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50+ years in business
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4500 Carmichael Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34234
Sarasota, FL 34234
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Florida's Exclusive Tile, Stone, and Cabinetry | 3x Best of Houzz
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Design Works is Florida’s premier statewide resource specializing in Tile, Stone, and Cabinetry. After a merger of West Florida Distributors, Fleming and Sons, Design Materials, Tech Products, and Sterling, we can now bring you over 40 years of experience in the construction and home design industries.
At Design Works, we have experienced design staff to assist you in designing the perfect kitchen of alluring cabinets with state of the art hardware. If you’re working on a bathroom remodel, we can help layout your master bathroom complete with glass mosaic tiles and granite countertops to maximize your at home spa experience.
We boast a global presence with collections that represent various high end overseas artisans, local craftsmen, and environmentally sound options all within our product line. We are united with eco-minded manufacturers to purpose products that are friendly to our earth and our future.
We look forward to making your vision, your own reality.
Infinite Possibilities. One Source. ™
Services Provided
Countertop Sales, Custom Countertops, Granite Countertops, Laminate Countertops, Marble Countertops, Quartz Countertops, Stone Sales, Tile Countertops, Tile Sales, Architects & Building Designers, Design-Build Firms, General Contractors, Interior Designers, Kitchen Designers, Bathroom Designers, Kitchen Remodelers, Bathroom Remodelers, Landscape Architects, Landscape Designers, Tile, Cabinets, Countertops, Custom Designs, Flooring, Mosaics, Stone
Areas Served
Bradenton, Lake Sarasota, North Sarasota, Sarasota, Sarasota Springs, South Bradenton, South Sarasota, The Meadows, West Bradenton, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Naples, Miami, Tampa, Deerfield Beach
107 Projects for Florida Design Works

Naples, FL
Naples Spacious Granite Master Bath
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Sarasota, FL
Sarasota White on White Kitchen
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Jacksonville, FL
Florida Model Home Project
8 photos

Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Granite Traditional Kitchen
4 photos

Naples, FL
Naples Medittera Private Residence
3 photos

Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Clawfoot Master Bathroom
4 photos

Sarasota, FL
Sarasota Black & White Kitchen
4 photos

Fort Myers, FL
Fort Myers Brill Residence
9 photos

Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Grey/Blue Half Bath Design
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Fort Myers, FL
Fort Myers Barnas Residence
4 photos

Sarasota, FL
Sarasota Indoor/Outdoor Remodel
9 photos

Sarasota, FL
Sarasota Outdoor Patio
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12 Reviews for Florida Design Works

Hart Kelley
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Client
We worked with this company for many months picking flooring and bath tiles. We decided on the main floor tile for almost 3000 sq. ft.. We placed the order, close to $20,000, and set up a delivery date. When the tile was delivered the invoice had 41 cartons, almost 700 sq. ft. of the tile marked as "back order." This is after the order had been placed and FULLY PAID FOR, for over 6 weeks. We had many other trades scheduled based on the tile installation. When we called, they then assured us the product would be in within 3 weeks. When the three weeks rolled around, we are now told it will not be here until the end of March. It gets better. We contacted the manufacturer and they were very helpful and apologetic and let us know they would provide a substantial discount..When Design Works found out about our call, they refused to allow the manufacturer to deal with us and provide a discount.
This company is totally fraudulent and untrustworthy. Do not purchase anything from them unless you have it in writing the product is readily available. They Lie.
February 27, 2020

Paige Atkins
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Client
We bought floor and wall tile and quartz countertops for a kitchen and 2 bathrooms. Though the selection and sales staff were very good, our countertops were a catastrophe. They initially cut and brought the wrong quartz countertops for our kitchen (luckily we stopped them before they installed everything). Then, when they brought the correct quartz countertops, the installation was very poor (uneven and large seams where the quartz was cut/pieced) and had to be redone. We had difficulty getting them to actually show up when promised, so they delayed our renovation project by weeks. We had also bought marble windowsills from them. We had difficulty with them showing up to install the windowsills (which we had already paid for), and they never did finish the installation. We had to pay another contractor to finish the job. And on top of all of that, we discovered we could have gotten the same quartz countertops for about $30-40 less a square foot (installed) from another local vendor, so we significantly overpaid for our countertops. I do not recommend anyone use Design Works, or be extremely wary of price and quality of any installation work.
June 15, 2019

April Balliette
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Colleague
I have worked with Design Works on many projects in the Sarasota area. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They have great products at a great price. I would highly recommend using them.



July 31, 2018

swchororos
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Client
I highly recommend Design Works! Their inventory is incredibly diverse, always evolving, and of the utmost quality. I have now completed two homes and each time have selected my materials from Design Works. The staff is very competent and always professional. I worked with Diana on my first home and so enjoyed the experience I insisted on working with her again. She is the consummate professional and has terrific design ideas!
July 2, 2017

Comment from Florida Design Works:
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're so happy to hear that Diana met your expectations and we can't wait to work with you again.

