--- title: "Ch Specialty Designs — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/ch-specialty-designs-pfvwus-pf~1293832793 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1293832793.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Ch Specialty Designs" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/80334bd1073b7bbe_2084-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "14701 Lull St, Van Nuys, California 91405, United States" latitude: 34.2001 longitude: -118.4456 phone: "(818) 442-2915" website: http://cabuilds.net rating: 4.4 review_count: 5 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 16 last_updated: 2026-11-11 --- # Ch Specialty Designs Original Houzz profile: [Ch Specialty Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/ch-specialty-designs-pfvwus-pf~1293832793) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Van Nuys, CA - **Serves:** Los Angeles, Bel Air, Hollywood, Santa Clarita, Glendale, Burbank, Universal City, Woodland Hills, Northridge, Encino, Granada Hills, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Tarzana, Porter Ranch, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Pacific Palisades, North Hills, Winnetka, Topanga, Hidden Hills, Valley Village - **Houzz rating:** 4.4 out of 5 (5 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2023–2024), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 5 Ideabook Saves - Award winning - High-end - Offers Custom Work CH dreams is a full service Design firm dedicated to designing building and improving residential and commercial structures according to your needs and desires. Each and every one of our projects are custom designs and built to accommodate all of our clients needs and visions. Based in Los Angeles and servicing most of southern California. our team is ready to give your home and lifestyle a new update. Ch Specialty designs is connected with over 200+ and growing manufactures and received manufactures training with many of your favorite companies! Just give us a call at (818)442-2915 or write us at chrishalajyan@gmail.com and we will get back to you within the next 24 hours! ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Space Planning - Color Consulting - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Lighting Design - Home Office Design & Construction - Design Consultation - Custom Built-ins - Entry Design - Playroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Furniture - Project Management - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Custom Home Bars - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Closet Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Universal Design - Basement Design - 3D Rendering - Custom Bookcases - Custom Walk-in Closets - Sunroom Design & Construction - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Custom Entertainment Centers - Home Theater Design - Wine Cellar Design - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Drafting - Custom Storage - Custom Beds - Decluttering - Feng Shui Design - Garage Design - Interior Design Photography - Cabinet Sales - Pantry Design ### Areas Served - Los Angeles - Bel Air - Hollywood - Santa Clarita - Glendale - Burbank - Universal City - Woodland Hills - Northridge - Encino - Granada Hills - Sherman Oaks - Studio City - Tarzana - Porter Ranch - West Hollywood - Beverly Hills - Pacific Palisades - North Hills - Winnetka - Topanga - Hidden Hills - Valley Village ### Typical Job Cost $10,000 - 5 million Every project is different and pricing varies from Just 3d modeling with outline to full in depth material selections and being part of the project from A-Z For further information, I respond in under 24 hours to any requests! ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Ch Specialty Designs | | Address | 14701 Lull St, Van Nuys, California 91405, United States | | Phone | (818) 442-2915 | | Website | http://cabuilds.net | | Followers on Houzz | 16 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Ch Specialty Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/ch-specialty-designs-pfvwus-pf~1293832793) - **Website:** http://cabuilds.net - **Phone:** (818) 442-2915 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2023–2024), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.4 out of 5 — 5 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 4.0 - Communication: 4.2 - Value: 4.0 ### All 5 reviews **★★ — Michael K, June 2024** > Chris is very nice. However, I am not sure what went wrong with our project and why he was unable to hit our milestones or complete our project, even when we stretched ourselves to issue advance payments to keep the project moving. > > Unfortunately, we had pretty massive issues with communication on Chris’ part, which led to major safety hazards, re-ordering, and work needing to be redone due to errors or sloppy quality. There was lots of pressure to approve work that was unacceptable. I was surprised Chris would even show us some of the work based on how he