--- title: "Bella Casa Builders — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/bella-casa-builders-pfvwus-pf~344114117 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~344114117.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Bella Casa Builders" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ee03991b0ce31430_5713-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "San Jose, California 95125, United States" phone: "(408) 583-5514" website: http://bellacasabuilders.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 18 years_in_business: 30 license_verified: true best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 21 last_updated: 2026-09-12 --- # Bella Casa Builders > San Jose's Full Service Residential Design-Build Experts Original Houzz profile: [Bella Casa Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/bella-casa-builders-pfvwus-pf~344114117) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** San Jose, CA - **Serves:** San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Campbell, Los Gatos, Los Altos, Saratoga, Atherton, Cambrian Park, Monte Sereno, New Almaden, Willow Glen - **Verified License:** Yes - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (18 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2020–2024), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Online consultation - 30 years in business - Hired on Houzz ### Business highlights - 30 years in business - Best of Houzz winner - Online consultation - 1 Hire on Houzz Where do we begin…I believe that great design starts with a deep understanding of our clients' needs and the context in which they're building. That's why we start every project with a collaborative design process that involves spending time with our clients and listening carefully to their vision. Communication is vital! What we do...We are experts in Residential Design and Building which includes everything from designing a custom home from the ground up to adding square footage or renovating an existing home. We provide full service Home design including extensive 3D modeling, finish materials selections, lighting design all with planning and building department coordination. Our team can provide structural, civil and landscape design services to complete our construction submittal plan sets. We also offer construction services through to project completion. With our extensive experience in Construction, we are able to price check the building costs as we are working through the design process. This enables our Clients to be very comfortable with their project cost as they move forward through the design process. What defines me...Creative, artistic and current with a deep understanding of spatial relationships and flow, detail oriented and a high-level problem solver. With over 25 years of experience in residential design and 40 years in construction, I employ a model that ensures our clients' goals are achieved, budget is maintained, and the project moves forward efficiently. How we do it...We use detailed time schedules which allows us to manage and controlled all aspects of the project to avoid time delays. Our goal...is to make this all that goes with designing and constructing a magnificent home a more manageable process that offers a low stress solution with gratifying end results. After working in the South Bay Area for decades, I have built strong relationships with local Planning and Building agencies and fully understand their guidelines and requirements. This knowledge greatly increases the likelihood of project acceptance on the first pass, saving time. We represent our clients before commissions and appeal boards if needed to ensure project approval. At Bella Casa, we're passionate about residential design and construction and we're committed to providing our clients with the highest level of service. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you bring your vision to life. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Home Restoration - Project Management - Addition & Renovation Design - Building Permit Coordination - Custom Home Design and Construction - Design / Build - General Contractor - Home Additions and Renovation - Interior Design - Kitchen Addition Design - Landscape Design - Residential Home Construction - Residential Home Design - Residential Property Purchase Consultaion - Sructural Engineering ### Areas Served - San Jose - Sunnyvale - Santa Clara - Mountain View - Palo Alto - Cupertino - Campbell - Los Gatos - Los Altos - Saratoga - Atherton - Cambrian Park - Monte Sereno - New Almaden - Willow Glen ### Typical Job Cost $5,000 - 5 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Bella Casa Builders | | Address | San Jose, California 95125, United States | | Phone | (408) 583-5514 | | Website | http://bellacasabuilders.com/ | | License Number | B655544 | | Years in business | 30 | | Followers on Houzz | 21 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — BellaCasaBuilders.com ## Offers Request A FREE Quote ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Bella Casa Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/bella-casa-builders-pfvwus-pf~344114117) - **Website:** http://bellacasabuilders.com/ - **Phone:** (408) 583-5514 ## Credentials **Verified License** - Number: 655544 - Type: B - GENERAL BUILDING - Issued by: Department of Consumer Affairs Contractors State License Board - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2020–2024), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 18 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — Rajan