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Ellyn Amador
Dallas, TX
Dallas, TX
Typical Job Costs:
$100,000 - 600,000
Pricing available on my website.
Pricing available on my website.
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License Number:
13910
30 Years of Experience in Design and Construction Serving Dallas, TX
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Ellyn Amador, Architect specializes in residential remodels and additions in the Dallas area. A registered Texas architect with over 20 years of experience in design and construction, Ellyn holds a B.Arch from Rice University and an M.Arch from the University of California at Berkeley. Ellyn has a true passion for creating well-designed family homes. Her firm provides a full range of services from architectural design and construction documents through material and finish selection and construction observation. Please visit our website at http://ellynamador.com for further information and pricing.
My Design Philosophy
I don’t believe in adding on to a house until I have made the best possible use of the existing space. Every house has ‘lost space’ – space that hasn’t been used to its fullest potential. By capturing lost space, I can make every square foot of a house ‘work’ for my clients.
I don't impose my ideas onto a house. I try to see what sense the house makes in its current state. I look at what is working in the design as it is, and extend those design aspects to their logical conclusion. In a way, I 'listen' to the house.
I don’t make frivolous decisions. It’s important to me that my clients realize nothing I do in a house is arbitrary. Every decision has to do with the use of the space, the aesthetics of the space, or the sense of order the design needs to create.
Good design is about finding the simplest and most efficient way to make your house work for you, your budget, and your family.
Please visit my website to view additional projects and for information on my services and fees.
Services Provided
3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Attic Conversion, Bathroom Design, Building Design, Custom Home, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Garage Design, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Remodeling, House Plans, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Remodeling, Laundry Room Design, Mudroom Design, Multigenerational Homes, New Home Construction, Outdoor Kitchen Design, Pool House Design & Construction, Space Planning, Staircase Design, Sustainable Design, Tiny House Construction, Universal Design, Site Planning, Construction Drawings
Areas Served
Carrollton, Cockrell Hill, Coppell, Dallas, Farmers Branch, Garland, Highland Park, Irving, North Dallas, Oak Lawn, Richardson, University Park
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12 Reviews for Ellyn Amador, Architect
S Thomas
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Oct 2019
Project Price
n/a
Ellyn was a pleasure to work with on our extensive remodel. She was extremely detailed and thoughtful in her designs for our 22 year old home. We are thrilled with how everything turned out. She brought us out of the 1990's and up to date.
I highly recommend her!!!!!
November 8, 2019Last modified:November 9, 2019
Vera Cretcher
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Feb 2019
Project Price
more than $100,000
Hiring Ellyn and Rachel to help us with our home remodel was probably the single most important thing we've done to make this project a success. Ellyn took the time to understand both our style and preferences as well as our needs and budget restrictions, and she put together a plan that maximized the use of our existing space and felt uniquely "ours". She assisted us with the contractor selection, and helped us make necessary tweaks to the final plans to make sure we stayed within the budget without compromising our vision. Ellyn also stayed on top of our contractors making sure that they followed the plans and pointing out things that needed to be corrected as soon as they occurred.
The designer she worked with, Rachel, also did a fantastic job helping us select colors, finishes, materials, and fixtures that were both within our budget and worked with the overall style of the house. We didn't have to worry about falling in love with a particular kind of tile only to realize that we could not afford it. And if something we liked was out of stock, Rachel would come up with great alternatives.
Overall, we had a great experience and would highly recommend Ellyn and Rachel without any reservations.
February 2, 2019
JW Sullivan
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Dec 2018
Project Price
more than $100,000
Ellyn was an awesome thought-partner on our extensive home renovation, and came-up with design plans that turned our objectives into a beautiful reality! And many of the unique items and features that make the renovation stand-out were suggested by Ellyn and her team. Raising the ceiling in the living room created a unique centerpiece to the house while still maintaining a cozy family atmospher. Additionally, we are particularly pleased with bathroom renovation results. Each bathroom has it's own style while fitting into our overall house design. Ellyn went above and beyond, having spent a considerable amount of time assisting us with project management while we were out-of-town. Designer Rachel Helms, also was a wealth of information and gentle hand while guiding paint, hardware and plumbing choices. Rachel's keen eye and continuous follow-up helped to streamline the design process. We highly recommend Ellyn and her team.
January 1, 2019Last modified:January 2, 2019
Stephanie Hemard
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Dec 2018
Project Price
more than $100,000
Per a friend’s recommendation, we were introduced to Ellyn to provide insight on how we could best maximize the space in our home. Upon a consultation, Ellyn was able to quickly provide a number of ideas and we hired her to redesign/reconfigure a significant section of our house allowing for a new office space, laundry room, 1.5 baths and open concept kitchen and living area. She has been an invaluable resource during our remodel! She is available to answer any questions we may have and has remained in constant communication with the contractor ensuring the job is completed correctly. We have also used the interior design services provided by her designer Rachel Helms. Rachel has done an excellent job listening to our interests and providing design choices that are affordable and match the style of our home. I can’t imagine undergoing this remodel without Ellyn and Rachel and their guidance.
