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# Nicole Black Design

Original Houzz profile: [Nicole Black Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/nicole-black-design-pfvwus-pf~93569809)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Carmel, IN
- **Serves:** Indianapolis, Carmel, Zionsville, All Surrounding Area
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (17 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2017–2023), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 500 Ideabook Saves
- Best of Houzz winner
- Woman owned
- 16 years in business

Nicole offers personable and professional interior design & decorating services for home owners overwhelmed and frustrated by all the choices to be made for a renovation or redecorating project. Specializing in full Decorating Services for one room to full homes. She can work on your decorating project from start to finish & arrange for a 'Reveal Day' where you can see the magic put all together.

Nicole is the creative direction behind her brand. She spends her days designing, meeting with clients, shopping, managing projects, and occasionally posting about it all. And when not working, she loves being a mama to her son Preston and daughter Olivia, and being creative and crafty whenever she finds time. 

Nicole received her BFA in Fine Arts at Indiana University in Bloomington. She was a lead designer at Ethan Allen for several years and was awarded the National Circle of Excellence. She uses a blend of her experiences and education in her design to create stylish spaces that combine function and comfort.  She is genuine, creative, down-to-earth, and just who you’ve been looking for to help you design your spaces!

### 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
- Custom Kitchen Cabinets
- Lighting Design
- Home Office Design & Construction
- Design Consultation
- Floor Plans
- Entry Design
- Playroom Design
- Custom Furniture
- Laundry Room Design
- Mudroom Design
- Nursery Design
- Custom Blinds & Shades
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Outdoor Kitchen Design
- Basement Design
- Sunroom Design & Construction
- Custom Fireplace Mantels
- Downsizing
- Home Office Design

### Areas Served

- Indianapolis
- Carmel
- Zionsville
- All Surrounding Area

### Typical Job Cost

$20,000 - 200,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Nicole Black Design |
| Address | Please Contact for Appointment, Carmel, Indiana 46032, United States |
| Phone | (317) 513-4204 |
| Website | http://www.nicoleblackdesign.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 24 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/nicoleblackdesign/?view\_public\_for=107750581191173
- Blog — www.nicoleblackdesign.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Nicole Black Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/nicole-black-design-pfvwus-pf~93569809)
- **Website:** http://www.nicoleblackdesign.com
- **Phone:** (317) 513-4204

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Best of Houzz 3X, Awarded Ethan Allen's National Circle of Excellence Award and the Ethan Allen Rookie of the Year National Award.

- **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2017–2023), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 17 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### Reviews

**★★★★★ — John Weisenbach, May 2022**

> We asked Nicole to support us with a fairly unique request - a condo lobby shared by two households. She listened to both couples share ideas about the space, helped us think about aesthetics and functionality, as well as budgeting. Throughout the process her communication has been timely, professional, and clear. Her subcontractors are outstanding. Our installation was today and we couldn't be happier. The process and outcome have been beyond our expectations!

**Comment from Nicole Black Design:**

> Thank you so much for your wonderful review John! It is much appreciated!

**★★★★★ — HU-603084530, Oct. 2021**

> Highly recommend working with Nichole!
> Made picking out paint colors for my three rooms a snap, which is what i needed. I just  can’t decide and Nichole made it easy and I love the end results!!
> :)

**★★★★★ — HU-141923101, April 2021**

> Nicole has been great! She incorporated our scattershot and sometimes contradictory style preferences into functional living spaces that perfectly fit for us. She is fun to work with and has been great at dealing with changes mid-stream on a couple of occasions.  We are so thankful for her help and her eye for design! Highly recommend.

**Comment from Nicole Black Design:**

> Thanks so much!!  You and Eli are so kind and have great style!  It is a pleasure helping you in your home!

**★★★★★ — HU-463783555, Dec. 2020**

> I downsized into a much smaller home and my existing furniture was out of scale and made the house feel cramped and dated.  Nicole helped me create an airy and comfortable space that "feels" cozy and fits my personality beautifully - all while staying in budget.  With all the time I've spent at home during 2020 I'm so thankful that I have such a beautifully curated space!

**Comment from Nicole Black Design:**

> Thank you so much for the wonderful review!!  It is a pleasure working with you and I'm so happy you have enjoyed the new spaces!

**★★★★★ — Jennifer Brattain, Nov. 2020**

> I have hired Nicole as an interior designer multiple times over the years to help with different spaces within our home.  Nicole kept the project on our timeline and kept it personal to our space. I enjoyed being able to give my input & help with decisions/choices while knowing that she would give her honest opinion if we needed to go in a different direction. She even spent time with our daughter to explore ideas for her room as a “tween”girl.  She offers many customized palettes designed to your preferences once she has worked with you to determine your style.  I receive so many compliments when guests enter our home. She has made our home beautiful but also inviting!

