--- title: "Downing Designs — Kitchen & Bath Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/downing-designs-pfvwus-pf~813712503 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~813712503.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Downing Designs" category: ["Kitchen & Bath Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5bf37efb0f4c3d2c_8560-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Tampa, Florida 33602, United States" phone: "(813) 784-5211" website: http://DowningDesigns.com rating: 5 review_count: 39 best_of_houzz_awards: 9 followers: 150 last_updated: 2026-09-16 --- # Downing Designs Original Houzz profile: [Downing Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/downing-designs-pfvwus-pf~813712503) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers - **Location:** Tampa, FL - **Serves:** Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Town 'n' Country, University, Carrollwood Village, Valrico, Egypt Lake-Leto, Carrollwood, Lake Magdalene, East Lake-Orient Park, Citrus Park, Temple Terrace, Palm River-Clair Mel, Westchase, Greater Northdale, Gibsonton, Thonotosassa, Mango, Progress Village, Seffner, Gandy, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, New Jersey, North Carolina, Sun City, Sydney, Texas, United States - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (39 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2012–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Glass Bar Tops, Glass Countertops, Glass stair treads. Expert Installation throughout the USA. We are responsive 7 days a week, with the most creative designs available. ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Custom Countertops - Design Consultation - Glass Bar Tops ### Areas Served - Tampa - Brandon - Riverview - Town 'n' Country - University - Carrollwood Village - Valrico - Egypt Lake-Leto - Carrollwood - Lake Magdalene - East Lake-Orient Park - Citrus Park - Temple Terrace - Palm River-Clair Mel - Westchase - Greater Northdale - Gibsonton - Thonotosassa - Mango - Progress Village - Seffner - Gandy - Arizona - California - Colorado - Florida - New Jersey - North Carolina - Sun City - Sydney - Texas - United States ### Typical Job Cost $5,000 - 150,000 All quotes start with a drawing ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Downing Designs | | Address | Tampa, Florida 33602, United States | | Phone | (813) 784-5211 | | Website | http://DowningDesigns.com | | Followers on Houzz | 150 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Downing-Designs/195842884730 - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/downingglass - LinkedIn — www.linkedin.com/pub/jeff-downing/a/b3a/176/en - Blog — DowningDesigns.com/blog/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Downing Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/downing-designs-pfvwus-pf~813712503) - **Website:** http://DowningDesigns.com - **Phone:** (813) 784-5211 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2010 Aurora Award Best Kitchen - Best of Houzz 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2012–2026), for Service. **Affiliations** - [National Kitchen & Bath Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-kitchen-and-bath-association-pfvwus-pf~1351084655) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 39 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 47.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Greg Magnan, April 2026** > Jeff was great to work with start to finish, he met a very tough timeline and created something beautiful and stunning in the process. I highly recommend I’m. **Comment from Downing Designs:** > Greg, > Thank you for trusting that when we said 19 days delivery...we meant it. Your waterfront home is beautiful, and we are glad to be a big part of your design. > If we can ever be of service to you, please call. **★★★★★ — rhondalevin, March 2026** > Not only did Downing deliver a beautiful glass countertop, the service Jeff provided was exceptional. I would definitely use Jeff in the future for additional projects. **Comment from Downing Designs:** > Rhonda, You were such a pleasure to work with. "NIce things happen to nice people." Thank you for your review...it means a lot to me and my small business. I hope you enjoy your custom glass bar top every day in the beautiful ambient light ...its a spectacular piece. **★★★★★ — Florence scher, Jan. 2026** > This is the real deal and a true artist. These glass creations are truly spectacular only outdone by the customer service that backs up your selection **Comment from Downing Designs:** > Florence, > Thank you for this...I am very happy to hear that a 2 minute phone call was able to your LEDs in time for your party :) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you **★★★★★ — Lezlee P-Bellanich, May 2025** > Jeff Downing of Downing Designs did an amazing job on our commercial bar aboard our fully renovated dinner yacht, Royal Princess. > Everyone who steps aboard asks us about the lit up gorgeous bar top. Thank you Jeff for such quality work! **Comment from Downing Designs:** > Thank you Lezlee and Captain Rob! > Not everyday we get to walk the plank to install our Glass Bar Tops, but very exciting to work with you on your yacht. The bar looks amazing and look forward to joining you sometime for a fun cruise. > Jeff Downing **★★★★★ — Distinctly Yours Fine Design & Interiors, Feb. 2025** > Jeff at Downing Designs is creative, energetic and thorough in his