--- title: "Richard Bubnowski Design LLC — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/richard-bubnowski-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~973173302 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~973173302.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Richard Bubnowski Design LLC" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/83f333bf0b5a4e98_8319-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "807 Bradley Rd., Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey 08742, United States" latitude: 40.0832 longitude: -74.0682 phone: "(732) 701-4900" website: http://www.richardbubnowskidesign.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 18 best_of_houzz_awards: 16 followers: 809 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # Richard Bubnowski Design LLC Original Houzz profile: [Richard Bubnowski Design LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/richard-bubnowski-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~973173302) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Point Pleasant Beach, NJ - **Serves:** Toms River, Wall Township, Point Pleasant, Long Beach Island, Manasquan, Brielle, Spring Lake Heights, Point Pleasant Beach, Spring Lake, Essex Fells, Lavallette, Sea Girt, Avon By The Sea, Seaside Park, Avon-by-the-Sea, Island Heights, Bay Head, Mantoloking, Harvey Cedars, Loveladies, Morris County, Normandy Beach - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (18 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 16 awards (2012–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves Richard Bubnowski Design (RBD) is a small award winning multi-disciplined design studio based in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, but with a national clientele. Our work has been widely published in Coastal Living, Luxury Home Quarterly, Style 1900, Home, Old House Interiors, Arts and Crafts Homes, Builder, Qualified Remodeler, Design NJ, Design Bureau, Custom Home, Residential Design + Build, and The New York Times. We specialize in designing custom single family houses along the coast (and inland) as well as furniture inspired by traditional and contemporary architectural styles. Our work has been recognized by a number of prominent national design awards, including the Watermark Awards, Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards, and the Design Excellence Awards from Residential Design + Build. We have also been honored to receive the Best of Houzz Award for seven consecutive years from 2012 through 2018 and then again in 2020, 2021, and 2023 for both Design and Service. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - House Plans - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Home Restoration - Drafting - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Deck Design - Garage Design - Laundry Room Design - Construction Drawings - Custom Home - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Toms River - Wall Township - Point Pleasant - Long Beach Island - Manasquan - Brielle - Spring Lake Heights - Point Pleasant Beach - Spring Lake - Essex Fells - Lavallette - Sea Girt - Avon By The Sea - Seaside Park - Avon-by-the-Sea - Island Heights - Bay Head - Mantoloking - Harvey Cedars - Loveladies - Morris County - Normandy Beach ### Typical Job Cost Varies - ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Richard Bubnowski Design LLC | | Address | 807 Bradley Rd., Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey 08742, United States | | Phone | (732) 701-4900 | | Website | http://www.richardbubnowskidesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 809 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/richard-bubnowski-design-llc/155193407864129?ref=hl - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/rbubnowski - Blog — www.richardbubnowskidesign.com ## Offers (DEMO) OFFERS _(DEMO) DISCLAIMER_ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Richard Bubnowski Design LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/richard-bubnowski-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~973173302) - **Website:** http://www.richardbubnowskidesign.com - **Phone:** (732) 701-4900 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2023 Best of Houzz - 2021 Best of Houzz - 2020 Best of Houzz - 2015 - 2018 Best of Houzz - 2014 QR Master Design Award - 2014 Best of Houzz - 2013 Best of Houzz - 2012 Design Excellence Award - 2012 Best of Houzz - 2011 Watermark Award - 2010 Watermark Award - 2010 Master Design Award - 2008 Master Design Award - **Best of Houzz:** 16 awards (2012–2026), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 18 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Robert Monetti, Jan. 2023** > Rich is an honest, hard working, thoughtful and extremely creative architect AND designer who sees the project not only through an owner's eyes but also as a builder might. He assesses the sites light and air, topography all the way through the perfect nook or lighting fixture and chair...making sure that everything looks new and unique but also with some clear vintage influence and no one project copies another...no cookie cutting here....a class act we really enjoy partnering with...this review is years overdue. RLM **★★★★★ — mccabe1896, Nov. 2020** > Rich is an amazing architect, and we are thrilled to recommend him! He is a masterful designer and took the time to truly understand our needs. He crafted a beach house that is beautiful to look at and functional for our family in every space. He is thoughtful in his concepts, particular in execution and an amazing person to partner with. He went above and beyond the