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# Saxony Design Build

Original Houzz profile: [Saxony Design Build](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/saxony-design-build-pfvwus-pf~1326770368)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA
- **Serves:** Los Angeles, Hollywood, North Glendale, Glendale, Pasadena, East Los Angeles, Burbank, Universal City, Alhambra, North Hollywood, Monterey Park, Arcadia, Huntington Park, Altadena, San Gabriel, Temple City, West Hollywood, South Pasadena, La Canada Flintridge, La Crescenta-Montrose, South El Monte, San Marino, East Pasadena, La Crescenta, Montrose, Tujunga
- **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (8 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2016–2019), for Design, Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

Saxony Design Build has been providing elegant and luxurious remodels since 1989, offering full service design specializing in residential interiors and exteriors. As the central coordinators for each client, they manage all phases of the design, working with the client to define their own lifestyle needs. Saxony offers professional and thorough design direction, budget and project management through completion. 

The co-owners of Saxony Design Build, Joshua Cain and Jeff Godbold, first met at a Pasadena Showcase House of Design years ago when they were both working on the project. Joshua doing interior design and Jeff a general contractor working for the estate's owner both quickly realized that by teaming together for clients, the design concepts coming from Joshua would immediately integrate with Jeff's expertise on costs and construction options to save the client time and money.

Since that time, Saxony has been working with clients who want the full spectrum of options and creativity coming from one team along with centralized management and overall design build. 

Saxony's impressive client roster is proof of the confidence that Joshua and Jeff provide in their firms qualified approach to each project. "our design build services range from new construction to full remodels, kitchen & bath design, and room-redos to custom furniture, accessorizing, and staging. Our thought provoking designs are unique to each client's lifestyle and personality and we are able to create intimate spaces that are beautiful, comfortable, and highly functional".

### Services Provided

- Home Remodeling
- New Home Construction
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Historic Building Conservation
- Custom Homes

### Areas Served

- Los Angeles
- Hollywood
- North Glendale
- Glendale
- Pasadena
- East Los Angeles
- Burbank
- Universal City
- Alhambra
- North Hollywood
- Monterey Park
- Arcadia
- Huntington Park
- Altadena
- San Gabriel
- Temple City
- West Hollywood
- South Pasadena
- La Canada Flintridge
- La Crescenta-Montrose
- South El Monte
- San Marino
- East Pasadena
- La Crescenta
- Montrose
- Tujunga

### Typical Job Cost

$750,000 - 10 million

The small end of our projects would be to small additions all the way up to large-scale luxury builds from the ground up in the multi-million dollar range.  We specialize in historic restoration and remodels.

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Saxony Design Build |
| Address | Los Angeles, California 90042, United States |
| Phone | (818) 848-2084 |
| Website | http://www.saxonydesignbuild.com/ |
| License Number | 835852 |
| Followers on Houzz | 110 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Saxony Design Build](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/saxony-design-build-pfvwus-pf~1326770368)
- **Website:** http://www.saxonydesignbuild.com/
- **Phone:** (818) 848-2084

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2016–2019), for Design, Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 8 reviews**

### All 8 reviews

**★★★★★ — Riley Klein, Sept. 2015**

> Saxony was originally recommended by a friend. Saxony Design and Build made remodeling our home an easy and fun process. Josh is an excellent designer and provided us with an array of ideas to choose from. Everything from the color, to the furniture. We were really happy with the work Saxony did on our home and would definitely work with them again for future projects.

**★★★★★ — Aram Nadjarian, Sept. 2015**

> Saxony did an incredible job remodeling my home. Given that this was a full design and build project, I am extremely impressed with Saxony's work. Josh and his team made sure the process was easy for me and I appreciated Josh's fine taste and expertise when it comes to design. A great team to work with!

**★★★★★ — Robert Frank Interiors, June 2015**

> I had the opportunity to work side-by-side with Joshua Cain of Saxony Design Build at the 2015 Pasadena Showcase house. Joshua has an amazing crew and he is a true professional. He had the ability to transform the dated master suite into a beautiful and luxurious space. His selection of fixtures, finishes and furnishings were in keeping with architectural integrity of the historic Craftsman home. I continue to admire Joshua's design work and his professionalism. As a designer myself, it is refreshing to work alongside truly professional colleagues since it raises the bar for the quality of design in our community.