Patel, Oct. 2019** > I worked with Rich from Bella Casa Builders to design our new custom home and pool house in Los Altos. I fully recommend him for your project as well. > > It's difficult to find contractors in the Bay Area who are creative, responsive, honest, and follow through even with small tweaks after the initial job is done. But Rich and Bella Casa is certainly that. For example, Rich was responsible for the design and architecture of our home, and worked very closely with the city of Los Altos through several iterations to ensure that our project was approved quickly and with the highest standards. Even after the design and architecture was done and the construction began, Rich continued to follow up with iterations and revisions to ensure that the house evolved as we envisioned it. > > Finally, Rich produced a beautiful architecture, design, and visualizations of our home that made us feel comfortable moving forward with construction of such a massive project. His ideas, flexibility, and responsiveness to our feedback made it an incredible experience to work with him. ### All 18 reviews **★★★★★ — jim tarshis, Dec. 2023** > Hello, > My elderly mother's house suffered from severe fire damage (no fault of her own). We needed a contractor who could help us rebuild with the hope of returning my mother to the sanctuary of her home to live out her life peacefully. Rich Nuti of Bella Casa Builders came highly recommended to us. He truly exceeded these lofty reviews. From day one Rich was simply amazing. He was able to get our permits approved way ahead of schedule. His design for the rebuild of my mother's house was so creative and thoughtful. Rich has so much knowledge in the field and the his workmanship was impeccable. It was such a smooth process that it was truly hard to believe. Rich oversaw the entire project, advising us along the way on what materials and fixtures would work best. He communicated with us every step of the way. He simply made all the right choices. Rich fought for our family, making sure the rebuild was on budget and completed on time (amazingly around seven months). We were so lucky to find Rich and Bella Casa Builders. He is the only General Contractor we will ever use to design and build for our family in the future. I truly feel that we gained a friend. Thank you Rich Nuti. **★★★★★ — Patty Fisch, Nov. 2022** > Highly recommend Rich - he’s exceptionally talented at design, construction and follow-up! Rich is a hands-on owner-builder with an eye for design details and works with sub-contractors that meet his high expectations. We bought a new construction spec home built by Rich Nuti near downtown Willow Glen. The location was great - just a couple blocks from downtown. He demo’d the existing home originally built in the early 1900s and created a new modern home that still fit the quaint Willow Glen neighborhood. We found the home while it was under construction and stopped by a few times randomly. Rich was on-site and not only supervising, but working alongside making sure things were done to his high standards. Photos are showcased on this site. And to top it off - he is a great person - honest, nice, high integrity, results, problem solver, quality, detailed, …! We also hired Rich to complete a few projects for us after we moved in - including a mailbox which drops mail safely inside the home and an EV car charger in the garage. Not only did he complete these projects on time and on budget … he even offered to let our dogs out for us! > > If you’re looking to build an entire house, add new features or renovate - I can 100% highly recommend Rich Nuti, owner of Bella Casa Builders. He is phenomenal! **★★★★★ — rita p, Aug. 2022** > Rich built our custom home in Los Altos from the ground up in the most challenging COVID conditions. He is honest, fair, and a true craftsman- he takes tremendous pride in his work. He was onsite each day to ensure everything was done with the highest level of quality and attention to detail. He does not cut corners, and its shows in the beautiful home he has built for us. > > We started construction right as COVID started, and despite all the hurdles we faced, with supply change shortages, city planning shut down and delays, he rose to all the challenges. He went above and beyond to ensure that he built us the home of our dreams. > He still remains available post construction and post final bill payment to come by and assist as needed. > > i whole heartedly recommended him to anyone seeking design / architectural /build services. He is simply the best. **★★★★★ — Anwar Ali, May 2021** > I approached Rich Nuti from Bella Casa to create design plans for my whole home remodel in the Willow Glen area. Planning started in earnest in late 2020/early 2021. The scope of the work spanned the entire ~1580sqft house: a new custom kitchen; adding a laundry room; converting the floorplan from 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom to 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms incorporating curbless showers; changing the location of the front door; changing windows; replacing all interior doors; all new electrical wiring and outlets; hung, recessed, and sconce lights; new plumbing. The entire inside of the home was replaced except the stud walls and most windows. > The plans included some structural work. > > Rich very quickly grasped the scope of the work, as well as my tastes and aesthetics. He demonstrated exceptional knowledge of codes, design constraints and considerations, and preserving the look