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# 415 design+build

Original Houzz profile: [415 design+build](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/415-design-build-pfvwus-pf~816305527)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA
- **Serves:** San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Daly City, Alameda, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Mill Valley, Emeryville, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, Piedmont, Sausalito, Brisbane, Marin City, Colma, Peninsula/North Bay/East Bay
- **Houzz rating:** 3.5 out of 5 (2 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 250 Ideabook Saves

415 Design+Build is a full-service design and build firm serving the Greater Bay Area. We specialize in all size remodels, custom woodworking and furniture design, or à la carte design and purchasing. 
Welcoming any project scope--from kitchen, bathroom, to whole home.

### Services Provided

- Home Remodeling
- Custom Homes
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Home Additions
- Bathroom Remodeling
- Kitchen Design
- Home Extensions
- Bathroom Design
- Architectural Design
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Building Design
- Deck Building
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Basement Remodeling
- Architectural Drawings
- House Plans
- Outdoor Kitchen Construction
- Multigenerational Homes
- Flooring Installation
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Home Restoration
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Floor Plans
- Garage Building
- Universal Design
- Basement Design
- Outdoor Kitchen Design
- Custom Home Bars
- Green Building
- Sustainable Design
- Porch Design & Construction
- Sunroom Design & Construction
- Attic Conversion
- Space Planning
- Lighting Design
- Deck Design
- Mudroom Design
- Tiny House Construction
- Foundation Construction
- Wood Floor Installation
- Staircase Design
- Landscape Plans
- Lighting Installation
- Workshop Design & Construction
- Site Preparation
- Floor Leveling
- Prefab Houses
- Shed Design & Construction
- Earthquake Retrofitting
- Custom Murphy Beds

### Areas Served

- San Francisco
- Oakland
- Berkeley
- Daly City
- Alameda
- South San Francisco
- San Bruno
- Mill Valley
- Emeryville
- Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
- Piedmont
- Sausalito
- Brisbane
- Marin City
- Colma
- Peninsula/North Bay/East Bay

### Typical Job Cost

$25,000 - 2 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | 415 design+build |
| Address | San Francisco, California 94110, United States |
| Phone | (415) 347-5627 |
| Website | http://415designbuild.com |
| License Number | 1016956 |
| Followers on Houzz | 29 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/415designbuild/
- Blog — www.415designbuild.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [415 design+build](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/415-design-build-pfvwus-pf~816305527)
- **Website:** http://415designbuild.com
- **Phone:** (415) 347-5627

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- General Building Contractor, Licensed Interior Designer

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 3.5 out of 5 — 2 reviews**

### All 2 reviews

**★★ — Joe Customer, Nov. 2019**

> Design work was good, and so was the workmanship on custom items.  Numerous delays and repeated broken promises were extremely frustrating.   Failure to address simple issues like lack of hot water for weeks was annoying.  A subcontractor calling me and demanding payment because the general contractor did not pay him was unprofessional.   Towards the end, I bought my own materials to finish the last parts of the job.  For the amount I paid, there are definitely better options.

**★★★★★ — Karen Bird, Aug. 2017**

> Ken expeditiously assessed, estimated, and completed our project. He himself has a remarkably wide range of skills and knowledge, and he is great to communicate and work with. His crew is also skilled, seasoned, efficient, and personable.

**Comment from 415 design+build:**

> Thank you so much, Karen! We are so happy to have worked with you. Enjoy :)

## Selected projects

- [San Fransisco Contemporary Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-fransisco-contemporary-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2473752)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 3
- [Richmond District New Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/richmond-district-new-modern-pj-vj~5423517)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 28
- [San Francisco Contemporary Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-francisco-contemporary-custom-home-pj-vj~2473734)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 17
- [Lincoln Contemporary Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lincoln-contemporary-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2507476)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 9
- [Pacific Heights Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pacific-heights-bath-pj-vj~3014612)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 5
- [San Fransisco Custom Patio Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-fransisco-custom-patio-renovation-pj-vj~2473747)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 3
- [Fillmore District Kid Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fillmore-district-kid-bath-pj-vj~3565404)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 9
- [Barzotto](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barzotto-pj-vj~2811218)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 6
- [SOMA Rooftop Social Area](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/soma-rooftop-social-area-pj-vj~2836259)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 3
- [Custom Furniture Gallery](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-furniture-gallery-pj-vj~2509789)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 6

