Luxury Home Remodeling Palm Beach
Palm Beach is not like other markets.
The homes here are exceptional by almost any standard. Historic estates, oceanfront properties, architecturally significant residences that have been maintained and improved for generations. When one of these homes is renovated, the team doing the work has to understand what they are working with.
Palmhouse Design & Build is a design firm providing luxury residential renovation services and founded by Oscar and Rosie Barrig. Between them, our co-founders bring over 60 years of contracting, construction, and residential space planning expertise. Our on-site project team includes two Certified General Contractors licensed in Florida and an OSHA-certified project manager with over 20 years of reconstruction experience.
Which Board Reviews Your Remodel
On Palm Beach Island, exterior work goes in front of a review board before the Town issues a building permit. Which board depends on your house.
The Architectural Commission, known as ARCOM, reviews exterior changes on homes that are not designated landmarks. The Landmarks Preservation Commission reviews the ones that are. The Landmarks Commission meets monthly, on the third Wednesday, and a full review needs complete plans submitted weeks ahead of the hearing.
Designation is not the only trigger. Altering or demolishing an older structure can pull in Landmarks review even when the home was never formally designated. That catches owners out regularly. We confirm which board applies to your address before anyone draws a plan.
Interior-only work usually avoids board review entirely and goes straight to a Town building permit. Knowing which category your project falls into changes the schedule by months, and it is the first question we answer.
What Does Luxury Remodeling Mean in Palm Beach?
It means the standard of finish is non-negotiable.
It means the contractor understands how to work in historically sensitive or architecturally distinctive homes without compromising what makes them special.
It means the project is managed with the kind of discretion, precision, and communication that clients in this market expect and deserve.
And it means the result matches the vision — not a close approximation of it.
Services We Provide on Palm Beach Island and Surrounding Areas
Our luxury renovation work in Florida covers the full scope of residential remodeling.
- Kitchen Remodeling on Palm Beach Island — Complete estate kitchen transformations with custom cabinetry, natural stone countertops, premium appliances, butler’s pantry planning, and lighting design.
- Bathroom Remodeling on Palm Beach Island — Primary suites and guest baths designed and built to spa-level specifications.
- Home Renovation on Palm Beach Island — Whole-home renovation scopes where every aspect of the project is coordinated by one team, so the result is cohesive and the process is managed.
- Interior Design on Palm Beach Island — Layout changes, finish selections, and interior design that work within the architectural constraints of your property.
- Home Additions — Expanded living spaces designed to complement the existing architecture.
- Flooring, Windows, Doors, Millwork, and Painting — The finish elements that define the quality of the final result.
Discretion, Precision, and a Reputation Built Over Two Decades
The clients we work with on Palm Beach Island have typically worked with contractors before. They know the difference between a team that promises and a team that delivers.
We do not overpromise. We provide realistic timelines, transparent costs, and honest recommendations. If a scope element is not right for the property, we will tell you — because the long-term relationship matters more than the short-term transaction.
Our reputation was built over two decades inside communities where only one standard is acceptable — Admirals Cove, The Bear’s Club, Lost Tree Village, Old Palm Golf Club, Jupiter Island, and Palm Beach Island itself. Much of the island’s character traces back to Addison Mizner and Florida resort architecture, and that vocabulary still guides how we approach arches, tile, and courtyard spaces.
Working Inside the Town's Rules
The Town enforces construction hour windows and crew parking rules, and neighbours notice when a contractor does not follow them. We plan staging, deliveries and parking around those rules before the first truck arrives.
Recent Town ordinances also matter. Development approvals now expire after a set period. The rules governing dimensional adjustments on landmarked single-family homes have changed, and front-yard setbacks gained some flexibility. We work from the rules in force at the time of your project rather than from what applied on the last one.
You get a written scope and price before work begins, and any change order waits for your written approval. Every trade works under our contract, so there is one agreement and one accountable team rather than a list of numbers to chase.
Our Credentials
Palmhouse Design & Build holds Florida contractor license Nos. CGC1537109, CGC1536862, and CBC1263808, is fully insured, and is accredited by the Better Business Bureau.
One project manager. One point of contact. No gaps between design and construction. Contact us to discuss your Palm Beach renovation, or visit our whole-house renovation page to learn more about larger design-build projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have experience working on historic or architecturally significant homes in Palm Beach?
Yes. We have worked on historically significant and architecturally distinctive properties on Palm Beach Island. We understand how to work within the constraints of these homes and how to navigate preservation requirements where applicable.
How do you handle permitting for Palm Beach Island renovations?
We manage the full permitting process, including coordination with the Town of Palm Beach permitting office and Palm Beach County where applicable. Florida contractor license Nos. CGC1537109, CGC1536862, and CBC1263808.
Do you offer design services as well as construction?
Yes. Palmhouse Design & Build is a design-build firm led by Rosie Barrig, a residential space planner with over 30 years of expertise. Design and construction are handled under one roof with one project manager throughout — no handoffs.
What is your typical project timeline for a luxury renovation on Palm Beach Island?
Timeline varies by scope. A kitchen or bathroom renovation typically runs 8 to 14 weeks at the luxury level, where custom material lead times are longer. A whole-home renovation or significant addition can range from 6 to 18 months. We provide a detailed schedule during the consultation.
Does my Palm Beach Island remodel need ARCOM approval?
If the work changes the exterior, yes, unless the home is a designated landmark, in which case it goes to the Landmarks Preservation Commission instead. Interior-only remodels usually go straight to a Town building permit. We confirm which applies to your address before drawing plans.
How long does board review add to the schedule?
Plan on at least one full monthly cycle. The Landmarks Commission meets on the third Wednesday, and complete plans have to be in weeks ahead of that date. Minor work that matches existing conditions can sometimes clear at staff level in a shorter window.
Do you work on landmarked homes?
Yes. We check designation status first, prepare the documentation the Landmarks Preservation Commission asks for, and build the hearing calendar into your schedule from the start.
When are you available to meet on-site?
Monday through Saturday. Call 561-831-4170 to schedule a consultation at the property.