of the house, particularly given that this was an older cottage style home constructed in the 1930s. He created plans, helped guide me through the design process and floorplan, was proactive in giving ideas, and importantly pointed out on several occasions where I might be making poor choices. For example, he gave guidance on window sizes, floor types, lighting, and aesthetics. He showed a strong understanding of the function and usability of each space down to locations of switches, doors, and outlets. He supported several revisions of the plans, and notably the electrical drawings and added bedroom. Rich demonstrated good attention to detail, for example, accounting for the fact that some walls were different sizes owing to the home's age, and factoring this in to the plans and door jamb dimensions. Rich also helped review construction choices and suppliers, for example, liaising with door and window vendors, and creating the custom arched window designs. > > In my view, Rich's work is of exceptional quality. He is extremely thorough, trustworthy, honest, and has integrity. He is knowledgeable, is very experienced, and his aesthetics for high quality jobs shows. I feel anyone who works with him is in good hands. He is also a remarkably easy and pleasant person to work with, communicates clearly, is very organised, and I never felt rushed or pressured in to decisions by him. I am planning other larger projects after this and would happily work with him again. > > I hope you find the review useful and good luck if you are starting a construction project. **★★★★★ — Gary Sassmann, Sept. 2019** > Bella Casa builders built our new home from the ground up. We told Rich the basic idea we wanted and he ran with it. He came up with several good designs, we made a few modifications and the house came out great. We wanted to fit in with neighborhood and do a spanish style home. Since I sell Real Estate in San Jose, I had seen several of his properties by Bella Casa as well as other builders and always admired the craftsmanship and originality of his designs. They weren't the cooky cutter homes I was used to seeing. He was easy to work with, we didn't do over budget and the process went smoothly. We constantly get compliments on our home and would recommend Rich and Bella Casa Builders highly **★★★★★ — Mark Royston, Sept. 2019** > Rich Nuti of Bella Casa Builders designed and built our home in San Jose. Our experience with Rich was great. This project was a complete tear-down and rebuild with challenges and limitations. Our lot is only 3,500 s.f., yet, Rich was able to design and build a beautiful, open concept, 2 story 1,600 s.f. Spanish-style house for us. We are always receiving compliments on our home and how well it fits into the neighborhood. > > Rich is extremely creative, professional, and always available when you need him. He is very knowledgeable with how the city works and we breezed through the permit process. Also, I like the fact that he’s a perfectionist. When working on a construction projects, there will be unexpected issues. Rich was able to provide creative solutions while remaining amazingly calm through the entire process. Also, he is very good at keeping you on track with your budget. There were no financial surprises with this project. Invoicing was always clear and straight-forward. Rich was able to integrate many of our wish list items into the design plan. However, he isn’t afraid to tell you if something won’t work or won’t look right and backs it up with good reasoning and alternative solutions. > > We are amazed with the design and layout Rich created for our home. We would highly recommend him and will always be a reference for him. **★★★★★ — Paul & Mary Ann Holt, July 2019** > We hired Rich Nutti with Bella Casa Builders for an extended kitchen and dining room remodel in our 1935 traditional home. We wanted to create a transitional feel, introducing a more modern design, while incorporating some of the homes traditional features. > > After a career of 20 plus years in Bay Area real estate, we have seen a lot of homes, some new builds and many remodels. The reason we interviewed and chose Rich was based on his excellent design concepts, quality of workmanship and communication skills. > > Rich has built beautiful homes from the ground up, specializing in design, detail and floor plans. In order to design a home properly, it is important to understand the construction aspects needed to accomplish your final goal. Rich has an immense construction background that helps facilitate the correct development of his designs. > > Having an older home was a challenge in itself. Rich never flinched. Rich listened to what we wanted to accomplish and went to the drawing board. We removed three walls resulting in an open concept space. Steel beams were brought in for additional support for our upstairs. Rich had every detail fine-tuned, down to the final finishing details. The quality of workmanship is phenomenal. Rich has very creative design ideas in his plans. We have a four-foot walkway all around our 4’ x 8’ island. This makes a much easier flow when cooking with another person. > > In addition, Rich’s communication skills were amazing. If he saw something that he didn’t like, he would suggest an alternative. He would even come by the house, once all his guys left, and start sweeping or vacuuming the site space. > > We only had one issue after the project was completed, with no fault of Rich. We had a defective farm sink that cracked. Rich was there, accessed the situation and