--- title: "Carmel Building & Design — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/carmel-building-and-design-pfvwus-pf~345292893 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~345292893.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Carmel Building & Design" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/91035252059d78e9_2509-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Carmel, California 93923, United States" latitude: 36.5457 longitude: -121.8949 phone: "(831) 626-8606" website: http://www.carmelbuilding.com rating: 5 review_count: 1 followers: 48 last_updated: 2026-11-04 --- # Carmel Building & Design Original Houzz profile: [Carmel Building & Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/carmel-building-and-design-pfvwus-pf~345292893) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Carmel, CA - **Serves:** Seaside, Monterey, Marina, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Carmel Valley, Del Monte Forest, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel By The Sea, Del Rey Oaks, Sand City, Carmel - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (1 review) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Carmel Building & Design, established in 2000, is located in Carmel, California. We specialize in designing and building fine custom homes, renovating historic structures, remodeling projects of all types and home energy retrofits. As long-time advocates and devotees of environmentally mindful design and construction, we apply “green” principles to every project. Our capabilities and expertise include sustainable building practices, LEED, Passive House and Living Building Challenge strategies, and energy retrofits of existing homes. These options can significantly reduce a home’s demand for energy resources, improve indoor air quality, quiet, comfort and durability, increase the home’s value and are easy on the planet. At Carmel Building & Design, we’ve found a better way to build. It’s personal. We focus intently on you, the client, to create a home that suits your lifestyle and reflects your individual tastes. It’s responsible. Our design principles and building practices incorporate environmentally mindful features that improve indoor air quality, enhance value, reduce energy and maintenance costs and are easy on the planet. It’s exceptional. We focus on quality in both your home and your experience. Check out this video of our clients talking about the benefits of living in a certified Passive House... http://www.carmelbuilding.com/news/videos/\#passiveHouse ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Building Design - Green Building - Sustainable Design - Historic Building Conservation - Custom Homes ### Areas Served - Seaside - Monterey - Marina - Pacific Grove - Pebble Beach - Carmel Valley - Del Monte Forest - Carmel-by-the-Sea - Carmel By The Sea - Del Rey Oaks - Sand City - Carmel ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Carmel Building & Design | | Address | Carmel, California 93923, United States | | Phone | (831) 626-8606 | | Website | http://www.carmelbuilding.com | | License Number | 786482 | | Followers on Houzz | 48 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Carmel Building & Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/carmel-building-and-design-pfvwus-pf~345292893) - **Website:** http://www.carmelbuilding.com - **Phone:** (831) 626-8606 ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 1 review** ### All 1 review **★★★★★ — micarl, March 2016** > My wife and I hired Carmel Building & Design as our General Contractors and built our home from 3000 miles away. Rob and Matt exceeded our expectations both in the way in which they worked with us to plan the home and build the home we wanted, but also a product that was built artfully. Now some 3 years later, we are 100% pleased with the process and the results and would not change a single thing. Our certified Passive Home and also Leed Platinum home was built taking into consideration that how one can build a responsible home with very little negative effects on our environment and still look fantastic. We would recommend Carmel Building & Design without hesitation, and if we didn't love our home so much, would do this all over again. ## Selected projects - [Countryside Passive House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/countryside-passive-house-pj-vj~7002450) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: This all-electric certified Passive House sits on a 10-acre parcel in Cachagua, a rural area of Carmel Valley, California. The 2,277-square-foot, 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence was built next to an observatory, the initial draw for the owners who are avid star gazers. The hues of the home’s interior are intentionally neutral, focusing attention on the dramatic natural surroundings. The great room and adjacent bedroom feature pitched ceilings accented with dark wood beam trestles, lending a sense… - [Renovated Mid-Century Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/renovated-mid-century-modern-pj-vj~6678757) - Location: Carmel Valley, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: The interior of this 2,249-square-foot Carmel Valley home was extensively renovated in keeping with its classic Mid-Century Modern style. The home was originally designed by Will Shaw, FAIA, of Burde Shaw Associates in Monterey, qualifying it as a historic structure. Care was taken to use only materials, shapes and hues that honor its vintage roots. Intriguing angles define the ceilings and upper windows of this two-bedroom, two-bath charmer. Muted-tone wood graces the walls, ceilings and floors… - [From Traditional to Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/from-traditional-to-modern-pj-vj~6154921) - Location: Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: This 4,000-square-foot, 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath Carmel home was given an interior make-over and updated energy infrastructure. Its original style, typical of the 1970s, was transformed into a thoughtful, exciting interior space. Pitched ceilings were added to the main floor kitchen, living room and dining room, enhancing a sense of spaciousness. The open floor plan flows seamlessly from one room to another. An ample kitchen island provides a center-piece for gathering whether standing or sitting, as… - [Graceful Carmel Beauty](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/graceful-carmel-beauty-pj-vj~5649766) - Location: Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: