--- title: "Carrington Design — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/carrington-design-pfvwus-pf~345284449 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~345284449.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Carrington Design" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/61039ec405076b40_6839-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "913 S Jefferson Ave, West Jefferson, North Carolina 28694, United States" latitude: 36.3776 longitude: -81.4872 phone: "(336) 246-2326" website: http://www.carringtondesign.com rating: 5 review_count: 27 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 54 last_updated: 2026-08-21 --- # Carrington Design Original Houzz profile: [Carrington Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/carrington-design-pfvwus-pf~345284449) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** West Jefferson, NC - **Serves:** Charlotte, Boone, Todd, Jefferson, West Jefferson, Banner Elk, Blowing Rock, Beech Mountain, Linville, Lansing, Ashe County, Avery, Creston, Crumpler, Fleetwood, Glendale Springs, Hilton Head, Lake Norman Area, Scottville, Warrensville, Watauga County - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (27 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2016–2026), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Industry Research - Barometer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves From inception to completion, Carrington Design, located in West Jefferson, North Carolina, offers you the opportunity to experience the rare and inspired connection between client and designer that begins with your own vision, combines with Cari’s expertise and experience, and results in the perfect solution to your interior design challenge. Combining knowledge with aesthetic vision, Cari Halsey works with clients throughout North Carolina and other design professionals to develop design solutions that are safe, functional, attractive and meet the needs of the people using the space. ### 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 - Custom Built-ins - Design Consultation - Floor Plans - Project Management - Entry Design - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Playroom Design - Custom Furniture - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Custom Home Bars - Art Selection - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Closet Design - 3D Rendering - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Rugs - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Drafting - Holiday Decorating - Custom Table - Handicap-Accessible Design - Green Building - Decluttering - Custom Storage - Custom Murphy Beds - Garage Design - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Charlotte - Boone - Todd - Jefferson - West Jefferson - Banner Elk - Blowing Rock - Beech Mountain - Linville - Lansing - Ashe County - Avery - Creston - Crumpler - Fleetwood - Glendale Springs - Hilton Head - Lake Norman Area - Scottville - Warrensville - Watauga County ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Carrington Design | | Address | 913 S Jefferson Ave, West Jefferson, North Carolina 28694, United States | | Phone | (336) 246-2326 | | Website | http://www.carringtondesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 54 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Carrington Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/carrington-design-pfvwus-pf~345284449) - **Website:** http://www.carringtondesign.com - **Phone:** (336) 246-2326 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2016–2026), for Service, Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 27 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Gay Harvey, June 2026** > We are so pleased with Cari at Carrington Design. We did a remodel on our cabin and Cari did a wonderful job. Her design ideas were amazing and I am so grateful for her help! She was always available to answer my many questions, so patient with the delays we experienced (not on her part), and had so many great suggestions. My project would not have turned out well without her! We can't say enough how pleased we are with her work! **★★★★★ — Ginny giuliani, May 2026** > Carie was very prompt and followed up with every move being made by the contractors. She supervised our job in a very competent way since we were not here to watch over anything. **★★★★★ — Greyson Summey, May 2026** > Cari is amazing! Our recent project (kitchen remodel ) was very smooth and super productive. Cari is a great communicator and demonstrates exceptional efficiency. She has great attention to detail and makes the collaboration perfect! I will utilize Cari and her incredible skill for every single project! I can’t recommend enough! **★★★★★ — Janice Sommers, Dec. 2025** > Cari is a delight to work with and very talented. One of the many things we appreciate about her is that she is flexible in her design style and can adapt her style to the situation. We purchased a home that had good bones but looked like a city house despite being on top of a mountain. We met with Cari and talked about what we wanted our new home to look and feel like, and Cari listened carefully. She was very helpful in guiding our choices so that we used our budget in the most important ways. This project was a full remodel, outside and inside. Cari made suggestions for colors and styles that we would not have considered, which in my opinion is why a designer is important to acheiving your goals. We found ourselves saying "ask Cari" about nearly every decision we made in the house because we learned to absolutely trust her judgment. > > The result is a home that looks NOTHING like the original and we love it! When friends see before and after pictures they can't believe it's the same house. When people visit, they tell us the home is not only beautiful, but warm and welcoming...it is a family home. We will continue to work with Cari as we move forward with a bathroom remodel and highly recommend her to anyone considering a new build or remodel. **★★★★★ — cgemiller, July 2025** > I recently had the pleasure to work with Cari of Carrington Design on a new home build and could not be more pleased. She is professional, hard working & always responds in a timely manner. > > Cari was able to help with