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“How do you modernize a historic home without erasing what makes it special?” It’s one of the questions we get asked most at HartmanBaldwin. Redfin recently put it to a handful of renovation experts around the country, including our own Design/Build Consultant, Jesse Emmert. In 10 Historical Home Renovation Tips: […]

Business of Home’s recent article highlighting design industry achievements from 2025 featured our principal, Bill Baldwin, among 15 leading industry designers and design/build firms who shared their proudest achievement and lamentable regret of 2025. Community First: Responding to the Eaton Fire When asked about our biggest 2025 achievement, Bill Baldwin

With the growing trend toward multigenerational living, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) have become one of the most popular home additions for discerning homeowners in Los Angeles and Orange County. As a premier luxury design-build firm specializing in custom ADU design and construction, we’ve helped families transform their properties with beautiful,

Qualified Remodeler magazine ranks HartmanBaldwin Design/Build, #150 in the nation in its prestigious Top 500 profile. This list ranks home improvement companies that demonstrate significant and sustained success in the remodeling industry based on factors such as years in business, industry awards, association memberships, certified employees, and annual sales volume.

When our client approached us with her dreams of a custom kitchen remodel, we knew we were about to embark on something truly special. After nearly three decades of anticipating and planning, she was ready to create the culinary haven she’d always envisioned. A space that would honor her passion

Our clients, both retired professors, approached us to transform a compartmentalized, outdated kitchen and living room into a sophisticated space that balances functionality with a contemporary, Scandinavian-inspired design. We’re grateful to have been a part of such a transformative home remodel. The Kitchen The original kitchen was a cramped, inefficient

“All the gold which is under or upon the earth is not enough to give in exchange for virtue.” —Plato Moons ago, our firm was showcased on HGTV for our renovation of The Sumner House, a flagship historic Victorian in Claremont. Part of the show delved into a seismic retrofit

Arroyo Magazine’s Design Issue features Bill Baldwin, principal of HartmanBaldwin Design/Build. This article spotlights Bill’s innovative approach to luxury custom home building and luxury home design and remodeling in the Altadena, Pasadena, and greater Los Angeles area for over four decades. The Heart Behind the Luxury Home Design Transformation “Since

Since much of our community has been affected by the Eaton Fire, we especially understand the importance of rebuilding with fire-resistant materials and the need for more discussion around this topic. The Design/Build team delves into the details of what to consider when approaching a fire rebuild. They explain that

The iconic California Ranch home stands as one of the most recognizable and beloved architectural styles in Southern California. These homes are the perfect blend of indoor-outdoor living that captures the essence of the California lifestyle. For homeowners considering a luxury home renovation or custom home build in Los Angeles,

In California’s breathtaking hillsides and mountain communities, the dream of a custom home comes with unique challenges. As wildfire seasons grow longer and more intense, homeowners in high-risk areas are reimagining what it means to build not just beautifully, but safely. Today, we’re showcasing an exceptional custom home project that

“My heart is going out to everybody who has been involved in this,” were the first words from HartmanBaldwin CEO Bill Baldwin in a recent CNBC interview, addressing the devastating fires that have torn through Eaton Canyon, Pacific Palisades, and other Los Angeles communities. For thousands of families who have