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Award-Winning Design+Build Firm in Washington DC

Design. Build. Relax.

Calm by Design

Zen Renovations is an award-winning design+build firm specializing in home renovations in Washington D.C with design studios in Capitol Hill and Takoma Park.

Recognized as Washington City Paper's Best Contractor in DC for three consecutive years (2023-2025). We specialize in kitchens, bathrooms, additions, and whole-home renovation services. With 30+ years navigating DC permitting and historic preservation guidelines, our in-house team of designers, project managers, and skilled tradespeople guide homeowners through a renovation process that is calm by design.
Calacatta Clad
Rockville, MD | Kitchen
White oak cabinetry and a custom two-tiered peninsula anchor this kitchen, designed for everyday cooking and easy gathering. Calacatta quartz runs from backsplash to hood, creating a clean, uninterrupted line.
Spa Day, Every Day
North POTOMAC, MD | BATHROOM
This spa-like primary bathroom renovation is defined by a palette of ribbed tile, warm neutrals, and matte black accents. Layered illumination washes texture across the surfaces while concealed storage keeps the room composed. A floating vanity and generous walk-in shower support the rhythm of daily restoration.
REFLECTIONS ON LIVING WELL

“Every person affiliated with Zen was wonderful to work with. The entire process went more smoothly and effortlessly than I could have imagined—it was really as pain-free as a renovation could be.”
— A.S., Bethesda, MD

Our Services

Explore our design+build services, shaped around how you live in your home.
Kitchens
Bathrooms
Home Additions
Basements
Aging in Place
Historic Renovations
ADUs | Carriage Homes
Porches | Sunrooms
Pantries | Laundries | Mudrooms

Why Homeowners
Choose Zen

Deeply Local
We're rooted in the DC area, with two studios in the neighborhoods where we live and work. Our local expertise means we deftly navigate permitting requirements, historic guidelines, and neighborhood challenges where you live.
One Holistic Team
One coordinated in-house team of designers, project managers, builders, and tradespeople work in concert to guide your renovation from concept to completion together. We deliberately limit our active projects so your team can focus on you and your project. See how that comes together in our work.
Budget-First Transparency
We work backwards from your budget and provide transparent pricing from day one. Financial clarity is established early so design, scope, and construction stay aligned.

Visit Our Studios

Our design studios are located in the neighborhood we serve, staffed by the in-house team that will guide your renovation from the first conversation forward.

Serving the Neighborhoods We Call Home

We work throughout the Washington D.C. metro area. These are our neighborhoods. We know the guidelines, the quirks and the permit offices because we live and work here, just like you. When searching for a remodeling contractor in Washington DC, homeowners count on that local knowledge.

Maryland

Washington, DC