--- title: "Rita Lyons Designs — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/rita-lyons-designs-pfvwus-pf~940117287 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~940117287.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Rita Lyons Designs" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/0133d6130342ec04_7581-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Waterford, Connecticut 07446, United States" latitude: 41.0577 longitude: -74.1445 phone: "(201) 887-4711" website: https://ritalyonsdesigns.com rating: 5 review_count: 23 years_in_business: 22 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 44 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # Rita Lyons Designs > Bergen County's Highly Creative and Dynamic Interior Design Firm Original Houzz profile: [Rita Lyons Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/rita-lyons-designs-pfvwus-pf~940117287) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Waterford, CT - **Serves:** New Milford, Airmont, Bergenfield, Chestnut Ridge, Cliffside Park, Cresskill, Dumont, Elmwood Park, Englewood, Fair Lawn, Fort Lee, Franklin Lakes, Glen Rock, Hackensack, Hasbrouck Heights, Hawthorne, Hillsdale, Hoboken, Jersey City, Lyndhurst, Mahwah, Manhattan, Montvale, New York, Newark, North Bergen, Oakland, Old Tappan, Palisades Park, Paramus, Pompton Lakes, Ramsey, Ridgefield Park, Ridgewood, Ringwood, River Edge, River Vale, Rutherford, Saddle River, Teaneck, Tenafly, Wayne, West New York, Yonkers - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (23 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2019–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - Houzz Industry Research - Barometer - Recommended on Houzz - 250 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Woman owned - 22 years in business - Hired on Houzz - Provides 3D Visualization ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - Woman owned - 22 years in business - Provides 3D Visualization - 5 Hires on Houzz I am an interior designer with a degree in graphic arts and a BFA in interior design. I have provided multi-disciplined design/project management services successfully for 20 years. My professional services include new construction, restoration, and renovations of interiors for both commercial and residential spaces. I provide creative, dynamic space planning, and design development. My firm has extensive experience in every conceivable type of project. I pride myself on successfully running projects, time management, and keeping with in my clients budget requirements. My proven track record illustrates my responsiveness to client needs and an innovative approach to each project. Efficient and effective objectives help clients to have a home or commercial space completed in their taste, comfort, and budget. The best testimony to these attributes is the recommendations of my clients. ### 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 Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Home Office Design & Construction - Custom Built-ins - Design Consultation - Floor Plans - Project Management - Playroom Design - Custom Furniture - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Laundry Room Design - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Custom Home Bars - Art Selection - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Closet Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - 3D Rendering - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Sunroom Design & Construction - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Rugs - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Home Theater Design - Sustainable Design - Wine Cellar Design - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Home Staging - Downsizing - Custom Table - Custom Beds - Attic Conversion - Decluttering - Historic Building Conservation - Feng Shui Design - Custom Murphy Beds - Home Office Design ### Areas Served - New Milford - Airmont - Bergenfield - Chestnut Ridge - Cliffside Park - Cresskill - Dumont - Elmwood Park - Englewood - Fair Lawn - Fort Lee - Franklin Lakes - Glen Rock - Hackensack - Hasbrouck Heights - Hawthorne - Hillsdale - Hoboken - Jersey City - Lyndhurst - Mahwah - Manhattan - Montvale - New York - Newark - North Bergen - Oakland - Old Tappan - Palisades Park - Paramus - Pompton Lakes - Ramsey - Ridgefield Park - Ridgewood - Ringwood - River Edge - River Vale - Rutherford - Saddle River - Teaneck - Tenafly - Wayne - West New York - Yonkers ### Typical Job Cost $300.00 - ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Rita Lyons Designs | | Address | Waterford, Connecticut 07446, United States | | Phone | (201) 887-4711 | | Website | https://ritalyonsdesigns.com | | Years in business | 22 | | Followers on Houzz | 44 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — http://briankimshow.libsyn.com/rita-lyons-award-winning-interior-designer ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Rita