with renovating our kitchen. We sat down with Mary Kathryn Hulme to give her our ideas and she scheduled a visit to see our current kitchen. Within a few weeks she had a number of good designs and color ideas that were within our budget. The effort quickly moved forward and the outcome was beautiful and timeless! The colors, stone counter top type/color, cabinet details, etc., were all spot on....her painters and tile experts were the best we have ever encountered! Thank you Mary Kathryn, can't wait to start our Master Bath! **★★★★★ — Elizabeth Antonetti, May 2018** > I hired Nicole on a recommendation from a friend and was not disappointed! Super easy to work with, and I am difficult. She worked with my taste and budget. She did a great job within the parameters she had. Everyone who has seen the finished product has loved it. She has a great eye for colors and visualizing the finished product. **★★★★★ — krisluns, May 2018** > We were extremely pleased with Nicole Norris Design Studio! We did a complete kitchen renovation and Nicole came up with a brilliant design that was exactly what we were looking for. She listened to and met our needs and wants. She took our tastes into account and provided great ideas and products that worked perfectly. She was very easy to work with and very responsive and prompt. We would definitely recommend Nicole Norris Design Studio for any remodeling project. **★★★★★ — Kay Rhoads, Nov. 2016** > I have worked with Nicole Norris and her staff for many years and have always had a wonderful experience. They professional and cooperative and willing to listen to my ideas. Nicole herself is one of the most talented young design professionals in the field today. I'll never use anyone else. **★★★★★ — gingerjones810, Nov. 2016** > Nicole has designed for me for over twenty years and in two homes. She and her staff are fun to work with and very professional. She has a great grasp on the classic, traditional styles of the past but is always current and even ahead of the times so that her designs stay fresh and timeless. **★★★★★ — Katy Yahr, Nov. 2016** > Nicole was great. She has excellent taste & was very easy to work with. She listened to my needs & was really great about addressing those needs & not pushing beyond. I'll definitely refer to her & use her for future projects! **★★★★★ — HU-172042, May 2016** > Wonderful experience with this company! Professional yet personal. Amazing what they were able to do for my dining room. We live in an older home and I love the way Randy was able to make it new and fresh. Will definitely be using them again for other spaces in our house. **★★★★★ — Duval B. Acker, Realtor, ABR, SRES - ASID, CMKBD, Sept. 2015** > Nicole is a marvelous Designer! We've collaborated on several bathrooms, and our clients have loved - repeat LOVED - the results. She has a gift for choosing the unusual, the remarkable and the understated in materials and products, resulting in finished rooms that are not the usual fare. I also love her flexibility in working with existing homes, adjacent rooms, unusual requests. **★★★★★ — Carla Young, Sept. 2015** > We have been working with Nicole Norris as our interior designer (and friend) throughout the process of building our new retirement home in 2010/2011 and then building a significant addition in 2014. Our home has over 5000 square feet, large porches and an outdoor kitchen, 2 garages with storage areas and workshop. We already had many items which included mostly Chinese and Japanese antique furniture, art, many antique Persian carpets, and antique porcelain and decorative pieces acquired during our worldwide travels. Nicole provided her expertise and experience to integrate our style with both of our loves of color. Her selections of wall color added the perfect backdrop to all that we were planning. We worked together to determine floor stain, furniture and art placement, fireplace, kitchen and bath design including tile, granite and marble selections, and outdoor bluestone patio design. We acquired new items of furniture, art and rugs to complement and complete our new home with a Southern and Asian flair. Now, in 2015, the process continues as we update some of our existing art, furniture and accessories. I could not mention all the value Nicole adds in this short paragraph, but I think you get the idea of her professionalism, knowledge and outstanding results. Nicole is a pleasure to work with because she immediately understands the life style we are looking for and is able to provide the design while steering me away from mistakes that I might have made without her expertise. A true professional and a great person! Thank you Nicole. **★★★★★ — Amy Watford, June 2015** > I have had a wonderful experience with Nicole Norris Design Studio. Nicole and her team have designed rooms in our home ranging from bedrooms to living and dining areas. Additionally, they have designed and supervisied the remodeling of our kitchen and bathroom. I have always appreciated their amazing designs, attention to detail and willingness to work within our budget. I love that we have a home that is not only beautiful, but also a comfortable space for our whole family. **★★★★★ — bethdabbs, March 2015** > Nicole and her team were a dream come true. I knew going into building my new home that I was going to need an enormous amount of help, from the floor plans, colors, furniture to the accessories. I basically turned everything over to them. What an amazing, awesome job they did. I trusted everything they did and was never disappointed. To top it all off, I had a smaller room that was not being used and Nicole designed a dressing room that makes me feel like a princess. I am so blessed to have met Nicole! When I walk into my home I can't help but smile at its beauty. Beth Dabbs ## Selected projects - [Oakbrooke Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oakbrooke-residence-pj-vj~2395664) - Location: Sumter, SC - Photos: 7 - [Baker Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/baker-residence-pj-vj~632134) - Location: Sumter, SC - Photos: 27 - [Bibliotheque](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bibliotheque-pj-vj~444763) - Location: Columbia, SC - Photos: 9 - Description: This project transformed a guest room into a library, suitable for both studying in and housing a collection of books. - [Dabbs Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dabbs-residence-pj-vj~444689) - Location: Sumter, SC - Photos: 14 - Description: This new construction project involved the designer from start to finish. - [Folse Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/folse-residence-pj-vj~982090) - Location: Charleston, SC - Photos: 6 - Description: This stunning Awendaw home was completely designed from the floor plans to the