--- title: "R. B. Schwarz, Inc. — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/r-b-schwarz-inc-pfvwus-pf~1670050866 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1670050866.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "R. B. Schwarz, Inc." category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/56233e5402dc5087_8109-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "12944 S. Woodside Dr., Chesterland, Ohio 44026, United States" latitude: 41.5344 longitude: -81.3421 phone: "(440) 729-2480" website: http://www.rbschwarzinc.com rating: 5 review_count: 11 best_of_houzz_awards: 11 followers: 76 last_updated: 2026-09-20 --- # R. B. Schwarz, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [R. B. Schwarz, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/r-b-schwarz-inc-pfvwus-pf~1670050866) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Chesterland, OH - **Serves:** Cleveland, Cleveland Heights, Shaker Heights, South Euclid, Mayfield Heights, Lyndhurst, Beachwood, Richmond Heights, Willoughby Hills, Highland Heights, Chesterland, Kirtland, Pepper Pike, Chardon, Chagrin Falls, South Russell, Moreland Hills, Orange, Mayfield, Gates Mills, Burton, Bratenahl, Bentleyville, Hunting Valley, Waite Hill, Ambler Heights, Newbury, Novelty - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (11 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2015–2023), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Robert Schwarz specializes in building additions and remodeling homes in historic areas such as Shaker Heights, Cleveland Heights and Cleveland’s east side. With nearly 30 years repairing, restoring and remodeling homes in the greater Cleveland area, he is well respected among his colleagues in the remodeling industry. His award-winning restorations and renovations have been featured by NARI Greater Cleveland and the Professional Remodelers of Ohio. Schwarz is particularly skilled at maintaining the historical integrity of fine homes. Our team will work with our clients to make their remodeling projects a pleasant and successful experience. We are professional and detail-oriented contractors who treat clients with honesty and integrity. We do the job right every time. We will hire the highest quality craftsmen and the best trained subcontractors in the business to assure client satisfaction. Our mission is to meet each building challenge with industry-matching solutions and deliver exceptional kitchens, bathrooms and room additions that surpass clients’ expectations ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - Bathroom Remodeling - Home Extensions - Deck Building - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Flooring Installation - Garage Building - Historic Building Conservation - Lighting Installation - Century Home Remodeling - Custom Cabinets - Custom Flooring - Designer bathrooms - Hardwood Flooring - Historic Renovations - Window Installation ### Areas Served - Cleveland - Cleveland Heights - Shaker Heights - South Euclid - Mayfield Heights - Lyndhurst - Beachwood - Richmond Heights - Willoughby Hills - Highland Heights - Chesterland - Kirtland - Pepper Pike - Chardon - Chagrin Falls - South Russell - Moreland Hills - Orange - Mayfield - Gates Mills - Burton - Bratenahl - Bentleyville - Hunting Valley - Waite Hill - Ambler Heights - Newbury - Novelty ### Typical Job Cost $45,000 - 500,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | R. B. Schwarz, Inc. | | Address | 12944 S. Woodside Dr., Chesterland, Ohio 44026, United States | | Phone | (440) 729-2480 | | Website | http://www.rbschwarzinc.com | | Followers on Houzz | 76 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pg/rbschwarzinc/ - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/r-b-schwarz-inc- - Blog — http://www.rbschwarzinc.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [R. B. Schwarz, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/r-b-schwarz-inc-pfvwus-pf~1670050866) - **Website:** http://www.rbschwarzinc.com - **Phone:** (440) 729-2480 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 15 awards for R. B. Schwarz, Inc., including Professional Remodeler of the Year 2005-2010 and Contractor of the Year (CotY) award by National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Greater Cleveland. Read more: http://www.rbschwarzinc.com/awards.php - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2015–2023), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [NARI Cleveland](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nari-cleveland-pfvwus-pf~663554180) - [LEED AP](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/leed-ap-pfvwus-pf~1386238498) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 11 reviews** ### All 11 reviews **★★★★★ — Jim Posch, Dec. 2018** > My wife and I knew we needed an experienced professional contractor to address the challenges inherent in our historic home. We found Robert at R. B. Schwarz. Every time he helped us, he exceeded our expectations. We recommend R. B. Schwarz due to the focus on the right solution for the customer, the high quality of work, and the reliability of the contractor. **★★★★★ — J Micheletti, Dec. 2017** > Robert Schwarz listens to his clients, and I believe his primary goals are to please them and produce a finished product of the highest quality. His daily presence on the work site, easy