Haven Design and Construction

Interior Designers & Decorators

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San Antonio's Kitchen & Bath Design/Remodeling Experts | Best of Houzz

Haven Design & Construction is a nationally award winning and published interior design and construction firm, specializing in kitchen and bath design and whole house remodeling. We manage every aspect of your interior design and remodeling (or new construction) project from start to finish. We are a husband and wife team consisting of an Interior Designer and a Builder/ General Contractor. Together, we have over 38 years of combined experience in the field. Our services include: Comprehensive interior design (for any room in your home), kitchen and bath design, AutoCad drawings, demolition, installation, custom cabinetry design, tile, countertops, appliances, electrical, plumbing and all the fine details. Quality workmanship and superior customer service are always our top priority. Please visit our website at www.havendesignandconstruction.com for more information.

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Art Selection, Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Closet Design, Color Consulting, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Custom Blinds & Shades, Custom Bookcases, Custom Built-ins, Custom Cabinets, Custom Entertainment Centers, Custom Fireplace Mantels, Custom Furniture, Custom Home Bars, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Murphy Beds, Custom Pantries, Custom Rugs, Custom Walk-in Closets, Dining Room Design, Drafting, Entry Design, Floor Plans, Furniture Selection, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Handicap-Accessible Design, House Plans, Interior Design, Kids Bedroom Design, Kitchen Design, Laundry Room Design, Lighting Design, Living Room Design, Mudroom Design, Nursery Design, Playroom Design, Space Planning, Universal Design, Wine Cellar Design, Home Office Design, Kitchen Remodeling, Acrylic Cabinetry, Lacquer Cabinetry, Light Commercial, Hospitality Design, Custom Drapery

Areas Served

Alamo Heights, Castle Hills, Olmos Park, San Antonio, Shavano Park, Terrell Hills, Boerne, Fair Oaks, Helotes, Timberwood Park, Stone Oak, Dominion, Lincoln Heights, Canyon Lake, Lake McQueeney

Awards

2019 Luxe Magazine RED Awards- Regional Best Kitchen Design 2018 NARI San Antonio Contractor of the Year 2018 & 2019 ASID Legacy of Design Awards - Best in Show, Texas Chapter 2018 National Winner NARI Contractor of the Year Awards-Best Kitchen Remodel Please see website for Additional Awards

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Austin, TX

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lisaleemaldonado

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We can’t say enough good things about Jana, Armando and their entire team. They were professional, detail oriented, and efficient. Jana’s design work is beyond what we could’ve expected and made the vision of our dream home comeRead Full Review

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17 Reviews for Haven Design and Construction

Alex Anderson

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I have been working with Jana on a new home construction project since March of 2019. I called her after seeing one of the kitchens she designed. I took a chance as I live in Iowa, which is a long way from San Antonio, Texas. After speaking with her, I felt as though she could make my dreams come true...and she did! She has designed my family room, main kitchen area, pantry, master bathroom, powder room, main laundry room, mud room, my office, staircase, basement kitchenette with wet bar, basement rec room area, and my children's individual bathrooms. In addition, she has provided input and suggestions on other areas of the home. I entrusted her with designing the previously mentioned areas and she has done a magnificent job. Never in my wildest dreams could I have ever imagined living in such a beautifully designed home. She has by far exceeded my expectations. Jana is tremendously talented and has an eye for decor. She genuinely cares for her clients and really focuses on bringing to life what they dream of. I am so appreciative for what she had done for myself and my family. Honestly 5 stars isn't enough for Jana Valdez and Haven Design and Construction!!

January 1, 2021

Comment from Haven Design and Construction:

Alex, thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting me to bring your home’s design to life...even from states away! What a thrill it was to visit you in Iowa to finally see the project in person and to collaborate as we selected the final finishes. You are such a wonderful person and I truly have enjoyed getting to know you as we created your dream home over this past year! I’m so excited that you finally get to move in soon! May 2021 be a wonderful year of new beginnings for your family in your beautiful new home!

eo822eo

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Not only are Jana and Armando insanely talented, but they are wonderful people as well. We have worked with them on several projects and their quality of work, honesty and professionalism are second to none. What impressed me most about them, and was the primary reason we chose them for our first project, is the way the work together and compliment each other. We were walking the kitchen and there were some obstacles that impacted the design. Armando said to Jana something along the lines of “Well if I extend this here and you can shift that in your design we can make it work.” The design and construction go hand in hand to make the most functional, beautiful design possible. Sadly we had to move from our house that they so beautifully remodeled (kitchen, butler’s pantry, laundry, master bath, secondary full bath, hall bath and refreshed other areas too). When we landed in our new city, guess who I hired for the design in my new house?? There was only one person I would trust with that - Jana.

