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# Karen Beam Architect LLC

Original Houzz profile: [Karen Beam Architect LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/karen-beam-architect-llc-pfvwus-pf~218205849)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Phoenixville, PA
- **Serves:** Radnor, King of Prussia, West Chester, Phoenixville, Skippack, Newtown Square, Downingtown, Villanova, Chester Springs, Lionville, Blue Bell, Exton, Paoli, Collegeville, Berwyn, Malvern, Mont Clare, Devon, Wayne, Kimberton, Devault, Oaks, Uwchland, Valley Forge
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (21 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2014–2026), for Service, Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 10,000 Ideabook Saves
- Online consultation
- 20 years in business
- Speaks Spanish, French, Italian

Karen Beam Architect, LLC is a one-woman firm dedicated to high quality residential architecture through a careful, personal design process. Karen focuses on understanding her clients' priorities and exploring a variety of solutions in order to arrive at the best design.  She has worked extensively on older traditional-style homes, updating and enlarging them for modern family life while retaining the richness of detail of the originals.  Karen tends naturally toward sustainable building practices, and is always looking for innovative, efficient solutions to the puzzle that each project presents.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Architectural Drawings
- Home Additions
- Sustainable Design
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Bathroom Design
- Multigenerational Homes
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Home Restoration
- Structural Engineering
- Barn Design & Construction
- Tiny House Construction
- Staircase Design
- Garage Design
- Site Preparation
- Custom Homes
- Remodeling

### Areas Served

- Radnor
- King of Prussia
- West Chester
- Phoenixville
- Skippack
- Newtown Square
- Downingtown
- Villanova
- Chester Springs
- Lionville
- Blue Bell
- Exton
- Paoli
- Collegeville
- Berwyn
- Malvern
- Mont Clare
- Devon
- Wayne
- Kimberton
- Devault
- Oaks
- Uwchland
- Valley Forge

### Typical Job Cost

$200,000 - 2 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Karen Beam Architect LLC |
| Address | Phoenixville, Pennsylvania 19460, United States |
| Phone | (610) 917-9940 |
| Website | http://karenbeam.com |
| License Number | PA016910 |
| Followers on Houzz | 308 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Karen Beam Architect LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/karen-beam-architect-llc-pfvwus-pf~218205849)
- **Website:** http://karenbeam.com
- **Phone:** (610) 917-9940

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- AIA, USGBC, LEED Green Associate
- Pyramid Award 2010
- 5X Best of Houzz Service Award Winner

- **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2014–2026), for Service, Design.

**Affiliations**
- [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471)
- [AIA Philadelphia](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-philadelphia-pfvwus-pf~26434807)
- [U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/u-s-green-building-council-usgbc-pfvwus-pf~1797160658)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 21 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### Reviews

**★★★★★ — Ed, Nov. 2025**

> Karen has done an incredible job helping us with a full first floor remodel and family room addition. She listened to our needs and how we live (we have 4 kids so this part was important) and developed great ideas for the remodel. I would HIGHLY recommend her. She has been incredibly patience with us and has given such creative ideas that we are so excited about as we move into the next phase of construction.

**★★★★★ — Robert Marx, Feb. 2025**

> We're in the middle of the process, and it's been an absolute pleasure working with Karen! She has consistently provided great ideas and suggestions, and has opened our eyes to possibilities we otherwise wouldn't have considered. Thank you for all of your help!

**Comment from Karen Beam Architect LLC:**

> Thank you Rob, it is my pleasure to work with such organized clients. I look forward to seeing your project come to life!

**★★★★★ — Roz Vedda, Dec. 2021**

> We did an almost complete remodel of our 1960s home to include building a master suite addition. Walls came down to create a great room, stairs were moved, ceiling raised, and floor plan reworked. Karen was the first and most important component in our renovation process. She listened to our ideas and wishes, put them on paper, and worked through a number of iterations until we came up with our dream plan. She had many great ideas to complement our thoughts on what we wanted. She wasn't happy until we were happy with the complete plan, and was very timely. She gave great recommendations on contractors and once chosen, she coordinated with our contractor and assisted him through the permit process. I have high praise for Karen. She is the architect you want, if you are looking for an outstanding product.

**Comment from Karen Beam Architect LLC:**

> Thank you Roz, this is so great to hear! I loved working with you too!

**★★★★★ — Jennifer Kawar, Nov. 2021**

> Karen was awesome. She communicated clearly and got back to us quickly. She was very helpful and we love the end result.

**★★★★★ — Rae Zhang, Nov. 2021**

> Karen helped us with a kitchen/family room remodeling project. She was recommened by the interior designers. Karen came to do the survey, provided the architecture design promptly, and helped us to receive the township approval on time for the project. We are thrilled with the new space after the remodling. Karen gave us the confidence to plan and to do this project. We appreciate all her help and plan to work with her again in the future projects.

