--- title: "Sarah Dane-Brown Designs — Kitchen & Bath Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/sarah-dane-brown-designs-pfvwus-pf~1991717460 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1991717460.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Sarah Dane-Brown Designs" category: ["Kitchen & Bath Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/bab34a110ea9b7ee_0975-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Atascadero, California 93422, United States" phone: "(860) 227-5421" website: https://www.danebrowndesign.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 4 last_updated: 2026-11-11 --- # Sarah Dane-Brown Designs Original Houzz profile: [Sarah Dane-Brown Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/sarah-dane-brown-designs-pfvwus-pf~1991717460) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers - **Location:** Atascadero, CA - **Serves:** Paso Robles, Atascadero, Templeton, Los Angeles county, San luis Obispo county, Ventura county - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2021–2025), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Locally owned - Woman owned Decades of experience designing great spaces for homeowners is what Sarah brings to each project. Sarah is an expert in combining showroom-quality aesthetics with supreme functionality. From East Coast to West Coast, from Hollywood productions to neighborhood construction, Sarah has spent a lifetime fusing art, design, and function to create memorable results. Learn her story, then let her help you make your home's next incarnation its best. ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Custom Cabinets - Bathroom Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Bathroom Vanities - 3D Rendering - Custom Countertops - Home Additions - Custom Pantries - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Floor Plans - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Pantry Design - Custom Walk-in Closets - Sustainable Design - Basement Design - Drafting - Handicap-Accessible Design - Wine Cellar Design - Green Building - Custom Cabinet Doors ### Areas Served - Paso Robles - Atascadero - Templeton - Los Angeles county - San luis Obispo county - Ventura county ### Typical Job Cost $10,000 - 100,000 Design, cabinets, counters, etc. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Sarah Dane-Brown Designs | | Address | Atascadero, California 93422, United States | | Phone | (860) 227-5421 | | Website | https://www.danebrowndesign.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 4 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Sarah Dane-Brown Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/sarah-dane-brown-designs-pfvwus-pf~1991717460) - **Website:** https://www.danebrowndesign.com/ - **Phone:** (860) 227-5421 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2021–2025), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 5.0 ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — Chuck Moreland, July 2026** > Sarah was introduced to us through Dane Landrith Cusdom Builders. Two of the best professionals I was gifted to work with. Sarah is FABULOUS! Experience, knowledge, and style are just the beginning. Sarah has a gifted eye and perspective. She listens to ideas and runs with them. Her contacts are numerous and referrals have been spot on. Sarah tirelessly works to bring samples and or go to showrooms. We are proud to say that Sarah is family **Comment from Sarah Dane-Brown Designs:** > Oh Chuck. You touch my heart. What a delight to have met you, Julie and the boss, Gabriel. Thank you for this review. What a gift. You guys are, indeed, family. **★★★★★ — hongz, Jan. 2025** > Sarah helped me re-design my kitchen, guest bathroom, and primary bathroom and I could not be more pleased with the results. This was my first renovation project and I am beyond grateful and lucky that I had Sarah to help guide me through the entire process - all while I was still living in a different city no less. She has a keen eye for design (she's an amazing artist herself) and can work within a diverse range of styles with ease. I had a general idea of the overall design I wanted to go with (contemporary with Scandinavian influences) and Sarah was able to help me beautifully fine tune and execute the plans. She is a warm and genuine person and I appreciated how collaborative and patient she was. I never felt pressured to make a quick decision on anything and she was always available to talk me through any questions I had and offered creative suggestions or solutions whenever the project plans needed to slightly pivot. I cannot say enough good things about Sarah! Just trust that you will be in very good hands when you work with Sarah on your renovation project! **★★★★★ — Zinah Hong, Jan. 2024** > Sarah helped me re-design my kitchen, guest bathroom, and primary bathroom and I could not be more pleased with the results. This was my first renovation project and I am beyond grateful and lucky that I had Sarah to help guide me through the entire process - all while I was still living in a different city no less. She has a keen eye for design (she's an amazing artist herself) and can work within a diverse range of styles with ease. I had a general idea of the overall design I wanted to go with (contemporary with Scandinavian influences) and Sarah was able to help me beautifully fine tune and execute the plans. She is a warm and genuine person and I appreciated how collaborative and patient she was. I never felt pressured to make a quick decision on anything and she was always available to talk me through any questions I had and offered creative suggestions or solutions whenever the project plans needed to slightly pivot. I cannot say enough good things about Sarah! Just trust that you will be in very good hands when you work with Sarah on your renovation project! **Comment from Sarah Dane-Brown Designs:** > Thank you Zinah!! You are the type of person that makes it all worthwhile. I loved working with you and getting to know you. You're a great designer too!! Love, Sarah **★★★★★ — Theresa Kaiser, Nov. 2020** > We wanted to remodel our kitchen since it had been refurbished 25 years ago. Since I had sub-contractors I had worked with in the past, I wanted to be my own General Contractor. What we did need was a designer. We knew we wanted to move a wall to make the space larger and to take the stove out of the center of the kitchen. I researched designers and called Sarah. She was fantastic! As our home was built in 1974, we knew there would be some challenges. Sarah did all the measurements and I appreciated her detail and precision. We could tell she’s done this many, many, times. She suggested a new company for cabinets she was working with. Her first design included a banquette. Little did she know that I love banquettes! After modestly tweaking the design we ordered the cabinets from Merit. Sarah guided me through the whole project including suggestions of where to purchase appliances. She worked with my carpenter, electrician, countertop fabricator and plumber. Sarah ordered sample cabinet doors and drawers as we chose two different finishes on the top and bottom. She suggested and ordered all the hardware to complete our beautiful new kitchen. We are so thankful for her design, counsel and support throughout the whole project. We highly recommend