--- title: "Mitra Designs Studio Collaborative — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/mitra-designs-studio-collaborative-pfvwus-pf~595728114 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~595728114.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Mitra Designs Studio Collaborative" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/1ea3e5560449182e_8793-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Available upon Request, Bristol, Vermont 05443, United States" latitude: 44.146 longitude: -73.0717 phone: "(802) 453-5438" website: http://www.mitradesigns.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 10 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 117 last_updated: 2026-09-07 --- # Mitra Designs Studio Collaborative Original Houzz profile: [Mitra Designs Studio Collaborative](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/mitra-designs-studio-collaborative-pfvwus-pf~595728114) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Bristol, VT - **Serves:** Burlington, Middlebury (village), Bristol, Ferrisburgh, Vergennes, Starksboro, Monkton, North Ferrisburgh, New Haven, Ferrisburg, North Ferrisburg, VT - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (10 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2016–2019), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Mitra Designs Studio Collaborative is a Design consultation firm based in Vermont specializing in providing design services for distinctive homes and business’s. With more than 25 years of design experience, professional recognition and published work; Mitra’s work can be seen in numerous national and prestigious design magazines, and other publications. The most distinguishing aspect of Mitra’s work—for which she is greatly respected in the design and construction field—is her keen attention to every visual and functional aspect of design. Mitra has an exceptionally strong conceptual and space planning and problem solving ability which is the foundation of her design work. Her business success is also due to her ability to come up with creative design solutions and “pull everything together” for her clients according to the highest design standards. Mitra is also well known and respected by her colleagues for her ability to understand the nuts and bolts of the construction process and for being an effective team player. She works closely with builders to ensure a smooth transition of the design phase into the construction. Mitra is also an artist and that spirit is embodied in her design work and in her ability to design spaces that is not only functional, but delight, surprise, rejuvenate, and inspire. Decades of hands-on experience both in reputable architectural design firms and construction field has allowed me to gain a deep understanding of the needs of both fields. I have developed a successful process in my work that allows the project team to foresee and carefully consider all project needs early in the design and planning and construction phase. I pay special attention to all critical aspects as well as artistic elements of good design such as scale, form, function, and proportion, as well as the psychological effects of natural and artificial lighting, color, and texture. My conceptual design packages are highly comprehensive and easy to understand for which I continually receive praise for by both my clients and their builders. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Pool House Design & Construction - Home Restoration - Drafting - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Barn Design & Construction - Basement Remodeling - Mudroom Design - Basement Design - Attic Conversion - Garage Design - Laundry Room Design - 3D Home Design - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Burlington - Middlebury (village) - Bristol - Ferrisburgh - Vergennes - Starksboro - Monkton - North Ferrisburgh - New Haven - Ferrisburg - North Ferrisburg - VT ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Mitra Designs Studio Collaborative | | Address | Available upon Request, Bristol, Vermont 05443, United States | | Phone | (802) 453-5438 | | Website | http://www.mitradesigns.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 117 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/mitradesigns/timeline - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/pub/mitra-samimi-urich/12/71b/106 - Blog — http://www.mitradesigns.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Mitra Designs Studio Collaborative](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/mitra-designs-studio-collaborative-pfvwus-pf~595728114) - **Website:** http://www.mitradesigns.com/ - **Phone:** (802) 453-5438 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of HOUZZ 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 - Historic Preservation Award. Fine Homebuilding Contributor. Our design work is featured in both national and regional prestigious magazines such as Design New England, Fine Homebuilding, New England Home, Remodel, Renovation Style, and Better Homes and Gardens. - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2016–2019), for Service, Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 10 reviews** ### All 10 reviews **★★★★★ — SD2012 DeNoble, Dec. 2018** > We have worked with Mitra in the past for several projects on our home. Now we are doing a complete renovation of our basement space - 1800 sq feet with a full bath, bedroom, kitchen, gym area, game area, and movie area. Although the project is not yet completed, the space is transforming beautifully! Mitra has been able to redesign the basement from one that previously had a strange layout, to a space that will be both beautiful and have much better functionality. Mitra is such an artist but also realistic designer, able to conceptualize a modern and aesthetically pleasing look that also FUNCTIONS perfectly. Her relationship with our contractor is great as well which