--- title: "Swanson Kitchens, Inc. — Kitchen & Bath Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/swanson-kitchens-inc-pfvwus-pf~402771059 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~402771059.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Swanson Kitchens, Inc." category: ["Kitchen & Bath Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7873f31e0f1ca9fc_6956-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1433 Paloma Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010, United States" latitude: 37.5671 longitude: -122.3676 phone: "(650) 867-7455" website: http:// rating: 5 review_count: 17 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 409 last_updated: 2026-09-27 --- # Swanson Kitchens, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Swanson Kitchens, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/swanson-kitchens-inc-pfvwus-pf~402771059) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers - **Location:** Burlingame, CA - **Serves:** Burlingame, Greater Portland Area - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (17 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2014–2025), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves Please enjoy viewing some 70 projects here on our Houzz page. Owning Swanson Kitchens has been one of the most exciting times of my life. I have gained knowledge working with truly helpful contractors and designers. Our clients passion and loyalty helped to put us in the position to succeed. My heart is full of Thanks to each and every one of you that allow us into your beautiful homes. This year I am announcing my retirement after 20 years in the Kitchen Design business. ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - 3D Rendering - Floor Plans - Kitchen Remodeling ### Areas Served - Burlingame - Greater Portland Area ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Swanson Kitchens, Inc. | | Address | 1433 Paloma Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010, United States | | Phone | (650) 867-7455 | | Website | http:// | | Followers on Houzz | 409 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Swanson Kitchens, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/swanson-kitchens-inc-pfvwus-pf~402771059) - **Website:** http:// - **Phone:** (650) 867-7455 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - CKD, and NKBA Award Winner - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2014–2025), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [National Kitchen & Bath Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-kitchen-and-bath-association-pfvwus-pf~1351084655) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 17 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — MARK GUREVICH, June 2020** > Carrol was one of the best parts about our remodel. Always answering emails and questions, always helpful, and full of good ideas. She was there from the design to build, to fixing the few issues we had after. Carrol was able to design our kitchen, two bathrooms of custom cabinetry, and a bunch of built in shelving for the living room. > > I would recommend her to anyone. **★★★★★ — Meredith Keefer, May 2020** > It was such a pleasure to work with Carol! She redesigned my whole kitchen on a very short timeline and I could not be more pleased. Working with a professional for kitchen design is a complete game changer. There is a place for everything and she walked me through things I hadn't even considered. I have sent a few friends to her already so they can enjoy their new kitchens as much as I do. I cannot say enough about her! **★★★★★ — Monica Mehta, Aug. 2018** > It was a joy to work with Carol for our kitchen remodel. To start off with, she has such a sweet and pleasant personality. I always looked forward to visiting her shop. Carol takes her job very seriously, and creates a kitchen that is beautiful, suits the home owner, and makes the best use of all possible space. I was very impressed with how thoughtfully Carol considered our kitchen space. It was a very old fashioned kitchen with some extremely awkward angles. She turned it into a large family hub and somehow almost entirely eliminated all of the awkwardness - using a ton of creativity, she created a large beautiful space and even managed to squeeze in an extra broom closet! > > Carol will ask you how you use your kitchen - do you have a large lunch prep area for lots of kids to prepare for school? Do you cook a lot? Store lots of entertaining dishes? Then she will make every single thing somehow have a perfect spot. I could not have asked for a better kitchen design. > > Lastly, Carol took extra time to design a number of other areas around our home. She designed a bar area, a kids wetbar area, a playroom, as well as our bathrooms. All are equally gorgeous!! Thanks, Carol! **★★★★★ — Interior Solutions, Jan. 2018** > We have worked with Carol on quite a few projects now and find her an amazing and thoughtful kitchen