December 30, 2020

Comment from Haven Design and Construction:

E & E, I cannot express how much Armando and I have enjoyed working with your family over the past three years! It means so much that you have trusted us with two remodels and now the design (finish selections for lighting, tile, paint colors, countertops, etc.) and furnishing of your new home in your new city. It's always the highest compliment to have a repeat client and we could not have asked for a more wonderful working relationship with you both! I can't wait to show you the new furniture presentation soon and to get started on our next endeavor! Thank you again for your trust and loyalty over the years! We appreciate you so much!

Charisma Machado

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Client

My boyfriend and I moved to Texas from out of state in pursuit of buying our forever/ dream home. I found Jana and Armando Valdez on Houzz and so glad I did! We had an amazingly positive experience, and outcome, with Jana and the entire team at Haven Design and Construction. From the beginning, Jana had an open line of communication with me and orchestrated the process flawlessly from start to finish. We provided her with a clean slate since we wanted to start from scratch. The project included furniture, artwork, rugs, lamps, and accessories -- for my office, dining room, entry foyer, breakfast area, living room, master bedroom, master bedroom entry foyer, and an upstairs living area. We also replaced light fixtures with chandeliers in the entry foyer area, living room, breakfast area, kitchen bar, master bedroom foyer, master bedroom, and upstairs living area. Jana picked out the most beautiful tile for our kitchen backsplash and hardware for the kitchen cabinets and downstairs bathroom. From fabric selection to furniture to artwork, I couldn't believe how she just nailed it on the options she provided me for every room we were doing. I loved everything she picked out! She made this process enjoyable, fun, smooth, and best of all -- she helped us create our DREAM HOME. Our place looks AMAZING! Like MTV Cribs amazing! I highly recommend Jana, Armando, and the team at Haven Design and Construction. Trust them. Trust the process. You won't regret it! #happy

December 30, 2020Last modified:December 30, 2020

Comment from Haven Design and Construction:

Charisma, you were an absolute joy to work with and I’m so glad I met you and James! It means the world to me that you love your home and that the design is all you’ve ever dreamed of! Clients like you are what motivates me to do what I love. Thank you so much for trusting us with your project and I hope you enjoy your home for many years to come!

Amanda Laub

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I loved Jana's designs. I reached out on Houzz to find out if she could take on my project, she responded by saying she could take on a Design project in February. Then followed a series of emails back and fourth. I sent a detailed email with what we want to accomplish and then told me that a project of "my size" (a total master bath remodel, laundry room remodel, pantry remodel and entry way remodel) was too small for their company. This confused me because I thought we were just doing a design project- not construction. I then asked her what budget she was looking for to make it "worth it". She responded by saying that if I included furniture in my order then that might make it work for her. I replied and told her that I did in fact need furniture. At this point we set up a phone consultation. She asked about our timeline, I told her want to move-in at the end of summer. Then she told me that they wouldn't be able to start construction for 8 months, then she said oh wait your in Dripping Springs- we don't do that area its too far (1 hour away). So then I brought up just doing a design for us and she said she doesn't do that because we are in an area thats her competition. HUH? Either I am in your catch area and you want the job, not your competition, or I am too far away in which case a design project would be a good option. Not to mention all design ideas are photographed and available online- no copy-right. She's unorganized, unprofessional and too slammed with work.

December 22, 2020

Comment from Haven Design and Construction:

Hi Amanda,
Thank you for taking the time to provide constructive criticism. We are always open to growing and improving as a company and as individuals. I would also like to thank you for your kind words regarding my design work and we certainly do appreciate you considering us for your remodeling project. However, there definitely seems to be a large miscommunication here and I apologize for the misunderstanding. I am so sorry that we were not the best fit for your extensive construction project in Dripping Springs due to it being outside of our service area for an in-depth construction project. Per our email conversation on Houzz just before Thanksgiving, here is the exact email that what I wrote to you when you contacted us:

Hi Amanda,
Thanks so much for reaching out to us and I apologize for the delayed response. It is our busiest time of the year right now. We are not able to take construction projects in Dripping Springs, but we do offer interior design services there and "light construction" such as replacing light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, etc. Logistically, we just can't take large construction projects there, unfortunately. If we can assist you with a design project, please let me know. We would love to schedule a phone consultation with you. Thanks so much for considering us! Happy Thanksgiving!

