--- title: "Architectural Building Arts, Inc. — Kitchen & Bath Remodelers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/architectural-building-arts-inc-pfvwus-pf~1577360728 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1577360728.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Architectural Building Arts, Inc." category: ["Kitchen & Bath Remodelers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/785307a70140aec3_4990-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "720 Hill St Ste 100, Madison, Wisconsin 53705, United States" latitude: 43.073 longitude: -89.4528 phone: "(608) 233-2106" website: http://www.designbuildmadison.com rating: 5 review_count: 21 best_of_houzz_awards: 8 followers: 149 last_updated: 2026-08-17 --- # Architectural Building Arts, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Architectural Building Arts, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/architectural-building-arts-inc-pfvwus-pf~1577360728) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Remodelers - **Location:** Madison, WI - **Serves:** Madison, Fitchburg, Middleton, Verona, Monona, Cross Plains, Shorewood Hills, Maple Bluff - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (21 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2016–2026), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Family owned - 34 years in business What Makes Us Different? \- Design solutions that enrich our clients lives \- Onsite Project Manager with high level of communication and quality control \- We complete our projects when we say we will \- We always honor our promises For over 30 years our firm has provided the Greater Madison Area with well-crafted and creatively designed home remodeling solutions. The design build process is the driving force behind our successful projects. Architectural Building Arts works together with clients, architects, designers and subcontractors to keep open and active lines of communication. Our collaborative approach and impeccable management ensure that your project dreams become reality. Get the latest ABA news and sneak peeks of our projects: bit.ly/3OktN5P ### Services Provided - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Remodeling - Home Additions - Home Restoration - Green Building ### Areas Served - Madison - Fitchburg - Middleton - Verona - Monona - Cross Plains - Shorewood Hills - Maple Bluff ### Typical Job Cost $250 - ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Architectural Building Arts, Inc. | | Address | 720 Hill St Ste 100, Madison, Wisconsin 53705, United States | | Phone | (608) 233-2106 | | Website | http://www.designbuildmadison.com | | License Number | 933102 | | Followers on Houzz | 149 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/ArchitecturalBuildingArts/?fref=ts - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/ABAdesignbuild - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/architectural-building-arts-inc. - Blog — https://designbuildmadison.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Architectural Building Arts, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/architectural-building-arts-inc-pfvwus-pf~1577360728) - **Website:** http://www.designbuildmadison.com - **Phone:** (608) 233-2106 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - BBB A+ - Guildmaster Award Winner, 2014-20, 2022, 2023 - Madison Trust for Historic Preservation, ’14, ’09 - NARI: - -Madison Ace Award, 2012-17 - -Madison Contractor of the Year, '19, '18, '17, '16 - -Regional Contractor of the Year, '20, '17, ’16, ’15 - -National Contractor of the Year, '18, '17, ’15 - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2016–2026), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [National Association of the Remodeling Industry](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-the-remodeling-industry-pfvwus-pf~1954795205) - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/better-business-bureau-pfvwus-pf~1830530549) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 21 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Judy Karofsky, June 2025** > From the initial vision through concept development, planning, and final production, I was involved at every stage—and the end result is both truly livable and one-of-a-kind. I wouldn’t have trusted any other team with my space. **★★★★★ — Stefanie, March 2025** > Absolutely amazing! The ABA team is truly exceptional. Every member is professional, kind, honest, creative, and incredibly hardworking. They delivered on time and within budget, with outstanding communication throughout the process. The quality of their work is unmatched, and I would recommend them without hesitation! **★★★★★ — HU-87963665, Oct. 2024** > This is a company that can be trusted to do the job right! After completing our beautiful home remodeling project we commissioned them a second time to upgrade our garden shed to something attractive and functional. I highly recommend ABA. **★★★★★ — scott\_brown2011, May 2021** > ABA has basically renovated our entire home over the course of the last two years. Top notch work, efficient timelines, well articulated plans and well-established communication structures are their hallmarks. We also appreciate the contract-based approach that sets a fixed amount for the project and only changes with homeowner approval. This has not been our experience