--- title: "Deborah Karpinski — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/deborah-karpinski-pfvwus-pf~310625902 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~310625902.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Deborah Karpinski" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/e583f2ae0ecc41a2_6663-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Santa Barbara, California 93105, United States" phone: "(310) 954-9613" website: http://www.dknstudio.com rating: 5 review_count: 1 followers: 8 last_updated: 2026-09-12 --- # Deborah Karpinski Original Houzz profile: [Deborah Karpinski](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/deborah-karpinski-pfvwus-pf~310625902) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Santa Barbara, CA - **Serves:** Los Angeles, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Montecito, Rancho Santa Fe, Mission Canyon, Toro Canyon, Summerland, Carpenteria, Lake Tahoe, Santa Ynez Valley - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (1 review) ## About ### Houzz Badges - 25 Ideabook Saves Architectural and Interior Design ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Multigenerational Homes - Drafting - Handicap-Accessible Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Basement Remodeling - Mudroom Design - Basement Design - Attic Conversion - Garage Design - Furnishing Fixture & Equipment Selection - Furnishing Installation - Purchasing ### Areas Served - Los Angeles - San Francisco - Santa Barbara - Goleta - Montecito - Rancho Santa Fe - Mission Canyon - Toro Canyon - Summerland - Carpenteria - Lake Tahoe - Santa Ynez Valley ### Typical Job Cost dkn Studio is taking on projects with an overall construction budget of 100k and up. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Deborah Karpinski | | Address | Santa Barbara, California 93105, United States | | Phone | (310) 954-9613 | | Website | http://www.dknstudio.com | | Followers on Houzz | 8 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Deborah Karpinski](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/deborah-karpinski-pfvwus-pf~310625902) - **Website:** http://www.dknstudio.com - **Phone:** (310) 954-9613 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - NCIDQ Certification ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 1 review** ### All 1 review **★★★★★ — Placelift Partners, LLC, May 2020** > We hired dkn studio to redesign the entire downstairs of our townhouse in Santa Monica. Deb reconfigured the space and helped us figure out exactly what our needs were (with 2 young kids!) and how we used the space. The level of professionalism, responsiveness, and honesty was something my husband and I have rarely encountered in our various home-renovation projects. Deb is a brilliant designer, with a vision for the big picture and meticulous attention to detail. ## Selected projects - [Santa Monica Townhome Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-monica-townhome-remodel-pj-vj~6383526) - Location: Santa Monica, CA - Photos: 7 - [Rancho Santa Fe Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rancho-santa-fe-residence-pj-vj~6202167) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 [See all 2 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/deborah-karpinski-pfvwus-pf~310625902) ## Ideabooks - [MNCR - MasterRemodel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/169595204/list/mncr-masterremodel) — 2 ideas - [ALTR - Alta Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/163369544/list/altr-alta-residence) — 24 ideas - [LANR - Hope Ranch Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/155340517/list/lanr-hope-ranch-residence) — 36 ideas - [VCBR - Santa Barbara Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/111283240/list/vcbr-santa-barbara-residence) — 39 ideas - [ALBR - Aalborg Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/137628381/list/albr-aalborg-residence) — 25 ideas - [TCNR-Toro Canyon](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/151791090/list/tcnr-toro-canyon) — 7 ideas - [BRWD - Brentwood Wine Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52553560/list/brwd-brentwood-wine-room) — 17 ideas - [WLNR - Parents Master](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/145201027/list/wlnr-parents-master) — 11 ideas - [RSFR - Rancho Santa Fe Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/77138649/list/rsfr-rancho-santa-fe-residence) — 153 ideas - [KOSR - Koczteca Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/141173048/list/kosr-koczteca-residence) — 1 idea - [THOE - Lake Tahoe Cabin](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/106692098/list/thoe-lake-tahoe-cabin) — 34 ideas - [BRDR - Hollywood Hills Development](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/71116819/list/brdr-hollywood-hills-development) — 22 ideas - [ROSR - Thousand Oaks Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/60527453/list/rosr-thousand-oaks-remodel) — 29 ideas - [MAMR - Sherman Oaks Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/132682464/list/mamr-sherman-oaks-remodel) — 16 ideas - [HLSR - Beverly Hills Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/30418541/list/hlsr-beverly-hills-kitchen-remodel) — 42 ideas - [PALR - Pacific Palisades Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3848682/list/palr-pacific-palisades-remodel) — 318 ideas - [SFTH - San Francisco Townhome](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/124976643/list/sfth-san-francisco-townhome) — 10 ideas - [LAUR - San Diego County Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/122195773/list/laur-san-diego-county-residence) — 10 ideas - [MDVR - Hollywood Hills Home](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/117866668/list/mdvr-hollywood-hills-home) — 72 ideas - [RSFC - Rancho Santa Fe ADU](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/128283400/list/rsfc-rancho-santa-fe-adu) — 5 ideas [See all 21 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/dknstudio) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-12.*