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The Art of Renovation
Designing a smart, green and innovative home to enjoy life the way you like it
Main Retreat
The Main Retreat is where you spend most of your time, so it is important that it be one of the most thoughtfully designed areas of your home.
Chef's Suite
From the placement of the warming drawer, to the layout of the island, the details in a Jose Cardenas kitchen are planned to perfection.
Living Areas
Relaxing and entertaining need to happen in a complimentary fashion. Making sure your home reflects not just your needs, but the needs of your guests, is paramount.
Outdoors
Relaxing and entertaining need to happen in a complimentary fashion. Making sure your home reflects not just your needs, but the needs of your guests, is paramount.
“I’ve had the pleasure of viewing Jose’s work on numerous occasions, and I never cease to be amazed. His ability to create a unique vision for a property and transform that into a beautiful reality is unparalleled in the world of remodeling. His floor plans flow smoothly, he uses the highest quality material, he pays attention to detail, he sticks to schedule, and he’s always professional and courteous. I give my strongest possible recommendation to his remodeling services and his fine homes”.
Doug Smith
Founder & President, MyHouseDeals.com
“I had the privilege of visiting 3 of the properties that Jose worked on, the Memorial Park house, the Kirby House, the Morse townhome, and even had the honor of staying at the Florida (Aristida) home. A few words that come to mind when seeing his properties are undeniable quality of work, attention to details, elegance and refinement. You can tell he put a lot of love and thoughts in his work. They are all one of a kind, all different style and all equally distinguished. My personal favorite is the Morse townhome, zen, edgy, contemporary, luxurious yet comfortable and homie. A piece of heaven”
Christophe Brillard
Tranquility Salon & Day Spa
Jose’ took full ownership from the beginning to transform our somewhat dated home into a modern masterpiece! He knew exactly what steps to take to upgrade our primary living areas with the right focus on cost control. Jose’ handled everything in a timely manner even with the added challenge of managing sub-contractors during the high demand Covid environment. Our part was easy, his knack for improvising and problem solving “on the fly” is amazing. Our home is beautiful, warm and welcoming. We highly recommend Jose’ and his team for your design and remodeling services.
Gary and Debbie Tillet
We are so grateful that Jose was our interior designer to help us with our many diverse home projects. He turned four 30-year-old bathrooms into sleek modern showcase rooms, with the latest touch mirrors, curbless shower and watertight Schluter systems. He even took on replacing custom windows that required artistry to paint a mahogany wood color to match the existing windows, all to save extra costs. Jose was always the ultimate professional, who completed all jobs to perfection in a timely manner. We trusted his innovative visions and were completely awed at his work! I would highly recommend Jose to help with any home problem solving as well as renovations.
Charles and Kathryn Cauthen
“Wow!!! That’s the one word that I would use to describe Jose Cardenas. He has such talent in seeing a vision and then brings that vision to life to create the most beautiful living spaces. I have only had the privilege to visit his Aristida Home and it is truly amazing. Not only is Jose a talented designer, decorator but he is a wonderful person. His commitment to improving his community and giving back to his community is evident in everything he does in his daily life. I am honored to have him as a friend and you will be lucky to have him as your designer.”
Paula Gasparini
President, Gladiator Construction
“Mr. Cardenas is clearly innovative and passionate about design and renovations! I’m excited to have someone with his resume and qualifications in Pasco county. I truly admire his desire as a new-comer to engage in this community and give back in the areas where his talents are. It’s wonderful to have individuals dedicated to our community like that!”
Alison Crumbley
Pasco County School Board Member
“Jose was a pleasure to work with! He has a great eye for design and can see the potential in many homes that others cannot. He starts sketching the moment we walk into a potential project and is full of creative ideas of how to transform difficult spaces. He is a professional who has a team of wonderful craftsmen behind him. Jose will see a project through from initial construction to the last interior design piece. As his realtor in Houston, I am proud to list and show his finished work. I would trust him to remodel/redesign my own home.”
Liz Daniel
Sotheby’s International Realty
We wanted to add a wine room to our home, but there was nowhere obvious to put it without losing function. Jose had the vision to replace our bar area which already was way too small for a bar, with a wine room. After moving some walls he not only created an amazing wine room but also added a new bar area and completely transformed our living area into a warm, inviting and well thought out space which blended seamlessly into our home. We couldn’t be more happy with the work that Jose has done. It was efficiently and economically carried out to the highest of standards. We highly recommend Jose for all of your renovation projects.
Joe and Kit McGee
Jose transformed an old bedroom into a teenage oasis for my daughter complete with a light-up vanity and her name in lighted pink above it, a beautiful wallpapered focus area behind the TV and a perfect study space. He also included a lounging area for her. Jose was a pleasure to work with and reasonably priced. We will use Jose again in the future for our next decorating project.
Mike and Elizabeth Snyder
“The Houston townhome is tastefully decorated and filled with beautiful artwork, done in a charming and inviting way. It is both comfortable and inviting…we loved our time in it.”
Emma Jacobs
Breast Cancer Foundation
“It is with great pleasure that I write this testimonial for Jose Cardenas. I personally have seen first hand his dedicated skills as a renovator and designer while touring his beautiful home. My first impression is the talent he has for a vision of living in a home you can feel a part of each and every day. His creative vision, style and friendly nature makes him dedicated to his work. Jose also has a passion for being a part of this community by being a part of many different organizations within the community. He is top notch in his field and I would recommend him highly for anyone looking to create an absolutely amazing home within any budget”
Maria Johnson
Trinity/Odessa Chamber of Commerce
I had a partial outdoor kitchen renovation that was abandoned by a previous contractor who went bankrupt. Jose Cardenas stepped in and worked through the numerous existing problems with that project, then proceeded to my indoor kitchen and family room. His ideas are fresh, practical, and stylish. He was completely on top of the work as we proceeded through the complete transformation of this area. He was always mindful to minimize the inconvenience of a complete renovation. Jose’s insight kept me from making costly mistakes I would have had to live with. My project was completed on time and the results took my breath away. I have the kitchen of my dreams and enjoy my family room every day. I look forward to working with Jose on the rest of my home.
Patti Yglesias-Tilchin
President, Tilchin & Associates, Inc.
Jose is a truly gifted designer whose work is classic, timeless and impeccable. I have seen many of his renovations first hand and I am impressed with the beauty of his designs. I worked with Mr Cardenas on a Reno myself and it was a pleasurable experience that far exceeded my expectations. His easy going personality, his attention to detail and his professionalism all equate to an outstanding result. I highly recommend him.