December 30, 2018
Jeffrey Dean
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Mar 2018
Project Price
more than $100,000
We used Ellyn Amador to design the remodel or our home starting in early 2017. She produced a design that encompassed every aspect of the task including demolition, structural changes, and the finishing touches. We found her services so helpful that we kept her busy throughout the project and she was able to work with our contractor and clarify design issues as well as anticipate unforeseen problems and develop work arounds. We decided to use her designer, Rachel Helms, and she quickly dialed in to our tastes and presented several options for the interior including paint colors, hardware, tile, grout, carpet and especially plumbing and lighting fixtures. Ellyn and Rachel also caught some issues with selections we made and found substitutes at their own expense. She also kept to our budget and schedule. We feel that Ellyn made the best possible use of our space and the final product exceeded our expectations. We would use Ellyn again in the future and highly recommend her.
December 22, 2018
colleendeb
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Sep 2018
Project Price
less than $1,000
We hired Ellyn to help us reconfigure/add additional space after a unexpected, but welcomed, transition brought our daughter and granddaughter back to Texas. She was everything her website described and more. She listened to us describe our needs and wishes, and came educated about building codes and restrictions in our neighborhood. She provided creative ideas to help us meet our needs, and ultimately drew several options to remodel or add on. She was very professional and easy going after we changed our minds multiple times about what we thought we wanted to do with our house. We loved all of the design options she came up with and look forward to moving ahead on one of them.
September 30, 2018
J Johnston
Relationship
Client
Project Date
May 2018
Project Price
more than $100,000
We worked with Ellyn on a home remodel and we could not be more pleased. She is a delight to work with! Ellyn is highly skilled, a creative problem solver, an outstanding communicator and she has marvelous ideas. Ellyn is also very thorough, patient, professional and honest. We learned through this process to trust her completely, her eye for and experience with design are second to none. More than once, we did not agree with her ideas, but went with them anyway and we are so glad we did. Each time, we loved the end result. Additionally, the fact that she and her husband have grown children and are well acquainted with the various stages of family life makes her input and plans so practical, versatile and easy to live in, not only now but into the future as well. Every construction project is difficult but working with Ellyn made it as pleasant and stress-free as possible. We also had the pleasure of working with her designer, Rachel. She too is a great listener and was able to hear what was important to us and apply that to paint color, lighting, hardware etc. She walked us through many decisions that we have been very happy with. Moreover, they both care about each of their projects as if it was their own home.
May 29, 2018
Laura Berend
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Oct 2016
Project Price
$10,000 - $49,999
Ellyn is a wonderful architect to work with! She designed a kitchen/den and bathroom remodel for us. We could not be happier!
March 11, 2018
Quality Craftsman, Inc
Relationship
Colleague
Project Date
Nov 2017
Project Price
more than $100,000
Working with Ellyn is a joy. As a contractor, I appreciate her attention to detail. It makes my job so much easier. As the one who must navigate the "minefield" that is the many city governments in our area, I know that Ellyn has provided me with all the information I will need to secure what building permits we will need in a timely manner in order to keep the project moving forward. Plus, Ellyn is at the job site 2 to 3 times a week to make sure the job is going according to spec and that any deviations from the plans are caught early. That way delays are avoided and we can complete the project in a timely manner, which makes us look good to the client. I would highly recommend using Ellyn Amador as your Architect on any remodel project.
December 10, 2017Last modified:January 22, 2018
Debbie Kirby
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Sep 2017
Project Price
n/a
Ellyn was recommended to us by a friend to help us add on to our new house. After our first meeting we knew that she would be someone we could work with and who would give us the guidance we needed to do the job right. Ellyn charges for the initial consultation, which is different from some, but we felt the money was well spent. She spent several hours in our home looking at all the options and talking to us about what we were really trying to accomplish with the expansion, and she gave us a few ideas we had not heard from anyone else. There was no sales pitch - the session was truly about listening and giving us advice, which we paid for and were therefore free to take elsewhere if we wanted to. But of course we didn't. Ellyn is now working on our "as built" drawings and we are looking forward to the next step!
August 18, 2017
Ryan Betz
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Jan 2017
Project Price
more than $100,000
Ellyn has great ideas, temperament and insights from the conceptual planning through construction phase. We have worked on several projects ranging from small kitchen remodels to a full structural addition and remodel together.
July 9, 2017
Gracie Killough
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Dec 2000
Project Price
more than $100,000
Complete kitchen and living area remodel as well as master bedroom addition. Ellyn's timeless design helped us gain the full potential of our 50+ year old home. We have storage, open floor plan and flow which were lacking in the original home. Her idea of open shelving in our kitchen is one of my favorite features. Skylights in the master bathroom bring in natural light while maintaining privacy.
July 8, 2017
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