--- title: "EnviroHomeDesign LLC — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/envirohomedesign-llc-pfvwus-pf~402837235 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~402837235.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "EnviroHomeDesign LLC" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/51c3f1120226711e_9373-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "4822 3rd St N., Arlington, Virginia 22203, United States" latitude: 38.8738 longitude: -77.1142 phone: "(703) 812-9370" website: https://envirohomedesign.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 12 best_of_houzz_awards: 9 followers: 172 last_updated: 2026-08-10 --- # EnviroHomeDesign LLC Original Houzz profile: [EnviroHomeDesign LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/envirohomedesign-llc-pfvwus-pf~402837235) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Arlington, VA - **Serves:** Arlington, Alexandria, Reston, McLean, Annandale, Baileys Crossroads, Fairfax, Vienna, Great Falls, Falls Church, Huntington, Dunn Loring, Seven Corners, Washington, Bethesda, DC (Washington), Potomac - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (12 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2017–2026), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves - Free consultation - Eco-friendly - Award winning EnviroHomeDesign (EHD) is an award winning design-build firm specialized in kitchen, bathroom and basement remodeling, additions and custom homes. Over 20 years of experience helping families convert their houses into beautiful, healthy and efficient homes. We will guide you through the design and construction process resulting in an end product that meets your needs. We form flexible teams for each project with a customized approach for our clients and their budgets. EHD has the expertise to deliver green certified projects including LEED Homes, National Green Standard, and EarthCraft certifications. Let us make your dream home a reality! ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Basement Remodeling - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Multigenerational Homes - Home Restoration - Energy-Efficient Homes - Universal Design - Green Building - Sustainable Design - Handicap-Accessible Design - Modular Home Additions ### Areas Served - Arlington - Alexandria - Reston - McLean - Annandale - Baileys Crossroads - Fairfax - Vienna - Great Falls - Falls Church - Huntington - Dunn Loring - Seven Corners - Washington - Bethesda - DC (Washington) - Potomac ### Typical Job Cost $100,000 - 1.5 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | EnviroHomeDesign LLC | | Address | 4822 3rd St N., Arlington, Virginia 22203, United States | | Phone | (703) 812-9370 | | Website | https://envirohomedesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 172 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/EnviroHD - Blog — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lY1MA9S1uY ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [EnviroHomeDesign LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/envirohomedesign-llc-pfvwus-pf~402837235) - **Website:** https://envirohomedesign.com - **Phone:** (703) 812-9370 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - NARI 2009, Green Builder Magazine 2009, Environmental Design+Construction 2009, Green Builder Magazine 2009, My Marvin Architect 2011, Poder 2013, Arlington Green Home Program Choice 2007 to 2019 - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2017–2026), 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) - [National Kitchen & Bath Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-kitchen-and-bath-association-pfvwus-pf~1351084655) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 12 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 46.0 - Communication: 46.0 - Value: 46.0 ### All 12 reviews **★★★★★ — Deborah lippitt, Oct. 2025** > Washington DC Green Transition Kitchen! Excellent job! Tidy kitchen with stove in close proximity to fridge with work spaces on either side of stove..what more could you ask for!! Well another fridge in the pantry!! And yes, there it is! > I applaud the functionality of this kitchen. Too many kitchens now days seem to be leaning looking good (trendy!!) rather than functionality! > Only thing I really dislike, after living with it, is a exterior doorway entering into and a pathway thru the kitchen..but sometimes you have to work with what you have. I did manage to move my exterior door to the far edge of the kitchen so the pathway no longer ran thru the kitchen. > Beautiful job!! **★★★★★ — Robert Hennings, Jan. 2022** > Simply put, Marta is wonderful. Not only is she a talented architect, she is a warm and caring person. From the time we began working on our project with her, through its completion, I felt like she was our partner--she worked with us every step of the way to design the home we wanted. She helped guide us through the process from start to finish, patiently asking us questions to help us better understand the home we wanted, and, with her tremendous knowledge of design and construction, turned our dream into reality. When we ran into some challenges with our project (no fault of Marta's--it had to do with the difficulty of adding to a 1941 colonial), she creatively and confidently turned those challenges into opportunities. There are many things I love about Marta, but above all else, I felt entirely at ease and comfortable working with her. I have complete confidence in her professional abilities and talents, and I love that she cares about giving her clients not just a house, but a home. I highly recommend her. > > PS--My husband also submitted a review and also highly recommends Marta. You can see his review below. While his name is also associated with this review, it's actually his wife who is writing it! **★★★★★ — g, Jan. 2022** > Beautify designs that are efficient, conscientious, and environmentally friendly. With her old world charm and attention to detail, Marta is a