expertise. As a designer to a discerning clientele, collaborating with quality professionals is paramount to my success. > I thoroughly enjoyed working with Jeff on a recent penthouse project and wouldn't hesitate to bring him and his team into any project in the future. If you use him for your glass countertops, you will not be disappointed. > > Distinctly Yours Interiors > Sharon **Comment from Downing Designs:** > Sharon, > Thank you! I cant wait until the finishing touches are applied to your beautiful condo remodel and take quality photographs to share. > Your man Manny was a great asset as well and I look forward to our next collaboration. > Jeff Downing **★★★★★ — Sally DeNotta, April 2021** > We simply couldn't be happier with our fantastic new bar top. Jeff worked with us every step of the way; listening to our ideas and always offering his sage advice. The bar top is just beautiful, and the craftmanship and skill that Jeff and his crew used to create a lovely sweeping arc of glass to replace the old ugly angular bar top we had previously was just amazing. They are true artists, and we recommend them to anyone wanting to add functional art to your home! Many many thanks, Sally and Alan Nixon **Comment from Downing Designs:** > Dr and Dr. > It was my pleasure to work with you guys... > I am VERY Happy that your drawing with a sweeping arc is what we executed...IT IS MAGNIFICENT!!! > Bravo. > I think it flows beautifully with the flow of your room, and looks terrific against the White Glass Countertops. > Very cool makeover...glad we could help. > Jeff Downing **★★★★★ — Linda candels, Nov. 2020** > I was referred to Downing Designs from my local glass shop in Bonita Springs. They said that Jeff could help us with our custom mantel top, and he surely delivered. > > Jeff was very easy to work with. We went back and forth with a few sketches, and after confirming the exact dimensions, he fired a piece that is truly a work of art! My husband and I could not be happier! Plus, he skillfully placed it on our mantel and helped me set up the app to make our beautiful mantel sing even louder with a combinations of colors, and even synching to music if we so desire. > > Our new mantel is the final piece of our living room wall fireplace project, and it truly caps off the whole installation. I would not hesitate to use Jeff in the future or refer him to anyone looking for a unique piece of glass artwork. **Comment from Downing Designs:** > Linda, > Glad we were able to make your mantle "sing louder"...its a very cool piece for your beautiful home....and by Thanksgiving. > I have have a terrific photo on my site now...best part is...no photoshopping was required!!! > If you could, send me a pic of that glass piece at night...I bet its a stunner. > > Jeff Downing **★★★★★ — contemporary design-R, Nov. 2020** > As a part of my basement finishing project I was looking for a glass product for my bar countertop. After going through what felt like the whole internet I found Jeff at Downing Designs who had a product that I could get at a reasonable price and for the 12.5' x 2' size. > White glass is a very modern and upscale looking product and from what I have seen so far pretty durable too. My style is contemporary and this was a fantastic fit. > Also ordered a concrete sink with a glass bottom and LED lights. Both look stunning. Jeff took good care of packaging these items and though the crate wasn't handled properly by the people who dropped it off, everything was intact and undamaged. > I can unhesitatingly recommend Downing Designs for any of their range of glass based and concrete products. **Comment from Downing Designs:** > R. > Thank you for this review. I enjoyed working with you and your fresh ideas. I would love to see more pics of this as you can. > Thank you again. > Jeff Downing **★★★★★ — Eric Dobsha, Nov. 2019** > Jeff Downing brought magic to our backyard tiki bar. He came over to our house for a consultation and proceeded to wow us with his insights and suggestions. He was timely and professional, not something you can count on everyday. His no-nonsense approach was refreshing. I highly recommend his services and products. They are one of a kind **Comment from Downing Designs:** > Eric and Kelly...such a great time working with you! You and your wife have terrific ideas about how to construct and decorate your outdoor living spaces. > Just want to thank you for your steak and hospitality during our design round table with your GC...the result proved to be a creative and peaceful masterpiece for you to enjoy during day and night parties. Thank you both. **★★★★★ — Chad Stec, July 2019** > Jeff is a straight shooter - which is a rarity these days - and he delivered on everything he told us from the first day we talked. He went out of his way to accommodate our schedules, which was very much appreciated. You can tell he loves what he does, the passion for his work is evident. The finished product is amazing! We had a glass high bar installed in our home with LED lighting, and everyone who has come over since has asked where we got it. I would highly recommend Downing Designs. **Comment from Downing Designs:** > Chad and Deanna; > I loved working with you guys! "Nice things happen to nice people" strikes again!!! > I think that come football season, your place is going to be THE place to party. > 1 Kegerator may NOT be enough to last an entire Steelers game... > Thanks so much for the endorsement...really helps my small business