North Carolina Award-Winning Interior Designer for Best of Houzz!
Certifications & Awards
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Best of Houzz Awards
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World Class Customer Service Awards
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Photo-Realistic Rendering Award
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Leadership Craven Award
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Toastmasters Speaking Awards
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Kitchen & Bath Lighting Certifications
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Advanced Kitchen & Bath Certification
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Advance Life-Style Certification
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20-20 Advanced Design Certification
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Wood-Mood Custom Cabinetry Specialist Certification
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Crystal Cabinets Design Specialist Certification
Education
East Carolina University — Greenville, NC
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Master of Arts, Interior Architectural Design
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Bachelor of Arts, Interior Architectural Design
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Minor: Ergonomic Design
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Thesis: Architectural Design in New Bern, NC
Affiliations
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National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA)
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Chief Expert’s Academy for 3D design and CAD Design
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Coastal Women’s Forum
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Toastmasters
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New Bern Business Referral Network (NBBRN)
Meet Margaret
Beautifully designed kitchens, baths, remodels, and home additions are where Margaret Volney’s passion shines brightest. With over 25 years of experience and a Master’s degree in Residential & Commercial Design, she creates spaces that are not only stunning but thoughtfully crafted to support your lifestyle and dreams.
More than just a designer, Margaret is a trusted guide who helps you visualize your future home through breathtaking, photo-realistic 3D digital images and immersive walk-throughs. She invites you to step inside your project long before construction begins—so you can feel confident, inspired, and excited about every decision.
Her approach is warm, casual, and deeply personal. Design consultations with Margaret feel like conversations with a close friend who truly listens to your vision, your concerns, and what makes your life unique. She believes every detail matters and that your home should nurture your soul as much as your daily life.
Inspired by the calming beauty of the coast, Margaret blends natural elements with thoughtful design to craft timeless, comforting interiors that feel like a true reflection of you. With Margaret Volney Designs, you gain more than a designer—you gain a caring partner dedicated to bringing your dreams vividly to life.
SATISFIED CUSTOMERS
See What Our Clients Say about Us
"Margaret was amazing and her talent is definitely on display in her work. Renderings were very detailed and captured the many options that we had discussed. Very honest and straightforward and would definitely recommend her for anyone looking for a home remodel project."
—David Gaskins
"Not only did Margaret do extensive research to learn more about sound abatement, she became an expert. She helped us to tackle two issues, a big sound issue and lack of décor and function in our space. Margaret cheerfully showed us a path to get what we needed, while being fully aware of our budget restraints. We can't recommend her enough! Thank you, Margaret! :)"
—Jennifer
"I would highly recommend Margaret Volney to decorate anyone’s space. She listened to the ideas I had that were a little out of the box, but she made them work. She used items I had in my home that meant something to me and helped me display them in a way that made them meaningful and beautiful. On top of all that, she made the process fun!"
—Nicole WIllis