**★★★★★ — Sean Metrick, Nov. 2021**

> Karen helped us understand what needed to be done to repair our damaged home. It was a very complex project. Karen's advice helped us resolve our insurance claim. She identified a good general contractor for us and helped us with design choices. She is very knowledgeable, easy to work with, and my wife and I recommend her highly.

**★★★★★ — lamten, Nov. 2021**

> Deciding on remolding your home is so personal and overwhelming because we are not equipped to know where to begin.  We were blessed to find Karen!  From our first meet she made me feel relaxed and relieved!  Every word was heard and put onto paper to make our dream come true. Karen had ideas I had no idea about!  Which is exactly what I wanted and needed!  Karen is always available to every question or hand holding!  To quote our contractor “Karen made their job easy”
> Now that our project is done and we are in our home, our vision, Karen made possible!!

**★★★★★ — Molly, Nov. 2020**

> Karen was great to work with - she understood quickly what we wanted to achieve with the renovation and spent a lot of time getting to know how we live.   She gave us several plan options and we worked together to come up with the best design for us; her style is eclectic  and fluid, depending on what you like.  She was generous with her time, considerate of sometimes differing opinions, and was generally a pleasure to work with.

**★★★★★ — Brenda Bartlett, Nov. 2020**

> Creative, well-thought out and detailed renderings from Karen Beam of Karen Beam Architecture LLC helped us to achieve our first floor renovations.  Karen worked with us to remove several existing walls, create a brand new kitchen/dining room, relocate a powder room, reconfigure our living room and design a mud room area. Karen was truly interested in the best out come for us!

**★★★★★ — Rebecca barker, Nov. 2020**

> Working with Karen was one of the best decisions we made!  We were purchasing a family home with the intention of a major renovation and addition to meet our modern day life needs.  Karen did an amazing job of really understanding our needs and how we would use each space to determine the best layout of the house.  Other architects we met looked at the house as a structure, where Karen looked at it as a home and made the structure work for our family.  She is super detail oriented, organized, timely, and a pleasure to work with.

**★★★★★ — Stephanie, Nov. 2020**

> Karen designed an addition - an art studio - for our home years ago. I spend most of my waking hours in that space and couldn't love it more. So, we excitedly hired her again when we wanted to create a master suite. She was creative and thoughtful in her approach and maximized every square inch for us. I was struck by her amazing knack for envisioning a layout that would be both beautiful, and truly useful. The fact that she is very down to earth, smart and funny is just gravy. I confidently recommended her!

**★★★★★ — havenhomesforsale, Jan. 2017**

> Karen has completed many projects for me, both renovation properties as well as my own home. I would highly recommend her. She truly takes the time to understand how you will use the space, and has the experience to make valuable contribution to the project.
> Karen is easy to work with. Her creativity surpasses that of others in the industry.  She once guided me through the process of installing some massive antique barn beams, from recommending the supplier to making sure the sizing and quality was perfect for my home. I wouldn't use anyone else, and continue to refer her to friends and family.