typical role -- connecting us with an amazing builder, helping manage design to budget, and acting as liaison to the town and trades when needed. So happy to have found someone who poured his heart into our project in the same way that we did. Looking forward to some day doing it all again!! **★★★★★ — John Celentano, March 2020** > Rich was an absolute please to work with. Never pushy during the design process but guided and educated us along the way. Amazing how he could articulate our vision into something everyone involved in the project, builder, tradesmen, designer, are proud of. Whenever we ran into a challenge, Rich was quick to find a solution. We would do it over in a second and highly recommend him. Our only disappointment is that the first phase of the project is completed but look forward working with him again on our boat house. The fact that we started out as a business relationship and end the job as friends should speak volumes on his character and professionalism. From our entire family we are so grateful to have had Rich be part of our forever home! **★★★★★ — Janet Goldstein, April 2017** > I'm thrilled to recommend Richard Bubnowski's architectural services. When my husband and I saw his portfolio on Houzz we knew he could bring our long-delayed kitchen and bath gut renovation to fruition with a coherent, integrative architectural approach. While many people think it’s an extravagance to hire an architect, it was the factor that truly transformed the result of our project. The design process took about four months and came in under the estimate. Comprehensive drawings followed. Richard then helped us choose major finishes; advised on contractors; and made site visits once construction began. Not only was Richard a great partner, master teacher, and "coach” who helped us through the big decisions, he remained open to alternate ideas and adjustments. Communication was excellent and we stayed within our budget. We feel like we got a new home that added light, openness, functionality, and style to our 1948 Cape at the Jersey Shore. The result is everything we hoped for and more. **★★★★★ — Adam Katz, April 2017** > The project included replacing builders grade sliding doors with a four panel windows and center doors design, a new deck and patio landscaping. Richard was great to work with. Our meetings were brainstorming sessions followed by Richard delivering fantastic and creative designs. Great attention to every detail. The details of the patio and landscape design including choice of stone materials, layout of gas fire pit and a custom designed fence. **★★★★★ — Catalin Floristean, Nov. 2016** > We're just finishing up on a project designed by Rich -- an extension and full exterior renovation and face lift. We are very happy with the outcome and are glad that we followed his lead on all details vs. some other ideas we had. Rich is highly professional, very easy to work with and communication was a text away throughout the project. His design was great -- clean yet impressive in detail and exactly what we needed. We appreciate very much his creativity, attention to detail, and advice during both design and construction. **★★★★★ — Wendy Strutt, Sept. 2016** > Richard is creative, professional and a pleasure to work with. He is knowledgable of all aspects of working on the waterfront. Richard listened to everything we wanted to accomplish in our renovation and discussed cost impacts of design from the very first stages. His design will turn our outdated vacation home into a home that fits our family. **Comment from Richard Bubnowski Design LLC:** > Wendy, thank you very much for the thoughtful review. You and Chris have been a pleasure to work with and I am excited about the upcoming stages of your project. **★★★★★ — Baine Contracting, Inc., Aug. 2016** > Richard Bubnowski is one of the most creative, outside the box thinking architects our area has seen in some time. We at Baine Contracting highly recommend working with him. **★★★★★ — Sarah Houston, July 2015** > I got in touch with Richard when my husband and I decided to renovate and expand our home. We already had some ideas of what we wanted but Rich consistently came to us with great and logical suggestions on not just the design of the house but making the layout more functional and adding the space we needed without overdoing it. We worked hand-in-hand on the entire project from start to finish and I couldn't have had a more positive experience. Home renovations are never easy but Rich definitely helped carry the weight and manage the project from start to finish. I was more than pleased to find an architect that shared my vision and my sense of style and could really let loose and have fun with our project! We are more than thrilled with the outcome and are thoroughly enjoying our 'new' home. **Comment from Richard Bubnowski Design LLC:** > Sarah, thank you for the review. I thoroughly enjoyed working with you and Neil and your project has quickly become one of my favorites. **★★★★ — jeffgti, June 2014** > we are thrilled with the design that Rich came up with. he was a great listener and tried to incorporate everything that we expressed an interest in. Rich remained extremely interested in the project even after completing the drawings and visited the job site several times during construction, taking photos to send us. if time is of the essence, Rich may not be the architect for you, but if you are more interested in having a beautiful and build-able design, than i would recommend Rich Bubnowski without any reservations. **★★★★★ — Monetti Custom Homes, May 2014** > We recently completed a significant renovation/addition for