--- title: "ROSEMARY MERRILL DESIGN — Kitchen & Bath Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/rosemary-merrill-design-pfvwus-pf~344007081 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~344007081.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "ROSEMARY MERRILL DESIGN" category: ["Kitchen & Bath Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/242328760e1f0af2_8254-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "Minneapolis, Minnesota 55410, United States" latitude: 44.9124 longitude: -93.3188 phone: "(612) 759-7597" website: http:// rating: 5 review_count: 20 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 1478 last_updated: 2026-09-01 --- # ROSEMARY MERRILL DESIGN Original Houzz profile: [ROSEMARY MERRILL DESIGN](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/rosemary-merrill-design-pfvwus-pf~344007081) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers - **Location:** Minneapolis, MN - **Serves:** Minneapolis - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (20 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2013–2017), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 500,000 Ideabook Saves Best of Houzz 2013/2014/2015/2016 Rosemary Merrill Design offers innovative design solutions with the desire to enrich lives by creating spaces that inspire, entertain, and function brilliantly with a broad range of planning, selection and coordination services. As an award winning kitchen & bath designer my work has been recognized locally and nationally. I enjoy working on a variety of projects from traditional to modern design and from small to large scaled projects my goal is to work with clients in achieving their desired results. I invite you to take a look at my portfolio and please feel free to contact me with your project. Best Regards, Rosemary ### Areas Served - Minneapolis ### Typical Job Cost I work with wide range of budgets but respectfully will not disclosure the cost of a project I have designed for a client. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | ROSEMARY MERRILL DESIGN | | Address | Minneapolis, Minnesota 55410, United States | | Phone | (612) 759-7597 | | Website | http:// | | Followers on Houzz | 1478 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/CasaVerdeDesign - Blog — www.casaverdedesign.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [ROSEMARY MERRILL DESIGN](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/rosemary-merrill-design-pfvwus-pf~344007081) - **Website:** http:// - **Phone:** (612) 759-7597 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - SUB-ZERO \| WOLF National Design Competition\* National Award/Best Sustainable Kitchen \* Regonal WinnerNKBA National Awards\* Second Place\* Third PlaceNKBA MN Awards\* 11 First Place\* 3 Second Place\* 4 Third Place\* 3 Editor's ChoiceKitchen & Bath Business \* Showroom of the Year - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2013–2017), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [National Kitchen & Bath Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-kitchen-and-bath-association-pfvwus-pf~1351084655) - [NKBA Minnesota Chapter](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nkba-minnesota-chapter-pfvwus-pf~848302458) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 20 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Jen Seeger Design, April 2016** > I can't rave enough about Rosemary Merrill Design! I have known Rosemary for five years, working under her leadership at Casa Verde Design, yet coveted her designs long before joining the firm. > > Rosemary is a recognized leader in the design field and she's won numerous national and local design awards. All with good reason: she has raised the bar designing stunning spaces that are timeless and unique - but always functional. She is meticulous with details, bringing together unique cabinetry design, materials and lighting resulting in designs that stand apart from the rest. Clients are always thrilled with the results! > > Clients not only appreciate her design, but they love and trust her. She has great integrity and always has their best interests in mind, listening to and guiding them in the process, has expert knowledge on products, and is mindful of their budgets and timelines. > > You will be thrilled to work with Rosemary! **★★★★★ — nanlamden, March 2016** > Rosemary has been great to work with - very in tune to what I want. Responsive to questions throughout the process. I would recommend her. **Comment from ROSEMARY MERRILL DESIGN:** > Thank you Nancy for the nice review! I have so enjoyed working with you! **★★★★★ — chrisois, Feb. 2016** > Like most people embarking on a home improvement or remodel project, I had done extensive research online about what I wanted from our new kitchen; looks, function, and an enduring design. > There are so many talented people out there that do design and kitchen work, choosing one person to turn your dream into reality can be overwhelming. After researching what it means to obtain a National Kitchen & Bath Association Certification (NKBA) I knew I could narrow the field considerably. > > Having been a Realtor and sold luxury real estate in Seattle, Palm Springs and San Diego, I knew the value in hiring a talented designer before making a single purchase. I have seen too many horrible remodels, or ones that came close but missed the mark. I have also experienced enough stellar designs, ones that make you fall in love with the home, and kitchens and baths that stand out, but still speak to and respect the character and design of the house they “live” in. All of these homes have one thing in common, a great and talented designer. Rosemary Merrill is just such a designer. > > Our decision to hire Rosemary to design our new kitchen put us on the right path for a successful project. > > We interviewed several designers, but Rosemary’s