replaced the sink at no cost to us. Now that is amazing customer service. > > We have and will continue to refer Rich to family, friends, neighbors and clients. > > Paul & Mary Ann Holt > San Jose, CA **★★★★★ — Kim Novak, June 2019** > Simply put, Rich is absolutely amazing! We did a remodel on our home to add more space. With only adding 800 sq ft to our original house of 1040 sq ft we not only got the home of our dreams but also gained a master bedroom and bath, a private bath for the guest room, walk in closet, additional guest bedroom, AV room, office, larger kitchen, family room and a laundry room. > > His space planning and design skills are impeccable. He listened to our needs and gave us everything we wanted and more! Every room has a unique design that really gives it the custom feel. > > Everyone who has come to my home is blown away by the design elements, feel and flow. I have even had people stop and come to my front door to tell me how beautiful my home is. > > We were so impressed with Rich's design we have recently hired him to design and build an ADU on our property. **★★★★★ — kellie M, June 2019** > We recently purchased a beautiful home built by Bella Casa Builders. Working with Rich was a wonderful experience. He is extremely professional, works with you to make sure you get the design you want done the way you want it and always with the best quality. He is very responsive and easy to communicate with. Rich has been completely available to us even after we closed on the house to help out with several things non related to the construction of the home. We love the beautiful home they built for us! **★★★★★ — Kellie M, June 2019** > We recently purchased a beautiful home built by Bella Casa Builders. Working with Rich was a wonderful experience. He is extremely professional, works with you to make sure you get the design you want done the way you want it and always with the best quality. He is very responsive and easy to communicate with. Rich has been completely available to us even after we closed on the house to help out with several things non related to the construction of the home. We love the beautiful home they built for us! **★★★★★ — Patrick Farnsworth, June 2019** > Rich Nuti of Bella Casa Builders excels at building top-quality products. His ability to combine materials, textures and colors for sensational results is amazing. Rich is committed to getting the job done within budget and on time. I have worked with Rich on many projects and recommend him highly to discriminating individuals seeking the ultimate level of service and creativity from a designer/builder. **★★★★★ — Mona, June 2019** > We hired Bella Casa Builders for the architectural design and construction of our two story home. The design and permitting process went very smoothly due to Rich's extensive construction background and his knowledge of the city of San Jose permitting regulations. He initially proposed 3 different designs for our house based on our list of requirements. It was very easy to work with Rich through the design iterations to get the design optimized for all of the must have things that we were looking for. > > During the construction process, he always had a strong eye for interior design and would help make suggestions as we were choosing all of our finishing. He would always stay on the construction site and make sure that the job was done correctly with high quality craftsmanship. We are very happy with the outcome of our home and would recommend Rich to anyone that is looking to design a new construction home! **★★★★★ — Sam, June 2019** > I couldn't more highly recommend Bella Casa Builders and Rich Nuti. I know I got really lucky finding him and it's likely I wouldn't have been able to build this house without him. I worked with Rich from the beginning, going from property acquisition (on a tear-down), design, build, and move-in over a little more than a year on a 2-story custom home in San Jose. > > I engaged with Rich before we even found the lot. He was extremely helpful even before I signed a contract with him, letting me know what kind of lot I needed and whether I'd get what I was looking for on each property. > > I loved going through the design process with Rich. He's a naturally creative person and really has an eye for clean, timeless designs. He's also amazing at optimizing the space for what I needed in the house. > > He treats each project as if it is his own, consistently making suggestions to improve the house and always thinking about the value of an idea with an eye on schedule and budget. Because he's both the designer and builder, we were able to make on the spot changes effortlessly during construction. Many of the changes were even suggestions by Rich to ensure it met everything I was looking for in the house. > > Everyone that has seen the house have all said the build quality is incredibly high and are extremely impressed with how it all came out. His communication is great and I always knew what was going on. He's direct and no nonsense, making it super easy to work with him. And even after the house was finished, he's always happy to stop by and take a look at anything that comes up or answer any questions I have. **★★★★★ — User, June 2019** > Rich has done an outstanding job designing and building our home, a two-story tudor style single family house. We fell in love with the architectural design at first sight. We get visitors sometimes, and one of the first things they always say to me is, you have a beautiful house. The interior is also very well