**Comment from Nicole Black Design:**

> Thank you so much for your kind review!!  It is always a pleasure working with you both and I look forward to future projects with you!  Happy Holidays!

**★★★★★ — Joe D, Feb. 2020**

> Nicole is excellent.  She has a lot of experience, a great vision for how to create a beautiful space, and her process allows the client to steer the design toward their individual tastes.  This is the second project she has done for me and I have been very pleased with both.

**Comment from Nicole Black Design:**

> Thank you very much Joe!  You're the best and a pleasure to work with!

**★★★★★ — Meg Aziminia, Nov. 2019**

> Nicole made the design process fun and easy! I was so tired of buying, returning, and guessing what looked good in my home. I told Nicole my style, she came up with just the right amount of options, and helped me put it all together to create the cozy yet modern home I wanted. She used pieces I already had to tell my family story and filled in with new pieces where necessary. I thoroughly enjoyed the process and would highly recommend Nicole!

**Comment from Nicole Black Design:**

> Thank you so much Meg!!  You are so much fun to work with and I love the transformation that is happening!

**★★★★★ — HU-255710903, Oct. 2019**

> Nicole has helped me with several rooms in my home. I love that she works with some of the items you already have in your home and incorporates new pieces where needed. She is very good at knowing what your goals are in each room and helping you reach them quickly and economically. I also love that she only gives you about three options for new pieces. It’s very overwhelming when someone gives you 12 options for a lamp for example!

**Comment from Nicole Black Design:**

> Thank you Karen for your kind review!  I have loved working with you and Mitch on your home!  Each room has been a beautiful transformation and I love seeing your family enjoy their new spaces!

**★★★★★ — Mike Harvey, Jan. 2017**

> Nicole did a wonderful job of combining her expertise and professional opinion with my style.  I could not be happier with the end result, her vision and talent helped turn my house into a home.  I would highly recommend her for any projects you have in the future.

**Comment from Nicole Black Design:**

> Thanks so much Mike for your kind review!  I enjoyed working with you in your new home and hope you have gotten much enjoyment from everything!  Please let me know if I can be of service in the future.

**★★★★★ — mmerhoff, April 2016**

> We have hired Nicole for a variety of projects, including a redesign of our entryway,  living room and dining room in Carmel, and our entire Chicago condo.  Creative, professional, straight-forward and great to work with, Nicole has made design decision-making so easy for us.  We wouldn't use anyone else.

**Comment from Nicole Black Design:**

> Thanks so much Mo for your kind review!  I have thoroughly enjoyed working with you and Paul over the years in both homes.  It has been great to see your style transform and to help you along the way.  I look forward to future projects with you both!

**★★★★★ — Ann Leonard, March 2016**

> Nicole Black is an excellent designer.  Her creative ideas have helped me more than once in the past. She is motivated and she takes into consideration the tastes of the customer. As well,  she comes up with ideas that I would have never thought of that work well with my taste.  I highly recommend Nicole as a designer/decorator.

**Comment from Nicole Black Design:**

> Thank so much for your kind review!!  I loved helping you and your mom find the right pieces and window treatments to fit your lifestyle.  You are such a joy to work with and I look forward to future projects with you!

**★★★★★ — Susannah Dyson, March 2016**

> We have used Nicole for a couple projects and she has been great to work with. She did a great job when we updated our kitchen and sunroom and was able to help us select colors that ended up looking great. She was invaluable in helping us picking out our tile backsplash that we just love. We had to work the design around existing granite countertops and it was a challenging project but Nicole did a great job. Our second project with Nicole was our master bedroom and we love how it turned out. She has a real eye for color and was able to help us find colors that we love. She helped with finding furniture pieces that fit the room perfectly. Nicole has made the whole process fun. She is a true professional.

**Comment from Nicole Black Design:**

> Thank you so much for your kind review!!  You and Bill have been great to work with and I am grateful to have helped you with your new home as well!  Everything turned out beautiful and I appreciate the opportunity to help you through the past few years!

