--- title: "Piperbear Designs — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/piperbear-designs-pfvwus-pf~218841445 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~218841445.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Piperbear Designs" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/86a367f70471f48b_1268-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Anna Maria Island, Florida 28401, United States" latitude: 34.2726 longitude: -77.9633 phone: "(804) 517-0897" website: http:// rating: 4.8 review_count: 16 best_of_houzz_awards: 9 followers: 87 last_updated: 2026-09-23 --- # Piperbear Designs Original Houzz profile: [Piperbear Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/piperbear-designs-pfvwus-pf~218841445) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Anna Maria Island, FL - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (16 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2017–2023), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Locally owned - Weekend consultations ### Typical Job Cost $5,000 - 100,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Piperbear Designs | | Address | Anna Maria Island, Florida 28401, United States | | Phone | (804) 517-0897 | | Website | http:// | | Followers on Houzz | 87 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Piperbear Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/piperbear-designs-pfvwus-pf~218841445) - **Website:** http:// - **Phone:** (804) 517-0897 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2017–2023), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 16 reviews** ### Reviews **★ — HU-802572082, Sept. 2022** > I would not recommend this company.as the owners are not easy to work with. Very disappointed with the owners. **Comment from Piperbear Designs:** > Since you haven't given your name, or any information about your project, we are not able to directly address your concerns or anything about your experience. **★★★★★ — Laura Waite, Oct. 2019** > A tree fell on my house and I took the opportunity to upgrade my 1957 era baths and kitchen along with the other needed repairs. Nicole helped me make smart choices in design, materials, and aesthetics. She has a keen eye for details, understands budgets and makes appropriate choices. She really is great at upgrades that mesh with an older house. She is super responsive and saved me so much time and money. She helped me during a very stressful time make decisions that I love. I highly recommend her for any project. **★★★★★ — HU-453738749, March 2019** > Nicole helped me come up with a space plan for my very distressed kitchen and bathroom in my very distressed Carytown house. She also recommended various trade contractors that we ended up hiring. They all did very good work. Nicole is very professional and easy to work with. **★★★★★ — Jason S., Sept. 2018** > I would give Piperbear six stars if I could! As someone who has personally managed dozens of renovations, I hired Piperbear to ease some of my burden on my most recent project. Instead of just easing that burden, it was completely lifted off my shoulders, and I could not possibly be happier with the results. In fact, I was so pleased that I advised Piperbear to charge twice as much as what I paid them, because they're worth every penny. **Comment from Piperbear Designs:** > Jason - it was such a pleasure working with you on your renovation! Thank you for the opportunity. **★★★★★ — HU-517954312, Aug. 2018** > Great and responsive company with great ideas! I was having a hard time with my kitchen layout and she gave me 2 ideas and designs to work with! Nicole is very personable and I enjoyed our communication. I look forward to working her again! **★★★★★ — Lauren Snellings, June 2018** > Nicole was an amazing help with renovating our new house in the Short Pump area. We needed some design advice on colors, light fixtures, and layout. She is extremely knowledgeable and has quite an eye for detail. She is also super responsive and can recommend just about anyone for your renovation needs. Truly a pleasure to work with! **★★★★★ — Chelsey Turley, May 2018** > This winter Piperbear helped us with a duplex renovation in Cary Town. We are first time rental/investment property owners and bought a serious fixer upper with a practically nonexistent kitchen. We were working with super limited space (welcome to historic homes lol) and we needed someone seriously creative to design a functional layout for the kitchen & laundry room. We met with quite a few designers before starting our project- Nicole/Piperbear was the only designer we met with that just simply understood our vision and what we were trying to accomplish as not only owners but also as investors. Nicole created a design that allowed us to maximize our small space and accomplish all of our goals. Throughout the project, Nicole was SUPER proactive and organized. Always on top of things. In