makes for easy communication and coordination. She has been readily available to answer questions and make some changes as the project has been moving forward. It's always a pleasure to work with Mitra and I can't wait to see the final result of the basement! **★★★★★ — North Country Tile, Dec. 2018** > It has been a great pleasure to team up with Mitra Designs Studio on a wonderful range of projects through the years. What we admire most about Mitra is her originality, her commitment to design excellence as well as her relationships with clients. When working on a project she thoroughly engages the client in the decision making process, bringing them into the showroom to go through all selections and guiding them from start to finish. Mitra has an incredible eye for color and texture, she will put together combinations of materials you would never think of and the end result is incredible every time! The uniqueness brought to her projects is truly inspiring, her versatility is amazing and she is extremely detail oriented no matter the style of home. We look forward to future projects with Mitra and her team! **★★★★★ — D Anon, Dec. 2016** > It's hard to quantify all that we appreciate about Mitra Designs Studio. From the beginning, she took the time to understand us. She interviewed us, spent time in the home with (and without) us, asked us about our habits and preferences, likes and dislikes. She drew careful plans for us, was open to suggestion and collaboration, worked diligently to meet our expectations and budget, and was prepared and thorough. She had a lot of ideas, cared a great deal, and had good follow through. When she toured the finished product, it was interesting to see her eyes light up at elements (like the positioning of windows, or finish details of rooms, or flow) that she had struggled to perfect for us. She succeeded in all these things. Building a home is a group effort and she was a valuable member of the team. Thank you, Mitra. **Comment from Mitra Designs Studio Collaborative:** > Thank you for your kind review. It was a great pleasure working with you on the design of your home and nothing is more rewarding to hear that you are happy with the outcome of the project. > > All the best, > > Mitra **★★★★★ — Deb Day, Sept. 2016** > I highly recommend Mitra for any architecture or interior design projects you may have. We have used Mitra for two of our projects and give her an A+ on both. She is talented, creative, hard working and an excellent communicator. She skillfully blends her talent in architecture and interior design on our first project of building a house. She was knowledgeable in the construction process and able to clearly communicate her ideas with the builder, vendors and us, the homeowners. > > Her drawings and design detail were detailed and imaginative. We love how she addressed the elements of design, space, shape, structure, design flow, functional design, color scheme and lighting to create our uniquely gorgeous home. Specifically, Mitra designed graceful, flowing rooms, including cabinets and shimmering mosaic tile, and built in furniture and a live edge wood and stainless steel table. > > Mitra’s second project was designing a stunning liquor cabinet for us. We really appreciate how she listened to our ideas and worked closely with us to quickly create sketches, refining them as we were able to become more clear with the exact design we wanted. We were amazed at the time and attention she devoted to this project; she made it a priority and was able to have us pick out the wood, > meet with the wood worker and line up a metal worker with a couple weeks. > > In conclusion, Mitra is a creative, highly skilled in all aspects of building design who has fabulous communication skills. I recommend her without reservation for any of your design needs. **Comment from Mitra Designs Studio Collaborative:** > Thank you, Deb. It was such a pleasure to work together on your new home! I really enjoyed working with you and Dale. Equally important, I'm very grateful to have gained such wonderful friendship from that work! Thanks!!! **★★★★★ — Susan Teare, Professional Photographer, May 2016** > I have worked with Mitra for many years photographing her projects for her website, portfolio and marketing. Her work is beautiful and thoughtful. When I walk into a space Mitra has designed from start to finish, I know my photographs for her will be simply beautiful because of her exquisite work. She is professional, detailed-oriented, artistic and very experienced. It's a pleasure and an honor to work with Mitra. **★★★★★ — Conner & Buck, Jan. 2016** > Conner & Buck has been involved with Mitra Designs on various projects for the past 15 years. Mitra has worked with us on several phases of design from conceptual space planning for residential homes, additions, and renovations to comprehensive interior designs. She has led a design team on various other projects providing valuable schematic design and design development that provide all of the information for project CDs. She works very well with clients. She is a good listener and she thinks quickly allowing her to be reflexive to owner changes. Mitra has a broad knowledge of materials and is always looking for new and interesting things to incorporate into the work. Mitra’s hand drawings and renderings are both beautiful and workable. Along with her drawings, we’ll typically get schedules for all building components, trim details, casing details, cabinetry, lighting, and color selections for the project. > > Mitra is fun to work with and a true professional. > > Sincerely, > > Chris Conner > Conner & Buck Builders **Comment from Mitra Designs Studio Collaborative:** > Thank you, Chris, for all your kind compliments. I always look forward to our next project together. > > Mitra **★★★★★ — pdenoble, Jan. 2016** > We hired Mitra for several projects on our home, including remodeling the entire outside of our home, landscape