--- title: "Last Detail Interior Design — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/last-detail-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~847452246 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~847452246.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Last Detail Interior Design" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/36b3aa3600118776_8803-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "45 Mansfield Avenue, Darien, Connecticut 06820, United States" latitude: 41.0768 longitude: -73.4853 phone: "(203) 921-5151" website: http://www.careykarlan.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 16 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 350 last_updated: 2026-09-04 --- # Last Detail Interior Design Original Houzz profile: [Last Detail Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/last-detail-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~847452246) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Darien, CT - **Serves:** Stamford, North Stamford, Norwalk, East Norwalk, Greenwich, Westport, Darien, New Canaan, Riverside, Cos Cob, Old Greenwich, Nantucket, Naples, New York City, Sarasota, Westchester - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (16 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2015–2020), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves Award-winning interior designer Carey Karlan is the principal of design firm Last Detail, located in Darien, CT. Carey creates timeless and luxurious interiors extending from Fairfield and Westchester counties to Manhattan, San Francisco, Florida, the Cape and Nantucket. Carey’s design philosophy embraces the concept of flexibility. She listens intently to her clients and prides herself on having the ability to envision and create high end interiors to suit any style of home from traditional to modern. She understands and translates her clients' personal desires into stunning interiors which has earned her a portfolio of loyal clients. Her work has been featured in athome Magazine, New England Home Connecticut, Cottages and Gardens and the Stamford and Greenwich Magazine. Carey is a two-time winner and finalist of the A-list awards, athome’s premiere home design competition as well as a finalist for CTC&G’s Innovation in Design award and speaks frequently on the subject of Interior Design. Call us to get started on your design, from a few rooms to your entire house. (203) 921-5151 ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Home Office Design & Construction - Floor Plans - Playroom Design - Custom Furniture - Laundry Room Design - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Universal Design - Basement Design - Custom Rugs - Downsizing ### Areas Served - Stamford - North Stamford - Norwalk - East Norwalk - Greenwich - Westport - Darien - New Canaan - Riverside - Cos Cob - Old Greenwich - Nantucket - Naples - New York City - Sarasota - Westchester ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - 100,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Last Detail Interior Design | | Address | 45 Mansfield Avenue, Darien, Connecticut 06820, United States | | Phone | (203) 921-5151 | | Website | http://www.careykarlan.com | | Followers on Houzz | 350 | **Social profiles:** - X (Twitter) — http://twitter.com/careykarlan - Blog — careykarlan.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Last Detail Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/last-detail-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~847452246) - **Website:** http://www.careykarlan.com - **Phone:** (203) 921-5151 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2012 A-list Winner - 2010 A-list Winner - 2016 IDA Finalist - 2012 IDA Finalist - 2014 A-list Finalist - 2013 A-list Finalist - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2015–2020), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 16 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Mark Florian Wallpapering, March 2018** > I've known and worked with Carey for 25+ years. She is personable, clearly understand the wants and needs of her clients, and always delivers a completed project which exceeds client expectations and at the same time, Carey showcases her own discerning personality and exceptional artistic talents. Highly recommend. **★★★★★ — Ellie Cipolla, Dec. 2017** > Excellent. Carey presented us with options within our budget and the completed project was gorgeous and finished in a timely manner. We had a great working relationship. Would recommend and use again. **★★★★★ — Tara Levinson, April 2017** > Carey's thoughtful approach to our home combined our personal tastes, our family's needs, and her impressive design aesthetic and knowledge. She truly created a home we love and feel comfortable in. She is a true professional and a pleasure to work with. **★★★★★ — ldonovane, Aug. 2016** > From the first moment I saw Cary's web page, I knew she was the designer for us! And she has been proven that thought 100 times over. I think the best part of Carey is not only her fabulous design knowledge but her easy going attitude. She made every step of the way pleasant and easy. My