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Chris Alan Design
4.9(
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Customers say: Quick response

"It went very well. Fantastic job. My second remodel with Chris Alan Design , first a condo, this time a whole house. Chris took my vision, added some of his vision and I am very happy with result. He has great ideas and he can make almost any vision become reality."
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+36

Response time11 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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DM Building Inc
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Customers say: True professional

"DM building provided excellent customer service from the very beginning...I was blown away because before we found DM Building we had several contractors in our home for various projects and when we found DM Building I was so relieved because they DO EVERYTHING, I never had to make another phone call for our entire remodel process; as a mother of four I can't tell you how much this meant to me!! It was all completed in a timely manner, they kept me informed of what is going on each day, they showed up on time and do amazing work, plus...their staff in always professional and polite! In fact we recommend them all the time! We had mold in one of our bathrooms when we moved into our home and they were here to remove it within 48 hours, re-did the entire bathroom and we had them back to do our downstairs bathroom and we hope to have then back soon for our master bath."
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+9

Response time6 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sarah Kaplan Design
5.0(
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Sarah is the best designer ever! She helped me achieve functionality as well as create the aesthetic I wanted in my living room, kitchen, and dining room. She understood what I wanted and executed everything beautifully. The process was so much less stressful due to her. Highly recommend her!"
Kitchen remodel
Dining room remodel with custom built-ins and banquet seating
Guest bathroom remodel
Primary bathroom
Kitchen remodel

+62

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Charles Taylor Interior Design
5.0(
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

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"Charles offered great communication with the entire process and managed all the contractors. Timely follow-up along with transparency which you don't often get in this industry. Happy once again... B Clifford"
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+102

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
4.5(
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kent at C&H was able to do everything I asked and suggested more that improved my project. He took my vision and made it reality. His staff was very knowledgeable and everything was done quickly."
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Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar
Encinitas

+19

Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Pac Sands Corp
5.0(
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hired Pacific Sands after we lost our home in the Eaton Fires in Altadena. We were very happy with their team and the designs they finished for us. Their permitting team was amazing too, so happy they were able to help with that part of the process. too."
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Response time3 days
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brothers Landscape
4.7(
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Finally, after using three different companies, I talked to Luis at Brothers Landscape and they did not disappoint. I wish I found them 5 years ago and saved myself a lot of headache (and money from failed front yard landscape attempts). They weren't the cheapest (nor the most expensive), but his ideas were very creative and now that the job is complete, we are so happy with the result. Luis had to do some extra work to fix the other company's mess, but he did it superbly and we couldn't be happier. I get all kinds of compliments from neighbors and even delivery drivers tell us how much they like the design. Luis was very professional and what he said he would do, he did it. His communication skills were top notch as well. I always knew what was going on with the project and if there were any delays (I was left in the dark from other companies). I will definitely be using this company again for some work in the backyard because I know the work is well worth the money spent. Save yourself time and money from searching for your landscape company and give Luis a call. You will not be disappointed."
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Response time1 day
Response rate85%
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Architects questions, answered by experts

Open floor plans can come with drawbacks—mainly the lack of privacy and noise dampening. Walls act as an important barrier for traveling sounds, meaning in an open floor plan you could hear your dishwasher running while sitting in your living room. Storage limitations and separation of activities (for example, keeping the kid’s playroom away from the dining room) are other reasons some homeowners are opting out of an open floor plan.

You'll find Arts and Crafts homes across the country in varying styles. On the East Coast, bungalows and Tudor Revivals fill the Boston area through New Jersey. In the West, Mission-style homes incorporate terracotta shingles, white stucco siding, and rounded archways.

Villa exterior features often include large windows, arched doorways, patios, terraces, greenery, and gardens. Common exterior colors for villas are whites and off-whites, soft browns, and clay tones. 

When planning a new build, meet with an architect as your first step. Architects will often work with specific contractors and can ensure the contractor on your project is qualified and experienced to handle your build. Both the architect and the contractor should be involved with the project from the early stages, but the process may be smoother when you start with an architect.

Building a house without blueprints is not advised. It will prevent you from obtaining necessary building permits and meeting building codes and is likely to result in shoddy construction and unsafe living conditions. Detailed blueprints ensure that a house is built to exact specifications and is constructed safely and structurally stable.

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