
About Us
Paul Lopa Designs is a licensed home Improvement contractor and home builder In New York City, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Southampton and New Jersey. At Paul Lopa Designs we bridge the gap between Design & Build firm, offering our services for the planning, designing, building and remodeling stage. Projects from complete home and condo renovations to kitchens and bathrooms. Our expertise includes custom home building of French-inspired villas to more traditional medium sized properties.
Paul Lopa has a successful background in building and designing his own homes on spec. He began his construction career as a part owner with his family in a custom home building company on Staten Island. More than 30 homes designed, built and sold are a testament to his skills of management, designing, budgeting and his ability to get the project done. This allows Paul Lopa Designs the necessary experience to bridge the gap between builder and designer for his clients, from breaking ground to your hand selected paint colors we put on your walls.
Our principles regarding work - That we do the absolute best we can, that we complete the work in every detail, that the work is performed with love, even if it is just the love of work, that it is endowed with the joy of creativity, and that when it is finished, we are completely satisfied with it. Working in that manner causes the work to endure. Working in that fashion also causes what we work on to work on us. When we polish an exterior surface to the maximum limits of our potential, our own interior surfaces are polished as well. As we repair a tool, a relationship, a garment, doing it as well as we can, we are repaired. As we endow our work with durability, so we endure.
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Services Provided
Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Cabinet Installation, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Custom Cabinets, Custom Countertops, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Pantries, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Remodeling, Home Restoration, Kitchen Remodeling, Outdoor Kitchen Construction, Bathroom Design, Kitchen Design, Plastering, Home Builder
Areas Served
Atlantic Highlands, Bayonne, Bensonhurst, Edison, Elizabeth, Hazlet, Linden, Manhattan, Matawan, Perth Amboy, Plainfield, Rahway, Sayreville Junction, South Amboy, Staten Island, Summit, Woodbridge, Brooklyn
Awards
+New York State Home Improvement Contractor And General Contractor License & New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor License +Best of Houzz Service Award Winner 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2019
16 Projects
Credentials
4 Houzz Awards
4 Houzz Badges
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28 Reviews for Paul Lopa Designs

eml1952
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After meeting with Paul Lopa several times we saw that he was very perceptive in picking up on our taste and style. He respected my house’s design and continued in that direction.
We hired Paul to renovate our kitchen, first floor bath and master bath. As the project continued, and we saw the design that Paul had envisioned, we asked him to continue with architectural features that reflected the house’s original style. Along the way, he also corrected some design flaws I discovered by living in the house for 20 years!
Paul is easy to talk to, cares about quality & doing the job right yet understood our budget. Work was done on schedule. He was easy to reach either by phone, text or email. Everything was done perfectly.
Paul has a strong reliable team that he collaborated with daily. The team showed up on time each day, was respectful of our property by keeping it safe from the demolition and worked well with other contractors.
Many times Paul presented something that we did not see and we always valued that contribution. Paul Lopa is a talented contractor with a very strong design sense and attention to detail, all resulting in the home of our dreams!
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March 16, 2020

Comment from Paul Lopa Designs:
Thank You so much for this beautiful review. I'am so grateful to work with you and your family on there home renovations. We look forward to a long lasting relationship from everyone at Paul Lopa Designs.

HU-439714160
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We did a whole house remodel and Paul and his team did a fantastic job with the huge project they took on. Paul led us through the entire job from beginning to end and was always there for us for any questions or concerns that we had. Even after the project was complete he still kept in touch to make sure everything was ok and up to our standards. Paul Lopa designs did a wonderful job.
March 14, 2020

Kim Tran
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Client
Paul and his team did my 2 family- home renovation. He helped me with all aspect of designing my home to look beautiful. Everyone was very professional. I definitely would recommend him to friends and family!
March 6, 2020