ideas, and many inside projects including gut renovation of our entire family room with custom made cabinetry and lighting, modernizing our existing doorways and windows, and adding architectural design features including structured walls. She has an AMAZING artistic eye and can make a blah room into a feature of the house! She has exceptional architectural knowledge while keeping esthetics at the forefront of her design ideas. She has a spectacular way of mixing various textures, colors and materials to make a room both comfortable/inviting, and esthetically beautiful! In addition, Mitra has a great team of specialty painters and cabinet makers that were equally exceptional! Mitra was very patient, thorough, and listened to what we envisioned very well. Excellent to work with and we can't wait to work with her on future projects! **★★★★★ — carolboardman, Dec. 2015** > Mitra was amazing! She was creative, patient and very responsive. I have recommended her to many friends and they too have been very pleased with her work. **★★★★★ — jfrf84, April 2015** > We have been fortunate to work on several projects with Mitra of Mitra Designs Studio. Her projects are innovative, bringing surprising elements together in a mix of classic and contemporary design. Mitra has been a pleasure to work with on each project. She is able to speak the language of each player in the Design/Build process - from client to cabinetmaker - and she stays involved from start to finish. She has a wonderful aesthetic sense with an eye for color and detail, she's a problem solver, and she knows how to merge the intent of the design and the integrity of the building process into one. We always look forward to working on projects with Mitra Designs Studio. She is an artist and a communicator. **★★★★★ — HU-800655, April 2015** > We were extremely satisfied with Mitra's services. > > What an eye Mitra has! She took a look at our living room/dining room and soon presented us with a plan that was extremely creative and functional. She turned our rather drab living room/dining room into the showcase of our home. The walls of the first floor are lined with crown molding and the colors she picked are absolutely amazing. > > My wife and I recommend Mitra without reservation. ## Selected projects - [Modern Vermont Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-vermont-farmhouse-pj-vj~1689638) - Location: Vergennes, VT - Photos: 29 - Description: This project has made the cover of New England Home Magazine May 2016, and has published a full-scale featured story. Please visit our website under "Press" on our menu, to see the complete album for this project and learn more about this project. The overall goal of this project was to create a clean simple and functional design that is beautiful, yet relaxing and comfortable for the homeowners and their young family. Since the homeowners extensively travel around the world. They had a great de… - [Modern Vermont Guest House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-vermont-guest-house-pj-vj~1027927) - Location: Addison, VT - Photos: 47 - Description: Design New England Magazine has published a full-scale story about this project. Please visit our website under "Press" to see the complete album for this and to learn more about this project. Mitra provided both architectural and interior design services for this project to convert an existing art studio into a guest-house which also doubles as double as a forest retreat for the homeowners. As part of this renovation, an addition was added to allow space for a new space for bedrooms and a loft.… - [Classic French Country Farmhouse, Vermont](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-french-country-farmhouse-vermont-pj-vj~753425) - Location: Waltham, VT - Photos: 16 - Description: Renovation Style, one of Better Homes and Garden's design magazine has published a full-scale story of this project. Please visit our website under "Press" to see the full album and learn more about this project. A multi phased architectural and interior design project of a complete renovation and addition involving historic renovation of an existing Vermont farmhouse, completed by Mitra Designs Studio for Architecture and Interiors. Phase I, was designs for the architecture, phase II was for in… - [Classic New England House Renovation - Burlington, Vermont](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-new-england-house-renovation-burlington-vermont-pj-vj~1029800) - Location: Burlington, VT - Photos: 14 - Description: Complete gut and creation of a new architectural and interior design, converting an existing ranch house built in 1940's into a new classic French Country house. The design of this project also included the creation of a new addition that housed a new foyer and porch as well as two new additional bedrooms above it. Also, as part of this renovation, a new master bedroom suite was designed utilizing an existing attic space. Every design effort was made to maximize the beautiful westerly view of La… - [Classic House Renovation in Burlington, Vermont](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-house-renovation-in-burlington-vermont-pj-vj~753209) - Location: Burlington, VT - Photos: 13 - Description: Complete exterior and interior gut, and an entire architectural and interior design overhaul transforming an existing 1940's house into a new beautiful house. This project also involved designs for an addition and creation of a new master suite utilizing existing attic space, all while maximizing the amazing views of Lake Champlain and improving the curb appeal of this house. - [New England Master bath and kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-england-master-bath-and-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~1036750) - Location: Shelburne, VT - Photos: 3 - Description: This project was featured in Fine Homebuilding Magazine. Please visit our website to see more photos and