**★★★★★ — andrewmpham5, May 2015**

> My partner and I used Josh and Jeff from Saxony to redo two homes. One a smaller condo and the second the entire house. The condo consisted mainly furnishing the entire unit from finding rare antiques to creating unique wallcoverings and draperies appropriate for the style and period of the home. The vacation house was a complete gut job from moving walls, brand new kitchen, outdoor dining to landscaping of the front and back yard. We absolutely love working with them. Their knowledge, attention to detail and luxe design sensibilities has allowed us to love the home more and more each time we enter the front door. Remodels can be stressful but with Saxony its that feeling of joy and satisfaction that you know they will handle with the utmost professionalism and assurance that it'll be done perfectly. We will absolutely use them again when the time comes.

**★★★★★ — jonmarqz87, April 2015**

> Great insight, great designs, and a great team. We hired Saxony to remodel our bathroom and they carried out with excellent detail and exquisite taste. We were very happy with the end result.

**★★★★ — larrymaitlin, April 2015**

> I've worked with plenty of other design firms before, but none have been able to deliver as quickly and efficiently as Saxony Design Build. The Saxony team worked very hard to make sure every design element was perfect for my project. Jeff and Josh are a dynamic duo, and truly know how to revitalize a project while maintaining its originality.

**★★★★★ — arnoldambrosia, April 2015**

> Saxony Design Build was recommended to us by a close friend and I cannot express how happy we were with the results. From the very beginning, Josh and Jeff made sure there was clear understanding of all our needs and kept us in the loop every step of the remodeling process. Excellent team who does excellent work.

**★★★★★ — Sydney Michael, July 2014**

> Amazing company to work with, a vastly knowledgable and able to honor the origional qualities of the home.  Beautiful designs, great presentations, and easy communication. They completely transform and rejuvenate the  space/spaces that they work on.