with other contractors and resulted in unexpectedly high final bills in order to deliver what we envisioned. As part of the design process, ABA listens to what homeowners really want and expect to spend and bid projects based on that.....not just the cheapest materials but instead the quality of finishes the homeowners expect. ABA is realistic from the start and their years of experience at this are evident as they base their contracts and plans on what it will really cost to get you what you actually want and done well. The owners are hands-on and directly involved in projects and it feels like a "boutique" experience as it ensures accountability and quality management. We also applaud their commitment to mitigating the environmental impact of the remodeling industry through responsible practices. And, they're really nice, honest people who genuinely care about their clients. **★★★★★ — Todd Brunner, May 2020** > We hired ABA to help us with a unique project that other contractors had just stared at with disbelief: adding a roof on a brick silo that was attached to our house. They did an excellent job understanding the scope of the problem, working out several options in our budget and then rolling with a few surprises along the way. Ultimately, the project was done in time, mostly on budget, and with satisfying results. Our only complaint was an issue with one of their sub-contractors not properly protecting our roof during a rainstorm, but ABA stepped in and handled the issue quickly. One other idiosyncrasy of our project was having to convince the neighborhood Historical Preservation Society that the proposed work was within their strict guidelines. ABA stepped in and went to a meeting with the city to present our project and answer all questions. All in all it was a great experience. Highly recommended. **Comment from Architectural Building Arts, Inc.:** > Hi Todd, > Thanks so much for your comments and confidence in our company. We enjoyed working with you on this very unique project and glad to know you are satisfied with the result. We hope you and your family are well! - Aaron **★★★★★ — Linda Moore, Dec. 2018** > This was our second kitchen remodel with ABA, our first being 15 years earlier at our previous home. It was a no-brainer to hire them again. They are innovative designers and thorough, exacting and leave-no-stone unturned contractors. Excellent communicators...we always knew what was happening, when and why. They were on budget and on schedule and open to our suggestions. Bridget Ninmann was our designer and she was friendly, creative, thorough and organized. Ken Hahn was our project manager, there every day. He is a perfectionist, which is the best kind of worker to have! Ken cleaned up every night before he left, and always filled me in on what was happening the next day. He was friendly and kind and an all-around nice guy! The whole project was actually enjoyable with weekly meetings to discuss progress and what was coming next, and the results are spectacular! I pinch myself every single morning as I sit in this beautiful and highly functional new kitchen, which has already won a design award! Remodeling can be scary (we experienced a remodel from hell with another contractor before we found ABA). We would not hesitate to call ABA for any other remodeling projects we want done. They are the best in our book. **★★★★★ — jolson0814, Aug. 2016** > Architectural Building Arts is a excellent firm to work with. Their attention to detail is impeccable and they answer all the questions you have and some you might have not even thought of! Their staff is very easy to work with and very personable allowing you to enjoy your home project transformation vs feeling like you are being inconvenienced by living through a renovation. **Comment from Architectural Building Arts, Inc.:** > Thank you so much for your kind review. It was a pleasure working with you! We at Architectural Building Arts pride ourselves in making the transformation process as smooth as possible for our clients, so we appreciate your comments! **★★★★★ — leonoraneville, April 2016** > Architectural Building Arts did an outstanding job renovating the second story of our house. Their design team was able to envision a way to transform an oversized hallway into two bathrooms and a laundry. The build team made it all work beautifully. The attention to detail and quality of the work are exemplary. We are extremely please with how the project turned out. **Comment from Architectural Building Arts, Inc.:** > Thank you for your review. It was our pleasure working with such wonderful clients. We hope you and your family have years of enjoyment in your new spaces! **★★★★★ — mbschmalz, April 2016** > We hired Architectural Building Arts to design and build our screened porch. From our first meeting with Melinda Monroe, owner of ABA, through the final walk-through of our porch, everything ran smoothly and the finished product greatly exceeded our expectations. From the start, the process, the timeline and the costs were clearly explained. We were thrilled with Bridget's design and we felt very lucky, indeed, to have Casey as our project manager. He was here every day, working tirelessly to make sure that everything was done perfectly. His attention to detail was greatly appreciated, as was his positive, can-do spirit and his ability to coordinate all of the