--- title: "Dubinett Architects, llc. — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/dubinett-architects-llc-pfvwus-pf~1199621840 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1199621840.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Dubinett Architects, llc." category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/37b339120fbcf811_8780-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "28 Farley Place, Short Hills, New Jersey 07078, United States" latitude: 40.7368 longitude: -74.3271 phone: "(973) 467-4477" website: http://www.dubinett.net rating: 4.9 review_count: 14 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 214 last_updated: 2026-08-24 --- # Dubinett Architects, llc. Original Houzz profile: [Dubinett Architects, llc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/dubinett-architects-llc-pfvwus-pf~1199621840) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Short Hills, NJ - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (14 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Dubinett Architects, a New Jersey based design and architecture firm established in 1998, has created spaces for residences, offices and retail and has gained a reputation for executing intelligent, original designs. By maintaining a small staff, and by using each member’s diverse backgrounds, we are able to work together to critique, strengthen and reinforce the design process. The studio emphasizes that all design aspects; interiors, exterior and furniture, be developed simultaneously, producing design continuity. In addition, we focus on quality finishes and details that are strategically employed to both inspire and to best serve the client. It is a necessity to create a dialogue that is unique to each clients goals and identifying the process that will properly represent them. It is our belief that successful architecture is not only provided through design and service excellence, but by creating with the intent of enhancing life through function, flow and beauty. With over 20 years of combined experience, our staff can provide expertise in classic or contemporary design standards to meet your unique needs. We look forward to working with you. ### Typical Job Cost $10,000 - 100,000 Every project is unique in size, style etc. so the cost reflects that. Call us today to make an appointment for a quote. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Dubinett Architects, llc. | | Address | 28 Farley Place, Short Hills, New Jersey 07078, United States | | Phone | (973) 467-4477 | | Website | http://www.dubinett.net | | License Number | NJ\#15374 | | Followers on Houzz | 214 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/DubinettArchitects/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Dubinett Architects, llc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/dubinett-architects-llc-pfvwus-pf~1199621840) - **Website:** http://www.dubinett.net - **Phone:** (973) 467-4477 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - New Jersey Top 10 Architectural Firms - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 14 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★ — L S, March 2017** > Our house was a challenge. It was old, drafty and the layout was not made for a busy modern family. The rooms were connected by narrow doorways, small closets and lots of space that was not being used and enjoyed fully. We had a vision for what the house could be. Danny made that vision a reality. He listened carefully. He never tried to force his vision. It was always about designing the house that I loved. That came through in his approach. Was thoughtful and creative with all of his suggestions and recommendations. Creative, practical, providing budget minded solutions that made the house truly enjoyable in every room and great to entertain in. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him. I would highly recommend him without question. **★★★★★ — Robert Stecklow, Feb. 2017** > In the summer of 2015 we put an extension on our house. The first big decision was which architect to use. We are so glad we chose Danny. From our initial meeting we knew he was right for our project. His designs were truly spot on to our vision, and of course he was able to take the project to the next level with his expertise and suggestions. He helped us select 4 contractors to get first bids from to get a sense of the construction budget, and the final bidding and contractor selection. He remained engaged through the entire construction process. We are thrilled with the outcome. I always recommend him to friends and neighbors. **★★★★★ — Randi R, Feb. 2017** > Danny is a talented, creative, solutions-oriented and collaborative architect. We have done 2 projects with him-- an entire new house design and a major renovation to an existing home. The second project was actually more complex than the first since it involved substantial changes to the exterior complicated driveway/landscape. We successfully secured town variances on both projects and were thrilled with the incredible outcome we created with Danny. He is a pleasure to work with, has an unassuming quality about him and is very reasonably priced. > > Highly recommend Danny for any architectural needs....and would work with him again without hesitation. **★★★★★ — reitermf, Aug. 2014** > We had a fairly major renovation and addition done to our house. Dubinett Architects designed and provided the creative inspiration for this project. Their ideas and plans were exceptional. Daniel Dubinett is a highly experienced professional with a gift for creating beautiful and functional homes. I highly recommend Dubinett Architects without any reservations. **★★★★★ — joannaklander, June 2014** > We have had the pleasure of working with Danial Dubinett of Dubinett Architects for an extensive home renovation plus addition which is still in progress. Danial and his talented team were always there for us, whether it was an issue in communicating our vision to our builder or modifying plans when we came across the need for changes. Danial worked with us for countless hours and guided us through a myriad of details always making us feel like our vision was a shared goal. Danial also obtained a town variance for us which required a lot of his time and professional knowledge. We were impressed by Danial's high level of skill, creative vision as well as the quality of our working relationship. We could not be happier with our remodel and give the highest level of recommendation for Danial and his firm. **★★★★★ — Lyssee Trachtman, June 2014** > Dubinett Architects vision, attention