presented his attention to detail, custom work, and trade relationships at project kickoff. > > The quality of the work and trades varied massively, leading to lots of improper work that Chris could not resolve with his trades. I was forced to double pay for labor and materials on items. I regret not knowing more about who was working in our home. Despite Chris promising us no one smoked on his crew, we walked in multiple times to find our home filled with cigarette smoke, and my front yard was left full of cigarette butts. Food was constantly left in trash outside, attracting rodents and creating bigger messes. Many finishes were installed damaged or broken. Not to mention the amount of damages and lazy work I have discovered since. > > When relying on Chris as an interior designer, we were shocked as custom work suggested, designed and sourced by Chris, ballooned the budget even after design and materials were set and ordered. After ballooning the budget, we felt frequently disappointed in the quality of custom work done vs what Chris showed as examples and promised to us. It was strange, he would walk us through nice showrooms and point out errors and complain about quality but when it came to our project he would blame the materials he selected but not the trades he selected or the designs he made. We felt pressured to approve unacceptable quality of work often. We had expected Chris and his trades to be more knowledgeable and attentive to our project than what we received. My weekly walks felt pointless when I would regularly find trades installing mistakes and damaging property. > > I would recommend sticking to your milestones, making sure every line item is attached to a milestone for payment, and vetting the trades he brings in to ensure they are qualified. I would also recommend sticking to one room at a time. > > Good luck! **★★★★★ — Arthur, March 2023** > It was a pleasure working with Chris. He has an amazing taste, and an eye for detail. I had some ideas for my kitchen and entertainment room. I worked with Chris, and he gave me some amazing insights and recommendations on how to design and build everything. I LOVE HOW IT CAME OUT! He works very quick without the loss of quality, in fact the quality passed my expectations. He undervalues and overdelivers! He is on top of everything, and keeps me informed every step of the way. Its hard to find people like him in the industry that really cares and goes above and beyond for his clients. > 10/10 definitely would recommend, and I will be hiring Chris again for any future projects I have. **★★★★★ — D.M., Nov. 2022** > Pleasure working with Chris. Our patio to host events came out wonderful. Chris helped us out with our 1000 questions and material selection. **★★★★★ — Tony, Oct. 2022** > Chris was great! He works quickly, is very knowledgeable, has a good eye, and is easy to work with. Would recommend! **★★★★★ — tokatlian2, Oct. 2022** > It was absolute pleasure working with Chris. > He built my formal bar and library. It is stunning! > His custom cabinetry work is a perfection. > He took care of everything; design, electrical, plumbing, etc. > He is so easy to work with, very professional, and respectful. > Lena ## Selected projects - [From Outdated to Upscale: Custom Fireplace Design Ideas for Your Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/from-outdated-to-upscale-custom-fireplace-design-ideas-for-your-home-pj-vj~7146700) - Location: Glendale, California - Photos: 6 - Description: Transforming an old and outdated fireplace into a stunning work of art is what we do best. We recently completed a project where we incorporated an infinity fireplace with reflective glass, creating a mesmerizing effect that is sure to leave anyone in awe. The use of custom paints on the outside of the fireplace, rather than traditional stone, adds a modern twist to this classic design. The result is a unique and highly functional centerpiece that adds value and style to any home. If you're look… - [Modernizing a room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modernizing-a-room-pj-vj~7130289) - Location: Los Angeles, California - Photos: 1 - Description: What an interesting concept. For this project i provided just the design on how to modernize this bright room. The immage you are seeing is just a render but very soon it will be a reality - [Studio City Full Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/studio-city-full-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~6852096) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 16 - [Calabasas Bar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/calabasas-bar-pj-vj~6850979) - Location: Calabasas, CA - Photos: 7 - [Agoura Hills Distressed Gloss Custom Cabinets](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/agoura-hills-distressed-gloss-custom-cabinets-pj-vj~2370506) - Location: Agoura Hills, CA - Photos: 6 - [West Hills White