experience, knowledge and ability to translate our ideas into design made her the clear choice. We fell in love with her kitchen designs, but once we had our first meeting she opened our eyes to rethinking our vision. She listened, took notes, and then explained her process. She is a wonderful communicator and a joy to spend time with. Our kitchen project had several unique challenges and she masterfully crafted a design that improved the useable space, is balanced and striking, and a pleasure to cook in. > > We unequivocally recommend Rosemary for a kitchen, bath or any design project. > > Christopher & Collin **★★★★★ — Kate Roos Design LLC, Feb. 2016** > While employed at Casa Verde Design, I had the great privilege of working alongside Rosemary Merrill, AKBD. I was consistently impressed with her unique design sense, incredible eye for detail and ability to elegantly solve the most difficult design challenges. She is direct and confident in her choices and thoroughly pours over the details with spectacular results. Classic, timeless, creative, thoughtful and balanced. These are only a small handful of ways in which I would describe her work. > > Rosemary is talented, professional, dedicated to her clients and to the quality of her work. She also has a great sense of humor which makes the design process incredibly fun. She has set a very high bar for all of us in this industry. I would recommend Rosemary Merrill Design without hesitation. **★★★★★ — Bill LHerault, Feb. 2016** > Rosemary was great and a pleasure to work with. I gave Rosemary a budget and aggressive completion date for my kitchen remodel. She met both. Rosemary asked questions and listened carefully about my goals and how I used my home. She showed me great design and utility options. I now have a much brighter, more efficient kitchen with terrific lighting, tile, countertops, sink and range. Friends immediately notice and compliment me on the renewed kitchen. The down side is that now we spend even more time there. I will definitely call on Rosemary for my next project. **Comment from ROSEMARY MERRILL DESIGN:** > Thank you Bill for the great review! It was a fun project for me and so glad it met your expectations! **★★★★★ — kurtkwe, Feb. 2016** > I have worked on numerous projects with Rosemary over the years. Rosemary's designs are creative and her clients really enjoy working with her. **Comment from ROSEMARY MERRILL DESIGN:** > Thanks Kurt, it's been great partnering with you and your talented group of trades people! **★★★★★ — carcush, Feb. 2016** > We did a complete kitchen remodel in our 1940 Cape Cod home. Rosemary had been highly recommended to us. We had a very positive experience . She helped us articulate a vision for our kitchen as well as adjoining family room. Her creativity, design sense and attention to detail are remarkable. We also appreciated her team's support and responsiveness throughout the project and after. The result was a beautiful Cape Cod kitchen that is classic and timeless. We are happy to recommend Rosemary! **Comment from ROSEMARY MERRILL DESIGN:** > Thank you Carol for the thoughtful review! It was so nice getting to know you and working together on your lovely home! **★★★★★ — sarahfoster47, Jan. 2016** > Rosemary is a unique designer, especially in two areas: her talent as well as her ability to work with clients. We started out with a new kitchen and, well, as often happens with remodels, ended up not only with our lovely kitchen, but a fabulous master bath and lower level family room. That's how pleased we were with her taste, extensive knowledge of product, respect for budgets, and ability to help us identify our own style. > We are pleased to recommend Rosemary Merrill for your design needs. **Comment from User:** > Thank you Sarah! Not only did I love working with you but you have become a dear friend to me! Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! **★★★★★ — taolmscheid, Jan. 2016** > Our small outdated bathroom used to be an example of the futile attempts by my husband and I to give it a "new" look. It always amounted to a fresh coat of paint and new towels. What we really needed was someone with vision and creativity and selected Rosemary Merrill Design. She worked with us to create a new design, helped select all the components, and followed through with every detail from start to finish. The final result was a modern, clean look with the feel of a spa. The small space was transformed into a bathroom that felt more spacious by utilizing color, light, and texture in a very creative design. Bonus! We were so happy when it won a bathroom design award and was featured in a magazine. Since creating our new bathroom, we've watched Rosemary Merrill go on to win numerous awards in her industry. **Comment from User:** > Thank you Tom & Janine for the thoughtful review! I'm so happy you are enjoying your new spa bath, very zen! **★★★★★ — HU-182784, Jan. 2016** > Our master bathroom presented us with several confounding problems and conflicting goals involving space, function, and style. Rosemary solved all three with cleverness, expertise, and terrific fashion sense. > > She enlarged the space by removing a closet in the neighboring bedroom and crafted a uniquely shaped walk-in shower next to a beautiful vanity. Best of all, and this is Rosemary’s strength, she created a classic, timeless but current look that makes our guests envious. > > Rosemary is such a consummate professional and we so much enjoyed working with her—friendly, explaining every detail of the design, and extending full acceptance of our choices for colors and tile—that we were a bit sad to have the project finished. > > We are heralding Rosemary to our friends with much bigger projects because we know they can rely on Rosemary and are unlikely to be in better hands. **★★★★★ — ellielucas4, Jan. 2016** > If you want a phenomenal designer who