to detail, and expertise made my dream home become a reality. They helped me with every aspect of the project from design, variances, selection of the contractor, to materials. They were full service from start to finish and great to work with. I would highly recommend them. **★★★★★ — pritsiolas, June 2014** > Dubinett architects were hired to help develop our dream home. He made a very overwhelming task simple while providing with great inspiration from all of his experience. We are so lucky we hired Danny! **★★★★★ — James, June 2014** > My wife and I purchased a house in a desirable town with the intention of demolishing it and building our "dream home". Needless to say, we interviewed MANY architects in the process. It wasn't until we met Danial Dubinett, however, that we knew we had found "the one". Danny is the consummate professional. Not only is he gifted in his craft (Architecture), he is a wonderful human being as well. Even though we changed our minds numerous times throughout this project (which lasted over 1 year), Danny never lost patience with us. He incorporated our ideas quite nicely into the final design, and proved adept at reconciling my wife's vision with my own, all while remaining mindful of our budgetary constraints. On the rare occasional when Danny had a concern about one of our ideas, he was able to tactfully suggest alternatives that were better than anything my wife and I had considered. After our plans were finalized, Danny continued to remain quite involved in our project. He helped us select a Contractor and has intervened on our behalf when issues have arisen in the building of our home. My wife and I firmly believe that Danny gave our project as much time and attention as he would have given his own "dream home", and for that we are grateful. We could not have imagined undertaking this project without him, and highly recommend Dubinett Architectures without any reservations. **★★★★★ — hotmailer123, June 2014** > Danial was a pleasure to work with to design our new home. He provided great insights and really took the time to make sure everything we wanted was included in the plans. We recommend him to anyone considering a renovation or new home. **★★★★★ — herbertfisher, June 2014** > His design work was excellent. He asked the right questions to properly incorporate our needs into the plans. We feel comfortable to recommend his firm to family and friends. **★★★★★ — cmdspl, May 2014** > Danny Dubinett guided us through three major building projects, including a beautiful whole-house renovation and 3-story addition to our historically designated home. At the outset we interviewed four architects, and Danny stood out as the one who really listened, comprehended our needs, and responded with on-target, inspiring ideas. > > Danny has a keen creative vision that is not only versatile but attuned to the specific needs and flavor of a project. He found elegant ways to bring our Victorian home into the 21st century, while staying true to its historic character and our design aesthetic. His sure feel for historical detail and architectural styles combined with his ability to brainstorm and sketch in real time made our design meetings amazingly productive. Danny also navigated the complicated process of obtaining historic permits and zoning variances and represented us at municipal meetings. His knowledge of regulations meant we received our permits on the first try, avoiding time-consuming re-applications. > > After working with Danny we now enjoy a home that has both historic charm and modern comfort. The all-new kitchen, breakfast room, master suite, laundry room, guest bath, en-suite bath, and attic bedroom flow seamlessly from the original house. And the newly renovated powder room, butler’s pantry, family room, and bedrooms have been given a lovely new lease on life. Danny is a pleasure to work with, patient, easy to communicate with, artistically gifted, and the perfect guide through the sometimes overwhelming world of building and renovating. **★★★★★ — Allison Kwiat, April 2014** > Dubinett Architects crafted and designed our remodeled basement. From the early stages of planning and brainstorming what we wanted, Dubinett was always accessible and easy to work with. He is a true visionary and was always available to answer our questions during the remodel. > We are thrilled with the end result and we will definitely use Dubinett Architects again for our next home renovation project. ## Selected projects - [New Construction](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-construction-pj-vj~478858) - Location: Short Hills, NJ - Photos: 10 - Description: This new construction in Short Hills, NJ was built in 2013 for another unique client of ours. Everything from the interior experience to the exterior exploration was finished with only top of the line materials. The design created new connection with the outdoors; bringing natural light and views inside and inviting the family to spill out into the new patio and garden. - [Refreshing New Start](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/refreshing-new-start-pj-vj~569498) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: While maintaining the unique characteristics of this older home and it's environment, we were able to remodel the exterior for the new families refreshing new starter home. Not only did we want to design a clean and traditional interior remodel, but we also massaged a few ideas to opening up the floor plan. By opening up a few walls we were able to have the kitchen pour into the breakfast area as well as the other living spaces. The new breakfast area has a subtle and welcoming entrance from the… - [Rustic Style Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-style-addition-pj-vj~478808) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: This home is situated on a large peaceful, country side lot in Harding Township. The work was not only successfully rationalized in the architectural plans, but in the structural integrity safeguarded for the buildings future. The design created new connections with the outdoors; bringing natural light and views inside and inviting the family to spill out into the new patio and garden.The restoration included a barn inspired addition, as well as the redesigning of the existing home to lure chara… - [Barn Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barn-addition-pj-vj~461702) - Location: Harding Township, NJ - Photos: 12 - Description: This home is situated on a large peaceful, country side lot in Harding Township. The work was not only successfully rationalized in the