## Selected projects

- [Fun with Wallpaper](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fun-with-wallpaper-pj-vj~6827156)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [90's to Now](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/90-s-to-now-pj-vj~6827182)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Historic Indianapolis Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-indianapolis-home-pj-vj~6449743)
  - Location: Indianapolis, IN
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: When you are gifted with interesting architecture, the journey is already halfway there. This client was inspired by the color emerald and was looking for something fun and bold. Using a playful combination of pattern and color, the room pops with excitement.
- [Kitchen Make Over](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-make-over-pj-vj~6827197)
  - Location: Carmel, IN
  - Photos: 9
- [Carmel Home Traditional Life](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carmel-home-traditional-life-pj-vj~6449768)
  - Location: Carmel, IN
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: To highlight the fireplace and add drama to this space, we complimented the stone with the navy. Classic traditional never goes out of style when done right.
- [Carmel New Construction](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carmel-new-construction-pj-vj~6449902)
  - Location: Carmel, IN
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: An active family with 3 young boys, this family needed storage and durable furniture. We had cabinets built-in and added the floating shelves for a more rustic farmhouse appeal. Utilizing many keepsakes of the family, the bookcases were accessorized with loving memories of the family. We helped soften the edges of the windows with rustic draperies. This lifeless new construction was given life and then filled with love from this adorable family.
- [Carmel Home Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carmel-home-remodel-pj-vj~1616610)
  - Location: Carmel, IN
  - Photos: 6
- [Chicago Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chicago-condo-pj-vj~6449736)
  - Location: Chicago, IL
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: These clients were inspired to have a clean and modern look with minimal patterns. As collectors of Fine Art, they wanted the the furniture to blend seamlessly with the art they procured. As a secondary home, the space was more limited and so we found creative ways to extend serving options in the space and create a feel that called for comfort and class.
- [Zionsville Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/zionsville-home-pj-vj~6449749)
  - Location: Zionsville, IN
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: A family home with a beautiful wooded lot. These clients wished to keep the windows open since their view was breathtaking already. Inspired by a pop of citrus green and modern lines, we transformed this space into a family friendly space with the perfect blend of luxe.
- [Carmel Home Luxe](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carmel-home-luxe-pj-vj~6449752)
  - Location: Carmel, IN
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: This home brings a growing desire to move from traditional to a more transitional look. A journey of a decade, the wallpaper came down and every space of this home was transformed into a space that perfectly fit the clients desires and dreams. Mixing old with new in some rooms, spaces were modernized and given new life.
- [Greenfield Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/greenfield-home-pj-vj~6449746)
  - Location: Greenfield, IN
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: This home had very traditional and Victorian bones. The clients wanted to give their spaces a more modern approach to classic. With a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary, their spaces were transformed from dark and drab to sleek and stylish.
- [Indianapolis Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/indianapolis-ranch-pj-vj~6449964)
  - Location: Indianapolis, IN
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: This homeowner wanted to update their 1960's ranch while keeping it family friendly for their new baby. Mixing new furniture with existing and adding new floors, we were able to completely transform their living room. The office prior was cluttered and dark. This room needed to lend it's way now for the new baby and so that space was metamorphosed into a bright, girly room for their sweet new baby.
- [Fireplace/Living Room Before & After](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fireplace-living-room-before-and-after-pj-vj~6449960)
  - Location: Carmel, IN
  - Photos: 2
  - Description: The challenge of this room immediately was how the room felt lower than it actually was because of the original design of the fireplace. The clients desired a transitional space that was warm with hints of blue. With the suggestion of a fireplace remodel and new furniture, we were able to take this drab room to absolutely Fab!!
- [Indianapolis Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/indianapolis-remodel-pj-vj~6449958)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: This kitchen was given a facelift with new countertops and backsplash. This beautiful home needed some updating and dared to be different. Adding just a slightly edgy backsplash gave this traditional kitchen a more modern appeal. The living room, we lighten the whole space by painting the bookcases and accessorizing the bookcases creating a more clean and modern vibe.
- [Carmel Family Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carmel-family-home-pj-vj~6449761)
  - Location: Carmel, IN
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: The space seemed rather small and awkward at first. The homeowners were stumped on what to do with this space. It was also going to be their main gathering area. With some careful planning, this room grew from being an awkward small space into a comfy and warm gathering area the whole family could enjoy.
- [Traditional Carmel Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-carmel-home-pj-vj~6449766)
  - Location: Carmel, IN
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Good Bones - I always love a home with character. The space was filled with outdated furniture and this client wanted a facelift to the room keeping it neutral and classic, but with a modern edge.
- [Carmel Home with Character](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carmel-home-with-character-pj-vj~6449764)
  - Location: Carmel, IN
  - Photos: 2
  - Description: Wallpaper - I know it can seem scary, but it also can completely transform a space. This client requested something fun and funky with greens. We took builder beige and gave it some definite character. Completed with new furniture, the spaces speak for themselves.
- [Additional Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/additional-projects-pj-vj~1616383)
  - Location: Carmel, IN
  - Photos: 6

[See all 18 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/nicole-black-design-pfvwus-pf~93569809)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Bedding** *(in Photo Questions)*

I love the bedding used in this bedroom Could you provide information on the bedding such as the designer's name?

A: Yes, thank you for the question!  This was customer bedding made by Ethan Allen.  They had a signature line of semi-custom bedding that was available a few years ago.  I am not sure if they still carry it or not.  Good luck!!

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-27.*