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address: "910 Mackensey Drive, Papillion, Nebraska 68046, United States"
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# Something Special Interiors, Inc.

Original Houzz profile: [Something Special Interiors, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/something-special-interiors-inc-pfvwus-pf~344050493)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Papillion, NE
- **Serves:** Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, Millard, La Vista, Chalco, Plattsmouth, Ralston, Offutt Air Force Base, Springfield, Boys Town, Cedar Creek, La Platte, Richfield, Carter Lake, Council Bluffs, Florida, Iowa, Offutt A F B
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (10 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2016–2018), for Design, Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 10,000 Ideabook Saves

We are a full service interior design firm that takes a hand on, collaborative approach in creating aesthetically appealing interiors that suit your personality and lifestyle.
Consulting with an interior design firm is not about imposing ideas and personal taste onto a client. We work with you to create a personalized space that is uniquely yours. We help you create a warm and inviting home. Our attention to detail and client communication results in inspired and unexpected solutions. When designing we consider function, form and of course beauty.

We have managed jobs from quaint neighborhood homes to multi-million dollar mansions. We love finding what is functional for our clients home and can work within their means.

We work to create a personal relationship with our clients that makes them want to keep coming back to seek our design expertise. Read what some of our customers have said about our design process and final product. They agree we are truly something special.

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Kitchen Design
- Bathroom Design
- Living Room Design
- Bedroom Design
- Furniture Selection
- Kids Bedroom Design
- Dining Room Design
- Custom Cabinets
- Custom Kitchen Cabinets
- Design Consultation
- Custom Built-ins
- Entry Design
- Playroom Design
- Nursery Design
- Custom Bathroom Vanities
- Custom Furniture
- Project Management
- Laundry Room Design
- Mudroom Design
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Custom Bookcases
- Sunroom Design & Construction
- Custom Rugs
- Home Theater Design
- Wine Cellar Design
- Custom Fireplace Mantels
- Custom Beds
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Remodeling

### Areas Served

- Omaha
- Bellevue
- Papillion
- Millard
- La Vista
- Chalco
- Plattsmouth
- Ralston
- Offutt Air Force Base
- Springfield
- Boys Town
- Cedar Creek
- La Platte
- Richfield
- Carter Lake
- Council Bluffs
- Florida
- Iowa
- Offutt A F B

### Typical Job Cost

$30,000 - 5 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Something Special Interiors, Inc. |
| Address | 910 Mackensey Drive, Papillion, Nebraska 68046, United States |
| Phone | (402) 592-2098 |
| Website | http://somethingspecialinteriorsinc.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 82 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Something-Special-Interiors-Inc/173256182711582
- Blog — http://somethingspecialinteriorsinc.com/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Something Special Interiors, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/something-special-interiors-inc-pfvwus-pf~344050493)
- **Website:** http://somethingspecialinteriorsinc.com
- **Phone:** (402) 592-2098

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2016–2018), for Design, Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 10 reviews**

### All 10 reviews

**★★★★★ — Jesse Jones, Dec. 2018**

> I had the pleasure of working directly with Michele of Something Special Interiors on a major home remodel project this past year. She was very professional throughout the whole project. Her communication is top notch which kept the job progress moving forward.

**★★★★★ — Terri Newton, March 2018**

> We cannot say enough wonderful things about Michele Thelen and Something Special Interiors!! Michele took our 1992 home and turned it into a beautiful "new" home-completely updated and current. We had never worked with an interior designer and Michele made it so easy. She was professional, listened to everything we wanted, provided amazing ideas and was so easy to work with. We could NOT have completed this project without her! I highly recommend Michele to anyone interested in making their home beautiful! Thanks Michele for everything!!