Lyons Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/rita-lyons-designs-pfvwus-pf~940117287) - **Website:** https://ritalyonsdesigns.com - **Phone:** (201) 887-4711 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - NBC TV Network, Consumers Reports TV, & Cable TV. Registry of Who's Who; Network of Home Improvement Professionals & Network to Home Repair and Decorative Services, Better Homes and Gardens, Record News, Herald News, Star Ledger, New York Daily News, Home & Store News. - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2019–2026), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 23 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — Alison Witzmann, Sept. 2019** > I have used Rita Lyons for decorating, consulting and staging. She is terrific at all three and is naturally talented beyond your average decorator. She combines her interior design degree and wealth of knowledge with her innate ability to just "know" what looks elegant and unique. Her talents combined with dedication to get the job done correctly make her a gem in the industry. > > She is professional, resourceful and honest. My experience with Rita was 5-star and once you hire her you can put your worries behind you because she will handle it all and you will love her work! **Comment from Rita Lyons Designs:** > Thank you Alison, it was a pleasure working with you. And I look forward to many more projects. ### All 23 reviews **★★★★★ — User, Feb. 2025** > We were new to hiring an interior designer. Rita Lyons came highly recommended, and she lived up to her accolades. She helped us turn our rough ideas into a well-designed floor plan.. From there, we shopped for furniture, a rug, and accent pieces. Her insight on colors and patterns was especially helpful, and she guided us in selecting items that evoked the mood and feeling we were seeking for our space. She instinctively knew which pieces would work for our home and what the placement would be, all the while keeping in mind our priorities and our lifestyle. From the artwork on the walls to the rug under our feet, we are glad we chose Rita to bring our vision to fruition. We would not hesitate to call on Rita again. She is personable, works within any budget, and has the confidence and expertise to get the job done. **Comment from Rita Lyons Designs:** > Thank you so much it was a pleasure to help you with your home. **★★★★★ — Elena, Oct. 2023** > I highly recommend Rita Lyons. My husband and I are renovating a 100 year old home we purchased during the pandemic. I consulted with Rita on a number of projects. Each and every time she went above and beyond. She has an exceptionally keen eye. She listens carefully and is readily available to discuss the project. Rita research’s options, provides recommendations and steps in so you don’t make any mistakes. Rita’s follow through was my lifesaver time and time again. Finding the right professionals to work with determines the overall success of the projects. Finding Rita was the best gift I gave myself. My only regret is that I didn’t find her sooner. **★★★★★ — Dawn Robinson, Oct. 2023** > I am currently a renter and not planning on staying at the location I'm in indefinitely. Rita helped me understand how I could repurpose my furniture for the home. We discussed window design, rugs, pillows and ESPECIALLY COLORS - Rita is great with colors and textures. My husband and I will be consulting her when we move to our permanent home! **Comment from Rita Lyons Designs:** > Thank you Dawn, I look forward to working with you again soon! **★★★★★ — Lori Miller, Oct. 2023** > Rita came to my apartment to help me arrange furniture and wall hangings > I had just moved in after a divorce and leaving a 3 bedroom home and wanted it to feel homey and not cluttered but most importnatly > I wanted it to feel like mine using some of the things I had but incorporating some new peices > rita has an eye for color, design and was able to see things differently than I could , her advice and ideas helped make my living space so cozy as well as showing me how to make the most of my space considering apartment living is certainly different than having the space of a home but Rita treated me as if I was in a million dollar home **Comment from Rita Lyons Designs:** > Thanks Lori I loved the Zen feeling of your new home. **★★★★★ — Debrah Locker, Oct. 2023** > I have used Rita for design and upholstery. She has great ideas!.She inspires me to find my style while staying n my budget! Try Rita Lyons.. You won't be disappointed! **Comment from Rita Lyons Designs:** > I appreciate the opportunity to help you with the project. **★★★★★ — Angela Nummy, Sept. 2023** > Rita helped me rethink my home office. Her approach to my project was refreshing, I love her ideas. I am so glad I invited her to share in this project. **Comment from Rita Lyons Designs:** > Thank you Angela it is my pleasure to help you with your office. **★★★★★ — HU-861120189, July 2022** > Rita helped me with my kitchen refresh. I was very pleased with her ideas. Her attention to