--- title: "Ask a Designer! — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/ask-a-designer-pfvwus-pf~310749906 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~310749906.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Ask a Designer!" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/20039723010a824f_4816-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "St. Petersburg, Florida 33703, United States" latitude: 27.817 longitude: -82.6264 phone: "(727) 490-9618" website: http://www.askadesigner.org/ rating: 5 review_count: 2 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 56 last_updated: 2026-09-10 --- # Ask a Designer! Original Houzz profile: [Ask a Designer!](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/ask-a-designer-pfvwus-pf~310749906) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** St. Petersburg, FL - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2014), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 100 Ideabook Saves I have been practicing Interior Design in the Tampa Bay area for over 23 years. I graduated Cum Laude from FSU with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and am Florida licensed. Over 23 years of design experience in both commercial and residential interior design. I am well versed in mixing styles, sourcing unique products, and working with existing pieces to create distinctive and intriguing interiors. My experience, education and enthusiasm for interior design motivates me to create harmonious and beautiful spaces for my clients to enjoy for a lifetime. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Ask a Designer! | | Address | St. Petersburg, Florida 33703, United States | | Phone | (727) 490-9618 | | Website | http://www.askadesigner.org/ | | License Number | ID0004392 | | Followers on Houzz | 56 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/GausInteriors - Blog — http://www.nicolegaus.blog.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Ask a Designer!](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/ask-a-designer-pfvwus-pf~310749906) - **Website:** http://www.askadesigner.org/ - **Phone:** (727) 490-9618 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2014), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews** ### All 2 reviews **★★★★★ — Luna En Agua Designs, April 2016** > Nicole and I have know each other for a few years now and have collaborated on a few projects together. She is a very talented and knowledgeable designer. She is also very personable and very detail oriented. It's always a pleasure working with her. **★★★★★ — ngcintra, Sept. 2013** > I actually found Gaus Interiors through an add that was being offered on the web and I must say I don’t usually hire contractors without some kind of personal recommendation from someone I know. However, in this instance I was pressed for time, I had a small opening of availability to get half of the interior of a historic home redesigned. The job was involved as there were confined spaces and a lack of possible layouts. Getting someone who would not attempt to cut corners was a must. I really lucked out with Gaus Interiors. > I was stunned to find that the owner, Nicole Gaus had an enormous amount of knowledge about architecture, design and finishes. She went out of her way to work long hours and bring in extra furniture and accessories to get the job done in the time frame I had. All areas were so well appointed and chic. > > The owner was courteous, helpful, and really talented. > > My assessment is: this is a great company, one that won’t leave you thinking you didn’t get your money’s worth or that they didn’t do the job right. We were so pleased with the work that was done. Gaus Interiors did what they said they would do. The house looks amazing. ## Selected projects - [St. Petersburg Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-petersburg-home-pj-vj~1679982) - Location: Saint Petersburg, FL - Photos: 1 - Description: Fireplace surround was white. Fine, but client wanted some punch in the room. - [Concept Boards](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/concept-boards-pj-vj~1679992) - Location: Saint Petersburg, FL - Photos: 7 - Description: They are concept boards for clients that need help finding the right piece. - [Exterior](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exterior-pj-vj~1679973) - Location: Saint Petersburg, FL - Photos: 1 - [Furniture re-do](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/furniture-re-do-pj-vj~1280358) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Bathroom Paint Job Before and After](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-paint-job-before-and-after-pj-vj~1280327) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Sanibel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sanibel-pj-vj~327339) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Bardmoor Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bardmoor-home-pj-vj~304696) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Fernandez Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fernandez-home-pj-vj~304688) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 [See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/ask-a-designer-pfvwus-pf~310749906) ## Ideabooks - [Independence Center](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/140138399/list/independence-center) — 1 idea - [Mackenzie](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107824722/list/mackenzie) — 1 idea - [Gaus Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/14984230/list/gaus-residence) — 36 ideas - [Kristy](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/103945936/list/kristy) — 3 ideas - [Porch tile](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/101419851/list/porch-tile) — 2 ideas - [Gaus Flooring](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/92892069/list/gaus-flooring) — 24 ideas - [Lani](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/94471004/list/lani) — 4 ideas - [Gaus Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73137045/list/gaus-bathroom) — 28 ideas - [Ells](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/92892257/list/ells) — 2 ideas - [Tile](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/92825278/list/tile) — 5 ideas - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/92711748/list/bathrooms) — 10 ideas - [Susan Geraci Niece](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/90850536/list/susan-geraci-niece) — 6 ideas - [Janice Master Shower](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/82946348/list/janice-master-shower) — 2 ideas - [Janice Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/82918900/list/janice-kitchen) — 5 ideas - [Janice Half Bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/82902146/list/janice-half-bath) — 5 ideas - [Janice](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/82896624/list/janice) — 6 ideas - [Rainbow River](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73630183/list/rainbow-river) — 3 ideas - [nicolegaus's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7688018/list/nicolegaus-s-ideas) — 12 ideas - [Harbour](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/66473944/list/harbour) — 26 ideas - [Ken Johnson](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/64244198/list/ken-johnson) — 7 ideas [See all 29 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/nicolegaus) ## Community Q&A **Q: Paint color?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the paint color? Pretty! A: Thank you. It's Sherwin Williams Blue Click, SW 6952 **Q: Can you tell me what type of floors these are? They are beautiful!** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me what type of floors these are? They are beautiful! A: Will you please tell me the beautiful blue color of the cabinets? Thanks so much! **Q: Would really like to know the flooring components. SHARP!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Travertine with a wood inlay. Thanks for the comment! **Q: can you please tell me about the flooring? manufacturer...I love it :)** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Are you able to tell me the lovely blue cabinet color? --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-10.*