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# Benchmark Homes-Jennifer Granath

Original Houzz profile: [Benchmark Homes-Jennifer Granath](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/benchmark-homes-jennifer-granath-pfvwus-pf~847540770)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Los Altos, CA
- **Serves:** Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2024), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
- 10 Ideabook Saves

For over 15 years, I have assisted homeowners during the design phase and  construction phase. I have experience with all stagess of design from initial plans through the construction process and post construction with window coverings and furnishings if needed. I also manage several of the properties for short term or monthly vacation rentals, so please contact me if interested in the Lake Tahoe vacation rental or the Manressa Beach House vacation rental via email. Granathj@sbcglobal.net

### Services Provided

- Kitchen Design
- Bathroom Design
- Living Room Design
- Bedroom Design
- Dining Room Design
- Custom Cabinets
- Custom Kitchen Cabinets
- Custom Built-ins
- Project Management
- Entry Design
- Custom Bathroom Vanities
- Laundry Room Design
- Mudroom Design
- Custom Bookcases
- Custom Entertainment Centers

### Areas Served

- Mountain View
- Los Altos
- Los Altos Hills

### Typical Job Cost

$50,000 - 3 million

I have experience with simple bedroom, bathroom, fireplace remodels as well as complete homes.

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Benchmark Homes-Jennifer Granath |
| Address | Los Altos, California, United States |
| Phone | (650) 941-4774 |
| Website | http:// |
| Followers on Houzz | 40 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Benchmark Homes-Jennifer Granath](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/benchmark-homes-jennifer-granath-pfvwus-pf~847540770)
- **Website:** http://
- **Phone:** (650) 941-4774

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2024), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### All 3 reviews

**★★★★★ — Tiffany Lee, March 2023**

> We worked with Jennifer, an interior designer with Benchmark Homes for our kitchen and dining room hutch cabinet remodel.  She designed the layout for our kitchen and hutch and made it more functional. From day one, she impressed us with her knowledge. She was patient and explained the entire process to the end, from style, color, design and functionality. She made the process so easy, walking us through each step.  She saved us a great deal of time by researching materials and designs.  She visited many vendors prior to us so that our time viewing and selecting materials was easier and quicker.  She worked well with our contractor, Phillip Price Construction and their subcontractors, to ensure everything went smoothly.  She always gave us 100%, making us feel like we were the most important client.  She answered all our calls and texts quickly.  We are blown away and in love with the end result of this remodel.  Everyone that comes into our home says they love the kitchen and hutch, especially how perfectly it flows with the rest of our home.  Jennifer took our vision and turned it into a reality.  I would highly recommend Jennifer for your next remodel.  I look forward to working with Jennifer again on other remodeling projects.

**Comment from Benchmark Homes-Jennifer Granath:**

> Dear Tiffany and Hal, It was a privilege to work with you on your kitchen remodel. The best part of my job is helping to make your vision a reality! I look forward to more projects in the future.

**★★★★★ — Jennifer Hood, Jan. 2020**

> We worked with Jennifer on our Master Bedroom and Bath remodel.  She was a neighbor and a friend, and I didn’t realize that she did design work as well.  I was so happy to learn of her work, and I was very happy with her work.
>
> Jennifer had great ideas for tiles in the bathroom, colors for paint, and many details in the construction as well.  She was not afraid to tell us when we had bad ideas.  But it made us feel very special that she listened and supported many of our ideas as well.
>
> Jennifer also worked very well with our contractor – John Changras, of Changras and Frey Construction.  John relied on the designer for many details, and Jennifer was always there to support them and provide those needed details.
>
> We love the design of our project still.
>
> We cannot say enough good things about Jennifer.  Her work is the highest quality and she is great to work with.
>
> In conclusion, I would highly recommend Jennifer and Benchmark for any work, and if we just had more work to do, I would re-hire them in a second.

**Comment from Benchmark Homes-Jennifer Granath:**

> Thank you Jenny and Mike! It was a pleasure working with you on your bedroom and bathroom project!

**★★★★★ — Minakshi Sehgal, June 2019**

> No words can truly express how great Jennifer is! Not only is she a great interior designer but also has an acute acumen for details. She is like a designer and project manager all in one. She knows inside out of the construction process and has a great sense of aesthetics.  Our project lasted 18 months as it was a brand new construction and I am so thankful that I found her. Her rates were the most reasonable as well.
> Thanks Jennifer!!