grow. > Jeff Downing **★★★★★ — Red & Tom Hughes, April 2019** > Downing Designs created our Master Bathroom glass countertops and a Artistic wave-textured bar tabletop for our outdoor patio. All items were exceptional and we love them. Bonus - Jeff Downing and his crew were an to amazing to work with and had the best suggestions and took such pride in all they created - we are using them again for a few other home projects and HIGHLY recommend them. Their glass creations are unique, one-of-a-kind and treasures...they truly added to the value and pleasure of our home. **Comment from Downing Designs:** > Red and Tom...thank you for your kind words about us and our textured glass countertop implementation. > Your tasteful combination of light blue backpainted glass vanity tops, with light grey cabinets and white tile is very classy and looks terrific in your home. **★★★★★ — M Wyle, Jan. 2019** > The genius of Downing Designs is Jeff's ability to create beautiful functional art. I chanced upon the spectacular work of Jeff Downing while searching online “Images” in preparation for building our dream home at the beach. I was so inspired by his SurfSink and Wave Backsplash that his products were immediately placed on my worth-splurging-for list. So, I arranged a flight itinerary to travel through Tampa to visit the Downing Designs showroom; I’m so glad that I did! My husband and I really appreciate Jeff’s creativity, energy and follow-through. He is a true professional that delivers quality in a timely manner and is fun to work with. He helped us to incorporate 25 years of beach & travel-treasures into our master bath spa. Jeff is very engaged with his art form of concrete & glass, surpassing our expectation with the final product-- which we helped to create! We highly recommend Downing Designs for that one-of-a-kind special product and a great experience! **Comment from Downing Designs:** > Thank you so much for that review! You guys were terrific and I will never forget the over-the-top bloody marys you concocted for our in-studio design session... > Nice things happen to nice people...and you got exactly what you deserved...a truly spectacular piece of functional art, with embedded elements from your travels. ## Selected projects - [Naples Curved Glass High Bar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/naples-curved-glass-high-bar-pj-vj~6550736) - Location: Naples, FL - Photos: 1 - [Jupiter Florida Glass Island Bar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jupiter-florida-glass-island-bar-pj-vj~7729242) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: L-shaped Glass Bar for socializing - [Glass High Bar in Kitchen with Galley sink](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glass-high-bar-in-kitchen-with-galley-sink-pj-vj~5579409) - Location: Tampa, FL - Photos: 4 - [Ocean Reef Club Key Largo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ocean-reef-club-key-largo-pj-vj~3684494) - Location: Key Largo, FL - Photos: 3 - [Gainesville Curved Glass High Bar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gainesville-curved-glass-high-bar-pj-vj~6627818) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Naples, Florida Kitchen Glass High Bar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/naples-florida-kitchen-glass-high-bar-pj-vj~7481847) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Floating Glass Countersink Bathroom with LEDs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/floating-glass-countersink-bathroom-with-leds-pj-vj~6803485) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: glass vanity top with integrated sink with LEDs - [Glass Bar Top](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glass-bar-top-pj-vj~6904220) - Location: Tampa, FL - Photos: 1 - [Exuma Custom Outdoor Glass Countertop Bar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exuma-custom-outdoor-glass-countertop-bar-pj-vj~6359402) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Custom Glass Bar for Hillside Bar and Pool in Exuma Bahamas - [St Petersburg, FL waterfront home glass bar top.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-petersburg-fl-waterfront-home-glass-bar-top-pj-vj~7491425) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Pool Bar Cabana Ft Myers Florida](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-bar-cabana-ft-myers-florida-pj-vj~6803483) - Location: Fort Myers, FL - Photos: 2 - [Facci Restaurant Laurel Maryland Custom Trough Glass Sink](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/facci-restaurant-laurel-maryland-custom-trough-glass-sink-pj-vj~7135805) - Location: Laurel, MD - Photos: 2 - Description: Glass Trough sinks in Maryland with custom glass design , logo - [Glass Island High Bar Chapel Hill NC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glass-island-high-bar-chapel-hill-nc-pj-vj~6452877) - Location: Chapel Hill, NC - Photos: 5 - [Florida Coastal Contemporary Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/florida-coastal-contemporary-kitchen-pj-vj~2536361) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Glass Countertop](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glass-countertop-pj-vj~226430) - Location: Marco Island, FL - Photos: 2 - Description: Custom Glass Countertop · Glass Reception Desk · Textured Glass · Thick Glass Countertop, Seashell Concrete, Artistic Glass Countertop, Glass Bar - [Glass Countertop Kitchen Island with SeaShell