Universal Designers in Yorkville

“I'm a general contractor and had the pleasure of building an 800 sq. ft. home designed by Mo Whiteside and Kate Haley. I say pleasure because rarely do I find architects who put as much attention on detail as Mo and Kate do. The house is beautiful--well proportioned, quality finishes, and it incorporates advanced concepts in building science, which few architects remain current on. When questions arose around detailing (and they always do), Mo and Kate responded quickly so construction could continue without delay. In short, they have a great sense of design, knowledge of construction, and are easy to work with.”

“Lance designed a small home for me to my exact specifications. He was very diligent and professional by adhering to the every changing and complicated world of California building codes. He was patient with me with regard to payments. He worked with me for my budget and put together a plan that worked.”

“We worked with Urrutia Design on a complete home renovation. Jason and Martha listened to our ideas and translated them into their design aesthetic. Their cohesive design runs throughout the entire house and they incorporated our family's specific needs resulting in a more usable, beautiful space. We are thrilled with our new home!”

“I have collaborated with Ben on various projects over the years and highly recommend his services. In his spaces, one is instantly transported into a magical world filled with grace, beauty, simplicity, and taste. It is no wonder he is a highly published and sought after designer! Layers, colors, textures, patterns, and details meld together in his work, into one glorious ensemble which will delight and soothe your senses for years to come. It is rare to find a designer who can so expertly combine seemingly disparate elements into one unified form. He weaves together classicism with modernity, playfulness with serenity, clarity with comfort, and luxury with restraint in a way that is so effortless these individually opposing elements seem made for each other in the end result. In addition, he knows how to manage client expectations very well, is highly responsive, and attentive. To top it off, working with him is a true joy! There is no pretense with Ben. Warmth, accessibility, and charm, humor, wit, and levity are his defining characteristics, making the process fun. You will not only enjoy your home when it is all said and done, you will enjoy the process of creating it as well!”

“We worked with Kelly on a kitchen remodel. She was so easy to work with and had a list of reliable contractors. She helped us with color and materials that were needed. Ours was not a big job but it did not seem to matter to her. She advised us on ways to save money as well as which parts of the remodel were necessary to have a satisfactory outcome. I have had many compliments on my kitchen and I credit her for helping a color challenged homeowner get it right.”

“France Lavin designs provided consulting for a complete house remodeling including paint, drapes, kitchen cabinet redesign and carpeting. Her recommendations provided a selection of options which allowed us to make selections appropriate to our overall home design. France was responsive and provided project oversight to every step of the remodeling. She had high expectations for her subcontractors and ensured all aspects of the re-model went smoothly and were provided on time and within budget.”

“Michael came up with a beautiful design for our lot and guided it through the difficult approval process and construction perfectly to ensure stress free completion for us. i have recommended him often.”

“I am a realtor and Paul is my go-to for any kind of architectural guidance. I refer him with enthusiasm to both clients and colleagues. He is the ultimate professional - responsive, collaborative, and efficient with time/budget. Best of all, he's easy to be around. Highly recommend for anything from additions/revisions to custom-builds!”

“I can't say enough good things about working with Natasha. We downsized our home and I hated the small kitchen. I felt there was little we could do about it, Natasha's vision and design gave me the open kitchen of my dreams. It is beyond beautiful! She held our hands every step of the way. She also helped pull together furniture for us and helped us to redesign the mantle and bookcases to suit our needs. She recommended a wonderful contractor that was a pleasure to work with. Our project was finished on time and on budget. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone else. She did a fantastic job for us!”

“I was very impressed with how Shellie listened to what *I* wanted and came up with ideas around that. She made valuable suggestions that I loved, and the result was outstanding. I will definitely work with her again.”