--- title: "Blue Ocean Design — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/blue-ocean-design-pfvwus-pf~470255589 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~470255589.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Blue Ocean Design" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/6a83745701956990_4091-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "181 N Ferry Road, Suite C, Shelter Island Heights, New York 11965, United States" latitude: 40.9223 longitude: -72.6371 phone: "(646) 345-3486" website: http://www.blue-ocean-design.com/ rating: 4.8 review_count: 20 best_of_houzz_awards: 13 followers: 156 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # Blue Ocean Design Original Houzz profile: [Blue Ocean Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/blue-ocean-design-pfvwus-pf~470255589) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Shelter Island Heights, NY - **Serves:** New York City, Brooklyn, Hamptons, Southampton, East Hampton, Southold, Springs, North Sea, East Hampton North, Northwest Harbor, Noyack, Greenport, Shelter Island, Sag Harbor, Greenport West, Water Mill, Shinnecock Hills, Watermill, Bridgehampton, Shelter Island Heights, North Haven, Peconic, Amagansett, Wainscott, Sagaponack, Connecticut, Fort Myers, Miami, Palm Beach, San Diego - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (20 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 13 awards (2017–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Woman owned - High-end Interior Designer of the Hamptons, working side by side with homeowners in Shelter Island, New York City, Miami and Los Angeles. With multifaceted design experience within fashion, business, art and digital graphics, the Blue Ocean Design Team specializes in complete home furnishings, full or partial renovations, space planning, and architectural detail consulting. ### 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 - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Lighting Design - Home Office Design & Construction - Custom Built-ins - Entry Design - Floor Plans - Playroom Design - Custom Furniture - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Custom Home Bars - House Plans - Art Selection - Closet Design - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Rugs - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Home Theater Design - Sustainable Design - Wine Cellar Design - Custom Pantries - Home Staging - Downsizing - Drafting - Holiday Decorating - Energy-Efficient Homes - Custom Beds - Interior Design Photography - Kitchen Remodeling - Communal spaces - Home Office Design - Show models ### Areas Served - New York City - Brooklyn - Hamptons - Southampton - East Hampton - Southold - Springs - North Sea - East Hampton North - Northwest Harbor - Noyack - Greenport - Shelter Island - Sag Harbor - Greenport West - Water Mill - Shinnecock Hills - Watermill - Bridgehampton - Shelter Island Heights - North Haven - Peconic - Amagansett - Wainscott - Sagaponack - Connecticut - Fort Myers - Miami - Palm Beach - San Diego ### Typical Job Cost $100,000 - 1 million $50,000 - 1 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Blue Ocean Design | | Address | 181 N Ferry Road, Suite C, Shelter Island Heights, New York 11965, United States | | Phone | (646) 345-3486 | | Website | http://www.blue-ocean-design.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 156 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — Blue Ocean design llc - Blog — www.blue-ocean-design.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Blue Ocean Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/blue-ocean-design-pfvwus-pf~470255589) - **Website:** http://www.blue-ocean-design.com/ - **Phone:** (646) 345-3486 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Innovation and Design Award by HC&G 2015 - Best of Houzz design awards for 2018,2019,2020,2021,2022,2023,2024 - **Best of Houzz:** 13 awards (2017–2026), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 20 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 45.0 - Communication: 44.0 - Value: 44.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Craig Unger, Jan. 2026** > ★★★★★ Turned My Dumpy Cottage Into the Ultimate Bachelor Pad > > I hired Iris and Blue Ocean Design to completely transform my cottage on the water, and the result is nothing short of incredible. > > When we started, the place was a total dump. My only ask was that I wanted to walk in and have it completely finished. She did furniture, linens, kitchen, art, décor, everything. I wanted my home to feel like a cool, modern bachelor pad. Iris nailed it. > > She handled every detail, from the big design choices down to the smallest finishing touches. She made the whole process effortless for me. What used to be an afterthought is now the place everyone wants to hang out. It’s stylish, comfortable, and perfectly suited to the way I live. > > If you want a designer who can take a blank slate (or a mess) and turn it into something amazing without hand-holding, Blue Ocean Design is it. **★★★★★ — kimdempster2, Jan. 2026** > Absolutely Exceptional – Iris and Blue Ocean Design Transformed My Home > I found Blue Ocean Design through word of mouth, and hiring Iris was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made for my home. > I wanted a total redesign. I wanted to modernize my house while still keeping my personal aesthetic. I was nervous about losing what made my home mine, but Iris immediately put me at ease. She truly listened. She spent real time understanding my wants, my fears, and