--- title: "Mona Ives — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/mona-ives-pfvwus-pf~58806626 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~58806626.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Mona Ives" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] address: "26 Shrewsbury St, West Boylston, Massachusetts 01583, United States" latitude: 42.3584 longitude: -71.7838 phone: "(508) 801-6842" website: http://www.stylishspacesdesign.com rating: 0 review_count: 0 followers: 152 last_updated: 2026-11-10 --- # Mona Ives Original Houzz profile: [Mona Ives](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/mona-ives-pfvwus-pf~58806626) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** West Boylston, MA - **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Founded in 2005, Stylish Spaces is an interior design firm based in Central Massachusetts with home offices near both Boston and Cape Cod. Our interior designers approach each project with a personal, down-to-earth attitude to create the warm, inviting space you desire. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Mona Ives | | Address | 26 Shrewsbury St, West Boylston, Massachusetts 01583, United States | | Phone | (508) 801-6842 | | Website | http://www.stylishspacesdesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 152 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Mona Ives](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/mona-ives-pfvwus-pf~58806626) - **Website:** http://www.stylishspacesdesign.com - **Phone:** (508) 801-6842 ## Selected projects - [Updated Classic Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/updated-classic-powder-room-pj-vj~28544) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Updated Traditional Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/updated-traditional-family-room-pj-vj~28541) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Basement Bar/Family/Playroom Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-bar-family-playroom-space-pj-vj~13267) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~13268) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Airy family room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/airy-family-room-pj-vj~19442) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Luxury dining room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/luxury-dining-room-pj-vj~19447) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Contemporary master bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-master-bedroom-pj-vj~19777) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 [See all 7 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/mona-ives-pfvwus-pf~58806626) ## Ideabooks - [cool color schemes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2529572/list/cool-color-schemes) — 10 ideas - [fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2448386/list/fireplaces) — 3 ideas - [stylish's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1493687/list/stylish-s-ideas) — 5 ideas - [smith fireplace](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1987918/list/smith-fireplace) — 2 ideas - [rhonda fendelet](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2451945/list/rhonda-fendelet) — 1 idea [See all 5 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/stylish) ## Community Q&A **Q: Window treatment or not?** *(in Design Dilemma)* Hi! We have just completed an extensive kitchen renovation and added a 15 foot window. We have lovely views of woods and a field beyond that. We don't want to hinder our view in any way but we have a smaller, older window next to it which we did not replace. When we look at it it just looks so bare and I think it needs a valance. But it seems like it would be weird to have a valance on one window and not the larger one? Also as an FYI the kitchen opens to our family room which has a large set of windows/sliders and we have no window treatments for that. A: If I were your designer I would do a valance, but nothing frilly. I would do a straight cornice, or a straight cornice with button. I would go right under your molding and only cover the trim and the window frame so it doesn't impact your view at all. Looks like you have some nice prints there you could go with. I would put matching cornices over all the windows. If you don't like the look of a cornice you could go with a kick-pleat valance. Straight lines, please no scallops. **Q: Looking for low profile Tub** *(in Design Dilemma)* We are looking at replacing a fiberglass tub/shower combo with a tile shower. It would mean we no longer have a tub in our home. For resale I'm thinking there should be some option for a very short height tub that would be fine for bathing a baby or small child that we could use for the 'base' of the shower. I am not finding anything . A: Kohler has a 14" high tub which is very low - I believe it's cast iron. You can get that and tile up the walls around it. You can search their website by dimensions. When remodeling the bathroom I suggest you keep a tub for families who need one to bathe their children. The 14" height will make it very easy to get in and out. **Q: Need an idea of cost,we are clueless!!** *(in Design Dilemma)* So we just bought this house and we hate the kitchen but love everything else! My photos are limited sorry. We don't have a pantry either. My thought is to rip out those overhead cabinets and bar attached to the wall the replace with a island and pantry on the wall (it'll be across from fridge) stock cabinets NOT custom of course, we would like to replace all the cabinets and counters with the cheapest cabinets/counter as possible (kitchen is small) what do you think it would cost to have it be a "do it yourself" project? Or even a local contractor maybe and I buy supplies? A: It could be as little as $5K as much as $15 depending on whether you get it installed or DIY and the quality of cabs you buy. Remember there is labor charges for demo, removal and trash disposal. even if you did it yourself you'd have to rent a dumpster. Renovations are just not cheap. My advice? Save up enough money - do it once, and do it right. **Q: Help Window treatment for large expanse of door/window area** *(in Design Dilemma)* I have a very large expanse of doors and windows that needs an economical solution that is room darkening in my master bedroom.The windows/doors had a very heavy (totally wrong) drape covering the space prior-see photo. The home is a 1970's So. Cal view home with post and beam in main area and windows all along . The bedroom is the dilemma as I don't want to spend a fortune even though it will be a small one with whatever I do. I need the most cost effective that does the trick. Any suggestions? Help! I was thinking roller shades, but I am open to all options and especially one that is better on my budget. The windows/doors intersect in the corner as well. A: Sliding solar shade panels. Most economical and functional. **Q: All tile bathroom vs. 2 complimentary tiles and 1 painted wall?** *(in Design Dilemma)* I am tiling the 6 ft. shower wall (north) in a mosaic tile. I am tiling the east (5 ft) and south walls (6 ft) in a complimentary tile. I am not sure whether to continue the complimentary tile (west wall - 5 ft) or whether to have it painted A: Continue. It will not look right with a singled out wall painted. **Q: Kitchen work top colour.** *(in Design Dilemma)* Hi there, I have just had a new floor laid throughout the house. It's called castle aged oat. As you can see there is a big clash between the floor and the solid beach block worktops. Anyone know if it's possible to recolour the worktops ? Or any other ideas? A: Great floor! I would say just get a granite countertop or quartz. There would be many light/white/grey colors that will work with it, or you could just do a flat black on the counter for a look in keeping with your great floors. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-10.*