“We thought it was great that they stayed in the planned timeframes, didn’t nickel and dime us for tweaks, and their crews were great to work with. MJ Design & Build made our project go as smoothly as possible, which I credit to their customer focus. We would certainly use them again!”

Q: Tell us a bit about yourselves.

A: Owning MJ Design & Build, an Arlington-based design-build remodeling company serving Northern Virginia, has allowed my husband Mike and me to pursue our passion for uncovering the true potential of old homes, while retaining and enhancing the unique features of the region’s neighborhoods. In addition to deep roots in the area, we have an extensive background in real estate investment, construction and design. Mike has years of real estate and construction experience and I had a passion for home design, but another career. When COVID hit, I was able to join Mike full-time and MJ Design & Build was born. 

Q: What services do you offer your clients?

A: MJ Design & Build’s portfolio includes a wide variety of projects, from kitchen, bathroom and basement design to porches, decks and large-scale additions. The two of us handle every phase of a project, from the initial consultation through planning and design, building, and completion.

Q: What can clients expect when working with MJ Design & Build? 

A: For starters, lots of face time with us. We are on the job site frequently, guiding our clients through every step of the process. We work within their budget and operate with transparency to avoid unnecessary surprises.

For me, design is about more than what we think looks good. I seek to understand how our clients work and live, and what brings them joy. I help people embrace their individual style in a way that not only looks beautiful, but functions beautifully as well.