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# Frank Maresca

Original Houzz profile: [Frank Maresca](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/frank-maresca-pfvwus-pf~1669464394)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers
- **Location:** San Rafael, CA
- **Serves:** San Francisco, Marin
- **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
- 5 Ideabook Saves

I am San Francisco native who relocated to Boston, MA to study architecture at the Boston Architectural Center. In my journey to a degree in architecture I discovered my talents and passion where more to interiors. With a redirected focus on interiors he began planning and design kitchens, and bathrooms, along with many other rooms in a home.
Along with his studies in architecture he gained a great knowledge and understanding of the history of buildings and construction methods. Knowing how a home is built and the history of the structure helps in keeping true to the homes architectural style updating and building additions. I am of the school that having new kitchens and baths feel congruent to the style of your home the space is more timeless.
Now with over a decade of experience in kitchen design he has returned and continues to be inspired by new projects and the constant evolution of the Kitchen and Bath industry products.

### Services Provided

- Design
- Cabinet Solutions
- Counter tops
- Decorative Hardware

### Areas Served

- San Francisco
- Marin

### Typical Job Cost

$15,000 - 150,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Frank Maresca |
| Address | San Rafael, California 94901, United States |
| Phone | (415) 455-5363 |
| Website | http:// |
| License Number | n/a |
| Followers on Houzz | 49 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Frank Maresca](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/frank-maresca-pfvwus-pf~1669464394)
- **Website:** http://
- **Phone:** (415) 455-5363

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Service.

## Selected projects

- [Inset Maple Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/inset-maple-kitchen-pj-vj~292702)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Two Tone Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/two-tone-kitchen-pj-vj~353312)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Inset Painted WHite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/inset-painted-white-pj-vj~292710)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Painted White Shaker](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/painted-white-shaker-pj-vj~99287)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Dark Cherry and Paint](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dark-cherry-and-paint-pj-vj~99290)
  - Location: Not specified
- [Fairfax Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fairfax-kitchen-pj-vj~419299)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3

[See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/frank-maresca-pfvwus-pf~1669464394)

## Ideabooks

- [gates](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/43946720/list/gates) — 14 ideas
- [Outdoor](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28232626/list/outdoor) — 3 ideas
- [Laundry Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/27946687/list/laundry-rooms) — 1 idea
- [Appliances with Color](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19870809/list/appliances-with-color) — 11 ideas
- [Microwave Solutions](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19752656/list/microwave-solutions) — 4 ideas
- [fmaresca's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19225242/list/fmaresca-s-ideas) — 7 ideas

[See all 6 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/fmaresca)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Need help with new kitchen layout** *(in Design Dilemma)*

We'd like to take out the peninsula (between dining room and kitchen and add an island with seating for at least 2.  Do you think we have enough space?  What do you think about the planned layout overall?

A: To make an island work you will most likely need to eliminate the "8x8 column". 

When placing an Island it is ideal to have 48" of clearance between the refrigerator and the island and 42" between the sink-range and island. Absolute minimum space between an island and an obstacle (column) is 36", but ideally 42".

i agree with ppf. it does not  seem very functional. The layout has the refrigerator, sink and refrigerator a bit far from each other. It does look a bit like a big empty room with all the open floor space in the middle. 

If you simply eliminate the peninsula and add an island you will be walking around the island to get from refrigerator to the sink. Perhaps you could swap the refrigerator and ovens??

**Q: Mixing honed and polished countertops?** *(in Design Dilemma)*

Can you mix honed white marble countertop on island with ceaserstone countertop on perimeter?

A: I agree with Travis. I have used carrara marble on islands with Caesarstone Raven and it looked incredible!

**Q: Best possible grey** *(in Design Dilemma)*

Am looking for thoughts on a light grey paint color option that is a little more cream than white and not too far into the green/purple family.  Ideally this is a paint that will work across a kitchen to living room space as I am in a condo in cambridge and space is limited...

A: Maybe Sherman Williams "Alpaca" or "Functional Gray"

**Q: Manmade quartz or natural stone countertops?** *(in Design Dilemma)*

Why choose a manmade quartz product over a natural stone for kitchen countertops? What is the difference and how does it affect design elements?

A: There used to be a clear line between quartz and natural stone. Quartz was very consistent in pattern and offered a lower maintenance surface with a warranty against staining.

These days the quartz companies are creating patterns that look more like a natural stone. 

"Natural stone" could be any number of materials too. 

Granite is a pretty resilient stone. It is very hard and stand up well against chipping, etching, and scratching. 

Marble on the other hand is more sensitive to things like etching (if you have polished marble watch out for things that are acidic e.g. lemon juice tomato juice) and chipping. These are the two most common natural stones used for counter tops. 

You will also find slate, soapstone, limestone, quartzite, and onyx. All of these have their own unique qualities.

What it always comes down to with my clients is aesthetic vs. performance (durability, maintenance, etc.).

With natural stone you can select the slab(s) for your project and get exactly the pattern you are looking for. Quartz on the other hand is consistent in its patterns and although there are a huge number of patterns and colors to choose from, they are not unique.

Hope this helps.

**Q: I need help with my backsplash subway tile and grout selection** *(in Design Dilemma)*

I have picked out a beige subway tile which is going on a busy brown tone countertop.  I have white cabinets.  Do I use the same color grout as the tile or white grout?

A: With as many colors as you have in the room, I would select a grout that matched the tile.

**Q: Need expert advice: Is this "Normal" for Glass Tile Renovation?** *(in Design Dilemma)*

Please help!  I need an expert second opinion.  We re-did one of my bathrooms using glass subway tile.  I've attached several photos of it so you can see for yourself.  The main problems are (1) it looks crooked in the corners and (2) you can see dark spots under the tile in the corners (in other places too, but the corners are the worst).

My contractor's tile person said that the tile is crooked because my "house is crooked" and that it couldn't be helped that the underside of the glass tile is showing in the corners of the bathroom because of the way the tile is cut.  

I think it looks pretty terrible, but I wanted a second opinion to know if I should ask them to re-do it at their expense, or if it's my fault for picking glass tile.  

Thanks in advance!

A: As to the tile appearing crooked, sometimes there is no much you can do if the walls are out of square.

The dark spots look to me like when the tiles we cut the backing chipped out. 

We have a lot glass tile projects and our installer cuts the tiles by scoring and snapping. They always score the back first. This will prevent the chip outs on the back.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-26.*