detail is phenomenon. She is a master at her craft. I absolutely am loving my kitchen update. **★★★★★ — G. Fried Carpet & Design, July 2022** > The team at G. Fried Flooring in Paramus has been working with Rita Lyons for over 30 years. She is a gem in the design industry and we have had only great experiences with her over the decades we have known her. Our team here would highly recommend Rita to all our clients. If you need help with interior design - Rita is the designer you can trust to be honest, fair, accurate, and on time! **★★★★★ — HU-969101410, Aug. 2021** > Rita is a true professional. She has excellent contacts and resources to draw from. Her and her Team of contractors transformed my galley kitchen into the kitchen of my dreams. I knew what I wanted to do, but just needed someone to help pull it all together. She saved me time and money by doing a lot of the leg work and came to the table with materials she thought suited my taste. In the end she really nailed it! > > I would highly recommend her to help make your home a sanctuary and already started working on the rest of my house with her. **★★★★★ — Lisa Konik, April 2021** > Rita’s work is incredible and her attention to detail is amazing. All you need to do is see past jobs and you will be blown away. **Comment from Rita Lyons Designs:** > Thank you Lisa, I appreciate that you took the time to write this review! **★★★★★ — Corey Morano, May 2020** > My wife and I had recently moved into our new house and had some rooms and areas we were at a loss what to do with. We brought in Rita and she was able to offer a venerable cornucopia of great ideas that we could implement at our own pace. I was always under the impression that an interior designer would be cost prohibitive but in my experience I found her work to be well worth it and with someone to help hunt for the best prices without wasting time it is a savings in the long run. **Comment from Rita Lyons Designs:** > Thank you Cory, it was my pleasure to help you. **★★★★★ — June Veenstra, Feb. 2020** > Rita is extremely professional and knowledgeable. She helped with the many decisions that need to be made when renovating. Rita helped with tile selection, lighting, wall color, countertops, etc. In addition, whenever problems presented themselves, she was on-site helping come up with solutions. She interfaced beautifully with contractors and was extremely patient when we went out to select materials. She also was great at helping me incorporate existing home decor in the new space for the greatest impact. Once Rita came onboard the project ran much smoother. Her ideas were very sophisticated. I highly recommend Rita. **Comment from Rita Lyons Designs:** > Thank you June, it has been a pleasure to work with you. **★★★★★ — Cindy, Jan. 2020** > Review for Rita Lyons > > We worked with Rita to renovate our three bathrooms and we couldn’t be happier with the final results. Rita listened to our wishlist items, ideas and preferences and was amazing at providing options for us to chose from, designing the spaces for optimal use and providing suggestions that stretched us outside of our comfort zone. My favorite thing about Rita is that she has a great eye for details as well as the overall bigger vision of a project and puts it all together extremely well. We also couldn’t be more pleased with the professionals that were recommended during our project which is another perk of working with Rita. If you are looking to tell a story with your home, utilize what already exists to your advantage in your renovation and adding special touches that make your home unique and reflect your lifestyle, we highly recommend Rita as someone to consider working with on your next project. **Comment from Rita Lyons Designs:** > Thank you Cindy, it was wonderful to work with you! I was also inspired by you and your > family. **★★★★★ — Beverly Gopin, Aug. 2019** > Rita is amazing. I asked her to decorate my retail shop for the upcoming holidays and she spent hours in my shop coming up with design options that can work and make my shop stand out. Cant wait to see the finished product. > Rita your the best...... **Comment from Rita Lyons Designs:** > Thanks Beverly, I am thrilled with the way your project turned out. It looks awesome! **★★★★★ — Jennifer Pisano, Aug. 2019** > Rita has been great to work with and has provided wonderful guidance in our home makeover. She takes into consideration the architecture of the house, our budget and our personal style when she makes recommendations. **Comment from Rita Lyons Designs:** > It was wonderful working with you both! Enjoy your beautiful home. **★★★★★ — Adrian Douglas, July 2018** > If anyone designer can get a job and truly LISTEN to the client, it’s Rita. Many designers want to take full control & have a certain style but Rita listens and creates a wonderful environment for any type of person or family. **★★★★★ — Zerlinda Rodriguez, July 2018** > I cannot say enough about Rita Lyons and her designs. Rita was super