ileana schinder, pllc - Takoma Park, Maryland

Holly R.

While we ultimately did not work with Ileana due to budget constraints for our project, I wanted to say how great she was to work with in obtaining a proposal. She visited our home and brought great ideas and enthusiasm with her. We were planning a kitchen renovation but she had great suggestions for other areas in our home as well that we will consider for the future. Prior to her visit, we had 3 kitchen design/renovation contractors put together plans for us that were all very generic and similar to each other. Ileana had much more innovative and creative ideas that we will be taking back to our contractor to incorporate into our reno. Highly recommend if an architect is in your budget!

Milena S.

Ileana is a great architect with very bold vision! We purchase a home in Bethesda, MD and we had an extensive renovation. After the first meeting with Ileana we knew we would hire her! She proposed a design we would have never thought of and we are really happy with the results! Two photos for reference of her great work!

Geroldine S.

I had the pleasure of consulting with Ileana on my home project, and I couldn’t be more impressed! From the moment we began, she was incredibly attentive and thoughtful in her approach. She offered valuable money-saving tips that I hadn’t even considered. Her expertise in navigating the complexities of the project was evident, and I walked away feeling much more confident and informed about the next steps. Ileana’s advice was practical, creative, and tailored to my needs. She truly went above and beyond. I’m so excited to continue working with her in the near future and highly recommend her to anyone looking for expert guidance in their own projects!

Orly K.

We invited Ileana out to our home for a consultation as we are considering converting our basement into an apartment. She had such good advice for us, was full of creative and cost-effective solutions that we had not even considered before, and helped us really focus on where the most efficient and effective changes would be for our needs. She's very practical, unpretentious, knowledgeable about how to get the most out of a small space, and focused on how the space will actually be used in everyday life. 100% recommend her.

Ru R.

Outstanding home remodeling plans by the best architect in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC!

We had the pleasure of working with Ileana Schinder and her colleague, Nadeje Fuller, for our home renovation, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. From start to finish, Ileana demonstrated why she’s considered the best architect in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC. An entire home remodeling was a completely daunting and overwhelming process for my wife and I, but Ileana made it such a breeze that we felt incredibly lucky to have found her. Not to mention the huge plus of this being a woman-owned business.

Her creative vision and attention to detail made all the difference in redesigning our home. Ileana listened carefully to our needs, offering innovative solutions that beautifully balanced functionality and style. It was clear from the beginning that her expertise as an architect brought a fresh and thoughtful perspective to the project.

Not only did Ileana provide exceptional designs, but she also made the process seamless and enjoyable. Her professionalism and dedication ensured our vision came to life within budget and on schedule. Her colleague, Nadeje, was also a joy to work with and made the entire process even more efficient.

Montgomery County, Maryland is notorious for being sticklers when approving permits. Ileana and Nadege already had several working relationships with county permitting staff and that made the process even more seamless.

If you’re looking for an architect who specializes in home renovations and remodeling in the DMV area, we highly recommend Ileana Schinder, PLLC. Her work speaks for itself, and she truly goes above and beyond for her clients.

Andrew M.

I contacted Ileana about a home renovation project, and she was quick to set up an initial design discussion. Upon reviewing my project, she was very honest about the process. Rather than charge me a premium for architectural services, she advised that it would be more effective to contact a structural engineer directly. She provided helpful information about the permitting process and referred me to an engineer she knows. If I end up needing to expand and/or work on a larger project, I’ll definitely reach out to Ileana again!

Sally H.

We have been really thrilled about working with Ileana. Her vision for remodeling our kitchen and a bathroom in our house is going to give us great new functional spaces but also will open up our living room so whomever is cooking isn't isolated from the rest of the family. Ileana's energy and ideas helped us see what would be possible and made us excited for this project. It's not just her architectural expertise that makes us fans, though--she's also so helpful and responsive and has given us great recommendations and answered questions fast. We recommend working with Ileana and have recommended her already to friends and neighbors.

Louise C.

Ileana and her team were fantastic to work with - she helped us with a kitchen and bathroom renovation in our DC townhome. She helped us think through different design options that we could use within our existing space. She was prompt in iterating on designs with us and made the permitting process very easy! Would definitely work with her again.