## Selected projects

- [King of Prussia Storybook: Chapter 4](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/king-of-prussia-storybook-chapter-4-pj-vj~7664450)
  - Location: King of Prussia, PA
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: Chapter 5 coming soon!
- [Indoor/Outdoor Living in Bryn Mawr](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/indoor-outdoor-living-in-bryn-mawr-pj-vj~7189346)
  - Location: Bryn Mawr, PA
  - Photos: 14
- [Modern Assembly in Coventryville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-assembly-in-coventryville-pj-vj~7659138)
  - Location: Pottstown, PA
  - Photos: 8
- [Hidden Gem in Birchrunville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hidden-gem-in-birchrunville-pj-vj~7118004)
  - Location: Birchrunville, PA
  - Photos: 23
  - Description: Photography: Nina Lea Photography
- [Dark to Light in Willistown](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dark-to-light-in-willistown-pj-vj~7105905)
  - Location: Willistown, PA
  - Photos: 29
- [Tiny Barn in Berwyn](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tiny-barn-in-berwyn-pj-vj~6330606)
  - Location: Berwyn, PA
  - Photos: 10
- [Energy Efficient Custom Home in Chester Springs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/energy-efficient-custom-home-in-chester-springs-pj-vj~7115868)
  - Location: Chester Springs, PA
  - Photos: 4
- [Stonebrow: a Storybook Style House & Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stonebrow-a-storybook-style-house-and-studio-pj-vj~51787)
  - Location: Malvern, PA
  - Photos: 11
- [Serene White Bathroom in Chester Springs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/serene-white-bathroom-in-chester-springs-pj-vj~6731331)
  - Location: Chester Springs, PA
  - Photos: 4
- [Timber Frame Carriage House in Berwyn](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/timber-frame-carriage-house-in-berwyn-pj-vj~5471143)
  - Location: Berwyn, PA
  - Photos: 15
- [Kitchen and Covered Porch Addition in Collegeville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-and-covered-porch-addition-in-collegeville-pj-vj~6743493)
  - Location: Collegeville, PA
  - Photos: 3
- [Craftsman Transformation in Phoenixville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craftsman-transformation-in-phoenixville-pj-vj~2862436)
  - Location: Phoenixville, PA
  - Photos: 30
- [Kitchen Renovation in Wayne](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-renovation-in-wayne-pj-vj~6743487)
  - Location: Wayne, PA
  - Photos: 7
- [Cottage Style In Wayne](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cottage-style-in-wayne-pj-vj~2866298)
  - Location: Wayne, PA
  - Photos: 24
- [Garden Sunroom in Berwyn](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garden-sunroom-in-berwyn-pj-vj~644655)
  - Location: Berwyn, PA
  - Photos: 5
- [Addition In Phoenixville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/addition-in-phoenixville-pj-vj~7106835)
  - Location: Phoenixville, PA
  - Photos: 7
- [Sunny Cottage Estate with a Trellis in Newtown Square](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sunny-cottage-estate-with-a-trellis-in-newtown-square-pj-vj~2072963)
  - Location: Newtown Square, PA
  - Photos: 16
- [Seamless Shingle Style Addition in Haverford](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seamless-shingle-style-addition-in-haverford-pj-vj~2079569)
  - Location: Haverford, PA
  - Photos: 8
- [Barn to poolhouse conversion in Devon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barn-to-poolhouse-conversion-in-devon-pj-vj~2072931)
  - Location: Devon, PA
  - Photos: 10
- [Midcentury Modern Deck Addition in Phoenixville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/midcentury-modern-deck-addition-in-phoenixville-pj-vj~2863607)
  - Location: Phoenixville, PA
  - Photos: 9

[See all 54 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/karen-beam-architect-llc-pfvwus-pf~218205849)

## Ideabooks

- [karenbeam's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1405091/list/karenbeam-s-ideas) — 171 ideas
- [roof](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/183651459/list/roof) — 9 ideas
- [trivikram](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/181733728/list/trivikram) — 13 ideas
- [L-V](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/173291813/list/l-v) — 3 ideas
- [Conservatory](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/167709545/list/conservatory) — 8 ideas
- [Eldredge](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/163065521/list/eldredge) — 2 ideas
- [Harrington](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/155709256/list/harrington) — 11 ideas
- [trellis](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/154747837/list/trellis) — 14 ideas
- [Bailer](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/153858595/list/bailer) — 23 ideas
- [Gray](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80578582/list/gray) — 39 ideas
- [garito](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/152234524/list/garito) — 3 ideas
- [schaaf](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/148754883/list/schaaf) — 7 ideas
- [entry porch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/130619946/list/entry-porch) — 25 ideas
- [banked garage](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/139210838/list/banked-garage) — 1 idea
- [garden](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/132695179/list/garden) — 7 ideas
- [screened porch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/120888690/list/screened-porch) — 23 ideas
- [Batten](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/103396911/list/batten) — 43 ideas
- [Kawar](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/104078713/list/kawar) — 9 ideas
- [Theurkauf](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54622751/list/theurkauf) — 42 ideas
- [Oliver](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68966587/list/oliver) — 1 idea

[See all 30 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/karenbeam)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Adore this house...** *(in Photo Questions)*

The mix of exterior material os so charming, would you share details on the stone selection used?

A: Thank you! The stone is called Brandywine Brown I believe. My first studio was there in the upstairs :)

**Q: Triumphant! Is the roof/cupla slate or composite?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Thank you! It's real slate.

**Q: Love this! What type of shingles are used on the roof?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Thank you! Real Vermont Slate are the roof shingles.

**Q: Gorgeous** *(in Photo Questions)*

This is a pretty house , is the floor plan available . I sure would like to see more of it

A: Hi there, thank you! This is actually my garage, and my studio above, both are just open floor plan, no walls

**Q: Where did you get the lights from?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: They bought all the lighting at The Light House, Inc. in Hockessin, DE.  Phone \# is 302-239-8290.  The fixture \# is 37-3362 PW.

**Q: What colour is the paint?** *(in Photo Questions)*

What colour is the paint?

A: The homeowner coordinated directly with the painter, I will try to find out the brand and color.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-26.*