--- title: "Paul Bethel Design — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/paul-bethel-design-pfvwus-pf~2116420456 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2116420456.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Paul Bethel Design" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/1f43cd15002c62c8_1608-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Richmond, Virginia 23224, United States" latitude: 37.4955 longitude: -77.471 phone: "(804) 539-7529" website: https://paulbetheldesign.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 3 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 6 last_updated: 2026-08-16 --- # Paul Bethel Design Original Houzz profile: [Paul Bethel Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/paul-bethel-design-pfvwus-pf~2116420456) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Richmond, VA - **Serves:** Chesterfield, Richmond, Tuckahoe, Charlottesville, Mechanicsville, Short Pump, Chester, Midlothian, Laurel, Bon Air, East Highland Park, Highland Springs, Glen Allen, Brandermill, Lakeside, Henrico, Dumbarton, Bellwood, Montrose, Ashland, Sandston, Bensley, Chamberlayne, Chesterfield Court House, Rose Glen, Northern Virginia, University Of Richmond - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2024), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - 100 Ideabook Saves - Locally owned - Offers Custom Work - 19 years in business Paul Bethel Design began sometime in 2002 between freelance commissions and graduate school with the desire to be involved in different kinds of projects from the inside to the outside. As project and construction management positions became available, so did opportunities to learn from contractors, architects and engineers. Today, collaborating with potters, metal, wood and furniture fabricators, painters, artists and designers alike makes the experience more enriching and more fun. An adherence to the client’s program, sustainability, research, economy, and an honest use of materials are just a few of the important factors in determining a successful design. Building successful relationships remains a constant goal. From consultation and space planning, to furnishings, color and lighting design, to management and turn-key solutions, Paul Bethel Design offers interior and exterior design and implementation for the residential, commercial, and corporate professions. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Lighting Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Built-ins - Floor Plans - Project Management - Entry Design - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Furniture - Playroom Design - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - House Plans - Custom Home Bars - Art Selection - Closet Design - Universal Design - 3D Rendering - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Walk-in Closets - Sunroom Design & Construction - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Sustainable Design - Custom Pantries - Drafting - Holiday Decorating - Custom Table - Handicap-Accessible Design - Green Building - Energy-Efficient Homes - Attic Conversion - Decluttering - Historic Building Conservation - Feng Shui Design - Garage Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Bicycle Storage - Home Office Design ### Areas Served - Chesterfield - Richmond - Tuckahoe - Charlottesville - Mechanicsville - Short Pump - Chester - Midlothian - Laurel - Bon Air - East Highland Park - Highland Springs - Glen Allen - Brandermill - Lakeside - Henrico - Dumbarton - Bellwood - Montrose - Ashland - Sandston - Bensley - Chamberlayne - Chesterfield Court House - Rose Glen - Northern Virginia - University Of Richmond ### Typical Job Cost $15,000 - 200,000 Consultation; set fee; hourly; per project. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Paul Bethel Design | | Address | Richmond, Virginia 23224, United States | | Phone | (804) 539-7529 | | Website | https://paulbetheldesign.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 6 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/paulbetheldesign/ - Blog — http://paulbetheldesign.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Paul Bethel Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/paul-bethel-design-pfvwus-pf~2116420456) - **Website:** https://paulbetheldesign.com/ - **Phone:** (804) 539-7529 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2024), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 3 reviews **★★★★★ — L Lee Arthur, Aug. 2023** > Paul Bethel was a wonderful professional designer to work with on my bathroom renovation. I hired him to take and old 1973 half bath , and create a full modern bathroom with a claw tub in it. He expertly listened to my thoughts on what I wanted it to be, and it turned out better than I could have ever dreamed. We both comprised on some items which was an excellent partnership. Paul was so detailed in every aspect of this project. I was so confident in his getting it done, I went on vacation part of the time while it was being renovated. His navigation through the contractor selection process was invaluable to me. If I have other projects to do in this home, Paul will be the designer I will go to do it! **★★★★★ — Joyce Foster, Oct. 2022** > Paul is a very talented designer. He and I collaborated on the design of my kitchen renovation and I was very pleased with the relationship that evolved. I would recommend him to anyone looking for an interior designer that is knowledgeable, creative and attentive. His knowledge of the kitchen design industry is what drew me to work with him and his familiarity with all the elements needed to design a total kitchen helped tremendously in making selections and decisions. Being a designer myself, I was searching for someone with a residential design background that could work with me in developing a beautiful, yet functional design and would provide a thorough and detailed set of drawings that would be sent to multiple contractors for bids on the work. All has worked well and I am currently awaiting the beginning of construction. I am very happy!! **★★★★★ — lynnklanchar, Oct. 2022** > Paul guided us perfectly through the process of renovating a kitchen in 2018 and a loft addition in 2019 in our city condo. We are using his services again in 