I’m Colleen, the founder & creative director of Colleen Van Houten Design.
I'm an interior designer and project manager who provides quality, custom work according to my clients' taste and functional needs.
In other words, I create spaces that are beautiful, functional, and that make people want to live in them forever.
From small starter houses to your dream house to updating any room in the way of upholstery and bedding to home furnishings, my work has helped residents in the Boston area - and beyond - feel like they're living in the homes they've always wanted.
Everyone I’ve worked with has told me that my greatest strengths are my ability to discern what should be new or repurposed, my familiarity with trades and finishes to provide a layer look and tell the whole story. I have the ability to pair good materials and concepts to achieve a cohesive level beyond your original vision.
If you’re ready to create a space that you’ve waited to love and live in, contact me and let’s get it done.
Other information about me:
I began my career in marketing and advertising before growing into large scale event production. I worked as Director of Marketing for a research consulting firm before making my entree to interior design via sales for Crate and Barrel Furniture, Baker, Knapp & Tubbs at the Boston Design Center, and at Donghia Showrooms throughout New England. I started my own design business in Concord, MA 20 years ago and have enjoyed consistent growth via referrals and repeat business while raising my two children.
All combined, I understand end to end design to include accessories, hardware and finishes.
Other information about me:
I began my career in marketing and advertising before growing into large scale event production. I worked as Director of Marketing for a research consulting firm before making my entree to interior design via sales for Crate and Barrel Furniture, Baker, Knapp & Tubbs at the Boston Design Center, and at Donghia Showrooms throughout New England. I started my own design business in Concord, MA 20 years ago and have enjoyed consistent growth via referrals and repeat business while raising my two children.
All combined, I understand end to end design to include accessories, hardware and finishes.
"I found it incredibly rewarding working with Colleen. From rearranging my living room with my own artwork and belongings, to helping pick out wallpaper, rugs and fabric - the way Colleen sees the world is through the lenses of design. In my living room she was able to make pairings of things that I already had but have never considered to display in relationship to each other. The room is still 100% a reflection of me and my family, but in a more elevated way than it had been before. The room feels cleaner, more spacious, relaxing and very inviting. Colleen can also walk into a blank space and bring ideas that are beautiful while very much reflecting what she observes and understands about her client and their needs."
~ Allison Larew