access and desire to communicate throughout the project make the process work well. His team and all his subs are respectful, kind people who are easy to have in one's home. **Comment from R. B. Schwarz, Inc.:** > Hi Julie, Thank you for the kind words. It was a pleasure working for you on such a wounderful project. All your carful thought really shows. Thanks for trusting us with your home > Best wishes Robert **★★★★★ — jmoore4054, Jan. 2016** > Our one-hundred-year-old shingle house has a 40’ long porch with windows covering all three sides. The porch is traditional craftsman style with natural paneling and looks out on Lake Erie where we can see the sunset every day when storms aren’t brewing. The problem was that those hundred years of storms had taken their toll on 40’ of windows and the shingles surrounding them. > > I needed a contractor who understood restoring craftsman style without overwhelming the design with clunky windows and frames. I needed a contractor who could extend the season of our porch and had the ability to enhance the arched windows with the best taste. I wanted the best restoration contractor in the Midwest who could deliver the design, the craftsmen and the materials that were compatible with our beautiful early twentieth century shingle house. > > Robert Schwarz and Company can’t take credit for the beautiful sunsets, but when those sunsets light up the redwood interior and the 40’ of arched window panes in an explosion of red and gold, he and his talented craftsmen can take the bow. Best yet, it was all done on time and on budget. > > John & Mary **★★★★★ — Brandon McGirr, Dec. 2015** > Robert and his team completely remodeled our master bedroom for us, turning our empty sitting room into a complete master suite with walk in closet and bathroom. It was an amazing transformation. > > First, Robert is the best contractor I've had the privilege of working with. He was always prompt, courteous, and willing to meet with us any time of day, any day of the week. This was huge as my wife and I are working professionals who cannot meet during normal work hours. Many contractors are unwilling to do the same! > > Second, he is a man of his word. At every step I was made well aware of any unforeseen charges and was given the complete picture of the project whenever I asked. I was never blindsided or left confused by anything that was happening. All issues were immediately brought to my attention. > > Third, he worries so I don't have to. Frankly, Robert seemed to worry more about my house than I did, which is a good thing! He gives the utmost respect and care to the homes he works on, as if they were his own. It is an extremely comforting thought knowing my house is in good hands. > > Fourth, he does not settle for "good enough". There were two points during my project that caused a major stir(no fault of Robert's). Without a complaint or a second thought, Robert and his team fixed the issues immediately and left us more than satisfied. It was breathtaking what he did to solve our issues, and the repeated thanks I gave him and his team could not have been enough. It was a marvel. He does not accept "fine", he only accepts perfection. With any other contractor these issues could have completely halted everything. > > Finally, he is a good man. He is kind, understanding, and truly loves what he does. I trusted my house and my home to him for weeks and at no point did he ever cause me to waiver in my faith of him and his respect for my project. He completely changed how I think about contractors and I will use him again for every project I have without question. It was an honor working with him and I hope to do so again. **Comment from R. B. Schwarz, Inc.:** > Hi Brandon, > Thank you for the kind words,it was a pleasure working with you and Debbie . Your project presented some challenges but thanks to Debbie's vision the end result is outstanding . We look forward to working with you again. > Best wishes Robert **★★★★★ — mgurban, Sept. 2015** > Our project was to a fill the gap between two individual earlier additions to our 1922 Dutch Colonial frame house in Shaker Heights, Ohio. One of the additions provided a small breakfast space to create an L shaped kitchen. The other addition was a family room, which transitioned to a lower elevation. > Robert and the architect, Catherine Middleton, designed an appealing plan that bridged the areas, and created an open plan that created a back entryway, an open and organized kitchen, and raised the family room floor up to the level of the kitchen. The new floor plan creates a comfortable flow from the kitchen to the living, dining, and family rooms. > The result is a completely new kitchen space, and refurbished adjoining family room that completely redefines the house and makes it much more inviting and comfortable. Since we like to cook and entertain, it was very important to us that in addition to being attractive, the kitchen should be an efficient "cook's kitchen." The open kitchen has a center island, Amish cabinets, and lots of light from a new skylight that lights up the entry. The painted cabinets have pull out shelves and and soft closed fixtures, and a tile back splash is colorful and creative. > It was a very complex job that involved significant structural, mechanical, and design issues that had to be overcome (for example, not