2022 to design the enty/hallway area for improved continuity and storage along with a redo of our master bathroom. Paul's work is top notch and very professional with his excellent design style. He negotiates obstacles that may arise in a calm manner. It is truly a partnership when you hire Paul. He listens to your needs, your likes and dislikes. He is nonjudgemental about your taste and so the process becomes fun, supportive, and educational. I really appreciate learning about design concepts and principles by working with Paul. The outcome of our kitchen and loft is stunning! I love the large island with a curved edge and mix of tile on the floor with the wood and the pendant lighting he recommended and designed. We get compliments all the time from our friends, family, and neighbors! ## Selected projects - [Transitional Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-kitchen-pj-vj~6532794) - Location: Richmond, VA - Photos: 25 - Description: Located a stone’s throw from the James River near Cherokee Road in Richmond, Virginia, this 2,500 sq. ft. two-story home had its original kitchen, dining room, and living room walls demolished to create an open plan. Although empty-nesters, the couple have a large family and often host big get-togethers where the large public space offers ample room for socializing and a la carte style dining. Dishes are set out on the big island, folks can cue up in a line, and seating occurs either at the dini… - [Zen Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/zen-bathroom-pj-vj~6532783) - Location: Richmond, VA - Photos: 10 - Description: Located in a quiet neighborhood, this master bath like many originally had a tiny stall shower and an unused, huge jetted tub. Important goals were omitting the tub in favor of a generous shower with a bench and installing a closet for him, along with the ability to close the toilet compartment. The existing double sink vanity was revised in favor of full-height base cabinets and a dedicated make-up station for her. The finishes speak to natural elements, such as wood, stone, sand, and water and… - [Rancher Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rancher-kitchen-pj-vj~6532817) - Location: Richmond, VA - Photos: 14 - Description: This rancher kitchen renovation resides on Richmond’s Southside in Chesterfield County, in a community of 1960’s-built ranch houses. With the original framed-in-place kitchen cabinetry, a tired countertop, and the need for more storage, the kitchen was renovated and the wall between the kitchen and living room was removed for more natural light and better flow. Extending the base cabinets, a new floor-to-ceiling storage cabinet with a section of quartz countertop, and a new storage bench provide… - [Shenandoah Valley Cabin](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shenandoah-valley-cabin-pj-vj~6532750) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: Situated on the eastern side of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley at an altitude of approximately 3,300 feet, this 760 square foot cabin includes a 516 square foot deck and small screened porch. Built in 2014 and 2015, the cabin is oriented northerly toward the valley with views of Massanutten Mountain, Skyline Drive, and the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park just minutes away. The cabin has one private bedroom, a small loft, and a sleeper sofa in the compact living room for different ove… - [Holly Lawn Patio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/holly-lawn-patio-pj-vj~6532773) - Location: Richmond, VA - Photos: 14 - Description: Paul Bethel Design was honored to participate in the 2018 Richmond Symphony and Orchestra League’s bi-annual Designer House at Holly Lawn in Richmond, Virginia’s northside Bellvue neighborhood. Several designers created spaces inside and outside the home and PBD’s space was the rear, sunken brick patio–once home to the Richmond Council of Garden Clubs. For the design, PBD displayed contemporary furnishings, bright colors and vivid lighting, multiple textures, a large blue shade sail and an open… - [Loft Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/loft-kitchen-pj-vj~6532810) - Location: Richmond, VA - Photos: 8 - Description: Located in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia in the former Nolde Bakery, this small kitchen project addressed an inefficient kitchen layout by removing the base cabinet peninsula in favor of a large central island with a sink, dishwasher, a trash and recycling drawer, additional storage and seating for four people. The kitchen’s previous design created an ambiguous space in the center of the kitchen and the clients—a wife and husband who met later in their lives, and downsized t… - [West Grace St Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-grace-st-kitchen-pj-vj~6532805) - Location: Richmond, VA - Photos: 3 - Description: Kitchen renovation with the removal of interior walls and installation of new ceiling beams for a growing family in the west of the Boulevard in Richmond, VA. Two-tone cabinets; transitional style, granite countertops, and a lot of storage. - [Transitional Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-bathroom-pj-vj~6532787) - Location: Richmond, VA - Photos: 5 - Description: This master bath renovation resides in Charter Woods, in Midlothian, Virginia. Originally a product of 90’s thinking with a tiny stall shower and a big jetted tub, the new design features a larger glass-walled shower with a bench seat and a new non-jetted tub for the couple’s three boys. New tile, bath, shower, and vanity fixtures update the space as the new cabinetry echoes the couple’s existing bedroom furniture. The 36-inch height sink cabinet brings the bathroom into the 21st century and the… - [Exterior Design Work](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exterior-design-work-pj-vj~6532758) - Location: Richmond, VA - Photos: 20 - Description: Various exterior design work completed by Paul Bethel. We work with various partners to complete your project. From custom decks and patios to screened porches and custom landscape structures, we've got you covered! [See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/paul-bethel-design-pfvwus-pf~2116420456) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-16.*