--- title: "BPL Design Group — Kitchen & Bath Remodelers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/bpl-design-group-pfvwus-pf~2083543329 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2083543329.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "BPL Design Group" category: ["Kitchen & Bath Remodelers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/8dc3c8d30b311166_1923-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "102 Leila St, Allegheny, Pennsylvania 15905, United States" latitude: 40.3072 longitude: -78.943 phone: "(724) 640-8004" website: http://bpldesigngroup.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 50 best_of_houzz_awards: 8 followers: 23 last_updated: 2026-09-16 --- # BPL Design Group Original Houzz profile: [BPL Design Group](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/bpl-design-group-pfvwus-pf~2083543329) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Remodelers - **Location:** Allegheny, PA - **Serves:** Silver Spring, Columbia, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore, Bethesda, Ellicott City, Gaithersburg, Gibson Island, Glen Burnie, Howard County, Kensington, Montgomery County, Odenton, Parole, Pasadena, Rockville, Severn, Severna Park, South Kensimgton - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (50 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2019–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Woman owned - 25 years in business BPL Design Group was founded by Carmen Quartararo over 25 years ago. BPL is a full service firm specializing in residential home remodeling, general contracting, interior design, kitchen/bath re-modeling/installation services, project management, estate management services, custom draperies, pillows and bed linens, color consultations, furniture/art and product selections. No project is too small nor too big!!! Carmen is a nationally recognized designer that has been published both in the US and abroad, is a featured Designer in six National Showcase House Events and has made featured appearances on both television and radio. Let BPL Design Group and their dedicated Team of professionals create all of your home interior dreams. We are here to serve you!!! ### Services Provided - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Remodeling - Cabinet Installation - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Countertop Installation - Flooring Installation - Tile Installation - Custom Countertops - Project Management - Shower Installation - Custom Pantries - Backsplash Installation - Custom Walk-in Closets - Bathtub Installation - Laminate Flooring Installation - Vanity Installation - Handicap-Accessible Design - Bathroom Design - Kitchen Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Custom Blinds & Shades - Custom Bookcases - Custom Built-ins - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Furniture - Dining Room Design - Entry Design - Furniture Selection - Interior Design - Living Room Design ### Areas Served - Silver Spring - Columbia - Annapolis - Anne Arundel County - Baltimore - Bethesda - Ellicott City - Gaithersburg - Gibson Island - Glen Burnie - Howard County - Kensington - Montgomery County - Odenton - Parole - Pasadena - Rockville - Severn - Severna Park - South Kensimgton ### Typical Job Cost $30,000 - 500,000 BPL offers complimentary budget proposals and initial in home consultations ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | BPL Design Group | | Address | 102 Leila St, Allegheny, Pennsylvania 15905, United States | | Phone | (724) 640-8004 | | Website | http://bpldesigngroup.com | | License Number | PA150413 | | Followers on Houzz | 23 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/CQ34995/ ## Offers Allegheny County _PREMIER HOME REMODELING & DESIGN FIRM_ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [BPL Design Group](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/bpl-design-group-pfvwus-pf~2083543329) - **Website:** http://bpldesigngroup.com - **Phone:** (724) 640-8004 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Member IFDA, Lifetime Member NAPW and Affiliate Member ASID. - 2011 and 2012 Woman of the Year Award presented by the National Association of Professional Women. - Selected by LA Magazine as one of the TOP 100 Design Showrooms - Selected as Top Ten Showroom Exhibitor by the LA Mart - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2019–2026), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 50 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 48.0 - Value: 49.