addition to her design skills, she is an amazing project manager. Piperbear connected us with the most amazing contractor, HVAC, plumber, electrician & granite company- all within our discussed budget. Nicole was a scheduling superstar and kept everyone organized and on track so that we could finish our project on schedule. We couldn’t have done it without Nicole/Piperbear, she is worth EVERY PENNY (and admittedly probably a lot more). Thank you for everything Piperbear, we love our new kitchen! **Comment from Piperbear Designs:** > Thank you so much Chelsey for sharing your experience. It was a pleasure working with you. **★★★★★ — Annette Horner, March 2018** > I was fortunate to have Piperbear work as a sub-contractor on renovating our 1895 Queen Anne in an old Richmond VA neighborhood. The scope of Piperbear work on the overall project included interior design for the addition of a new HVAC system, re-design and updates to an existing bathroom, creation of a new half bath in a tiny space, re-design of kitchen and utility areas, selection of a palette of colors for the entire home, a lighting plan and selection of lighting throughout, selection and purchase of plumbing fixtures and granite, and more. Piperbear's Nicole was attentive throughout the 4 -month project. She brought a fresh perspective to updating an older home for modern living. She had excellent planning and coordinating skills and worked extremely well with our contractor and other sub-contractors. She worked online with me nights and weekends to meet deadlines for ordering and installing new fixtures. She was on-site whenever needed to meet with contractors and to advise me or the workers. She is an excellent source of referral sources for home products and services. Overall, her services saved us time, money, and frustration on our project. Our contract with Piperbear was clear and simple, with easy to monitor milestones -- a very high level of professional service! I highly recommend Piperbear! **★★★★★ — Dana Millner, Sept. 2017** > Nicole was a lifesaver in helping us through our kitchen renovations. She was extremely professional, thorough, and accessible throughout the process. Her design ideas were very creative and were right on par with our vision. We could not have asked for more and are beyond happy with the finished product. I would highly recommend her! **Comment from Piperbear Designs:** > Thank you so much for the opportunity to work with you guys! I am so happy with how everything came together with your kitchen, and so glad to hear you love the final results. It's a truly stunning transformation! **★★★★★ — Mina Vucic, Aug. 2017** > We worked with Nicole on our home renovation and I could not have asked for anyone better. She exceeded our expectations in all aspects of her work. She was extremely knowledgeable, had a great eye for design, and most importantly, she took the time to listen to us and understand our vision for our home. In addition, Nicole's communication style was great. She consistently responded to our requests in a timely manner and kept things moving forward. Lastly, she has a contact for just about anything you might need done around the house. All of her recommendations were spot on and cut down on search time. Overall, you can't go wrong with Nicole. I would recommend her to anyone looing for some design help on any renovation project, big or small. **Comment from Piperbear Designs:** > I had so much fun working with you guys! Thank you for the opportunity. **★★★★★ — Jeff Fastige, June 2017** > Nicole and Greg are professionals of the highest caliber. Their projects are tastefully done and their expertise is always evident. We love working with Piperbear ! **Comment from Piperbear Designs:** > Thanks Jeff! We feel the same way about you guys and look forward to working on our next project together. **★★★★★ — Meghan Walker, March 2017** > Nicole from Piperbear Designs created the perfect color scheme for our upstairs renovation. We were moving a master bedroom, creating a nursery, and repainting the entire floor -- and she helped us pick a palette that united our vision while pushing us just the right amount outside our comfort zone. ## Selected projects - [Townhouse Style Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/townhouse-style-apartment-pj-vj~6013674) - Location: Richmond, VA - Photos: 29 - Description: Full renovation of an historic apartment in Richmond's Fan district. Modified kitchen layout and updated space - including new flooring, appliances, countertops, cabinets and tile; updated two bathrooms; changed interior paint color and light fixtures. - [Decorating in Downtown Wilmington](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/decorating-in-downtown-wilmington-pj-vj~5727851) - Location: Wilmington, NC - Photos: 9 - [Downtown Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/downtown-cottage-pj-vj~5832383) - Location: Wilmington, NC - Photos: 