my style, and then translated that into a vision that felt both fresh and deeply personal. > Her presentations were clear, thoughtful, and easy to understand. If I wasn’t sure about something, she never pushed or tried to talk me into choices I didn’t want. Instead, she listened, adjusted, and made sure every decision felt right. Beyond her talent, Iris is simply a warm and wonderful person, she is genuinely interested in who you are, your background, and how you live in your space. > Blue Ocean Design redesigned my entire house, and now it is updated, cohesive, and still completely me. The house has some very odd architectural details, and Iris turned them into beautiful, interesting features rather than problems. Every guest who walks in comments on how stunning the house is. > Communication was easy and consistent, everything was delivered on time, and the project stayed on budget. The process felt calm, collaborative, and professional from start to finish. > I would hire Iris again in a heartbeat. Although I honestly can’t imagine ever wanting to redo my beautiful home. I recommend Blue Ocean Design without hesitation to anyone with good taste who knows what they want to feel in their space but needs help achieving it, especially if you love a European aesthetic. > Working with Iris and Blue Ocean Design was simply wonderful. **★★★★★ — lisancohen, June 2024** > Blue Ocean Design is fantastic! We recently finished two houses with Iris, one of the principals of Blue Ocean Design. Her taste level is excellent and cost effective. She is very professional, collaborative and reliable. Also, very trustworthy. She met deadlines and was very responsive.to all our needs with both houses. It was a very positive experience and we highly recommend her and her company. **★★★★★ — HU-522595811, Sept. 2022** > Iris and her team did a fantastic job. She fulfilled our needs & taste and got everything done right in time. We can highly recommend her . **★★★★★ — Peter Muller, Sept. 2022** > We loved working with the Blue Ocean Design team. They understood design our esthetics, our needs and have a great eye for details. We can highly recommend them **★★★★★ — tblumenfeld49, Sept. 2022** > I have worked with Blue Ocean Design on several projects and love the team and > their work. They completed two projects for me. > > They did a fantastic job at my beach house in the Hamptons, so I asked them to decorate and stage our condo in the city so we could put it on the market. We ended up getting a full-price offer which never would have happened without the help of Blue Ocean. > > The team at Blue Ocean Design worked with me to achieve my desired aesthetic. They are talented, easy to work with, and professional. I can’t say enough good things! **★ — Christine Vinciguerra, Sept. 2022** > Terrible company ! Avoid at all costs! > I hired Iris for the decoration of my beautiful penthouse , she was so bad .. she was late in ordering critical pieces , the furniture totally lacked sense of proportions . Then she threw away the boxes and I could not return and get reimbursed.. she even glued the carpet to my beautiful wood floor ! Last but not least, she took months to reimburse what she owed me . Terrible !! **★★★★★ — Erin Madorsky, July 2022** > Blue Ocean Design handled the design for my new construction home in Bridgehampton beautifully. Their style, taste and sense of a space is very special and stands out from cliche Hamptons style. Modern yet accessible- they have their own POV but also tailored to my individual style and lifestyle requests. I love what they suggested for paint colors, lighting, furniture and accessories. Each room they worked on was managed from start to finish and came out beautifully- I didn’t have to do a thing. I found them when I was house hunting and they had designed interiors for a show house. That was also beautiful and move in ready. They know homes and design extremely well. **★★★★★ — skadel, June 2022** > Iris and her fantastic team made my long-awaited second house in Florida my dream home ! I had seen the work of Blue Ocean design over the years and just knew they would be the right fit for me. I wasn't wrong. Iris and her team collaborated with me on every aspect and helped turn my vision into reality ( even better than I imagined). Iris has impeccable taste and brings a hip yet classic style to everything she touches. Despite dealing with Covid supply chain issues , the communication was always prompt and issues seamlessly navigated. > She and her team are also a delight to work with. They made what could have been a very stressful process ...fun! **★★★★★ — jeremy, May 2022** > Working with Blue Ocean Design was fantastic. Iris and her team took the time to understand my needs and personal style. They developed a design that is beautiful and really works with my lifestyle and how I use the spaces. They are enthusiastic, creative and professional. **★★★★★ — Christine Dittmar, May 2022** > Blue Ocean Design - respectively its head and heart Iris Zonlight- helped us some years ago by setting up our newly bought farm house. We were new to the Hamptons so it was great that Iris knew all the beautiful stores and antique dealers around. Iris has a wonderful taste that was shaped during her years in Europe especially South France and her now home The Hamptons. A perfect combination between sophisticated style and casual mood is the result. Every little detail fits to the bigger idea. We really love our house and enjoy every minute in it. It’s great for entertaining but also for snuggling up in an armchair with your