Lois Greene
Relationship
No relationship...was sent to Design Works by my builder.
Awesome place. I worked with a gal named Flavia Peacock who has excellent taste, knows her stock like the back of her hand, and was of such immeasurable help to me that I cannot even find the words to describe her competence. This business has more inventory than one can possibly fathom, and you need a pro like Flavia to bring her expertise to the table. She is young, beautiful, sweet and beyond competent.
February 24, 2017

maricie
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Homeowner
My Countertops were beautiful until they began etching. The surface was treated with a protective sealer with a 15 year guantee. When I tried to put in a claim it was denied. I contacted Design Works but they were unwilling to help resolve the issue. I would have thought they would offer to buff the etched areas and reseal. I have water rings, and other large etchings that I cannot explain.

February 4, 2017

Dennis Mathis
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Client
Jessica and everyone at Design Works were excellent in their service. We had issues finding the right people to handle our office request, but Jessica was able to provide a working model just over my brief details. In our first meeting, she already had it designed and showed a few items we didn't think of. The design, order, install, etc was the easiest we have ever done. We have remodel previous houses and wish we had known about Design Works then.. Excellent attitude, personality, and knowledge.


November 30, 2016
Comment from Florida Design Works:
Dennis,
We're so happy we were able to provide the quality service you deserve. One our favorite parts of doing projects is working with our great clients and making the renovation as easy as possible.
We cannot thank you enough for the opportunity and we hope you're enjoying your new office space!
We're so happy we were able to provide the quality service you deserve. One our favorite parts of doing projects is working with our great clients and making the renovation as easy as possible.
We cannot thank you enough for the opportunity and we hope you're enjoying your new office space!

Lancaster Interior Design
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Client
Exceptional service and staff. I have worked with this company for over 10 years. They always deliver and stand behind their work. The showroom is always revolving and kept up to date with the latest materials. They are one of the few companies that can actually handle very large projects. I highly recommend this company.
September 27, 2016

iamomak
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Client
Design Works provided exceptional service and a beautiful installation of our marble kitchen counters, bathroom granite and limestone applications as well as exterior barbecue, outdoor fireplace mantel and other items. Additionally, they created an amazing focal point with our custom bar that truly is stunning. The best part was that they worked with me through the process until I was completely satisfied, returning several times to perfect these elegant, custom designs. I can't thank them enough for screening the initial selections and presenting the best options for showing off the stones best features.
September 24, 2015

araceliscontarini
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Client
Yes,Design Works did my kitchen remodeling this past year,from the beginning they listened,helped me put my ideas on paper and advised me properly,From David Jablonski to Erin Hunt,the Marble Team of Yolanda(in the back of the Shop),the front Staff,David the Cabinet Installer,were All Superb,helpful,knowledgeable,and efficient.My project was done,scheduled on time and my kitchen is beautiful,functional and classic,the quality of materials and labor is great and I just started a new project with them:My bMaster Bath,I recommend this Shop completely.Mrs.Contarini
September 21, 2015

gweav2007
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Colleague
I am confident in sending my clients to Designworks. The staff is very professional and excellent at helping my clients select products for their homes. I have been doing business with Designworks for over 33 years.
When I send a client in to select wall and floor covering they have a large selection of products to choose from and the designers take time to pick the right colors and styles for the project and will even make drawings to show the potential look of the project.
At Designworks you get a large selection of tile, marble, stone, cabinets, counter tops and more, you get professional design service and the prices are good. You can't go wrong.
September 11, 2015

poshtash
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Colleague
The design team at Design Works is superb. They are very knowledgeable, professional, have great ideas and are wonderful to work with. They are prompt to respond whenever you have any product specific questions. I would highly recommend Design Works.
March 19, 2015
Commented: Help with backsplash pleaseThat sounds lovely! The best way to get you help on this would be to call or email our location that is closest to you. Our design team would LOVE to help you with this. You can find contact info for ...
November 27, 2020
Commented: Love this color scheme and design.Hi Katie! Those are custom pulls that were purchased by the interior designer, so unfortunately we aren't 100% sure what those are. BUT I do know that the designer on the project was Connie Riik from ...
June 20, 2019
Commented: Love drawer Handles! Who are they by and style number/name?Hi! We're looking into this for you and will get back to you soon!
May 4, 2019
Commented: love this. who is tile made by ?Glad you enjoyed it! That backsplash is from Hirsch Glass's Adrift line.
December 23, 2018
Commented: where did you find the tile for the wall.The tile used for the wall behind the tub is from Glazzio's Magical Forest Series (Snow Palace) and was provided by our network of tile dealers. If you would like more information about our projects, ...
March 12, 2018
Commented: Lovely bathroom. Do you have information about the tub?Hello!
We supplied the materials for this project, but unfortunately not the tub. I am going to send a note to our designer now and see if I can get that information for you.
February 22, 2017
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