designer for our clients. She helps the client plan out all the aspects of the kitchen and is great working with us to achieve our vision of the design. We hope to work with Carol on many Kitchens for years to come! **★★★★★ — Kate Schrier, Dec. 2017** > We worked with Carol and Ross on a significant kitchen remodel, and they were a pleasure throughout the process. Carol was very thoughtful in helping to ensure that our kitchen design was going to meet our needs, and she also anticipated some features that we didn't even know that we wanted. KB Cabinets worked with our contractor and made sure that the cabinets were onsite when needed. We've been very happy with the quality of the cabinets and also ordered bathroom vanities from them. We're currently working with KB Cabinets on a smaller project since we had such a good experience the first time around! **★★★★★ — Ray and Linda Cougoule, Dec. 2017** > Carol is a true professional. Because of her knowledge our kitchen and master bath are > absolutely beautiful. We highly recommend her. **★★★★★ — Lillian Shu, Dec. 2017** > My friend hired Carol to do her kitchen cabinets several years ago and recommended her to me. I like to work with Carol a lot because she is very detail oriented. She came to my house several times to find out how I use my kitchen and made recommendations on the drawers and pullouts, etc. She also listened carefully what I needed and made the new cabinets function perfectly. My contractor told me that the cabinets were well designed at almost every perspective and they were easy to install too. When there was a little glitch, she managed to work it out quickly and made us happy. I highly recommend her if anyone needs new cabinets. **★★★★★ — Julie Trudeau, Dec. 2017** > We purchased cabinets for a whole home renovation (kitchen, 4.5 baths, and a laundry room) from Carol and Ross at KB Cabinets. We had a great experience and are thoroughly enjoying our new home. We shopped at another contractor-recommended cabinet provider, but chose to work with Carol because she added value to the project through her experience as a certified kitchen designer. This involved making suggestions to the kitchen layout slightly different from what the architect had designed, but in the end were spot-on recommendations. These included how much room to leave between the island and the wall and other similar feathers. I liked her thoughts on layouts for function and visualization from an artistic perspective. The quality of the cabinets is terrific. Equally importantly, Carol and Ross worked well with us and with our contractor to resolve issues that arose during construction. We couldn't be happier and we highly recommend this business! **★★★★★ — Sue Kopcho, Dec. 2017** > Carol was wonderful. She planned out our kitchen masterfully. Carol had a lot of wonderful suggestions of items to incorporate as well as where to place dishware/cutlery (in terms of making the kitchen flow). > > The cabinets are very high quality and we receive compliments often. Carol also assisted with other design elements, free of charge. She has a keen eye!! I’d recommend her and KB cabinets to any and everyone!! **★★★★★ — Paoletti Consulting, Aug. 2016** > We love our remodeled kitchen! We are blessed that we were able to do this project and for the team that performed the work. Our remodel included a small nearby laundry room. Our kitchen was completely transformed from a small 70’s style peninsula with 4” square brown counter tiles and inefficient circulation to a completely reorganized and updated light and airy state-of-the-art kitchen with an island and a second matching working peninsula. Circulation was much improved by relocating two doorway openings and opening up the kitchen to the adjacent dining room. A pair of French Doors now open up directly from the kitchen to a large outdoor deck. > > Carol Swanson-Petterson (KB Cabinets) was instrumental in designing the kitchen, as well as laying out and designing the cabinets. She was extremely helpful in coordinating all aspects of the kitchen to establish and maintain its integrity throughout the design and construction process. She is a sensitive, thoughtful designer and a very valuable member of the team. **★★★★★ — David Hale, March 2016** > I wanted to use a local business for our kitchen remodel so I stopped by the KB Cabinets showroom first. After meeting Carol and Ross to discuss the project I looked no further. I had an idea of what we wanted but Carol's design offered excellent suggestions to get the most from our small kitchen. I used a local contractor Carol had worked with before and the whole project went flawlessly. Carol was very professional, friendly and prompt. The cabinets are beautiful and we could not be happier with our new kitchen 18 months later. I would definitely recommend Carol and Ross and KB Cabinets. **★★★★★ — ktsevillia, Feb. 2016** > I found Carol at KB Cabinets after a friend referred me to her. She was the 5th