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Basement Build Out., Feb. 2025** > We are in the middle of our second design job with Carmen. The first one was done early & under budget. We were very pleased. The second one is turning our unfinished basement into livable space. We needed a gym, a wine cellar, storage, and an extra bedroom plus bath. We love and trust all of the subcontractors Carmen has hired and we are only week behind because we added to the scope of the project. People have commented on how easy & hassle free our experience has been. And for what we are getting, the price isn't bad either especially in this economy. **★★★★★ — HU-448039450, Jan. 2025** > Fabulous taste and wonderful results. Have had many projects and Carmen is creative, caring and very professional. Her eye for color is wonderful. **Comment from BPL Design Group:** > Thank you thank you thank you for your kind words! It is always a pleasure working with you on all of your projects! **★★★★★ — Elizabeth Guasti, Jan. 2025** > In 2008, Carmen was our Interior Designer at our new home. We were amazed at the way she worked with the many antiques and artifacts we had and she arranged everything in an orderly perfect way in a short time . All our guests and friends that visited were in awe of how everything was in its perfect place. In late 2023, I sold our house and moved out of State to a new home. The style and configuration is totally different and I was at a loss as to place the items I brought with me. As I looked around for an Interior Designer to help me, I was disappointed with my interviews and I decided to find Carmen after 16 years, I could not find her at her contact location of 2008. I kept searching until I located her at houzz through an email I sent to connect me with her not knowing if she remembered us and if she would be willing to travel to another state across country. She received the message and I was delighted to hear she would come. She is a perfectionist, a worker with an incredible vision and a delight to work with. After she completed her work, I told her that I once again now felt like I had a home and it was not just a house I was living in until she completed my move to a new house and location. She is the best. **Comment from BPL Design Group:** > Oh dearest Elizabeth...what a joy it has been over the years partnering with you and your fabulous husband to create the spaces in your home to truly make it yours!!! It has been my pleasure to join you on the ride!!! And I look forward to many more years of your trust and friendship! Always, Carmen **★★★★★ — Robert, Dec. 2024** > Carmen at BPL Design is such a wonderful person and a pleasure to work with. I’ve loved working with her on 3 projects for me over the last 3 years. This review is for the master bathroom project. Here I wanted to convert an ugly departmentalized bathroom into a Mediterranean feel open bathroom with a large shower with plenty of light adding warmth both in looks and in reality with heated flooring. The results are stunning. You can see how the shower is big and roomy, the room elegant and bright. The toilet is hidden without compromising the openness of the space. The new lofted roof and lighting adds to a really big space. The heated floor is wonderful to walk into on a cold winters morning. Carmen I congratulate you on delivering a wonderfully designed bathroom exactly how I dreamed it would be. Thank you! **Comment from BPL Design Group:** > Thank you so much Robert for your kind words. It was my complete pleasure to partner with you to create the spaces you desired! **★★★★★ — Samara, March 2023** > Working with Carmen has been a great experience! She’s a knowledgeable builder who values skilled craftsmanship, has eye for design, and uses high quality materials. > We needed a wheelchair accessible full bathroom created & laundry moved to the first floor. It meant a full gut of a big area, designing the bathroom & creating a laundry/pantry. Carmen really pays attention to all the details & talked with us about how we would use the space. Her crew kept our house amazingly dust free. Carmen’s team also fixed many problems left by a previous contractor & because she was thorough when she visited to write her estimate, her pricing for doing that was spot on. The contract & any changes were written, clear, & fair. > We definitely recommend BPL Design Group. **Comment from BPL Design Group:** > Thank you so very much for your kind words...It truly has been such a pleasure partnering with you both to create, not only the spaces you needed in regard to laundry and storage, but also to create the gorgeous new bathroom for you. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness in your gorgeous home!!! **★★★★★ — Marie, March 2023** > Carmen is the best designer and contractor I have ever had. Everything she does is absolutely stunning and she has a great personality. She is very talented and she has a great sense of style. **★★★★★ — Corey, March 2023** > Carmen was incredibly professional and punctual to work with! She has an innovative eye for design, and is especially driven! I can't speak highly enough about my experience. **Comment from BPL Design Group:** > Thank you so much Corey...we loved every single minute partnering with and your wife to create an exquisite home!!!! **★★★★★ — HU-949369702, March 2023** > BPL Design group did an amazing job on my project. Carmen listened to what we requested and made it beautiful. **Comment from BPL Design Group:** > Thank you, thank you, thank you for your kind words...we loved every single minute at your home!!! It wasn't work at all!!! **★★★★★ — Marie, March 2023** > BPL design group is the best of the best. Carmen is very professional and worked with us every step of the way. **Comment from BPL Design Group:** > Thank you so much Marie...it was indeed our pleasure to partner with you on your home remodeling projects. Please let us know when we can be of assistance again!!! Wishing you a lovely day. Regards, Carmen and BPL Design Group **★ — Ivonne Peña, Sept. 2022** > I wish I could put 0 stars to this business and person. If you want to end up taking legal action against someone, this is it. Terrible job, left our house worse than before they came and claimed spent $22,300 (what we paid her for nothing). We had to re-do everything. Only a few pictures shared below of how she claimed this is 90% complete before abandoning the project. Had to do collages to share more. I guess the trash they left behind in the rest of the house counts towards their completion. **★★★★★ — Wendy W, Jan. 2022** > Carmen was wonderful to work with from the beginning to the end of our master bathroom remodeling project. Always available to talk with during the designing process and the remodel. Carmen turned our boring old bathroom into a spa-like oasis. **Comment from BPL Design Group:** > Wendy, the pleasure was all mine partnering with you both top create the space you dreamed of!!!! You were the perfect clients and I miss our times together!!!! Hope to see you both soon!!! **★★★★★ — Carole Kearns, Nov. 2021** > BPL Design steered us in the right direction for a total kitchen makeover. She kept us updated on timelines and changes. The kitchen turned out fabulous. Total transformation! Thank you Carmen! See you on our next project in the Spring! > > Carole Kearns **Comment from BPL Design Group:** > Carole, thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure working with you and Pat to create the kitchen you dreamed of!!! Can't wait to start that bathroom remodel soon!!! ## Selected projects - [Countryside Family Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/countryside-family-estate-pj-vj~3528013) - Location: Brooklandville, MD - Photos: 8 - Description: From dated compound to gorgeous family estate - [Guilford's Dreamy Chef Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/guilford-s-dreamy-chef-kitchen-pj-vj~6942224) - Location: Baltimore, MD - Photos: 18 - [HGTV Interview Apprearance by Carmen Quartararo and BPL Design Group](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hgtv-interview-apprearance-by-carmen-quartararo-and-bpl-design-group-pj-vj~5842202) - Location: Baltimore, MD - Photos: 1 - Description: Watch this video from The ALSC Hancock Park Design Showcase House Featuring the Owner and Principal Designer of BPL Design Group, Carmen Quartararo. This project involved the complete interior AND exterior remodel of the 2 bedroom, bath, kitchen and living areas for this historic guest house. - [Hunt Valley Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hunt-valley-living-pj-vj~5731154) - Location: Cockeysville, MD - Photos: 3 - Description: Classic Remodel...sun filled and stylish! - [Roland Park Beauty](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/roland-park-beauty-pj-vj~7691484) - Location: Baltimore, Maryland - Photos: 10 - Description: This beauty was a 130 year old carriage house serving a much larger grand estate. The bathroom was a tired 35+ years old space and our client wanted something chic and classic. We went to work with all new electrical and plumbing and gorgeous finishes in carrara, antique brass and of course the epitome of classicism…Schumacher pale pink chinoiserie wallpaper! Just stunning now!!! - [From 90's Spec House to Spectacular](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/from-90-s-spec-house-to-spectacular-pj-vj~5936559) - Location: Lutherville, MD - Photos: 12 - Description: Check out the "before" photos...what a difference!!! From bland builder grade materials to a chic vibe. Dual his and her showers, custom cabinetry, gorgeous quartz accents and mid MCM detail finishes. Another very happy client...thanks Kim and Steve for entrusting your Master Bathroom to BPL Design Group!!! - [Stylish Glencoe Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stylish-glencoe-kitchen-pj-vj~5936586) - Location: Sparks Glencoe, MD - Photos: 17 - [HGTV Show Featuring Carmen Quartararo and BPL Design Group](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hgtv-show-featuring-carmen-quartararo-and-bpl-design-group-pj-vj~5882869) - Location: Baltimore, MD - Photos: 1 - Description: Watch this video from HGTV featuring Carmen Quartararo, the owner and principal designer for BPL Design Group. The show is hosted by Kitty Bartholomew and the Show is IT"S ALL IN THE MIX. Great designer tips to take a plain ordinary house from ho hum to WOW WOW WOW!!!! - [KTLA Radio Interview Featuring Carmen Quartararo and BPL Design Group](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ktla-radio-interview-featuring-carmen-quartararo-and-bpl-design-group-pj-vj~5882855) - Location: Baltimore, MD - Photos: 1 - Description: Listen to this radio interview featuring Carmen Quartararo, the owner and principal designer of BPL Design Group. This project involved the complete demolition and remodel of a historic San Marino Grand Courtyard. As a distinguished contractor, we transformed this exterior space for the preeminent Pasadena Showcase Design House for the Arts. - [Hunt Valley Whole Home Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hunt-valley-whole-home-remodel-pj-vj~5642529) - Location: Cockeysville, MD - Photos: 10 - [Country Retreat Remodeled from Top to Bottom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/country-retreat-remodeled-from-top-to-bottom-pj-vj~5642802) - Location: Garrison, MD - Photos: 6 - Description: Complete remodel of the entire interior of this gorgeous home...kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms and main living areas. This project included both our General Contracting expertise along with the complete interior design and custom furnishings. - [Third Floor Sweet Children's Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/third-floor-sweet-children-s-bathroom-pj-vj~6942277) - Location: Towson, MD - Photos: 10 - [Ruxton Chic Bath Re-model](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ruxton-chic-bath-re-model-pj-vj~5591346) - Location: Towson, MD - Photos: 2 - [Phoenix Beauty for a Growing Family](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/phoenix-beauty-for-a-growing-family-pj-vj~5642472) - Location: Phoenix, MD - Photos: 6 - [Homeland Hall Bath Transformation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/homeland-hall-bath-transformation-pj-vj~7347726) - Location: Baltimore, MD - Photos: 15 - [Elegance Can Exist in a Tiny Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elegance-can-exist-in-a-tiny-bathroom-pj-vj~7421431) - Location: Towson, MD - Photos: 2 - [Beach House Bathroom Vibes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-house-bathroom-vibes-pj-vj~7347738) - Location: Annapolis, MD - Photos: 11 - [Traditional Modernized...Kitchen and 3 Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-modernized-kitchen-and-3-bathrooms-pj-vj~5642730) - Location: Pikesville, MD - Photos: 6 - [City Hip Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/city-hip-condo-pj-vj~5642433) - Location: Baltimore, MD - Photos: 6 - [Vacation Villa Exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vacation-villa-exteriors-pj-vj~3528342) - Location: Baltimore, MD - Photos: 6 - Description: Our client called us to create their vacation home exteriors in Cabo San Lucas and viola'...their dreams came true!!! [See all 74 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/bpl-design-group-pfvwus-pf~2083543329) ## Ideabooks - [Mountain Log Cabins](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/118929648/list/mountain-log-cabins) — 1 idea [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/webuser-7020813222) ## Community Q&A **Q: Do you happen to know what color the cabinets are?** *(in Photo Questions)* I really love this kitchen! do you know what the cabinet color is called? A: Good afternoon, Thank you so much! The cabinets were custom made and hand finished. So, unfortunately, there is no specific color that I can give you to replicate in a paint store etc. Regards, BPL Design Group --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-16.*