can do it all, Rosemary is it. She has great style and insights; knows about the latest, tasteful trends; and manages to be sophisticated and confident with everything she does and recommends. She designs spaces, homes and furniture. I hired her to design a kitchen in my north woods retreat. It's a show-stopper in every way. Hands down she will surpass all expectations. You'll love working with her too. **Comment from User:** > Thank you Ellie for your thoughtful review! It is working with clients like you with fabulous taste, that make my job as a designer fun! **★★★★★ — Andrea Rugg Photography, Jan. 2016** > For the four years that I have been taking photographs for Rosemary Merrill, I have always looked forward to her projects because they are of the highest quality and they are beautiful and timeless. Her projects display a wonderful sense of style, a great attention to detail and she is a joy to work with because of her fun personality. > > I would highly recommend Rosemary without reservation and I look forward to working with her in the future! **Comment from User:** > Thank you Andrea! There is no doubt that your beautiful photography of my projects has helped me gain recognition! I have enjoyed working with you and look forward to continuing our relationship. ## Selected projects - [Lake Harriet Colonial](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-harriet-colonial-pj-vj~906610) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 19 - Description: Sub-Zero \| Wolf Design Competition, 1st Place Regional Winner NKBA-MN, 1st Place Award for large kitchens Midwest Home Magazine, Editors Choice NKBA-MN, Students Choice Award Designed by Rosemary Merrill & Kate Roos Photography by Andrea Rugg This stately 1930's Georgian Colonial home had been remodeled in the 1990's with stained cherry cabinets and dark beams with ornate and heavy design details. The new homeowners craved a light and bright space and wanted a kitchen that tied in with homes' or… - [St. Anthony Park Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-anthony-park-kitchen-pj-vj~1199087) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: NKBA-MN, 3rd Place Award Featured in MSP Home Design Magazine, March 2016 \* Designed by Rosemary Merrill & Jen Seeger \* Photography by Andrea Rugg The kitchen in this 1916 charming home was completely transformed to meet the needs of a young, active family of five. The previous kitchen had poor traffic flow with a peninsula that trapped the cook from the rest of the kitchen and the refrigerator was near a busy doorway that created congestion when in use. The kitchen had no lighting except for fl… - [Lexington Road Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lexington-road-kitchen-pj-vj~596041) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 8 - Description: NKBA-MN, 1st Place Award Featured Kitchen in Midwest Home Magazine Featured Kitchen in Kitchen & Bath Magazine The clients wanted a timeless and classic white kitchen with a large marble island for entertaining and congregating. This classic, sun filled kitchen features white painted cabinetry, a large open island with Statuario Marble, black granite perimeter and stunning Urban Electric Co. lanterns. Designed by Rosemary Merrill Photography by Andrea Rugg - [Indian Hills Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/indian-hills-kitchen-pj-vj~28001) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 6 - Description: Sub-Zero \| Wolf International Design Competition, 1st Place Regional Winner NKBA-MN, 1st Place Award NKBA-MN, Student's Choice Award Midwest Home Magazine, Editor's Choice Award Featured Article in Traditional Magazine Featured Article in Artful Living Magazine - [Lake Harriet Tudor Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-harriet-tudor-kitchen-pj-vj~28916) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 12 - Description: NKBA-MN, 1st Place Award Featured Article in Midwest Home Magazine - [Arden Park Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arden-park-kitchen-pj-vj~596021) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 7 - Description: NKBA - National Design Competition, 2nd Place Award Featured kitchen in Edina Magazine \| November 2015 Thoughtful attention to every detail gives this beautiful Cape Cod home a timeless look with the conveniences of modern living - [Gideon Bay Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gideon-bay-kitchen-pj-vj~795391) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Indian Hills Dining Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/indian-hills-dining-room-pj-vj~28014) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 5 - Description: \* Designed by Rosemary Merrill \* Photography by Susan Gilmore - [Cape Cod Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cape-cod-kitchen-pj-vj~279417) - Location: Edina, MN - Photos: 5 - Description: NKBA-MN, 3rd Place Award Designed by Rosemary Merrill Photography by Susan Gilmore Thoughtful attention to detail was given to the kitchen transformation of this 1940's classic Cape Cod home. The kitchen had been remodeled in the 1980's when a family room was added off the kitchen creating a design challenge, with incorporating the large header between the kitchen and family room. Wall panels and a lower cabinet framed in with overhead panels resolved the issue and did not compromise the overall… - [Casa Verde Design \| Traditional Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casa-verde-design-traditional-kitchen-pj-vj~28914) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 6 - Description: Sub-Zero \| Wolf Design Competition, National Award for the Best in Sustainable/Green Design NKBA-MN, 1st Place Award NKBA-National, 3rd Place Showroom Design Kitchen & Bath Business Magazine, Showroom of Year Award Featured Article in Midwest Home Magazine Featured Article in MSP Magazine - [Indian