--- title: "Gabor + Allen, inc. — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/gabor-allen-inc-pfvwus-pf~1325522684 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1325522684.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Gabor + Allen, inc." category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/cce3e88004502029_7485-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1070 Amoroso Place, Venice, California 90291, United States" latitude: 33.9938 longitude: -118.4635 phone: "(323) 903-6313" website: http://www.gaborallen.com rating: 4.8 review_count: 19 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 116 last_updated: 2026-09-17 --- # Gabor + Allen, inc. Original Houzz profile: [Gabor + Allen, inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/gabor-allen-inc-pfvwus-pf~1325522684) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Venice, CA - **Serves:** Los Angeles, Bel Air, Brentwood Los Angeles, Venice, Torrance, Inglewood, Santa Monica, Hawthorne, Redondo Beach, Gardena, Culver City, West Hollywood, Manhattan Beach, Beverly Hills, Pacific Palisades, Hermosa Beach, El Segundo, View Park-Windsor Hills, Malibu, Marina del Rey, Topanga, Playa Vista, Westwood, Century City, Mar Vista, Mid City, Palms, Playa del Rey, Sawtelle, West LA, Westside - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (19 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2017–2020), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Locally owned - Eco-friendly Gabor + Allen Inc. is a custom residential design and construction as well as full landscape design and installation services. Their approach to design is to interpret their client's vision while always maintaining a high-level of communication and consciousness towards the budget set. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Design - Home Extensions - Bathroom Design - Architectural Design - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Building Design - Basement Remodeling - Deck Building - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Architectural Drawings - House Plans - Pool House Design & Construction - Project Management - Home Restoration - Floor Plans - Garage Building - Energy-Efficient Homes - Universal Design - Green Building - Sustainable Design - Porch Design & Construction - Space Planning - Lighting Design - Deck Design - Handicap-Accessible Design - Site Planning - Drafting - Home Theater Design - Landscape Plans - Outdoor Lighting Design - Construction Drawings - Custom Cabinets - Design Build - Drought Tolerant Landscape - Garden Design - Landscape Design ### Areas Served - Los Angeles - Bel Air - Brentwood Los Angeles - Venice - Torrance - Inglewood - Santa Monica - Hawthorne - Redondo Beach - Gardena - Culver City - West Hollywood - Manhattan Beach - Beverly Hills - Pacific Palisades - Hermosa Beach - El Segundo - View Park-Windsor Hills - Malibu - Marina del Rey - Topanga - Playa Vista - Westwood - Century City - Mar Vista - Mid City - Palms - Playa del Rey - Sawtelle - West LA - Westside ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - 2 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Gabor + Allen, inc. | | Address | 1070 Amoroso Place, Venice, California 90291, United States | | Phone | (323) 903-6313 | | Website | http://www.gaborallen.com | | License Number | C-37534 + B-886862 | | Followers on Houzz | 116 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Gabor-and-Allen-101063093283157 - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/gabor---allen-inc- - Blog — http://gaborallen.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Gabor + Allen, inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/gabor-allen-inc-pfvwus-pf~1325522684) - **Website:** http://www.gaborallen.com - **Phone:** (323) 903-6313 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - CA Architect C-37534 / General Contractor \#886862 / CA Landscape Architect \#6145 / Certified Interior Designer \#6602 / CA Landscape Contractor \#886862 - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2017–2020), for Service. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [American Society of Landscape Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-landscape-architects-pfvwus-pf~2014062207) - [NCARB](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncarb-pfvwus-pf~1477640315) - [U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/u-s-green-building-council-usgbc-pfvwus-pf~1797160658) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 19 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★ — Stephanie Maruyama, Dec. 2019** > We worked with Stephen on two back yard updates. The first was a big change with hardscape, turf and other landscaping changes. The second (years later) was the addition of a hot tub and decking along with landscape updates. He's easy to work with and we were pleased with his ideas on space utilization and plants. His team is also easy to work with and trustworthy. **Comment from Gabor + Allen, inc.:** > Stephanie, even I was amazed we could get the hot tub to nestle into the backyard and still keep the firepit and outdoor kitchen; the yard still feels just as spacious. I hope you are enjoying every minute of it! **★★★★★ — Steve Jones, Dec. 2019** > Stephen and his team were fantastic! They helped us navigate the complicated ADU permitting process in Culver City and reimagine our backyard layout. Thank