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address: "8864 Norwood Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147, United States"
latitude: 39.9362
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phone: "(267) 259-7627"
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rating: 5
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# Kelly Nelson Designs

Original Houzz profile: [Kelly Nelson Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kelly-nelson-designs-pfvwus-pf~251749508)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Philadelphia, PA
- **Serves:** Philadelphia, Ardmore, Bala Cynwyd, Media, Bryn Mawr, Devon, Wayne, Chestnut Hill, Wynnewood
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (38 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 17 awards (2013–2025), for Design, Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 25,000 Ideabook Saves

We are an interior design firm located in Philadelphia and serving the entire region. We provide all design services from color consultation to construction management.  We have the knowledge, experiences and resources to make your project successful.  Your happiness is our main priority!  

For more information and to read our blog, visit our website kellynelsondesigns.com.

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Kitchen Design
- Bathroom Design
- Living Room Design
- Bedroom Design
- Color Consulting
- Space Planning
- Furniture Selection
- Kids Bedroom Design
- Dining Room Design
- Custom Cabinets
- Lighting Design
- Custom Kitchen Cabinets
- Home Office Design & Construction
- Entry Design
- Design Consultation
- Custom Built-ins
- Floor Plans
- Playroom Design
- Project Management
- Custom Bathroom Vanities
- Custom Furniture
- Laundry Room Design
- Mudroom Design
- Nursery Design
- Custom Blinds & Shades
- House Plans
- Art Selection
- Closet Design
- Outdoor Kitchen Design
- Universal Design
- 3D Rendering
- Basement Design
- Custom Bookcases
- Custom Walk-in Closets
- Sunroom Design & Construction
- Custom Entertainment Centers
- Custom Rugs
- Custom Shelving
- Custom Pantries
- Home Staging
- Downsizing
- Drafting
- Custom Table
- Custom Storage
- Decluttering
- Historic Building Conservation
- Garage Design
- Kitchen Remodeling

### Areas Served

- Philadelphia
- Ardmore
- Bala Cynwyd
- Media
- Bryn Mawr
- Devon
- Wayne
- Chestnut Hill
- Wynnewood

### Typical Job Cost

$50,000 - 250,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Kelly Nelson Designs |
| Address | 8864 Norwood Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147, United States |
| Phone | (267) 259-7627 |
| Website | http://kellynelsondesigns.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 440 |

**Social profiles:**
- Blog — http://www.kellynelsondesigns.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Kelly Nelson Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kelly-nelson-designs-pfvwus-pf~251749508)
- **Website:** http://kellynelsondesigns.com
- **Phone:** (267) 259-7627

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 17 awards (2013–2025), for Design, Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 38 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### Reviews

**★★★★★ — akshop, Dec. 2023**

> We chose Kelly to help with a complete remodel of our family room, after considering numerous other design professionals.  Kelly's process allowed us to open our minds to colors, textures and options that we never could have imagined on our own.  Our room is now filed with great quality furniture and accessories.  Her assistants and subcontractors conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with Kelly's standards and eye for quality.
>
> Towards the end of our project, we asked Kelly to assist with paint colors for the remainder of the first floor of our home...she did a great job there as well.
>
> We're very likely ask for Kelly's help with another project we're considering!  We try to make it a point to not publicly endorse others, but with Kelly, we're more than happy to make an exception!

**★★★★★ — Hanna Zafar, Dec. 2023**

> Kelly is a consummate professional. She has an incredible eye for color and design. She is patient and friendly. She does a great job of bridging personal style and enduring design. I appreciated that she was conscious of our budget. I would highly recommend her!

**★★★★★ — HU-866264278, Nov. 2023**

> Kelly Nelson is the best in the game! Her attention to detail is incredible and her taste is impeccable. I will be using her again for all of my future projects.