knowing what supporting structures were in the previous additions) as well as aligning the two additions, which were not completely square. We also had a limited budget so we wanted to be careful about cost control. Robert and Catherine were able to work together to develop a beautiful plan that transformed our home but was affordable. > Robert and his crew were efficient, responsive, and Robert was able to coordinate the various aspects of the job with skill and expertise. All of his crew members were very considerate of the fact that we needed to be able to live there even though the back of the house was removed! He was very good at presenting options and helping in the decision making. He was careful to inform us how any changes would affect the project budget. Robert takes pride in his work, and overall quality and client satisfaction are important to him. > Months later we are still thrilled with the result and enjoy showing it off to our visitors. **Comment from R. B. Schwarz, Inc.:** > Hi Molly, > It was a pleasure working with you and David. Thank you for giving us such a wonderful project to work on. > Best Wishes Robert **★★★★★ — jennydavisson, Dec. 2014** > Our experience with Robert and his crew was great! They kept us informed throughout the entire remodel. They kept our home clean. They showed up on time and ready to work. But, most importantly, the result exceeds our expectations! **Comment from R. B. Schwarz, Inc.:** > Hi Jenny, > Thank you for giving us such a creative project to work on it was both challenging and great fun. > Best wishes Robert **★★★★★ — User, Dec. 2014** > Robert and his team remodeled three full bathrooms in my 1917 home, replacing plumbing and wiring, correcting uneven floors, insulating the walls and under the roof above the rooms, installing efficient and historically appropriate windows, installing tile and fixtures. One reason I hired Robert was because of his "pessimism," e.g. "When I start demolition upstairs, that dining room wall is going to fall down." None of the other contractors I talked to warned me about possible complications. The project took almost five months, from demo to the final paint job. Throughout, Robert was relentless in scheduling: workmen even came in on weekends. The work was of the highest quality. His team is friendly and very skilled. Robert paid great attention to controlling dust and dirt, and was often on site into the evening, checking on work and cleaning up. He was very transparent on costs and his markup, which I really appreciated. He has stopped by several times since the project ended, to make sure everything is functioning as it should. **Comment from R. B. Schwarz, Inc.:** > I would like to thank you for inviting me into your home and trusting me with such a large project. It was a pleasure working with you. > Thank you Robert **★★★★★ — rachelmf, April 2014** > We had two old, neglected bathrooms that needed serious updating and remodeling. Our experience with RB Schwarz, was near perfect. From the beginning of the plan to the last detail, most everything was carefully and professionally executed. Our older home needed some specialized attention. Robert and his team used local resources and had good understanding of the history of homes in our neighborhood. We would use them again for future remodeling. **★★★★★ — csdil, March 2014** > Robert and his team were exceptional! We have renovated several old houses in different cities and without a doubt this was the easiest, most professional, and most thorough contractor we have ever worked with. The finished product (complete bathroom gut) is beautiful and exceeded our expectations. The same level of attention and craftmanship was applied to both the internal "guts" of the space as well as the visable finishes. I highy recommend R.B. Schwarz for your next renovation - particularly if you are working on an older home like ours. Robert will be our contractor for the life! **★★★★★ — whitethorn, March 2014** > In January 2013 we attended the NARI Home Improvement Show where we found R.B. Schwarz Inc. Photos displayed at Robert's booth and in his brochure showed the kind of style we were seeking for our kitchen project - something that would fit a 1930's traditional home. During his initial visit to see the scope of the project Robert provided plenty of references, and was adamant we contact the homeowners to see the work he had completed for them. > > Robert was quick in setting up a meeting with his kitchen designer, who was great in getting our design plans and specific desires and needs into final renderings and construction drawings. He then brought in the rest of his team to see the project and look for any potential issues that may arise during the demolition and construction phases. > > Throughout the project they were very diligent in keeping any dirt and dust confined to the construction areas, taping off doorways and sweeping up at the end of each day. The entire team was great to work with, creating a good feeling for us. Any unforeseen issues that arose (throughout the project) requiring changes/modifications were handled professionally. > > The kitchen turned out beautifully, incorporating everything we wanted for it. We highly recommend R.B. Schwarz Inc. We are currently using them on a project and plan to use them for future projects as we continue to