you again for all of your guidance! **Comment from Gabor + Allen, inc.:** > Thank you Steve & Stacy, these ADU's can be tricky but worth the effort in the end. **★★★★★ — Rebecca Albert, Dec. 2019** > We hired Gabor + Allen to design our home remodel/expansion. They have helped us navigate our 3 bedroom 2 ½ bath renovation plans with a trusted and experienced eye. Their team has been patient and honest with us every step of the way. We look forward to bringing our vision to life and cannot wait to be in the dream home we have shaped together. **Comment from Gabor + Allen, inc.:** > The plans have come together very nicely and the end result will be so much more spacious than before with plenty of natural light. Thanks for the review and thank you for trusting us with your project, we are excited to break ground and bring it to life. **★★★★★ — Claire Burns, Dec. 2019** > Stephen Gabor is exactly the person you want to call when you are considering doing work to your home. He has the talent and the patience to be the rare partner homeowners seek throughout the process and only rarely find. > > I’ve had the pleasure of working with Stephen in several capacities. As a real estate agent, I am often asked for referrals. It is with great confidence that I refer Stephen. I have only ever heard from the clients that have worked with him that he did an outstanding job. He was patient, incredibly creative, available to troubleshoot and followed through on his commitments. > > I have also personally worked with Stephen at my house. We undertook a big landscaping project and I cannot imagine having worked with anyone else. We met with him and shared our vision for how we wanted to transform our gardens and away he went. We watched Stephen and his crew transform our space and the result was beyond anything we had initially imagined. His depth of knowledge, his level of service and his amazing team pulled it off in the time that they had committed to. We were blown away. > > When undergoing home construction of any sort, regardless of the size of the project, in my experience, you cannot avoid the stress of the process. Having a partner like Stephen who has the talent to work with you from the initial ideas and creative phase through to the construction and implementation phase, is a game changer. His calm in working with clients coupled with his immense talent and quiet confidence make him the ideal design and build partner. **Comment from Gabor + Allen, inc.:** > We know how much everybody depends on their teams, their collaborators, and their consultants; it's impossible to achieve the goals we set out on our own, and we are always happy to be of service. Sometimes its to make a house look great before going on the market, and other times its all about transforming an old house into a new home, we are always up for the challenge. Thank you for the kind words Claire, we are equally proud of the outcome of your personal landscape; Thank You! **★★★★★ — katrinafirlik, Dec. 2019** > We hired Gabor + Allen for landscape lighting. In the planning phase, Stephen Gabor listened carefully to our goals, helped us to refine our goals, and then devised a creative and comprehensive design plan that not only checked all the boxes but made us even more excited about the project. The execution of the plan was fabulous, including the minor tweaks after installation to get it just right. Our property was greatly enhanced as a result! **★★★★★ — HU-176037683, Dec. 2019** > I am a real estate agent and have successfully referred Gabor + Allen to a few clients. They are thoughtful in their designs and execution. They deliver exactly what they say they are going to do. They are not the cheapest but I have learned over and over again that eventually you will pay for the work you are having done. Either have it done the right way the first time or have it fixed. I would highly recommend them to just get what you want the first time. They are money well spent and will only increase the value of your home no matter what you are doing to it. > Having a good Landcape architect and architect is one of the best things I could have and I’m so happy to refer them to all my clients. **★★★★★ — HU-44339853525, Dec. 2019** > We hired Stephen to help us upgrade our back yard. The new pergola and BBQ his team put in really made the space come together. He also had EXCELLENT landscaping advice and I liked his crew very much. Stephen is great, a true professional with a great eye. **★★★★★ — Barndi Kim, March 2019** > It went so well the first time, we are at it again! On a friend's recommendation, we sought out G+A for our main guest bathroom and master bedroom closet remodels. Stephen Gabor was hands on from design to finish and we actually enjoyed it! OK, maybe not the chaos of actual construction but the people (from Stephen down to every one on his crew) were nice, hardworking professionals who not only did a great job, but were careful and sweet with our 16year old dog that kept getting in their way. =) > The surprise of majorly damaged walls and old pipes that needed to be completely redone added to the timeline but when it was all said and done, we could not have been happier. So we are now doing our master bathroom and the last guest bathroom with G+A and their crew! **★★★★★ — KELLEY MCINTOSH, Feb. 2019** > My business partner and I hired Gabor + Allen to redesign our office space that we did