--- title: "Prime 1 Builders — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/prime-1-builders-pfvwus-pf~562331875 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~562331875.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Prime 1 Builders" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ba4300e601422c0d_4338-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "P.O. Box 141, Morgan, Pennsylvania 15064, United States" latitude: 40.3559 longitude: -80.1416 phone: "(412) 257-0160" website: http://www.prime1builders.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 80 best_of_houzz_awards: 13 followers: 376 last_updated: 2026-08-17 --- # Prime 1 Builders Original Houzz profile: [Prime 1 Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/prime-1-builders-pfvwus-pf~562331875) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Morgan, PA - **Serves:** Pittsburgh, Mount Lebanon, Bethel Park, Whitehall, Baldwin, Upper Saint Clair, Cecil, South Park, South Park Township, Brentwood, Canonsburg, Pleasant Hills, Castle Shannon, Crafton, McKees Rocks, Sewickley, Green Tree, Bridgeville, McMurray, Cecil-Bishop, Oakdale, Heidelberg, Lawrence, Clinton, Rennerdale, Oakland, Rosslyn Farms, Finleyville, Hendersonville, Mt. Lebanon, Presto, Venetia - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (80 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 13 awards (2014–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Award winning - Offers Custom Work Best Of Houzz Award Winner for Customer Service for the last 13 years! This year, we are now starting our 26th year in business! An accomplishment that our owner is very proud of and we are celebrating the company's success all year! Prime 1 Builders is a full-service general contractor that is owned by Dan Meade, a carpenter by trade. He started Prime 1 Builders in 2005 and has 40+ years experience in construction. Dan has built this company on the skill and expertise he brings to the table and he surrounds himself with a staff that exhibits those same traits. We offer DESIGN BUILD SERVICES/CUSTOM HOME BUILDING AND ADDITION & RENOVATIONS of all sizes. Most of our projects are from the ground up, adding or expanding peoples existing space. We have now built a solid reputation in the custom home building industry. We pride ourselves on our truly fine craftsmanship. We perform remodeling projects of all types including kitchens and baths, finished basements to include "mancaves", home theater rooms, game rooms. We also offer excavation and site work services. We also have a commercial division which includes dental offices/interior buildouts/light commercial/hospitality. Prime 1 Builders is becoming one of Pittsburgh's noteworthy construction companies. Now, with not only local design awards we have one two national design awards as well. Dan is continually enriching educating himself/Dan Meade is CAPS certified (Certified Aging in Place Specialist), CGP(Certified Green Professional) and currently working on his CGR(Certified Graduate Remodeler). Dan currently sits on the Executive Board for the Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh, where he served as President in 2018. He also was the Chairman of the Remodelers Council of BAMP many year prior to moving up the chairs. He is actively involved as a member on the advisory board on Parkway Technical and Steel Center trade schools, were we are very involved. The trades and fostering young men and women in the trades is an important issue to us. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - Kitchen Design - Home Extensions - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Building Design - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Multigenerational Homes - Pool House Design & Construction - Home Restoration - Garage Building - Universal Design - Basement Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Porch Design & Construction - Sunroom Design & Construction - Handicap-Accessible Design - Tiny House Construction - Structural Engineering - Home Theater Design - Site Preparation - Design Build - Remodeling - Structural remodeling ### Areas Served - Pittsburgh - Mount Lebanon - Bethel Park - Whitehall - Baldwin - Upper Saint Clair - Cecil - South Park - South Park Township - Brentwood - Canonsburg - Pleasant Hills - Castle Shannon - Crafton - McKees Rocks - Sewickley - Green Tree - Bridgeville - McMurray - Cecil-Bishop - Oakdale - Heidelberg - Lawrence - Clinton - Rennerdale - Oakland - Rosslyn Farms - Finleyville - Hendersonville - Mt. Lebanon - Presto - Venetia ### Typical Job Cost $400 - 2 million There are lots of variability depending on the projects. We would be happy to speak with you more specific details regarding your new custom home or addition. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Prime 1 Builders | | Address | P.O. Box 141, Morgan, Pennsylvania 15064, United States | | Phone | (412) 257-0160 | | Website | http://www.prime1builders.com | | License Number | PA HIC \#345 | | Followers on Houzz | 376 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/pages/Prime-1-Builders/343141385747348 - X (Twitter) — @Prime1builders.com - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-j-meade-2b993b19/ - Blog — http://prime1builders.com ## Offers Complimentary In-Home Consultation! _Mention Houzz!!_ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Prime 1 Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/prime-1-builders-pfvwus-pf~562331875) - **Website:** http://www.prime1builders.com - **Phone:** (412) 257-0160 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2014 Professional Remodeler Design Award Winner Bronze winner in Whole House Renovation; 2014 Chrysalis Award Regional Winner Bath Remodel $40-60K; Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence winner now of 27 awards. Builder of the 2010 Home of the Year Grand Design Award - **Best of Houzz:** 13 awards (2014–2026), for Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [HBA of Metro Harrisburg](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/hba-of-metro-harrisburg-pfvwus-pf~1293524213) - [PA Builders Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/pa-builders-association-pfvwus-pf~941577855) - [NAHB Certified Green Professional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nahb-certified-green-professional-pfvwus-pf~1100930283) - [NAHB Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nahb-certified-aging-in-place-specialist-pfvwus-pf~471784673) - [NAHB Certified Graduate Remodeler](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nahb-certified-graduate-remodeler-pfvwus-pf~1100930255) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 80 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 48.0 - Value: 49.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Louis Wehar, March 2026** > After several years of searching, I finally located a vacant lot on which to construct myself a new custom-built house. Then I began interviewing custom-built home contractors. Dan Meade of Prime 1 Builders was the second contractor that I interviewed. After one meeting with Dan, I knew that I did not have to interview any more contractors. I had found my contractor and it was Prime 1 Builders. I could tell in my first discussion with Dan that he was honest, had integrity and was a very competent contractor. > > Dan and his architect clearly understood the custom-built house that I wanted constructed and the constraints of my budget. They made several insightful suggestions in which to modify my original design ideas, not upselling, but enhancing the functionality and usefulness of the design. > > Dan told me that my house would be constructed in seven to eight months and it was completed in slightly less than eight months. Dan keeps you well informed as to the construction versus scheduled progress. > > Prime 1 Builders’ employees, subcontractors and vendors / suppliers were competent, quality oriented and a pleasure in which to interact. > > Every construction project has changes and problems. The construction of my house had very few changes and problems because of the thoroughness of the design and the complete upfront selection of materials. When a change or problem occurred during the construction of my house, whether my responsibility or Prime 1 Builders, Dan timely addressed and resolved it limiting the cost to the responsible party. > > I would definitely recommend Dan Meade and the Prime 1 Builders team for construction of your new custom-built home or home remodeling project. They do what they say they are going to do! **★★★★★ — Meha and Damian, Jan. 2026** > Prime 1 Builders truly built our dream home- and then some. > From our very first meeting, it was clear that Dan, Mary Anne and the whole team were in a league of their own. They didn’t just build our house-they helped us envision it in ways we never could have on our own. > > They thought through every detail before we even knew to ask. From architectural design to the natural flow of the home, they guided us through decisions that completely transformed what our house could be. Their creativity, experience, and attention to how people actually live in a space made all the difference. Our home is beautiful, functional, and truly feels custom in every sense of the word. > > What impressed us most was how easy they were to work with. They were incredibly responsive, responsible, and organized throughout the entire process. Building a 100% custom home can feel overwhelming, but Prime 1 broke it down into manageable steps. They gave us clear “homework” at the right times, kept us on track, and made sure we never felt rushed or stressed by the number of decisions. > > They were meticulous and never cut corners, ever. The craftsmanship and care they put into every part of the build was evident at every stage. They also handled communication with vendors and subcontractors seamlessly, which saved us so much time and energy and ensured everything stayed coordinated and on schedule. > > We recommend Prime 1 Builders wholeheartedly and without hesitation. We’ve already shared their name with friends and family throughout Pittsburgh, and we’ll continue to do so. If you’re looking for a builder who is thoughtful, trustworthy, detail-oriented, and genuinely invested in creating something special, Prime 1 Builders is it. > > We are beyond grateful for their work and could not be happier with our home. **Comment from Prime 1 Builders:** > Thank you for the fantastic review! Working with the two of you was great and we are thrilled to see your vision come to life with the help of our team. We are pleased you had such a great experience with our company and team. Thank you again. **★★★★★ — helminkm1, Oct. 2025** > Had a wonderful experience with Dan and his crew! They did a beautiful job on our kitchen. Would absolutely hire again **Comment from Prime 1 Builders:** > Thank you Meagan for your review. We appreciate you choosing us for your project. **★★★★★ — Natasha Tokowicz, Sept. 2025** > Short story: we had an incredibly good experience with Prime 1 and would hire them again in a second! > > Longer