renovate our home. **Comment from R. B. Schwarz, Inc.:** > Thank you for the for the kind words and giving us a great project to work on. > Thanks Robert **★★★★★ — Robin M, March 2014** > R.B. Schwarz and his crew of professionals completely remodeled our master bath and upgraded the electrical panel and plumbing in our century home. > His work was second to none, his professionalism exemplary. He and his crew were very careful of our home and contents. As a designer I work with professional contractors all the time. I would not hesitate to recommend R.B. Schwarz for any project. He and his crew followed my design almost exactly and even when I wanted difficult modifications he complied. We are thrilled with our new bathroom and plan to have him continue on other projects. **Comment from R. B. Schwarz, Inc.:** > Robin, > Thank you for the project and the great design and materials to work with. Without your vision we could not have created such a beautiful bathroom ## Selected projects - [1935 Georgian House: first floor renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1935-georgian-house-first-floor-renovation-pj-vj~5526306) - Location: Shaker Heights, OH - Photos: 15 - Description: Our client longed for a home that was modern, masterfully crafted, and easy to entertain in. “We didn’t want to make it too modern where it wasn’t classic. And, we also didn’t want this kitchen to look like a museum.” she said. Our client stressed that the most important goal was to honor the house and its history. But they also asked for a complete overhaul. Their needs were very relevant for a modern family living in a historic home and included the following: - A kitchen and dining room that… - [100-year-old Home: Master Suite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/100-year-old-home-master-suite-pj-vj~2251398) - Location: Cleveland Heights, OH - Photos: 15 - Description: My client owns a brick colonial in the historic Cleveland Heights, Ohio. The house is more than one hundred years old. The home lacked a master bathroom and adequate closet space for a modern couple. My client asked me to transform a sitting room off the master bedroom into a master bathroom suite. The sitting room had many obstacles to overcome, including several windows which had to remain, and more than one entry into the room. The floors and ceiling were far from level. Before our constructi… - [1916 Colonial: Remodeled Kitchen and Butler's Pantry](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1916-colonial-remodeled-kitchen-and-butler-s-pantry-pj-vj~2444945) - Location: Cleveland Heights, OH - Photos: 17 - Description: The homeowner was motivated to remodel her galley kitchen because of design, restoration and layout issues. Aside from dated cabinets, a previous 1980s remodel had created awkward angles in the space, which needed to be removed to honor the wide galley kitchen. Also awkward was the back entrance, which was redesigned to incorporate the porch into the kitchen space, allowing for more room, more light and more cabinets. R.B. Schwarz Inc. created a beautiful kitchen with details such as custom arch… - [Historic Home: master suite remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-home-master-suite-remodel-pj-vj~5603306) - Location: Cleveland Heights, OH - Photos: 13 - Description: Before hiring us, our homeowners needed help. Two substantial DIY home projects that were underway had come to a grinding halt. Their current master bathroom was packed in a tiny gable and needed more than a remodel, it was begging for additional space. (And finding the right layout stumped our homeowners and other professionals whom they consulted.) Our clients wanted modern conveniences—including a whole house AC system—while maintaining a historically relevant remodel. Finally, they needed a… - [1919 Craftsman-style Media Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1919-craftsman-style-media-room-pj-vj~500615) - Location: Shaker Heights, OH - Photos: 7 - Description: This gracious Shaker Heights home, built in 1919, featured an extra first-floor room with a bay window that leaked. Originally an open-air porch, the room had been enclosed 20 to 30 years ago. It was heated with floor-mounted radiators and was cold and drafty in the winter. The homeowners wanted to remodel the space to make it into "a pleasant media room where we could sit for a cozy evening of TV viewing" in the winter as well as summer. An artistic couple, they described what they wanted, givi… - [1922 Dutch Colonial: Old Additions Bridged, Kitchen & Living Room Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1922-dutch-colonial-old-additions-bridged-kitchen-and-living-room-remodel-pj-vj~2244095) - Location: Shaker Heights, OH - Photos: 10 - Description: My client owns a 1922 Dutch Colonial home in Shaker Heights, Ohio. The rear of the house had two previous additions, (not handled by R.B. Schwarz, Inc). The first addition was a small breakfast room which created a cramped, L-shaped kitchen. The second addition was a family room. However, you could not enter the kitchen from the family room. The previous additions did not match the architectural style of the original house. My client wanted a large, open kitchen with room for an island and acces… - [Luxury Master Bath: Spa Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/luxury-master-bath-spa-retreat-pj-vj~829093) - Location: Gates Mills, OH - Photos: 11 - Description: My client living in a beautiful home asked for a master bathroom remodel with luxurious touches such as the linear ventless gas fireplace, stone tile feature wall, freestanding bathtub, steam shower with rainfall shower head and more! We were pleased to do custom cabinetry, carpentry and tile work. In the end, the client loved her beautiful master bath retreat. - [1930s Colonial: Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1930s-colonial-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~468050) - Location: Cleveland Heights, OH - Photos: 11 - Description: This small colonial house was built in 1930, with a kitchen that was in desperate need of remodeling. Our client is an avid cook and baker and the kitchen lacked counter space for baking, as well as making daily meals. The kitchen was last remodeled in the mid-1960s by the homeowner’s father. One of the homeowner's requirements was to get a modern kitchen within the existing 10' x 11' space. Previously, the only usable counter space was adjacent to the kitchen sink, an area no more than 4 square… - [Historic Home: Master Bath Remodel in Modern Black & White](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-home-master-bath-remodel-in-modern-black-and-white-pj-vj~432145) - Location: Cleveland Heights, OH - Photos: 9 - Description: The homeowner chose to keep some original pieces from her early 1900 home: leaded glass windows and the bathroom door. The white cabinetry with inset doors and drawers was custom built to fit the space. White subway tile may be trendy but it also borrows from the early 20th century. R. B. Schwarz's client loves her new black and white transitional master bathroom. - [White and Gold Chef's Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-and-gold-chef-s-kitchen-pj-vj~2286393) - Location: Shaker Heights, OH - Photos: 6 - Description: Our R.B. Schwarz Inc. team remodeled this kitchen (and the entire 1st floor) with luxurious details in mind from Calacatta marble countertops to custom handcrafted cabinets to luxury appliances. This homeowner's kitchen is both beautiful and functional for her busy, modern family. - [Two-Story Residential Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/two-story-residential-addition-pj-vj~427324) - Location: Chagrin Falls, OH - Photos: 19 - Description: R. B. Schwarz, Inc. was contracted to build a residential addition as well as a kitchen remodel. This two-story addition includes a master suite, outdoor living and storage. My clients have a small but beautiful home in the Village of Chagrin Falls. They love their home and neighborhood, but they were unhappy with their master bathroom. The former bathroom was narrow with one sink, a fiberglass shower stall and vinyl flooring. The only way to enlarge the bathroom was to move it into the old mast… - [Traditional Cleveland charm in whole house renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-cleveland-charm-in-whole-house-renovation-pj-vj~5964606) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 50 - Description: We transformed this 1930s Cleveland home into our client's dream home. It all began with the front porch project and moved into a whole house renovation from top to bottom, including a new roof, converted attic, HVAC system, PEX plumbing system, moldings, new paint, refinished floors, new tile, kitchen remodel, addition and enclosed sunroom. - [Carrera Marble Master Bath Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carrera-marble-master-bath-remodel-pj-vj~482308) - Location: Cleveland Heights, OH - Photos: 5 - Description: 1. White carrera honed Hex tile and subway tile are complimented by the polished carrera on the custom designed vanity with Kohler Sinks. 2. Thomas O’Brien Hicks pendants in Antique Nickel hang over the mirrors from Restoration Hardware. 3. The Custom mosaic Niche in the Shower is repeated on the opposite wall beside the Tresham Toilet by Kohler. 4. Faucets and Shower Hardware are the Grafton Collection from Restoration Hardware. 5. Walls are painted with Sherwin Williams Emerald Paint in SW6204… - [Finished Attic: Bonus Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/finished-attic-bonus-room-pj-vj~1511896) - Location: Cleveland Heights, OH - Photos: 9 - Description: R.B. Schwarz gutted the space, added HVAC, wired the electrical, built bookshelves from oak, and finished this attic space. Our craftsman hand cut each piece of wood for the rails on site. The mission oak makes quite a statement piece. Homeowner Jeff Scott designed the room and the mission-style rails for the stairwell. The family uses the extra space for a craft room. A Navajo rug (a special find from their travels) decorates the wall of the stairwell. - [Dutch Colonial Home: Kitchen, Family Room Remodel & Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dutch-colonial-home-kitchen-family-room-remodel-and-addition-pj-vj~1371953) - Location: Shaker Heights, OH - Photos: 10 - Description: My client owns a 1922 Dutch Colonial home in Shaker Heights, Ohio. The rear of the house had two previous additions, (not handled by R.B. Schwarz, Inc). The first addition was a small breakfast room which created a cramped, L-shaped kitchen. The second addition was a family room. However, you could not enter the kitchen from the family room. The