everything… from tweaking the layout, coordinating exterior components and of course interior design. The way she was able to use my ideas and enhance upon them was impressive. Her design was very unique but also very functional. I absolutely love her furniture selection and her lighting choices were incredible. > > Cari’s years of experience combined with her wealth of resources resulted in a beautiful (but still comfortable) home. I would highly recommend her to anyone! **Comment from Carrington Design:** > Thanks so much! I had the best time working on your project and I love your style! **★★★★★ — Barb and Jeff Harvey, Nov. 2024** > Cari is a joy to work with. Her patience, time, talent, and professionalism as an interior designer are outstanding. She opened our eyes to so many possibilities which helped to make our new house into a comfortable, inviting home. She’s a wonderful communicator willing to pursue ideas and options for interior design that cater to the customer. We highly recommend her services. **Comment from Carrington Design:** > Thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate your feedback and enjoyed working with you too! **★★★★★ — css174, March 2024** > I have worked with Cari for 4 years on our 40 year old home remodel. This project was a total gut with wall removals, door and staircase changes, etc. She did it all: helped draw up the floor plans (including a new layout for not only the interior of our house, but also our backyard, patio and outdoor kitchen); she helped with decisions on lighting, flooring, plumbing, kitchen and bath surfaces, paint. She was involved in every step. Cari was instrumental in furniture layout and selection as well as drapery, rug, lamp and linen selections. She was able to find those elusive subcontractors as well as local artisans when needed; she arranged and was present for all installations. Her creative genius is amazing! She is skilled and professional in her decisions. She had the ability to listen to my rambling vision and make it happen in a fabulous way. She has been a joy to work with. Her suggestions are always spot on. Her charges are reasonable. Her advice is practical. She is very responsive to texts or emails and reflects a positive outlook on life. I highly recommend her for your next project. **★★★★★ — moving2reno, March 2024** > At the height of the pandemic in 2021, we moved from out West to a small mountain town in NC to a home in desperate need of updating. I had ideas but didn't know where to begin. On top of that, it was the week before Thanksgiving! I decided to reach out to designers in my area. My first appointment was with Cari of Carrington Designs. She came to our home and listened intently to my ideas and made suggestions. She asked if it was OK to get her painter and flooring subs in for quotes. She called them and they were there within 30 minutes. By the time she left, a couple of hours later, we had a working plan, and I knew I'd found the right person. Cari is personable, very bright, extremely talented, energetic, detail oriented and quick on the "uptake!") She is well respected by all of her subs in our area and they enjoy working with her. I couldn't be happier with the outcome. Cari communicates well and kept me up to date by text and e-mails and was always available if I reached out with questions. Since the initial update of our kitchens and living areas, she's returned to update our bathrooms as well. I highly recommend Cari. You won't be disappointed. > 2022 1st PROJECT: removed tile counter tops and replaced with quartz; tiled back splash; new kitchen appliances; painted all interior walls and trim; replaced upstairs master counter top and sink/faucets; replaced all downstairs living area flooring and custom black-out lined drapery for all bedrooms. > 2024 2ND PROJECT: Downstairs Master bath- remove acrylic tub and replace with accessible tiled shower including grab bars and hand shower, replace counter top with quartz and new sink; replace tile flooring. > 2024 3rd PROJECT: Upstairs Master bath-replace acrylic shower with tiled shower, install grab bars and hand shower, replace tile flooring, replace vanity faucets. **★★★★★ — Dianne Walker - bathroom and kitchen, March 2024** > Cari was a pleasure to work with on my projects. She listens, makes creative suggestions, manages the projects with workers, keeps you informed, and responds quickly to all communications. I am happy to recommend her to you for your remodeling projects. **★★★★★ — Alka Srivastava, July 2022** > My husband and I worked with Cari Liddle of Carrington Design to furnish our vacation home in the NC mountains. Cari was a thorough professional throughout the entire process - from the initial proposal stage to ordering the items and then managing the receiving and installation. At the outset, Cari met with us to discuss our design needs and the "look" we were going for. She then prepared proposals for every room in our home, including furniture items, rugs, lamps, pillows and other design accessories. The proposals includes pictures and fabric samples. She then placed the orders, handled the receipt of all items, and gave us regular updates along the way. Once we were ready for the install, Cari arranged for & oversaw the installation process. Cari has an amazing sense of design and we are so pleased with how each and every room in our house turned out. She is also very easy going and fun to work with. Thank you Cari! **★★★★★ — BUFFY ASTIN, July 2020** > Cari at Carrington Designs was a true blessing for me when remodeling, planning and furnishing my out of state home. She is very professional, dependable and has a true eye for beautiful design. She is always available anytime I reach out to her and works very efficiently. I highly recommend her ! **★★★★★ — thedoob51, April 2019** > I give Carrington Design a 5 star review. She helped us with a new construction project and did an amazing job. She listens to your opinion and incorporating her great talent gives you a finished project that is both gorgeous but comfortable! ## Selected projects - [Contemporary Home in TN featured on MTV Teen Cribs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-home-in-tn-featured-on-mtv-teen-cribs-pj-vj~1001713) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Farm