story: We learned about Prime 1 from neighbors of ours who had a renovation/addition done. The quality of the work was excellent, so we knew that Prime 1 was the right choice for our renovation. We are thrilled that we made this decision because we could not be happier with our renovations! The team was professional and personable, and was on top of every detail. Someone was at our house every weekday during the renovation period. Every single day! Our neighbors were so astounded by how diligent the team was at getting work done all the time, and how organized they were in terms of keeping to the timeline. They also kept our home very clean—as clean as possible during a big renovation. It made it much easier for us. They were very collaborative about what needed to be done and shared ideas with us when we needed them, but also were on board with what we wanted when we wanted something that perhaps was outside the norm. This was so appreciated because we have specific tastes and really wanted what we wanted. A couple of small issues came up, and they were handled very well—Dan and his team made sure that any problems (all minor) were remedied immediately. By the end I felt like we had a new set of friends and was a bit sad to say goodbye to them, but we are thrilled to have our newly renovated home to enjoy! **Comment from Prime 1 Builders:** > Thank you so much, for this incredible review. It was a great experience for us to work with you! **★★★★★ — Michelle Benigni, March 2025** > We had an amazing experience working with Prime 1 Building and Dan Meade on the construction of our new home. From start to finish, Dan and his team demonstrated professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality craftsmanship. They kept us informed throughout the process, addressed any concerns promptly, and delivered a home that exceeded our expectations. > > As with any building project, there were a few mistakes made by both the contractor and us as homeowners, which is a normal part of the process. What stood out was how Dan handled these situations—he always addressed the issue and found a solution that worked for everyone. His problem-solving skills and willingness to ensure we were happy with the final result made all the difference. > > The workmanship is outstanding, and it’s clear that Prime 1 Building takes pride in what they do. If you're looking for a reliable, skilled, and trustworthy builder, I highly recommend Dan Meade and his team. We couldn’t be happier with our new home! **Comment from Prime 1 Builders:** > Thank you so much, Michelle for writing about your experience with Prime 1 Builders. We appreciate it and our very grateful for your business. Your home is beautiful! **★★★★★ — HU-905435952, July 2024** > When I embarked on the journey of building my own home, I initially had little knowledge of what it would entail since I had never done it before. Thankfully, I discovered Prime One Construction through glowing reviews on the Pittsburgh subreddit. > Dan Meade, the owner of Prime One, guided me through every step of the process, from initial design to estimating costs and securing a construction loan. He took the time to understand my vision for a home where I could comfortably age in place, and he seamlessly integrated these preferences in the plans. While we encountered some unexpected challenges along the way, Dan was always transparent about them and we worked together to find the best solutions. > Groundbreaking took place in mid-October 2023, and remarkably, my home was completed by the end of April, 2024----right on schedule and within the budget we had planned. I am absolutely delighted with how beautifully my home turned out; it truly reflects my personality and style. > The Prime One team is incredibly dedicated, and their project managers are consistently attentive and responsive. **Comment from Prime 1 Builders:** > Thank you so much! It was wonderful working with you! You home is beautiful. Thank you for placing your trust in our company! **★★★★★ — Kelly Moyers, March 2024** > I highly recommend Prime 1 Builders. The quality of work is top notch! They completed an addition and turned a side porch into a laundry/mudroom along with several other projects within our home. They completed the project within 3 months. They were timely and adept throughout the implementation. The Prime 1 employee’s and the subcontractors on site were courteous, kind, and professional. Excellent communication! Always keeping us well informed. They came everyday at 7am and kept the project moving along efficiently. We are overjoyed with the results and love our new spaces! **Comment from Prime 1 Builders:** > Kelly, thank you so much for the great review! We are pleased to hear that you were happy with your experience with Prime 1 Builders. It was a pleasure working with you on your project and we are pleased at the results. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience with us. > My best, > Dan **★★★★★ — adamjhahn, Nov. 2023** > We did a significant renovation that included a new structure as well as renovating portions of a 100 year old house. It was a challenging project due to the age of the structure (i.e. they don't build them like that anymore). Dan and his team were the pinnacle of professionalism throughout the entire process. Like any significant project, there were some unexpected challenges, but Prime 1 always approached them with a practical rationality and calmness that you only get with years of experience. You can tell he truly cares about his reputation and customer satisfaction is his primary goal. There was constant communication throughout the process and there was never a time that I couldn't get a hold of Dan or one of his foremen. The final result is exactly what we envisioned and is magnificent. I’ve done many projects over the years with a variety of contractors (see old house above), and I put Prime 1 at the top by a wide margin. I highly recommend them. **★★★★★ — Daniel Weir, June 2023** > From the quote and design phase through project completion, the Prime1 team has been a pleasure to work with and did an outstanding job on our home addition. Our project scope was ambitious, demolishing the neighboring house and adding a new: > -Living room > -Master bedroom > -Master bathroom > -Mud room > -Powder room > -Expanded deck > -3 car garage with long driveway > -Full basement with bar and dance room > Dan and his team were onsite each day during the 6-month project, using a combination of Prime1 employees and sub contractors to quickly move through the build. They took great care to minimize the impact to our family during construction. Like Dan, the project managers, crew and office staff at Prime1 are not only skilled craftsman but nice, caring and empathetic individuals. For such a large project, it was an enjoyable experience for my family - largely because of the employees at Prime1. > > A few items to highlight: > -We really appreciated the extra effort from Dan and the team throughout the project. Whether it was making sure our house was protected before a large rain, removing extra dirt from the site or coordinating with the gas company on our generator as just a few examples – Dan, Adam, Houston and the rest of the team were always available and willing to help. > > -The team of project managers (Adam and Houston) added tremendous value to the overall project. Coordinating between us, the Prime1 team and subcontractors ensured things moved smoothly and items were not missed. > > -Having worked with other contractors, I can say Prime1 has impressive finishing skills. All of the little details from carpentry and drywall to pavers and decking were designed thoughtfully and then executed at a craftsman quality. > > -Prime1 was upfront with any challenges or changes during the project. We worked together to problem solve when needed and they would always would error on the side of more/better/quality. > > -The team consistently started on time, completed on time and make sure the job site was safe and clean each day. As mentioned above, it was hard to imagine this much work could be completed in 6 months but they finished on time and within the budget we set. > We are extremely satisfied with the quality and value Prime1 provided during our project. I would highly recommend them and would be happy to be a reference now or at any point in the future. Thanks again Dan and everyone on the Prime1 team! **Comment from Prime 1 Builders:** > Dan, thank you so much for the great review! It was our pleasure working with you and your wife! Both my team and I thank you for your business and trust in our company! **★★★★★ — rooneym04, June 2023** > The team at Prime1 made our dreams come true! Dan was so knowledgeable and his whole team worked together seamlessly to create a custom home that exceeded our wildest expectations. Their attention to detail, careful planning, and expert execution produced not just a house, but a home. We will be forever grateful. **Comment from Prime 1 Builders:** > Thank you so much for the review! It was our pleasure working with you! **★★★★★ — Bianca, April 2023** > Summary: If you’re looking to build a custom home or addition in the Pittsburgh area, I would strongly recommend Prime1 after a positive multi-year experience beginning July 2021 and continuing to present day, April 2023. Note: This was our first time working with a custom builder. > > My husband first contacted Prime1 in July 2021 when we were looking to buy a house in the Pittsburgh area and build a small “mother-in-law” unit on our future property. > > From the beginning, Dan and his staff were very responsive in answering our questions. When we were seriously considering a house, they would come out to determine the feasibility of building the in-law unit. > > We worked with Maria, their architect, during the design phase with construction scheduled for early 2022. This was a long, mostly passive/async phase punctuated with a sync meeting every month or so as our preferences were transformed into professional drawings and engineering plans. > > Construction ultimately began in May 2022 with Eddie as our project manager (this was his first time as the lead project manager) and completed in mid-October 2022. While the build phase was not perfect, I never expected it to be, and Prime1 was quick to notify us and resolve any issues that came up. Again, the completion time of this phase was within the original estimate provided, and Prime1 actually anticipated many of the supply chain issues in advance to keep things going very smoothly with very little in the way of delays. > > We are now 6 months into our one year warranty period, and I have been largely happy with them as they completed the agreed upon follow-up work and have come out twice for minor warranty fixes. **Comment from Prime 1 Builders:** > Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We really appreciate your positive feedback and we enjoy working with you! **★★★★★ — HU-588694281, March 2023** > We completed a two story addition on our 1930s home with Prime1 this past fall. We absolutely love our new kitchen