cabinet designer I met with. From the beginning it was a positive experience. She really took the time to get to know what we wanted design wise, but she also took the time to understand how we would function in the space she was designing (she designed the cabinetry for our kitchen/great room, dining room, and master bath). So simple, yet so brilliant. The end product was a fantastic design that met our lifestyle needs. Over a year after getting our cabinets installed and living with them, there is very little I would change. ## Selected projects - [Contemporary Eichler](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-eichler-pj-vj~6481113) - Location: Stanford, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: Cabinetry Plan by KB Cabinets, Brookhaven Wood -Mode cabinets - [Contemporary to Traditional Re-Do](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-to-traditional-re-do-pj-vj~6374757) - Location: Palo Alto, CA - Photos: 12 - [White & Walnut Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-and-walnut-contemporary-pj-vj~6353462) - Location: Burlingame, CA - Photos: 15 - [San Mateo Park Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-mateo-park-style-pj-vj~6129480) - Location: San Mateo, CA - Photos: 13 - Description: Accented Tailored Kitchen with Eclectic Design details. - [Stylish Two-Tone Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stylish-two-tone-kitchen-pj-vj~5929586) - Location: San Mateo, CA - Photos: 14 - Description: Two Tone Kitchen, Built-Ins for the Dining Room and a Contemporary Floating Vanity update this San Mateo home. - [Welcoming Elegance Rustic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/welcoming-elegance-rustic-pj-vj~5727824) - Location: San Carlos, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: Philosophy of Wabi- Sabi is seen in this very sophisticated kitchen. Organic elegance of nature's materials: rich in raw texture, native objects. - [Burlingame Back-Splash!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/burlingame-back-splash-pj-vj~5593536) - Location: Burlingame, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: Updated fun remodel with a new open floor-plan - [Shasta Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shasta-contemporary-pj-vj~5554794) - Location: San Mateo, CA - Photos: 7 - [Cherry Gourmet](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cherry-gourmet-pj-vj~5843855) - Location: Hillsborough, CA - Photos: 5 - [Fordham Update](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fordham-update-pj-vj~5472110) - Location: San Mateo, CA - Photos: 5 - [Fernwood Light and Modern Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fernwood-light-and-modern-kitchen-pj-vj~1263346) - Location: San Mateo, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: Brookhaven Cabinetry - [Burlingame Update](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/burlingame-update-pj-vj~3019638) - Location: Burlingame, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: Springfield Recessed/Nordic White Vista/Vertical Grain Nantucket Laminate - [Forest Hill Transformation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/forest-hill-transformation-pj-vj~1011684) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: A major transformation of a Spanish Mediterranean home created a much more usable and larger home. On the main level a small bedroom and bathroom were torn out and combined with the existing kitchen area. This created a large open kitchen with an eating area that includes a wet bar. Two bedrooms and a bath were combined to make a master bedroom, bath and closet area. Downstairs the crawl space was excavated to make a large garage and add three bedrooms and baths. A wet bar was added to the recon… - [San Francisco Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-francisco-contemporary-pj-vj~2672142) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 16 - [Napa Kitchen Island Update](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/napa-kitchen-island-update-pj-vj~2172712) - Location: Napa, CA - Photos: 11 - Description: Modern Showplace Wood Products EVO Frameless Cabinetry - [Brookhaven 2016](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brookhaven-2016-pj-vj~2475361) - Location: Palo Alto, CA - Photos: 4 - [Elegant San Mateo Park Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elegant-san-mateo-park-kitchen-pj-vj~1369916) - Location: San Mateo, CA - Photos: 16 - Description: Brookhaven I frameless cabinets were designed for a midcentury home with a traditional flair. Beautiful white marble counter tops grace the two tone recessed panel cabinets, all Thermador stainless steel appliances and wonderful natural light make this kitchen a wonderful space to both cook in and entertain. - [Los Altos Update](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/los-altos-update-pj-vj~2672067) - Location: Los Altos, CA - Photos: 4 - [Cherry Kitchen San