--- title: "Sarah Kraus Bartelson - S&W Kitchens — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/sarah-kraus-bartelson-sandw-kitchens-pfvwus-pf~2080687293 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2080687293.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Sarah Kraus Bartelson - S&W Kitchens" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/0f73c2fe01352fde_4676-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "461 E. SR 436, Longwood, Florida 32750, United States" latitude: 28.712 longitude: -81.3552 phone: "(407) 478-7680" website: http://www.sandwkitchens.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 37 best_of_houzz_awards: 10 followers: 45 last_updated: 2026-09-08 --- # Sarah Kraus Bartelson - S&W Kitchens Original Houzz profile: [Sarah Kraus Bartelson - S&W Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/sarah-kraus-bartelson-sandw-kitchens-pfvwus-pf~2080687293) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Longwood, FL - **Serves:** Orlando, Alafaya, Sanford, Apopka, Altamonte Springs, Oviedo, Winter Springs, Winter Park, Casselberry, Wekiwa Springs, Maitland, Lake Mary, Longwood, Goldenrod, Union Park, Fern Park, South Apopka, Heathrow, Wekiva Springs - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (37 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2018–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Industry Research - Barometer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Sarah is owner of She Designs He Builds LLC and works as a Designer at S&W Kitchens; a one stop shop for your home renovations, we are the General Building Contractor with state licensed, insured & Ask the Seal approved construction team whom we work close with and use only the best products. With S&W Kitchens we provide you with Design services, product selection & project management. We are a family owned company since 1977 with 6 showrooms and a passion to create beautiful spaces for years to come! S&W Kitchens is the \#1 Kitchen Remodeling Contractor in Florida https://www.homebuilderdigest.com/the-best-kitchen-remodeling-contractors-in-florida/ With both a B.A.S. in Interior Design and a Technical Certificate in kitchen and bath, Sarah brings a great deal of knowledge & experience to S&W Kitchens. She has the technological skills to portray her designs to clients and the customer service experience to uphold our high standards. Sarah has always had a drive to succeed. She supplemented her strong educational background by working in the industry while still in school. She took the initiative and worked as a free-lance designer, taking on residential projects and turning houses into homes. She is a member of the NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association) which helps her keep up with the upcoming trends and while she loves all the various styles, her favorites are transitional, eclectic, and contemporary design. Sarah has a keen eye to create spaces that are unexpected and timeless. Sarah’s goal in design is to ensure clients have a happy, healthy and aesthetic space to enjoy for years! She likes to Design "Green" and use sustainable products while being cautious of the environment while remodeling spaces. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, 3 kids, family and friends, her church community, being at the beach, yoga, & traveling! Sarah volunteers her time at the Children's Home Society in Central Florida. Sarah was featured in Kitchen & Bath Design News Magazine 8/19 Gold winner for Master Bathroom https://www.kitchenbathdesign.com/best-master-bathroom-50000-100000/ Bronze winner for Specialty Project https://www.kitchenbathdesign.com/best-specialty-project/ ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Kitchen Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - 3D Rendering - Project Management - Flooring Installation - Floor Plans - Universal Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Laundry Room Design - Sustainable Design - Porch Design & Construction - Sunroom Design & Construction - Space Planning - Lighting Design - Mudroom Design - Drafting - Structural Engineering - Wood Floor Installation - Laminate Flooring Installation - Lighting Installation - Construction Drawings - Custom Cabinets - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Orlando - Alafaya - Sanford - Apopka - Altamonte Springs - Oviedo - Winter Springs - Winter Park - Casselberry - Wekiwa Springs - Maitland - Lake Mary - Longwood - Goldenrod - Union Park - Fern Park - South Apopka - Heathrow - Wekiva Springs ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Sarah Kraus Bartelson - S&W Kitchens | | Address | 461 E. SR 436, Longwood, Florida 32750, United States | | Phone | (407) 478-7680 | | Website | http://www.sandwkitchens.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 45 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Sarah Kraus Bartelson - S&W Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/sarah-kraus-bartelson-sandw-kitchens-pfvwus-pf~2080687293) - **Website:** http://www.sandwkitchens.com/ - **Phone:** (407) 478-7680 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of the Best Winner - 2017 1st, 2018 1st & 2nd, 2019 1st & 2nd x2, 2020 1st & 2nd x2, 2021 1st 2nd & 3rd, 2022 2nd, 3rd - Qualified Remodeler Master Design Winner 2017, 2019, 2020 x2 - KBDN Gold & Bronze 2019 - Chrysalis Reginal Winner 2020, 2021 - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2018–2026), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [National Kitchen & Bath Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-kitchen-and-bath-association-pfvwus-pf~1351084655) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 37 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 49.