Situated near the Bay in Carmel-by-the-Sea, this 4,000-square-foot home underwent an extensive interior remodel. Soft white finishes on walls and ceilings accentuate the natural light that beams in through windows and skylights. Wide-plank, stained oak flooring, marble mosaic adorning the bathrooms, iron handrails and custom cabinetry serve to create a sleek, modern and graceful style. The 3-bed, 4.5-bath home features an open, flowing floor plan that occupies lower, main and upper levels, affor… - [Forest Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/forest-retreat-pj-vj~5587728) - Location: Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: This newly-constructed 1,800-square-foot home fits beautifully and authentically into its Carmel-by-the-Sea neighborhood. Its vintage Carmel style is expressed in the wood shingles and ample front porch. Crafted as a family retreat, the open floor plan of this 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath cottage offers a sense of both spaciousness and cozy comfort. A vibrant blue lends the front door a warm and welcoming feel and creates pops of color in the kitchen and throughout the home. The kitchen island near the b… - [Carmel Highlands Seascapes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carmel-highlands-seascapes-pj-vj~5509617) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: Approaching the entrance of this extensively remodeled Carmel Highlands home, one can’t help but be captured by the majesty of the Pacific Ocean. A primary element of the transformation of this 3,247-square-foot residence was opening it up to the seascape in the near distance. The roof structure was altered to allow an eight-foot high, three-panel glass slider that stretches 26 feet across the main living spaces on the ocean side. A second two-panel slider on the east facing side affords a 16-fo… - [Carmel Valley Vistas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carmel-valley-vistas-pj-vj~3000842) - Location: Carmel Valley, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: Stretching across the landscape, this 2,244-square-foot home was designed and built to take maximum advantage of mountain and valley views. Set on 2.3 acres in the California Coast Range, each room features abundant windows that take in the beauty of the natural surroundings. The open floor plan flows gracefully from room to room and high, beamed ceilings add to the sense of spaciousness. With the master suite and second bedroom suite set at opposite ends of the house, privacy and tranquility ar… - [Rustic Meets Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-meets-modern-pj-vj~2978887) - Location: Pacific Grove, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: This newly constructed 2,476-square-foot home in Pacific Grove affords views over a lush green forest reaching all the way to the blue of the Monterey Bay. The open plan on the main floor enhances the sense of spaciousness and is equally suitable for entertaining and cozying up for a quiet evening. Rich wood on floors, ceilings and other architectural touches invites nature inside. The lower level was created by excavating into the granite hillside, creating a solid foundation for the 2-bedroom,… - [Ocean Vista Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ocean-vista-retreat-pj-vj~2871681) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: Views of the Pacific are framed by wall-to-wall windows on the ocean-facing side of this 2,981-square-foot home. Set in a cozy Carmel-by-the-Sea neighborhood, the home shares the same footprint as the 1980s structure that previously occupied the site. Distinctive ceiling angles lend a sense of spaciousness to the open design of the great room. Splashes of color and rich wood flooring bring the beauty of the natural surroundings into this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath abode. An innovative radiant heat syst… - [Reimagined Carmel Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/reimagined-carmel-cottage-pj-vj~2571474) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: Noted during the design review process as “the successful reimagining of a Carmel Cottage,” the spacious feel of this new home belies its modest 1,927 square feet. Innovative design resulted in a 3-bed, 3.5-bath abode that covers three floors, one below grade. Brilliant white walls contrast beautifully with rich wood on the floors and on the dramatically pitched ceilings. The open floor plan of the great-room-style main living space is lined with windows that welcome the sunlight. Shorter walls… - [Restored Historic Gem](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/restored-historic-gem-pj-vj~2557409) - Location: Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: Settled just beyond a charming stone border and fragrant gardens, this historic 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is a Carmel treasure. The original Spanish style structure was built in 1920 with an addition in the 1990s. An extensive remodel created a seamless architectural style, restoring the 1,355-square-foot home’s old-world sensibilities. Vaulted, beam-adorned ceilings, custom ironwork and stone fireplace give the living/dining room an expansive yet warm and cozy feel. The vintage knob and tube elect… - [Passive House Beauty](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/passive-house-beauty-pj-vj~1199740) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: This charming Carmel-by-the-Sea home is Central California’s first PHIUS+ Certified Passive House. Also LEED Platinum certified, it ushers in a new era of personal, responsible and exceptional design and construction on the Monterey Peninsula. Reclaimed wood floors and rich beams complement the home’s soft white interior, washed by natural light. The systems, materials and building techniques that improve indoor air quality, quiet, comfort and durability are gracefully out of sight, leaving an e… - [Timeless Treasure](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/timeless-treasure-pj-vj~1860957) - Location: Carmel, CA - Photos: 13 - Description: A short stroll from the beach, this circa 1930 home was respectfully restored to retain its classic Carmel, board and batten style and the unmistakable feel of a refuge. A deck, built over the new garage—once a freestanding carport—melds seamlessly with the house, lending a welcoming, cohesive look. Indoor and out live comfortably together with most rooms opening onto a private central