furniture! Traditional elements are balanced with warm textures and splashes of color throughout. - [Hudson Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hudson-home-pj-vj~444828) - Location: Sumter, SC - Photos: 12 - Description: \*ASID Carolina's First Place Kitchen & First Place Bath Design\* This project involved updating up an older home to fit the owner’s needs and style, which required a complete gutting of the kitchen and master bath. The designers were involved in all aspects of the design which included space planning, fully detailed cabinet design and drawings, lighting design and specification, specifying finish materials and furnishings. - [Gristmill Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gristmill-residence-pj-vj~1100202) - Location: Sumter, SC - Photos: 66 - Description: As featured in "Room of the Day - Dining Room Surprise" Houzz article. http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/49113374/list/Room-of-the-Day--Dining-Room-Surprise Southern style home located on a millpond that boasts eclectic artwork and vibrant colors. - [Palmer Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palmer-residence-pj-vj~880837) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Jones Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jones-residence-pj-vj~444791) - Location: Sumter, SC - Photos: 12 - [Creekside Baths](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/creekside-baths-pj-vj~982291) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: Renovated Master & Kids Bath - [Pawley's Island Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pawley-s-island-beach-house-pj-vj~580009) - Location: Pawleys Island, SC - Photos: 17 - [Shuler Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shuler-residence-pj-vj~450548) - Location: Charleston, SC - Photos: 4 - Description: Remodel of a home in the Old Village, Mt. Pleasant, SC - [Tradd Circle Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tradd-circle-residence-pj-vj~437807) - Location: Sumter, SC - Photos: 18 - Description: \*ASID Carolina's First Place for a Singular Space - Dressing Room\* -This project involved transforming spare bedrooms into a new master suite and a separate dressing room for the owner of a Charleston single-house style home. - [Young Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/young-residence-pj-vj~920798) - Location: Sumter, SC - Photos: 15 - Description: This was a new construction project where the designer was involved from concept to completion, including the installation of all furnishings and accessories. - [Young Residence Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/young-residence-addition-pj-vj~2072612) - Location: Sumter, SC - Photos: 14 - [Calhoun Street Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/calhoun-street-residence-pj-vj~1765658) - Location: Sumter, SC - Photos: 15 - Description: An early 1900's house with a cozy library and renovated kitchen and master suite. - [Yuma Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/yuma-kitchen-pj-vj~1662800) - Location: Charleston, SC - Photos: 5 - Description: A sleek and beautiful transitional-styled kitchen complete with faux wood tile floors, aqua glass subway tile and banquette style eating nook. - [Pierce Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pierce-residence-pj-vj~1350187) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Based in Mt. Pleasant this beautiful home features a remodeled kitchen & butlers pantry. Being world travelers the owners have picked up many unique pieces of furniture, art and accessories which are incorporated into each room. The perfect mix of traditional, modern and color. - [Blakeney Baths](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blakeney-baths-pj-vj~982190) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: A new construction home featuring a luxurious master bath & a sophisticated girls bath. - [Posnanski Residence Mt. Pleasant](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/posnanski-residence-mt-pleasant-pj-vj~4063059) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 [See all 20 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/nicole-norris-design-studio-inc-pfvwus-pf~2113975804) ## Ideabooks - [NN Likes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105267381/list/nn-likes) — 8 ideas - [Hyatt](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/102721763/list/hyatt) — 2 ideas - [posnanski](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/81863072/list/posnanski) — 4 ideas - [Freeland](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/81050637/list/freeland) — 7 ideas - [Alan](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80686637/list/alan) — 21 ideas - [Outdoor Living](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68607968/list/outdoor-living) — 5 ideas - [NNDS, Inc.'s Living Room Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53442857/list/nnds-inc-s-living-room-ideas) — 28 ideas - [NNDS, Inc. Dining Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53442682/list/nnds-inc-dining-ideas) — 19 ideas - [NNDS, Inc. Dressing Room Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53441968/list/nnds-inc-dressing-room-ideas) — 26 ideas - [NNDS, Inc. Kitchen Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53441783/list/nnds-inc-kitchen-ideas) — 29 ideas - [NNDS, Inc. Bath Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53441541/list/nnds-inc-bath-ideas) — 35 ideas [See all 11 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/nicolefolsenorris) ## Community Q&A **Q: I love this wall paper, where did you get it?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hey! We carry this paper at Nicole Norris Design Studio, give us a call at 803-773-8083, thank you! **Q: What are dimensions of kitchen? Thank you.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi! I will have to look back to get the dimensions and let you know. Thanks! **Q: Lighting** *(in Photo Questions)* Where is the lighting over the island and breakfast room table from?? I love it! A: Crystorama **Q: Dimensions** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you pls tell me the dimensions of this room? thanks! A: Hey! I will have to look that up for you and get back to you. Thanks! **Q: Awesome Rug** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please share the vendor. A: Hey! Let me look back and see who the vendor was, thanks! **Q: Interior Designer ?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello! Would you be willing to divulge the identity of your interior designer, please? Thank you! A: Hi! The interior Designer on this project was Nicole Norris from Nicole Norris Design Studio. Please contact us at 803-773-8083 for any questions! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-16.*