[See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/415-design-build-pfvwus-pf~816305527)

## Ideabooks

- [525 Gough 503](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/121535377/list/525-gough-503) — 2 ideas
- [1438 Green St](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/120507040/list/1438-green-st) — 1 idea
- [Woodhull / Linda Mar, Pacifica](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/119325421/list/woodhull-linda-mar-pacifica) — 2 ideas
- [2763 38th Ave](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/118860385/list/2763-38th-ave) — 2 ideas
- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/84449009/list/wish-list) — 2 ideas
- [Telzrow](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/99036425/list/telzrow) — 1 idea
- [Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/86348111/list/interiors) — 5 ideas
- [otto](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/94891864/list/otto) — 10 ideas
- [Patrick](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/97422654/list/patrick) — 5 ideas
- [Lauren Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/92861153/list/lauren-ideas) — 17 ideas
- [Craftsman](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/94731325/list/craftsman) — 1 idea
- [Anita](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/94730981/list/anita) — 6 ideas
- [brian br](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/92901156/list/brian-br) — 1 idea

[See all 13 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/415designbuild)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Blending different wood shades** *(in Design Dilemma)*

Hi Folks! We just bought a rental unit and I cannot wait to get to work on it! The cabinets in the photo are staying (for now!)  and I need advice on maybe (a) whitewashing that support beam and (b) what colors I should use for the laminate wood floors we will be installing to tie in all of the different shades :/ Its a beach rental so leaning towards coastal (think white wash, driftwood and light/airy everything). Has anyone had experience whitewashing beams like this? They are a bit more orangey in person and I am assuming its stain? The wood railings going up the stairs are a slightly different color too so any advice there would be very helpful! Basically all DIY as we are trying to keep costs down!!!
Thank You

A: Maybe something like this? That way you cover all of your bases in the realm of changes. As for the whitewashing, have the whiteash tinted sliiighly purple to counteract any orangey tones you have.
beach floor

home depot link

**Q: Help with ideas to hide bathroom pipes?** *(in Design Dilemma)*

Hi, Tomorrow I will be closing on a very cute house with a very non-cute pipe issue in the downstairs bathroom. I can only imagine what led to it being left like this, but I'm looking for ideas to solve the eyesore. Any advice?  I am relatively handy, but am willing to go to great lengths to solve this issue (i.e. hiring outside help) if anyone has a good idea.  Also, for what it's worth, I am planning to completely renovate this bathroom, remove the washing machine, utility sink, etc. Thanks in advance!

A: I once lived in an illegal basement unit, complete with furnace in my "living room."  I hung twinkle lights from it, lol.
I feel your quirk pain! 
Best of luck and looking forward to an update :)
-stefanie, 415 design+build

**Q: Help need w/paint color in kitchen --putting house on market** *(in Design Dilemma)*

I need an uplifting neutral color in my kitchen to go with cabinets that are BM Cloud White, Namibia Green granite, back-splash is Smoke (a grey/green), adjacent room is a depressing grey green and a 2 story hallway in Golden Straw we are hoping to not tackle  -- help!  I just tried samples of French Canvas, and White Dove to try to brighten up my space.   They are just not right.  HELP if you can, please.

A: I like to do white walls when white cabs are involved. doing a contrasting color has a way of breaking up the space too much, imo.
Good luck with the selling!

**Q: Continued tile concerns!** *(in Design Dilemma)*

45,000 dollar tiny bathroom remodel. Does this alignment seem ok for high end remodel?

A: in re: to your header, is this acceptable for a high end remodel

**Q: need front door color - house going on market soon** *(in Design Dilemma)*

This is our little house in Portland, OR. It's going on the market in a few days and we are trying to choose a door color. Suggestions so far are Peacock Blue SW0064 or some kind of green. I don't like red with this blue and my husband has overruled yellow. Any input is appreciated!

A: I love the golden beach, or sweet pea!

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-14.*