## Selected projects

- [Pasadena - Italian Villa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pasadena-italian-villa-pj-vj~1004321)
  - Location: Pasadena, CA
  - Photos: 88
- [Maison Rampart - 1830s French Creole Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/maison-rampart-1830s-french-creole-cottage-pj-vj~5345920)
  - Location: New Orleans, LA
  - Photos: 34
- [The Arden Harvey Hurlburt House - Los Angeles, Circa 1909](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-arden-harvey-hurlburt-house-los-angeles-circa-1909-pj-vj~1801596)
  - Location: Los Angeles, CA
  - Photos: 30
  - Description: This breathtaking 1909 Craftsman home is located in the Jefferson Park nieghborhood of West Adams Historic District. The exquisite five bedroom four bath property has been meticulously restored & redesigned to perfection. Redefined for the 21st century, the living room, grand dining room & study were painstakingly restored. A gorgeous state of the art gourmet kitchen, stunning master suite & two bedrooms w/ shared bath complete the 1st floor. The 2nd floor has a family room w/ wet bar, sub-zero…
- [Town & Gown at University of Southern California, Circa 1935](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/town-and-gown-at-university-of-southern-california-circa-1935-pj-vj~5464243)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
- [Palm Springs - Mission Revival](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palm-springs-mission-revival-pj-vj~978729)
  - Location: Palm Springs, CA
  - Photos: 31
- [Anoakia Estates - Mediterranean Revival](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/anoakia-estates-mediterranean-revival-pj-vj~983036)
  - Location: Arcadia, CA
  - Photos: 22
- [West Hollywood - Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-hollywood-contemporary-pj-vj~2506775)
  - Location: West Hollywood, CA
  - Photos: 28
  - Description: Experience the magnificence of contemporary indoor/outdoor living in the heart of Melrose Village with a compound defined by top amenities and beautifully blended materials. A path of greenery gives way to a massive door, opening to reveal a space flooded with natural light and beautiful wood flooring. The open concept hosts a living space replete with a sleek fireplace and fully retractable glass doors throughout. A warm and contemporary kitchen captivates with a mix of materials where wood and…
- [Montecito - 1929 George Washington Smith French Normandy](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/montecito-1929-george-washington-smith-french-normandy-pj-vj~6715893)
  - Location: Montecito, CA
  - Photos: 19
- [Palm Springs - Rustic Hacienda](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palm-springs-rustic-hacienda-pj-vj~2200912)
  - Location: Palm Springs, CA
  - Photos: 33
- [South Pasadena - 1909 Craftsman](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-pasadena-1909-craftsman-pj-vj~6540178)
  - Location: South Pasadena, CA
  - Photos: 49
- [La Canada - Country Chic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-canada-country-chic-pj-vj~1004329)
  - Location: La Cañada Flintridge, CA
  - Photos: 9
- [The Cole Mansion - 1897 Queen Anne Victorian in Highland Park](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-cole-mansion-1897-queen-anne-victorian-in-highland-park-pj-vj~6506506)
  - Location: Los Angeles, CA
  - Photos: 54
  - Description: One of the earliest homes in Garvanza (now Highland Park), the Cole Mansion was constructed on a large, flat lot around 1888 in the Eastlake Victorian style popular at the time. The structure was taller than it was wide and consisted of block forms arranged asymmetrically. The interior had angular moldings, wide-plank pine flooring (likely with carpet above), a dramatic staircase, and detailed fireplace mantles with intricate tile (one remaining on the second floor). There was a substantially si…
- [Arcadia - Monterey Colonial](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arcadia-monterey-colonial-pj-vj~1004325)
  - Location: Arcadia, CA
  - Photos: 15
- [Enchanted Cottage - Hollywood Hills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/enchanted-cottage-hollywood-hills-pj-vj~2031359)
  - Location: Los Angeles, CA
  - Photos: 28
  - Description: Nestled deep in the Hollywood Hills sits a quaint 2 bedroom, 1 ½ bath luxury hideaway. Like a chapter out of the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale… this elegantly appointed castle brings nearby Harry Potter World at Universal Studios right into your lap. In fact, its rumored that this cottage was used as the inspiration for Snow White's cottage in Disney's 1937 film! Owned continuously by the same family since 1930, the property was meticulously restored to its original grandeur (and then some!) inside…
- [Pasadena - Private Hotel & Club](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pasadena-private-hotel-and-club-pj-vj~1004317)
  - Location: Pasadena, CA
  - Photos: 28
- [San Marino - Italianate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-marino-italianate-pj-vj~983117)
  - Location: San Marino, CA
  - Photos: 16
- [Palm Springs - Rustic Transitional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palm-springs-rustic-transitional-pj-vj~1004383)
  - Location: Palm Springs, CA
  - Photos: 30
- [Maui - Tropical Paradise](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/maui-tropical-paradise-pj-vj~1004332)
  - Location: Kihei, HI
  - Photos: 17
- [Pasadena - 1910 Craftsman Eclectic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pasadena-1910-craftsman-eclectic-pj-vj~1094928)
  - Location: Pasadena, CA
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: From the 2015 Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts; our Master Suite.
- [Los Feliz - Georgian Revival](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/los-feliz-georgian-revival-pj-vj~991536)
  - Location: Los Angeles, CA
  - Photos: 24

[See all 35 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/saxony-design-build-pfvwus-pf~1326770368)

## Ideabooks

- [Houzz Featured Projects](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/48626945/list/houzz-featured-projects) — 4 ideas

[See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/saxonydb)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Love the shower base! Where could one purchase one like that?** *(in Photo Questions)*

We have an older home, as well as a little guest house outside, and this shower base idea would be perfect in the basement as well as the guest house. Would love to know where to get a couple of these shower bases. Thanks.

A: Thank you Kalee!  The clawfoot shower base is available from Signature Hardware of Sign of the Crab Plumbing.  They come in a round and a square

**Q: Bathroom wall material?** *(in Photo Questions)*

What material is used on the bathroom walls?

A: Its outdoor hardy-plank siding

**Q: Rug** *(in Photo Questions)*

Love it! Where did you buy it please?

A: Yes, its made by Susanne Hollis Inc in Pasadena.  She does it in several options for wood species, brass or bronze accents, canopies, etc.   http://www.susannehollis.com/

**Q: What is the wood and stain used in the center island cabinetry?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The wood is Walnut that has been bleached and has a light grey wax applied on top

**Q: What color is the tile and what brand is it?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The tile is from Jeffrey Court, it is from their Chapter 5, "Elegant Tones"- the color is Nutmeg.  The grout used is Custom Building Products "Natural Grey"

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-02.*