and master bath and couldn’t be happier with the results. The foreman that was here each day was wonderful. He was patient and kind with our dog, our kids, and our endless daily questions. The entire crew was fantastic. They were respectful and took time to explain everything to us in detail. We are thrilled with the addition and are thankful to Prime1 for helping us to realize our vision and for their commitment to quality craftsmanship. **Comment from Prime 1 Builders:** > Thank you so much for the great review! We appreciated the opportunity to work with you on this project. The addition turned out beautifully and our team appreciates your review and positive comments. Thank you again! ## Selected projects - [Mt Washington Condo Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mt-washington-condo-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~6619588) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 26 - [Amazing Three Story Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/amazing-three-story-addition-pj-vj~6574556) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 40 - Description: This design build project gave our homeowners the beautiful master suite they had always wanted. The professional photographer is scheduled for two weeks. The extra living space gave them a warm and inviting space to spend time as a family or to enhance their entertainment space. A theater room was added in the basement. The cabinetry and hardware just completed the space. - [Renovation & Refresh in Greenfield](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/renovation-and-refresh-in-greenfield-pj-vj~5698198) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 12 - [Greentree City Addition & Outdoor Living Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/greentree-city-addition-and-outdoor-living-space-pj-vj~6722560) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 30 - [A Pool House That Rocks](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-pool-house-that-rocks-pj-vj~7018543) - Location: Cranberry Township, PA - Photos: 14 - [Modern day townhouse on Mt. Washington(Pittsburgh, PA)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-day-townhouse-on-mt-washingtonpittsburgh-pa-pj-vj~2749564) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 18 - Description: This is a three story townhouse built on Mt. Washington. It has an open floor plan on the first floor. Two car garage was built around the back on the lower level. - [Custom Home in Robinson Township, PA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-home-in-robinson-township-pa-pj-vj~6945212) - Location: McKees Rocks, PA - Photos: 11 - [Slaughterhouse Gallery & Studio Lawrenceville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/slaughterhouse-gallery-and-studio-lawrenceville-pj-vj~5549677) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 50 - Description: The clients purchased an old slaughterhouse in Lawrenceville PA in hope that one day they would live here. That day has come and we were a part of it! We renovated the lower level that has a beautiful Aikido Studio and Jones Furniture Designs. The dojo has changing rooms, a universal bathroom, closet and an elevator. The upper level is beautiful beyond words. - [A Craftsman Dwelling in Venetia PA (Peters Township)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-craftsman-dwelling-in-venetia-pa-peters-township-pj-vj~192435) - Location: Venetia, PA - Photos: 37 - Description: This is a newly constructed home that has strong Craftsman features but with a touch of contemporary to modernize it for the homeowners. The property sits on 6 acres and is 2 story the ability for the homeowners to age in place. - [South Park Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-park-custom-home-pj-vj~6945186) - Location: South Park Township, PA - Photos: 17 - [2018 HOUSING EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED LIVING-CITY OF PGH](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2018-housing-excellence-award-for-single-family-attached-living-city-of-pgh-pj-vj~2749575) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 26 - [Kitchen Update in Mt. Lebanon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-update-in-mt-lebanon-pj-vj~2573702) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 16 - Description: This project received an Honorable Mention in the 2017 Housing Excellence Awards through the Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh. This home-owner knew exactly what she wanted-an updated version of her existing kitchen, And we did exactly that with a few improvements. This kitchen added to an already lovely home but it gave the homeowners all the whistle and bells we could pack into this space. Custom cabinets, updated appliances, new window, eat in dinette. - [Custom Home in Upper St Clair, PA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-home-in-upper-st-clair-pa-pj-vj~5870600) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 29 - [Custom Home in Houston, PA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-home-in-houston-pa-pj-vj~6281382) - Location: Houston, Pennsylvania - Photos: 23 - Description: New custom home built on a lot that our clients had purchased. This was a design build project completed in June 2020. - [\#100dayhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/100dayhouse-pj-vj~6376131) - Location: McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania - Photos: 20 - Description: The clients came to us for a design build after purchasing a lot. The challenge was creating a 