Shannonn McGrael
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Client
I had the pleasure of working with Paul and his team on a basement renovation last year. I can't praise them highly enough. Paul was collaborative and open to my ideas, while still offering his expert help and guidance. His contracts and estimates are detailed and easy to understand, and he stayed on budget and on time. His crew is also truly wonderful which really sets this team apart, since that is who is in your home day after day. They are kind, professional, clean, and very detail oriented. I had a 1 year old baby at the time of this renovation so this was very important to me and i just could not be happier with how everything came out.
June 25, 2018

Quazi Rahman
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Client
Sincere , meticulous , intelligent work . As a person he is very personable and he can individualize the plan as per need and ability of the customer. He reviewed the plan over and over again ,made the necessary changes in the plan and construction as per needed. He did not get irritated upon our repeated requests to change the modality of design and structure. He finished the project on time.
June 8, 2018

mbosco20
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Paul Lopa designs is currently renovating my kitchen , living room , dining room , hallway and three bedrooms. I’m excited to see my home completely renovated. Paul comes to my home every day and is always there for every step of the job. Grace & Fran the designing team are so talented I trust them completely. I purchased cabinets from Paul at his store the Cabinet Factory on New Dorp lane where there were so many cabinets and elements to my home renovation to choose from. Paul made me a computer diagrams of exactly what the outcome will be. I will put before & after pictures on this site when the job is completed. My husband & I are so delighted that we hired such a professional and talented person Paul Lopa & his team of designers. I love the fact that I was able to purchase my floors, quartz counter tops , my appliances, cabinets, sink , light fixtures and even the handles . One stop shopping !! Makes my life easier , I highly recommend Paul Lopa Design and Cabinet Planted. They are making this job so much easier by having peace of mind and have their own expertise of service. Denise Milici of Staten Island , NY
April 9, 2018

Carli Bruno
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Client
Paul Lopa designs is definitely the way to go if you want someone who is passionate, professional, and honest. I used Paul for a complete reno on my 1st home purchase. It was a complete mess. I had no idea what I got myself into. On the walk through with Paul and Fran the eased my worries with how confident they were that the house would turn out beautiful. Paul didn't seemed phased by the project at hand. And Fran was able to vision the potential of each room. So the design process begins. First I was instructed to install a special app that would organize and keep track of all decisions made by me and a completed list of our entire budget. I was sent choices to choose from for all finishing for my dream home. When I was torn or just too overwhelmed to make a decision Paul and Fran were not afraid to share there artistic view and only had our best interest at heart. They really took the time to get to know what I wanted and did everything to assure that it would get done in a timely manner. Most importantly Paul worked very hard to stay within our budget without compromising the integrity of his work. He was always available to oversee the progress of the project. If he could not be physically at project he was a phone call away and always communicated with me and his employees, who were very hard workers. They were professional and respectful. The house turned out better than I could have imagined and I'm so happy with my decision to hire Paul Lopa designs.
March 8, 2017

John Zacharia
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Client
My family and I are so glad we made the choice of hiring Paul Lopa. Our bathroom was about 30 years old and quite outdated. I explained to Paul I wanted a modern look and at the same time I wanted a bathroom that was done right and not need constant repairs. I am so happy to say the man delivered on his promise. My family now has the luxury of having our own spa like bathroom which I have only seen in expensive hotels. I also know from the way he made sure that my floors were water proofed and that all the old pipes and wiring was removed that he did right by me. I can say that it was worth every penny we put into it. Now i have to go and save up some more money so I can have Paul remodel my kitchen.
December 7, 2016Last modified:December 20, 2016

Lavette's Home Style
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Colleague
It was an absolute pleasure working with Paul and his team! From start to finish, he was professional, creative, and driven to get the project done. I've worked with many contractors, and it's rare to find a team so dedicated to making the job flow seamlessly. The job was no easy task, and Paul and his team never backed down from the challenge. From demo, to tile, install and painting they got it done perfectly. I would highly recommend Paul Lopa to my clients for a smooth job.
November 2, 2016Last modified:November 9, 2016