Antique Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-hills-white-antique-kitchen-pj-vj~2452913) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 9 - [Burbank Face Frame Traditional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/burbank-face-frame-traditional-pj-vj~2799350) - Location: Burbank, CA - Photos: 10 [See all 7 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/ch-specialty-designs-pfvwus-pf~1293832793) ## Ideabooks - [khachik\_halajyan79's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/67152552/list/khachik-halajyan79-s-ideas) — 9 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/chrishalajyan) ## Community Q&A **Q: The walk-in-shower** *(in Photo Questions)* what is the size of this shower? Is it curved? A: Congratulations on building your home, if you are building your home anything is possible with the right skill level. You can do this with a 6 by 8 walk in shower as well. I personally prefer oval shape as opposed to a perfect circle as there is more room in the shower. **Q: Wood trim around shower?** *(in Design Dilemma)* I want to use wood finish trim around top of window above the tile. what kind of wood could i use? or is this a no no? A: There are marble trims you can use for the casing around the window. Or waterproof casing is also a second option **Q: Brick Pavers over Stamped Concrete** *(in Porches & Decks)* Is it possible to install thin brick pavers over stamped concrete? We are thinking of installing brick pavers on the entire front porch. I have attached a picture of the stamped concrete that we have for the front porch. Thanks for your help A: You would be able to do it if you level the concrete out and then do the pavers. However please keep in mind this would increase the Hight of your overall backyard. I would still recommend demo of the concrete before adding pavers. Hope you have a wonderful rest of your day! **Q: White Kitchen Renovation - Advice** *(in Kitchens)* Hi all! I’m new here but wanted to ask for some advice and see how it goes! I appreciate any input. I’ve been racking my brain for a few months trying to get unstuck with some design decisions in our kitchen renovation but feeling stuck. I’ve tried hiring a designer but many don’t want to take on a project this small. We recently replaced our kitchen cabinets but had to keep the same foot print. I love the cabinets & color but once the counters went in, I realized how wrong I was about my selection. I feel like the two different shades of white clash and I’m not a fan of the grey pattern. Should we keep the counters and find a backsplash that ties them together? Change the hardware color? Or replace the counters to something that works better? Thank you for any input! A: As a designer that specializes in kitchen design. The colors are a good match but you have incorrect contrast to your kitchen. I can give you my feedback with some options one being more cost effective and one that will cost more but will yield better results. Option 1 (Cost effective) Find a backsplash that pops. I'd recommend a mosaic tiles that have metal or at least a second color to them to divert away from the countertop that has too much mini veins in them. Add under cabinet lighting to brighten up the backsplash and countertop with lighting. Option 2 : This would give a more dramatic improvements Replace countertop that has less veins but larger veins(not too large) Stick with a mosaic backsplash Change all lighting in the area ( you seem to adding rustic hardware and fixtures with a transitional kitchen) For future references. When remodeling a kitchen please do not flush the cabinets with the window edges. This is one of my largest pet peeves in kitchen remodels. If you still need assistance you can reach out to me as I offer nationwide virtual design service. **Q: Am I overthinking my walk-in closet?** *(in Design Dilemma)* We are in the process of designing an addition for our old house. The additon is two stories and this is the upstairs. The closet in the master bedroom seems out of place to me. Should we extend the closet all the way down the wall? Should we go with a reach in closet instead. I just feel like it's an awkward space. Especially since it creates that weird nook. Please give me your thoughts! A: I don’t think my comment will be much help in this case but I would go all the way back to the drawing board here. The bathrooms are too large, the closet space is too small. And the entire room is large enough to fit everything. I would highly suggest mergin the bathrooms together. And then reducing the size **Q: Exterior update advice needed** *(in Design Dilemma)* we are looking to update trim, door door, garage door etc. could use some input on what color to paint or stain to have better curb appeal. A: Hello, if you want better curb appeal the easiest answer is actually pavers, please do not match and instead add contrast. You can avoid the rest of the upgrades and still get high curb appeal results. Best of luck and have a great day --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-11.*