--- title: "Tellus Design + Build — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/tellus-design-build-pfvwus-pf~1132630326 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1132630326.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Tellus Design + Build" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/cfb3798202d9de8a_9418-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "9023 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90035, United States" latitude: 34.0531 longitude: -118.3806 phone: "(844) 283-5587" website: http://www.tellusdesignbuild.com rating: 5 review_count: 27 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 332 last_updated: 2026-08-17 --- # Tellus Design + Build Original Houzz profile: [Tellus Design + Build](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/tellus-design-build-pfvwus-pf~1132630326) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA - **Serves:** Los Angeles, Bel Air, Brentwood Los Angeles, Hollywood, Venice, Glendale, Van Nuys, Burbank, Universal City, Santa Monica, Hawthorne, North Hollywood, Florence-Graham, Encino, Huntington Park, Sherman Oaks, Culver City, Studio City, Tarzana, Westmont, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Willowbrook, Pacific Palisades, El Segundo, Walnut Park, View Park-Windsor Hills, Del Aire, Marina del Rey, Playa del Rey, Valley Village - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (27 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2015–2023), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Major construction projects can be intimidating, stressful, and are a huge financial investment for most people. At Tellus Design + Build, we understand that the relationship between Client, Designer, and Builder is a long and intimate one. Like any healthy relationship, we build a foundation of openness, honesty, accountability, and candor with our clients. We never forget that we work for our clients first. We started "Tellus" in 2005 as Orange County's only "Green" construction company. That's what first made us different. Then, as "Green" became more mainstream and sustainable building practices became the norm, we realized that it wasn't just a perfect finished product our clients were looking for, but also an enjoyable experience from start to finish. "Tellus" became "Tellus Design + Build," and focused on improving the build process from design commencement to construction completion. We are ready to contract and manage any and all aspects of your renovation or build. Hiring Tellus means you've decided you want both unparalleled quality, and a Design + Build advocate you can trust to guide you through this process. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - Kitchen Design - Home Extensions - Architectural Design - Building Design - Architectural Drawings - House Plans - 3D Rendering - Home Restoration - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - Green Building - Historic Building Conservation - Foundation Construction - Structural Engineering - Earthquake Retrofitting - Construction Drawings ### Areas Served - Los Angeles - Bel Air - Brentwood Los Angeles - Hollywood - Venice - Glendale - Van Nuys - Burbank - Universal City - Santa Monica - Hawthorne - North Hollywood - Florence-Graham - Encino - Huntington Park - Sherman Oaks - Culver City - Studio City - Tarzana - Westmont - West Hollywood - Beverly Hills - Willowbrook - Pacific Palisades - El Segundo - Walnut Park - View Park-Windsor Hills - Del Aire - Marina del Rey - Playa del Rey - Valley Village ### Typical Job Cost $60,000 - 6 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Tellus Design + Build | | Address | 9023 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90035, United States | | Phone | (844) 283-5587 | | Website | http://www.tellusdesignbuild.com | | License Number | 940719 | | Followers on Houzz | 332 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tellus-Design-Build/123376114362975 - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesserfowler - Blog — http://www.tellusdesignbuild.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Tellus Design + Build](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/tellus-design-build-pfvwus-pf~1132630326) - **Website:** http://www.tellusdesignbuild.com - **Phone:** (844) 283-5587 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Featured in OC Metro, Discovery Channel, and Los Angeles Times. - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2015–2023), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 27 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Carol Meyers, May 2019** > We just completed a renovation project with Tellus and, it's hard to know where to begin except to say that Telllus is an amazing firm because they are such dedicated professionals and a delight to work with. Our 1994 beach home needed a serious update requiring a near gutting of the first floor and an update of the second floor. All the Tellus professionals - from our designer Stephanie to every single Tellus worker and sub was so impressive and a pleasure to have on site. Stephanie is such a talented designer beginning with an incredible ability to listen to the client's wants and need and translate that into a plan. VP of Construction, Brett, and Foreman lead, Armando were so dedicated and helpful. And their workers were A+. They happen to have an electrician who gets an > A+++ for ingenuity and persistence! I'll let the photos tell most of the tale, but I also want to compliment their subs. The cabinet shop owner went way out of his way to get me details and finishes that required special orders. His cabinet finishers were amazing. And the counter top installers and flooring people were equally excellent. I feel blessed to have found Tellus. We will enjoy our beautiful beach home for many years to come! **★★★★★ — kim anderson, Dec. 2017** > TELLUS Design is amazing to work with! They took my vision for my kitchen and fireplace remodel and nailed it! They are very knowledgable and