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address: "Portland, Oregon 97227, United States"
latitude: 45.5496
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phone: "(503) 544-8688"
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# EMC Interior Design, llc

Original Houzz profile: [EMC Interior Design, llc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/emc-interior-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~25230371)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Portland, OR
- **Serves:** Portland, Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Happy Valley, Milwaukie, Lents, Cedar Mill, Oak Grove, Oatfield, Oak Hills, Cedar Hills, West Haven-Sylvan, Garden Home-Whitford, West Slope, Sunnyside, Clackamas, Raleigh Hills, Metzger, Maywood Park, Five Corners, Lake Shore, Vancouver
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 100 Ideabook Saves

Ellen is an award winning designer active in Portland for 15 years. She has valuable knowledge in many areas of interior design – both commercial and residential. From initial design meeting to final occupancy, Ellen can guide the client through the design process as well as the sometimes-complicated permitting process in most metro-area jurisdictions. 

Ellen has a BA in Interior Design, participates in both IIDA & ASID and holds a board position with IDC-Oregon. In addition to working as a designer, Ellen also teaches at the Art Institute of Portland and Portland Community College.

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Kitchen Design
- Bathroom Design
- Living Room Design
- Bedroom Design
- Space Planning
- Furniture Selection
- Dining Room Design
- Lighting Design
- Custom Kitchen Cabinets
- Home Office Design & Construction
- Custom Built-ins
- Custom Furniture
- Universal Design
- Basement Design
- Custom Walk-in Closets
- Custom Entertainment Centers
- Home Theater Design
- Custom Shelving
- Green Building
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Historic Building Conservation
- Kitchen Remodeling

### Areas Served

- Portland
- Beaverton
- Lake Oswego
- Happy Valley
- Milwaukie
- Lents
- Cedar Mill
- Oak Grove
- Oatfield
- Oak Hills
- Cedar Hills
- West Haven-Sylvan
- Garden Home-Whitford
- West Slope
- Sunnyside
- Clackamas
- Raleigh Hills
- Metzger
- Maywood Park
- Five Corners
- Lake Shore
- Vancouver

### Typical Job Cost

$20,000 - 500,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | EMC Interior Design, llc |
| Address | Portland, Oregon 97227, United States |
| Phone | (503) 544-8688 |
| Website | http://emc-id.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 30 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EMC-Interior-Design-llc-130813853608596/
- LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-cusick-196a862?trk=hp-identity-name

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [EMC Interior Design, llc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/emc-interior-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~25230371)
- **Website:** http://emc-id.com
- **Phone:** (503) 544-8688

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- NCIDQ Certificate \# 020947
- 2016 ASID Design Excellence Award for Residential & Commercial Interior Design

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

**Affiliations**
- [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642)
- [Art Institute of Portland](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/art-institute-of-portland-pfvwus-pf~1577215440)
- [NCIDQ Examination](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncidq-examination-pfvwus-pf~882083937)

## 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

**★★★★★ — Renovation Innovations, Oct. 2020**

> As a contractor, I absolutely love to work with Ellen.  First of all, her designs are amazingly creative.  She has a gift for evaluating the space, understanding clients’ needs and aesthetic and then creating a brilliant stylish design.  Ellen also creates wonderful construction documents.  Her clear concise construction documents provide a very clear road map for the construction team to get projects done quickly and efficiently on time and on budget.  She is also very effective at the important task of procuring permits.  While this process can sometimes be challenging, it is nice to have Ellen, with her years of experience working of with local building departments, in your corner.
> Bottom Line:  I cannot recommend EMC Design Strongly enough!

**★★★★★ — Alexis P., Aug. 2018**

> Ellen has been a crucial part of both a lightweight kitchen remodel as well as a full teardown basement remodel. For both projects, she brought ideas to the table I never would have thought of that have significantly improved the usability of both spaces. Her materials suggestions are always well thought out and appropriate to both the context of my home as well as my taste and budget. Ellen is always reliable, creative, responsive, and positive. She also introduced me to a gem of a general contractor!

**★★★★★ — Yascha Noonberg, Jan. 2016**

> My wife and I have worked with Ellen on remodel projects at two different homes in Portland. Ellen is professional and extremely knowledgeable and fun to work with. It's impressive how organized she is and efficient with the time she spends on your project and it's also worth noting that she really knows how things work with the city when it comes to submitting plans that get approved.

## Selected projects

- [Award-Winning North Portland Craftsman Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/award-winning-north-portland-craftsman-kitchen-pj-vj~1553292)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: A jewel-box craftsman kitchen. Recipient of the 2016 ASID Design Excellence Award for Residential Interior Design
- [Corbett NW Modern Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/corbett-nw-modern-remodel-pj-vj~1295020)
  - Location: Corbett, OR
  - Photos: 12
- [Sellwood Craftsman Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sellwood-craftsman-kitchen-pj-vj~885975)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Brooklyn Contemporary Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brooklyn-contemporary-kitchen-pj-vj~1294943)
  - Location: Portland, OR
  - Photos: 6
- [Woodlawn Craftsman Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/woodlawn-craftsman-kitchen-pj-vj~1295108)
  - Location: Portland, OR
  - Photos: 6
- [N. Portland Bath Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/n-portland-bath-remodel-pj-vj~484440)
  - Location: Portland, OR
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: Remodel of a small 3/4 bathroom to be more in keeping with the simple taste of the owner. Water conserving fixtures and local materials and products were used.

[See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/emc-interior-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~25230371)

## Ideabooks

- [Horst](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/118489178/list/horst) — 3 ideas
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[See all 9 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/emcusick)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Counter depth refrigerator** *(in Design Dilemma)*

I'm finding it hard to find a French door refrigerator that's counter depth. Need stainless steel with freezer on bottom. If I go with one that's not counter depth sticks out from the counter about 5 inches. But it seems that this doesn't bother most people. Should I stick with counter depth.

I found the perfect refrigerator in all regards except that now it's too tall! Anyone have ideas to help?

A: i've been more than satisfied with mine- I've had it for 10 years.  I've never needed repairs.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-21.*