14 - Description: The challenge with this project was to create defined spaces in an otherwise completely open layout. The cottage is only 750 square feet. The open beam ceiling helps give an open feel, and creating defined spaces within the open concept gives a cozy feel. - [Modern Renovation of Fan Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-renovation-of-fan-apartment-pj-vj~2129319) - Location: Richmond, VA - Photos: 15 - Description: Piperbear Designs added modern style to the classic architecture of this 1920's Victorian duplex in Richmond's historic Fan District SCOPE OF WORK: - New / upgraded kitchens - new cabinets and granite countertops in the downstairs unit; new appliances and fixtures in the upstairs unit. - New / upgraded bathrooms with ceramic tile and new fixtures - Interior and exterior painting - Designer light fixtures - New high efficiency HVAC system - New fence in backyard - Added off street parking space -… - [Designing Space for Guests](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/designing-space-for-guests-pj-vj~5904349) - Location: Wilmington, NC - Photos: 13 - [Furnishing on Floyd Ave](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/furnishing-on-floyd-ave-pj-vj~5872602) - Location: Richmond, VA - Photos: 22 - Description: Through a harmonious creative connection, Piperbear was approached about hosting a house concert and music vide for the Richmond based band, Rumput. Rumput plays keroncong (a string-band tradition from Indonesia) and produce multimedia performances involving traditional and original music paired with shadow theater comprising elements of American and Indonesian traditions — crankies (scrolling panoramas) and wayang (shadow puppets).who plays keroncong (a string-band tradition from Indonesia). We… - [Custom Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~3993973) - Location: Richmond, VA - Photos: 10 - Description: Cabinets by Radhaus Kabinets https://www.radhausllc.com/ - [Updating a Historic Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/updating-a-historic-home-pj-vj~5255725) - Location: Richmond, VA - Photos: 18 - Description: This house needed some updating prior to being listed for sale - we started with interior and exterior color selection and painting, and a whole house lighting plan to swap out all light fixtures; we also did a full renovation of the Master Bathroom. And of course we refinished the STUNNING heart pine floors. There is nothing like refinished wood to make a historic house feel brand new. - [Condo-Style Apartments](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/condo-style-apartments-pj-vj~2850809) - Location: Richmond, VA - Photos: 23 - Description: The challenge with renovating four apartments at once in the same building with the same layout is giving them each a unique feel. We achieve this goal by using different colors, different cabinet hardware, and different light fixtures to give each unit a cohesive feel that sets it apart from its neighboring units. - [Richmond Fan District 4 Unit Apartment Makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/richmond-fan-district-4-unit-apartment-makeover-pj-vj~2555895) - Location: Richmond, VA - Photos: 32 - Description: About this project: Originally a single family home, this four unit apartment building was broken up in a way that each apartment has a different layout. The challenge for Piperbear Designs was how to reimagine each space to conform with the needs of the modern tenant – while also adding design flourishes that will make each unit feel special. Located on historic West Grace in Richmond, Virginia, the property is surrounded by a mix of attractive single family homes and small historic apartment b… - [Single Family Home Turned Duplex](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/single-family-home-turned-duplex-pj-vj~2772964) - Location: Richmond, VA - Photos: 26 - [Classic Cape Redefined](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-cape-redefined-pj-vj~1089301) - Location: Richmond, VA - Photos: 14 - Description: Purchased by Piperbear in 2012 from the original owners, this 1950s Cape Cod needed a complete stylistic makeover. The wall between the kitchen and dining room was mostly removed, and the kitchen was redone with a new layout, granite countertops and new appliances; the downstairs bathroom was updated with new fixtures and period appropriate black and white hexagon tile. Upstairs, 220 feet of square footage was added by raising the roof and pushing into the dormers, creating a new full bathroom a… - [Recreating Historic Character](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/recreating-historic-character-pj-vj~1125236) - Location: Richmond, VA - Photos: 18 - Description: This house had been stripped of all its historic character during a renovation in the early 2000s. Our goal was to restore the charm expected in the details of a Church Hill home, while creating