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 49.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — HU-378371460, April 2026** > Sarah took us from planning on paper, choosing products, flawless construction, and a final perfect and timely install on our beautiful and functional kitchen island! The entire process was delightful and we heartily select a 5 star review for her! Everyone along the way in the process was committed to doing a wonderful job! We are delighted!! Carol & Ralph Hadley **★★★★★ — HU-618326243, March 2026** > Sarah was our project designer and handled the product services. She did an outstanding job designing with great attention to detail and wonderful ideas. Sarah kept us updated throughout the project and is an absolute pleasure to work with!!! **★★★★★ — Ken Monday, Nov. 2025** > Working with S&W kitchens has been an excellent experience. We use them for multiple projects a month and everything goes smoothly. It all starts with Sarah, everything is measured perfectly, shipping is always on time and the product arrives in perfect condition. Sarah is very knowledgeable and great to work with! > Ken Monday > The Mayflower of Winter Park **★★★★★ — HU-125017321, July 2024** > After having my Kitchen and Master bathroom remodeled by S&W a few years ago, I requested the same designer, Sarah, help me with my guest bathroom recently. I had several specific requests and both Sarah and Chris went out of their way to meet my requirements. I am very pleased with the finished project and was very satisfied with the team that did the work. I would highly recommend my designer, Sarah, to anyone wishing to do some remodeling. She saw my vision, added to it and made my finished project wonderful! **Comment from Sarah Kraus Bartelson - S&W Kitchens:** > Thank you for your kind review! We strive to meet our clients requests and do the best we can. It was a pleasure working with you again! **★★★★★ — Caitlyn, Aug. 2023** > We have been so impressed with the work done by Sarah at S&W Kitchens! We had our office designed for maximizing storage while keeping a sleek look and they absolutely delivered! They worked hard with us on the design and really put thought into all the details. They were incredibly thorough during install and made sure everything was perfect. It’s now our favorite part of our house! We will certainly choose them for more house upgrades. **★★★★★ — RHBj Consulting, Aug. 2023** > Looking for a kitchen designer? STOP - you’ve found the best! We tried 3 designers before we got to S&W and we’re so glad we did. Working with a company that (1) has such a great reputation (we checked with people in the industry - not just online reviews), (2) buying power which includes getting highly skilled craftsmen, (3) an in-person showroom where you can see products not just view online, (4) a kitchen project book where your personal products/charges/timelines are detailed for you and the S&W team, (5) and last but not least whatsoever - Sarah Bartelson Kraus as our dedicated kitchen designer!! MANY internal/external workers told us how fortunate we were to be working with Sarah and we quickly found out why. It’s rare to find such a professional with such a creative flair, while also demonstrating exceptional project management attention to detail. Needless to say, we could not be happier with the outcome of our floor to ceiling kitchen renovation in our 1928 home. Stop looking, you’ve truly found the answer to your kitchen renovation needs. **★★★★★ — dhygienist73, March 2023** > Sarah is an amazing designer! We had a master bathroom that needed remodeling. She did an excellent job of giving us a beautiful, more spacious bath. Loved working with her on our project! **Comment from Sarah Kraus Bartelson - S&W Kitchens:** > Thank you very much for your review/feedback! I'm so happy you both loved working with me as I too loved working with you!! **★★★★★ — Rachel Miller, Jan. 2023** > I had Sarah return to do a second bathroom project in my home (first was 7 years ago). After such a great experience, there was no questioning having Sarah return. Again, she was fantastic from start to finish. > I now have my dream Boho Master Bathroom and she will always my number one for any home updates. > Thank you Sarah! **★★★★★ — Mike Levine, Jan. 2023** > From the day we purchased our home in 2007 we knew eventually the day would come that we could make it our own and that day finally came a year ago...We went with a broad scale of work that involved taking walls down and reinventing the look of our home and working with Sarah Kraus & S&W Kitchens was exactly what we needed to make our dream makeover come true. Sarah did an awesome job listening to our wants and needs and helped us create what really became a dream kitchen in my eyes. She was able to keep us grounded in choosing materials that would create a timeless style yet helped us achieve a look we could be proud of. > From her vision of our kitchen to her responsiveness in times of need, all while having a baby at the same time! I really loved everything about working with Sarah