--- title: "Cecy Gillen Designs, llc" description: "Cecy Gillen Designs is a design-and-remodel company that people hire mostly for bathrooms, with Cecy guiding the design choices and her team doing the buil" doc_version: "2026-10-19" last_updated: "2026-10-19" --- # Cecy Gillen Designs, llc **Trade:** Bathroom Remodel · **Address:** 3 Trailside Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851 · **Phone:** (203) 434-5494 · **Website:** http://www.cecygillendesigns.com/ · **Languages:** English, Spanish **Rating: 4.8/5** (high confidence) — from 39 reviews across 9 sources. 97% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 3 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Cecy Gillen Designs is a design-and-remodel company that people hire mostly for bathrooms, with Cecy guiding the design choices and her team doing the build. The company says it has been in business for 30 years. A recent customer said Cecy and her team just completed a full bathroom renovation and that she was transparent and thorough with the budget, so there were no budget "surprises". On a primary bathroom renovation, a recent customer said the team kept the space clean throughout the project. The work runs well past bathrooms. A 2026 customer described a full bathroom renovation and bedroom face lift for a master suite that included window replacements and new lighting and plumbing fixtures. A 2026 customer said Cecy remodeled their basement into a home gym, including flooring, HVAC, paint and lighting. A 2025 customer said Cecy handled a full renovation of their new home, including three new bathrooms, a finished basement and a new office space, working alongside their architect and interior designer. A 2024 customer described a dining upgrade with a ceiling modification to add coffers and a lighting change. A 2022 customer wrote that, partway through a bathroom renovation, the newly laid floor tile was ripped out even though no one had pointed out a problem, and was told "I hated the way it looked." Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0619944, as active, held by Cecy Gillen Designs LLC. **Strengths:** - Budget transparency — a recent customer said there were no budget surprises - A clean job site — a recent customer said the team kept the space clean - Unprompted tile tear-out — a 2022 customer said floor tile was ripped out unasked ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - A recent customer said budget handling was transparent and thorough, with no budget surprises _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aVk1uZHZOV1U0VFMxdGEwODBaa1JRVDBSdlJrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x55cdae7b943728f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZVMndvNWU4TS1ta080ZkRQT0RvRkE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Cecy and her team just completed a full bathroom renovation for us. Cecy is very organized and great at communication and staying on top …” - A recent customer said the team kept the space clean throughout a primary bathroom renovation _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pBNGFURnZRVVpmV1ZWUWNrOWxaVXhrVEV0WE0xRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x55cdae7b943728f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjA4aTFvQUZfWVVQck9lZUxkTEtXM1E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had a wonderful experience working with Cecy on our primary bathroom renovation. From start to finish, we felt confident in her guidan…” - Full bathroom renovations _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aVk1uZHZOV1U0VFMxdGEwODBaa1JRVDBSdlJrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x55cdae7b943728f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZVMndvNWU4TS1ta080ZkRQT0RvRkE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Cecy and her team just completed a full bathroom renovation for us. Cecy is very organized and great at communication and staying on top …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pBNGFURnZRVVpmV1ZWUWNrOWxaVXhrVEV0WE0xRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x55cdae7b943728f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjA4aTFvQUZfWVVQck9lZUxkTEtXM1E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had a wonderful experience working with Cecy on our primary bathroom renovation. From start to finish, we felt confident in her guidan…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT205QmJXUnRhbTE2VjFSbVZXRTRkV2cxUmtKU2RrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x55cdae7b943728f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm9BbWRtam16V1RmVWE4dWg1RkJSdkE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Cecy and her team did a full bathroom renovation and bedroom face lift for the master suite in our home. The renovation included window …” - A 2025 customer said Cecy handled a full renovation of their new home, including three new bathrooms, a finished basement and a new office space _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s1VVFqWmpObmwwU1VvdFVuaHNNME4xY2pOclptYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x55cdae7b943728f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk5UQjZjNnl0SUotUnhsM0N1cjNrZmc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Cecy handled a full renovation of our new home, including three new bathrooms, a finished basement, a new office space, and a wide range …” - A 2022 customer wrote that newly laid floor tile was ripped out even though no one had pointed out a problem _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPdjYyLUdREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x55cdae7b943728f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICOv62-GQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ So we are currently getting our bathroom completely renovated. Last week they laid down the floor tile and to be honest I wasn't thrilled…” - The company says it has been in business for 30 years _(confidence: low)_ - [Official Website](http://www.cecygillendesigns.com) — “Self-reported 30 years in business” - 5 stars from 36 Google ratings and 4.9 stars from 66 HomeAdvisor ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cecy%20Gillen%20Designs%2C%20llc&query_place_id=ChIJ6Sw0yGAc6IkRj3JDuefaXAU) — “Google: 5★ from 36 ratings” - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.CecyGillenDesignsLLC.45980548.