wonderful asset to Arlington and Northern Virginia metropolitan area! She added new life to my 1940 Arlington colonial. **★★★★★ — HU-8918098, Dec. 2020** > Marta at EnviroHomeDesign brought vision, imagination and clarity to our projects. She really thought about how we would use the space we were creating, anticipating our needs, and finding design solutions which worked for us. > > Marta is more than a talented designer. She has a deep knowledge of construction processes, materials and budgeting. Her energy is an inspiration. She is detailed, thorough, and very accessible. Marta is a great partner to have on a renovation. **★★★★★ — claire12399, Dec. 2018** > Our 1920 “cottage” in the Courthouse area of Arlington, which we bought in the 1970’s, was originally, we believe, a summer getaway from Washington DC. It was a one-story, 2 bedroom house on a small lot. The house had deteriorated to the point where we had to either do major renovations or sell the house to someone who would tear it down. Since we loved the neighborhood, and the house, we decided to discuss our options with Marta Laysecu, who seemed to share our desire to modernize the house while maintaining some of its original character, in an affordable way, and also, to incorporate environmentally friendly practices. > > Marta patiently spent many hours discussing ideas with my family, who all had differing ideas of how the renovation should be done. We wanted a flexible design that would allow for different living arrangements in the future as our needs changed. The other complicating factor was finding ways to comply with zoning regulations on our undersized lot. Marta spent many hours working with the county zoning office to understand our options. > > Marta listened to all the ideas from family members, and was able to come up with a design that managed to mesh many of the ideas into a plan that was acceptable to all, and she always took into account our budget. > > We ended up adding a second story, an addition on the back, and a complete renovation of the entire house, so we basically ended up with a new house, but with the basic character of the original. Marta was involved and available throughout the renovation. As a perfectionist, she insisted on quality work, and did not hesitate to have work redone that did not meet her standards. > > If we ever do a renovation in the future, we hope Marta will be available to help. **★★★★★ — Robert Hennings, Jan. 2017** > Marta had the depth of knowledge of both design and construction to work with real-world budgets, to hold subcontractors accountable, to prioritize items on our project, and to help us coordinate with all the many teams needed to complete a full home renovation. Marta is a passionate, creative, problem solver. She was with us every step of the way - from the initial design to the final construction. And she had the imagination to see our house as we would want to use it. She was detailed, persistent, patient – and a tireless advocate for my new family. I recommend Marta highly. **★★★★★ — debon24th, July 2016** > We used EnviroHomeDesign for our home renovation project. This design-build company was fabulous from start to finish! Marta Layseca, the architect/designer, did a brilliant job of understanding our family’s needs and desires, and using our limited footprint to enlarge our kitchen, living, and closet space. Her creative ideas made our space more practical, spacious, environmentally-friendly, and beautiful. Ms. Layseca stays very involved in the renovation project all the way through to completion. Her design experience, exceptional attention to detail, and commitment to our vision were invaluable. As an example, Ms. Layseca designed an elegant bathroom with a roll in shower for our son who is in a wheelchair. She created a perfect storage nook for his shower chair (requiring ingenuity and numerous careful pre-measurements), and designed important details into the construction and tilework in order to frame the shower beautifully without sacrificing accessibility. Harver Bautista (MKC group), the general contractor who partners with Ms. Layseca, was very reliable and impeccably responsive. We never sent an email that wasn’t responded to within a day – and usually within the hour. We had a tight timeline for our project. Mr. Bautista assured us that the project would be completed on schedule, and it was! The project remained on budget as well. The only extras were things we chose to add on. Mr. Bautista’s dedicated team of workers was at our house almost every day for 4 months, and delivered an excellent product. We are particularly admiring of their detailed work involving lowering floor joists, recreating a 1920’s crown molding on a room that was enlarged, and ensuring that all window and door trims matched the older trims in the home. On a personal note, Ms. Layseca and Mr. Bautista were a pleasure to work with, as was Fermin Contreras – the on-site manager of our project. **★★★★★ — jdbruns, Nov. 2014** > It may be over four years ago, but every day -- we still LOVE the kitchen and dining room renovation that Marta Layseca, EnviroHomeDesign, created for us. She developed several innovative options – staying per our request, within the existing footprint– and within our budget -- and we have a beautiful kitchen and dining room that no one who saw the previous space can believe was possible. She designed every square meter with efficiency, ease of use, warmth, and visual pleasure in mind. She listened to what we wanted but offered great ideas that expanded our horizons – we loved working with her. Her attention to detail is awesome – nothing was left unfinished and she worked closely with the builder to ensure every specification was carried out as planned. When we felt uncertain about the walls, she introduced us to Bryan King of Artifice Inc. who suggested and painted a warm parchment glaze – which still wows people that see it for the first time. We wanted to lower our home carbon footprint as much as possible; and