Hills Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/indian-hills-living-pj-vj~28003) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 4 - Description: Fireplace Details: The hearth is a 4" thick cast stone with a rough edge and the stone on the fireplace is Fond du lac - Cambrian Blend from Bruechel Stone Corp. Corbels & mantel were custom designed Custom Cabinetry with Rocky Mountain Hardware in white bronze. Cabinetry & trim painted in Benjamin Moore, Simply White Walls painted in Farrow & Ball, Stoney Ground, The coffee table is from Holly Hunt, Sofa's from Hickory Chair Co. All accessories are the homeowners. Please review previous questio… - [Laundry & Mudroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/laundry-and-mudroom-pj-vj~1546558) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 5 - Description: \* Designed by Rosemary Merrill \* Photography by Susan Gilmore Just off the lower level entrance to this home is a mudroom with large closets and a built-in bench area with hooks and cubbies. The multi-purpose laundry room has custom cabinetry and concrete countertops which also includes an area for the family dog. The dog area cabinets provide storage for dog food and planting supplies. Dog friendly materials include; a custom dog bed on wheels to allow for cleaning around, and the dutch door al… - [Arden Park Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arden-park-family-room-pj-vj~596829) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 1 - Description: \* Designed by Rosemary Merrill \* Photography by Andrea Rugg Family room with custom designed fireplace and soapstone surround with built-in bookcase and media cabinetry. Windows were raised to accommodate taller built-in cabinets that allow for a 52-inch television. Furniture from Room & Board and decorative accessories by homeowner. Rufus the Dog by Homeowner - [Indian Hills Piano & Wine Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/indian-hills-piano-and-wine-room-pj-vj~28019) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 3 - Description: NKBA-MN, 2nd Place Award \* Designed by Rosemary Merrill \* Photography by Susan Gilmore Piano Room with wine storage off of an adjacent dining room allows this musician homeowner a lovely and inviting place for entertaining. Custom designed cabinetry in dark walnut with Sub-Zero integrated wine refrigeration allows for 250 bottles of wine storage. Between the wine refrigeration is addtional wine storage with custom iron doors. Cove lighting and faux finished walls and ceilings create an luminous… - [Casa Verde Design Buffet](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casa-verde-design-buffet-pj-vj~28926) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Gideon Bay Family Room & Entry](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gideon-bay-family-room-and-entry-pj-vj~795482) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Indian Hills Bathroom Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/indian-hills-bathroom-projects-pj-vj~28020) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 13 - Description: Designed by Casa Verde Design Photographer, Susan Gilmore - [Loft Kitchen - Casa Verde Design Showroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/loft-kitchen-casa-verde-design-showroom-pj-vj~28913) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 5 - Description: Loft Kitchen - National Winner NKBA Design Contest. Contemporary Design. - [Lower Lodge Bar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lower-lodge-bar-pj-vj~596642) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: The owners wanted to transform an under-utilized space with a desk and bookcase in their lower level into an English-inspired pub for entertaining. Custom cabinetry including a wood-rolled bar top and brass foot rail. Cambria countertop. - [Snail Lake Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/snail-lake-bathroom-pj-vj~28912) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 7 - Description: The original bathroom was designed for two young boys when the homeowners built their home on the lake in the early 1980's. Since the boys are now grown, my clients wanted to update the bathroom for guests, and have it designed to feel more open, with a spa-like style. The homeowners also wanted the newly remodel bath to incorporate design elements with sustainable materials. Sustainable materials include recycled glass mosaic tile floor, dual flush toilet, low-flow faucets and 100% rapidly rene… [See all 25 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/rosemary-merrill-design-pfvwus-pf~344007081) ## Community Q&A **Q: Is the dishwasher concealed behind matching cabinet doors?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Yes, the dishwasher is to the right of the sink. **Q: Where can I buy the cabinets** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you for your question, the cabinetry was from a local custom cabinet shop. **Q: what is the brand and finish of the hardware on the cabinets** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The hardware is from Sun Valley Bronze and and the finish is white bronze. **Q: Wood flooring** *(in Photo Questions)* Is this a manufactured or solid hardwood floor? What species and stain? This is a beautiful home!!! A: Thank you! The wood floors are plain sawn red oak and they are custom blended with a very deep brown stain. I hope this helps! **Q: What are the dimensions of this eat-in area? The kitchen is beautiful.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you! I'm sorry I don't have the acutal dimensions of the breakfast room. **Q: What is the name and brand of the color on the wall?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The paint color on the walls is Benjamin Moore Sherwood Tan 1054. Thanks for the question! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-01.*