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# Pitzen Design

Original Houzz profile: [Pitzen Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/pitzen-design-pfvwus-pf~1006993097)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Brookfield, WI
- **Serves:** Wauwatosa, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Greenfield, Pewaukee, Whitefish Bay, Greendale, Sussex, Waukesha, Hales Corners, Fox Point, Elm Grove, Bayside, River Hills, Lannon, Colgate, Metro Milwaukee Area
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2017–2023), for Design, Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- 10 Ideabook Saves

Founded in 1999, the staff of Pitzen Design works with a variety of trade professionals on residential new construction and remodeling projects throughout southeastern Wisconsin.

Jim Pitzen is a Licensed Architect and Certified Remodeler who specializes in architectural design for residential remodeling and custom homes. Jim’s expertise includes additions, exterior and interior remodels, kitchens, bathroom suites, lower levels, master suites, family rooms, sunrooms, and in-law suites – pretty much every space in the home. He specializes in large, complex remodels and custom homes, as well as whole house remodels.

"With a belief that design solutions should be seamless, we strive to make the new home work within the available site conditions, while the main objective of a remodel or addition is that it appears to have always been a part of the home. With imagination, problem-solving skills, and technical knowledge, we create aesthetically pleasing and harmonious projects that reflect and enhance a homeowner’s lifestyle."

### Services Provided

- Residential Design-Build Remodeling

### Areas Served

- Wauwatosa
- Brookfield
- New Berlin
- Menomonee Falls
- Greenfield
- Pewaukee
- Whitefish Bay
- Greendale
- Sussex
- Waukesha
- Hales Corners
- Fox Point
- Elm Grove
- Bayside
- River Hills
- Lannon
- Colgate
- Metro Milwaukee Area

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Pitzen Design |
| Address | Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005, United States |
| Phone | (414) 218-9020 |
| Website | http:// |
| License Number | A-7492 |
| Followers on Houzz | 89 |

**Social profiles:**
- Blog — www.PitzenDesign.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Pitzen Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/pitzen-design-pfvwus-pf~1006993097)
- **Website:** http://
- **Phone:** (414) 218-9020

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Licensed Architect in the State of Wisconsin
- Certified Remodeler

- **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2017–2023), for Design, Service.

**Affiliations**
- [Association Of Licensed Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/association-of-licensed-architects-pfvwus-pf~1888392227)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews**

### All 4 reviews

**★★★★★ — S.J. Janis Company, Inc., Nov. 2017**

> Jim did a great job on our whole house remodel project and addition in Fox Point. We totally revitalized this home and gave it a modern look that no one could believe was the same home.

**★★★★★ — hengbring, April 2016**

> My husband and I wanted to own the plans to our major home remodel and bid them out. We didn’t want to be tied to a design and build firm. Multiple people in the business recommended Jim Pitzen to us at a local remodeling expo. After meeting several architects we went with Jim, and we’re so glad we did. Jim was professional, responsive, creative and produced great results on time and on budget.  He was able to add functional space to our home without increasing the existing footprint. Jim also offered solutions to make our existing space work for our lifestyle. Not only did he create beautiful spaces that work for our family, he was technically proficient. Many of the tradespeople and craftsmen who worked on our project commented on the quality of his plans. We were so happy with his work that when we decided to finish our basement Jim was our first call. We are happy to recommend Pitzen Designs whenever a friend starts a home building project.

**★★★★★ — Alair Homes Milwaukee, Jan. 2013**

> Jim is a long time partner of Carmel Builders.  His skills as an architect are equaled only by his good nature and easy-to-work-with demeanor.  He is committed to helping people with solutions that work  and as a result his designs are thoughtful and concise.
>
> As a contractor, we always know that Jim's plans will be detailed and can be built as drawn, which is not always the case with all architects.

**★★★★★ — Shelly Skog, Jan. 2013**

> Jim is an excellent architect.  We have been working with Pitzen Design  for many years and Jim's  professionalism and integrity are top-notch!

## Selected projects

- [Fox Point Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fox-point-residence-pj-vj~1381718)
  - Location: Milwaukee, WI
  - Photos: 21
  - Description: This project in Fox Point, Wisconsin included adding to, and renovating their existing house of many years in order to improve the curb appeal and suit their expanded family of 5. FoxLin added a master suite, bedroom, and playroom upstairs, and opened up the ground floor in order to make a larger kitchen, mud room, and family room. Vertical cedar siding was used to transform the look of the existing home. Large high windows are used throughout to take advantage of the beautiful forest views and…
- [Brookfield Traditional Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brookfield-traditional-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~209208)
  - Location: Milwaukee, WI
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: Designed and Built by Renovations Group, Inc. of Elm Grove, WI. Outdated cabinetry was replaced with new two-toned, full-overlay, and full-height cabinets. A wood flyover above the central island ties it to the rest of the cabinetry. A beadboard panel and corbels on the back of the island, an apron sink, and an exposed plate rack add traditional details to the space. Old linoleum was replaced with new hardwood flooring, which warms up the kitchen. A wall was relocated to allow more space in the…
- [Shingle Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shingle-style-pj-vj~1548075)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Gambrel Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gambrel-style-pj-vj~1548062)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Cabana/Pool House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cabana-pool-house-pj-vj~1542445)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Farm Homes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farm-homes-pj-vj~301909)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Farm House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farm-house-pj-vj~130889)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6

[See all 7 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/pitzen-design-pfvwus-pf~1006993097)

## Ideabooks

- [Andy](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107618984/list/andy) — 26 ideas
- [Rumford Fireplace](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107736487/list/rumford-fireplace) — 8 ideas
- [Window Alcoves](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/104071217/list/window-alcoves) — 16 ideas
- [Range Hoods](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/97001171/list/range-hoods) — 16 ideas
- [Fireplace examples](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/77992077/list/fireplace-examples) — 30 ideas
- [Timber Arch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/65673851/list/timber-arch) — 8 ideas
- [Bungalow](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/64424845/list/bungalow) — 25 ideas
- [Ceiling Beams - 16" & 24" o.c.](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/57011095/list/ceiling-beams-16-24-o-c) — 7 ideas
- [French Eclectic](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22743032/list/french-eclectic) — 14 ideas
- [Island Hoods](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22739087/list/island-hoods) — 20 ideas
- [Farmhouse Style](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/16279254/list/farmhouse-style) — 35 ideas
- [Cape Cod Style](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8998390/list/cape-cod-style) — 6 ideas
- [closet ladders](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6297689/list/closet-ladders) — 5 ideas

[See all 13 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/pitzendesign)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-21.*