Concrete](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glass-countertop-kitchen-island-with-seashell-concrete-pj-vj~101215) - Location: Sarasota, FL - Photos: 3 - Description: Glass Countertop · Seashell Concrete, Artistic Glass Countertop, Glass Bar Top, Custom Glass Countertop, LED lighting on Glass Countertop · Textured Glass · Thick Glass Countertop - [West Palm Beach Kitchen Bar Top](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-palm-beach-kitchen-bar-top-pj-vj~6359414) - Location: West Palm Beach, FL - Photos: 3 - [L Bar Island Glass Countertop](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/l-bar-island-glass-countertop-pj-vj~1579491) - Location: Tampa, FL - Photos: 2 - [Glass Stairs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glass-stairs-pj-vj~7481850) - Location: St. Petersburg, FL - Photos: 4 - Description: Glass Stair tread in Spiral staircase in St Petersburg - [Glass Backsplash Textured with LED's](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glass-backsplash-textured-with-led-s-pj-vj~1254915) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 [See all 47 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/downing-designs-pfvwus-pf~813712503) ## Community Q&A **Q: what type of lighting is used under this sink?** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please tell me what type of lighting is used to illuminate this sink? Thanks A: RGB LED strip **Q: Purchase enquiry** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please tell me how much to purchase this and if you ship to Australia? Also what tiles are they? I've been trying to find sand look tiles also A: Hi. I need you email please to send you quote. What I sthe final size needed? We can ship anywhere, fully insured. **Q: Order enquiry** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please tell me the cost of this (in AUD) and if you ship to Australia? A: Hi. Email me please with your: Outer dimensions of sink HOw is this supported (floating on brackets or base cabinets? We recommend only wall mount faucets. Where to in Australia (postal code) Jeff@DowningDesigns.com **Q: help!!! am I being too picky or should I be upset? bad granite install** *(in Design Dilemma)* Hi everyone. I really really need some help/advice before I drive myself into a crazy house. Am I being too picky or would you be upset about this granite install too? If you look at the first photo does the countertop look like it isn’t totally straight to you? I drew on the photo where the seam is where to me it looks like there is an indentation/wave. Our corner radius’ are off as well but I can live with that, it’s the fact that right in the middle of the countertop it looks uneven which makes me notice that the corners aren’t straight either. The second photo shows this as well where you can see that where it was seamed isn’t flush because you can see light through the gap. Third photo is a pic of the seam up close and fourth is a photo of our entire kitchen. Also. The overhang of the granite throughout the whole kitchen also varies by 1/4-1/2 Inch. In one section the overhang will be 1 & 1 /4 inch, and in the next it will be 1 and 1/12 with the most being 1 and 3/4. This obviously isn’t noticeable from far away but I just feel like all of the overhang should be even throughout the space. Am I being too picky?? Do you guys think this looks good? The issue is number one I got the last two slabs of this granite, period. I searched for this granite for over a YEAR, finally found someone who had it and found a fabricator who I thought was amazing considering their 5 star reviews and thousands of photos showing their quality of work that impressed me. Now that the countertop is cut, obviously nothing can be done about the cut but I’m wondering if someone could come reconfigure it to make it even. Do you think that it was just installed poorly and could potentially be re set by a better installer?? Or Is it shotty work all the way around? Does anyone have any advice on what I should do?? I love my actual stone so much and don’t have the money to get new countertops and honestly even if I did have the money, I can’t get this granite again :( please help!!! A: if you didnt pay much for your granite...you will get exactly what you paid for. Granite slab quality varies greatly...not all are sawed flat. This accounts for the undulation in your seams. Hard to Get a flat seam with bowed slabs...and your fabricator could e use a small biscuit insert to force it to be even... Too late now. **Q: WHITE GLASS COUNTERTOPS??** *(in Bathrooms)* What can you tell lme about these? I'm speaking of pure opaque white with no embedded stones. I have this in my bathroom in a New York apartment; these are called Lazza glass and come from a local supplier. I'd now like to use them in a Florida condo renovation. But I cannot find a source apart from the one in New York City. Has anyone seen these? I spied something similar in a stoneyard but they were made in China and that made me leery. Anyone have these, or know where I can find an exammple in south Florida, or anywhere else that will ship at a not crazy price? http://agmarble.com/htmlmail/email\_080407/prof/lazza\_glass.html A: Look at the body of my work on my website and Houzz! **Q: Love the glass** *(in Photo Questions)* I would love to use this as my backsplash. can that be done? A: Hide under upper cabinets...or side of walls...or lower cabs. I've seen much creativity to get around codes. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-16.*