Client Testimonials

From Michael's initial drawing all the way through construction, his ideas and out-of-the-box thinking were completely complementary with our own, and enhanced every aspect of the project. Very quickly we realized we had hired the right expert to take our existing, 50-year-old home and make it look like it was built this year.

Michael at Stonewater worked with us from start to finish to create our dream home. As clients, we wanted to ensure our house would be truly custom and aligned with our aesthetic and vision. A big part of the design was creating an open floor layout that still felt homey and intimate. The best part about Michael’s design is that no space is dead space. We took a lot of time focusing on the right materials for the outside of the house. Michael’s attention to detail was exceptional and that was very important to us as clients. I would highly recommend Michael for your next project.

We already had a pretty good idea of what we wanted, but Michael took our good ideas and made them even better. Completely out-of-the-box with his design concept, and helpful every step of the way. Michael helped make our home warm and a totally unique, inviting space for our family to enjoy life.

What we love about Michael is that he gets it. Sure, he cares about his design approach, but more importantly, he works with his clients to understand what they want. We can't recommend him highly enough.

Wonderful designer. The flow of the house is better than I could've hoped for. Worked very well with my contractor. On time and budget. Very accommodating and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

Michael is hands down amazing. He is professional yet so creative and a lot of fun to work with. He was able to give us what we wanted and worked seamlessly with our contractor. I still find myself calling him 5 years later to throw home ideas off of him. You can't go wrong with Michael!

I have used Stonewater on three occasions, once to do a plan for a major house renovation, once to create an office in my home, and once for a complete gut job of my studio apartment in New York City. Michael has a rare balance of exquisite design sense and practical knowledge. He can envision wonderful spaces and make them come to life on paper--and, in addition, he knows intricately how things are actually built.

It started with a picture from Pinterest and ended with the house of my dreams. Michael is one of the most talented people I worked with during the building process. From understanding my visions, running with them, and making sure it was done to perfection - he nailed it every step of the way. My favorite thing about Michael is his creativity and attention to detail. He made my side staircase floor-to-ceiling windows with the most beautiful set of floating stairs. I have people driving by and taking pictures all of the time. If you are looking for an architect - look no further. I would recommend Stonewater 10/10 times.