--- title: "Shabby Beginnings Design — Kitchen & Bath Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/shabby-beginnings-design-pfvwus-pf~629541961 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~629541961.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Shabby Beginnings Design" category: ["Kitchen & Bath Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/50830ccd0265882a_6970-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "525 South Illinois Street, Millstadt, Illinois 62260, United States" latitude: 38.4443 longitude: -90.0888 phone: "(618) 978-7872" website: http://brianamarie7.houzz.com rating: 5 review_count: 4 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 68 last_updated: 2026-09-28 --- # Shabby Beginnings Design Original Houzz profile: [Shabby Beginnings Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/shabby-beginnings-design-pfvwus-pf~629541961) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers - **Location:** Millstadt, IL - **Serves:** Belleville, Swansea, Shiloh, Columbia, Waterloo, Mascoutah, Freeburg, Smithton, Millstadt, Dupo, Hecker, Maeystown, Floraville, Paderborn, Saint Louis, St Louis - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - 500 Ideabook Saves I am a full service kitchen and bath design service that works with homeowners, designers and contractors. We work closely with our customers in assisting them with achieving the kitchen or bath of their dreams. I have multiple cabinet lines that can accommodate any budget or style. The kitchen and bath business is an ever changing business. Shabby Beginnings Design recognizes this and we are constantly taking steps to stay ahead of the game in regards to style and design ideas. We understands that while budgets are different, the passion homeowners have for their dream kitchens and bathrooms are the same. We share that passion and we work with our clients from the beginning stages of our dream to completion. ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Custom Cabinets - Bathroom Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Bathroom Vanities - 3D Rendering - Custom Countertops - Design Consultation - Laundry Room Design - Floor Plans - Mudroom Design - Custom Cabinet Doors - Kitchen Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling ### Areas Served - Belleville - Swansea - Shiloh - Columbia - Waterloo - Mascoutah - Freeburg - Smithton - Millstadt - Dupo - Hecker - Maeystown - Floraville - Paderborn - Saint Louis - St Louis ### Typical Job Cost $10,000 - 150,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Shabby Beginnings Design | | Address | 525 South Illinois Street, Millstadt, Illinois 62260, United States | | Phone | (618) 978-7872 | | Website | http://brianamarie7.houzz.com | | Followers on Houzz | 68 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Shabby Beginnings Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/shabby-beginnings-design-pfvwus-pf~629541961) - **Website:** http://brianamarie7.houzz.com - **Phone:** (618) 978-7872 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Associates Degree in Interior Design- Patricia Stevens College - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — Sarah Roberson, July 2017** > Briana has been wonderful to work with on our new build. She has responded in a timely and professional manner. We have had the normal issues that come along with a new build, and she has worked to resolve them quickly. I would recommend her to anyone looking to build new or remodel their home. **★★★★★ — nrompel, July 2017** > Brianna just finished our kitchen and bath design & remodel. Our vision was modern farmhouse.... It's EXACTLY what we wanted! She was so great to work with. Gave me plenty of options. Always patient and available when we needed her. She has eye for design and color. Would DEFINITELY recommend her business! **★★★★★ — Jennifer Rector, Jan. 2017** > We have worked with Briana on multiple design projects and they have all turned out great! She can do any style and has great suggestions for what works for you and your space. We will use her again on our next project! **★★★★★ — Holly Norton, Dec. 2016** > Briana is an extremely talented professional who loves her job! Briana will listen to what you want and will make your vision a reality! She has great ideas and is a pleasure to be around because she is always upbeat and smiling! You will love working with her, I will always refer my friends and family to her!! ## Selected projects - [Big Cedar Lodge](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/big-cedar-lodge-pj-vj~7441169) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [White Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-kitchen-pj-vj~7441167) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Lenzburg House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lenzburg-house-pj-vj~6029725) - Location: Lenzburg, Illinois - Photos: 17 - Description: Kabinart Cabinets - [Haus Master Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/haus-master-bathroom-pj-vj~6000113) - Location: Belleville, Illinois - Photos: 7 - [Basement upgrade](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-upgrade-pj-vj~6000110) - Location: Smithton, Illinois - Photos: 5 - [Mascoutah Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mascoutah-kitchen-pj-vj~6000108) - Location: Mascoutah, Illinois - Photos: 10 - [Mother In Law Suite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mother-in-law-suite-pj-vj~6000106) - Location: Lenzburg, Illinois - Photos: 9 - [Litchfield Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/litchfield-kitchen-pj-vj~6000103) - Location: Litchfield, Illinois - Photos: 11 - [Master Suite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-suite-pj-vj~6000099) - Location: Belleville, Illinois - Photos: 5 - [Offices](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/offices-pj-vj~1532788) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Laundry Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/laundry-rooms-pj-vj~1532800) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Bars](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bars-pj-vj~1532824) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathrooms-pj-vj~1532703) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchens-pj-vj~1532676) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 60 - [Commercial Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/commercial-spaces-pj-vj~1532836) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Total Over Haul](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/total-over-haul-pj-vj~1532529) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - [Wine Country](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wine-country-pj-vj~1532278) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Refreshed House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/refreshed-house-pj-vj~1531687) - Location: St. Louis, MO - Photos: 17 - [Bright Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bright-bathroom-pj-vj~1429601) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Project Off Manchester](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/project-off-manchester-pj-vj~1429542) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 [See all 47 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/shabby-beginnings-design-pfvwus-pf~629541961) ## Ideabooks - [Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18756481/list/kitchen) — 140 ideas - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18762046/list/bathrooms) — 75 ideas - [Pantry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/165399360/list/pantry) — 1 idea - [House's](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18756646/list/house-s) — 8 ideas - [TONI CORONA](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/154126350/list/toni-corona) — 5 ideas - [Living Room Space](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18761713/list/living-room-space) — 14 ideas - [Laundry Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34658786/list/laundry-room) — 7 ideas - [Outdoor Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18756877/list/outdoor-spaces) — 27 ideas - [Bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29387773/list/bedrooms) — 8 ideas - [Valenti-Quirk](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/110737406/list/valenti-quirk) — 11 ideas - [Kids](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18622256/list/kids) — 16 ideas - [Basement Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25328408/list/basement-ideas) — 4 ideas - [Anthony and Sam Addition](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/96869033/list/anthony-and-sam-addition) — 2 ideas - [Nancy Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80697442/list/nancy-bathroom) — 11 ideas - [Closets](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18756443/list/closets) — 6 ideas - [Mudroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/39693203/list/mudroom) — 1 idea - [Foyer](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18756765/list/foyer) — 3 ideas - [Projects 2013](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19307123/list/projects-2013) — 10 ideas - [Office Space](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18756849/list/office-space) — 1 idea [See all 19 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/shabbybeginningsdesign) ## Community Q&A **Q: Fantasy brown?** *(in Photo Questions)* What supplier did you get the counter from in st. louis? thanks A: Yes that is Fantasy Brown and its our sister company Stone Fabricator's **Q: Height of each individual canister** *(in Product Questions)* The description only indicates one height of 13 inches A: Did they get back to you on the heights? I was wondering too! **Q: Is this a Eudora cabinet in Creekstone?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Yes it is. Door style is Oxford II **Q: Is there a source for this hanging pots?** *(in Photo Questions)* I have never seen pots with these "ears" for hanging. Please tell me where I can get some. A: Does anyone know the color blue used for the cabinets? **Q: Island cost** *(in Photo Questions)* What does reclaimed wood like this run? I just have no idea if going this route is more gentle on the budget it not. It's gorgeous!Thanks!! A: Thank you! **Q: I love the floor! Can you tell me the species, brand & color?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Im sorry we did not do the floor just the cabinets. I am not sure what they used. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-28.*