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Remodeling a home that’s rich in history is no small undertaking. Special care should be taken when dealing with old structures and building materials, but equally as important is to respect the original architecture so you can better understand one’s place in this home’s future legacy. When we were commissioned […]

The main focus of this home remodel project was to create a kitchen with plenty of storage that was welcoming, bright and well-connected to the other areas of the home. As the space plan developed, our clients and their team discovered opportunities to expand the floorplan by extending into the

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Back in 2015, we celebrated the opening of our new office in Pasadena. With the new expansion, we continued to provide our clients with award-winning design services, cutting-edge materials and products, quality construction, as well as a relationship that goes beyond the duration of a project. As our company grew,

The year was 1991 and Reg Abersek had just moved to Claremont from Canada when someone mentioned he should go check out a well-known, local construction company that was always looking for great craftsmen. He met with Bill Baldwin, Owner of HartmanBaldwin Design/Build, and it wasn’t long after that he

Beauty and modern living inspired our clients to take on this major interior remodel. This townhouse is part of a historic area in Pasadena and although the exterior has all the charm of the neighborhood, its interior space was due for a major redesign. The scope of the project focused

Being a part of a project worthy of an Architectural Digest story is what most designers dream of –but when the project lands the cover and it’s Shonda Rhimes’ home … Well, there are no words, just gratitude. Hollywood royalty Shonda Rhimes takes AD readers on a home tour in

This 1923 former grove house is a historic remnant of the area’s citrus industry. These small fieldstone vernacular homes once dotted orchards throughout San Dimas and the surrounding communities. Though never numerous, they are today extremely rare. In fact, the San Dimas Historical Society said this may be the very

HartmanBaldwin partners with a selection of local nonprofit groups and volunteer organization in an effort to give back to our community. Our mission goes beyond home remodeling. We strive to improve the lives of others, whether it’s a home remodel or by volunteering and helping the community in any way that

Our private home tours are opportunities to learn first-hand the backstory behind a HartmanBaldwin luxury home remodeling project. This fun and casual gathering allows our clients to see a beautifully finished project, speak with past clients and HartmanBaldwin staff. This post highlights a beautiful Arcadia project that involved an extensive

This 1930’s Mediterranean inspired villa contains almost 6,000 sq.ft. of interior space with 4 bedrooms and 5 baths. The three-level residence is located on an irregular “C” shaped lot, offering panoramic views of the surrounding valleys. The residence was originally designed by local architect John Lester Armour for his mother

Our latest Mid-Construction Showcase highlighted a project that included a new 214 sq. ft. addition, allowing for a bedroom and bathroom expansion and adding a new laundry room. Our client wanted a space to display her extensive art collection. As an avid art collector, she envisioned her new home as