--- title: "Paredes-Grube Architecture — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/paredes-grube-architecture-pfvwus-pf~126298796 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~126298796.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Paredes-Grube Architecture" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/f5a32f870162e7b2_1606-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "240 Rock Road, Glen Rock, New Jersey 07452, United States" latitude: 40.9602 longitude: -74.1254 phone: "(201) 212-6815" website: http://p-garchitecture.com rating: 5 review_count: 92 years_in_business: 32 license_verified: true best_of_houzz_awards: 17 followers: 273 last_updated: 2026-09-01 --- # Paredes-Grube Architecture > Bergen County's Highly-Experienced Architect Original Houzz profile: [Paredes-Grube Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/paredes-grube-architecture-pfvwus-pf~126298796) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Glen Rock, NJ - **Serves:** Wayne, Montclair, Paramus, Ridgewood, Mahwah, Hawthorne, Wyckoff, Tenafly, Ramsey, Oakland, Glen Rock, Upper Montclair, River Edge, Wallington, Ringwood, Westwood, Pompton Lakes, Franklin Lakes, Lincoln Park - **Verified License:** Yes - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (92 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 17 awards (2016–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Woman owned - 32 years in business - Verified Hires - Provides 3D Visualization ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - 32 years in business - Woman owned - Provides 3D Visualization - 10 Verified Hires Paredes-Grube Architecture has served the communities of Bergen County, NJ and the New York metropolitan area for more than twenty years, establishing the highest reputation among clients, contractors, municipalities, and allied design professionals. Xiomara Paredes works with intelligence and passion to ensure that clients realize their dreams within budget and on schedule for projects ranging from interior renovations and small additions to large additions high-end custom homes. We enjoy working in a wide variety of traditional and modern styles, with particular sensitivity to the character of our clients’ neighborhoods and communities. We take particular pride in designing alterations and additions that both enhance and blend with our clients homes. As a member of the Glen Rock Historical and Preservation Society, Xiomara also pays keen attention to historical detail during her design process. Paredes-Grube Architecture guides our clients through the full range of the home design and construction process. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Green Building - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Multigenerational Homes - Pool House Design & Construction - Drafting - Home Restoration - Historic Building Conservation - Handicap-Accessible Design - Structural Engineering - Tiny House Construction - Deck Design - Garage Design - Home Gym Design & Construction ### Areas Served - Wayne - Montclair - Paramus - Ridgewood - Mahwah - Hawthorne - Wyckoff - Tenafly - Ramsey - Oakland - Glen Rock - Upper Montclair - River Edge - Wallington - Ringwood - Westwood - Pompton Lakes - Franklin Lakes - Lincoln Park ### Typical Job Cost Our project fees are based on our own estimate of the architectural work required to fulfill your needs, and the corresponding hours required to complete the phases of the architectural services. Our estimate includes not only the time spent on design, but also the hours to prepare the elements of thorough construction drawings: structural sizing, construction detailing, zoning charts, finish schedule, and specifications. We do not base our fees on the cost of construction. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Paredes-Grube Architecture | | Address | 240 Rock Road, Glen Rock, New Jersey 07452, United States | | Phone | (201) 212-6815 | | Website | http://p-garchitecture.com | | License Number | NJRA/AI 12305 /// NYRA 022493 | | Years in business | 32 | | Followers on Houzz | 273 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pgarchitecture - Blog — http://www.pinterest.com/pgarch/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Paredes-Grube Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/paredes-grube-architecture-pfvwus-pf~126298796) - **Website:** http://p-garchitecture.com - **Phone:** (201) 212-6815 ## Credentials **Verified License** - Number: 21AI01230500 - Type: Registered Architect - Issued by: New Jersey State Board of Architects **Certifications & Awards** - Best Of Houzz Service Award Winnner 2016-2025 - New Jersey Monthly Magazine (October 2009), “Design Ideas for Curb Appeal” - Creative Homeowner by Megan Connelly, Home Remodeling and Makeovers Magazine (January 2006), Home Remodeling and Makeovers Magazine (January 2005) - **Best of Houzz:** 17 awards (2016–2026), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 92 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — Rachael C, Feb. 2021** > Xiomara, Jeffrey, and the entire team at Paredes-Grube is fantastic. They designed a full add a level for us in 2019. We are now living in our beautiful home and are so appreciative of the time, patience, effort, and care they put into our design. Xiomara is so professional as suggested things that I never would have thought of. Jeffrey was able to make my revisions and Pinterest dreams (and lots of emails) a reality! Our town's building department is not the easiest to work with and they helped me move the process along. I can't wait for them to come see the finished project and thank them in person. If we ever do another project (which I hope we do) they will be designing it! **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind words, Rachel. You were a joy with work with as well. Certainly let us know if we can assist you again in the future. We'll be here! We hope you are all healthy and safe. Enjoy your beautiful home! ### All 92 reviews **★★★★★ — VL, Jan. 2026** > Xiomara and the team at Paredes-Grube were a pleasure to work with during the renovation of our turn-of-the-century home. We were specifically looking for an architect with experience preserving the charm of older houses, and several neighborhood recommendations pointed us directly to Xiomara. We felt we were in good hands from the initial consultation through the design process and the completion of the construction documents. Their recommended network of contractors and kitchen designers was excellent; the professionals we chose did such a beautiful job that we could not be happier with the result. > > At our initial consultation, Xiomara listened closely to our vision and asked insightful questions about our lifestyle and how we planned to use the renovated spaces. We truly appreciated the thoughtfulness of her approach and her focus on functional design. > > We iterated on concept drawings until we were happy with the proposed layout. At each step, Xiomara explained in detail why she designed things a certain way or why certain requests were not feasible or recommended. The flow of the house now makes perfect sense; the rooms were planned to maximize every square foot, even accounting for future furniture placement during the earliest design phases. > > The detailed design documents followed, including all side elevations, which we refined further. Xiomara and her team were always responsive to our revisions. They were knowledgeable about projected costs and town regulations, and they were incredibly patient as we explored every possible design option. As a result, we are confident that we ended up with the best possible design for our needs. > > One area for improvement—which may already be addressed for more recent clients—would be the inclusion of 3D renderings. While we worked primarily from 2D elevations, we believe 3D models would have helped us grasp the geometry of the additions more easily and allowed for even faster decision-making. > > Finally, the construction documents were completed without any major issues. When a few revisions became necessary due to unforeseen structural conditions and town official requests, the team delivered them with a very quick turnaround. **★★★★★ — Christina D, Nov. 2025** > My husband and I had a wonderful experience working with Paredes-Grube on our home renovation in Fair Lawn. Our home was built in ~1940 and needed extensive updates on structure, plumbing, electric, etc., and as a result, our architectural plans were quite complicated and took many rounds of updates. Jeffrey (our architect) at Paredes-Grube was incredibly patient and took care to understand our vision and needs. Fast forward to the end of our renovation, and we couldn't be happier with the end result! We will definitely work with Paredes-Grube on future home renovations! **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much! That means so much to us. We really enjoyed working with you both as well. Enjoy your new spaces! **★★★★★ — Perry Stanley, Oct. 2025** > We have used Paredes- Grube Architecture for two major renovations. Our 1920 house is literally about 80 percent rebuilt with their plans.For the first renovation we interviewed about 5 architects. Xiomara had the most functional and sensible ideas . She thought of things that the others totally missed. The second renovation required a very precise and difficult plan as we extended our basement and two floors above it. She was also really helpful to us in finding the right builder for the job. In both renovations she offered several contractors we could interview for the job. We had the best contractors to work with and each job was completed to our satisfaction. When you have great plans , it contributes immensely to achieving superior results. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this architectural firm to anyone. While the price of service may be higher than other places, the quality you pay for is assured. The best to work with , and go through a process with no hiccups. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you, Bridie and Perry, for your heartfelt message! It’s been an absolute joy collaborating with you guys not once but twice! We’re deeply grateful for the opportunity to help bring your vision of a forever home to life. May your new space be filled with love, laughter, and countless cherished memories. **★★★★★ — monicaia, Oct. 2025** > The team did an amazing job designing our addition to flow seamlessly with our 1940’s Tudor, keeping its classic character. Functionally, our home has improved tremendously thanks to their ideas and vision. We get so many compliments from neighbors and are beyond pleased with the results! **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much, Monica! We’re absolutely thrilled with how the Tudor turned out as well. It’s as aesthetically charming as ever, and we’re so glad we were able to preserve its timeless character. It was truly a pleasure working with you both. You were such wonderful clients! **★★★★★ — HU-177674331, Oct. 2025** > We had such a wonderful experience working Xiomara, Jeffrey, and the rest of the Paredes-Grube team on our new home construction. They were welcoming, professional, detailed, timely, and very easy to work with. > > From the start, they did an amazing job communicating what to expect at each step. Whenever we had questions, they got back to us quickly and always took the time to explain things clearly, often with helpful illustrations so we could really understand the design decisions. They researched our town’s building codes and requirements thoroughly to prevent any issues along the way. They also recommended some excellent contractors, engineers, landscapers, and cabinet makers, all of whom were top-notch and had great things to say about Paredes-Grube as well. > > We shared a Google drive of photos with them, and they turned those inspirations into a beautiful, thoughtful design that truly reflects our style. The way the rooms flow and connect feels so natural and well-planned, it’s everything we hoped for. > > It was bittersweet when their part of the process was wrapping up, and they gave us the final set of construction plans because we really enjoyed our regular check-ins and conversations. We highly recommend Xiomara, Jeffrey, and the whole Paredes-Grube team. They were a pleasure to work with, and we’d happily work with them again on another project! **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind words, Sharon and Alex! It’s truly been a pleasure working with both of you. We’re incredibly honored to have been chosen to help bring your dream forever home to life. Wishing you many joyful memories in your beautiful new house! **★★★★★ — kheylon430, April 2025** > Working with Paredes-Grube on our home renovation was an absolutely fantastic experience! From the very first meeting, they impressed us with their ability to truly listen to our needs and translate them into a cohesive vision. > > Xiomara possess a skilled eye for design, maximizing our space in ways we didnt expect. What really stood out was their collaborative approach. We always felt heard and involved, and Xiomara and team were patient and understanding. > > The final design exceeded our expectations and we can't say enough about the attention to detail, the innovative solutions to dealing with size limitations, and the thoughtful consideration of budget constraints. The entire process, which we feared would be so stressful, felt smooth and well-managed thanks to their professionalism and clear communication. > > We wholeheartedly recommend Paredes-Grube to anyone seeking a talented, dedicated, and collaborative architect. We couldn't be happier with the results! **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind words, Caitlin and Matthew! You guys were a joy to work with . We are happy when our clients are happy. Enjoy your new spaces! **★★★★★ — therklots, Dec. 2024** > We had a fantastic experience working with Xiomara, Jeffery and the entire team at Paredes-Grube on our recent kitchen renovation. They took the time to understand our needs and goals with the kitchen, and worked to create something that truly “fit” with our 100-year-old home. I was impressed by Xiomara’s knowledge and appreciation of the original architects who built the homes on our block. In addition to being extremely collaborative throughout the entire process, they are creative, kind, and all around great people. I highly recommend Paredes-Grube! **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Hi Tiffany! Thanks so much for your kind words! We also enjoyed working with you guys and we hope you are enjoying the renovated spaces. Hope you have a good 2025! **★★★★★ — begonacuevas, Oct. 2024** > We want to recognize the superb work that Xiomara, Jeffrey, and the whole team at Paredes-Grube did for our big home renovation. The professionalism, expertise, approachability, creativity, and problem solving is simply outstanding . And all of this is specially appreciated during the very stressful and extended time that requires the renovation of your own home. We are finalizing the details and decoration, and can’t wait to share the results with Xiomara, Jeffrey, and the team. Many thanks for improving our lives in such a nice way! **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Hi Begona! Thank you for your kind words! It was our pleasure to assist you throughout the process. Enjoy your new renovated home! **★★★★★ — ghandler7, Oct. 2024** > Xiomara, Jeffrey and their team are stellar. I can't recommend them highly enough - total pro's, easy to communicate and partner with, well respected throughout the entire community - for good reason. Highly recommend for any project or problem you encounter. **★★★★★ — Michailas, Jan. 2024** > Exceptionally professional and prompt service! Our satisfaction with the deck project knows no bounds. Jeffrey's meticulous attention to detail and the unwavering support of the entire team and office made the experience truly seamless. Any questions we had were promptly addressed, ensuring a smooth and delightful process. > > Cheers! **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Hi Mike! We're so thankful for your kind words and so glad you're happy with the deck. Enjoy and have a wonderful summer! **★★★★★ — Tracy B, Dec. 2023** > We cannot speak highly enough of the extraordinary experience we had working with Xiomara Paredes on our home remodel project. From the moment we met her, it was evident that we had found not only an incredibly talented architect but also a genuinely kind and helpful professional. Xiomara's innovative approach to design captured our vision perfectly. > What truly set Xiomara apart was her unwavering patience and the exceptional level of clarity she brought to every step of the process. As homeowners navigating a remodel for the first time, we were often unsure of what to expect. Xiomara calmly guided us through each phase, explaining the intricacies of the process and ensuring we were informed and comfortable every step of the way. > Punctuality is a virtue that Xiomara and her team embody. Appointments and plan submissions were consistently on time, reflecting a level of professionalism that is truly commendable. The team's helpful, kind, and patient demeanor contributed significantly to the overall positive experience. > A standout moment in our collaboration with Xiomara was her invaluable assistance during the zoning board meeting. Needing a variance added a layer of complexity, but Xiomara expertly guided us on what to say, making a potentially challenging situation much more manageable. > Furthermore, Xiomara went above and beyond by not only designing our dream remodel but also providing valuable recommendations for appliance stores and kitchen design centers. She shared specific names of professionals she has successfully collaborated with over the years, individuals known for delivering exceptional work. This thoughtful guidance added another layer of assurance and convenience to our project, showcasing Xiomara's commitment to ensuring every aspect of our remodel exceeded expectations. > The icing on the cake, however, came when Xiomara shared her extensive network of trusted contractors with us. Coordinating with three contractors, she seamlessly facilitated the process of sharing plans, arranging meetings, and ensuring our preferences were communicated. This aspect of the project, often touted as difficult, became painless and worry-free, thanks to Xiomara's meticulous planning and dedication.Within a week, all three contractors contacted us, and we were able to schedule walkthroughs and, later, project estimates. This level of support and connection to reliable contractors truly set Xiomara apart from the rest. > Xiomara and her team exceeded our expectations in every way imaginable. Her professionalism, patience, innovation, and reliability made our home remodel an enjoyable and stress-free experience. Xiomara to friends and family seeking an exceptional architect who not only delivers outstanding designs but also ensures a smooth and collaborative process from start to finish. Our heartfelt thanks go out to Xiomara and her team for making our dream remodel a reality. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Hi Tracy! We sincerely appreciate your generous words, thank you! Collaborating with you both was truly a pleasure. Your prompt decision-making and flexibility with scheduling made the process seamless. The effective communication with our team was invaluable, and we're so thrilled with the successful outcome. Thank you for choosing us! **★★★★★ — L W, Dec. 2023** > Xiomara and team were just what we needed for our 1920s Tudor remodel. We had a goal of keeping the authentic details, nooks and crannies, while building addition and opening up floor plan. > Team provided valuable feedback to our “wants” and turned it into “needs” that fit flawlessly into the original footprint. They were attentive to our questions and made the adjustments as needed. > The process of engagement with team was vey straight forward (just like described on the site) with timely updates and communication. > Plans were detailed and specs easy to understand. Tudor details were added to match existing brackets and overhangs, half-timber details on the new addition made it look like it was always there, seamlessly blending into existing structure while keeping overall “traditional” neighborhood feel. Once it was finished – it turned out even better than expected! > We greatly appreciate Xiomara’s professional expertise and historical knowledge that made our project a huge success. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Hi Mila! Thank you so much for your kind words! You guys were also amazing to work with, too. We're so happy for you all and so pleased that you will be enjoying your new spaces in time for the holidays. Wishing you all a healthy 2024! Happy Holidays! **★★★★★ — Jenny Grosse, Nov. 2023** > Xiomara and her team were fantastic to work with, from start to finish. They were always completely professional, and accurate with their projections of timelines, deliverables, and expectations. Xiomara was friendly and open to all of our requests - she listened to what we wanted out of our project and did everything possible to make it happen. And she was upfront and honest when things could not be done. Her work is very thorough and buttoned up so that the town and our contractors had everything they needed upfront from the plans provided by Paredes-Grube. We are thrilled with the final designs and results and I cannot recommend them enough, they are a stellar team to work with. