--- title: "Design Build Specialists Inc — Kitchen & Bath Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/design-build-specialists-inc-pfvwus-pf~881284285 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~881284285.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Design Build Specialists Inc" category: ["Kitchen & Bath Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/0353887d01e1aae1_6009-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "394 Bel Marin Keys Blvd. #5a, County of Marin, California 94949, United States" latitude: 38.0618 longitude: -122.5404 phone: "(415) 892-3932" website: http:// rating: 5 review_count: 6 followers: 129 last_updated: 2026-08-17 --- # Design Build Specialists Inc Original Houzz profile: [Design Build Specialists Inc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/design-build-specialists-inc-pfvwus-pf~881284285) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers - **Location:** County of Marin, CA - **Serves:** Santa Rosa, San Rafael, Petaluma, Novato, Rohnert Park, Mill Valley, Larkspur, San Anselmo, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, Corte Madera, Tiburon, Sausalito, Lucas Valley-Marinwood, Santa Venetia, Ross, Penngrove, Fairfax, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, Woodacre, Stinson Beach, Nicasio, Belvedere Tiburon, County of Marin, Lagunitas, Marinwood - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves We are both the Architect and the Builder wrapped into one seamless process that delivers an outstanding customer experience. From the very beginning, we give you what you need when you need it and how you want to see it so you can make an informed decision. 35 years of experience combined with an obsession with good design and client experience makes us the preferred contractor in Marin. We also provide door replacement services through HomeStory Of Marin (415-883-7220). We use technology to replace all the doors in your house without construction mess or hassle or costs. The new doors are factory painted and installed in 1/2 day or less. ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Custom Cabinets - Bathroom Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Bathroom Vanities - 3D Rendering - Home Additions - Custom Countertops - Custom Pantries - Lighting Design - Design Consultation - Floor Plans - Home Extensions - Universal Design - Custom Walk-in Closets - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Sauna Installation - Sustainable Design - Drafting - Vanity Installation - Green Building - Wine Cellar Design - Custom Cabinet Doors - Kitchen Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - Custom Shelving - Home Office Design & Construction - Interior Design - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Cabinet Refacing - Custom Bookcases - Custom Built-ins - Custom Closet Doors - Custom Exterior Doors - Custom Storage - Exterior Door Installation - Fire Restoration - General Contracting - Granite Countertops - Home Remodeling - Natural Stone Countertops - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Quartz Countertops - Tile Installation - Water Damage ### Areas Served - Santa Rosa - San Rafael - Petaluma - Novato - Rohnert Park - Mill Valley - Larkspur - San Anselmo - Tamalpais-Homestead Valley - Corte Madera - Tiburon - Sausalito - Lucas Valley-Marinwood - Santa Venetia - Ross - Penngrove - Fairfax - Lagunitas-Forest Knolls - Woodacre - Stinson Beach - Nicasio - Belvedere Tiburon - County of Marin - Lagunitas - Marinwood ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Design Build Specialists Inc | | Address | 394 Bel Marin Keys Blvd. \#5a, County of Marin, California 94949, United States | | Phone | (415) 892-3932 | | Website | http:// | | License Number | 490829 | | Followers on Houzz | 129 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/HomeStoryMarin - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/MyHomeStory - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/company/3299396?trk=tyah&trkInfo=tas%3Ahomestory%2Cidx%3A1-2-2 - Blog — http://www.pinterest.com/myhomestory/boards/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Design Build Specialists Inc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/design-build-specialists-inc-pfvwus-pf~881284285) - **Website:** http:// - **Phone:** (415) 892-3932 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Remodel Magazine Big 50 - Qualified Remodel Tio 500 - CR certified Restorer ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — Seating Innovations, April 2021** > Mark was great to work with as we collaborated on a suspended seating projects for one of his clients. We appreciated his professionalism. **★★★★★ — Barbara Cochran, June 2016** > Design, Build Specialists was hired my me two times. First we completed the complete remodel of our top floor - 2 bathrooms, 4 bedrooms. Two years later we hired them to complete a remodel of our first 2 floors, which included taking out a load-bearing wall, and gutting the kitchen, family room and most of the living room. So, the remodel was pretty big. > We met with Mark and the team once-a-week to make sure we were all on the same page and that all was going well. (It is not nice to live in a home where you have no kitchen and most of your living space is being re-constructed, but I have to say that Mark's guys did what they could to make this as easy and as quickly done as possible. > I totally recommend Mark's company. They are responsive and responsible and that, in the Contractor's Industry, is highly valuable. I have friends who have not had a positive experience with their remodels. I hope you choose Design Build and do not have so many challenges with you contractor and the work you want completed as have some of my friends. **★★★★★ — Susan Schlosser, June 2016** > Design Build Specialist constructed a covered dining area and a studio in our backyard. Both match the house finish and roofing perfectly. They also installed wood flooring, beam ceilings and a barn wood wall in various rooms. Design Build was outstanding to work with, the owner and employees all have a strong work ethic, are very skilled, really they are artisans at what they do. We are love the results and are completely satisfied. Deadlines and budgets were met. Surprises encountered were solved without hesitation. **★★★★★ — Aaron W, June 2016** > Mark and his staff have done several projects for us. Always professional to work with, and always high quality work. The first project they did was in 2008, and it was a remodel of our work place. It was important to us that the final project be done well, of course, but importantly, we couldn't close the office during the work. They were incredibly accommodating of our staff and our clients, even doing some of the more disruptive work at night and on the weekends. So then in 2014, when we decided to put an addition on our house, we knew they would be up to the challenge. This was a huge project, just over 900 square feet, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms added upstairs. But Mark and his crew didn't disappoint. Throughout the project, communication between Mark and his crew, ourselves, and the subs involved was paramount to keeping things running smoothly. On the occasions when something came up (and on a project that big, things will come up!) Mark always worked with us to find a solution that was fair to all parties. We've been living in the addition for almost a year now, and are thrilled. I would definitely hire them if I had to do it all over again. **★★★★★ — cjrendic, June 2016** > Mark Labourdette \| Design Build Specialists did an excellent job as General Contractor on our house lift / remodel project in Tiburon CA. Not only was the end result beautiful, but the entire experience was organized and highly professional from concept to completion. Mark held weekly meetings with us to review progress on a master project timeline and also reviewed billing as well. His team was highly skilled, courteous and kept the project site extremely clean. I can't recommend Mark & Design Build Specialists enough! 