courtyard. Glass-paned, combination French-Dutch doors and abundant windows let in natural light and open to th… - [Vintage Family Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vintage-family-cottage-pj-vj~1408949) - Location: Carmel, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: Inheriting the cottage of a beloved uncle visited from childhood on, the homeowners were passionate about honoring his love of nature and staying true to the cottage feel while updating the 1920s-era home. The remodel transformed the interior from dark to light tones, adding and enlarging windows to welcome in the warming sun. The 768-square-foot cottage was expanded modestly to 1,166 square feet by enlarging bedrooms and adding a bathroom. Air sealed and well-insulated, the home is an energy-ef… - [Beyond Green Beauty](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beyond-green-beauty-pj-vj~1235552) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: This split-level Carmel home, with views of the Pacific stretching for miles, was reconfigured to create a sense of openness and connection with nature—inside and out. Representing a new era in sustainable building, the home was crafted to meet Living Building Challenge Zero Net Energy standards. It uses no gas and consumes a fraction of the energy of a conventionally built home. Its modest electric energy use is offset with photovoltaic panels on the roof. Completely free of materials and finis… - [Rustic Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-contemporary-pj-vj~1199761) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: Borrowing colors, textures and materials from nature, this rustic yet contemporary home enjoys a symbiotic relationship with its surroundings. Natural, wildlife-friendly landscaping is the perfect backdrop for elegant living. Double walls filled with foam insulation achieve CBD’s first super-insulated home, affording extreme energy efficiency and the owners’ desired aesthetic. There’s an intentional absence of VOC materials and almost no added finishes. Plaster, concrete and stucco are imbued wi… - [Charming Carmel Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/charming-carmel-cottage-pj-vj~1199774) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: Simple and authentic aptly describe this 1932 cottage in Carmel-by-the-Sea. The modest size structure on a lot-and-a-half was equal parts remodel and rebuild. We gave it an energy upgrade while preserving its historic nature, inside and out. A small amount of space was added to the kitchen and living room to create a more open and functional setting. The front part of the house—taken down to the framing and recrafted—affords ample space for guests with four bedrooms. The board and batten lined w… - [Restored Carmel Treasure](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/restored-carmel-treasure-pj-vj~1199773) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: This circa 1920 home needed some TLC to restore its original charm while updating its infrastructure. Care was taken to honor the home’s vintage roots. Most walls and ceilings are bathed in soft white with timeless accents of stone, tile and wood. In an upper story bedroom, a buttery yellow enhances the effect of natural light. Spray foam insulation brought the home into the 21st century of comfort and energy efficiency, and improved its structural integrity for future generations. - [Redwood Classic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/redwood-classic-pj-vj~1199764) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: irca 1910, this house is believed to be one of the first built in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Great care was taken to preserve its treasured past while making it a larger, more functional space for the owners. Palm sanders were employed to remove decades of wear on walls and ceiling, revealing the beautiful character of the abundant redwood. The original clinker-brick fireplace makes a historic statement, complemented by the one-of-a-kind alabaster chandelier, created by a local artist. Redwood salvaged… - [Skyline Forest Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/skyline-forest-modern-pj-vj~1199752) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: In the mid-2000s, “green” practices hadn’t yet made it into the mainstream of residential building. We were a little ahead of the curve. At no extra cost, we applied advanced framing techniques, low VOC finishes, eco-friendly landscaping and other green principles. The result is a house that surpassed the minimum California energy requirement by 30 percent and obtained a high score on the Build it Green New Construction Checklist. And most important, we surpassed the clients’ expectations. The c… [See all 21 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/carmel-building-and-design-pfvwus-pf~345292893) ## Community Q&A **Q: love the glass sliding doors** *(in Photo Questions)* What brand of sliding doors are these? It looks like they open to both the left and right over the other panel. How do they lock in the middle? A: Thanks for your inquiry Mary. The sliding door is an Andersen E-Series, four panel door. Here's a link to more info. www.andersenwindows.com/windows-and-doors/doors/sliding-patio-doors/e-series-gliding-patio-door/\#size **Q: About the black farm sink** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me who makes the gorgeous black farm sink? Do you like it and is it a matte or gloss finish? A: I apologize that it's taken so long to reply to your question. The Black Granite sink is from Stone Forest but is a discontinued item. Hope this helps. Thank you for contacting us. **Q: Where is the dining set from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you for your question. We are not involved in furniture selection. I can ask the client if you'd like. **Q: Beams: what type of wood and finish?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The beams are re-sawn Douglas fir. The finish is a low-sheen water-based clear coat, custom-tinted onsite with the same white paint used for the walls. It was sprayed and then "back-brushed" to work it into the rough surface. **Q: what type of wood is used on this island?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The wood is white oak. Thank you again for your interest. **Q: Paint color** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the brand and color of the paint please? Also what is the finish of the paint? A: Thanks for your question. 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