Carlen & Co. specializes in high-end residential remodeling.
Carlen & Co. specializes in high-end residential remodeling—kitchens, baths, additions, and whole-house renovations. Our work is focused in the East Bay: Oakland, Piedmont, Kensington, Albany, Berkeley, and El Cerrito.
We believe in exceptional customer care; in being responsive, attentive, and positive. And we never leave a job until we know you’re happy.
We love our work, especially the way that transforming a person’s space also transforms their life.
Photo from the Cunningham project
How We Work
The truth is, construction is hard. There’s always going to be some unexpected snag in the works. The plans, no matter how comprehensive, will never capture all the details.
But we’ve seen pretty much everything, and we know how to solve those unpredictable issues. We don’t just get your project done, we make sure it turns out exactly the way you imagined it would.
Cunningham
With this addition, we created a clean, modern great room with soaring ceilings and a beautiful flow between indoors and out.
Russell
This project converted a simple, dated house into a home with architectural details that match the owners’ dynamic style.
Lorita
This 1906 home got an update with modern touches, but kept its original charm—it’s a seamless blend of new and old.
Cole
We brought light to a space that was heavy and dark, transforming this gorgeous home into a warm and welcoming retreat.
