--- title: "Better By Design LLC — Kitchen & Bath Remodelers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/better-by-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~92349813 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~92349813.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Better By Design LLC" category: ["Kitchen & Bath Remodelers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/3853d2540365471f_6272-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "26 Jib Court, Bayville, New Jersey 08638, United States" latitude: 40.251 longitude: -74.7627 phone: "(609) 638-3740" website: http://www.betterbydesignnj.com rating: 5 review_count: 45 best_of_houzz_awards: 9 followers: 89 last_updated: 2026-09-02 --- # Better By Design LLC Original Houzz profile: [Better By Design LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/better-by-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~92349813) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Remodelers - **Location:** Bayville, NJ - **Serves:** Trenton, Ewing, Princeton, West Windsor, Plainsboro, Robbinsville, Mercerville, Florence, Hamilton Square, Bordentown, White Horse, Yardville, Lawrenceville, Groveville, Pennington, Plainsboro Center, Princeton Junction, Allentown, Hopewell, Kingston, Crosswicks, Titusville, Windsor, Fairless Hills, Langhorne, Washington Crossing, Yardley - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (45 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2015–2024), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - References available - 12 years in business I create beautiful spaces that reflect who you are. It's your dream and my job to make that dream a reality. I spend a lot of time with my clients to really get to know them before the design process begins. Through careful listening, I learn their likes and dislikes, their dreams and desires, and how they want their space to look. Then I continue to work closely with my clients, making them an interactive part of the process while guiding them to ensure that we remain on task, on budget, and on time. My mission is to give my clients the home of their dreams. My focus is to provide you with the most suitable products for your home. A solid understanding of materials helps to make informed decisions when choosing product for a specific project. It is important to us for your home to be sustainable as well as the design and layout that you are looking for. Years of education and experience gives me a comprehensive knowledge of space planning, layout, scale, material and fabric, and how each pertains to design and construction. Practical experience enables me to give my clients the knowledge and expertise that one looks for and deserves in a design professional. ### Services Provided - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Remodeling - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Basement Remodeling - Custom Countertops - 3D Rendering - Universal Design - Bathroom Design - Kitchen Design ### Areas Served - Trenton - Ewing - Princeton - West Windsor - Plainsboro - Robbinsville - Mercerville - Florence - Hamilton Square - Bordentown - White Horse - Yardville - Lawrenceville - Groveville - Pennington - Plainsboro Center - Princeton Junction - Allentown - Hopewell - Kingston - Crosswicks - Titusville - Windsor - Fairless Hills - Langhorne - Washington Crossing - Yardley ### Typical Job Cost $35,000 - None ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Better By Design LLC | | Address | 26 Jib Court, Bayville, New Jersey 08638, United States | | Phone | (609) 638-3740 | | Website | http://www.betterbydesignnj.com | | Followers on Houzz | 89 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/betterbydesignnj - LinkedIn — http://RondaHyams@linkedin.com - Blog — www.betterbydesignnj.com ## Offers Free Sink w/ Purchase of Granite Counter _Offer Applies to Select Sinks Only_ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Better By Design LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/better-by-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~92349813) - **Website:** http://www.betterbydesignnj.com - **Phone:** (609) 638-3740 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz 2015 - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2015–2024), for Service. **Affiliations** - [National Kitchen & Bath Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-kitchen-and-bath-association-pfvwus-pf~1351084655) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 45 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Donna D, May 2023** > I recently used Ronda to help me with a bathroom and laundry room remodel. Her input and designs were spot on to my description of the vision I had for 3 bathrooms and a laundry. She was a pleasure to work with. I also used Thompson Remodeling for the construction portion, and they work in tandem with Ronda and take care of anything you need from start to finish. Even facing the issues of Covid limitations and ongoing issues with supply chain slow down I was able to get everything I needed to complete my project. If you are responsible to order tile or any bathroom/laundry supplies (washer/dryer, tubs, sinks, faucets, and light fixtures) the sooner you look for these items and get ordered the faster your project will be completed. Ronda and Thompson Remodeling were extremely helpful for recommendations for any items the homeowner is responsible to supply!!! They also give you a realistic time frame to expect your project to be completed and quickly address any issues that can affect the completion of your project - patience is a must in these times to complete a big renovation! Ronda was hands on during my project and responded quickly by email or phone! **★★★★★ — HU-123907078, March 2023** > Worked with Ronda of Better by Design on our kitchen renovation. She has great subs she works with, very professional, conscientious,and neat. She is patient, listens to your ideas and gives good advice and guidance. The result was a total new look for our kitchen within the budget. Would highly recommend Ronda! **★★★★★ — Daria Dooling, March 2023** > Ronda was recommended to us by our contractor. To be succinct, we could not be happier with the result. Her attention to detail is amazing, She noticed small flaws in some of the cabinetry that we didn't even see and replaced the offending pieces. All of her suggestions were spot on, and she was an invaluable asset when we were ordering the materials. We have absolutely no complaints, and would recommend her to anyone in the area looking to do a re-model or need