So, in regards to design projects in Dripping Springs, we do offer design service as long as it as not through another contractor. We are able to provide furniture, replacing lighting fixtures and plumbing fixtures, etc. in Dripping Springs, just not major construction. The reason that we cannot offer major construction services there (ie. ripping out a bathroom, rearranging a floorplan with plumbing in the slab, and reworking electrical, etc). is that it takes 1.5 hours to drive from our office in San Antonio to Dripping Springs. It would not be productive for you to hire us to drive three hours a day and only work five hours a day on your job. I wanted for you to have the very best service for your project, even if it's not logistically possible for our company to do it. So I recommended that you hire an Austin or Dripping Springs contractor who is closer to your service area. It was certainly not because we did not want your project or because your project did not meet our project minimum at all, it did. It was just outside of our construction service area for large projects. I always strive to be honest and up front with potential clients on initial phone consultations and that is why I offer them free of charge, to make sure that we are a good fit for your needs before you pay us anything or make any commitments to move forward with a project.

Since we did not charge you anything and I set aside an hour of my time (even though I am quite busy, as you pointed out) to discuss your project free of charge, I am a little perplexed by why you felt a one star review was reflective of our limited interaction, but you are certainly free to write a review of your choice. I am very sorry that you felt that it was a negative experience. That was certainly never my intention. I pour my heart and soul into our projects and I pride myself in having positive and professional interactions with our clients and potential clients like yourself. I am not perfect, for sure, but I can certainly say that I tried to help you in the best way that I possibly could.

I am not sure why you brought up our work being copyrighted, but I wanted to address that briefly, as well. It is not possible to copyright "design ideas" and if other designers copy our work, I truly do not have any legal recourse, unfortunately. However, I have learned to consider it a compliment that they love our style. All of our work is professionally photographed and the photos are, in fact, copyrighted and may only be used with the photographer's written permission or to advertise for our business. All photos are taken with client permission and I never share their personal information.

In closing, I want to wish you all the very best with your move to Texas and with your remodel project in Dripping Springs. I hope that you find a wonderful fit and collaborative partner who can design and execute your project perfectly and that you enjoy it for years to come. Happy New Year and all the very best!

Jana Valdez
Principal Interior Designer
Haven Design and Construction

lisaleemaldonado

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Haven Design and Construction design/build team performed a full remodel on our home. We can’t say enough good things about Jana, Armando and their entire team. They were professional, detail oriented, and efficient. Jana’s design work is beyond what we could’ve expected and made the vision of our dream home come true. Armando and his construction team were true professionals and their craftsmanship shows. We enjoyed working with the Haven team and appreciate their communication, patience and dedication involved in our project. We would highly recommend Haven Design and Construction!

June 28, 2019

Comment from Haven Design and Construction:

Lisa, it was such a pleasure to work with you! Thank you so much for trusting our vision for your beautiful home. Totally remodeling, designing and furnishing your entire home was really a magical experience for us! We hope you enjoy your "new" home for many years to come!

Cathy Pottorf

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I have worked with a few contractors but working with Haven Design was nothing like my other experiences. This was an experience I hope to have again with them. First of all, Jana has amazing taste and Armando's work met all my expectations. My master bathroom has become the prettiest and nicest room in my house. Everything about Haven Design was top notch. They were dependable. did quality work and I look forward to working with them again.

May 28, 2018

Comment from Haven Design and Construction:

Cathy, we loved working on your project and getting to know your family. Thanks so much for the kind review! We look forward to working with you again. It was an absolute pleasure!

Paper Moon Painting

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Colleague

Haven Design is fantastic!! As painting professionals, we work with a lot of contractors, remodelers, and homebuilders. I wish they were all as meticulous, thorough, and design-savvy as Jana and Armando. Their projects come out beautifully and we've seen first-hand how delighted their clients are. We'd highly recommend them to anyone!

November 21, 2017

Comment from Haven Design and Construction:

Lisa and Peter, we always love working on projects with you! There is great peace of mind in knowing that the project will turn out beautifully, correctly and on time! You guys are true pros!