Kraus. The Demo crew was also amazing in how meticulous they were in keeping our home clean while they were taking walls out and pulling up tile. They protected our existing tile floors well and each day ended with a mop and taped off areas where we shouldn't go. The final outcome was worth every penny and I appreciate S&W's interest in making sure we were 100% happy and creating a punch list that was completed before final inspection. If I had a critique of negativity it would simply be our timing in starting a big project at a time when most businesses were struggling to get good skilled trades to help. Thanks again for all your efforts Sarah, we really love our new home! **Comment from Sarah Kraus Bartelson - S&W Kitchens:** > Mike, thank you for sharing your experience working with me as your kitchen Designer. I appreciate you trusting in me to make your house a more functional and beautiful space to enjoy for many years to come! **★★★★★ — Christy, May 2022** > We chose S&W Kitchens to renovate our guest bathroom. This extremely small bath had all original fixtures dating back 34 years. We began the process in October 2021 by visiting the Longwood design center. Later we called to schedule an estimate and they paired us with Sarah. From start to finish on this project Sarah has been amazing. Since this was our first remodel she walked us through the entire process never hesitating to answer all our questions. > > She never tried to persuade us in any one direction on colors, tile or fixture selection. Being new to this process we would ask for her design opinion and she was always honest and upfront about each item. Sarah corresponded with us on multiple occasions throughout the life of this renovation to ensure all was going as planned and to inquire about any of our questions, comments or concerns. > > Our renovation took three months from the start of construction. In all, a total of 35 days from the first home visit to the last walk-thru. We are so extremely pleased with all the quality work which has been done throughout the course of the project. We have a beautiful guest bathroom to enjoy for years to come. > > Sarah was our rockstar! She is so kind, patient and puts the client first. She is easy to talk to and discuss ideas and appears to really enjoy her work. We will definitely request Sarah for our next renovation. **Comment from Sarah Kraus Bartelson - S&W Kitchens:** > Christy, thank you for your thoughtful review! It was lovely working with you, I appreciate your kind words and look forward to working with you again for any future projects! **★★★★★ — brendagoodwin32, May 2022** > We recently finished our master bathroom remodel with Sarah Kraus, and now we're starting on the guest bathroom. Sarah was fabulous! In addition to her detailed design work, Sarah was patient, kind and responsive to emails and phone calls. Best of all, she was an advocate for us when we had workmanship questions or concerns. That's the primary reason we chose to work with her again. **Comment from Sarah Kraus Bartelson - S&W Kitchens:** > Thank you so much Brenda, your master bathroom turned out better than I imagined, it's so classic and timeless. Thank you for choosing us again for your guest bath remodel! **★★★★★ — sydkatz, Dec. 2021** > Sarah did an excellent job designing kitchen renovation. We have a small kitchen that was not in the best shape and we were really looking for design solutions to create more useable space without changing the footprint of the kitchen. Sarah was our designer and really listened to what we wanted and did a excellent job designing our new kitchen. She also provided us with many options within our budget so we could get something that fit our aesthetic without breaking the bank. **Comment from Sarah Kraus Bartelson - S&W Kitchens:** > Thank you so much Sydney! I love the way your kitchen turned out, especially the combination of colors! ## Selected projects - [Pretty in Pink Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pretty-in-pink-bathroom-pj-vj~7731723) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Eclectic Modern Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eclectic-modern-kitchen-pj-vj~7731699) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - [Luxury meets Contemporary Primary Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/luxury-meets-contemporary-primary-bath-pj-vj~7731627) - Location: Maitland, FL - Photos: 14 - [Classy Minimalist Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classy-minimalist-kitchen-pj-vj~7731569) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - Description: We updated this kitchen from dark to bright adding a proper island and pantry and transformed the space into a functional island and pantry bar/storage as well as installed new flooring, tops and full height splash and installed a hood over the range. - [Bold Home Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bold-home-office-pj-vj~7308548) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Vintage meets Industrial - Guest Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vintage-meets-industrial-guest-bath-pj-vj~6023812) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - [Transitional Farmhouse Laundry Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-farmhouse-laundry-room-pj-vj~7185904) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Classic Contemporary