knowledgable, patient, and easy to work with. Rita was able to bring her ideas into life and made what could be a stressful process very seamless. I would highly recommend her to anyone I know in the future. **Comment from Rita Lyons Designs:** > Thanks Zerlinda, it was a pleasure to work with you! **★★★★★ — xenahollydarla, April 2017** > RIta has a great eye and really knows how to put a room together. Not only that but she completely understood exactly what I wanted and helped me achieve it. I've had Rita design two projects for me and love them both. **★★★★★ — Mary Ellen Saks, Feb. 2017** > We are a high-rise luxury condominium complex on the Gold Coast in Northern New Jersey. We used Rita Lyons Designs on a few projects. As a designer from planning to installation on a Lobby Front Desk, Seating Area and a modernization of our Library furniture. We also used the firm as a consultant for our hallway carpet renovation. She was fantastic - her presentations were wonderful and spot-on for a multi residential building.. Rita followed each of the projects in a timely and professional manner and was ever cognizant of the residents and their demands and needs. Would highly recommend. **Comment from Rita Lyons Designs:** > Thank you Mary Ellen it's always a pleasure to work with you. **★★★★★ — Maryanne Sharkey, Feb. 2017** > We renovated and expanded our 100 year old home in Fair Haven, NJ. Rita understood my plan and vision and was able to pull together unique designs and create a cohesive, sophisticated, welcoming space throughout. My home feels like it tells a story combining the old house charm with some modern pieces and open space. It feels like the beach to me. I like to tell my friends and family that while I think I have some good ideas, Rita was able to wrap them all up along with her creativity ideas in a beautiful bow! This project was so much fun to work on with Rita. With Rita's experience, artistic talent, an eye for timeless pieces and access to design resources, we were able to pull together special places throughout my home. It was really was a great team effort having Rita available to bounce ideas off of my architect and builder when we needed to make some construction changes during the project. I also wanted stained glass in my kitchen. Rita and I worked together with a local stained glass artist who created a one-of-a-kind piece for my kitchen window. Rita was very flexible with time and communication - from me shooting her random texts at all hours to meeting during lunch at the D&D Building in NYC to accommodate my work schedule. If I ever embark on another interior design project, I will definitely reach out to Rita. **★★★★★ — dianalouise53, Dec. 2016** > Rita has done many projects for me. It is a pleasure to work with her. She is enormously creative. What I personally enjoy is that she will work with me on repurposing and rethinking the elements of a given project. The results are amazing, unique, personal, and wonderful to live,work in. Diana **★★★★★ — Maribel Sohan, June 2016** > Rita always gives you a great design, exciting, exquisite, and pleasing to the eye. > > I have hired Rita numerous times and have never been disappointed. ## Selected projects - [Pretty in Pink Kitchen Before & After](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pretty-in-pink-kitchen-before-and-after-pj-vj~7523845) - Location: New London, CT - Photos: 18 - Description: This client came to us wishing to renovate their kitchen & home; and one thing was very clear, the Pink La Cornue Stove was a must. This one of a kind appliance became the inspiration for the rest of the kitchen design. By opening the wall between the original kitchen and old dining room; we were able to incorporate double islands that feature leather finished granite countertops, a farmhouse sink, and an objet d’ art faucet. The custom painted brown and pink striped walls popped a little whimsy… - [Pretty in Pink Home Bar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pretty-in-pink-home-bar-pj-vj~7524700) - Location: New London, CT - Photos: 8 - Description: Our client also wished to add a seating area and home bar to the brand new kitchen space. The first design element to figure out was the fireplace which was off center and too small for an otherwise spacious room. Adding stone to the entire back wall area gives the fireplace more of a stately presence in this victorian home. One look and you will want to get cozy in front of a warm fire with your favorite beverage. Designing the bar combined old school details with modern efficiency. It features… - [Coastal Connecticut Home Redesign](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-connecticut-home-redesign-pj-vj~7431870) - Location: Waterford, CT - Photos: 10 - [Modern Farmhouse Laundry / Mud Room Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-farmhouse-laundry-mud-room-addition-pj-vj~7523873) - Location: New London, CT - Photos: 3 - Description: This is an addition to the Pretty in Pink home. We had to