House Kitchen Renovation and Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farm-house-kitchen-renovation-and-addition-pj-vj~998076) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - Description: This chic farmhouse kitchen renovation is located in the mountains of NC and all though it newly renovated it has elements of times past and present. We used a new porcelain sink that was made to look like past styles our grandparents might have had. My client and also found a set of antique Merita Bread Doors with screen and these made the perfect pantry doors for canned goods. - [Master Bathroom and Bedroom Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bathroom-and-bedroom-renovation-pj-vj~1001677) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - Description: In this master bathroom suite renovation we used lots of rich masculine textures, regal stones and luxurious fabrics and wallcoverings. - [Transitional Luxury Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-luxury-home-pj-vj~1001654) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: Mosaic Tile Wall in Master Suite, Coffered Ceilings, Custom Faux Finishes, Custom Window Treatments, Custom Cabinets. - [Mountain House with Sweedish Influences](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-house-with-sweedish-influences-pj-vj~1001634) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: Simple Fabrics, Classic Designs and one of a kind antiques were used in this home to create a relaxed vacation home environment for this client. - [Mountain House & River House with Arts & Crafts Influences](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-house-and-river-house-with-arts-and-crafts-influences-pj-vj~999760) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - Description: This home is located on the River in Sparta, NC. We used lots of warm wood tones, painted finishes, natural stones and varied textures for this vacation home. The kitchen has cork flooring which is awesome for the home chef. The hood and island are glazed in a red finish and the cabinets are a custom glazed painted finished that were matched to designer's sample. The raised bar top is marble and the other countertops are quartz with the island countertop having a chiseled edge which is perfect f… - [Gracious Guest Suite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gracious-guest-suite-pj-vj~1349087) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Mountain House, Western NC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-house-western-nc-pj-vj~7581216) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 24 - [Modern Rustic Mountain House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-rustic-mountain-house-pj-vj~7395612) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Luxury Mountain Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/luxury-mountain-home-pj-vj~5611318) - Location: Jefferson, NC - Photos: 13 - [Master Bedroom & Bathroom Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bedroom-and-bathroom-renovation-pj-vj~1487765) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 24 - [Kitchen Remodel Before and After](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-remodel-before-and-after-pj-vj~6281617) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Farm House in NC Mountains](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farm-house-in-nc-mountains-pj-vj~7077212) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Bathroom Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-renovation-pj-vj~7077796) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Luxurious Master Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/luxurious-master-bedroom-pj-vj~7077093) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [River House in the NC Mountains](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/river-house-in-the-nc-mountains-pj-vj~7077057) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Modern Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-bathroom-pj-vj~6281693) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/office-pj-vj~6281578) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Office Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/office-space-pj-vj~6281567) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Eclectic Mountain House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eclectic-mountain-house-pj-vj~2539326) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 [See all 21 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/carrington-design-pfvwus-pf~345284449) ## Community Q&A **Q: Beautiful floor tiles** *(in Photo Questions)* These are beautiful floor tiles. Can you share the name, brand, color and materials of these tiles? Thank in advance. MS A: Yes marble would be much more slippery than porcelain tile. **Q: Best chair EVER!** *(in Photo Questions)* Where can I purchase this chair from? I'm so in love with it. A: Agreed! I always referred to it at as the Hershey's Kiss settee when working on the project. I was pleased with the way it worked with the staircase in the end. It was one of my favorite parts of the home. **Q: Love the sink, can you tell me where it was purchased?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The one we ordered came from http://www.classicclawfoottubs.com/farmhouse-drainboard-sink.html (but also try the site below) Try http://nbidrainboardsinks.com/?product\_cat=mid-century Good luck with your project! :-) **Q: What material is used for fireplace mantel, wall design?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Sheets of Steel. My dad fabricated this out of raw sheets of steel. **Q: who designed the stair. Is this something that can be bought?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Staircrafters Inc. Built this staircase for me and my client. Their contact information is as follows. EASLEY, SC 105 Beacon Hill Ct. Easley, SC 29640 Toll Free: 1-800-726-9575 Office: 864-220-0630 Fax: 864-220-0903 E-mail:info@staircraftersinc.com LEXINGTON, KY. 859-321-7410 Fax:859-309-3537 Email:mattb@staircraftersinc.com Website:www.staircraftersinc.com **Q: Seating** *(in Photo Questions)* I LOVE the sofa and ottomans!!! Where can they be purchased? A: Donghia Furniture --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-21.*