an interior layout for the modern lifestyle. SCOPE OF WORK - Widened interior downstairs doorways to create more open layout and flow - Opened partial wall between kitchen and dining room to create pass through for easy entertaining - Exposed existing brick chimneys and added reclaimed wood mantle - Adde… - [Historic Victorian Triplex](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-victorian-triplex-pj-vj~2065405) - Location: Richmond, VA - Photos: 11 - Description: Piperbear Designs helped restore this 1908 Victorian triplex located on the vibrant West Grace St section of Richmond's Fan District SCOPE OF WORK - New / upgraded kitchens with new cabinets, new tile, and granite countertops - New / upgraded bathrooms with new tile and fixtures - Complete renovation of 2-level exterior rear porch - Interior painting of all units - Designer light fixtures and ceiling fans - Buffed hardwood floors - New air conditioning systems (3) for high efficiency - Updated b… - [Restoration of Church Hill Victorian](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/restoration-of-church-hill-victorian-pj-vj~2065516) - Location: Richmond, VA - Photos: 39 - Description: Located in Church Hill, Richmond’s oldest neighborhood, this very early 1900s Victorian had tons of historical details, but the house itself had been neglected (badly!). The home had two major renovation periods – one in 1950’s, and then again in the 1980s’s, which covered over or disrupted the original aesthetics of the house (think open ductwork, framing and drywall obscuring the beautiful mantels and moldings, and the hot water heater taking up valuable kitchen space). Our Piperbear team had… - [Maximizing Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/maximizing-space-pj-vj~2065439) - Location: Richmond, VA - Photos: 11 - Description: Purchased in 2014 as a maintenance deferred property with only one rentable apartment, Piperbear Designs completed a full scale renovation of the upstairs unit, painted the exterior, and upgraded the heating and cooling to a dual zone high efficiency system to help save the tenants in utility costs. We were able to immediately raise rents by 60% in the upstairs unit. SCOPE OF WORK - New kitchen with new cabinets, granite countertops and new stainless steel appliances - New bathroom with footprin… - [Modern Interior and Landscaping](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-interior-and-landscaping-pj-vj~2065448) - Location: Richmond, VA - Photos: 10 - [Furnished Condo-style apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/furnished-condo-style-apartment-pj-vj~4570754) - Location: Richmond, VA - Photos: 37 - [Modernizing the American Foursquare](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modernizing-the-american-foursquare-pj-vj~843586) - Location: Richmond, VA - Photos: 17 - Description: This American Foursquare built in the early 1900’s needed a complete restoration. The back two story porch was rotten from years of neglect and needed to be torn down and completely rebuilt. Inside, the kitchen and bathrooms needed full renovations, and the trunk room was turned into the master bath in order to create a true master suite. Piperbear also handled the staging and assisted with the marketing of the property. SCOPE OF WORK - New kitchen (new cabinets, ceramic tile floor, granite coun… - [Construction in the Country](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/construction-in-the-country-pj-vj~2065477) - Location: Manakin-Sabot, VA - Photos: 12 - Description: Split foyer home in quiet country subdivision needed a complete updating of kitchen and 3 bathrooms. 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A: Wall color is Sherwin Williams “repose gray”. (SW7015). One of my favorites for historic home interiors. **Q: what material is countertop** *(in Photo Questions)* Is it quartz A: It’s granite **Q: Love the lights in the renovation!** *(in Photo Questions)* Where did you source them from please? In particular the wood (round) chandelier/pendant and the industrial bathroom cavity lighting..thank you! Jennifer A: The natural wood chandelier came from Shades of Light in Richmond, VA - here's a link to their current offering of a similar item: https://www.shadesoflight.com/products/natural-maple-wood-shade-convertible-pendant **Q: What is the blue paint color on the fireplace?** *(in Photo Questions)* Brand and color plz A: Sherwin Williams "Sea Serpent" - SW 7615 in flat finish **Q: What are the countertops?** *(in Photo Questions)* Interested in the material used on the counters A: The countertops are Quartz **Q: Love the fan,...can you tell us who makes it? Thanks** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It's a Harbor Breeze "Newbern" from Lowes https://www.lowes.com/pd/Harbor-Breeze-Newbern-52-in-Brushed-Nickel-Indoor-Ceiling-Fan-with-Light-Kit-5-blade/1000447203 --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*