Elaine Hoogkamp
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I started my search for a contractor about a year before I hired Paul to do a kitchen and bathroom renovation. This was my first time at the bat, and I really had no idea what to expect. I had many contractor proposals that swung wildly in price but for some reason I never felt inclined to hire any of the guys I met with. I happened to be looking at Houzz one day and came across Paul’s company and he had very good reviews. I gave him a call and he came to my apartment quickly. I liked him immediately when we met. I thought it was strange that he asked me for my budget and how much I wanted to spend but in hindsight, providing that information allowed Paul to come back to me with a very detailed proposal based on my budget. I soon realized that the lower proposals I had did not include many of the budget items that would be necessary to complete the job. Paul laid out the pricing and provided a very reasonable “allowance” based on your measurements for tile, toilet, sinks, etc. It is up to you to stay within that allowance.
Another reason I hired Paul was because of his design skills. Paul met me in the at tile stores several times and helped guide me in choosing tile and a style for the bathroom that really looks beautiful. I fought him a little but in the end, was glad I went with his recommendations. He also uses a kitchen cabinet maker so all the cabinets are custom to what you want. Paul also has a great customer website that allows you to see all the expenses, make choices, and easily communicate with him.
If you are planning to do a renovation, I think it helps to plan for the worst and hope for the best. I live in a co-op and we had a couple of little glitches and Paul was always quick to resolve issues as they arose. He was extremely responsive and really cared about the work and doing a good job. I would definitely hire Paul again if I needed a contractor.
October 19, 2016

Lucy Lu
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Client
Prior to contacting Paul Lopa Designs, we met with other contractors who could not see our vision of what we wanted in a kitchen renovation. Most of them had the same concept, using the same boring floor plan, which was not what we were looking for. Paul took it several steps further and provided us with a beautiful kitchen design. We hired Paul and his team.
The original design from the builder in 2001 left us with limited space due to a laundry room that was located behind the kitchen wall. Paul was able to open up the space and relocate the laundry room to the basement, which provided us with ample room in both areas. Paul relocated our door to the garage, which provided an optional entry point as well as a utility closet. As we got the renovation underway, we also decided to expand a powder room on the first floor adding a stand up shower. Paul also suggested we change the flooring on the entire first floor to a hardwood European Oak that turned out exquisitely.
Paul also installed all new doors, moldings and refinished the entryway stairway. Our entire first floor was transformed. Our renovation is like no other in our community. We walk in the door and we still cannot believe it is our home. Thank you.
Paul and his team were there every step from picking out the selections for the new design plan to the final touches.
The Paul Lopa Designs app was very easy to use and kept all of our selections and documents in one place.
It was a pleasure working with Paul and his team. They kept the work area clean of debris and most important showed up every day on time.
We will definitely use Paul Lopa Designs again on our future projects.
See you in the spring!!!
December 17, 2015

prsalsero137
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Colleague
Paul has an eye for detail and is easy to work with.
He is completely professional in everything he does but, also has a human side that allows him to listen to whatever you have to say concerning the project. He transformed our dining room and breakfast room into something worth walking into in the morning.
I would most certainly recommend Paul Lopa !
December 16, 2015
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Commented: Cabinets....Cabinet Plant www.cabinetplant.com
October 11, 2020
Commented: kitchen dimensions?No problem
April 14, 2020
Commented: VanityWww.cabinetplant.com
November 5, 2019
Commented: love the kitchen! what is the countertop? brand and colorhttps://www.caesarstoneus.com/collections/metropolitan/rugged-concrete-4033/
November 2, 2019
Commented: which countertops are these?Www.cabinetplant.com
October 7, 2019
Commented: Love the design ! What brand is the tile behind the cabinet?White carrara marble, $45 sq ft
We carry this tile and can order it for you if you would like. You can send us a private message with your contact information.
October 20, 2017
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276 New Dorp Lane
Staten Island, NY 10306
Staten Island, NY 10306
Typical Job Cost $25,000 - 10 million
License Number NY#1313466 : NJ#13VH06843400
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