Brittny Kimball

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We had Haven Design and Construction help us choose paint colors, flooring, and totally renovate our kitchen. We could not be happier with the results, and enjoyed working with Jana and Armando so much! I cannot say enough good things about them and the amazing job they did. We will definitely be using them again, and recommend them to anyone looking for a skilled designer and contractor team. From conception to completion the whole project ran so smoothly and stress-free. They are very knowledgeable and skilled at what they do. I loved the kitchen design that Jana planned for me. She listened carefully to what I wanted and with great attention to detail made sure everything turned out beautifully. She managed all the many moving parts of this project with ease, and was a pleasure to work with. Armando's expertise and craftsmanship was excellent. The quality of his teams work was outstanding. Five-stars from me!

April 7, 2017

Comment from Haven Design and Construction:

Brittny, our day is officially made! Thanks so much for the wonderful review and for trusting us with your project. Your family was such a joy to work with and we are thrilled that you love your kitchen! We are so excited to photograph it soon and share it with everyone! Thanks again for the amazing review!

Abbie Francis

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Client

It was such a relief to find a company who does design and construction in one. They were respectful of my budget and I was extremely happy with the design details that made my kitchen truly a functional, beautiful space for my family and friends to enjoy. Very respectful of pets and property while onsite and they were always easy to get in touch with! I was so happy with the quality of work, ease of communication and follow thru that we hired them to do a commercial remodel for our business. Super sweet people and very professional at all times!

December 7, 2016

Comment from Haven Design and Construction:

Abbie,
Thank you so very much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review for us! We loved working on both of your projects and I can't wait to post pictures of your beautiful kitchen on Houzz when we get them back from the photographer. Thank you for trusting in my design selections and for trusting us with both of your projects. We were truly honored and you were such a joy to work with!

litttledye_west

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We built our home in CA and were spoiled by the team we worked with who taught us to recognize quality. After moving to Boerne, we embarked on a remodeling project, not knowing really who to work with. Our cabinets were a major disappointment. We contacted Todd Glowka, premier Hill Country builder who referred us to Jana Valdez. Jana and her husband and contractor, Armando, were hired to replace all of the kitchen cabinets. We could not be more pleased. Jana has an excellent eye for design and she worked closely with the cabinet maker to assure custom details we wanted were incorporated. Most importantly she has excellent planning and follow up skills. The design was developed in a short time and work begun on the cabinet boxes. Armando and his crew removed the old cabinets and the next day the new boxes went in. Within a month we had a brand new kitchen. Jana was excellent at scheduling other involved subcontractors and kept us informed as to when they would come on site and how long they would be there. Armando was invaluable in reinstalling the sink and appliances, necessary floor tile repair or replacement and saving the backsplash tile. We are so pleased with the results we are planning the next phase of cabinet removal and replacement. Haven Design and Construction was professional, efficient, worked within our budget and everyone on the project was enjoyable to work with. The results speak for themselves.

September 28, 2016

Comment from Haven Design and Construction:

Charlie, Thank you so much for the great review! We truly enjoyed working with you and are so glad that we could replace your home's existing cabinets with new ones that you love! We are thrilled with the beautiful results and we look very forward to working with you on the next phase!

Mary Ellen HAMPTON

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We reviewed and considered many contractors before selecting Haven Design and Construction to remodel our master bathroom. Their professionalism, sincerity and attention to what we wanted were key to making our decision. Armando and his workmen were outstanding hard workers, who worked long hours to meet our expectations. Armando kept us informed of each remodeling phase to ensure we were in agreement with what was being done. We were impressed with Armando's work ethics and felt the best was being done in every stage of the work - down to matching wall colors. Everyday the remodeling process was controlled and kept to a minimum of noise and dust. More importantly, the area was left clean at the end of the job. We plan to hire Haven Design and Construction for future remodeling work. Without hesitation, we highly recommend Haven Design and Construction to anyone who would like a reputable and honest company to do a great job !!!

August 1, 2016

Comment from Haven Design and Construction:

Mary Ellen,
We truly enjoyed working with you and Tom! Thank you so much for your kind review and for trusting us with your project. We are so happy that you love your new Master Bath!

Ana Trejo

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Client

Our kitchen was frozen in 1954 when we bought our house and we needed someone with a vision and passion to help us make our renovation a reality. Jana was absolutely wonderful to work with and her work speaks for itself. We collaborated on the renovation from conception to reality and the final product speaks for itself.

