"We don't do ugly."
— Charleene Doverspike, Owner & Designer, Charleene's Houses
Space planning is our superpower. Many of our clients come to us convinced they need an expensive addition, and we show them how to reconfigure the space they already have. The result is a home that works better without the cost of an addition.
Every Finish, Material, and Detail is Intentional
Browse the before-and-after transformations and visuals below to see our design process in action.
There’s nothing quite like seeing what a space becomes when design leads the way. Our before-and-after projects reveal not just new finishes, but entirely reimagined layouts — rooms that were cramped, disconnected, or just plain tired, transformed into spaces families actually want to live in.
A floor plan does something a photo can’t: it shows you the why behind every decision. Where did that wall come down? Where did the island move? Why does this kitchen feel so much bigger now? Floor plans make the logic of the design visible, and they give you the clarity to make decisions with confidence before any work begins.
This is the moment clients say, “Oh — I can actually see it.” Our 3D renderings and video walkthroughs let you stand inside a version of your home before construction starts. You’ll see your countertops, your cabinet finishes, your sightlines. You’ll know. And that certainty is what makes the whole project feel exciting instead of overwhelming.
These projects show what's possible when design and build work together from day one.
Every project follows our proven four-step process. No surprises, no scope creep, no guesswork.
Discovery Call
We start at your home, discussing your daily routines, lifestyle, and frustrations. We listen deeply, take careful notes, and document your priorities so our design approach genuinely addresses your real-life challenges. This often reveals possibilities you might not have imagined.
Design
We develop custom floorplans, elevations, and 3D renderings based on your ideas, and we revise until the plans align perfectly with your vision. Every material, finish, and layout decision gets made on paper, before construction begins.
See what the design phase includes
Build
We finalize your budget, pull permits, and get to work. Your project manager is on site every day to keep things moving and address any issue that comes up. We keep the space clean and organized throughout, so your home stays livable.
Final Walkthrough
We walk through your renovated space together and take care of any finishing touches. You don’t sign off until everything is exactly right.
No, and that’s intentional. Our design process is built to lead into construction — the plans, renderings, and selections we produce are specific to your home and how we build. We don’t sell design plans separately, because a great design is only as good as the team that builds it.
That’s one of the most common things we hear, and we love this question. Space planning is one of our greatest strengths. Many homeowners come to us, certain they need to build out and leave with a first floor that functions exactly the way they’d hoped — without the cost of an addition. We’ll always show you the options.
Yes, if you’re honest with us about what it is. We design to the budget you give us, not beyond it. What we ask in return is that you tell us the real number upfront, because that’s the only way we can actually help you.
We focus on Northern Baltimore County — areas like Timonium, Lutherville, Towson, Phoenix, Monkton, Reisterstown, and Owings Mills. That focus is deliberate. It’s the community we know, the market we serve, and the area where we’ve built a reputation.
Our Services
Your kitchen is redesigned and rebuilt so the space works for the way your family uses it.
Your entire home is designed and remodeled as one cohesive project, so every space connects and nothing feels out of place.
Your addition is designed and built to feel like it was always part of your home, not something tacked on later.