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Hi Jenny! Thank you very much for your kind words! It was our pleasure working with you both. You made speedy decisions and you were very flexible with your time. We also greatly appreciate how well you communicated with our team. We are so pleased to see how well it came out. Enjoy your new spaces! **★★★★★ — tminnaar, Sept. 2023** > Xiomara and her team was a pleasure to work with. They helped us turn unused attic space into a bright, welcoming and spacious bonus room / en-suite guest room. Their attention to detail and communication are wonderful. This is our second project working with them and we highly recommend them. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Hi Thelma and Deon! You guys are always terrific to work with you. We loved how your new space turned out. We hope your children are enjoying. Thank you for your generous word. Cheers! **★★★★★ — roxann blasz, July 2023** > This team is phenomenal. They are responsive, creative in their plans, understand the integrity of the home and the homeowner’s needs, and ultimately deliver plans and help execute and evolve them through to the very end as needed. Xiomara came exceptionally recommended by those who used her services on projects big and small across a number of towns, and as we live in and enjoy our home now it is obvious why. We are absolutely in LOVE with our renovation, and daily people walking by stop to say how much they love the update. We did a kitchen extension, added a breakfast room and half bath, updated the facade, and designed a new porch and deck. All elements feel like they are beautifully integrated. Xiomara was able to provide financial watch-outs and solutions to stay on budget, without sacrificing aesthetic. Moreover, working with Susan and the entire team there was painless—they are always willing to help, check in appropriately, and are kind. Truly a rare thing across a business these days. We are so grateful for their expertise and support through the entire process. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Roxann, you guys are too kind- thank you so much!! We loved how your house turned out, and we loved, loved working with you guys as well. We are so happy to see you're all enjoying your home. Cheers to many gatherings and parties for many years to come! **★★★★★ — alissasomers, Nov. 2022** > After a tree crushed our garage we hired Paredes-grube to design our new garage as well as a patio/fireplace outdoor living space. We have a very complex property so this involved applying for variances and many steps to have this approved. Xiomara and her staff provided professional knowledge and so much attention to detail to help us through this process. We are so happy with the outcome of our space and highly recommend Paredes-grube architecture. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you, Alissa, for your kind words. We also enjoyed working with you both, and thank you for your patience during this process. We loved how it turned out. Enjoy your beautiful new outdoor spaces. We wish you a wonderful holiday! **★★★★★ — Lauren, Oct. 2022** > The Paredes-Grube team really brought our dream house to life and was so wonderful to work with, especially in the height of covid when the majority of our meetings were conducted via Zoom. After our initial meeting with Xiomara, we were wowed by her creativity and innovative suggestions and loved how she merged our house priorities with her vision to create such amazing, final plans. Xiomara's great relationship with our town’s Zoning Board made that aspect of our project seamless and we really appreciated the team's vendor recommendations, especially our builder, as it truly made building our home such a smoother process. We couldn’t be happier with the finished product and highly recommend Xiomara, Jeffrey and team - the Paredes-Grube team is very helpful, patient and creative! **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind words, Lauren! We enjoyed working you both as well and we're so pleased and happy that you are enjoying both the indoor and outdoor spaces! Wish you all well. **★★★★★ — HU-194303279, June 2022** > We had a wonderful experience working with Xiomara Paredes. From the minute we met Xiomara, we knew she was the right choice. We wanted to add a master bedroom, bathroom and walk-in closet; however, we had some size constraints given our lot. Her vision and ability to think outside the box enabled us to fully achieve our goals. Xiomara was also a pleasure to work with, listened to us and exceeded our expectations. The addition is beautiful and we are loving our new space! **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy to hear how well the spaces turned out. You guys were amazing clients and so easy to work with as well. Enjoy your new beautiful spaces! **★★★★★ — Zak Kaplowitz, April 2022** > I highly recommend paredes-grube architecture. getting the plans done was easy and and they have the best contractor recommendations. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you, Zach! It was always a pleasure working with you as well. We're so happy to see how it came it. Enjoy your beautiful spaces! **★★★★★ — evans451, Dec. 2021** > I have worked with Xiomara on 2 large projects. She designed a large 3 story addition in 2014 for me and then came back in 2021 for a full kitchen remodel/addition. Her and her team's work is excellent. She was able to handle a tricky beam situation such that the design looks like we designed this way on purpose. She ensured that the addition was properly scaled and designed in such a way as to avoid having to obtain a variance. The additions are in keeping with the rest of the 100 year old house - she was able to seamlessly integrate new with old so it is not obvious what is original and what is not. I recommend Xiomara and team with no reservations. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Susan, thank you! It has always been a pleasure working with you as well. We're thrilled you are enjoying your new spaces, and we hope 2022 is a better year all. Happy New Year! **★★★★★ — Kathy Skrzypczak, Nov. 2021** > Xiomara is a treasure! She went through our very old and weirdly laid out home and figured out how to make the most of the space. It feels like we got a whole new second floor, without adding on anything to the house. She and her staff are very responsive, lovely, and warm. Even though our job was on the smaller side for Xiomara, she treated it as though it was just as important as a big job. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind words, Kathy! You were also amazing clients, and we were happy to help you. We hope you have a better 2022! **★★★★★ — zorob168, Nov. 2021** > It was a pleasure working with Xiomara and Co. on a two-phase renovation. Xiomara has a good eye for aesthetic and practical design and the flexibility to adapt plans to the changing needs of fickle clients. Xiomara and her team are also helpful in matters that go beyond home design including choosing the right contractor and guidance for adhering to town rules and regulations. Highly recommend! **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much, Rob! It was such a pleasure working with you and Erika. We are very happy and thankful for clients like you. Enjoy your beautiful spaces and wishing you all a happy 2022! **★★★★★ — HU-378959420, Nov. 2021** > I truly cannot say enough positive things about our experience with Xiomara and her team. I'm confident that there is no better choice out there! > > Thank you Xiomara for helping us turn our house into a dream home that we couldn't have even imagined without your vision, for all of your support and guidance, and for being an absolute pleasure to work with. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much! We hope you are enjoying your new beautiful spaces. We wish you a better 2022! **★★★★★ — Chris B, Nov. 2021** > We’ve are thrilled to have worked with Xiomara and team on two renovation projects. Their thoughtful design has completely transformed the interior of our home, all while maintaining the traditional exterior style of our neighborhood. Xiomara came under the highest esteem from friends who went through a similar scope of work, and she delivered on even our highest expectations. Xiomara and Jeffrey took the time to coach us through decisions and finishes which made the process very comfortable. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your wonderful words. It was an absolute pleasure to work with you guys as well. It warms our hearts that we made you happy. Enjoy your beautiful new spaces, and wishing you all have a better 2022! **★★★★★ — HU-210207568, Nov. 2021** > Xiomara and her team were amazing to work with! She took time to understand what we wanted, what wasn’t currently working in the space, and had creative ideas to maximize the area. I highly recommend and have referred several friends based off of my positive experience start to finish. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Awww, thank you so much for your kind words. Our team is most appreciative to hear and we are always very thrilled when our clients are happy. Enjoy your beautiful new places, and stay safe! **★★★★★ — lunanewton1, Nov. 2021** > Xiomara is absolutely brilliant. She stepped foot into our 100 year-old Dutch colonial home and immediately knew what we needed to do -- which walls should come down, what should remain, and where we needed to build. If it weren't for her vision, incredible aesthetic, and attention to every detail, we wouldn't have the dream home we have today. After the renovation was complete, we decided to make some new changes to the third floor to accommodate our growing family. We were in a serious time crunch and Xiomara and Jeffrey (who is also amazing!) did everything to expedite our project so that it would be done as soon as possible. I am so grateful for the two of them and their entire team. They are a pleasure to work with, and I would recommend them to anyone who is looking to renovate and needs creative inspiration. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you, Luna for your kind words! It was an absolute pleasure working with you as well. Please take care of yourselves, and as always call us again if you need anything. Have a safe and wonderful 2022! **★★★★★ — HU-416087976, Nov. 2021** > It’s difficult to find a place to begin when it comes to describing the joy my wife and I had working with Paredes-Grube Architecture. Our experience all the way to the astounding final product was truly enjoyable, professional and hassle-free. While all of the more tangible things were truly best-in-class, it’s the little things that the Paredes-Grube staff does the “right” way, that makes all the difference. > > This was our first home renovation project, and from the first meeting, Xiomara ensured we were comfortable and well informed before moving forward. Throughout the project, the team built a deep foundation of trust, which made the entire process much less stressful. Xiomara and her team (Special shout out to Erik and Susan for a fantastic job throughout) were an absolute pleasure to work with. We wouldn’t hesitate for a second to use Paredes-Grube Architecture again for our next project. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your wonderful kind words! They mean so much to us. We are always very happy when our clients are happy. Enjoy your beautiful new spaces and may 2022 be a better year for all. **★★★★★ — katie929, Nov. 2021** > Xiomara, Jeffrey, Susan, and the entire Paredes Group team was wonderful to work with! Right from the start, Xiomara impressed us with how experienced, thorough, and conscientious she is. She joined us on a walk-thru of a home we were thinking of buying (on a holiday weekend no less!) after we asked if she could meet us to give her perspective whether the renovation ideas we had for the home were realistic. Her feedback gave us the reassurance we needed to buy the home, and we started our renovation plans with her and Jeffrey immediately after we moved in. They helped us re-imagine the floor plan of our entire home, including removing many walls on the main level, moving the kitchen to a new area, moving all the bedrooms and laundry upstairs, and adding a big addition on the second level. We were highly involved home owners with lots of ideas :) and they always listened and considered our wants and needs throughout the whole process. > After a year-long renovation process, we are now so happy in our new home and love the flow and open concept we achieved! I'd recommend Xiomara, Jeffrey, and everyone within Paredes Group to anyone looking to do a renovation in this area! **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute pleasure to work with you as well. Our team is thrilled and happy to know that you are happy. Enjoy your new beautiful spaces! **★★★★★ — Henry, Nov. 2021** > Xiomara was a pleasure to work with. We did a gut renovation of our basement, dining room, kitchen, mud room, second floor bathrooms, and re-design of the second floor hallway and a bedroom to provide for a second floor laundry room. Xiomara listened to our daily routines and how we used space and came up with solutions that we had not thought of, such as swapping the locations of the kitchen and dining room. The designs worked out very well. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Hi Henry! Thank you very much for your kind words. It was an absolute pleasure working with you as well! We are so glad that you can enjoy your home now, amidst this unusual time in our lives. We hope you will have a better 2022. Stay well, and enjoy your lovely home! **★★★★★ — Colleen Tansey, Nov. 2020** > We loved working with Xiomara and her team on our recent home renovation and addition. From the moment we met Xiomara we knew she understood our style and had a vision on how to design our dream home. Xiomara was very thoughtful in every step of the design process right through building. She helped us choose a builder that was a perfect match for our project. Xiomara is in touch with the latest design trends, materials and products which made the whole process from vision to plans seamless. We would highly recommend Xiomara and her team to anyone looking to design their dream home! **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Hi Colleen! Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute pleasure working with you as well. We are also very pleased at how beautiful the rooms turned out. Thank you for letting Jeffrey take some photos. Enjoy your home! We hope that 2021 be a better year for all. Take care! **★★★★★ — ktebro, Nov. 2020** > I loved every minute of working with this team. The excitement, clear and timely communication - it was as if ours was the only house they were working on. The attention to detail is what shines when I give house tours. Thank you so much for helping make our dream home! **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind review! It was pleasure working with you as well. > We are so glad that you can enjoy your home now, amidst this unusual time in our lives. We hope you will have a better 2021. Stay well, and enjoy your lovely home! **★★★★★ — rshapiro323, Oct. 2020** > I loved working with Xiomara (and Jeffrey) every step of the way! She took our older split level and put on a huge addition on with a glamorous master suite, helped us add a second extra large attached garage, built a mudroom, moved the laundry room, and update every room in our home. At our first meeting we talked about our street and my hopes for our home. She made a dream come true when she helped us build a beautiful front porch. I didn’t want my house to look like every other new build and she understood that from the first meeting! We plan to be in our home for many many years and she took our house and made it our home! She made the process seamless from our first meeting where she gave me many great ideas to getting our variance. I thought I knew what I wanted before meeting Xiomara, but after they took measurements of our house, they came back to me with even better ideas than I dreamed of! After we had finished plans, Xiomara put us in touch with a few builders and helped us make an informed decision when choosing who would build our home! Throughout the process she was in constant contact with our general contractor. They often talked without me even knowing and made minor changes as needed, without stressing me! I appreciate so much the hard work Paredes Grube has done and refer them to all my friends. I think about them daily as I go out on my porch to watch the kids play outside, wait for the camp bus, or just enjoy some fresh air even on a rainy day! **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Hi Rachel! Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute pleasure working with you as well. We are also very pleased at how beautiful the rooms turned out. Thank you for letting Jeffrey take some photos. Enjoy your home! We hope that 2021 be a better year for all. Take care! **★★★★★ — Kate Irving, Oct. 2019** > My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed working with Xiomara and the team at Paredes-Grube Architecture on our home addition. From our initial meeting, Xiomara was knowledgeable, helpful, and professional. I enjoyed walking through our home with her and listening to her creative vision. Now that it has come to fruition, we couldn't be more pleased with her thoughtful and practical design. I recommend Xiomara for anyone who is looking for architectural services. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Hi Kate! Thank you so much for the very kind review! It was such a pleasure working with you as well. We are all very thrilled of the outcome. We wish you the best in your newly renovated beautiful home! Happy 2020 from all of us! :) **★★★★★ — Anthony Marino, June 2019** > Xiomara and Paredes-Grube was an absolute joy to work with. Xiomara listened to us about what we wanted and gave us terrific creative input in our home renovation. The design she provided is above and beyond what we hoped for going into our project. We are extremely happy with the service she and her team provided from start to finish. She is a true professional and I highly recommend her services. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Hi Anthony! Thank you so much for the very kind review! It was such a pleasure working with you as well. Our staff also enjoyed working with you guys. We are all very happy of the outcome. We wish you the best in your newly renovated beautiful home! Happy 2020! :) **★★★★★ — J W, Jan. 2019** > We had a wonderful experience from start to finish with Xiomara Paredes and her excellent team! From our first meeting, Xiomara was able to clearly understand and articulate what we wanted, collaborate creatively with us in coming up with designs, flexibly adapt plans as needed, smoothly and professionally obtain necessary variances, work well with our contractor and kitchen designer, and accurately project reasonable timing and costs for the entire project. She and her team were always responsive, warm and a pleasure to work with! We all love the resulting addition to our home and would highly recommend Xiomara and her team! **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind review! It was pleasure working with you as well. > Have a wonderful 2019! Enjoy your home! **★★★★★ — Christine Bremer, Dec. 2018** > Our experience with Xiomara and the Paredes-Grube Architecture team was fantastic! Xiomara is an absolute delight to know and to work with; her creative ideas and enthusiasm generated so much excitement for our home renovation, and her extensive knowledge was reassuring throughout the process. She and her team are consummate professionals, always attentive and responsive. They listened closely to our needs and took great care in every facet of the design that transformed our home and has improved our quality of life beyond measure. Numerous neighbors and passersby have asked us for our architect’s name – Of course we highly recommend Xiomara to everyone! **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Hi Christine! Thank you so much for the very kind review! It was such a pleasure working with you as well. Our staff also enjoyed working with you guys. We are all very happy of the outcome. We wish you the best in your newly renovated beautiful home! Happy 2019! :) **★★★★★ — Michelle Sohn, Dec. 2018** > After meeting with few other architects, I decide to work with Xiomara without no hesitation. > When I had a first meeting with her, I knew she is a perfect architect for our own property face lift project. > Her advice was realistic, professional & practical which is not that many architects gave us such ideas and advice in the first meeting. > Throughout the entire processing, Xiomara and Paredes-Grube Architecture team were very responsive and responsible when contractor and I had a questions and concerns. > Totally no stress and smooth processing. Highly recommend! **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Hi Michelle! Thank you so much for the very kind review! It was such a pleasure working with you as well. Our staff also enjoyed working with you guys. We are all very happy of the outcome. We wish you the best in your newly renovated beautiful home! Happy 2019! :) **★★★★★ — Jon Osborn, Dec. 2018** > Working with Paredes-Grube and especially Xiomara was like spending a quiet afternoon with an old friend. We talked about wishes, dreams and utilitarian questions along the lines of usage and needs. Xiomara provided plans that were quickly approved by Glen Rock and she remained engaged with my wife and I as we worked with our contractor. In the end, the finished product is logical, well laid out and extremely pleasing to the eye. There's not a day that I don't walk into our new addition and take a moment to acknowledge how much we love living in it. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you for sharing the photos and your lovely review! It was a pleasure working with you as well! Happy 2019! **★★★★★ — Jennifer Favieri, Dec. 2018** > We renovated our entire home last year and had Xiomara Paredes as our architect. We could not be happier with the work of Xiomara and her staff - they were professional and responsive throughout the entire process. Most importantly, with Xiomara's vision, we were able to update our house which was built in 1910, and keep the charm of our "old Ridgewood home". **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind review! We also enjoyed working with you! Happy 2019! Enjoy your beautiful house! **★★★★★ — Andrea McElroy, July 2018** > It was a pleasure working with Xiomara and the Paredes- Grube team. The small details in the design made all the differences when it came to the elegance of the full scale. It far exceeds my expectations. And they were present through the whole process which was reassuring and comforting. I highly recommend them. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind review! We enjoyed working with you as well! **★★★★★ — meghanpostel, May 2018** > We had an excellent experience working with Xiomara and her team! We had some sense of what we wanted to do in our kitchen to open up the space, but the ideas Xiomara came up with and the details she incorporated in our plans were above and beyond our expectations. She is extremely professional and thoughtful in her work. The results were fantastic! **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind review! It was an absolute delight working with you both as well. **★★★★★ — laurette ibe, Jan. 2018** > We hired Xiomara to do a kitchen/dining room renovation. Working with her was a wonderful experience. She was available to answer our questions and keep our stress level to a minimum. She is a true professional in every aspect; which is a rarity these days. Her ideas were better than anything we ever could have come up with. She was able to use every square inch to get us the most for our money and then some. We highly recommend this firm and would absolutely use Xiomara for any future remodels. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind review! It was a pleasure working with you as well! **★★★★★ — Suzanne O’Shea, Dec. 2017** > Xiomara is the epitome of a true professional. She patiently worked with my husband and I to formulate a plan for a complete home renovation of our over one hundred year old home which optimized our space with very suttle, yet transformative changes. The entire process, from conceptualization, to variance approval, to realization was effortless with Xiomara’s oversight. She is truly a pleasure to work with! Additionally, her staff is very knowledgabe, personable and accommodating. We absolutely love our “new” old home and would highly recommend Paredes-Grube Architects to anyone considering a renovation. > Thank you Xiomara!! **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for the very kind review, Suzanne! It was such a pleasure working with you and Brendan, as well. Our staff also enjoyed working with you guys. We are all very happy of the outcome. We wish you the best in your newly renovated beautiful home! Happy 2018! :) **★★★★★ — Joseph Tuttle, Dec. 2017** > Our experience working with Xiomara was great! > Her creativity, experience and personality worked together to make a seemingly overwhelming renovation project a less complex undertaking. > My wife and I would highly recommend using Xiomara as her work far exceeded our expectations. **★★★★★ — Ralph Bennett, Dec. 2017** > Paredes-Grube Architecture designed the conversion of our balcony into a master bed/bath extension and the conversion of an outdoor patio into an enclosed sun room. They did this while maintaining the integrity of the external and internal design of the house. As the President of Waterworks, I have high expectations for design integrity; I admire the results from Xiomara's work. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for the very kind review, Ralph & Claire! It was such a pleasure working with you both again. Thank you for sharing the beautiful photos. We are very happy with the results as well. We wish you the best in 2018! :) Happy Holidays! **★★★★★ — Carolina Valdich, Dec. 2017** > Xiomara Paredes from Paredes-Grube Architecture did an exceptional job with the remodeling of our kitchen. The team was very friendly and professional. I highly recommend this firm and would use them again in future jobs. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for the very kind review, Carolina! It's always a pleasure working with you. We wish you the best in 2018 and beyond! Happy Holidays :) **★★★★★ — Kathleen Marshall, Nov. 2017** > We have worked with Xiomara and the Paredes-Grube group twice over the years and have been exceptionally pleased both times. We own a 115 year old home and Xiomara was able to honor and respect the original architecture of the home while seamlessly providing for more modern rooms and amenities within. I highly recommend Xiomara and her team of professionals. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for the very kind review, Kathleen and Ken! It's always a pleasure working with you both and we're more than pleased in making sure you're happy with the end results. We wish you the best in 2018 and beyond! Happy Holidays :) **★★★★★ — Robert Amos, Nov. 2017** > I cannot say enough good things about working with Xiomara and her team! We interviewed 3 different architects and knew immediately we were going to hire Xiomara during the first couple minutes of her initial consult. She had such great ideas and vision for our project. Her team of junior arhcitects were so friendly and polite and extremely helpful. I would highly recommend hiring Xiomara and I have already referred her to several other home owners! **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for the very kind review, Rob! It was such a pleasure working with you, too! Thank you kindly for referring us to your clients and we look forward to working with you further as well. We wish you the best in 2018 and beyond! Happy Holidays :) **★★★★★ — Alyse Meltzer, Nov. 2017** > Xiomara was a pleasure to work with. She was extremely professional, easy to talk to, and realistic about working within our budget. Most importantly she was able to update our 1926 home. Keeping with the old feel of the home while updating it with an open floor plan. She also listened to what was on our wish list and made sure to include everything that we hoped for in the best way possible. We also needed to get the impossible done....getting a very difficult variance so we can build a master bedroom. Xiomara went to the variance meeting prepared with a very detailed presentation and convincing argument. Needless to say the variance was approved due to her diligence, hard work, and research she put forth. We would not have our dream home with 4 bedrooms without Xiomara’s expertise and hard work. She is the best in the area and we have already recommended her to all our friends. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for the very kind review, Alyse & Scott! It was such a pleasure working with you, too! Enjoy your beautiful home. We wish you the best in your newly renovated home! We wish you the best in 2018! :) **★★★★★ — Sona Markarian, Nov. 2017** > Xiomara is the highest level of professional. It was a true partnership using her years of experience and expertise, with the utmost respect for our individual needs. Best of all, she was a good listener, patient and never minded taking the time to educate us on options so we could make informed decisions. Of all the people we encountered during our renovation, Xiomara and her team are on the top of the list of whom we will recommend using for others embarking on the journey. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for the very kind review, Glenn & Sona! It was such a pleasure to do business with you and we wish you the best in your newly renovated home! We wish you the best in 2018! :) **★★★★★ — israelchilds, Jan. 2017** > We have worked with Xiomara twice. She designed our addition and helped with our kitchen renovation. In addition to her work being beautiful, accurate and structurally sound, she is extremely responsive and accessible, and a pleasure to work with. Her recommendations have always been spot on. **★★★★★ — jpsar87, Dec. 2016** > It was a pleasure working with Xiomara. She was professional, easy to work with and very creative. She was easy to reach and very helpful throughout during the duration of my project. I would highly recommend Paredes-Grube Architecture. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for the very kind review John & Georgia! It was such a pleasure to do business with you and we wish you the best in your newly renovated home! We are so happy with how the exterior of your home came out and we are very excited to take interior photographs. We wish you the best in 2017 & beyond! :) **★★★★★ — DMowery Construction Inc, Dec. 2016** > Xiomara's designs are always unique and second to none. > As the builder, her total professionalism is very much appreciated and will always greatly contribute to any project. We always enjoy working with her and her very helpful and talented team. **★★★★★ — Barabas Contracting, Dec. 2016** > Our company, Barabas Contracting, has had the opportunity to work with Xiomara and her team on multiple projects in our area for over a decade. We are always impressed with Xiomara's original design concepts and the high regard given to her clients needs and wishes. Xiomara and her team are professional, well organized and easy to collaborate with. We look forward to many more years of successful projects with Paredes-Grube. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind review Gary! I've been recommending you to my clients for more than 15 years! The quality of your work and your attention to detail is excellent and your passion for what you do is inspiring. Having you as the builder of my own house, I experienced first hand your impeccable service. Your crew is top notch, you doesn't settle for less than perfection, and you complete your jobs on time. You are such a personable contractor that makes the process of construction an enjoyable one! **★★★★★ — Myke Belske, Dec. 2016** > Xiomara and her team were a joy to work with on my unique garage addition and made the process very manageable, including the variance process with the township. She has a keen understanding of what works best for her clients and goes out of her way to make sure they are satisfied. Our experience with her was so positive, that we also consulted with her on our home renovation. As she is highly professional and timely, I would undoubtedly use her again in the future. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for the very kind review Myke! It was such a pleasure to do business with you and we wish you the best with your new detached garage and renovated home! We wish you the best in 2017 & beyond! :) **★★★★★ — DeLuccia Construction Company Inc., Dec. 2016** > As a building professional a great architect is a major part of a successful project, I gives me genuine pleasure to recommend Xiomara she is one of the best I have worked with. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind review Rich! I've worked with you for over 20 years, and your work has always remained consistently top quality. You pay close attention to detail, have excellent quality craftsmanship and work hard to make sure you complete your projects on time. Your crew is very professional and your personality makes the process of construction much less painful. Whether the job is large or small, you are always ready for the task! **★★★★★ — Glen Rock Construction, Inc., Dec. 2016** > For going on 15 years we have been building projects designed by Xiomara and her team. We have found her plans to be thorough, creative, and easy to work with. We highly recommend Paredes-Grube Architecture and have hired them ourselves to design our new homes. > > Glenn C. Sternitzke > Pres. Glen Rock Construction **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind review Glenn! My firm has worked with you for more than 15 years, and you have always been one of the great contributors to our great reputation because of your excellent work. We look forward to continue working with you in 2017 and beyond! :) **★★★★★ — tgiancarlo, Nov. 2016** > Xiomara and her team are the best! They worked with my ideas for my home addition and nailed the design to perfection. We are extremely satisfied. AAA +++ **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind review Tim & Sandra! It was such a pleasure to do business with you and we wish you the best in your newly renovated home! We are excited to get started on your next project: A cabana to supplement your newly proposed pool. We are excited to continue working with you in 2017 and beyond! **★★★★★ — T.J., Nov. 2016** > Xiomara was a pleasure to work with. She did a great job transposing our renovation vision to a full design and added some nice touches of her own as well. We would definitely work with her again. **★★★★★ — alycoh, May 2016** > Xiomara and staff were amazing, easy to work with and completely accomodating. We went with Xiomara's ideas which were in a completely different direction to our original plan . The reno could not have come out better. We are ecstatic with the outcome and the functionality of everything we did. **★★★★★ — courtney gray, March 2016** > Xiomara and her group are really great. Everyone is super attentive and cooperative with our needs. Designing a renovation is extremely personal and we feel our needs and desires are being listened to when working with this group. We are working with a small space and Xiomara has manged to work this small space well! **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you Courtney! It was a pleasure working with you and James. We are exciting to see your completed renovation once it is complete! **★★★★★ — lfr4th, Dec. 2015** > I have used Xiomara for two different projects. M Both have been terrific successes and completed on schedule and within our budgets! The first project was a totally redesign and upgrade of our kitchen, dining and rear entrance for our NJ Suburbsn home. Xiomara created a beautiful, light-filled flowing space, connecting all areas. Jut great! > > Xiomara also helped us design a open and functional Master Bathroom, showier, dressing and storage area in a messy corner of our New York Apartment. Again, a wonderful solution of architecture, color, lighting and fixtures. She reAlly pulls all elements of design into her elegant solutions! > > And , she is a really great lady to,work with. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind review Fritz & Ingrid! It was a pleasure working with you and it was an honor to work with one of our favorite neighbors! We wish you the best in 2016 & beyond! **★★★★★ — leovers02, Dec. 2015** > We hired Xiomara and her team to design a renovation in the second floor or our house. It was a challenging project because there wasn't much room to work with, but Xiomara created a very creative design for a bathroom and hallway that more than fit our needs. Moreover, the design flows beautifully with the general architecture of the house, so that people who come here have told me that they wouldn't have guessed it was a renovation. Her team is very knowledgeable and she has a great reputation with contractors. We also thought that their services were very reasonable for the quality of their work. Xiomara is a really nice person and great to work with. **★★★★★ — lisadebarbrie, Dec. 2015** > We highly recommend Xiomara and her team. They were very professional, met deadlines and kept us focused. We had a challenging lot and a large wishlist and she delivered a design that was practical and worked with the confines of the town regulations. > Xiomara was a pleasure to work with and extremely accommodating. We were nervous but she was reassuring and had an excellent bedside manner. She was also extremely helpful in doing things outside her scope of work including recommending exceptional contractors. > It had been 6 months since our renovation has been completed and we could not be happier with every design decision she implemented. There is not anything we would have done differently. Her supportive staff was very helpful and responsive. From a style perspective she stayed within the style of the neighborhood despite it being a large addition. We would use her again in a heartbeat. Xiomara designed several houses on our block which gave us confidence in her. > Lastly, when we went through the variance process, she outshined all the other architects with her presentation by a mile and it made us very happy with our decision, **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for the very kind review Lisa & Joseph! It was such a pleasure to do business with you and we wish you the best in your newly renovated home! We will be posting photos of your home very soon to Houzz for all to see! We wish you the best in 2016 & beyond! :) **★★★★★ — cariandgregpavin, Dec. 2015** > Excellent architectural plans. Tamara is wonderful, helpful and professional. I love my home and how it all was designed. Would recommend this company to family and friends. **★★★★★ — cnwhalen, Dec. 2015** > I am very grateful to Xiomara and her team. Xiomara listened to our ideas and used her knowledge and vision to transform our one story ranch into a beautiful center hall colonial that was within our budget. Xiomara was very forthcoming with her knowledge of the area which truly prepared us for what was to come. She was also very helpful by providing reputable vendors that were instrumental to the completion of our house, i.e. contractor, painter, kitchen, etc. We love our home and we loved working with the entire team at Paredes-Grube Architecture. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind review Cristal and Jason! We are so excited for you both as you begin your journey in your new home! We cannot wait to come visit and take pictures soon! :) **★★★★★ — samsonrr, Dec. 2015** > Working with Xiomara and the staff at Paredes-Grube was an overall amazing experience. Xiomara is an incredibly talented architect with a great eye for detail. She met all of our needs and designed a beautiful addition and renovation to our home. **★★★★ — lbennis17, Dec. 2015** > Xiomara designed a renovation of our first floor and basement. We really didn't know what we wanted. We just knew we needed more space as our family grew (and grew up). Xiomara patiently walked us through several options after spending time with us to understand how we lived and how we might use our space. Now, almost 10 years later, we're still delighted with the choices she helped us make. Thank you. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind review Frederick & Lisa! It was a pleasure working you and we are so delighted to hear that you still love your home even after almost 10 years! :) **★★★★★ — mobelle, Nov. 2015** > One of the finest "word of mouth" referrals...before houzz...came to my family when we were planning an addition to our 1939 Colonial. Our vision for the home, did not match the vision of other architects who we interviewed. > Enter...Xiomara Paredes, AIA. Xiomara carefully listened to our requests, and our vision for the space. > The most wonderful words she said were...."Yes, we can absolutely do that!." > We remain happily in our renovated 1939 Colonial, and 15 years later, our favorite spaces in the home remain the ones that Xiomara planned for us. **★★★★★ — aesler, Nov. 2015** > We had a wonderful experience working with Paredes Grube Architecture. Our home was a 1940's Tudor/ Colonial that we loved. However we had grown out of this house. Xiomara effortlessly transformed our house into our dream home while keeping the charm of our existing home. She is well known in our area as a "master of her trade". **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind review Amy & Kevin! We are in love with how amazing your addition came out, and we even featured your project on our 2015 Holiday Cards! We will be posting the photos we took of your house very soon and we are extremely excited for everyone to see your lovely home! We wish you the best in 2016 and beyond! :) **★★★★★ — Jennifer Hill, Nov. 2015** > We had a great experience working with Paredes-Grube Architecture. Xiomara is a great listener. She took a big wish list and made it happen. She did an amazing job transforming our bi-level ranch into a colonial. We love everything about the house and would highly recommend Paredes-Grube. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind review Jen & Gregory! We are in love with how amazing your new home is and proudly featured your house on our 2015 Holiday Cards! Your kitchen is gorgeous and a dream come true! We will be posting the photos we took of your house very soon and we are extremely excited for everyone to see your lovely home! We wish you the best in 2016 and beyond! :) **★★★★★ — Lucy Strazza, Nov. 2015** > Xiomara and her staff were a pleasure to work with. They were very accomodating and made us feel at ease with the construction. The kitchen and master bath turned out to be everything we could of imagined and more. Xiomara also designed our front entrance to our home in 2014 and again were very pleased with her designs. The final product was exactly what we wanted. We would use Xiomara again for any future projects. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind review Robert & Lucy! It was a pleasure to work with you not only once, but twice! We wish you the best in 2016 and beyond! :) **★★★★★ — lisa527, Oct. 2015** > We had a wonderful experience working with Paredes-Grube Architecture. They were extremely professional, had great attention to detail, made fabulous recommendations, did everything in an efficient and timely manner. We couldn't be happier with the final product. **★★★★★ — flinnk, Oct. 2015** > This is the second architect we went to for the is project, so we are very icky. Xiomara worked closely with us, heard our desires and our zoning restrictions and proposed beautiful designs that satisfied all. She was also patient in helping us consider alternatives. **★★★★★ — dforshay, Oct. 2015** > The services provided were outstanding. From start to finish, the project was explained in great detail. We were walked through every step so there were no surprises. The attention to detail was amazon. Parades-Grube was phenomenal and I would recommend highly. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind review Michael & Danielle! It was such a pleasure to work with you and be there to see the final product that is your new home! We wish you the best in 2016 & beyond! **★★★★★ — sevans4, Oct. 2015** > Paredes-Grube was the architect for a three story addition to our 1920's tudor. The PG team did an excellent job integrating the old with the new for a seamless and timeless design. The design maximized functionality and beauty. The team was easy to work with and was receptive to our special requests. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind review Susan & Ira! It was a pleasure working for you and we were so excited to see your new completed home! We wish you the best in 2016 & beyond! **★★★★★ — cariandgreg, Sept. 2015** > Excellent architectural plans, wonderful helpful and professional. I love my home and how it all was designed. Would recommend this company to family and friends. **★★★★★ — l\_debarbrie, Sept. 2015** > We have a wonderful experience working with Paredes-Grube Architecture. They were extremely professional and had great attention to detail, made fabulous recommendations and did everything in an efficient and timely manner. We couldn't be happier with the final product. **★★★★★ — d\_forshay, Sept. 2015** > The services provided were outstanding. From start to finish, the project was explained in great detail. We were walked through every step so there were no surprises. The attention to detail was amazing. Paredes-Grube was phenomenal and I would recommend highly. **★★★★★ — c\_calvert, Sept. 2015** > This is the second architect we went to for this project, so we are very picky. Xiomara worked closely with us, heard our desires and our zoning restrictions, and proposed beautiful designs that satisfied all. She was also patient in helping us consider alternatives. **★★★★★ — carigreg\_pavin, Sept. 2015** > Excellent architectural plans. Xiomara is wonderful, helpful and professional. I love my home and how it was all designed. Would recommend this company to family and friends. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind review Cari & Greg! It was a pleasure working with you and we were so excited to see your new completed addition! We will be posting the photos we took of your new addition soon for all to see! We wish you the best in 2016 & beyond! :) **★★★★★ — alerivero, March 2015** > We just finished an addition to our home fully designed by Xiomara and we couldn't be happier. > She not only solved the problem of real steep and dangerous stairways to the third floor (where we have our master space) but also added a much-needed social area powder room and a spectacular mudroom. Her design was extremely creative and well thought out to maximize the space. It added light, openness and value to our home. The house’s functionality was completely transformed from a traditional 1920's Tutor to a practical home of modern times without disrupting its style. > I have received several compliments from neighbors that the addition looks like it had always been there, as the same preserves the original design of the house. > Xiomara and her staff are outstanding professionals, courteous and responsive. > I would recommend Xiomara any time; she is concise, creative and provides good guidance in terms of what would work best for your home to solve your particular requirements. On top of that she is a great person and has a good sense of humor. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you for your kind review Elisa & Alejandro! It was a pleasure working with you and we are so happy to hear you love your home! We wish you the best in 2016 and beyond! :) **★★★★★ — kjf190, Jan. 2014** > Xiomara and her team did an amazing job helping us design our home renovation in 2010-2011. We needed to do some extensive work and had some tough constraints to work within. She brought a clear understanding of how families use their home as well as many creative ideas for adding space and light. > > Her engineer was also great and handled the changes as they came with speed and flexibility. > > I have referred many people to this group and will again! **★★★★★ — verhoog, Jan. 2014** > Home Supply has worked, in conjunction, with Xiomara Paredes for many years, on many reconstruction projects. Her company, Paredes-Grube Architecture, has mastered the art of classic design. She is expertly skilled in creating maximum usage and style of space while maintaining the original design character and integrity of the residence. Xiomara beams intelligence and good humor, making her a pleasure to work with on any design plan. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind review Charlie! You are always such a pleasure to work with and we are always recommending you to our clients! We wish you the best in 2016 & beyond! :) **★★★★★ — aleip, Jan. 2014** > We had a very pleasant experience working with Xiomara Paredes on our house's addition/remodeling. She was able to balance our 'Wish List' with our budget and came up with design that: > a)resolved all the problems we had with the house; b) was very practical; c)had a perfect sense of proportion and style. She also was very tactful, supportive and responsive to our concerns through the whole process. We also hired a General Contractor she recommended and it was a perfect choice. **★★★★★ — westlakenichols, Jan. 2014** > It was a pleasure to work with Paredes\_Grube Architecture. Xiomara"s patience and foresight were an asset in this complicated process of building a house. She listened to our needs and gave us exactly what we wanted and what we needed. I have used Paredes-Grube Architecture repeatedly and have always been met with a high level of professionalism and talent from everyone who works there. I highly recommend Paredes-Grube for all your building needs. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind review Marilyn & Brian! It is always such a pleasure working with you and we are so happy to hear that you are pleased with the results! We wish you the best in 2016 & beyond! :) **★★★★★ — szilvetti, Jan. 2014** > Paredes-Grube designed an addition to our 1930's Dutch-Colonial home. Xiomara, the principal architect, was wonderful to work with. Her ideas about space, especially in terms of how the flow of a busy family home should work, were insightful. Most importantly for us, the new space (kitchen, family room, mudroom, and master bed/bath on second floor) seems to blend perfectly with the old. You would never know that the new space wasn't part of the original home. The architectural details make everything seamless. We are so happy that we chose Paredes-Grube Architecture. They were extremely professional, listened to our needs and delivered a masterful plan. We love our new home and couldn't be happier with the outcome. **Comment from Paredes-Grube Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind review Suzanne & George! It was a pleasure working for you and we are so happy to hear that you love your new home! We wish you the best in 2016 and beyond! :) **★★★★★ — house2person, Jan. 2014** > Fantastic person. He and his subcontractors did excellent work. They were always on time. They did as they said they would. They were neat courteous and did such a fantastic job some neighbors even stopped to get their telephone numbers. Prices were quite reasonable. They did everything they said they were going to do. As a whole these people were perfectionists. Would and will use them again, every single one of them. **★★★★★ — courtsj, Jan. 2014** > We found them to be very professional, creative, and easy to work with. > We love the results! Xiomara was very insightful, and understood what we were trying to achieve. **★★★★★ — jolly2016, Jan. 2014** > Paredes-Grube is excellent! They designed a 1 level addition, powder room construction and complete kitchen renovation for our family. From day 1, they were fantastic, guiding us through EVERY step of the process, With a professional, knowledgeable staff, we were always confident in the direction we received. They're very resourceful and always available. Xiomara was wonderful. **★★★★★ — evans451, Jan. 2014** > Xiomara and team completed the design for our project - a 3 story addition to our 1920's home. We are in the process of adding a finished basement/media room, first floor mud room/powder room/family room, second floor master suite, and third floor bedroom/bath. We chose to work with Xiomara because of her focus on seemlessly incorporating the new with the old - you cannot tell we have even done an addition. Our project was complex and required reworking the entire clay tile roof line. Our house now functions beautifully. Xiomara had many great ideas and she took our rough concept of what we needed and has transformed our home. I would highly recommend Xiomara and her team. ## Selected projects - [Harristown Road Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/harristown-road-residence-pj-vj~6776232) - Location: Glen Rock, NJ - Photos: 60 - Description: Architect: Xiomara C. Paredes, AIA Contractor: Leone Construction Project Manager/Photographer: Jeffrey K. Gasnick, RA NCARB - [Concord Avenue Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/concord-avenue-residence-pj-vj~1294011) - Location: Glen Rock, NJ - Photos: 13 - Description: Contractor: Gary Barabas, Barabas Contracting Architect: Xiomara Paredes, AIA - [Pembroke Place Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pembroke-place-residence-pj-vj~5879193) - Location: Glen Rock, NJ - Photos: 38 - Description: Architect: Xiomara C. Paredes, AIA Photographer: Jeffrey K. Gasnick - [Kenilworth Road Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kenilworth-road-residence-pj-vj~3233972) - Location: Ridgewood, NJ - Photos: 18 - Description: Architect: Xiomara C. Paredes, AIA Contractor: Will Santos Photographer: Jeffrey K. Gasnick - [Bradford Street Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bradford-street-residence-pj-vj~1287908) - Location: Glen Rock, NJ - Photos: 7 - Description: Contractor: John O'Connor Architect: Xiomara Paredes, AIA Photographer: Joseph Tuttle - [Haworth Avenue Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/haworth-avenue-residence-pj-vj~1386253) - Location: Haworth, NJ - Photos: 13 - Description: Contractor: Mac McKinley, The Mayven Architect: Xiomara Paredes, AIA Photographer: Jeffrey K. Gasnick - [Mountain Avenue Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-avenue-residence-pj-vj~1802094) - Location: Ridgewood, NJ - Photos: 20 - Description: Contractor: Gary Barabas, Barabas Contracting Architect: Xiomara Paredes, AIA Photographer: Jeffrey K. Gasnick - [Wastena Terrace Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wastena-terrace-residence-pj-vj~2851150) - Location: Ridgewood, NJ - Photos: 35 - Description: Contractor: Gary Barabas, Barabas Contracting Architect: Xiomara Paredes, AIA Photographer: Jeffrey K. Gasnick Kitchen Designer: Anthony Passamante, Anthony Albert Studios - [Elmwood Ave Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elmwood-ave-residence-pj-vj~7246404) - Location: Glen Rock, NJ - Photos: 32 - Description: Architect: Xiomara C. Paredes, AIA Project Manager: Jeffrey K. Gasnick, RA NCARB Contractor: Will Seitter, Artisan Builders Photographer: Patrick K. Moorhouse - [Pinelynn Road Residence 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pinelynn-road-residence-2-pj-vj~6937766) - Location: Glen Rock, NJ - Photos: 3 - Description: Architect: Xiomara C. Paredes AIA Photographs: Jeffrey K. Gasnick & Patrick Moorhouse - [Greenway Road Residence 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/greenway-road-residence-2-pj-vj~6931157) - Location: Glen Rock, NJ - Photos: 11 - Description: Brand new large two-story spec home in Bergen County, NJ. - [Diamond Court Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/diamond-court-residence-pj-vj~6935386) - Location: Glen Rock, NJ - Photos: 14 - Description: Architect: Xiomara C. Paredes AIA Contractor: Glenn Sternitzke, Glen Rock Construction Photographs: Jeffrey K. Gasnick & Patrick Moorhouse - [Diamond Court Residence 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/diamond-court-residence-2-pj-vj~6937480) - Location: Glen Rock, NJ - Photos: 3 - Description: Architect: Xiomara C. Paredes AIA Contractor: Bob Jennee Photography: Jeffrey K. Gasnick & Patrick Moorhouse - [Oxford Place Residence II](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oxford-place-residence-ii-pj-vj~7696194) - Location: Glen Rock, NJ - Photos: 7 - Description: Architect: Xiomara C. Paredes, AIA Contractor: Richard DeLuccia, DeLuccia Construction Photographer: Jeffrey K. Gasnick + Homeowners - [Calvin Street Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/calvin-street-residence-pj-vj~6939517) - Location: Township of Washington, NJ - Photos: 13 - Description: Architect: Xiomara Paredes AIA Contractor: Gary Sweetman Photographs: Jeffrey K. Gasnick & Patrick Moorhouse - [Amaryllis Avenue Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/amaryllis-avenue-residence-pj-vj~1287958) - Location: Oradell, NJ - Photos: 17 - Description: Contractor: Gary Barabas, Barabas Contracting Architect: Xiomara Paredes, AIA Photographer: Jeffrey K. Gasnick - [Schirra Drive Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/schirra-drive-residence-pj-vj~1845679) - Location: Oradell, NJ - Photos: 43 - Description: Contractor: Gary Barabas, Barabas Contracting Architect: Xiomara Paredes, AIA Photographer: Jeffrey K. Gasnick - [Fairway Road Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fairway-road-residence-pj-vj~2877446) - Location: Ridgewood, NJ - Photos: 11 - Description: Contractor: J&R Construction Architect: Xiomara Paredes, AIA Photographer: Jeffrey K. Gasnick - [1935 Cape Renovation Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1935-cape-renovation-project-pj-vj~6927632) - Location: Glen Rock, NJ - Photos: 12 - Description: Architect: Xiomara Paredes AIA Contractor: Bill Gorgone, Gorgone Construction Kitchen Designer: Mike Delcalzo, Hans Kitchen & Bath Photographs: Jeffrey K. Gasnick / Patrick Moorhouse - [Meadowbrook Ave Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/meadowbrook-ave-renovation-pj-vj~6966347) - Location: Ridgewood, NJ - Photos: 13 - Description: We have done a a few renovations for this Residence over the years. From a master suite, to a mudroom, to new staircase- all culminating into a wonderful home. Architect: Xiomara C. Paredes, AIA Photographer: Patrick Moorhouse [See all 74 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/paredes-grube-architecture-pfvwus-pf~126298796) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/840724719.m3u8?s=0af6f48539b731dda648c1833ec452cde1eb9228&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Do you handle permitting, zoning, and regulatory approvals?** We guide our clients through the full range of the home design and construction process, which includes assisting with permitting, zoning, and regulatory approvals. Our experience working with municipalities in Bergen County, NJ, and the New York metropolitan area helps ensure a smooth process for your project, reflecting our established reputation with these entities. **What types of projects do you specialize in (custom homes, remodels, additions)?** We specialize in a wide range of projects, from interior renovations and small additions to large additions and high-end custom homes. Our services include new home construction, home extensions, and even historic building conservation. We enjoy working in various styles, always sensitive to your home's character and your specific needs. **How do you help clients design within their construction budget?** We prioritize helping clients realize their dreams within budget and on schedule. Xiomara Paredes works with intelligence and passion to ensure cost-effective design solutions. We guide you through the full design and construction process, making informed decisions to keep your project financially sound while achieving your vision for your home. **Do you provide full-service architectural services through construction?** Yes, we provide full-service architectural services, guiding our clients through the entire home design and construction process. From initial concepts and architectural drawings to assisting with permitting and ensuring your vision is realized on schedule and within budget, we are with you every step of the way, offering comprehensive support. **Do you design fully custom homes?** Absolutely, we specialize in designing fully custom homes tailored to your unique vision and lifestyle. Our expertise ranges from new home construction to high-end custom homes, ensuring every detail reflects your preferences. We work in a variety of styles, always sensitive to your neighborhood's character, to create your dream residence. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* ## Ideabooks - [Selected Exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52637393/list/selected-exteriors) — 42 ideas - [Selected Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52638383/list/selected-kitchens) — 48 ideas - [Selected Butler's Pantries](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/122049389/list/selected-butler-s-pantries) — 9 ideas - [Selected Low Walls & Columns](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52638392/list/selected-low-walls-columns) — 16 ideas - [Selected Family Gathering](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52638412/list/selected-family-gathering) — 26 ideas - [Selected Bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52638419/list/selected-bedrooms) — 21 ideas - [Selected Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52638402/list/selected-bathrooms) — 34 ideas - [Selected Mudrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52638397/list/selected-mudrooms) — 12 ideas - [Selected Breakfast Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52638424/list/selected-breakfast-rooms) — 11 ideas - [Selected Accessory Structures](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52638456/list/selected-accessory-structures) — 4 ideas - [Before & After Exterior Photos](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52638440/list/before-after-exterior-photos) — 5 ideas - [Selected Outdoor Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52638429/list/selected-outdoor-spaces) — 3 ideas [See all 12 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/pgarchitecture) ## Community Q&A **Q: interested in the dimensions of the shower?** *(in Photo Questions)* I’m planning to do something similar in my master bath. A: Dimensions are 3' x 6'.6" **Q: this cabana is great, do you know the size? thanks** *(in Photo Questions)* Do you know the size of this cabana. Thanks A: The Cabana is 22’-6” x 14’-9” **Q: Love the doors! What size is each door, each panel?** *(in Photo Questions)* Would love to know the size of each door, how wide is the opening when the center doors open, and from which company are these doors? Thanks! A: Hi there Esther, Each door/panel is 2'-8" wide. The total opening of the center is 5'-4" when both doors are open. The manufacturer is Andersen Doors & Windows. Hope this helps! -Paredes-Grube Architecture **Q: What is the paint color, please?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thanks for your patience. We reached out to the Contractor and he recently responded. Heathered Moss **Q: what is ceiling height?** *(in Photo Questions)* Thinking I’d doing this in a room 17x 21 with 8 ‘ ceiling now A: Hi there Terry. We apologize for such a delay in answering your question. The tray ceiling height in this family room is 9'-6'. The plate is at 8'-0". Hope this helps! **Q: COLUMNS** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me the diameter of these columns? A: Hi there businesswomen440! This column is 10" in diameter. Hope this helps! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-01.*