design assistance. **Comment from Better By Design LLC:** > Thank you Daria!!we give what we get in life. You and Jack were both such a pleasure to work with and consider you friends for life!! **★★★★★ — Beth Weiskopf, April 2022** > Ronda helped us design our kitchen when we were ready to renovate it. She had wonderful ideas and assisted us in figuring out the best layout. She was with us every step of the way, always answered our questions, and was patient when we were unsure about our choices. She was a real pleasure to work with! > Beth and Bruce, Plainsboro **★★★★★ — Yolanda Atif, April 2022** > We worked with Ronda to update the kitchen and 2 full baths in our townhouse. This was our first remodel, and having Ronda's help was invaluable. She answered all of our questions and gently guided us to choices we might not have thought of initially but absolutely love now that they're implemented. > > A lot of her projects here are in gorgeous high-end homes, but she was able to deliver that same feel of luxury on a budget in our much smaller place. Event though we didn't change the dimensions of the rooms, Ronda helped us make them feel so much bigger and more useful through her design and layouts. Her experience in the kitchen resulted in 2x as much counter space as we used to have, and actually empty drawers! **★★★★★ — HU-756254832, April 2022** > We knocked down a wall between our kitchen and living room to make an open floor plan. We had new cabinets, flooring,and countertops installed. Ronda gave us a design for a new flow for our kitchen and I couldn’t be happier with it! I had no idea how to pick out cabinets and her ideas gave me everything I wanted in cabinets. She was incredibly helpful and patient with me as I have never remodeled a kitchen before. Everyone who comes into my house now raves about my kitchen! I highly recommend Ronda! **★★★★★ — HU-99641275, May 2021** > Ronda did an amazing job, and during the pandemic no less! I had a complete redo of the kitchen from bottom up due to an insurance claim. With only a basic idea of where I wanted to go Ronda helped me see all of the possibilities. We had zoom chats to discuss layout, visited tile and countertop warehouses socially distanced with masks on, and coordinated with contractors. It never would have turned out as amazing as it did without Ronda! I absolutely recommend Better By Design! **★★★★★ — HU-270991633, April 2021** > I loved loved working with Ronda. I knew from the first time we met that she would be the one to bring my bathroom vision to life. She listened, she advised, she designed and managed the project from beginning to end. Her professionalism is top notch with a personal touch. I consider her a friend. You won’t be disappointed. She’s worth it! **★★★★★ — Ciarra, Nov. 2020** > We had an excellent experience working with Ronda of Better By Design. Not only did Ronda make the renovation experience fast and easy, but she helped us pick the best cabinets, colors, and schemes for our kitchen/bathroom renovation. I would recommend her to anyone! **Comment from Better By Design LLC:** > Thank you Ciarra. You were both wonderful to work with. Best of luck to both you and Anthony. **★★★★★ — Charlie Helfgott, Aug. 2020** > We used Ronda to renovate our kitchen that was in its original state from when the house was built in the 60’s. It was closed off, out of style and needed to be totally gutted. We gave Ronda some basic ideas about what we had hoped for, and she was super creative and came up with a perfect open design. She helped us pick countertops, flooring, and cabinets as well as knobs and other smaller details. Ronda made the stress of a kitchen renovation disappear and was so easy and fun to work with! We couldn’t recommend her enough- if you’re looking for someone to go above and beyond then you’ve come to the right place! **★★★★★ — Capri Construction & Design, May 2020** > Ronda from Better By Design has been a pleasure to work with. I’ve worked with her on multiple occasions. She provides very detailed and clear plans and her designs are always beautiful of course. Great communication and overall wonderful to work with! **Comment from Better By Design LLC:** > Thanks Jeremy. You are a pleasure to work with as well. **★★★★★ — carol venesco, March 2020** > We met Ronda of Better By Design in April 2019 when we needed to renovate our kitchen, 2 and half bathrooms, entry and hallways. Every room in the interior of the house needed to be painted and hardwood flooring installed and stained. The decisions that needed to be made to keep the project moving ahead were overwhelming to us. Ronda was able to coordinate the selection of flooring, tiles, cabinetry, shower glass, hardware, lighting fixtures and paint and stain color choices. This helped keep the project on time and budget. She accommodated our schedule when shopping expeditions were necessary. She was always available to answer questions, help with decisions and cheerfully alleviate our frequent moments of doubt. Her advice, reassurance and confidence throughout the 6 month process was invaluable to us. We are pleased with the look of our beautifully renovated home. **Comment from Better By Design LLC:** > Thank you Carol. It was a true pleasure to work with you ## Selected projects - [Plainsboro kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/plainsboro-kitchen-pj-vj~2369667) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 5 - [Jersey city project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jersey-city-project-pj-vj~537823) - Location: Jersey City, NJ - Photos: 5 - [East Brunswick Entertainment Center](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-brunswick-entertainment-center-pj-vj~2934987) - Location: East Brunswick, NJ - Photos: 3 - [Yarville kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/yarville-kitchen-pj-vj~2730123) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 8 - [Robbinsville Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/robbinsville-powder-room-pj-vj~2934990) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 4 - [Hamilton Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hamilton-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~1289926) - Location: Trenton, NJ - Photos: 8 - [Hamilton kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hamilton-kitchen-pj-vj~2465931) - Location: Hamilton Township, NJ - Photos: 4 - [Robbinsville Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/robbinsville-kitchen-pj-vj~1597916) - Location: Trenton, NJ - Photos: 10 - [Historic home kitchen renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-home-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~537854) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Bayville kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bayville-kitchen-pj-vj~1525263) - Location: Bayville, NJ - Photos: 27 - [Ringoes master bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ringoes-master-bath-pj-vj~2465067) - Location: East Amwell Township, NJ - Photos: 6 - [Bayville Master Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bayville-master-bathroom-pj-vj~1400462) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Skillman/Cherry Valley Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/skillman-cherry-valley-bathroom-pj-vj~1990940) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Skillman Hall Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/skillman-hall-bath-pj-vj~1990951) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Skillman Master Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/skillman-master-bathroom-pj-vj~1990901) - Location: Montgomery, NJ - Photos: 7 - [Princeton NJ Kitchen renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/princeton-nj-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~537845) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Traditional Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-kitchen-pj-vj~674706) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Master Bathroom Robbinsville NJ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bathroom-robbinsville-nj-pj-vj~537836) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Historic home living room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-home-living-room-pj-vj~537821) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Farmhouse Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farmhouse-kitchen-pj-vj~682863) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 [See all 73 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/better-by-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~92349813) ## Ideabooks - [Antoinette](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115578426/list/antoinette) — 1 idea - [Little Hs vanities](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/109692791/list/little-hs-vanities) — 5 ideas - [Jose Benet faucets](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/88926810/list/jose-benet-faucets) — 5 ideas - [Jose Benet lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/88926397/list/jose-benet-lighting) — 11 ideas - [Travis Scavone](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/88314801/list/travis-scavone) — 2 ideas - [ron bathroom ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/86958699/list/ron-bathroom-ideas) — 1 idea - [deck ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/86947873/list/deck-ideas) — 27 ideas - [Allison Fahey](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/65115625/list/allison-fahey) — 2 ideas - [Nicole Amar](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/60901537/list/nicole-amar) — 31 ideas - [liberto kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/60787631/list/liberto-kitchen) — 11 ideas - [jeffs kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/57832616/list/jeffs-kitchen) — 37 ideas - [fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55088738/list/fireplaces) — 24 ideas - [Better By Design LLC's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/35066510/list/better-by-design-llc-s-ideas) — 4 ideas - [kitchen ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5480865/list/kitchen-ideas) — 3 ideas - [cool stuff](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7764005/list/cool-stuff) — 8 ideas - [next house decor ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7764127/list/next-house-decor-ideas) — 1 idea - [pretty spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5480622/list/pretty-spaces) — 8 ideas - [kids rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5480940/list/kids-rooms) — 2 ideas - [bathroom ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5480836/list/bathroom-ideas) — 2 ideas - [offices](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5480597/list/offices) — 3 ideas [See all 20 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/rondahyams) ## Community Q&A **Q: What are the dimensions of this room? And tub size? Beautiful!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The tub was 57” x 36”. The bathroom was about 12 x14. **Q: what is the tile on the floor? name/mfg** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hello. I looked this up for another person who asked the same question and this is what I was able to find. This project was quite a few years ago but I was able to look up the tile we used. One the walls we used a white shiny textured tile. It had horizontal lines in it and what I have in my records is that it was called "Cart". It was a 12 x24. On the floor we did a gray and white 12 x24 with a striated stripe and a basketweave of the same tile in the shower floor. It was called "Era". We also used a matching mosaic in the shower niche called "Amer". I'm not sure if the style names will help you, but you could probably find similar tiles to come up with the same look. I hope this helps you. Good luck with your renovation!! **Q: I would love to know what tiles you used for all 3.** *(in Photo Questions)* I love how all the tiles work together (floor, niche, shower base and shower wall) could you tell me more about them? A: Hello Andrea. This project was quite a few years ago but I was able to look up the tile we used. One the walls we used a white shiny textured tile. It had horizontal lines in it and what I have in my records is that it was called "Cart". It was a 12 x24. On the floor we did a gray and white 12 x24 with a striated stripe and a basketweave of the same tile in the shower floor. It was called "Era". We also used a matching mosaic in the shower niche called "Amer". I'm not sure if the style names will help you, but you could probably find similar tiles to come up with the same look. I hope this helps you. Good luck with your renovation!! **Q: Countertops** *(in Photo Questions)* What brand and color countertops were used? A: These were a gray quartz. I'm sorry I don't remember the manufacturer or color. **Q: What color is the countertop?** *(in Photo Questions)* I really like the color. Is this quartz? A: This is a granite/quartzite called Terra Bianca **Q: What is the paint color and brand?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I am not positive, however, I believe it was Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-02.*