excellent subcontractors. He was helped many days by John, who also did a great job on our patio and stonework. We were happy to have weekly meetings with Melinda, Bridget and Casey and felt, throughout, that our ideas and requests were respected and integrated into the project. All in all, it was a wonderful experience! We would highly recommend ABA to others!!! **★★★★★ — bill\_jollie, March 2016** > Architectural Building Arts transformed our house, originally built in 1919 and remodeled once (poorly) in 1960. Their design, construction and finish won the national Chrysalis Award (ugly caterpillar to beautiful butterfly) that year. Staff are friendly, knowledgeable, respectful of family and neighbors. Workmanship is top notch and environmentally sensitive. These guys are not the cheapest around, but they are the best, which makes them a bargain! **Comment from Architectural Building Arts, Inc.:** > Thank you for your review and comments. Such great transformations of your home that opened views of the lake, and changed the entrance to embrace the driveway and garage location. I have enjoyed our conversations and interactions over the years. **★★★★★ — mtlinton, March 2016** > I've participated in ~5 remodeling projects and 1 new house construction in the last 20 years. Working with Architectural Building Arts (ABA) on my 2015 condo renovation (4-month project) was the best experience I've had by far. > > The bidding process was transparent, detailed and timely. The on-site construction manager was knowledgeable, respectful, and communicated very well. All other subs and construction crew were collaborative with me. ABA's subs are high-quality craftsmen. Renovation projects often produce roadblocks that are unforeseen at the beginning of the project, and my project was no exception. What was an exception was the creative, cost-effective solutions ABA created. > > The project finished within a week of schedule despite a major flooring delay, And, the entire project was completed within 5% of budget **Comment from Architectural Building Arts, Inc.:** > Thank you for your kind comments. We so enjoyed the opportunity to work with you and create such beautiful spaces. It was a pleasure to get to know you better. **★★★★★ — janned, March 2016** > ABA’s team completely remodeled the kitchen in our 1948 Cape Cod. The project included demolition of the entire space down to the studs and floor joists, building a small bump-out addition, installation of custom cabinets and custom tile work, and all finish cosmetics. The work was expertly managed and conducted from start to finish, including the orchestration of several sub-contractors. ABA completed the project exactly on time as promised, and met every milestone along the way. It was a pleasure to work with their entire team - especially our project manager who was on site every day and always ready to answer questions or provide any assistance to ease our pain while we lived in a house under construction and without a kitchen. Our experience could not have been better! **Comment from Architectural Building Arts, Inc.:** > Thank you for the review and photos. Such amazing changes to your beautiful home with the added bonus of the introduction to the hand made tile. So fun that you are connected to so many of our clients! ## Selected projects - [Arbor Hills Porch Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arbor-hills-porch-renovation-pj-vj~6782444) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Vilas Small Whimsical Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vilas-small-whimsical-bath-pj-vj~6793302) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Cross Plains Contemporary Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cross-plains-contemporary-kitchen-pj-vj~6454924) - Location: Cross Plains, WI - Photos: 3 - [Award Winning Exterior Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/award-winning-exterior-remodel-pj-vj~2832143) - Location: Madison, WI - Photos: 5 - Description: Custom rosemaling and exterior painting. - [Post War Colonial to Neighborhood Delight](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/post-war-colonial-to-neighborhood-delight-pj-vj~296971) - Location: Maple Bluff, WI - Photos: 5 - Description: The homeowners were very specific about us creating spaces that worked for their lifestyle including access and planting areas at the rear of the home (bringing the outdoors in, as they put it). Storage and bookcases were used to create a warm gathering area looking out the back of the home. A two-story addition provides storage first-floor storage and a staging area for their diverse outdoor pursuits. This addition includes a master suite bathroom on the second floor. Modernizing improvements f… - [Shorewood, WI Hills Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shorewood-wi-hills-addition-pj-vj~2042948) - Location: Madison, WI - Photos: 7 - Description: With the addition of a front porch and a bedroom window seat, our clients have gained unexpected views that they never knew they missed out on having! - [Maple Bluff, WI Bath & Kitchen Remodels](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/maple-bluff-wi-bath-and-kitchen-remodels-pj-vj~1851238) - Location: Madison, WI - Photos: 14 - [Madison Traditional Pub & Bath Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/madison-traditional-pub-and-bath-remodel-pj-vj~5664670) - Location: Madison, WI - Photos: 7 - Description: Take a look at this amazing pub featuring amazing bar details, including a back mirror, dark wood, granite, and beautiful sink. - [Madison Craftsman Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/madison-craftsman-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~5505700) - Location: Madison, WI - Photos: 7 - Description: This crowded and cluttered kitchen was remodeled to reflect our client's style and needs, notice the handpicked backsplash details that give the kitchen style! - [Award Winning Traditional Kitchen remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/award-winning-traditional-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~5156088) - Location: Madison, WI - Photos: 6 - Description: We loved doing this kitchen remodel and are pleased with the traditional elegance the white cabinetry and stainless steel appliances showcase. - [Traditional Second Story Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-second-story-addition-pj-vj~4042556) - Location: Madison, WI - Photos: 10 - Description: Second story addition and bathroom remodel. - [Maple Bluff, WI Interior Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/maple-bluff-wi-interior-remodel-pj-vj~2186835) - Location: Madison, WI - Photos: 9 - [Award Winning Entire House Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/award-winning-entire-house-remodel-pj-vj~2832038) - Location: Madison, WI - Photos: 12 - Description: We enjoyed touching every room of this somewhat run down and dark home and transforming it into a light and bright home by adding large windows and painted trim. The rebuilt porch features new siding and a brand-new roof and provides a space to relax at any time of day year-round. - [Award Winning Contemporary Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/award-winning-contemporary-kitchen-pj-vj~1326077) - Location: Madison, WI - Photos: 6 - Description: Award Winning Contemporary Kitchen - [Award Winning Sunroom Conversion in Fitchburg WI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/award-winning-sunroom-conversion-in-fitchburg-wi-pj-vj~2043036) - Location: Madison, WI - Photos: 10 - Description: Joe De Maio Photography - [Condo Remodel in Downtown Madison WI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/condo-remodel-in-downtown-madison-wi-pj-vj~1832695) - Location: Madison, WI - Photos: 16 - [Award Winning Traditional Screen Porch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/award-winning-traditional-screen-porch-pj-vj~626367) - Location: Madison, WI - Photos: 6 - Description: Award Winning Traditional Screen Porch - [Sun Prairie, WI Traditional Basement Pub](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sun-prairie-wi-traditional-basement-pub-pj-vj~321354) - Location: Madison, WI - Photos: 9 - Description: We transformed this dingy and dark basement into a beautiful, custom bar where family and friends can gather. - [Award Winning Modern Craftsman Kitchen & Bath Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/award-winning-modern-craftsman-kitchen-and-bath-addition-pj-vj~553561) - Location: Madison, WI - Photos: 7 - Description: From the backsplash to the green painted wainscot this home is full of fun details! - [Madison, WI Craftsman Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/madison-wi-craftsman-addition-pj-vj~553577) - Location: Madison, WI - Photos: 3 - Description: Recent winner of a NARI National Contractor of the Year Award for Bath Remodel! Madison, WI Craftsman Addition [See all 74 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/architectural-building-arts-inc-pfvwus-pf~1577360728) ## Community Q&A **Q: Beautiful kitchen!** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me the dimensions of the island? Thanks! A: Good morning! Thank you for your question - my apologies for missing it earlier. The plan shows that this island is 4'-6" x 2'-2". Best, Janet **Q: where is the sink from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi, This was an original sink, that we reused. Thank you for your interest in this project! **Q: Love towels what is brand and color name ? Thanks !** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you for writing Julie. The towels belong to the homeowner, so unfortunately we don't have that specific information. Thank you for your interest! **Q: Where are the vanity light fixtures from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hello, thank your for your interest in this project. These vanity sconces are from "Modern Forms". We purchased them through Madison Lighting. I hope this helps! **Q: how tall is the shower door? and how tall is the ceiling?** *(in Photo Questions)* Curious how tall the glass shower door is in comparison to the ceiling... looking to add a shower door to a bathroom but we have 10’ ceilings A: Hi Thank you for your interest in our photo. The ceiling height in this room is 8'6" and the top of shower glass is 6'6" off of the floor. Good luck with your project! **Q: Island size?** *(in Photo Questions)* Curious to know how large the island is to fit 5 stools. Beautiful color combo and the layout looks so functional. TIA! A: Hello, thank you for your interest in this project; the seating portion of the island is 10' long. Also, thank you for your nice comment! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-17.*