husband I were extremely wowed by her display boards of selections for us and the many rooms we asked her to do. Actually it was an entire house renovation and every room needed her attention which she gave right down to the last detail.....no pun intended. She stayed on schedule and the house was ready for the big reveal as planned. > The reveal was the best part, just like on TV! Carey drove to our Cape house with a truck loaded with accessories she had accumulated specifically for our home. We love, love, love the finished outcome. The final result was absolutely stunning and took my breath away. The summer seaside home is done in exquisite colors bringing the > outside in and extending the inside out. Beautifully done. It was a pleasure and a privilege to work with Carey on this project. > I highly recommend Carey for any interior design project .....whether it be seaside, suburban or in the big city. Carey can do it all. **★★★★★ — annetriano, April 2016** > Carey is a pleasure to work with. We recently completed a renovation and she designed and decorated our library, family room and living room. They all look great! It was an enjoyable experience and we had complete confidence in all her suggestions and plans. Carey has great vision with unique and beautiful taste. Her wit and easygoing personality plus deadlines being met made it a relaxed process with excellent results! **★★★★★ — topridge, April 2016** > We recently worked with Carey Karlan of Last Detail Interior Design to update both our master bedroom and the first floor of our home. She did a fantastic job and we could not be more pleased with the outcome. Carey has a keen eye for color and texture which results in beautiful, elegant spaces. Our master was transformed from an uninspired bedroom into a peaceful oasis where we now retreat to read and relax. On the first floor, Carey’s challenge was to blend our new modern kitchen with the more traditional living spaces while utilizing much of the existing furniture. Carey immediately understood our goals and worked tirelessly to find new pieces, fabrics and accents which fit with our style and created a more cohesive look. Guided by her excellent sense of design, we slowly gained the confidence to “step outside the box” and now have rooms which are contemporary, welcoming and comfortable. Carey is a true pleasure to work with and we recommend her without reservation. **★★★★★ — Melissa Noonan, Jan. 2016** > Carey Karlan of Last Detail is fantastic. I have worked with her for 13 years on projects large and small, and she gets it absolutely right every single time. She is meticulous on everything from design, sizing, flow, and every "last detail" (no pun intended, but it's true!) Not only does she have great taste and a fresh approach to decorating but she is careful to incorporate the personal taste and preferences of each client, which allows her to create very beautiful, very livable, and very personal designs. Anyone that comes into my house immediately comments upon the impressive, but comfortable, decor. Her products are usually high end, but always of impeccable quality and her prices are very fair. She is also fantastic for general decorating advice and very easy to work with. **Comment from Last Detail Interior Design:** > Thank you so much! We always manage to make it fun! **★★★★★ — lizdemps, Jan. 2016** > I've worked with Carey Karlan on several interior projects ranging in scope and size and I couldn't be happier with the results. Her designs and use of materials are very creative. She does a great job adapting her style to that of her clients and she is very straightforward with regard to timing and cost so there are never surprises. I have found her to be incredibly responsive and she always produces great design ideas no matter what the size or design challenge. **Comment from Last Detail Interior Design:** > Thank you! We are a great team, I feel I have done some of my very best, original and daring work with you as a willing partner. **★★★★★ — dianebosek, Dec. 2015** > Last Detail decorated our new home top to bottom. We love every inch! They listened to our thoughts and ideas then responded with terrific suggestions. We consider Last Detail to be highly professional and skilled! **Comment from Last Detail Interior Design:** > Thank you Diane, it was a pleasure to work on such a lovely home with your beautiful water view! **★★★★★ — kfmeyer, Dec. 2015** > I have worked with Carey Karlan of Last Detail on several projects over the last few years...among them, an apartment in NYC and a house in CT. She is professional, easy to work with, and has impeccable taste. We worked very well together, she was always on time to appointments, and had the design work completed on time. I would highly recommend Last Detail to anyone who needs an interior designer. **Comment from Last Detail Interior Design:** > Thank you! This was one of the most exciting projects I have worked on. I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge! **★★★★★ — Gianna Santoro/ Deane Inc, Dec. 2015** > Carey Karlan has been wonderful to collaborate on projects with. She has exceptional taste and listens to clients