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 4.9★ from 66 ratings” - Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0619944, as active, held by Cecy Gillen Designs LLC. _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx) — “CT hic license HIC.0619944 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: CECY GILLEN DESIGNS LLC” - Specializes in Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aVk1uZHZOV1U0VFMxdGEwODBaa1JRVDBSdlJrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x55cdae7b943728f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZVMndvNWU4TS1ta080ZkRQT0RvRkE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Cecy and her team just completed a full bathroom renovation for us. Cecy is very organized and great at communication and staying on top …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pBNGFURnZRVVpmV1ZWUWNrOWxaVXhrVEV0WE0xRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x55cdae7b943728f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjA4aTFvQUZfWVVQck9lZUxkTEtXM1E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had a wonderful experience working with Cecy on our primary bathroom renovation. From start to finish, we felt confident in her guidan…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT205QmJXUnRhbTE2VjFSbVZXRTRkV2cxUmtKU2RrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x55cdae7b943728f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm9BbWRtam16V1RmVWE4dWg1RkJSdkE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Cecy and her team did a full bathroom renovation and bedroom face lift for the master suite in our home. The renovation included window …” - Also offers General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s1VVFqWmpObmwwU1VvdFVuaHNNME4xY2pOclptYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x55cdae7b943728f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk5UQjZjNnl0SUotUnhsM0N1cjNrZmc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Cecy handled a full renovation of our new home, including three new bathrooms, a finished basement, a new office space, and a wide range …” - Also offers Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: low)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNoczRlS25nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x55cdae7b943728f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIChs4eKngE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Awesome job! Cecy and her team did a great job on our bathroom ( and our kitchen!)” - Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: low)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25WWmQwbDZkbmwxY2tOWFgwOHRSM2hNYUZCSVFtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x55cdae7b943728f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnVZd0l6dnl1ckNXX08tR3hMaFBIQmc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Highly recommend Cecey. This is at least our 5th job with her. installed new attic stairs for us. Everything about the project went p…” ## License Status: **active** (#HIC.0619944, hic) — verified against the official CT state registry on 2026-10-19, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx ## Sources - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.CecyGillenDesignsLLC.45980548.html): 4.9★ from 66 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cecy%20Gillen%20Designs%2C%20llc&query_place_id=ChIJ6Sw0yGAc6IkRj3JDuefaXAU): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cecy%20Gillen%20Designs%2C%20llc&query_place_id=ChIJ6Sw0yGAc6IkRj3JDuefaXAU): 5.0★ from 36 ratings - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/cecy-gillen-designs-llc-pfvwus-pf~788656668): 5.0★ from 36 ratings - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/cecy-gillen-designs-llc): Listed on this source - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/norwalk/cecy-gillen-designs-llc-reviews-1.htm): 4.9★ from 66 ratings - [Official Website](http://www.cecygillendesigns.com): 30 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/norwalk/profile/general-contractor/cecy-gillen-designs-llc-0111-87100196): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://www.cityof.com/ny/new-york-city/cecy-gillen-designs-llc-5161276): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Anne Wennerstrand · 2026-08-29**: We absolutely loved working with Cecy and her team from start to finish. Cecy is extraordinarily talented, but just as importantly, she is a wonderful person to work with—thoughtful, creative, responsive, and genuine. She has both a great eye for design *and* an ability to listen and understand whe… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · S V · 2026-07-29**: Cecy and her team just completed a full bathroom renovation for us. Cecy is very organized and great at communication and staying on top of all the little details that go into a renovation project. She is very transparent and thorough with the budget so we were happy there were no budget "surprises"… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jennifer Harss · 2026-06-11**: We had a wonderful experience working with Cecy on our primary bathroom renovation. From start to finish, we felt confident in her guidance and really appreciated how smoothly everything was managed. Her team was polite, respectful, and did a great job keeping the space clean throughout the project… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tamara L · 2026-03-24**: We feel incredibly lucky to have worked with Cecy on our bathroom renovation. We recently purchased an older home that has a lot of charm—but also plenty of quirks—and Cecy was amazing at helping guide us through the entire process. As both a general contractor and someone with a great design eye, s… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mark Cuoco · 2026-02-19**: Highly recommend Cecey. This is at least our 5th job with her. installed new attic stairs for us. Everything about the project went perfectly. Timing, the workers were highly skilled, polite, clean, and the job looks perfect . Everything looks great. The hardware was all installed flawlessly … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Christine McVeety · 2026-02-05**: I highly recommend Cecy and her team. From start to finish they were professional, honest, punctual, and had great attention to detail. When unexpected challenges arose, Cecy proactively brainstormed for creative alternatives to present to us that still maintained our overall goals. Her exceptional… - **5/5 · Houzz · cgparmelee · 2026-02-05**: I highly recommend Cecy and her team. She is professional, efficient, cost conscious, organized and has a great eye for design and attention to detail. To date she has done three large projects for us and we couldn’t be happier. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Pamela N · 2026-01-31**: Cecy and Team were very professional, detail oriented, and communicative. The team was able to rectify a prior contractor’s mistakes while strategically approaching our project in an effort to maintain the integrity of the bathroom’s correct areas. The team also helped us to understand the financial… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kirk Greer · 2026-01-25**: Cecy and her team did a full bathroom renovation and bedroom face lift for the master suite in our home. The renovation included window replacements and the installation of new lighting and plumbing fixtures requiring significant electrical and plumbing rework in addition to the carpentry and tile … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Gio Galbo · 2025-12-05**: Cecy handled a full renovation of our new home, including three new bathrooms, a finished basement, a new office space, and a wide range of additional improvements. She brought strong ideas to the table and connected us with skilled professionals throughout the process. She collaborated smoothly wit… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-13T07:50:23.584Z. 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