July 20, 2016

Comment from Haven Design and Construction:

Ana,
Thanks so much for your kind review and for keeping in touch! You and Gilbert were so wonderful to work with and I am truly thrilled with your project's results. It will always be one of my favorite "Before and After" Kitchens. I'm so glad that you are continuing to enjoy it!

Claryssa Rodriguez

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Previous co-worker

After working closely with Jana Valdez for over 5 years, there is no one I trust more with design and business decisions than her. She has a great eye for design and her commitment to customer service is unparalleled. I could not be more excited for Jana, Armando, and Haven Construction and all of the possibilities that lie ahead. I would recommend them to anyone seeking professional, detail-oriented, and reliable designers/contractors for their next remodel or new-build project.

June 3, 2016

Ed Hernandez

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Client

I highly recommend Jana and Armando to help you with your next home design or construction project! Jana's interior design advice was a huge help when I purchased my home in 2012. She helped me with paint colors, furniture, art and window coverings. Her great advice saved me from making some big and expensive mistakes. I was going to buy all matching leather pieces, like a bachelor would, and she helped me to see how great it would look to mix the leather sofa with fabric chairs. She also helped me to pick out a rug that was the right size, too. A few months later, I hired her again to help me to pick out some new pendant lights and woven window shades for my kitchen. Everything looks really great and I get compliments from friends all the time. She is really patient and easy to work with and she listened to exactly what I wanted. In 2015, I met Armando through Jana and I hired him to repair the deck in my back yard. He was quick, friendly and professional. He replaced the rotten wood pieces and made sure that the replacement pieces fit perfectly. He explained why he replaced certain pieces and showed me which pieces were still structurally sound. I can tell you that this couple is honest, trustworthy and really talented. Together, they truly compliment each other's skill set. I will definitely hire them again when I get ready to remodel my kitchen!

May 16, 2016

linwadle

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Colleague

I have been an ASID designer, guest on HGTV, and featured in HGTV'S coffee table book "The Best of Designer's Challenge" , and licensed General contractor for almost forty years. While working in El Paso, Texas, I hired Jana Valdez through A-1 Kitchen designs to work with me in designing and supplying cabinets for several projects. She was creative, efficient, and a master at follow through. Everything was done well and ON TIME. We NEVER had to delay plumbers or stone masons because cabinets were not ready. She was a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend Haven Design. Linda Evarts Wadle- Owner of The Wadle Design Group

May 9, 2016

jvday

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Client

Jana designed the remodel of my kitchen and master bathroom. The results were superlative and I've had nothing but compliments by everyone who has seen the rooms. The kitchen is beautiful as well as functional. The suggestions and advice were right on target. Jana is easy to work with and takes your ideas and incorporates them into an outstanding product.

May 9, 2016

stephanie_m_tisdale

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Colleague

If you are looking for a dynamic duo with high level design expertise, work ethic, and skill to create a bathroom or kitchen masterpiece, I HIGHLY recommend Haven Design and Construction to help with your project needs. I have personally known Jana Valdez for over 7 years and have professionally worked with her in the past with clients projects. She offers clients creative ideas that help fulfill their vision for their living spaces while also delivering superb customer service from start to finish. She is extremely dedicated and passionate about design and has attention to detail which is extremely valuable within this industry. Haven Design and Construction delivers a high level of integrity and will work diligently with others to ensure your project is completed with satisfaction.

May 5, 2016

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Commented: bellissimo quadro!Hello, the painting in the photo was commissioned and custom painted especially for this room. It is one of a kind. Thank you for your compliments and best of luck with your project!

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Commented: what is the brand of light fixture on the pendant lights in kitchenThey are by Crystorama. Best of luck with your project!

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Commented: where can I buy the tent for the bed?Hi there, it’s by RH Baby and Child. Best of luck with your project!

November 24, 2021

Commented: bar stools heightThey are 25” high and the countertop at the knee space is 36” high. Best of luck with your project!

November 14, 2021

Commented: Love the brass ring pull hardware on the door. Do you know the brand?Hi, they were ordered from a vendor on Etsy. It’s a great source for hardware. Best of luck with your project!

November 12, 2021

Commented: Where is the dresser from?Hi, it’s from either Crate and Kids or Pottery Barn Kids. I’m so sorry that I don’t recall, but those are both great sources for kids furnishings. Best of luck with your project!

November 11, 2021

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