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# Frank Valdes

Original Houzz profile: [Frank Valdes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/frank-valdes-pfvwus-pf~1325491752)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Somerville, MA
- **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- 25,000 Ideabook Saves

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Frank Valdes |
| Address | Walnut Street, Somerville, Massachusetts 02143, United States |
| Website | http://www.frankvaldes.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 71 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Frank Valdes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/frank-valdes-pfvwus-pf~1325491752)
- **Website:** http://www.frankvaldes.com

## Selected projects

- [Needham Addition and Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/needham-addition-and-renovation-pj-vj~37323)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 30
- [360 Newbury Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/360-newbury-street-pj-vj~7137)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 35
- [Bay Village Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bay-village-renovation-pj-vj~7138)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 28
- [Berns JP Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/berns-jp-kitchen-pj-vj~7139)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14

[See all 4 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/frank-valdes-pfvwus-pf~1325491752)

## Ideabooks

- [Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/147792293/list/kitchen) — 8 ideas
- [Front Garden](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/140275966/list/front-garden) — 20 ideas
- [Front Porch Renovations](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/41548410/list/front-porch-renovations) — 36 ideas
- [recess](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47389471/list/recess) — 1 idea
- [Jordie](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2242782/list/jordie) — 20 ideas
- [dining tables](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2570005/list/dining-tables) — 8 ideas
- [trellis](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3854123/list/trellis) — 5 ideas
- [fjvdesign's Favorites](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/143497/list/fjvdesign-s-favorites) — 6 ideas
- [Facades](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/471645/list/facades) — 9 ideas
- [decks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/471707/list/decks) — 3 ideas

[See all 10 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/fjvdesign)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Please explain what the slots to the right of the sink in the counter top are used for** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: They are groves carved on the sopastone counter to drain that section towards th sink. So you can wash dishes and put them there .

**Q: Where can I find this near Pittsburgh** *(in Photo Questions)*

Where can I purchase a railing like this near pittsburgh?

A: This railing was custom made. But a good contractor/glass contractor should be able to do this for you.
Most glass handrails are custom.

Hope this helps

**Q: what is the name of this soapstone & where can I locate it?** *(in Photo Questions)*

what is the name of this color soapstone?
It is very beautiful & warm.

A: http://www.thesoapstoneworks.com/soapstone.htm

**Q: Who makes this faucet?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: http://www.restorationhardware.com/

They have an entire line at teh restoration hardware store!

Good luck

**Q: Would you please tell me the name of the backsplash tile?  Thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)*

Would you please tell me the name of the backsplash tile?  Thanks!

A: I used a tile from the Tile Showcase here in Boston - you can see it online as well -
http://www.tileshowcase.com/
I dont remember the specific tile

**Q: Any idea what brand the refrigerator is in this photo?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Any idea what brand the refrigerator is in this photo?

A: Sub Zero

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*