efficiently incorporate closets for coats, boots, gloves, etc. As well as storage for pet apparatus and leashes. It also includes a bench for comfortable shoe removal. The laundry area features a farm sink, a folding area above the washer and dryer, and an area for the pets water bowl complete with a pot filler below the cabinet. The knobs are Mackenzie-Childs, the floor is natural stone, and the ceiling wallpaper was selected and install… - [Zen Wet Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/zen-wet-room-pj-vj~5794172) - Location: Glen Rock, NJ - Photos: 3 - [Eclectic Heart of Highlands Full Home Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eclectic-heart-of-highlands-full-home-remodel-pj-vj~2748356) - Location: Highlands, NJ - Photos: 12 - [Belske Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/belske-home-pj-vj~1627112) - Location: Wyckoff, NJ - Photos: 5 - [Ringwood Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ringwood-master-bath-pj-vj~2324349) - Location: Ringwood, NJ - Photos: 8 - [Steam Shower \| Custom Design & Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/steam-shower-custom-design-and-build-pj-vj~6628313) - Location: Waterford, CT - Photos: 7 - [Mid Century Modern Master Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-modern-master-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~6628327) - Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ - Photos: 4 - Description: Includes quartered oak cabinets, cement sinks and countertops. Art work included! - [Kitchen Design with Live Edge Counter](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-design-with-live-edge-counter-pj-vj~6628270) - Location: Waterford, CT - Photos: 2 - [Jack and Jill Bathroom \| New Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jack-and-jill-bathroom-new-build-pj-vj~6628314) - Location: Waterford, CT - Photos: 4 - [Family Entertaining](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/family-entertaining-pj-vj~2335339) - Location: Mahwah, NJ - Photos: 4 - [Residential Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/residential-remodel-pj-vj~6335755) - Location: Ridgewood, NJ - Photos: 3 - [Kitchen Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-addition-pj-vj~6013115) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Morristown Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/morristown-condo-pj-vj~2378253) - Location: Morristown, NJ - Photos: 1 - [Pebble Waterfall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pebble-waterfall-pj-vj~2381753) - Location: Oakland, NJ - Photos: 1 - [Living Area](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/living-area-pj-vj~2335341) - Location: Fair Haven, NJ - Photos: 1 - [Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/powder-room-pj-vj~510823) - Location: Ridgewood, NJ - Photos: 1 - [Mission Style Livingroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mission-style-livingroom-pj-vj~2381813) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 [See all 34 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/rita-lyons-designs-pfvwus-pf~940117287) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/962540667.m3u8?s=57a2d7612a1cc107b3ad66a5b7cb7cdc6cc63d91&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Ideabooks - [kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/177566799/list/kitchen) — 9 ideas - [Andrea Carbone](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/138374833/list/andrea-carbone) — 52 ideas - [Amy Kim](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/131004819/list/amy-kim) — 20 ideas - [Burke's Basement Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/143281504/list/burke-s-basement-ideas) — 18 ideas - [Shaheen Ali](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/142031735/list/shaheen-ali) — 2 ideas - [Sharon Barrett](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/141275689/list/sharon-barrett) — 8 ideas - [Francine Krenicki](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/141487755/list/francine-krenicki) — 12 ideas - [Master Bedroom Semeraro](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/140666075/list/master-bedroom-semeraro) — 10 ideas - [Baila yaniv](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/139835550/list/baila-yaniv) — 1 idea - [Ciacciarelli](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/136665181/list/ciacciarelli) — 2 ideas - [Nick Kantor](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/135289736/list/nick-kantor) — 7 ideas - [Papowitz Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/124392119/list/papowitz-master-bath) — 1 idea - [ritaslyons's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/15795536/list/ritaslyons-s-ideas) — 15 ideas - [Nancy Goodman](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/79219328/list/nancy-goodman) — 4 ideas [See all 14 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/ritaslyons) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. 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