professional! Thanks again! **★★★★★ — Philip Gomez, Feb. 2017** > I came to Tellus with a tight timeline to get a new location built for my bakery. I heard they were good, but I soon found out that they were great. The Tellus team stepped up and made it happen. They provided design ideas, sketches, and material swatches. As soon as things were final, they promptly had plans submitted to the city and health department. They handled all changes promptly and kept the ball moving. Once in construction, they helped the contractors with any issues right away to avoid delays. They communicated with me every step of the way. I can’t thank the Tellus team enough for their hard work and talent. **★★★★★ — Sue Gionta, Dec. 2016** > Great professional team, everyone we dealt with was knowledgeable and patient with all our questions! We are very pleased with the quality of the work and the time the work took from our first meeting to the install. Would defiantly work with this company again. **★★★★★ — HU-560673, Dec. 2016** > Tellus design and build could not be better. They helped me build and design my dream kitchen. The job was completed on time. Tellus exceeded all my expectations. Looking forward to using Tellus on my next project. 5 star builder I would recommend to anyone. > > > Brett Polakoff **★★★★★ — Denise N, July 2016** > \*\*\* ABSOLUTELY TOP-TIER!!! \*\*\* > > The Design and Build experience TELLUS delivers is second to none! Having been heavily involved in vetting firms for a recent renovation of my close family's home, I'm happy to report that TELLUS exceeded ALL expectations -- delivering an absolutely beautiful product! On behalf of the entire family, I'd like to extend a huge, heart-felt thanks to Matt, Jesse, Brett -- and the rest of the team at TELLUS Design+Build!! **★★★★★ — Sana Shah, April 2016** > Stephanie decorated our entire house when we moved in 3 years ago. She is very friendly and helpful in helping us in decorating our home. She pays attention to every detail and tries to incorporate our decoration ideas where it fits. We always get compliments of our house when people walk-in, they say it looks like an open house. My husband and I highly recommend Stephanie and will definitely ask her to help decorate again if we move to another home. **Comment from Tellus Design + Build:** > Thank you for the great feedback, and very much hoping that you're loving the designs! **★★★★★ — Brie Sausser, Feb. 2016** > In my experience, I have worked for many different types of design firms and I really appreciate how Tellus has combined all aspects of the process into one firm. Working at Tellus, I, as a designer, have ample resources to rely on during the design process in order to ensure that my designs are feasible and/or in budget. This makes for a very fluid process. **Comment from Tellus Design + Build:** > Thank you Brie! Having talented designers to work with is the key to successful design + build projects. Your effort and ability is appreciated! **★★★★★ — megangoulding, June 2015** > The Tellus Design team designed our dream kitchen, and we could not be happier with their work! With very little guidance, Matt, Nicole, and Ashley created a farm house design that blends the style preferences of myself and my husband, and created a design that is super functional, efficient, unique and above all, beautiful. They helped us stay within our budget, and were absolute professions throughout our entire project. We could not be more pleased with our experience! **★★★★★ — Roni Cummings, March 2015** > We used Tellus Design and Build for our home project and were extremely pleased. They recommended the right architect for our project and supervised from beginning to end. They were extremely professional and made sure that each part of the work was up to a very high standard, even if this meant they needed to redo some things. We would highly recommend Tellus Design and Bild **Comment from Tellus Design + Build:** > Since we first posted this project online, the flow of requests: "I want THAT kitchen" hasn't let up. Still one of our most popular builds! **★★★★★ — sbwcn, Feb. 2015** > Since Tellus completed our project it has become obvious to the staff of the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network that the Tellus-built structure fits its purpose of protecting the small mammals we rehabilitate in a much better manner than earlier attempts by other suppliers. > > We are very pleased that Tellus responded to our request for quotation and provided a competitive bid which made Tellus an easy choice among contractors. > > Roland F. Bryan, Board Member > Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network > www.sbwcn.org **Comment from Tellus Design + Build:** > It's always our pleasure to work with SBWCN. These are "feel good projects" for us, and a joy for our crews to be around the animals. **★★★★★ — kristyleahb, Dec. 2014** > A very organized team of people. They have been a pleasure to work with. We are in the beginning phases of our build and couldn't be happier with their care and attention to our needs and wants. It's been a stress free process so far thanks to them ## Selected projects - [Sunset Blvd, Brentwood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sunset-blvd-brentwood-pj-vj~758272) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 16 - [Marbella](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/marbella-pj-vj~453206) - Location: San Juan Capistrano, CA - Photos: 16 - [12 @ Elden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/12-elden-pj-vj~462308) - Location: Costa Mesa, CA - Photos: 12 - [Transitional Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-home-pj-vj~950260) - Location: Corona, CA - Photos: 6 - [Mission House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mission-house-pj-vj~426459) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 19 - [Clark Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clark-street-pj-vj~426183) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 12 - Description: Complete interior renovation of existing structure and 1100 sq/ft addition - [Kitchens and Baths](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchens-and-baths-pj-vj~426464) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 18 - Description: Kitchens And Baths! - [Cape Cod](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cape-cod-pj-vj~426478) - Location: Irvine, CA - Photos: 11 - Description: Complete tear down of prior structure and New Custom Home Construction on existing site. - [Tellus Design + Build Photostream](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tellus-design-build-photostream-pj-vj~580250) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - [Tellus Designs and Renderings](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tellus-designs-and-renderings-pj-vj~601093) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Misc Exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/misc-exteriors-pj-vj~428738) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Unique Designs and Builds](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/unique-designs-and-builds-pj-vj~434546) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 10 - [Granada Hills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/granada-hills-pj-vj~1692659) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 9 - [Federal](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/federal-pj-vj~1624689) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 8 - [Hollywood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hollywood-pj-vj~1074980) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 15 - [Quail Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/quail-hill-pj-vj~2363487) - Location: Irvine, CA - Photos: 17 - Description: This project was all about creating an updated "not-too-modern" contemporary home. It needed to look great, yet remain family friendly for this family of five (and two dogs). Everything was custom designed, and all rooms were fully gutted and started from the ground up. - [Aliso Viejo, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aliso-viejo-ca-pj-vj~2952522) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 [See all 17 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/tellus-design-build-pfvwus-pf~1132630326) ## Ideabooks - [Home Office/Library](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70630389/list/home-office-library) — 5 ideas - [Exteriors - Modern](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/69901339/list/exteriors-modern) — 42 ideas - [Bathrooms - Modern](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70053283/list/bathrooms-modern) — 34 ideas - [Storage - Built Ins/Shelving](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70637415/list/storage-built-ins-shelving) — 5 ideas - [Living Rooms - Transitional](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70643487/list/living-rooms-transitional) — 2 ideas - [Living Rooms - Modern](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70641937/list/living-rooms-modern) — 2 ideas - [Bathrooms - Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70008124/list/bathrooms-contemporary) — 46 ideas - [Sky Lights](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70630049/list/sky-lights) — 5 ideas - [Landscape - Pools](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70005429/list/landscape-pools) — 20 ideas - [Kitchens - Modern](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70642457/list/kitchens-modern) — 1 idea - [Door Systems - Pivot](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70635326/list/door-systems-pivot) — 6 ideas - [Indoor/Outdoor Connection](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/69901007/list/indoor-outdoor-connection) — 6 ideas - [Bathrooms - Natural](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70053123/list/bathrooms-natural) — 6 ideas - [Bathrooms - Transitional](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70051747/list/bathrooms-transitional) — 32 ideas - [Art Display](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70641201/list/art-display) — 15 ideas - [Bars](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70006903/list/bars) — 35 ideas - [Stairs - Modern](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70629804/list/stairs-modern) — 4 ideas - [Storage - Closets](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70640919/list/storage-closets) — 7 ideas - [Storage - Under The Stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70639775/list/storage-under-the-stairs) — 2 ideas - [Storage - Kid's Toys](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70640527/list/storage-kid-s-toys) — 2 ideas [See all 74 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/tellus1) ## Community Q&A **Q: Island size** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the size of the island? A: Hi! The island was approximately 6' by 6' **Q: Backsplash?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the back splash tile? A: Ann Sacks Calacatta Borghini mini brick offset honed. Unfortunately we're not 100% clear on the final grout used. **Q: stools** *(in Photo Questions)* Where are they from? A: They Were purchased here: http://www.wayfair.com/Modway-Gloria-Adjustable-Height-Swivel-Bar-Stool-EEI-937-FOW1435.html **Q: What is the countertop island made of? Color and manufacturer please.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hello! Per our notes, the product was likely Qortstone Q3013 Light Desert. **Q: Coffee table.** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello. What is the coffee table manufacturers? So you know who sells it? A: Hello! This was actually a custom made piece. **Q: What color travertine is this? So pretty!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hello! I wish we knew exactly...the Client had JUST enough extra left-over from a previous remodel to their living room. We'll reach out and see if they still have the info though... --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-17.*