Guest Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-contemporary-guest-bathroom-pj-vj~7179626) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: Guest bathroom remodel.... from beige to classic black and white. - [Look of Marble Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/look-of-marble-master-bath-pj-vj~7176428) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Beach side Kitchen and Guest Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-side-kitchen-and-guest-bathroom-pj-vj~7176400) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - [Open Concept Modern Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/open-concept-modern-kitchen-pj-vj~7113051) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - Description: From a closed in cramped kitchen to an open concept great room, updated, family friendly and functional! - [Boho Master Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boho-master-bathroom-pj-vj~7111821) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - [Classic Contemporary Master Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-contemporary-master-bathroom-pj-vj~6899315) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - [Outdoor Kitchen Update](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-kitchen-update-pj-vj~6864157) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Classic Modern Master Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-modern-master-bathroom-pj-vj~6864150) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Young & Cool Guest Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/young-and-cool-guest-bathroom-pj-vj~6864123) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Modern Blues Master Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-blues-master-bathroom-pj-vj~6864079) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Southern Traditional Outdoor Kitchen/Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/southern-traditional-outdoor-kitchen-addition-pj-vj~6864067) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - [Simple & Bold Master Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/simple-and-bold-master-bathroom-pj-vj~6655028) - Location: Orlando, FL - Photos: 12 - [Simple Transitional Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/simple-transitional-kitchen-pj-vj~6655009) - Location: Orlando, FL - Photos: 21 [See all 52 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/sarah-kraus-bartelson-sandw-kitchens-pfvwus-pf~2080687293) ## Ideabooks - [Traditional - Hill MB](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/185075067/list/traditional-hill-mb) — 10 ideas - [Bathroom Of The Week](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/166578444/list/bathroom-of-the-week) — 16 ideas - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/86631288/list/wish-list) — 13 ideas - [Featured on Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/166580976/list/featured-on-houzz) — 2 ideas - [Bathroom Top Ten For Tweens And Teens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/157612812/list/bathroom-top-ten-for-tweens-and-teens) — 1 idea - [Blue/Teal Bohemian Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/154591213/list/blue-teal-bohemian-bathroom) — 3 ideas - [Ackerman Master Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/121686930/list/ackerman-master-bathroom) — 4 ideas - [Bathroom of the Week!](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/136211075/list/bathroom-of-the-week) — 1 idea - [Bollhofer Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/121463458/list/bollhofer-kitchen) — 20 ideas - [Wine Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/86131845/list/wine-room) — 8 ideas - [Jackman Master bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/84188255/list/jackman-master-bath) — 4 ideas - [Machado Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/84184198/list/machado-master-bath) — 4 ideas - [Outdoor Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/84195743/list/outdoor-spaces) — 1 idea - [Contemporary Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/59181546/list/contemporary-bathrooms) — 3 ideas - [Contemporary Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56110464/list/contemporary-kitchens) — 6 ideas - [Asian - Moot](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/78164518/list/asian-moot) — 9 ideas - [Transitional Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/59111839/list/transitional-kitchens) — 3 ideas - [Hernandez Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75864048/list/hernandez-master-bath) — 9 ideas - [Shari](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68436377/list/shari) — 16 ideas [See all 19 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/sarah-kraus4913) ## Community Q&A **Q: Whats the name of the tile on the floor and where can it be viewed/pur** *(in Photo Questions)* Looking for tile same/similar to this floor tile for master bath redo. A: I believe it’s from Happy Floors. **Q: what is the name of the quartz on counter top** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The name of this quartz counter top is Coarse Marphil by Zodiaq **Q: Can I get a sample?** *(in Product Questions)* A: I would like a sample as well for my client. He is interested in Blue Bahia tops but one slap is not enough for his 5" backsplash. I'm thinking this would work for his backsplash. Is the sheet trimmable? --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-08.*