Sarah Dane-Brown for your next remodel project! **★★★★★ — Maria Hodges, May 2020** > I highly recommend Sarah! Her guidance and expertise were invaluable in our kitchen remodel. She worked tirelessly with us both in-person and remotely as the property is hours from our home. Her years of experience are apparent in her knowledge, business contacts and wonderful taste in design. She listened to our vision for the project and, based on our tastes, her suggested selections were perfect! I look forward to working with her again on future projects. **★★★★★ — Ed Myers, May 2020** > Sara Dane-Brown Designs is very good at designing and assisting the customer in the process of design. She stays in communication with her clients as well as her contractors to keep the project moving forward. She's very good about scheduling in advance as well as making sure materials are available. As is the case in most kitchen and bath remodels things are constantly changing, it is a tremendous help to me as a general contractor to know whats going on at all times. I would say one of Sara's biggest assets are her communication skills. **Comment from Sarah Dane-Brown Designs:** > Thanks Ed. You too are a great communicator and always available in a short amount of time. So valuable to everyone involved! ## Selected projects - [Paso perfect](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paso-perfect-pj-vj~7593100) - Location: Paso Robles, CA - Photos: 5 - [Let's build a house during covid](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/let-s-build-a-house-during-covid-pj-vj~7593172) - Location: Paso Robles, CA - Photos: 4 - [Out with the old](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/out-with-the-old-pj-vj~7581961) - Location: Morro Bay, CA - Photos: 8 - [Western Western Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/western-western-master-bath-pj-vj~7354423) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Clean and Simple](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clean-and-simple-pj-vj~7145150) - Location: Baywood-Los Osos, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: A functional and bright open concept kitchen for a busy young family. - [Seaside Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seaside-condo-pj-vj~7145137) - Location: Cayucos, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: Charming little kitchen brings the ocean vibes inside! \*This condo renovation is a work in progress, better photos to come but we love this space so much we couldn't help but share! - [Cape Update](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cape-update-pj-vj~6173183) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: We said goodbye to a wall that separated the kitchen and dining room, each of which were too small, and said hello to this 10' island! - [The Ultimate Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-ultimate-kitchen-pj-vj~6170154) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: A coffee bar, a custom island, beautiful appliances, a place for everything. And that ceiling... what more could you want? - [Luxurious In-home Spa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/luxurious-in-home-spa-pj-vj~6173050) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: Why go to a spa when you can build one in your own home? - [Vermont Redo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vermont-redo-pj-vj~6173180) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: A pair of academics wanted to showcase their love of books with this custom island. The farmhouse kitchen was opened up to accommodate the whole family. - [Light and Bright](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/light-and-bright-pj-vj~6173184) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Sophisticated clients from abroad wanted to update their space to mimic their European style. - [Pismo Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pismo-condo-pj-vj~6180713) - Location: Pismo Beach, CA - Photos: 1 - Description: An adorable Pismo condo suffered water damage and had to be completely re-done. It came out much more user friendly and delighted the homeowner. - [Seaside Wonder](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seaside-wonder-pj-vj~6173194) - Location: Branford, CT - Photos: 10 - Description: Many seaside cottages are made of scrap lumber and look like rabbit warrens before a remodel turns them into glorious houses. Such was the case with Glenda's house, which is why she was compelled to hold up the "before" picture in the second photo. She was so pleased it became the neighborhood party house, with the most beautiful view of the water from 2 sides. - [Walls Come Tumbling Down](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/walls-come-tumbling-down-pj-vj~6173189) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: A contemporary beauty needed opening up to view nature from all sides! - [Of Like Minds](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/of-like-minds-pj-vj~6449556) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: A talented artist and wonderful spirit working from home together through the worst of COVID. Sarah helped them create a space which fulfills several purposes. - [Kitchen Transition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-transition-pj-vj~6537190) - Location: Atascadero, CA - Photos: 13 - Description: This client was in need of a designer. Sarah came in to make the space flow properly from inside out. - [Disaster to Master!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/disaster-to-master-pj-vj~6547046) - Location: Templeton, CA - Photos: 16 - Description: A flood precipitated the first bathroom which morphed into the whole house! - [Kitchens Featuring Merit Cabinets](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchens-featuring-merit-cabinets-pj-vj~6187651) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 12 - Description: Sarah is a proud distributor of Merit Cabinets, Canada's premiere frameless (European) line of beautifully built and finished cabinetry at a competitive price. [See all 18 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/sarah-dane-brown-designs-pfvwus-pf~1991717460) ## Ideabooks - [My ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/124208757/list/my-ideas) — 5 ideas - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/124208756/list/wish-list) — 11 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/webuser-122527324) ## Community Q&A **Q: what motivated the ceiling design?** *(in Photo Questions)* Was their a structural item to hide or was it just design? A: Nope. Just an accent **Q: Beatiful kitchen. What cabinet hardware did you install?** *(in Photo Questions)* I like the different types of hardware (cups, knobs, handles) and style. Would love to use same in my kitchen remodel. A: Almost any line of hardware can provide these; top knob, richelieu, amerock, etc. They always look nice. I agree. **Q: I love the barstools. who makes these?** *(in Photo Questions)* Thanks! A: She found them on overstock, about 5 years ago. Don't remember who made them but try lamps plus or wayfair. **Q: Pretty island--** *(in Photo Questions)* what is the countertop for the island? Also the perimeter counter? A: It was carrera. She's from Italy and loves real marble. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-11.*