needs and taste and provides options without ego. She is always positive and pulls all the details together for a cohesive look. I would highly recommend Carey! **Comment from Last Detail Interior Design:** > I always look forward to working with you Gianna. You are so talented and a pleasure to partner with. **★★★★★ — B. Russell Art, Dec. 2015** > Working with Carey Karlan is always a pleasure. Very professional, with exciting and beautiful ideas, as well as being easy and fun! We often work together creating watercolors for room interiors she is designing, and I am continually impressed by her ability to visualize a spectacular, finished room. She is very thorough with all the details, fabric swatches, and furnishings she provides me for the rendering. I feel her decorating style is very chic and creative, yet the rooms are inviting and warm. As her company name suggests, I know she works the entire process through with her clients, from the initial vision to staging it with the last detailed accessory if the client desires. **Comment from Last Detail Interior Design:** > Your beautiful renderings are the only art I need in my office! Can't wait for the next opportunity to work together! ## Selected projects - [A Mod Transformation in Tangerine](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-mod-transformation-in-tangerine-pj-vj~2572002) - Location: Darien, CT - Photos: 7 - Description: A fresh take on a traditional kitchen and dining area. As with many empty nesters there is a dilemma of “should I stay or should I go?”. The client with three grown children had three options: update, completely renovate or move. They chose to stay and update, so the goal was to freshen the look of the kitchen without the major expenses of completely renovating and replacing cabinets. - [Nights at the Round Table](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nights-at-the-round-table-pj-vj~2571958) - Location: Darien, CT - Photos: 9 - Description: For a family of five new to the suburbs who are used to living the fast pace and tight quarters of NYC, acclimating to suburban life and style can be a challenge on top of the already many challenges with moving and buying a new house. To make it easier for them and to make them feel more at home, we wanted this dining room to be modern yet have a traditional suburban comfort. We started with dark brown walls and layered it with just the right furnishings to make the room fresh. - [Pear Tree Point](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pear-tree-point-pj-vj~2223096) - Location: Darien, CT - Photos: 10 - Description: The owners of this 6,800 sq foot home with views of Long Island Sound wanted the interiors to be relaxed, rugged and personal to reflect their active life with 3 children and 3 dogs, as well as their interest in artisan craftsmanship. Architect Bo Malpass of Warrington Home pulled light and nature into the center of the house with wide open sight lines, large interior and exterior windows, and unexpected glass ceilings and floors in the art galleries. The interiors by Carey Karlan of Last Detail… - [Retro Chic Girls Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/retro-chic-girls-bedroom-pj-vj~814388) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Colorful, Earthy Home Interior](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colorful-earthy-home-interior-pj-vj~1959697) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Navy and Patterns: Dining and Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/navy-and-patterns-dining-and-living-room-pj-vj~1463948) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: Though the moldings, scale and architecture of this house are traditional and classic the young owners wanted a fresh, look where they could combine family pieces with a more transitional feel. - [Westchester Showhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/westchester-showhouse-pj-vj~66714) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Darien Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/darien-family-room-pj-vj~66711) - Location: Darien, CT - Photos: 4 - [Pop of Color](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pop-of-color-pj-vj~1472802) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - Description: This client really enjoys rich, bold colors and textures and is not afraid of surprising contrasts and unusual color combinations. - [Greenwich Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/greenwich-residence-pj-vj~2162087) - Location: Greenwich, CT - Photos: 12 - [Bold Move](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bold-move-pj-vj~1650804) - Location: New Canaan, CT - Photos: 7 - Description: This couple has a beautiful, sophisticated home with many substantial architectural details. They are an active family with four young children and a love for color and contemporary art. We strove to keep the air of quality while creating an atmosphere appropriate to the high spirits and interests of this young family. - [Fairfield Showhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fairfield-showhouse-pj-vj~1379577) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: This space was designed as a fresh, sophisticated guest bedroom that respects the history of this lovely antique house. References to the old and new coexist happily. The dramatic color palette of rich gray (Farrow & Ball Mole's Breath) and fuschia is relieved by the crisp white bedding, linen window treatments and the Oly mother of pearl desk and chair. Commissioned sketches of historical houses on the green and the antique spools are framed in a contemporary, clean fashion. Even the old-fashio… - [Mixing Modern with Traditional: Rowayton Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mixing-modern-with-traditional-rowayton-home-pj-vj~1464132) - Location: Norwalk, CT - Photos: 16 - Description: This client was downsizing from a large traditional home and moving to a much smaller coastal home that had more of a mid-century vibe. The owner decided to modernize as well as downsize while still keeping her favorite things. This project is an excellent example of how to achieve the magic mix of old and new! - [Dream Girls Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dream-girls-bedroom-pj-vj~814544) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: "Modern Romantic" describes this luxurious suite designed for a young teenager that encompasses a bedroom, sitting room, and bathroom. Pearly metallics, dreamy aqua hues and sumptuously soft velvets and fur create a relaxing retreat for this lone daughter in a family of boys! The carpet in the bedroom is made of incredibly soft banana fiber. Modern furniture profiles and a funky mirrored tv armoire in the sitting room provide a zing of youthful energy. - [To the Last Detail: Luxurious Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/to-the-last-detail-luxurious-apartment-pj-vj~1472572) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - Description: This elegant Sutton Place three bedroom apartment is a retreat for a couple who travels extensively and wanted to have a sophisticated perch in NYC in which to relax and entertain. In an effort not to distract from the breathtaking views from virtually every room, the interiors were done in a soft, understated palette. Though glamorous and luxurious, the tone is soft throughout. - [Inviting Hues](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/inviting-hues-pj-vj~1474247) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - [Manhattan Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/manhattan-residence-pj-vj~256189) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 7 - [New Canaan Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-canaan-residence-pj-vj~66707) - Location: New Canaan, CT - Photos: 9 - [Man Cave](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/man-cave-pj-vj~1490022) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: This large lower level room was designed to be an all family TV, game and music room with a masculine vibe. - [Transitional Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-residence-pj-vj~814433) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: This home has a completely traditional exterior but the young family wanted to move towards a slightly more transitional look that would still blend with the more traditional elements that existed. [See all 31 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/last-detail-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~847452246) ## Ideabooks - [Places to Eat and Entertain](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/65883614/list/places-to-eat-and-entertain) — 22 ideas - [Wonderful Ways to use Wallpaper](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80045281/list/wonderful-ways-to-use-wallpaper) — 9 ideas - [Kids Bedroom Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/63282121/list/kids-bedroom-ideas) — 8 ideas - [Master and Guest Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/63564110/list/master-and-guest-bedroom) — 18 ideas - [Kitchen Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/57838295/list/kitchen-ideas) — 10 ideas - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/58130873/list/bathrooms) — 7 ideas - [Modern Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68587084/list/modern-lighting) — 10 ideas [See all 7 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/careykarlan) ## Community Q&A **Q: who makes the coffee table?** *(in Photo Questions)* Who makes the coffee table? A: Wisteria, but I believe it is discontinued. **Q: LOVE the lamps! Will you please share purchase info? I'd be grateful!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I purchased the lamps through The Wakefield Collection. **Q: Wallpaper** *(in Photo Questions)* What's the name of wallpaper? A: This paper is from Quadrille. **Q: Where did u find coffee tables, in green.** *(in Photo Questions)* I A: Bungalow 5. **Q: Mirror** *(in Photo Questions)* Who makes the mirror? A: The mirror was purchased through the Wakefield Design Center in Stamford, Ct. **Q: Can you let me know the mfgr of the table?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love it! Beautifully designed A: The table is from Councill. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-04.*