favorite book. **★★★★★ — Watchcase Factory Condominiums, Jan. 2020** > Iris staged two of the townhouses at the Watchcase Factory in Sag Harbor Village for us, and one of these is currently in contract for sale. Another buyer of a separate townhouse chose Blue Ocean Design to stage their new home because they were impressed by the separate units staged by BOD. BOD offers reasonable pricing and is a flexible partner in the our ongoing sales process. ## Selected projects - [GARDINERS BAY, SHELTER ISLAND](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gardiners-bay-shelter-island-pj-vj~7267253) - Location: Shelter Island Heights, NY - Photos: 20 - Description: This modern home on Shelter Island exudes high style luxury, yet sensual, comfy zen-like vibes. - [OLD NOYAC PATH, NOYAC, NY](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/old-noyac-path-noyac-ny-pj-vj~2100852) - Location: Noyack, NY - Photos: 9 - [MEADOW SPRING RESIDENCE](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/meadow-spring-residence-pj-vj~2737434) - Location: Southampton, NY - Photos: 10 - [FERRY ROAD, SAG HARBOR](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ferry-road-sag-harbor-pj-vj~6944305) - Location: Sag Harbor, NY - Photos: 12 - [COOPERS NECK](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coopers-neck-pj-vj~6944077) - Location: Southampton, NY - Photos: 12 - [JULE POND](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jule-pond-pj-vj~5978622) - Location: Southampton, NY - Photos: 21 - [MIROMAR LAKES, FLORIDA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/miromar-lakes-florida-pj-vj~6943319) - Location: Miromar Lakes, FL - Photos: 19 - [DIAMON COURT, SOUTHAMPTON, NY](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/diamon-court-southampton-ny-pj-vj~2100871) - Location: Southampton, NY - Photos: 9 - [ASTORIA LIGHTS/COMMON SPACES/ WORK IN PROGRESS](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/astoria-lights-common-spaces-work-in-progress-pj-vj~5798638) - Location: Queens, NY - Photos: 6 - [MAIN STREET, SAG HARBOR](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/main-street-sag-harbor-pj-vj~5868911) - Location: Sag Harbor, NY - Photos: 7 - [SOUTHAMPTON RESIDENCE](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/southampton-residence-pj-vj~2737527) - Location: Southampton, NY - Photos: 7 - [SAGG ROAD RESIDENCE, SAG HARBOR, NY](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sagg-road-residence-sag-harbor-ny-pj-vj~2725758) - Location: Sag Harbor, NY - Photos: 11 - [SANDPIPER, BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sandpiper-bridgehampton-ny-pj-vj~2100889) - Location: Bridgehampton, NY - Photos: 3 - [MAGEE DRIVE, SOUTHAMPTON, NY](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/magee-drive-southampton-ny-pj-vj~2718949) - Location: Southampton, NY - Photos: 12 - [HEAD OF POND, NY](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/head-of-pond-ny-pj-vj~2100882) - Location: Water Mill, NY - Photos: 9 - [SPRING LANE, SOUTHAMPTON, NY](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spring-lane-southampton-ny-pj-vj~2100895) - Location: Southampton, NY - Photos: 9 - Description: Blue Ocean Design are interior decorators, located in the heart of the Hamptons, in Sag Harbor, NY. - [SOUTHAMPTON MEADOWS, SOUTHAMPTON NY](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/southampton-meadows-southampton-ny-pj-vj~2082265) - Location: Southampton, NY - Photos: 5 - [OX PASTURE, SOUTHAMPTON, NY, STAGED TO SELL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ox-pasture-southampton-ny-staged-to-sell-pj-vj~2737347) - Location: Southampton, NY - Photos: 10 - [DIAMON COURT BASEMENT, SOUTHAMPTON, NY](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/diamon-court-basement-southampton-ny-pj-vj~2727630) - Location: Southampton, NY - Photos: 5 - [FALL COURT, SOUTHAMPTON, NY](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fall-court-southampton-ny-pj-vj~2727665) - Location: Southampton, NY - Photos: 10 [See all 28 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/blue-ocean-design-pfvwus-pf~470255589) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/180832604/list/wish-list) — 1 idea [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/blueoceandesign) ## Community Q&A **Q: Dining Table - where can i purchase?** *(in Photo Questions)* Searching for a larger square dining table - is this custom? Where can I purchase one similar? Any information would be appreciated! A: This is a custom made table, can be purchased through Blue Ocean Design info@blue-ocean-design.com 646-345-3486 **Q: House layout** *(in Photo Questions)* What room is on the other side of the two sets of double doors? A: there is a lovely media room on the other side of the doors . **Q: wall paint color** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello! I was wondering what is the color of the wall paint in the office picture? Thank you. A: Benjamin Moore Silver Fox **Q: like these sofas. what are they?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: We would be happy to send you more details. Please email us at info@lbue-ocean-design.com **Q: room dimension** *(in Photo Questions)* What are the dimensions of this room? A: We would be happy to find out for you. Please send us an email at info@blue-ocean-design.com for more details. Thank you! **Q: What kind of floor and stain?** *(in Photo Questions)* Like to know width A: We would love to send you more details. Please email us at info@blue-ocean-design.com Thank you --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*