architectural plans, but in the structural integrity safeguarded for the buildings future. The design created new connections with the outdoors; bringing natural light and views inside and inviting the family to spill out into the new patio and garden.The restoration included a barn inspired addition, as well as the redesigning of the existing home to lure chara… - [Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~569425) - Location: Livingston, NJ - Photos: 5 - Description: This large kitchen renovation was a beautiful addition to the existing traditional ranch. Our returning clients wanted a touch of sophistication to coincide with the existing open floor plan that we designed years prior. Since they love to entertain they needed a welcoming kitchen to open and connect to their outdoor gathering areas (large pool, fire pit, lounging patio and deck). - [Shore Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shore-home-pj-vj~588161) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: This home was a newly extended refurbishment on The Jersey Shore. The work was not only successfully rationalized in the architectural plans, but the structural integrity safeguarded for the buildings future. The design created new connections with the outdoors; bringing natural light and views inside. The simple but elegant design, made the beach house one of its own. - [Farmhouse meets Traditional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farmhouse-meets-traditional-pj-vj~587647) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: This old farmhouse revival was extended from its roots of a practical farmhouse to a traditional, elegant home. Its simplicity is beyond the traditional design, but a necessity for the homeowners lifestyle. Farmhouse meets Traditional was an inspiration from the existing style of the home, to a timeless mix of practicality and elegance. - [New Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-home-pj-vj~534034) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: This new construction in the center of Short Hills, was designed with grander and elegance. Our clients wanted to have their secondary home with enough space and adventure for their family to grow in. Its’s design was uniquely planned out using different design elements to make it stand out from the crowd of other large homes on the street. - [Curb Appeal & Restoration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/curb-appeal-and-restoration-pj-vj~534017) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: This home went from slump to a gorgeous home with just some curb appeal as well as an addition to accommodate to the growing family. - [Restoring Traditional Facade](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/restoring-traditional-facade-pj-vj~586814) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: This home had a lot of character in the interior, but the exterior was lacking that richness. So, our vision was to modify the existing exterior so that the home not only stood from the rest of this beautiful community, but that it also resembled the love placed in the interior. - [Traditional meets Modern Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-meets-modern-addition-pj-vj~586877) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: These clients were great when it came to being open minded, we were all on the same page of experimenting since the first addition went so well. The second addition was expanding the existing garage and creating a larger living space. This was a great opportunity to design something out of the box, because on one side the addition was attached to the existing home while on the other side it was attached by a small bridge that connected the two different spaces. The exterior wall cladding was a g… - [Large Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/large-renovation-pj-vj~478823) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: Our clients wanted a newly extended refurbishment on their home in Short Hills, NJ. The project included the interior as well as the exterior restoration of the entire home with additions to perfect the floor plan and functionality of the house. Inspired by the simplicity and elegance of the needs of a family, the home extends a warm welcome to future occupants. - [Kitchen Addition/ Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-addition-renovation-pj-vj~1838388) - Location: Livingston, NJ - Photos: 7 - [Country Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/country-home-pj-vj~587542) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: The kitchen is the heart and soul of a home. Therefore, this kitchen embodies a country style that is combined with a traditional eloquence. The neutral tones of the cabinetry and hardwood floors, create a warm country feel. Whereas, the moldings and coffered ceiling tie in the traditional elegance of the rest of the home. - [Front Porch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/front-porch-pj-vj~1050296) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 [See all 15 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/dubinett-architects-llc-pfvwus-pf~1199621840) ## Ideabooks - [Exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/116129141/list/exteriors) — 1 idea - [dubinett's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2529278/list/dubinett-s-ideas) — 3 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/dubinett) ## Community Q&A **Q: Can you tell me the tile used on the kitchen back splash? Thank you!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Our apologies, the client personally selected this backsplash and we are unaware where and what was used in this particular project. **Q: I love the colors and the dining room set -- can you provide info?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Our apologies, but we are unaware of the information your requesting. **Q: Love the bar stools, can you please tell me the brand?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: My apologies, the homeowner doesn't remember any information on them. **Q: what is the size of the vanity please** *(in Photo Questions)* A: These vanities are 7'-6" in length. **Q: Can you tell me the brand/name of the kitchen faucet?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The faucet is a sleek Kohler design, Parq bridge faucet. **Q: Could you tell me the two different countertops used? Beautiful!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The counter tops are a dark granite while the island is white marble. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-24.*