not want to leave but were outgrowing. The space itself was oddly shaped and difficult to furnish. We struggled to fit our growing numbers while maintaining a sense of style. Gabor + Allen see things differently and quickly envisioned a more efficient use of space without being overcrowded. Their plan also offered many creative nuances to give our space a contemporary look while maintaining a productive flow. We gave them the reigns to execute their plan and we were quite impressed with how the new design gave our office an exciting and new life. Everybody has been delighted with the results and it is always a joy to walk into our office each day. **Comment from Gabor + Allen, inc.:** > What a wonderful way to start off the work week. Kelley is it great to hear that so many people appreciate the design, and more so that you look forward to going in to your office each day! Thank you for the kind words. -Stephen **★★★★★ — Cara leonard, Feb. 2018** > My husband and I engaged Gabor + Allen to transform our 3bed/2 bath home into a 5 bed/5 bath home. We were on a tight timeline and had a tight budget as well. We live in the hillside district, within the Mulholland Corridor and are on a septic system, so designing a new space, on a budget that managed to not require any variances or special approvals while still giving us the additional space we needed was no small feat! > > Patrick & Stephen came up with several preliminary floor plans and helped guide us through our design process. They skillfully navigated city approvals and provided us with a plan that we love -without requiring a single exemption from the city! > > As we went through construction, G+A stayed involved - spending hours at our home working with our GC to ensure that the final product is first rate. Stephen has provided great guidance on finishes and vision. > > Upon completion, G+A did a final walk through with us to make sure every detail was addressed. We are now living in our house and every day my husband and I comment on how awesome the new space is. We said we wanted more storage space - we've literally moved 2/3 of our garage storage into the house & still have 2 nearly empty closets! Our house is only 2700 sf and every bedroom is plenty big - you have to see it to believe it. > > The design transformed our home and the finishes that G+A helped us with are so cool! We got the modern aesthetic we wanted - used some pretty fashion-forward designs and ended up with a house like I never thought we'd have. We're so happy! They are awesome!! If we had it all to do again, we would use them for sure and we highly recommend their work!! > > I'll post some pictures as soon as I clean up a bit and finish up the yard! **★★★★★ — Jennifer Lockhart Cardona, Nov. 2017** > Jennifer & Phillip C > Playa del Rey, CA > November 2017 > > I have had the pleasure of working with Gabor + Allen to reimagine our outdoor living space in our backyard as well as our landscaping in our front year. Stephen and Patrick take impeccable care at every stage of the process. They are such a pleasure to work with and so thorough and professional. They are very forward-thinking in their design and every detail is executed with impeccable detail. They are truly passionate about their work and it shows throughout every stage from design to build. The crew they employ are equally as incredible. We really enjoyed working with Gabor + Allen and would highly recommend them for any design/landscaping work. **★★★★ — Alison Emilio-Kleckner, Nov. 2017** > We recently worked with designer Stephen Gabor of Gabor + Allen on our renovation. Stephen was extremely helpful in guiding us on the most efficient use of space, as well as providing options for attractive and cost effective materials. Key design elements included storage modules, flooring, doors and windows, ventilation, and lighting. Stephen’s work was extremely professional, on budget and on schedule. Both he and his team were such a pleasure to work with. He also was a huge help in pulling everything together. Our teens are enjoying the space and we couldn’t be happier! ## Selected projects - [Ekberg](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ekberg-pj-vj~5550650) - Location: Santa Monica, CA - Photos: 14 - Description: Modern Farmhouse meets Scandinavian Cabin - [Varnell](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/varnell-pj-vj~2816924) - Location: Santa Monica, CA - Photos: 7 - [Irmas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/irmas-pj-vj~2816930) - Location: Santa Monica, CA - Photos: 9 - [Sheldon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sheldon-pj-vj~2599918) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 6 - [Polka](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/polka-pj-vj~1212595) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 3 - [Guille](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/guille-pj-vj~810752) - Location: Marina del Rey, CA - Photos: 15 - [Palamarchuk](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palamarchuk-pj-vj~1214356) - Location: Santa Monica, CA - Photos: 13 - [Studwell](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/studwell-pj-vj~2816935) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 8 - [Mandevile Canyon Road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mandevile-canyon-road-pj-vj~769570) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 20 - [Sherrard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sherrard-pj-vj~791716) - Location: Marina del Rey, CA - Photos: 7 - [Curtis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/curtis-pj-vj~791629) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 7 - [Hunsberger](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hunsberger-pj-vj~792220) - Location: Culver City, CA - Photos: 4 - [Enciso](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/enciso-pj-vj~770236) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 5 - [Peterson](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/peterson-pj-vj~770203) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 5 - [Helena](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/helena-pj-vj~1967690) - Location: Brentwood, CA - Photos: 3 - [Guthrie](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/guthrie-pj-vj~1212389) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 11 - [Enzer](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/enzer-pj-vj~810730) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 3 - [Young Wolff](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/young-wolff-pj-vj~810720) - Location: Santa Monica, CA - Photos: 3 - [Quigley](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/quigley-pj-vj~810030) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 8 - [Matlins](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/matlins-pj-vj~810016) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 7 [See all 31 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/gabor-allen-inc-pfvwus-pf~1325522684) ## Ideabooks - [Schmitz Office](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/131039631/list/schmitz-office) — 6 ideas - [Glass Sconces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/134453553/list/glass-sconces) — 3 ideas - [Barndi Lights](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/128206757/list/barndi-lights) — 9 ideas - [Danovitch Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/129195191/list/danovitch-bathroom) — 3 ideas - [Don Felipe Outdoor Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/124928631/list/don-felipe-outdoor-lighting) — 16 ideas - [Don Felipe Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/124886723/list/don-felipe-kitchen) — 7 ideas - [Sonali Pergola](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/117632509/list/sonali-pergola) — 14 ideas - [Herbst Lights](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115219848/list/herbst-lights) — 15 ideas - [water feature](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/116899667/list/water-feature) — 17 ideas - [Burns Chandelier](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/116048731/list/burns-chandelier) — 11 ideas - [Richards Chairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114996860/list/richards-chairs) — 3 ideas - [Ades-Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/113884267/list/ades-landscape) — 22 ideas - [Jones](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114345094/list/jones) — 4 ideas - [Don Felipe Hardware](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/113954188/list/don-felipe-hardware) — 12 ideas - [Herbst - Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114020747/list/herbst-landscape) — 3 ideas - [Don Felipe Plumbing](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/113810850/list/don-felipe-plumbing) — 31 ideas - [Boelke Vanity light](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/113810462/list/boelke-vanity-light) — 13 ideas - [Mester Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108828341/list/mester-residence) — 14 ideas - [Dining Chairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108108581/list/dining-chairs) — 10 ideas - [Hunter Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/104961139/list/hunter-residence) — 16 ideas [See all 65 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/stephengabor) ## Community Q&A **Q: would like to know where to buy the glass closet doors.** *(in Photo Questions)* I would like to know where to buy the glass closet doors. A: These were custom made for our client many years ago. Pulp Studio in Los Angeles provided the glass. Thank you for asking, everybody has been super impressed by them. **Q: cream taupe wall color of bathroom** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please give me brand and paint color on bathroom wall? A: Benjamin Moore Classic Gray!!!! **Q: Where is the flooring from?** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me about the flooring A: THis is the traditional red oak floor that was installed with a clear finish to match the original 1950's flooring. - Stephen Gabor **Q: Love the doors! where are they from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: These sliding doors were custom made by Pulp Glass Studios **Q: What color is the blue island?** *(in Photo Questions)* What's the color code for the island? A: Benjamin Moore "Van Desuen Blue" HC-156 **Q: What is the material and color you used on the vanity counter tops?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you LIndsey, We are flattered! We do all of our countertops with Caesarstone. For clients that want a super clean modern finish we use Pure White, but if that is too stark, we recommend Blizzard which has a nice sand grain look for more warmth. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-17.*