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# Macaluso Custom Design

Original Houzz profile: [Macaluso Custom Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/macaluso-custom-design-pfvwus-pf~1737332452)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Painters
- **Location:** Gladstone, MO
- **Serves:** The Kansas City Metro area. We will travel outside Kansas City to vacation homes/ second homes!
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2016–2019), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 100 Ideabook Saves

We apply faux finishing, decorative painting, authentic Italian plasters, murals and specialty finishes to cabinets, walls, vanities, columns, hand railings, furniture, trim, ceiling, fireplace mantles, counter tops and back splashes.

Are you looking to set your home apart from every other house on your block? Are you looking to update the piece of furniture or cabinets in your kitchen? Are you getting ready to put your house on the market and are looking to update some of the features in your home to help it sell faster and for a higher price? Do you have wallpaper in a room that you dislike and are desperate to replace it? Choose to have your:
\*Walls
\*Kitchen and bathroom cabinets
\*Ceiling
\*Fireplace mantle and
\*Furniture skillfully faux painted!

Each project is a custom-designed chosen finish and technique created for individual clients based on their expressed desires and personalities. Faux painting can warm a room and create a more inviting feel. Faux painting and faux finishing cabinets is an excellent choice for cabinets that have been well-maintained but have an outdated look. Refinishing cabinets will update your kitchen instantly.

### Services Provided

- We use a variety of techniques and colors chosen by the homeowners and apply decorative faux finishing to: -Cabinets -Walls -Vanities -Columns -Hand Railings -Furniture -Trim -Ceiling -Fireplace Mantles -Counter tops -Back Splashes -and More!

### Areas Served

- The Kansas City Metro area. We will travel outside Kansas City to vacation homes/ second homes!

### Typical Job Cost

Fees are based on number of cabinets and technique chosen. Technique determines steps needed for completion. Call for estimate.

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Macaluso Custom Design |
| Address | Gladstone, Missouri 64118, United States |
| Phone | (816) 716-7905 |
| Website | http://www.macalusocustomdesign.com/ |
| Followers on Houzz | 134 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/walls.by.macaluso
- X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/FauxIsFabulous
- Blog — http://www.macalusocustomdesign.com/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Macaluso Custom Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/macaluso-custom-design-pfvwus-pf~1737332452)
- **Website:** http://www.macalusocustomdesign.com/
- **Phone:** (816) 716-7905

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2016–2019), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 5 reviews**

### All 5 reviews

**★★★★★ — Cathe Lusignan, March 2018**

> Brenda did an excellent job painting our kitchen and laundry room cabinets.  They were in bad shape and she revitalized the space with a cool grey finish.  So happy with her work!

**★★★★★ — Joe Wellington, Dec. 2016**

> Was referred to Brenda by a competitor.  She gave me an estimate and worked up a design plan.  She worked with us to get it just as we wanted.  The work began and was completed ahead of schedule.  She did a great job of taping off the untreated areas, cleaned up before she left and communicated with me regularly.  The work was amazing.  We could not be happier and it looks great.  I would HIGHLY recommend her for any remodel you might be considering.

**★★★★★ — exercise4health, April 2015**

> Brenda Macaluso is not only a talented artist she is a delightful trustworthy person as well.  She turned my 70's kitchen into a cheerful place to cook and entertain in.  My dark boring cabinets were refinished and now look like I had new ones installed.  She also texturized my walls that add warmth to my kitchen.   I highly recommend her!

**★★★★★ — dmussori, April 2015**

> Macaluso Custom Design completed several projects in our kitchen / living spaces. The wood beams in our gazebo dining area were transformed from a dated orange stain to a custom grey taupe painted finish which coordinates beautifully with my remodeled kitchen. I had the same custom finish applied to a kitchen window and fireplace mantel surround in my living area. I am so pleased with their work that I am currently having them do a "greige"finish on my dining chairs as well. This company is professional, creative, and a pleasure to work with.  I will continue to work with them on future projects!

**★★★★★ — Nickie Harris Gibbs, Jan. 2015**

> Feeling our one-year-old house needed a little design help, I reached out to Brenda to spruce up our bland walls in three areas of the home. Our once boring entry way has transformed into a grand entrance. A blank wall in the great room now looks like a piece of artwork. And, the main focal point in the master bedroom now has a very fluid, calming finish that adds character to the room.
> The Macalusos are not only complete experts in their field, but they are so easy to work with. Their communication has been top-notch, their work ethic is awesome, and the finished products are stunning.
> I am extremely pleased with the entire process - from our first consultation to the end design!

**Comment from Macaluso Custom Design:**

> Nickie,
> We are so thankful for such a wonderful review!  We are happy you love the finishes we did in your home.  You were great to work with and hope you call us again for future rooms!  Thanks again!

## Selected projects

- [Refinished and updated Cabinets with a Fine Art Furniture Finish. These are not](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/refinished-and-updated-cabinets-with-a-fine-art-furniture-finish-these-are-not-pj-vj~7657079)
  - Location: Parkville, Missouri
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: The original finish needed updating and consistency.
- [Kitchen Cabinets](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-cabinets-pj-vj~827514)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: Updated kitchen cabinets. These cabinets use to be golden Oak and outdated. Now, they have an eclectic feel, which is what the homeowners wanted. Cream Cabinets with Chocolate glaze, deep brown, almost black, Kitchen Island.
- [Total Main Floor Makeover!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/total-main-floor-makeover-pj-vj~827503)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Golden Oak transformation. These cabinets are now very rich and elegant. Walls are finished in a stone texture and glazed to give the large room a warm and inviting appeal.
- [Walls and Wall Art- Faux Finishing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/walls-and-wall-art-faux-finishing-pj-vj~827542)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 15
  - Description: Don't just paint your walls create a work of art with them. These walls were created with the client in mind. Decide to create a focal point, have them blend in or hold other works of art. Your walls are a blank canvas, fill them with colors you love!
- [Fireplace Mantle- Faux Finish](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fireplace-mantle-faux-finish-pj-vj~827561)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Turn your freplace mantle into a showpiece with faux finishing. Match the fireplace to other existing pieces or choose to make it stand out as a piece on its own.

[See all 5 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/macaluso-custom-design-pfvwus-pf~1737332452)

## Ideabooks

- [The New Faux...](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34567092/list/the-new-faux) — 8 ideas

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

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*