Mateo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cherry-kitchen-san-mateo-pj-vj~2552121) - Location: San Mateo, CA - Photos: 3 - [Burlingame Storybook Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/burlingame-storybook-home-pj-vj~2840319) - Location: Burlingame, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: O'Brien & Sons Construction [See all 75 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/swanson-kitchens-inc-pfvwus-pf~402771059) ## Ideabooks - [Powder rooms bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/172981457/list/powder-rooms-bathroom) — 24 ideas - [walking pantry or 2nd back kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/169278819/list/walking-pantry-or-2nd-back-kitchens) — 7 ideas - [Traditional kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/160577412/list/traditional-kitchens) — 6 ideas - [Kitchen pantry Closets](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/139535369/list/kitchen-pantry-closets) — 6 ideas - [Portland Project 80th](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114244486/list/portland-project-80th) — 29 ideas - [Kitchen design's ideas and details](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1255030/list/kitchen-design-s-ideas-and-details) — 190 ideas - [Kitchen details](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2942940/list/kitchen-details) — 202 ideas - [Kitchen Islands](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2758616/list/kitchen-islands) — 209 ideas - [Kitchen, Wood dark stain cabinets](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5303200/list/kitchen-wood-dark-stain-cabinets) — 52 ideas - [Back splashes and tile](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3038540/list/back-splashes-and-tile) — 175 ideas - [Cabinetry inserts or accessories](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/21951523/list/cabinetry-inserts-or-accessories) — 166 ideas - [Kitchen Hoods](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2580511/list/kitchen-hoods) — 315 ideas - [Kitchen benches](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2942734/list/kitchen-benches) — 58 ideas - [hutch or bar hutch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5303232/list/hutch-or-bar-hutch) — 53 ideas - [Bar areas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3998256/list/bar-areas) — 12 ideas - [COLOR](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/11422011/list/color) — 99 ideas - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2942723/list/bathrooms) — 84 ideas - [LAUNDRY ROOMS](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18985907/list/laundry-rooms) — 13 ideas - [familyroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3999104/list/familyroom) — 18 ideas - [Kitchen lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24889309/list/kitchen-lighting) — 71 ideas [See all 57 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/kbcabinetspdx) ## Community Q&A **Q: hi beautiful design cabinets question** *(in Photo Questions)* hi would you be able to share the dimensions of these cabinets. height of the total cabinet. and height of three cabinets. I appreciate any I formation you can share. A: 9' ceiling: Lower tall cabinets are 84" ht with a transitional 1" trim in between, next 18" ht uppers with 5" top ceiling crown. Hope that helps **Q: Who makes these cabinets? How can I get the trim around the bottom?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: These are Cherry Wood cabinets by Showplace Wood Products. The stain is called Cordova, and we added an Ebony glaze (free glazing from Showplace Wood!). The door style is called Waterford. The trim or Light Valance piece is also by Showplace Wood Products. Thank you for your interest! **Q: Panel + Painted Cabinets** *(in Photo Questions)* Have you gotten any negative feedback from your clients about issues due to steam from dishwashers with painted cabinet panels on them? We were thinking of doing this in our home but are worried the paint could be negatively impacted by the steam A: Our cabinetry uses a factory finished, catalyzed varnish topcoat, so steam and/or heat issues are not a problem. **Q: paint color?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the paint color on the walls? A: Thank you for your question, but we were not involved with the paint colors used on the walls. **Q: Whats the name of the white paint please I love it?** *(in Photo Questions)* I am trying to paint my kitchen I love the walls to be Revere Pewter but I can't choose the shaker cabinets color? A: The cabinet color is proprietary to our cabinets, Wood-Mode Cabinetry. The color is called Nordic White. I hope this helps! **Q: what type of backsplash is this? manufacturer?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi Nancy- this a back painted glass product. We did not provide the backsplash so I am unsure on who the manufacturer is. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. 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