a hurricane Sandy client with RBD Architecture. Mr. Bubnowski was always available and responsive for clarifications and his creative influence is evident with a great outcome outcome. His frequent site visits and positive reports to the owner helped maintain a continued calm after what had been an distruptive period in the owner's life. We highly recoemmebnd Rich and know you will never regret doing the same. > Robert Monetti, Monetti Custom Homes, LLC **★★★★★ — Michael McWilliams, May 2014** > We first saw Richards work in Coastal Living and were so inspired by his featured surf shack. We began building New Moon Cottage from the ground up! Literally!! > > I had never had any experience before being apart of building a home but I can tell you there are some big shoes to fill if its ever to happen again. Richard and I worked together on a vision of the plot and really saw the entire process through. He had a natural sense for how I felt the home could flow and knew precisely how to make that a reality. It was an experience i'll never forget and has shaped me as 'a creative' for the rest of my life, without a doubt. > > In the end, we became friends and thats about the best gift of all. He's a caring family man with true passion for what he does and for the lives around him! ## Selected projects - [Porch Talk House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/porch-talk-house-pj-vj~6099734) - Location: Seaside Park, NJ - Photos: 41 - Description: Completed in 2020, Porch Talk House is a 3015 square-foot new construction beach house located on the upper barrier island of New Jersey. The home features a grand wrap-around porch, open floor plan on the main level, and a two-story living room. This project was designed to meet or exceed current FEMA and township flood regulations. The general contractor on this home was Monetti Custom Homes. - [Sea Reach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sea-reach-house-pj-vj~6364959) - Location: Mantoloking, New Jersey - Photos: 39 - Description: 2900 square foot elevated beach house. 2300 square feet conditioned space / 600 square feet ground level storage. GC: Monetti Custom Homes - [Hagerstrom Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hagerstrom-residence-pj-vj~7073578) - Location: Mantoloking, New Jersey - Photos: 18 - Description: Located in Mantoloking, New Jersey, across the street from the ocean, the original 1960's house was lifted to meet local and FEMA flood regulations. The entire exterior of the home was remodeled with the addition of an elevated front porch and covered outdoor living space at the rear of the house. - [The Liste Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-liste-beach-house-pj-vj~7073573) - Location: Long Beach, New Jersey - Photos: 24 - [New Moon Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-moon-cottage-pj-vj~2983) - Location: Harvey Cedars, Long Beach Island, NJ - Photos: 17 - Description: New 1900 sq. ft. waterfront residence located along Harvest Cove, Long Beach Island Awards: 2012 Design Excellence Award, Best Custom Home \< 3000 sq. ft. 2011 Watermark Award, Grand Publications: Coastal Living, Dec 2014 - Jan 2016 Design Bureau, March 2012 Builder, May 2011 Phaldelphia Inquirer, July 2011 - [O’Connor Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oconnor-residence-pj-vj~6651397) - Location: Point Pleasant, New Jersey - Photos: 14 - Description: Exterior makeover to an existing 1950’s split-level home along the coast. - [Warren Avenue](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/warren-avenue-pj-vj~26625) - Location: Spring Lake, NJ - Photos: 26 - Description: New 6500 sq. ft. Shingle Style single family residence. - [Jindal-Houston Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jindal-houston-residence-pj-vj~815810) - Location: Little Silver, NJ - Photos: 7 - Description: Kitchen and Dining Room Addition to an existing 1950's Cape Cod style home. Previously featured in Builder Magazine. - [Surfers End](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/surfers-end-pj-vj~2972) - Location: Point Pleasant, NJ - Photos: 18 - Description: New 2100 sq. ft. residence located along the Manasquan River. Previously featured in Style 1900, Home, Old House Interiors, and Coastal Living. - [Surf Road Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/surf-road-residence-pj-vj~3477) - Location: Normandy Beach, NJ - Photos: 24 - Description: New 3800 sq. ft. oceanfront residence Awards: 2012 Design Excellence Awards, Best Vacation Home - [Rooney Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rooney-residence-pj-vj~2611129) - Location: Lavallette, NJ - Photos: 4 - Description: A new 2400 square foot mid-century modern inspired beach house. - [Bay Head Bath Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bay-head-bath-renovation-pj-vj~2973) - Location: Bay Head, NJ - Photos: 3 - Description: Interior renovation of an existing bathroom. The materials consisted of glass wall tiles, both gloss and matte finish, natural slate floors, granite counter, and cherry cabinetry. Awards: 2010 Watermark Award, Merit 2010 Qualified Remodeler Master Design Award, Gold - [Katz-Metcalfe Backyard Makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/katz-metcalfe-backyard-makeover-pj-vj~2710212) - Location: Bay Head, NJ - Photos: 5 - [Katz-Metcalfe](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/katz-metcalfe-pj-vj~1786097) - Location: Bay Head, NJ - Photos: 5 - Description: A small family room addition to an existing center hall colonial home in Bay Head, New Jersey. The client had asked us to design an addition to their traditional home that would be modern, yet complementary