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Carlsen Design & Construction is a family-owned, Washington, DC-based, general contracting firm specializing in residential renovations, using the design/build process. We help with full home remodels, home additions, and historic restoration in DC and the close-in suburbs. Since 2001, Carlsen Design & Construction has been working with clients to actualize their vision for home.

View fullsize Letting the light in. 🌞 Dormer in the works on this special Georgetown project. Getting it just right in a future sunny 3rd floor reading nook… features big sky views and direct sight lines to the Washington Monument. Building a spot fit fo
View fullsize Pex tubing roughed in for hydronic heat in the slab. This detail will help keep our clients cozy this winter. Thoughtful upgrades make all of the difference.
View fullsize 🏁 Ready. Set. Go! 🏁 The beginning of something great… in 2022. This work gives us the opportunity for so many great “beginnings”. Here’s to getting started! 🥂 #georgetown #georgetowndc #wip #behindthescenes #unde
View fullsize Sunroom/gameroom finished. Tortoise shell ceiling for the win🏆. We don’t always get the chance to share the decorated space, so we are excited to highlight the final result from this project. We love how it turned out! What is your favor
View fullsize So much fun going back to this Beauty almost a year later (with the best clients) to see the final result. It was raining in the morning and we almost cancelled.. so glad we did not. Look at this gorgeous day! ☀️🍁🍂 Can’t wait to share mo
View fullsize On site checking details. #wipwednesday #behindthescenes #underconstruction #construction #details #building #materials #architecture #residential #custom #design #carlsendc
View fullsize Thorough restoration of our client’s front porch columns is an inside job. Here galvanized metal strapping has been affixed reinforcing the interior to ensure strength and integrity for many years to come. Swipe to see exterior paint removal
View fullsize Cool shot of current roof structure. Dormer coming soon. #underconstruction
View fullsize We admit it- We’re kind of into this. ✨Building a starfield ceiling in a round dining room- partial completion. Enjoying the process of bringing this client’s extraordinary vision to life. #georgetown #dmvinteriors #luxuryhomes #cit
View fullsize The beginning of something special- owner’s bath.. Tub with a garden view and shower framed up! #voltaplace #wip #dmvinteriors #luxuryhomes #cityhousestyle   #kitchenrenovation   #bathroom renovation #carlsendc #dmvren
View fullsize Yesterday on the Potomac - very light day - only 4 to 5 knots, but sunny and beautiful and a little chilly. 🧊 #frostbitesailing
View fullsize Our clients say it best. #dmvinteriors #luxuryhomes #cityhousestyle   #kitchenrenovation   #bathroom renovation #carlsendc #dmvrenovations #designdetails #behindthescenes #underconstruction #inprogress #comingsoon #constructi