## Selected projects

- [Los Altos Hills Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/los-altos-hills-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~7180939)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: We remodeled the kitchen by designing new cabinetry, countertops, moved the appliances for better workspace flow, and increased usability of the interiors of the cabinets.
- [Portland, OR Master Bath remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/portland-or-master-bath-remodel-pj-vj~6844562)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: This was a complete remodel of a 15-20 year old master bath. Taken down to studs, but did not move any walls. The goal was to end up with a spa like feel.
- [Los Altos Kitchen and Bath Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/los-altos-kitchen-and-bath-remodel-pj-vj~3574218)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: Remodeled kitchen. Removed wall to open up eating area and reworked laundry area. Covered old brick with cabinetry to bring a fresh look to dated red brick. Redesigned bathroom layout for more functional space. Helped client save money by purchasing ready made vanity complete with countertop & sink and keeping but painting kitchen cabinet boxes. Ordered new kitchen door fronts
- [Los Altos Homes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/los-altos-homes-pj-vj~5725980)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 37
  - Description: These are a variety of pictures from other projects I have worked on over the past several years.
- [Los Altos 2020 Whole House Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/los-altos-2020-whole-house-remodel-pj-vj~5843795)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
- [Lake Tahoe remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-tahoe-remodel-pj-vj~6812627)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 27
  - Description: This was a major remodel of a 1980's Tahoe cabin bringing into the rustic modern style. I designed custom cabinetry, custom tile layouts, hardwood flooring, carpeting, custom doors, etc. for the entire house. This Lake Tahoe home is also available for short term vacation rental. Message granathj@sbcglobal.net if interested. Its located in Northstar, California
- [Manressa Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/manressa-beach-house-pj-vj~6151640)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 20
  - Description: This project was a remodeled kitchen and master bathroom. We replaced the cabinets, countertops, backsplash, appliances, planked the ceiling, expanded the footprint slightly which involved patching the hardwood floor. Additionally, we replaced carpet in all the bedrooms with hardwood floor, and painted most of the house. This home is also available for short term or monthly rental. Please message me at granathj@sbcglobal.net if you are interested.
- [Los Altos Bath remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/los-altos-bath-remodel-pj-vj~4143072)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: Completely remodeled kids bathroom to allow for teenagers to share a bathroom. I designed custom cabinetry with dual sinks, a stand alone shower to replace the tub shower, and redesigned the layout of the bathroom.
- [New Master Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-master-bathroom-pj-vj~5843811)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: Added a new Master Bathroom to the back of the house. Involved a roll in shower for aging in place, a freestanding tub, wall hung vanity and custom cabinetry including a beautiful coordinating hutch.
- [Mountain View Kitchen remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-view-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~4142838)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: I designed all new cabinetry, tile, appliances, etc. for this completely remodeled kitchen.
- [Los Altos Whole House Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/los-altos-whole-house-remodel-pj-vj~6812613)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [San Mateo Kitchen Laundry Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-mateo-kitchen-laundry-remodel-pj-vj~3574592)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [Fireplace reface](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fireplace-reface-pj-vj~3588211)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3

[See all 13 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/benchmark-homes-jennifer-granath-pfvwus-pf~847540770)

## Ideabooks

- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/119116509/list/wish-list) — 5 ideas
- [Portland bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/148581517/list/portland-bath) — 1 idea
- [Beach house](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/120212594/list/beach-house) — 12 ideas
- [exterior and roof](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18227850/list/exterior-and-roof) — 7 ideas
- [riverside laundry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/111530777/list/riverside-laundry) — 4 ideas
- [riverside bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/109016020/list/riverside-bathroom) — 40 ideas
- [Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/103048162/list/kitchen) — 26 ideas
- [livingroom riverside](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/106162224/list/livingroom-riverside) — 29 ideas
- [interior trim riverside](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/111870390/list/interior-trim-riverside) — 3 ideas
- [corner cooktop](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/106158329/list/corner-cooktop) — 28 ideas
- [entry/exterior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/106161729/list/entry-exterior) — 8 ideas
- [wall niches](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18227293/list/wall-niches) — 2 ideas
- [colors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/112467449/list/colors) — 5 ideas
- [bar](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/113835468/list/bar) — 1 idea
- [stair railing](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18227304/list/stair-railing) — 3 ideas
- [familyroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/106161682/list/familyroom) — 5 ideas
- [master bath riverside](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/111869899/list/master-bath-riverside) — 1 idea
- [office riverside](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/106162389/list/office-riverside) — 1 idea
- [garage doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/106160739/list/garage-doors) — 4 ideas
- [cabinets](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52818131/list/cabinets) — 16 ideas

[See all 26 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/jennifer-granath)

## Community Q&A

**Q: What paint color is on the walls.** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: i would love to know the paint color as well

**Q: Cabinet  Color?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Gorgeous laundry room. What is the cabinet color?

A: That’s white. What is the blue please?

**Q: POLL: Does your laundry room pull double duty?** *(in Polls)*

Is your laundry room used strictly for laundry, or do you maximize the space to meet other needs (mudroom, office, pet station, etc.)? 

Vote and tell us about it in the comments!

A: My laundry room stores all the crafts, birthday decorations, wrapping supplies, etc. I have a long counter so I do all the wrapping in addition to laundry.

**Q: What color are the walls?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: do you know the countertop material please.

**Q: What colour are the cabinets painted?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Please let me know the number and brand of paint.

A: an updates on cabinet color please

**Q: Fabulous!** *(in Photo Questions)*

Can you please tell me the manufacturer of the hanging crystal light

A: can you please tell me about the floor tile?

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*