--- title: "Beach House Design & Development — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/beach-house-design-and-development-pfvwus-pf~1224814871 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1224814871.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Beach House Design & Development" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/c02331ec013f72fa_4157-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "manhattan beach, California 90266, United States" latitude: 33.8896 longitude: -118.3996 phone: "(310) 546-3000" website: http://www.designbuildinvest.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 8 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 324 last_updated: 2026-08-17 --- # Beach House Design & Development Original Houzz profile: [Beach House Design & Development](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/beach-house-design-and-development-pfvwus-pf~1224814871) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** manhattan beach, CA - **Serves:** Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, Beverly Hills, Palos Verdes Estates - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (8 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2014–2024), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves Beach House Design & Development is an integrated real estate services specializing in the disciplines of architectural and interior design, build and construction and investment services. With over 20 years of experience, our services are scaled to work on residential and commercial projects of all sizes, and we specifically target clients who demand a seamless approach in their real estate acquisition, design, construction or disposition ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Architectural Design - Building Design - Project Management - Tiny House Construction - Custom Home ### Areas Served - Santa Monica - Manhattan Beach - Beverly Hills - Palos Verdes Estates ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Beach House Design & Development | | Address | manhattan beach, California 90266, United States | | Phone | (310) 546-3000 | | Website | http://www.designbuildinvest.com | | License Number | B862582 | | Followers on Houzz | 324 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/DesignBuildInvest - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/jeffstrnad - Blog — http://www.designbuildinvest.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Beach House Design & Development](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/beach-house-design-and-development-pfvwus-pf~1224814871) - **Website:** http://www.designbuildinvest.com - **Phone:** (310) 546-3000 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2014–2024), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 8 reviews** ### All 8 reviews **★★★★ — marieb1014, Sept. 2015** > Beautiful aesthetic if not always practical applications. Visionary and creative. Unique ideas. Varying degree of professionalism and skills amongst subs. End product a visual masterpiece; some workmanship lacking. Maintenance not always practical. Difficult to find craftsmen/vendors for maintenance issues. Little to no follow up upon project completion. **★★★★★ — markhhurst, Sept. 2013** > Jeff Strnad and Beach House Design have managed two major (9 and 12 months respectively) remodels for us of two different homes. He is everything you want in a general contractor--smart, honest, on-time, on budget and he works with a superb group of talented craftsmen that are his subcontractors. He has an excellent eye for design and is creative in his thinking. He isn't cheap--nor would I expect him to be--but we made a LOT of money on the sale of the first house he remodeled for us--so he provides excellent value. > > The photo included was from the house was still under construction and the hardscape in the yard had not been done yet, but you can see the fine stone, stucco and glass and tile work on the exterior of the home. **★★★★★ — jrarche, Sept. 2013** > Provides a A+ quality professional work and deliverers superb product. > His experience in the high-end residential work specially in the beach modern homes is great. His work is well recognized in the community. **★★★★★ — magnp, July 2013** > When Jeff Strnad comes to mind so do the words "attention to detail". Working with Jeff was a pleasure! He built our home as though he was building his own. His finishing details are throughout, reflecting a well thought out approach. His accountability was absolutely transparent in statement that we reviewed together each month. > We could not have asked for a better job! When we interviewed Jeff Strnad of Beach House Design and Development we actualized a beautiful custom home and a great friend! We give him our highest recommendation! **★★★★★ — David Rahm, June 2013** > Jeff Strnad (Beach House Design) managed the design and renovation of our home in Manhattan Beach. Jeff is very professional, experienced, detailed and has a fantastic aesthetic sense. My wife and I are extremely pleased with his work and the outcome. **★★★★★ — Betsy McLaughlin, March 2013** > Having been through multiple remodels of different scale and cost, I can unequivocally recommend Jeff Strnad and BHD&D. Jeff separates himself from the rest of the pack because of his unique ability to excel in all three disciplines of build and remodel... architecture, design and construction. His keen eye for detail ensures that all elements, seen and unseen, are completed with outstanding functionality and aesthetics. He is on site daily with crews that have worked with him for over a decade. He also excels at communication so you know what is happening, when, where, with whom and why. > > My most recent major remodel, completed in January of 2013, was ahead of schedule and on budget. Amazing! The result is beautiful and functional. Thank you Jeff and BHD&D for bringing the vision to life! **★★★★★ — Amy Grace Designs, LLC., March 2013** > Jeff at Beach House Design and Development is talented and passionate about building homes. We are excited to be working with him, our project is currently underway. He is organized and up to date with all that technology can do to enhance communication between a client and their builder. He is wonderfully organized and consistently communicates timelines and expectations. His creativity and ability to design will take our home to a place we could not have gotten to with other builders. After touring many of his completed projects his passion is apparent. His homes are immaculate, the finish work is impeccable and we cannot wait to be on his list of completed projects. Not to mention my husband and I could not help but notice how many of his clients welcomed him back with open arms months after their projects were completed, that alone says something. **★★★★★ — 10thstreet, March 2013** > We loved working with Jeff Strnad! He is honest, extremely organized and