M A Architecture Studio

(6 reviews)

HCB Designs was an absolute pleasure to work with. Darius proposed a unique solution to an issue I…read morehad with an exterior door that no other company was able to solve. Later, during a bathroom remodel project, he continued to impress me with his knowledge, willingness to work within my budget, time management, communication, and respect for my home. If you're looking for quality service and a company that operates with integrity, call HCB Designs!

I had Darius design a sunroom addition for our home and was so happy with the whole process that I…read moreended up using his services to complete the entire project. He went out of his way to make sure the room addition met our needs and was there from the beginning to the end of the project. From the start it was easy to see that Darius takes pride in his work. He was also easy to communicate with and would respond quickly whenever I contacted him. For us, having the additional sunroom built was a major investment in our house and I was glad Darius was there from the start to finish.

M Architects

This group for me are the best architects in Houston…read more Fabulous job around the city . Michael Morton the owner is great guy and take care the customer wonderful Thank you every one the team Great job

From the owner: We offer a full range of client focused design services including architecture, interior…read moredesign, planning and urban design, sustainability, and brand design. We specialize in commercial, education, and healthcare projects. Our office resides in a historic building in downtown Houston and serves well as we work on projects all over the State of Texas. The work of m ARCHITECTS represents a context driven design process with careful attention to detail backed by technical know-how.

Studio Design Build Architecture

I found Rudy off of HomeAdvisor as I was looking for an architect to help me complete an unfinished…read moreproject. I liked his portfolio and was looking forward to working with him. Rudy was super helpful in doing some research and giving me the right advice on the best way to proceed with my project. He was honest and above board and I would certainly use him in the future and recommend him to others.

My husband and I were thrilled to have the opportunity to purchase our first home and remodel this…read morehome to fit our design taste and needs. We were introduced to Rudy at Studio Design Build Architecture and were empowered to do just that! Rudy conveniently met us at our new home on a few separate occasions; first to simply listen to our visions and spatial needs. Then, to shore up a few final details around the space. He then designed a beautifully custom set of plans, aided in the permitting of those plans, and allowed us to deliver our plans to the contractor quickly. As the construction began, we were able to call Rudy to ask a few follow up questions and gain his insight. Rudy has exceeded our customer service expectations, committed himself to our project fully, and delivered high quality results with quick turnaround. If you are looking to renovate an existing home (or building a new home), call Rudy at Studio Design Build Architecture. You'll be glad you did!

Kevin Young Designer

Kevin Young has designed 2 homes for us which we have been extremely happy with. if you're looking…read morefor a Home to fit your lifestyle, I would highly recommend him. Setting up your floor plans that will meet all your needs is critical In the beginning stages.

They are the best custom homes designers in southeast Texas. They designed a custom home for my…read moreparents that exceeded their dream home expectations.

Cusimano Architect

Kelly came to run through some ideas in my home about a possible remodel job. He was thoroughly…read moreprofessional and very forthright with his ideas, the associated costs, and all limitations between us and our dream idea. I can't rave enough about his influence on our project. Wonderful architect and I highly recommend to anyone who may be needing some ideas and some follow on work. Great company, great architect and a great man at the helm.

Masa Studio Architects

I had the pleasure of working with Mark Atkins of Mass Studio Architects. Mark and his team are…read moretalented, super pleasant to work with, at the cutting edge of design and extremely detailed. My builder has stated that his plans are some of the most complete and detailed he has ever seen! I'm so excited to watch our dream house on paper become a reality!

This is a terrific architectural and design firm. Their designs are beautiful, thought out and full…read moreof interesting detail. They designed my home after I saw their other projects and fell in love with their work. I wasn't disappointed. My new custom modern Crafstman home is like a dream come true. I love everything about it. In addition, I felt that their prices are quite reasonable considering the quality of the work. Thank you, MASA!

Houston Plans and Permits

3.0

(10 reviews)

I am the owner of a development company and I refer all of my clients to Daisy at Houston Plans and…read morePermits for their custom floor plans. She always takes great care of my clients and are very easy to work with.

Took a year to get permits closed that were complete and permitting isn't cheap. The inspection…read moreprocess great the follow through needs considerable attention

MDI & Associates

This is the person you need to contact to do your drawings for your property. This company is not…read moreabout making money but getting the job done in a timely manner. Mr. Burton recommended a surveyor and that company services were great and affordable . I have not met someone in a long time where services are provided first and money comes last. Mr. Burton was always up for a challenge and he went above and beyond to get things done. A very legit, professional and caring team who works for their clients . Thank you Mr. Burton for your generosity and passion for a job well done.

Kirksey Architecture

Kirksey Architecture is a Houston based, family originated business that exemplifies the diversity…read moreof what Houston has to offer. This company has worked hard for many years to build their business to the successful intity it is today. Kirksey's overall designs result in simple, yet effective complete projects. Armed with talent this company was also an initiating force for building "green" and eco-friendly structures. I would recomment Kirksey to any one or company looking for specialized, commercial projects, which can also include government and healthcare designs. Kirksey's officespace is beautiful and designed to capture natural light - worth a visit if you haven't seen their office! For the web savvy, Kirksey has an online company portfolio, which includes, services and photos of design projects at kirksey dot com.

From the owner: Houston and Austin-based commercial architecture firm, passionate about great architecture and all…read morethings sustainable.

Shade House Development

1.0

After merely two years of living in a new custom build, we are basically rebuilding our home…read more.. from major issues with flooring, plumbing, air conditioning, drainage, and just general construction... do yourself a favor and stay clear from this builder... reply to this review for more photos/video/more detail... So bad they changed their name to Ford Design LLC...