Marta connected us with an experienced insulation firm—the spray foam insulation in our kitchen and attic reduced our home energy use between 20-25 percent. Next year, we plan on renovating another part of the house – we will be calling on Marta’s expertise and ideas for that job. **★★★★★ — sallyswhite, Oct. 2014** > We had a wonderful experience working with Marta Layseca of EnviroHome Design. We live in Arlington and she designed a large addition to our house which was completed seven years ago. Not a day goes by that I am not grateful for the beautiful and functional house Marta designed for us. In developing the design, Marta was so careful to really understand how we used all of the existing space and find out what we liked and didn't like. She encouraged us to make specific changes in the old part of the house that make it fit so perfectly with the new that you would never know it wasn't designed all at once. Marta is very committed to green building and we were able to participate in the Arlington Green Home Choice program. Ours was one of the first projects to qualify as a green home under the project. Thanks to the green and energy efficient systems we installed, our power bills are less now than they were when the house was half the current size. I know that once building projects begin, many architects bow out and the contractors take over. Not with Marta. She stays involved until the project is complete to be sure everything is done to plan and to help with decisions that need to be made along the way. > > I can't say enough about how happy we are with our beautiful home thanks to Marta Layseca and EnviroHomeDesign. **★★★★★ — nainam, Oct. 2014** > We were extremely pleased with the outcome of our project working with EnviroHomeDesign (See: “Traditional Spanish Colonial”). What started out (for us) as a simple kitchen remodel ballooned into something much larger – a complete renovation with a second-story addition and many ‘green’ upgrades. Marta, the architect, helped us come up with a wonderful architectural design that not only preserved the original character of our 1925 Spanish bungalow, but made the transition from old to new so seamless that it is hard to believe it used to be a 1-story house. She was able to integrate the addition into the existing floor plan without the awkward or wasted space, and brought much more natural light into the house with the use of skylights and solar tubes. > > We were grateful for Marta’s expertise in sustainable design and were impressed with all the strategies she had for making the house more energy-efficient, improving the indoor air quality, and using recycled or sustainable materials. Her efforts helped us earn a number of green certifications and awards for our house and have reduced both our carbon footprint and our utility costs. > > Marta was extremely thorough and detail-oriented, and even assisted us with the interior design of the kitchen and bathrooms, which saved us a lot of extra work when it came time to choose cabinets, appliances, and fixtures. She remained involved with the project throughout the construction phase, and made sure that any issues that came up were resolved to our satisfaction. > > Our friends, family, and even complete strangers have commented on how beautiful, comfortable, and “livable” our house is, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. **★★★★★ — Tom Hollowell, Sept. 2014** > EnviroHomeDesign worked closely with us to remodel and add to our mid-1950's, brick home. The result is very pleasing to us for several reasons. Our architect tuned in to our aesthetics, working with us to design a two-story addition that added south glass to our home, opened the interior for a much roomier feel with a relatively modest increase of floor area, and improved energy efficiency significantly. The existing style, quality and sturdiness of the old house was nicely integrated with and reflected in the new structure. Upgraded systems and insulation improved our comfort and air quality while decreasing our energy consumption. Our architect produced detailed plans, worked closely with us through the design and permitting stages, was very involved throughout the entire construction process, collaborating with our contractor to resolve any issues for positive outcomes. We were able to conserve trees near the house, and feel much more connected with the outdoors through the view into the trees from our living space, increased sunlight, and renewed patio. The addition has certainly become our favorite place to be in at home. > > A few of the aspects that improved our project include tasteful extension of an existing arched doorway theme throughout the transitions from old to new areas, integration of solar tubes for interior lighting, sealing and increasing insulation quality in the attic space above the entire house, Increasing Kitchen work and storage space, and increasing the amount of south glass many times over. See the photos posted by the company for their "My Morning Coffee" project: http://www.houzz.com/photos/12758669/My-Morning-Coffee-traditional-family-room-dc-metro **★★★★ — licoriceg, June 2014** > We are working with Marta Layesca on a partial demolition and addition/reconfiguration of our 100+ year old home. She has done a wonderful job in designing the project to fit our needs and budget, and has been exceptionally responsive to our questions and concerns. Great attention to detail, from site views to interior layout to finishes. ## Selected projects - [Falls Church - Eco Contemporary Tower](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/falls-church-eco-contemporary-tower-pj-vj~751041) - Location: Falls Church, VA - Photos: 21 - [Washington D.C. - Green Transitional Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/washington-d-c-green-transitional-kitchen-pj-vj~766588) - Location: Washington, DC - Photos: 14 - [Arlington Forest - Eco Transitional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arlington-forest-eco-transitional-pj-vj~737273) - Location: Arlington, VA - Photos: 40 - [Lyon Village - Arlington - Eco Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lyon-village-arlington-eco-kitchen-pj-vj~778293) - Location: Arlington, VA - Photos: 12 - Description: Full Kitchen renovation in a tight space delivers spectacular results - [Leeway Heights - Eco Traditional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/leeway-heights-eco-traditional-pj-vj~1645646) - Location: Arlington, VA - Photos: 4 - Description: Brick Colonial - [Old Dominion - Eco Transitional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/old-dominion-eco-transitional-pj-vj~1645609) - Location: Arlington, VA - Photos: 5 - Description: Eclectic Green Renovation - [Arlington - Rock Spring - Two stories Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arlington-rock-spring-two-stories-addition-pj-vj~564740) - Location: Arlington, VA - Photos: 12 - Description: This project recovers a 1950s well-built home enhancing its beautiful essence and updating it into a high performance home way above the current construction codes. This project will be soon Earth Craft VA certified by their pilot program for renovations. A 3rd party inspected the construction before dry wall and conducted the blower door test and ducts test to verify the performance. Integrative design and construction promoted collaboration between the team members of this project to create th… - [Arlington Forest - Eco-Brick Colonial](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arlington-forest-eco-brick-colonial-pj-vj~564981) - Location: Arlington, VA - Photos: 8 - Description: This 1940’s house in Arlington Forest VA had two stories and a basement; had two previous room additions: a side office in 1950 and a back sun room in 1995. The homeowners needed to accommodate a guest suite on the main floor for their in-laws, add a master suite, and to solve the flow of circulation on the first floor. The selected green goals included minimize the use of energy; maximize the use of natural light, cross ventilation and quality of the indoor air; and recycling/reuse and low main… - [Arlington - Lyon Village - Traditional Spanish Colonial](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arlington-lyon-village-traditional-spanish-colonial-pj-vj~564731) - Location: Arlington, VA - Photos: 23 - Description: This house was 1375 square feet with an additional semi-finished basement that has only 7 feet ceiling height; it had three bedrooms, two full baths, and separate family and living rooms. The Kitchen was small, with very little storage and counter space. The staircase leading to the basement was next to the kitchen preventing the kitchen to be expanded. The rooms were all very small, one of the bathrooms was in the basement, and one of the bedrooms opened onto the living room. The house lacked l… - [Arlington - Sycamore St - White traditional kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arlington-sycamore-st-white-traditional-kitchen-pj-vj~564736) - Location: Arlington, VA - Photos: 17 - Description: The main problems of this 1950's kitchen were small counter space and storage, and a bulky refrigerator blocking the circulation. The owners prefer glass doors to recreate the old built-ins and warm colors for a cozy atmosphere. The challenge was to solve these problems and address the homeowner’s preferences while reconfiguring the same space and enhancing the old style. The design goals included beauty, function, Indoor Air Quality, and effective use of resources; minimizing waste, using durab… - [Awards and Recognitions](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/awards-and-recognitions-pj-vj~2484059) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 [See all 11 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/envirohomedesign-llc-pfvwus-pf~402837235) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/106908942/list/wish-list) — 19 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/envirohomedesign) ## Community Q&A **Q: Sink and stove on opposing walls** *(in Photo Questions)* Beautiful kitchen. What are the thoughts on having the sink and stovetop on opposite walls when transferring heavy pots of pasta/potatoes with boiling water from stovetop to sink? A: Pot fillers are very convenient and can be installed at the range backsplash and the opposite side than the sink in this kitchen. **Q: Paint color?** *(in Photo Questions)* Do you know the paint color on the brick? Thank you! A: Thanks for asking. Sorry, paint color not available. Beautiful!! **Q: Is the upper cabinet all wood? What's cost per liner foot? Thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: RJ, This wood cabinets are green certified and no VOC's from Executive cabinetry; there are sustainable products we use in order to address Indoor Air Quality in our projects. Please contact Amicus www.amicusgreen.com for pricing. Thank you for asking EnviroHomeDesign! Marta Layseca Principal 703-812-9370 marta@envirohomedesign.com EnviroHomeDesign Design Build Remodeling www.envirohomedesign.com www.houzz.com/pro/envirohomedesign www.facebook.com/enviroHD Award winning design-build firm specialized in low environmental impact renovations, additions and custom homes. **Q: What is the wall paint brand and color?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I am glad you like it, but unfortunatelly we do not have that info in our records. **Q: Great Kitchen!.. who makes that sink?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Unfortunately we have misplaced the record regarding this sink, but it is a "Farmhouse sink", and there are many similar options available. **Q: Trim/railing** *(in Photo Questions)* Answer on another pic said railings were painted PT -- are posts wrapped in painted wood trim or PVC? Love the porch -- thx! A: Posts area painted wood, thanks for asking! Beautiful porch our clients love! Marta LaysecaPrincipal, 703-812-9370 , marta@envirohomedesign.com --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-10.*