learn more about this project. (The link to this article can be seen in "Press" under our menu at our website) - [Modern Wayne New Jersey Renovation - A modern curb appeal transformation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-wayne-new-jersey-renovation-a-modern-curb-appeal-transformation-pj-vj~1442187) - Location: Wayne, NJ - Photos: 13 - [Classic New England House Renovation and addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-new-england-house-renovation-and-addition-pj-vj~1028577) - Location: Shelburne, VT - Photos: 20 - [Vermont Country House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vermont-country-house-pj-vj~1028028) - Location: Burlington, VT - Photos: 11 - Description: This project was featured in Remodel Magazine of Better Homes and Garden. Please visit our website and "Press" under our menu to learn more about this project and see the complete album. - [Vermont Urban Country](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vermont-urban-country-pj-vj~2193695) - Location: Lincoln, VT - Photos: 4 - [Wayne New Jersey Renovation Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wayne-new-jersey-renovation-project-pj-vj~1442183) - Location: Wayne, NJ - Photos: 2 - [Vermont Farmhouse Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vermont-farmhouse-renovation-pj-vj~2193595) - Location: New Haven, VT - Photos: 8 - [Work-in-Progress, Waterfront Burlington, VT- Design for a new construction](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/work-in-progress-waterfront-burlington-vt-design-for-a-new-construction-pj-vj~1670098) - Location: Burlington, VT - Photos: 6 - [South Burlington, Waterfront Private Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-burlington-waterfront-private-residence-pj-vj~2913698) - Location: Charlotte, VT - Photos: 14 [See all 14 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/mitra-designs-studio-collaborative-pfvwus-pf~595728114) ## Ideabooks - [kitchen island - Bristol Project](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/104193921/list/kitchen-island-bristol-project) — 1 idea - [Addison Barn Guest House - inspiratoins and idea References](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61081902/list/addison-barn-guest-house-inspiratoins-and-idea-references) — 10 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/mitradesigns) ## Community Q&A **Q: Fireplace insert** *(in Photo Questions)* Who makes this fireplace insert? Thank you. A: It is a Wittus built-in fireplace from the Phenix Green series. wittus.com - It is highly efficient and has a good range of heating capacity per square feet. Good luck with your project! **Q: Where is this couch from? thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It is a Herman Miller sofa, customized to fit the specific needs of this project. **Q: What is the flooring?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The flooring is poured concrete which contains some stone. **Q: What is the color of the green paint?** *(in Photo Questions)* Beautiful! A: Thank you for your complement! For three sides of the walls, I have customized a color based on Sherwin Williams color SW6416, with hints of SW-7747. Most paint stores can work with you on that. Please keep in mind that color is very reactive to other colors used in a room. Here, the color tones are balanced with the light gray color of the concrete, the tile and natural white pebble stone on the floor, the cool natural light coming from the direction of the windows, and the type of lighting used in the room. Additionally, the soft wheat gold glass wall panels used in the shower casts a warm sun-like glow on all colors (see my website www.mitradesigns.comfor the full portfolio of this project). I always study my color schemes at different times of the day, before I finalize the color choices. Color selection really is an art! Please note that the photo viewed on the screen makes the green appear much darker than the actual wall paint. I suggest you first study the color by obtaining a larger sample of all your paint colors and test it in the room. Use of green color particularly requires a careful study in the actual room, so I suggest that you obtain a quart of the paint and do a few test patches on different wall surfaces before you paint the whole room. Have fun playing with colors! **Q: siding** *(in Photo Questions)* what is the grey material used on the exterior? A: It is Hardi Board panels with reveal channels in medium gray color. **Q: what color is painted on the walls of this bathroom?** *(in Photo Questions)* name and number of the paint would be great! thx A: For three sides of the walls, I have customized a color based on Sherwin Williams color SW6416, with hints of SW-7747. Most paint stores can work with you on that. Please keep in mind that color is very reactive to other colors used in a room. Here, the color tones are balanced with the light gray color of the concrete, the tile and natural white pebble stone on the floor, the cool natural light coming from the direction of the windows, and the type of lighting used in the room. Additionally, the soft wheat gold glass wall panels used in the shower casts a warm sun-like glow on all colors (see my website www.mitradesigns.com for the full portfolio of this project). I always study my color schemes at different times of the day, before I finalize the color choices. Color selection really is an art! Please note that the photo viewed on the screen makes the green appear much darker than the actual wall paint. I suggest you first study the color by obtaining a larger sample of all your paint colors and test it in the room. Use of green color particularly requires a careful study in the actual room, so I suggest that you obtain a quart of the paint and do a few test patches on different wall surfaces before you paint the whole room. Have fun playing with colors! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-07.*