Tried using the "chat" feature on their site. I don't advise it. I ended up answering a lot of…read morepersonal questions instead of getting a single yes/no answer for anything. Was sent off like a hang up with a "someone will contact you", only to not be contacted.

Missy Stewart Designs

(10 reviews)

My experience with Missy and her team was AMAZING!! From the initial site visit to the completion…read moreof the project was such a joy and fun experience. Their depth of knowledge to really fine tune and achieve my vision was brilliant. I would highly recommend Missy and her team on any project!!

Missy is a design genius! She truly has a remarkable gift in being able to look beyond what's…read morecurrently In a space and visualize what's possible. She has helped me rethink some very tricky design challenges in my older home. For example, I was not liking my dining room but couldn't figure out exactly why as I liked each piece but just it just didn't look right all together somehow. Missy brilliantly suggested the light fixture was too small, unremarkable and hung too high over the table. She suggested that changing it to something more dramatic that would make more of a statement would help bring the room together. I had never thought of the light fixture as being a problem. Really I had never thought of it at all, but sure enough once I made that change it was a dramatic improvement and led the way to me changing out one of the main pieces of art, getting rid of two side chairs and a putting a different side table in that looked good with the new modern chandelier. I love my dining room now! It's my eclectic style, but it's cohesive, and I never would have gotten there without Missy's consultation. She also just has great taste and such extensive experience that she has the perfect "eye", which allows her to quickly and with great accuracy nail the paint color or tile size that will look best, or warn you away from the problems you might run into with a particular fabric or an uncomfortable chair depth or a rug that's too small for the space.. She is also extremely practical in thinking about what will work with pets and kids. Missy really knows her stuff. It is great to see her getting so many accolades and industry recognition lately. Well deserved.

Break A Leg Staging

(3 reviews)

Wow! My home went from "MEH" to "OMG" when Cindy took over. She worked with my existing pieces, and…read morebrought in additional artwork, decorative items, rugs and furnishings. She helped blend my existing colors together so the house really flowed, adding pieces that were subtle but really work. She made my house look like a home. I'm certain that this will have an impact on offers, and on the offer price. Thank you for helping make my house beautiful, while staying within my budget. I only wish my realtor had recommended this earlier!

I enjoyed their speedy response to my inquiry. I had a property that needed to be prepared for…read morephotos for my realtor prior to the listing, Break A Leg Staging fully satisfied my request and I will continue to use their services in the future.

Houston Affordable Designs

4.4

(7 reviews)

I got to see a townhouse designed by this company and its fantastic. I would never have thought to…read moreuse an interior designer but this looks great and much better coordinated than I could have come up with myself. I saw it with a couple of friends and they actually noticed before I did how well designed it is. They said it looks like a restoration hardware catalog, but I think it's a little more unique and interesting than that.

During construction of our home, we have interacted with several vendors and businesses and Liz…read moreCrider (HAD owner) is hands down the most unprofessional and inexperienced. We approached Liz because of her Google reviews, (which I now must question the validity of those reviews), and she was paid a deposit to design our whole home. In the span of over one year, Liz never requested a face-to-face meeting or video meeting to get to know our design style. She never asked us a single question either verbally or in writing about what colors and fabrics we like or what to avoid. She never asked if we had pets or children or how we will use each space. She simply went off on her own and designed our living room based on photos we pinned on Pinterest. The designs required multiple revisions and hours of our time to get it to a state where we felt we were just okay with. Then came the estimate. Liz submitted a bill of $18k for our living room, but would not provide any details on where the products would be sourced, what fabric would be used, warranty information, reviews, etc. We were expected to hand over that amount of money with no guarantees we would be content with the items purchased, and, she only allows two returns per room. She was also tasked with our primary bathroom, which turned out to be another disaster. She never made one trip to the house, and she asked us, her customers, to take measurements of the bathroom and provide them to her. Her initial designs for the bathroom were confounding. It was a mix of tiki bar meets the Golden Girls. Again, we went through the same exercise of hours of input to get a somewhat okay design. This is when we realized we were doing her job. She purchased all of the items, had them delivered to our current home, and charged us her design fee plus cashed in on her trade discount. In addition, she relied on us and our GC to pick up orders and I had to coordinate all deliveries. At this point, we decided to cut ties with her because it was obvious she was in over her head, we were handling all logistics and her design aesthetic was not in line with what we envisioned. Perhaps Dorothy or Rose would appreciate it. We were stuck with the items she purchased ($9K), and we discovered that ALL of the bathroom fixtures are various shades of brushed gold. None of the items she ordered would work and it was a waste of money. When approached with our concerns, Liz lacked the business acumen to listen to our concerns and make things right. She wanted to retain 100% of the deposit for the whole house even though she worked on two rooms. When asked why she never requested a meeting, she responded with "I don't make friends with clients". Making friends was never my intention, but creating a thoughtful design was. One last point to her lack of engagement is that to this day, Liz does not know my husbands name and refers to him by his gmail handle despite being on multiple calls with the both of us. Do yourself a favor and research/interview interior decorators before deciding to go with HAD. I really wish I had performed more due diligence. This would have saved me a small fortune and a good amount of frustration with someone that is in the wrong business. **Everything stated in this review is documented in email exchanges with Liz Crider.**

M A Architecture Studio - architects - Updated July 2026

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(6 reviews)

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(5 reviews)

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4.0

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