**★★★★★ — Pearce Construction Group, LLC, March 2017**

> I have had the privilege of working on many projects with Michele over the years. From large estate homes to simple remodel projects. Michel has a great eye for detail and really listens to her clients, in order to help them achieve the home of their dreams all while being considerate of their budget. Her ability to understand her client's needs and develop their ideas, is amazing. It is always a pleasure to work with her. Michele brings many qualities and imparts high value to any project. I would recommend using Michele for your next decorating project

**★★★★★ — deborahdeette, Oct. 2016**

> Michele, Something Special, was an invaluable resource to our new, vacation home construction.  She guided us on absolutely every facet and detail of our home and it turned out beautiful.  Michele also guided and worked closely with the contractor and all subs.  She truly was the leader of the entire project.
> Michele listened to us and built her recommendations around our lifestyle and top priorities.  The colors, furniture, accessories, fabrics are unique and very tasteful.  Michele has a professional attitude and became a friend through the process.  We highly recommend her!

**★★★★★ — eamurph1, Oct. 2015**

> We have worked with Michele for many years and would highly recommend her on all aspects of interior design. Our relationship begin with the building of our home some 15 years ago. She assisted us in the entire process and has continued to assist us on other projects, including the addition of a pool and pool house. She has always been very professional and responsive to our requests. Many of her suggestions and selections have been timeless as we've made few changes through the years, other than updates due to general wear. However, she stays very current on trends and has access to beautiful fabrics for furniture, window coverings and bedding.
> She will continue to be our "GO TO" Interior Design Professional as we greatly appreciate her conscientious and knowledgeable help through the years!!!

**★★★★★ — Lang Painting Group Inc, Oct. 2015**

> Having been in our home for over 14 years, we were in need of a professional to help us transition to a more up-to-date look with a modest budget.  Michele has the capacity to vision what will make the biggest impact in the overall scheme, guiding us on where best to spend the money.  Appointments were always kept and promt.  I observed great respect with the contractors she works with.  She is super easy to work with and an expert in her field.  Michele’s many years of designing experience shine through as a breath of fresh air.

**★★★★★ — mastersjs4, Oct. 2015**

> Michelle has worked with us on several decorating and remodeling projects over the past several years that have included all areas of our home.  She is a talented professional and a trusted advisor.  Without hesitation, I highly recommend her.

**★★★★★ — julie\_sorensen4, Oct. 2015**

> Michele's ability to adapt to her clients' needs is remarkable as is her ability to work within budgetary constraints.  Michele's design vision is stunning and she will find a way to incorporate existing pieces into the design.  She encouraged my husband and I to put heated tile in the master bedroom.  My husband was extremely hesitant at first due to cost and longer installation time but eventually decided to trust Michele's professional opinion.  Now my husband can't stop telling everyone how amazing heated tile is on his bare feet!  Michele has a warm personality and is a joy to work with on a project.  I highly recommend her design services.

**★★★★★ — cherylbram, Aug. 2015**

> I hired Something Special  to help with redecorating our living room, kitchen and family room.  They were so helpful!  They patiently guided me in making decisions and promptly followed through with what needed to be done.  This was actually the first time we hired a professional to help us out.  Occassionally, we kind of freaked about the changes we were making.  We came to trust Something Speical and the awesome things they were guiding us through. They worked with our budget and the end result was outstanding!  They are professional, personal and have a small army of outstanding professionals working with them in each area of expertise.  Everyone worked well together.  They are the best!

**★★★★★ — megannsauer, Aug. 2015**

> We had a great experience with Something Special Interiors!  They helped us design and finish our main floor living room and sun rooms.  We could not be happier with the way our rooms turned out.  The customer service we received was excellent and we would recommend this design firm to anyone.  We are looking forward to working with them on our next project!