previous additions did not match the architectural style of the original house. My client wanted a large, open kitchen with room for an island and acces… - [Family Room and Deck residential addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/family-room-and-deck-residential-addition-pj-vj~505072) - Location: Shaker Heights, OH - Photos: 18 - Description: My clients had a small galley kitchen that connected to a family room. They initially contacted me about expanding the kitchen into the existing family room. In order to remodel the kitchen, a new family room would have to be constructed. There was a deck and hot tub off of the existing kitchen. The deck was original to the 1980s house. My clients spend much time outdoors in the yard and on their deck. They loved their deck and hot tub, but their current deck and hot tub were in very bad shape.… - [Galley Kitchen: Tripled in Size](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/galley-kitchen-tripled-in-size-pj-vj~507515) - Location: Shaker Heights, OH - Photos: 18 - Description: This kitchen remodeling project evolved over two years. My client first contacted me after reading about one of my remodeling projects in which we relocated a kitchen into a living room. This gave them the idea of expanding their small galley kitchen into the current family room. To expand the kitchen we needed to build a new family room first. Completing the family room addition allowed us to proceed with the kitchen expansion. My client had always wanted a large kitchen with all the modern con… - [His/Her Bathrooms: Bath Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/his-her-bathrooms-bath-remodel-pj-vj~467042) - Location: Cleveland, OH - Photos: 9 - Description: R.B. Schwarz was hired to complete two bathroom remodels in this Pepper Pike house: the son's bathroom and the daughter's bathroom. Tubs were removed and large showers were designed in its place. Each bathroom has custom cabinets, granite counter tops, tile floors and shower, and new Marvin windows. - [1930s Galley Kitchen: Expanded to Family Size](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1930s-galley-kitchen-expanded-to-family-size-pj-vj~466855) - Location: Shaker Heights, OH - Photos: 14 - Description: R.B. Schwarz contractors managed the design, installation and complete overhaul of this kitchen remodel. The Shaker Heights home was built in 1930 with a tiny galley kitchen. They removed walls, brought the two rooms down to the studs and slabs to expand the kitchen footprint, knocked out exterior wall to make room for two more windows, and transformed the space into a family-friendly kitchen. - [Small Kitchen Project: Adding an Island](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-kitchen-project-adding-an-island-pj-vj~467110) - Location: Cleveland Heights, OH - Photos: 3 - Description: Kitchen island added independently by R.B. Schwarz Inc. contractors. They perfectly matched cabinetry style and color, counter tops, lighting and hardware. [See all 24 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/r-b-schwarz-inc-pfvwus-pf~1670050866) ## Ideabooks - [Mudrooms for the active family](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/39417444/list/mudrooms-for-the-active-family) — 6 ideas - [Black and White Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23012455/list/black-and-white-bathrooms) — 6 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/robertschwarz) ## Community Q&A **Q: Countertops** *(in Photo Questions)* What are these countertops made of ? A: Hi Mark, The counters you are looking at are a quarts product. I will check my records this week and let you know the manufacturer. Thanks for asking, Robert **Q: Can you tell me about the glass window treatments?** *(in Photo Questions)* Thinking about something like this for a powder room in our 1925 Tudor home A: Hi Janeen, this bathroom is in a home built in about 1916. The leaded glass you are looking is are antique panels the home owner has collected. They have hung panels in many windows in the house. Thanks for your interest,Robert **Q: This is a beautiful chimney. Does it connect to a fireplace, stove,** *(in Photo Questions)* Or to a gas insert A: The chimney connects to an outdoor fireplace on the deck. I have the photos of the fireplace and deck also posted on here on Houzz. Thank you for asking, Robert **Q: Can you tell me the paint color on the walls? Thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi I am not sure of the specific color. But I will check with my designer and get back to you soon . We do use sherwin willams paint almost exclusively. Thanks For asking, I will get back to you soon. Thanks Robert **Q: What are the dimensions of the shower? Dimensions of the bathroom?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi Lisa, the bathroom about 7'x9'. The shower stall is about 40"x42". This was a tough bathroom to do. We took the orignal 100 year old hinged doors and installed them in pocket door frames to save space. Good luck with your project. Thanks for asking, Robert **Q: Is the hardie board arctic white?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi Freya, thank you for your question. This hardie board was custom painted on site. You can buy it prefinished in white/arctic white. Thanks, Robert --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-20.*