--- title: "Karen Athens Design — Artists & Artisans | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/karen-athens-design-pfvwus-pf~789041640 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~789041640.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Karen Athens Design" category: ["Artists & Artisans"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/8ea39a980178469a_2050-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "PO Box 6237, Rancho Santa Fe, California 92067, United States" latitude: 33.005 longitude: -117.2157 phone: "(760) 402-9877" website: http://www.reallyfineartwork.weebly.com rating: 5 review_count: 3 followers: 21 last_updated: 2026-11-10 --- # Karen Athens Design Original Houzz profile: [Karen Athens Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/karen-athens-design-pfvwus-pf~789041640) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Artists & Artisans - **Location:** Rancho Santa Fe, CA - **Serves:** Carlsbad, La Costa, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Cardiff By The Sea, Del Mar, Fairbanks Ranch, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar Heights San Diego, Olivenhain, Ranch Santa Fe - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer Athens Design offers creative and custom solutions for your interior and exterior needs for both residential and commercial projects. This includes Color Consultation, Restoration of Artwork, Paintings, Picture Frames, Furniture and Cabinetry. There is also Design Direction for selecting fabrics, furniture, flooring, lighting and other aesthetic elements for your home and project. Other services include Moss Preserve Panels and organic creations, Specialty Painting such as Faux Finish, Murals and creating Custom Fine Artwork and Sculptures. ### Services Provided - Art Installation - Color Consultation - Commercial - Custom Artwork - Custom Furniture - Custom Sculptures - Custom Table - Decorative Painting - Design Direction - Faux Painting - Interior Design Services - Moss Preserve Artwork and Walls - Mural Painting - Residential - Resoration - Texture Painting - Wall Stenciling ### Areas Served - Carlsbad - La Costa - Encinitas - Solana Beach - Cardiff By The Sea - Del Mar - Fairbanks Ranch - Rancho Santa Fe - Del Mar Heights San Diego - Olivenhain - Ranch Santa Fe ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Karen Athens Design | | Address | PO Box 6237, Rancho Santa Fe, California 92067, United States | | Phone | (760) 402-9877 | | Website | http://www.reallyfineartwork.weebly.com | | Followers on Houzz | 21 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Karen Athens Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/karen-athens-design-pfvwus-pf~789041640) - **Website:** http://www.reallyfineartwork.weebly.com - **Phone:** (760) 402-9877 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - BFA Fine Art Painting and Visual Communications. Minor in Photography and Printmaking. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews** ### All 3 reviews **★★★★★ — User, May 2013** > After a house remodel I wanted to repaint but had no idea how to pick colors. I'm sure I'd still be looking at samples if I hadn't met Karen. She helped choose colors that warmed up my entire home and made a great base for selecting our new furniture. > After painting, Karen helped with space design and arranged my new furniture and artwork. She was always available to run ideas by and made the whole process so much easier than if I'd tried to do it all myself. **★★★★★ — jdsmith777, May 2013** > Karen's talent, expertise, and professionalism make her a joy to work with. She's done numerous projects for me, including beautiful restoration work, hand-painted murals, borders and faux finishes. She's my go-to design consultant, and have purchased several organic sculptures and paintings of hers as well. **★★★★★ — Wabisabi Green, April 2013** > I hired Karen to paint multiple murals and faux finishes in my home. She is an extremely talented artist excelling at alluring ocean imagery and tropical motifs. I was also impressed by her lovely faux finishes including washes, wood grain and patina styles. Karen has an innate sense of color and is also available for consultations. She is professional, reliable and worked well within my budget and deadline. I highly recommend her! ## Selected projects - [Travel Destination Series Paintings](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/travel-destination-series-paintings-pj-vj~222882) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 14 - Description: These Travel Destination Series Paintings are from some of the most beautiful places I have traveled to, lived and yet to explore. I created the category of \[Abstract Realism\] based on the realistic images combined with the vivid layering of colors. I welcome the opportunity to take one of your photos and create a \[Travel Destinaltion Series Painting\] in my style and your custom colors. Please contact me if you are interested in collecting one of these existing paintings or are interested in hav… - [Colorist/ Specialty Painting/ Murals/ Project Management](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colorist-specialty-painting-murals-project-management-pj-vj~235788) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: Color Consultation, Design Direction, Project Management and Specialty Painting is for both Residential and Commercial application. This includes Murals, Faux Finish to walls and ceilings, Restoration of: Fireplaces, Picture Frames, Cabinetry, Furniture and Artwork. Commissions for Custom Fine Art work and Sculptures welcome. - [Primitive Future Sculptures](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/primitive-future-sculptures-pj-vj~236893) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - Description: The \[Primitive Future Sculptures\] were created by combining elegant discards of nature and various found objects in a unique and colorful way. Each piece is bought to life by carefully selecting key elements of design. Every sculpture is approached as a blank canvas from which to create a three-dimensional painting. The details of composition palettes of color, and structural forms are placed together in a harmonious way. My love of travel to distant and beautiful tropical areas around the world… - [Fine Art Creations](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fine-art-creations-pj-vj~236713) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - Description: These Fine Art Creations are a variety of acrylic and watercolor paintings, drawings, color pencil, prints, collages, pastel and ink renderings. They are a combination of vibrant colors and realistic images from the many exotic places Karen has traveled to and lived. These Fine Art Creations are also available for licensing on products such as posters, cards, fabrics, or any other project that is suitable. - [Pillows and Textiles](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pillows-and-textiles-pj-vj~236931) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: I create Custom Fine Art Designs for all textiles including pillows, fabrics, and fashion couture. This includes designs for both Adults and Children. - [Fine Art Commissions](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fine-art-commissions-pj-vj~236920) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: These are Custom Fine Art Commissions created for various clientele. They include drawings, prints, sketches, collages, designs, sculptures, and both watercolor and acrylic paintings. I welcome the opportunity to enhance any environment with my Custom Fine Artwork. - [Restoration Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/restoration-projects-pj-vj~236933) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 38 - Description: The Restoration Work includes Color Matching Existing Finishes and Repair to: Fireplaces, Picture Frames, Furniture, Fine Artwork, Cabinetry and other Architectural Elements. I also specialize in Specialty Finishes such as Wood graining, Marbleizing, Stone Patterns, and Gold-leaf, Silver-leaf and Copper-leaf application. - [ArteVerde Moss and organic creations](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arteverde-moss-and-organic-creations-pj-vj~2404686) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - Description: Ciao! I am the Founder and Artist of "ArteVerde Moss and organic creations", my Preserved Moss Art business. My work can be seen throughout San Diego, North County, Los Angeles and across the United States. My Moss Art is created for private residential and commercial clientele, They create a unique organic environment and are available in a rainbow of colors and textures. There are endless possibilities such as: - Art for your Home - Office Décor - Veranda, Courtyard, Garden and Patio - Private… - [Specialty Painting and Faux Finishes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/specialty-painting-and-faux-finishes-pj-vj~5525545) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 [See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/karen-athens-design-pfvwus-pf~789041640) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-10.*