5 Stars **★★★★★ — conniebacz, March 2014** > We purchased replacement interior doors from this company, with the work completed in June 2013. My husband and I are very pleased and love the bright, clean update. All workers were outstanding -- very professional, fast, accurate, and courteous. We would definitely hire this company again for a house project. ## Selected projects - [Tiburon Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tiburon-kitchen-and-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~6784944) - Location: Belvedere Tiburon, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: This Tiburon partial kitchen remodel involved removing a center wall and cabinets, and custom building a center island. We also replaced some appliances and repainted the rest of the cabinets to match the island. - [Tiburon Large Custom Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tiburon-large-custom-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~6784902) - Location: Tiburon, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: This client lives in a big beautiful home overlooking the bay in Tiburon. The interior designer was Michelle Squire, and she was great. - [San Rafael Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-rafael-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~6784918) - Location: San Rafael, CA - Photos: 7 - [Belvedere Tiburon Full House Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/belvedere-tiburon-full-house-remodel-pj-vj~6787707) - Location: Tiburon, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: This was a complete, full house remodel that included ripping off the entire roof, and more than 50% of the walls and reconfiguring the whole space. - [Kentfield Whole House Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kentfield-whole-house-remodel-pj-vj~6787742) - Location: Kentfield, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: This was originally a two-unit duplex that was a rental for college kids going to college of Marin. We converted it back to a single-family residence, and relocated the kitchen from upstairs to downstairs, and relocated the entrance from the front of the house to the side. - [Novato Whole House Remodel ADU](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/novato-whole-house-remodel-adu-pj-vj~6787757) - Location: Novato, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: This client had a 1,000 square foot existing ADU building that we completely remodeled to be their primary residence. The cool feature of this house is that it is right over a creek and has very nice finishes. - [Tiburon Whole House Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tiburon-whole-house-remodel-pj-vj~6787810) - Location: Belvedere Tiburon, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: This is a beautiful house on the water in Paradise Cay in Tiburon. The project included raising the house approximately 17 inches, raising the ceilings from flat to vaulted in several rooms, and installing whole house electric radiant heat under hardwood floors. - [San Rafael Whole House Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-rafael-whole-house-remodel-pj-vj~6787819) - Location: San Rafael, CA - Photos: 18 - Description: This remodel was the result of a house fire that involved dealing with insurance proceeds. Once I settled with the insurance carrier, we remodeled the whole house, making substantial improvements and changes. - [Fairfax Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fairfax-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~6787755) - Location: Fairfax, CA - Photos: 2 - Description: This was a fun little bathroom remodel that we have done many times. Features of this bathroom are very popular. - [Beautiful Interior Doors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beautiful-interior-doors-pj-vj~369978) - Location: Novato, CA - Photos: 39 - Description: Each custom fitted door can be replaced in minutes and because there is no construction or remodeling, your home is respected and you enjoy a stress-free experience. We get in, we get out, and you get a home with new life and character. So, how do we do it? Our efficiency is largely due to our measuring technologies that allow us to customize the fit of each door. Extremely accurate measurements of your door openings allow us to customize doors specifically for each opening of your home. The end… - [Novato Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/novato-remodel-pj-vj~2200695) - Location: Novato, CA - Photos: 6 - [Glass Interior Doors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glass-interior-doors-pj-vj~575444) - Location: San Rafael, CA - Photos: 40 - Description: Homestory offers a beautiful selection of decorative and clear glass interior doors. - [Sausalito Double Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sausalito-double-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~291045) - Location: Sausalito, CA - Photos: 7 - [MDF Interior Doors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mdf-interior-doors-pj-vj~644732) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Mill Valley Master Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mill-valley-master-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~291095) - Location: Mill Valley, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: This remodel updated and transformed the existing bathroom. We brought in much needed light, replaced the tile and reconfigured the existing vanity. - [San Anselmo Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-anselmo-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~291034) - Location: San Anselmo, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: This remodel updated and transformed the existing bathroom. - [Novato Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/novato-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~291028) - Location: Novato, CA - Photos: 6 - [Ross Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ross-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~291075) - Location: Ross, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: This remodel renovated and transformed the existing bathroom. We redesigned the existing shower with tasteful mosaic tiles and updated the vanity. - [San Anselmo Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-anselmo-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~291110) - Location: San Anselmo, CA - Photos: 7 - [Quaint San Rafael Suite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/quaint-san-rafael-suite-pj-vj~275986) - Location: San Rafael, CA - Photos: 5 [See all 28 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/design-build-specialists-inc-pfvwus-pf~881284285) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-17.*