focused on getting the job done for you in the expected time frame. He keeps a close eye on his subs making sure they show up and complete there work in a timely manner. Every sub that worked on our house was professional and fun to work with. Every aspect was completed with top quality in mind while sticking to your budget. Jeff also has many good design ideas to make your home both beautiful and functional. He loves his work and it shows when dealing with his clients. I highly recommend Jeff! ## Selected projects - [Hermosa Beach Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hermosa-beach-farmhouse-pj-vj~6438846) - Location: Hermosa Beach, CA - Photos: 71 - [124 15th](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/124-15th-pj-vj~6529913) - Location: Manhattan Beach, CA - Photos: 37 - [Island Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/island-residence-pj-vj~6438854) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Manahttan Beach Strand Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/manahttan-beach-strand-residence-pj-vj~6438835) - Location: Manhattan Beach, CA - Photos: 20 - [26th Street - Beach Front Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/26th-street-beach-front-residence-pj-vj~6438851) - Location: Manhattan Beach, CA - Photos: 22 - [10th Street - Walkstreet Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/10th-street-walkstreet-home-pj-vj~197631) - Location: Manhattan Beach, CA - Photos: 26 - [7th St Walkstreet Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/7th-st-walkstreet-residence-pj-vj~252617) - Location: Manhattan Beach, CA - Photos: 19 - [456 26th](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/456-26th-pj-vj~6529937) - Location: Manhattan Beach, CA - Photos: 23 - [125 24th Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/125-24th-street-pj-vj~2758380) - Location: Manhattan Beach, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: tart – Beach House Design and Development was retained to design and build this Manhattan Beach, sand section, walk street single-family residence. Pencil to Paper – Open two-story foyer with a floating steel stairwell complements the 3-story entry glass curtain wall. Open expansive rooms are flooded with nature lighting glistening thru the exterior floor to ceiling window and door systems. Extensive use of hardwoods including reclaimed French oak, Walnut and Shou Sugi Ban Cypress. In Motion – T… - [Beverly Hills - Hillside Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beverly-hills-hillside-residence-pj-vj~497082) - Location: Beverly Hills, CA - Photos: 12 - [Manhattan Beach Ocean Front Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/manhattan-beach-ocean-front-residence-pj-vj~252589) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - [Aspen Colorado](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aspen-colorado-pj-vj~276243) - Location: Aspen, CO - Photos: 33 - [28th Street - Beach Front](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/28th-street-beach-front-pj-vj~252961) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [10th Street Hill Section](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/10th-street-hill-section-pj-vj~276079) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 39 - [6th Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/6th-street-pj-vj~276069) - Location: Manhattan Beach, CA - Photos: 17 - [13th Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/13th-street-pj-vj~197720) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 28 - [Anderson Avenue](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/anderson-avenue-pj-vj~276239) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [28th Street Sand Section](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/28th-street-sand-section-pj-vj~276252) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 [See all 18 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/beach-house-design-and-development-pfvwus-pf~1224814871) ## Ideabooks - [955 8th - Laundry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/180641702/list/955-8th-laundry) — 1 idea - [955 8th - Exterior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/180641640/list/955-8th-exterior) — 1 idea - [421 Baths](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/94944896/list/421-baths) — 2 ideas - [421 Exterior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/94944687/list/421-exterior) — 21 ideas - [129 15th Place - Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76504492/list/129-15th-place-master-bath) — 9 ideas - [129 15th Place - Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76504457/list/129-15th-place-kitchen) — 13 ideas - [Exterior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/14894793/list/exterior) — 22 ideas - [509 Window and Doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47945740/list/509-window-and-doors) — 6 ideas - [509 Exterior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47945731/list/509-exterior) — 18 ideas - [509 Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/49642387/list/509-inspiration) — 11 ideas - [509 Bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47945759/list/509-bedrooms) — 1 idea - [324 10th Street](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25667618/list/324-10th-street) — 37 ideas - [Johnson Island](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/43604132/list/johnson-island) — 10 ideas - [Wood Ceilings, Cabinets, Windows and Doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5499266/list/wood-ceilings-cabinets-windows-and-doors) — 132 ideas - [Small space design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/14894420/list/small-space-design) — 4 ideas - [jstrnad's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/438802/list/jstrnad-s-ideas) — 16 ideas [See all 16 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/jstrnad) ## Community Q&A **Q: the floor is stunning! what is it?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Custom heavy wire brushed walnut in herringbone pattern **Q: How did you attach the shelf?** *(in Photo Questions)* How did you attach the shelf that "passes" through the shower glass? Are there brackets underneath? It's so beautiful from above .... A: No not visible. Shelf slides over and hides the pins **Q: I love the cabinet but what is the surface/sink? Where would I purchas** *(in Photo Questions)* Looking to remodel a bathroom in upstate NY. Are there other cabinet options or is it custom? A: custom vanity in IPE with SS sink **Q: Is the gate custom built? Wood or Vinyl?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Wood gate with white lacquer satin finish. **Q: Who makes the hood?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Wolf **Q: What is the countertop?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Michaelangelo marble from Brazil. Grade layout selected from 4 slabs --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-17.*