Our Story · Since 1991
Three generations. One Houston family.
McKelvey Designs is a family-owned remodeling company based in Simonton, Texas. We started in 1991 and have spent the past three decades transforming homes across the Greater Houston area — from the master-planned communities of Katy and The Woodlands to the older bones of Memorial, Bellaire, and River Oaks.
We're Debbie and Ron McKelvey. Debbie studied interior design at the University of Houston and Southwest Texas State. Before starting McKelvey Designs, our family ran Hull-McKelvey Beauti-Pleat Draperies, supplying major Houston builders like Perry Homes, General Homes, Village Builders, and US Homes throughout the 1960s-80s. When we went out on our own, we brought that same standard with us: show up when you say you will, use the materials you said you'd use, and stand behind your work.
We specialize in kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, and custom cabinetry because that's where the biggest return on investment lives for Houston homeowners. But we also handle tile, flooring, painting, countertops, and full whole-home remodels when the project calls for it.
We're members of NARI — the National Association of the Remodeling Industry — which means we hold ourselves to a code of ethics and continuing education that a lot of "contractors" don't bother with.
If you've been thinking about remodeling, the best thing you can do is start with a free in-home consultation. We'll walk the space with you, listen to what you're trying to accomplish, and put together a real plan with real numbers. No high-pressure sales. No vanishing act.
NARI Member
National Association of the Remodeling Industry — held to a higher code of ethics, business practices, and continuing education than non-member contractors.
Ready to start your remodel?
Free in-home consultation. We'll listen to your vision, walk the space, and give you a real plan with real numbers.
What our clients say
Real Houston families, real results
★★★★★ 5.0 from 6 client reviews
"I loved our experience with McKelvey Designs in 2013. We had our master bath redone. I still love the work. They worked with me throughout the whole project to stay on our budget and get what we wanted. The tile work and woodworking crew were outstanding."
"They are very professional and their help is very courteous. I would highly recommend McKelvey Designs for any work that you would like done."
"We have used McKelvey Designs for four projects in two different houses and have been nothing but pleased with their work. They really listen to you and help you make choices that you will be happy with long-term."
"Ron and Debbie have done several projects for us, ranging from optional bathroom remodeling to complete post-Harvey rebuild. We will definitely use them again in the future."
"Their work crews have been with them for a long time and are tidy, timely, polite and trustworthy. We highly recommend them."
"Ron is amenable to changes and helps you find the most cost-effective and practical solutions."