to the existing architecture. - [Marvel Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/marvel-residence-pj-vj~599209) - Location: Brick Township, NJ - Photos: 6 - Description: Addition and Renovation of an existing 100 year old beach house. - [Liotta Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/liotta-residence-pj-vj~2980) - Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ - Photos: 5 - Description: New 2100 sq. ft. single family residence - [Slomin Residence Vestibule Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/slomin-residence-vestibule-addition-pj-vj~359425) - Location: Wall Township, NJ - Photos: 7 - Description: Vestibule Addition to Existing Residence - [Jerakis Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jerakis-residence-pj-vj~2977) - Location: Bay Head, NJ - Photos: 5 - Description: Exterior renovation and porch addition. There was also an outdoor shower added, as well as the interior renovation of the existing kitchen and dining space. This project received both the Gold and Best of Show awards in the Exterior Facelift category from the 2008 Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards. Awards: 2008 Qualified Remodeler Master Design Award, Gold, and Best of Show - [Carlin Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carlin-residence-pj-vj~3492) - Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ - Photos: 1 - Description: Front Porch Renovation and Redesign - [Fischer Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fischer-residence-pj-vj~690119) - Location: Mantoloking, NJ - Photos: 10 - Description: This project began as an existing one-story bay front home located in Mantoloking Shores, New Jersey. Over the years a multitude of disparate additions had been added onto the house leaving it with a lack of uniformity and balance. Before work could begin on the two proposed second story additions, most of the house needed to be lifted to comply with current township, building code, and FEMA guidelines due to flooding from Hurricane Sandy. The north addition includes a new master bedroom, bath,… [See all 24 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/richard-bubnowski-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~973173302) ## Ideabooks - [Floristean](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/106573962/list/floristean) — 45 ideas - [John Celentano Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/82065632/list/john-celentano-ideas) — 15 ideas - [richardbubnowski's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4978018/list/richardbubnowski-s-ideas) — 167 ideas - [Katz-Metcalfe Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61403619/list/katz-metcalfe-ideas) — 9 ideas - [Kitchen islands](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76053920/list/kitchen-islands) — 1 idea - [Windows](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34712186/list/windows) — 1 idea [See all 6 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/richardbubnowski) ## Community Q&A **Q: Lovely home! where can I purchase the 6 blue globe ceiling light?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Cisco Home **Q: How much is the cost to add a vestibule to a house?** *(in Photo Questions)* I need a quote to add a 6 ft by 5 ft vestibule to a house with a room and all needed structure. A: This was a very unique project. It was done about 10 years ago in Sea Girt, NJ. This project, despite its small size, cost around $40,000. Much of the cost can be attributed to the masonry work, all exterior surfaces are clad in Azek pvc trim boards, copper roofing, Andersen A series windows and doors. **Q: Exterior detail questions...** *(in Photo Questions)* This house is stunning and I love the exterior details. The shorter parapet walls with wire railing (for code) help achieve the look of a house built a 100 years ago. I really like the contrasting flashing details on the windows, doors, rafters, etc. I saw that the shingles are stained Western red cedar. Is this for easier maintenance vs paint? What other material choices were chosen for surviving the coastal environment? Trim material? Decking? Thank you so much! A: My pleasure! **Q: Porch floor, what is the material used?** *(in Photo Questions)* Beautiful house! A: Natural Ipe deck boards 5/4 x 4 **Q: If you were to use a butcher countertop, what wood would you use?** *(in Photo Questions)* I am in love with this kitchen! If you were to use a butcher block countertop, what wood would you use? A: We’ve done butcher block counters before and we’ve used walnut. Plus it would be a nice contrast to the cherry. **Q: durability of cherry cabinets** *(in Photo Questions)* This is a gorgeous kitchen. I am currently planning almost the same colors with American cherry floors and cherry cabinets. The cherry floors that I already have are beautiful and at love them but they are not quite as hard as other woods so I was considering using alder or maple with a cherry stain for the cabinets. However, the cabinet supplier I am working with does not offer a cherry stain on other woods. Are there any considerations or recommendations you have for maintaining cherry cabinets? Is there rally that much of a difference? A: This project is now 17 years old and the solid cherry cabinets still look great. Keep in mind that cherry will darken considerably over time. In this photo the cabinets and Island are American Cherry, however we chose Brazilian Cherry for the floors to add some contrast. I would probably not try to match the floors and the cabinetry. Instead try choosing something that would offer some contrast. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*