**★★★★★ — HU-370503028, Nov. 2023**

> Kelly Nelson is a fabulous designer and I’m so glad I chose her. Getting settled into a house in Philadelphia was a true collaboration, and she was a pleasure to work with.  I strongly recommend Kelly for your next house project!  Here’s why.
>
> Kelly is skilled at assisting with your entire house -- inside and out. She assisted me with decisions related to wood floors, paint colors, new carpet, window blinds, custom draperies, upholstery, rugs, upgraded lighting and placement of furniture and wall accessories.  Kelly and her assistant installed almost all of my wall accessories on all three floors!  In fact, they basically did a whole house installation for me.
>
> The outside of the house needed stucco repair, paint, and a new color for the shutters.  Kelly came out several times with many cans of paint samples so we could see various colors on the house and shutters as the light changed throughout the day.
>
> One of the most important things Kelly did was recommend contractors who did excellent work and showed up on time. The contractors went above and beyond to assist us with all the myriad of projects.
>
> One year later, my husband and I couldn’t be more pleased.  Kelly’s advice was top notch.  She was organized, patient and courteous and very efficient when ordering from vendors, etc.  She was quick to learn my unique style and yet encouraged me to step out a bit to try something new, which was a lot of fun.  I receive compliments all the time on my beautiful home!
>
> Thank you, Kelly!

**★★★★★ — ejspar, Oct. 2023**

> I am thrilled with the projects that Kelly has recently done for us. She is wonderful to work with, very creative, efficient and accommodating to our budget and lifestyle concerns. She helped us overhaul a sitting room to make it family friendly and changed a dark, wood-paneled room into a light and airy space. She just redid our primary bedroom which is now a space that I look forward to going to each day. Her attention to detail and finishing touches makes each room feel "done" and I like her ability to encourage me out of my comfort zone just enough to make each room feel special while also still understanding my style. She is quick to respond and she and her team are incredibly professional. I can't recommend Kelly enough.

**★★★★★ — S Lal, Oct. 2023**

> Kelly designed our family room and we are so happy with the results. From the paint, to the lighting, to the window treatments, to the furniture and rug, Kelly did an amazing job. The room is just perfect!  We highly recommend her. You won’t be disappointed.

**★★★★★ — BL P, Dec. 2020**

> I'm now working on my second project with Kelly Nelson.  The first one--LR, DR renovation after living in this house for 20 years--was a great success and changed how we live in those rooms.  Kelly has an excellent sense of space, color, texture, styles; she actively listens and responds creatively.  She works with highly professional suppliers; she schedules and manages their work seamlessly. She respects my budget, cleverly  retaining pieces I might have jettisoned and integrating them into the new design.  And, she has a sense of humor!  Now working on bedroom and bath, and looking forward to a fresh new palette and addition of pieces that will update and elevate the pieces we retain. I thoroughly enjoy working with her and am very, very happy with the projects we have done together.

**★★★★★ — dar1313, Dec. 2020**

> Kelly worked on a full home renovation for my family. We merged two families into one home. Therefore, it was very important to us that the house felt "new" to all of us. Kelly supported us in areas from suggesting what questions to ask to select the best fit for a Contractor, reviewing our kitchen and bathroom design prior to purchase/installation, to sourcing ALL of our furniture and ALL decor. She immediately had an understanding of our style. Kelly always made herself available. She made the process so easy that we weren't sure what to expect on move in day. Even though we agreed to the large furniture items ahead of time, when we walked into the house, there was not one dry eye. Every corner of our home is a favorite. Every corner of our home is something special (I never thought I would love lighting, rugs and shades, etc so much!). The best part was that Kelly had full range to create a room for our 8 year old daughter. We shared just a few inspirational pictures and Kelly NAILED IT! She created the most special room for our girl. One that will last her years to come. I can't say enough about how much Kelly exceeded our expectations and created a space that we absolutely love.

**★★★★★ — J Christopher, Dec. 2020**

> I have worked with Kelly over the last 5 years on every room of my brownstone.  She has an impeccable eye for colors, patterns and overall style.  She listens to my ideas and then takes that vision and elevates it to the next level.  She never misses a single detail!

