--- title: "Essence of Design, LLC — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/essence-of-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~437769414 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~437769414.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Essence of Design, LLC" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/4323858c05295fdd_2004-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Potomac, Maryland 20854, United States" latitude: 39.0388 longitude: -77.1922 phone: "(703) 328-4058" website: http://www.essenceofdesign.net rating: 5 review_count: 2 followers: 26 last_updated: 2026-08-21 --- # Essence of Design, LLC Original Houzz profile: [Essence of Design, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/essence-of-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~437769414) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Potomac, MD - **Serves:** Germantown, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, Wheaton, North Bethesda, Potomac, Montgomery Village, North Potomac, Takoma Park, Travilah, Chevy Chase, North Kensington, Darnestown, Ashton-Sandy Spring, Kensington, Cabin John, Somerset, North Chevy Chase, Vienna, Glen Echo, Arlington, DC (Washington), Dunn Loring, Fairfax, Falls Church, Great Falls, Herndon, Idylwood, Lowes Island, Mc Lean, Mclean, Oakton, Reston, Tysons Corner, Wolf Trap - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 100 Ideabook Saves - Evening consultations - Online consultation - Published nationally Essence of Design, llc is a full service interior design firm dedicated to creating timeless interiors. We specialize in luxury homes, vacation homes, executive offices, pre-construction and architectural detailing; offering in-home interior design services in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. as well as e-Design services anywhere in the US. Our work has been published on national publications including Luxury home Quarterly and coffee table books: “Interiors, Washington DC” and “Luxurious Interiors: Breathtaking Homes by America’s Finest Interior Designers”. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Home Office Design & Construction - Custom Built-ins - Floor Plans - Project Management - Entry Design - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Playroom Design - Custom Furniture - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Rugs - Home Theater Design - Wine Cellar Design - Downsizing - Custom Beds - Decluttering ### Areas Served - Germantown - Silver Spring - Gaithersburg - Rockville - Bethesda - Wheaton - North Bethesda - Potomac - Montgomery Village - North Potomac - Takoma Park - Travilah - Chevy Chase - North Kensington - Darnestown - Ashton-Sandy Spring - Kensington - Cabin John - Somerset - North Chevy Chase - Vienna - Glen Echo - Arlington - DC (Washington) - Dunn Loring - Fairfax - Falls Church - Great Falls - Herndon - Idylwood - Lowes Island - Mc Lean - Mclean - Oakton - Reston - Tysons Corner - Wolf Trap ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Essence of Design, LLC | | Address | Potomac, Maryland 20854, United States | | Phone | (703) 328-4058 | | Website | http://www.essenceofdesign.net | | Followers on Houzz | 26 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — http://www.essenceofdesign.net/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Essence of Design, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/essence-of-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~437769414) - **Website:** http://www.essenceofdesign.net - **Phone:** (703) 328-4058 ## Credentials **Affiliations** - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews** ### All 2 reviews **★★★★★ — Rachel K, May 2018** > Shiva designed the upholstery and curtain fabrics in our living room, dining room and study. After an initial consultation, she returned with fabric samples and several design options to choose from. We asked her to integrate the rooms through fabric selections, but at the same time allow for the different character of each room to remain intact. She created a unique and vibrant ambience melding the “old world” feel of the dining room and study with the more mid-century-modern living room. She was able to select fabrics that complemented both antique and modern furniture. > > She was attentive to our desire to not acquire more artifacts – but rather work with the furniture and existing art to create cohesive and elegant rooms. She recomposed the objects on our tables and shelves thus transforming the room from its’ natural entropy to a pleasant harmony. She is professional, knowledgeable and has an impressive portfolio. She is easy to work with and respected our aesthetic, while at the same time, making valuable suggestions about room arrangement and placement of art. > > Her attention to detail and overall design sensibility brought these rooms to life. **★★★★★ — Atefeh Abad, March 2018** > Extremely talented with everything you look for in a designer and more! Our experience with Shiva has been nothing short of exceptional. Her expertise, quality of work and eye for detail are evident everywhere and her creativity laid a consistent personality in our home. She was able to integrate our different opinions in one and execute it in the best way possible. > Thank you so much for everything. We absolutely recommend Shiva to those who look for quality and excellence. ## Selected projects - [HOME DECOR FOR SALE!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-decor-for-sale-pj-vj~5750892) - Location: Potomac, MD - Photos: 20 - [Dr's Office, Chevy Chase, MD](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dr-s-office-chevy-chase-md-pj-vj~5751245) - Location: Chevy Chase, MD - Photos: 5 - [All Things Custom: Furniture, pillows, draperies, rugs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/all-things-custom-furniture-pillows-draperies-rugs-pj-vj~2942967) - Location: Potomac, MD - Photos: 19 - Description: We can custom design and produce anything. Furniture for tricky spaces, flip top ottomans for more storage, a combination of fabrics on pillows to pull all the colors in the room together, window treatments that are just perfect for the space. - [Living Room Designs in MD, VA & NY](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/living-room-designs-in-md-va-and-ny-pj-vj~5639007) - Location: McLean, VA - Photos: 11 - Description: Luxury Living Rooms done in all styles and all colors. - [Chevy Chase, MD project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chevy-chase-md-project-pj-vj~1179297) - Location: Chevy Chase, MD - Photos: 7 - Description: This project was an amazing experience. Great house and absolute delightful clients. The start point in Master Bedroom, for example, was the wallpaper the lady of the house had picked and was installed. The next step was creating a schematic that worked with this wallpaper and adding all kinds of textures: Silk, linen/metallic, velvet, chenille and open weave sheer fabric, Added beaded wallpaper on the fireplace wall to create a focal point. - [McLean, VA Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mclean-va-project-pj-vj~1178495) - Location: McLean, VA - Photos: 12 - [Kitchen Renovation, McLean, VA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-renovation-mclean-va-pj-vj~2988855) - Location: McLean, VA - Photos: 12 - Description: Before and after pictures of a kitchen renovation in a condo in McLean, VA - [Bathroom Designs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-designs-pj-vj~3148209) - Location: Potomac, MD - Photos: 16 - Description: Bathroom renovations done in McLean and Great Falls, Virginia....in Potomac,, Maryland....and in Upper Brookville, NY [See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/essence-of-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~437769414) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/137169107/list/wish-list) — 3 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/essenceofdesignllc) ## Community Q&A **Q: what are the counter tops please?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The counter top is Breccia Oniciata marble --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. 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