designed, a good combination of preserving the tudor style and being as practical as possible. The design also reserved possibilities of adding modern technology to turn the house into a smart home. Rich truly cares about his clients. Three years after we bought the house, he is still available to answer all kinds of questions we have. I highly recommend Rich and his Bella Casa team to anyone looking for an architectural and residential designer. **★★★★★ — monica farnsworth, June 2019** > I have worked with Bella Casa many times. They are responsible, caring, meticulous, and creative. All with a truly professional style. I would highly recommend them. **★★★★★ — Fan Jiang, June 2019** > We have our beautiful tudor style single family house designed and built by Rich, he did an excellent job on quality control and craftsmanship! The final result is amazing, you can feel his great attention to detail everywhere. After the work, when we have general home maintenance questions, he will always respond with helpful suggestions or even personally come to our home to fix the problem. I strongly recommend him as your next one-stop architect and builder!! **★★★★★ — Karen Linthicum, June 2019** > Rich helped design and build two bathrooms and a walk in closet for our home. He came up with creative options to utilize existing space and keep the remodel elegant but affordable. He has a great eye for recommending the latest styles and colors, which without his help would have been overwhelming. We have also had the pleasure of seeing some of his custom built homes which are absolutely stunning! ## Selected projects - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathrooms-pj-vj~5723829) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 6 - [Indoor-Outdoor Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/indoor-outdoor-living-pj-vj~5723832) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 7 - [Custom Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-kitchens-pj-vj~5723831) - Location: Campbell, CA - Photos: 10 - [Exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exteriors-pj-vj~5723825) - Location: Santa Clara, CA - Photos: 4 - [Silver Creek](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/silver-creek-pj-vj~5784663) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 7 - [Kitchen / Great Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-great-room-pj-vj~5757402) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 5 - [Completed Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/completed-projects-pj-vj~5721067) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 9 - [Willow Glen Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/willow-glen-home-pj-vj~5763565) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 2 - [Willow Glen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/willow-glen-pj-vj~6734402) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 [See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/bella-casa-builders-pfvwus-pf~344114117) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/840727746.m3u8?s=9162dd2613737046ba8a20a41bf164b61de85afc&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Do you handle permitting, zoning, and regulatory approvals?** Yes, we absolutely handle permitting, zoning, and regulatory approvals. We meticulously manage all phases, including the permit process, and coordinate with planning and building departments. With my strong relationships and understanding of local agencies in the South Bay Area, we aim for project acceptance on the first pass and can represent you before commissions if needed. **What types of projects do you specialize in (custom homes, remodels, additions)?** We specialize in a wide range of residential projects, including custom homes, remodels, and additions. As a Design/Build firm, we handle everything from designing a custom home from the ground up to adding square footage or renovating an existing home, ensuring a seamless process from concept to completion. **How do you help clients design within their construction budget?** We prioritize budget control from the start. Through proper upfront planning, we develop accurate budgets. Our extensive construction experience allows us to price-check building costs during the design process, ensuring you're comfortable with project costs as we move forward. My model ensures your goals are met while maintaining budget control. **Do you provide full-service architectural services through construction?** Yes, we provide comprehensive full-service design/build services from initial concept through construction completion. We handle architectural planning, construction documents, 3D modeling, project management, and all construction phases. Our integrated approach ensures a seamless process, delivering your dream home on time and on budget. **Do you design fully custom homes?** Absolutely, designing fully custom homes is one of our core specialties. We work closely with you from a blank slate, translating your imagination into a unique design that truly reflects your vision and lifestyle. Our Design/Build approach ensures every detail is tailored to your dreams. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* ## Ideabooks - [Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/124194465/list/contemporary) — 1 idea - [richbuilder's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8511912/list/richbuilder-s-ideas) — 20 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/richbuilder) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-12.*