Richard Bubnowski Design LLC
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Richard Bubnowski Design (RBD) is a small award winning design studio based in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, but with a national clientele. Our work has been published in Coastal Living, Style 1900, Home, Old House Interiors, Arts and Crafts Homes, Builder, Qualified Remodeler, Design NJ, Small Kitchens, Design Bureau, and Residential Design + Build. We specialize in custom single family houses along the coast as well as furniture inspired by traditional and contemporary architectural styles.

Our work has been recognized by a number of prominent design awards, including the Watermark Awards, Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards, and most recently two Design Excellence Awards from Residential Design + Build for our New Moon Cottage and South Surf Road projects. We have also been honored to receive the Best of Houzz Award in 2012 and 2013 for both Design and Customer Satisfaction.

Certification and Awards:
2012 Design Excellence Award, New Moon Cottage
2012 Design Excellence Award, South Surf Road
2012 Houzz's Best of Remodeling Award
2011 Watermark Award, New Moon Cottage
2010 Watermark Award, Conlin Bath
2010 Master Design Award, Conlin Bath
2008 Master Design Award
2008 Master Design Award
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Richard Bubnowski
Type:
Architects & Designers
Address:
P.O. Box 1501,
Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey,
United States, 08742
Phone:
(732) 701-4900
Fax:
(732) 701-9499
Website:
www.richardbubnowskidesign.com
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    We are rebuilding after Sandy and could really use some professional advise. Can you help us? - We will probably have to raise our home at some point down the road. Could you please suggest a new entry for our older cape cod home? We ... Read More »
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    Richard Bubnowski Design LLC The first thing you should do is contact a surveyor and obtain an Elevation Certificate. That will confirm the elevation of the existing surrounding property, the crawl space, first floor, etc. I would also confirm with the town what zone your property is being designated as, V, or A. Its not just a different height requirement, but also the method of construction and structural requirements.
    6 days ago ·
    Richard Bubnowski Design LLC Just as an example, the image above of our Surfers End project actually has a first floor elev. of +12.8', even though its only about 4-5' above the adjacent grade. When this house was originally built in 2005 we were not even considered to be in the Flood Zone so there was no Base Flood Elevation (BFE). Since the storm, we now have a required ABFE of +10'. Fortunately we're still ok.
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    mbear2119 Not sure what that program is? We are aware of the ICC money however.
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    mbear2119 As far as the setbacks and building height regulations, the Boro has made all necessary adjustments to the ordinances to accommodate rebuilding to the new ABFE's.
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    what are dimensions of inside floor of shower
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    Richard Bubnowski Design LLC 4' x 4'
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    LOVE the door, can you tell me the manufacturer?
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    Where could I find the coffee table?
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    Richard Bubnowski Design LLC Point Beach Interiors, Point Pleasant, NJ
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    rebecca62 Thank you
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    Island Dimensions?
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    rebecca62 Is there any way to find out the brand of the bar stools? You said they are from Ficks Reed. We're they the distributor or the manufacturer? I'm not familiar with that name. Thanks
    12 days ago ·
    Richard Bubnowski Design LLC I was told by our interior designer that they were manufactured by Ficks Reed, but I have also been informed that they are no longer in business. You may still be able to find them somewhere.
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    cabinets - reclaimed wood - Hi. Is there a type of treatment on the reclaimed wood cabinets for protection against spills and water damage?
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    Karly Sawatzky Hi There, Could you tell us the model of fireplace? We are looking to recreate the reclaimed look but no fireplaces we can find include a wide enough metal barrier that covers the entire non-combustable material setbacks required by the manufacturer. We are currently looking at the monessen arlington.
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    Richard Bubnowski Design LLC We had originally specified an Isokern fireplace (my first choice), however the homeowner and GC had substituted it for a Heatilator wood burning fireplace.
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    The island shape is very interesting, not exactly eyelash, can you comment? - I'd like to replicate but am unsure of the proportions.
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    Richard Bubnowski Design LLC This project is about three years old now, but going from memory the island is about 9' long and 4' at its widest point. The arch is just a simple radius that tapers down to about 3'-6" wide. Every island is different. Just do what feels right.
    3 weeks ago ·
    Richard Bubnowski The stools are from Ficks Reed, but I am told they are no longer in business.
    2 weeks ago ·
    zschaer Thanks for encouraging to go with my gut!
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    Do you know how wide the side lights are? - Are they 12 or 14 inches? Ironically my husband was going though the R.V. Doors catalog while I was showing him this picture of the front do... Read More »
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    wizphone Thank you for your replies
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    Cabinets & hardware - What is the color of these cabinets? They look to be a pretty true white. We're looking to do pure white cabinets with oil rubbed bronze har... Read More »
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    Richard Bubnowski Design LLC The paint was Benjamin Moore "white" semi gloss finish. We used a brushed nickel hardware finish, but oil rubbed bronze with white is just as nice. I always like to keep my hardware and metals consistent. If you go with oil rubbed bronze hardware, then maybe the light fixtures should be oil rubbed bronze as well. But thats just me!
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    Whose cabinets are these?
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    American Barn and Wood Beautiful cabinets
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    Richard Bubnowski Design LLC They were custom.
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    Love the patio! What is it made of?
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    Richard Bubnowski Design LLC Bluestone
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    This home is gorgeous. I love the cedar! Is it a clear coat stain, or is some tint added? Thank you.
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    jfkrameresq Wow! Stunning! Are the step risers and trim boards painted wood? Or some synthetic material? Thanks!
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    EasyTurf Beautiful house ... in my mind, I can see it overlooking a Carolina coastline :)
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    I've had the pleasure in getting to know Richard as a person first and a professional second and both experiences have proven to be great. He recently design...
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    after looking at hundreds of kitchen islands i found one on houzz.com that was completely different than all the generic ones. it was a beautiful craftman cher...
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    We had recently completed the architecture for a new home in Spring Lake, New Jersey and my client had asked me for a recommendation of a landscape design profe...
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