1200square foot house giving them everything they needed with a budget less than $300,000. This house has three bedrooms and two full baths with a finished walk out basement that is the location of the second full bathroom and a roomy garage. - [Back in the 'Burg Whitehall Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/back-in-the-burg-whitehall-custom-home-pj-vj~7134018) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 28 - [Kitchen in Peters Township, PA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-in-peters-township-pa-pj-vj~917225) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - Description: These homeowners wanted to update their kitchen to make it blend more with the rest of the home considering the home is an open floor plan. White cabinets were selected with quartz brown fantasy as the countertops. The owners are gardeners and requested a garden window and what a beautiful addition to the space. - [Contemporary Addition in Pittsburgh](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-addition-in-pittsburgh-pj-vj~1694772) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [ANOTHER Addition in Squirrel Hill (Pittsburgh PA)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/another-addition-in-squirrel-hill-pittsburgh-pa-pj-vj~2619908) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 13 - [A Great Room Addition in Gibsonia, PA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-great-room-addition-in-gibsonia-pa-pj-vj~350120) - Location: Gibsonia, PA - Photos: 11 [See all 56 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/prime-1-builders-pfvwus-pf~562331875) ## Ideabooks - [Mountain Home](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/112674739/list/mountain-home) — 115 ideas - [BH Property](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/130580430/list/bh-property) — 52 ideas - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/104266298/list/wish-list) — 12 ideas - [Kitchen Ideas for clients](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19024152/list/kitchen-ideas-for-clients) — 9 ideas - [master](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/157405884/list/master) — 2 ideas - [Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/151558218/list/kitchen) — 10 ideas - [New Homes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/145827804/list/new-homes) — 9 ideas - [Bath ideas for clients](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19024253/list/bath-ideas-for-clients) — 20 ideas - [Resources for Clients](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/120410294/list/resources-for-clients) — 4 ideas - [Outdoor Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23941128/list/outdoor-spaces) — 3 ideas - [Prime 1 Builders Featured in Stories](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/124786168/list/prime-1-builders-featured-in-stories) — 2 ideas - [Prime 1 Office](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/82144940/list/prime-1-office) — 61 ideas - [Photographers](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/124694410/list/photographers) — 1 idea - [Bedroom Ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22969205/list/bedroom-ideabook) — 4 ideas - [Speculative Home](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115073886/list/speculative-home) — 16 ideas - [Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/109686446/list/gardens) — 1 idea - [Great room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/21185375/list/great-room) — 5 ideas - [Storage Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19388743/list/storage-ideas) — 5 ideas - [Addition in Regent Square (Pittsburgh )](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/85026929/list/addition-in-regent-square-pittsburgh) — 36 ideas - [Dining spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/21833106/list/dining-spaces) — 3 ideas [See all 26 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/prime1builders) ## Community Q&A **Q: Exterior color??** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the exterior green color A: Sage green on Hardie cement board **Q: what colors are the cabinets?** *(in Photo Questions)* What color are the cabinets? A: The lower cabinets are Jasper stone (SW9133) and the upper cabinets are Mindful Gray (SW7016) both Sherwin Williams **Q: countertop material** *(in Photo Questions)* How can I get this countertop name and what it’s made of A: We apologize but the designer made all the selections and I looked at our notes and didn't see anything about the countertops. **Q: what company made the barstools** *(in Photo Questions)* Interested in the barstools A: We apologize but the designer selected those. **Q: walls** *(in Photo Questions)* co;lor of paint on walls A: The wall paint color is Sherwin Williams (SW6212) Quietude **Q: Too Farm House style?** *(in Photo Questions)* My house was built in 1991 and is contemporary style. We bought it chiefly for the location- waterfront with an amazing view. The house is fraught with difficult decorating issues, and I have been chipping away at it for the 20 years we have lived here, with resale value in the back of my mind. Right now I am updating the bathrooms. I’m wondering, are colored painted bathroom cabinets too farm house style? They are currently painted white and in good condition, but I don’t like the all white look A: Most clients are choosing white cabinets in kitchen and bath but then selecting another bold accent color. Good luck with your project. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-17.*