## Selected projects

- [Lake Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-retreat-pj-vj~2585156)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 38
  - Description: Great Family Lake Retreat with multiple spaces to entertain, socialize or hide away. I was able to achieve many small intimate spaces in this large home. Views at all angles.
- [Poolside Paradise](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/poolside-paradise-pj-vj~1183169)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: Working with the existing backyard space we completely designed this urban oasis. Inspired by the coastal Carolina's we created a small space that is functional for hosting and entertainment. https://www.somethingspecialinteriorsinc.com/poolside-paridise
- [Riverside Dream](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/riverside-dream-pj-vj~1184806)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 23
- [Lakeside Luxury](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeside-luxury-pj-vj~1184807)
  - Location: Okoboji, IA
  - Photos: 7
- [Florida Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/florida-condo-pj-vj~1305424)
  - Location: Clearwater, FL
  - Photos: 9
- [Showroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/showroom-pj-vj~1367497)
  - Location: Omaha, NE
  - Photos: 4
- [Contemporary Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-residence-pj-vj~1367511)
  - Location: Omaha, NE
  - Photos: 17
- [Outdoor Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-kitchen-pj-vj~1367529)
  - Location: Union, NE
  - Photos: 4
- [Farm House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farm-house-pj-vj~1367478)
  - Location: Onawa, IA
  - Photos: 12
- [Dundee Dreamhome](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dundee-dreamhome-pj-vj~1367536)
  - Location: Omaha, NE
  - Photos: 7
- [Lake House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-house-pj-vj~1367457)
  - Location: Valley, NE
  - Photos: 18
- [Kitchen  and Dining Room Update](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-and-dining-room-update-pj-vj~2020577)
  - Location: Omaha, NE
  - Photos: 6
- [Poolside Lodging](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/poolside-lodging-pj-vj~1374326)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Riverside Sanctuary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/riverside-sanctuary-pj-vj~1374379)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 15
- [Urban Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-remodel-pj-vj~6395791)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 16
- [Renovation Heaven](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/renovation-heaven-pj-vj~2859396)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7

[See all 16 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/something-special-interiors-inc-pfvwus-pf~344050493)

## Ideabooks

- [Bars](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/92459052/list/bars) — 9 ideas
- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54623174/list/wish-list) — 4 ideas
- [Lerner](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/161035701/list/lerner) — 13 ideas
- [Harvey Bath Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/158843284/list/harvey-bath-remodel) — 19 ideas
- [Laundry Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2671063/list/laundry-room) — 7 ideas
- [mathelen's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1233336/list/mathelen-s-ideas) — 106 ideas
- [Schmitz](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/116551561/list/schmitz) — 12 ideas
- [Kitchen/Pantry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2529626/list/kitchen-pantry) — 33 ideas
- [Bathroom Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2037633/list/bathroom-ideas) — 47 ideas
- [Leight](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115494746/list/leight) — 28 ideas
- [Wine Cellar](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55231240/list/wine-cellar) — 5 ideas
- [Ceiling](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/116553227/list/ceiling) — 1 idea
- [Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2430478/list/fireplaces) — 21 ideas
- [Heim](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/88071172/list/heim) — 9 ideas
- [Office](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74090215/list/office) — 1 idea
- [Ceiling Details](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5789257/list/ceiling-details) — 11 ideas
- [Closet](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56201394/list/closet) — 1 idea
- [Organization](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2623056/list/organization) — 27 ideas
- [Millwork](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3539860/list/millwork) — 15 ideas
- [Outdoor Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1771962/list/outdoor-spaces) — 27 ideas

[See all 28 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/mathelen)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Countertops?** *(in Photo Questions)*

What are the countertops made of?

A: These countertops are a Black Brushed Granite.  We really love the Matte Finish for this space!

**Q: Console** *(in Photo Questions)*

Fabulous in its simplicity! Source? Thanks again!

A: Thanks for asking!  I was lucky to find this at a local repurpose store!  It is, unfortunately, a discontinued item.

**Q: Reclaimed wood signs** *(in Photo Questions)*

So fun! For where may I purchase them? Thanks bunches!

A: These are actually custom made pieces!  I commissioned a local artist and she used the custom colors, wood, and design.  If you're interested in getting some of her custom pieces for yourself, feel free to contact us!  www.somethingspecialinteriorsinc.com

**Q: Flooring** *(in Photo Questions)*

Any flooring info available?

A: Tom Manley Floors did this beautiful flooring!  We love collaborating with him, he is absolutely great to work with!

**Q: Could you please tell me the color of the kitchen cabinets?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Love this kitchen! Could you please tell me the brand and color of the cabinets? Obviously an off white but which?

A: The cabinets are custom cabinetry done by Eurowood Cabinets, Inc. and were painted on-site with a custom color combination.  We're so glad you love this kitchen as much as we do!

**Q: Where is the rug from?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Where is the rug from?

A: I sell these rugs through my Design Studio.   It is a wonderful pattern.   Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing.  Thank you for your interest.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-09.*