**★★★★★ — Emily Jones, Dec. 2020**

> I fully recommend Kelly Nelson to anyone thinking about hiring a designer. Kelly listened to what I wanted,  stayed on budget, on timeline, responded quickly, made herself available, and most importantly, truly delivered what she promised.  Our new home is now beautiful, warm, inviting, and feels young and fresh.  It's better than I could have imagined. She managed to give me exactly what I wanted while still making sure it was family friendly.  Kelly made the process easy and enjoyable. She worked on our family room, living room, entryway, and helped with other odds and ends around our house such as selecting art and furnishing our kitchen.  I am absolutely in love with her work. She did such an unbelievable job that my mom has now hired her. I can't wait to use her for our next project.
>
> Thank you Kelly!

**★★★★★ — G G, May 2020**

> Kelly recently designed our living room, dining room, and family room. She created spaces that are beautiful, inviting, and warm and that strike a balance between formal and family friendly. Throughout the entire process, Kelly was consistently responsive, organized, and observant. She was always respectful of our tastes, but she knew when to gently push us out of our comfort zone, which resulted in something so much better than we could ever have envisioned. She incorporated existing pieces with new ones, creating a whole that beautifully fits together. Her thoughtful and skillful use of different colors, textures, and materials created unique spaces that we will enjoy for years.

**★★★★★ — HU-310628182, April 2020**

> I highly recommend Kelly Nelson Designs. We renovated our entire 1st floor (kitchen, living, dining room) and I could not be happier with my new home! Kelly and team are professional, everything was delivered on time and she did all the work for me.  She quickly knew the style I was looking for and gave me wonderful options to choose from.   My husband and I love our newly renovated home.  Thank you Kelly Nelson.

## Selected projects

- [Wayne2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wayne2-pj-vj~6459398)
  - Location: Wayne, PA
  - Photos: 9
- [Recent Odds and Ends](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/recent-odds-and-ends-pj-vj~4510074)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
- [Rabbit Run Road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rabbit-run-road-pj-vj~7756919)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
- [Stone Harbor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stone-harbor-pj-vj~7513629)
  - Location: Stone Harbor, NJ
  - Photos: 6
- [Swarthmore Colonial](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/swarthmore-colonial-pj-vj~7818841)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Philadelphia Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/philadelphia-home-pj-vj~6110411)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Miami kitchen and primary bath renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/miami-kitchen-and-primary-bath-renovation-pj-vj~7170547)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 25
- [Chestnut Hill 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chestnut-hill-1-pj-vj~991524)
  - Location: Philadelphia, PA
  - Photos: 14
- [Stone Harbor Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stone-harbor-cottage-pj-vj~6300015)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: This is a classic Stone Harbor, NJ cottage, built in 1945. The new owners decided to renovate it instead of tearing it down. Stone Harbor used to be known for these types of charming cottages but many have been destroyed in the last decade. The clients kept the original floors and walls, while gutting the baths and kitchen. We added color, pattern and lots of texture and shine for this young family. The result is a beautiful, warm, colorful and utterly charming cottage.
- [Wayne Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wayne-home-pj-vj~6759956)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 23
- [Chestnut Hill 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chestnut-hill-2-pj-vj~2569200)
  - Location: Philadelphia, PA
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: colorful and sophisticated living room
- [Transitional Beauty](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-beauty-pj-vj~6025392)
  - Location: Wynnewood, PA
  - Photos: 8
- [Wayne Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wayne-renovation-pj-vj~1316417)
  - Location: Wayne, PA
  - Photos: 15
- [Media Tudor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/media-tudor-pj-vj~6946985)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: This family room underwent quite a transformation! We painted all the paneling, added a beautiful Stark carpet, Worlds Away and Made Goods coffee and side tables, Kravet upholstered pieces and lots of beautiful original artwork. We've added "before" photos of the room too so you can see the full transformation.
- [Beach house](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-house-pj-vj~5774759)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 29
- [Beach House 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-house-2-pj-vj~3981555)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 16
- [Gladwyne](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gladwyne-pj-vj~4509939)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Tudor Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tudor-renovation-pj-vj~2569241)
  - Location: Philadelphia, PA
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: A complete remodel of an historical Tudor house, forcing on lightening and brightening it.
- [West Chester Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-chester-remodel-pj-vj~5770508)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 24
- [bath remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bath-remodel-pj-vj~6202824)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: This bath remodel is part of a larger project in a historic house. This is a children's bath so we wanted to make it colorful and young without taking away from the house's architecture and history. To this end, we chose classic materials for the tile (handmade white subway tile for the walls and a basketweave for the floor) while adding color and pattern with the custom vanity color and beautiful Galbraith and Paul wall paper. We also added some fun lighting from Arteriors. So beautiful!

[See all 30 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kelly-nelson-designs-pfvwus-pf~251749508)

## Ideabooks

- [bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/184006926/list/bath) — 1 idea
- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/92948038/list/wish-list) — 114 ideas
- [stone harbor](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/79874031/list/stone-harbor) — 34 ideas
- [norwood exterior landscaping](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/20574183/list/norwood-exterior-landscaping) — 90 ideas
- [bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/171818/list/bathroom) — 96 ideas
- [flooring](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/20672007/list/flooring) — 21 ideas
- [molding](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2591922/list/molding) — 4 ideas
- [chair upholstery](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/81617913/list/chair-upholstery) — 2 ideas
- [ceiling gold wall paper](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/97213789/list/ceiling-gold-wall-paper) — 1 idea
- [virginia fireplace](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/90724140/list/virginia-fireplace) — 2 ideas
- [paneling](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/86464453/list/paneling) — 1 idea
- [stone driveway](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/81859614/list/stone-driveway) — 3 ideas
- [ann raised fireplace](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/79874228/list/ann-raised-fireplace) — 18 ideas
- [lbi](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/79876017/list/lbi) — 11 ideas
- [adam](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70926667/list/adam) — 1 idea
- [new build ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70185211/list/new-build-ideas) — 11 ideas
- [jennifer powder room sink](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53026238/list/jennifer-powder-room-sink) — 4 ideas
- [theresa kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50304731/list/theresa-kitchen) — 1 idea
- [tile](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4435555/list/tile) — 4 ideas
- [mally](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/46779965/list/mally) — 1 idea

[See all 159 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/klnelson22)

## Community Q&A

**Q: were the furnishings purchased in Miami and if so, from where?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Hello - no the items were purchased directly from the manufacturers and then delivered to Miami.

**Q: Love this floor!** *(in Photo Questions)*

This kitchen has been in my wish list for over a year.  As my husband and I begin to remodel, I cannot find this flooring.  Can you tell me where we could get this color in a durable flooring material?  We have dogs and a busy family!  Thank you!  Tracy

A: Hello - thanks for your note. I'm sorry to say that I have no information to provide on the floors and no way of getting that information.  So sorry!

**Q: How big is the kitchen?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Very beautiful and elegant house

A: Hello - I don't have the exact footage, but it is large.  I believe the island (which is actually much larger than it appears in this photo because of the angle) was more than 15 feet long!

**Q: Wall color** *(in Photo Questions)*

Can you please tell me the color of the walls, so gorgeous. thank you

A: Thank you!  This is actually a wall covering from Phillip Jeffries that has since been discontinued.

**Q: Designer of the pillow and drapery fabric?** *(in Photo Questions)*

This is so gorgeous! I love all the rich colors and the mint green walls. So pretty and elegant. I'd love to know where that fabric is from.

A: Hello  and thank you! I'm sorry to say that both the headboard and shade/pillow fabrics have been discontinued.

**Q: where is this located?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Where is this? What’s fun and playful design and house.... obsessed

A: Rehoboth Beach, DE!

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-17.*