Updated: Apr 04, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
3270 19TH ST NW STE 107, Rochester, MN, 55901
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Design Studio B Construction
Founded by principal Karen Vangsness Allen, Design Studio B brings over two decades of experience in residential interior design and remodeling to the Rochester, MN area. Serving homeowners throughout Rochester and surrounding communities, the firm specializes in transforming private residences with projects that focus on both function and personal significance. The team combines the expertise of interior designers and remodeling contractors to streamline the renovation process, helping clients reimagine their living spaces with guidance at every step. Design Studio B approaches each project with the goal of creating homes that reflect the unique identity and values of the families who live in them, emphasizing spaces that promote connection and comfort. The studio’s portfolio demonstrates a commitment to accessible, thoughtful home transformations tailored to each client’s needs and lifestyle.
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Design Studio B Contact Information
Phone Number: (507) 254-6965
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Address: 3270 19TH ST NW STE 107, Rochester, MN 55901
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Design Studio B Rochester
Quality
104
91st percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Design Studio B has a BuildZoom score of 104, which places them above 91% of 77,973 contractors in Minnesota.
Activity
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2 projects
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2025 |
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6 projects
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2024 |
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6 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Design Studio B has worked on at least
14.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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9 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
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4 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Design Studio B mostly works on
kitchen remodel
and multi-room remodel
projects.
Pricing
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3 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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2 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $45,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Building permit (rb cb mfb) & window/door replacement
2025-03-26
Lower level remodel including bedrooms bathroom family room kitchenette and exercise room
Valuation:
$70,000
Permit #:
TEMP25-0554BP
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
Update of previously finished basement including family room with new fireplace bathroom and laundry room
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
TEMP24-1686BP
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
Update of previously finished basement including family room with new fireplace bathroom and laundry room
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
R24-1332RB
Status:
final
Fee:
$583
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Primary bathroom remodel
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
R24-1785RB
Status:
final
Fee:
$271
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen back entry and powder room remodel
Valuation:
$65,000
Permit #:
R24-0128RB
Status:
final
Fee:
$728
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen back entry and powder room remodel
Valuation:
$65,000
Permit #:
TEMP24-0159BP
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
Building permit (rb cb mfb) & window/door replacement
2023-06-30
Kitchen & dining room remodel. modifications to existing deck
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
TEMP23-1243BP
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
Kitchen & dining room remodel. modifications to existing deck
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
R23-0967RB
Status:
final
Fee:
$628
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen remodel
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
R25-1151RB
Status:
issued
Fee:
$630
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen remodel
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
TEMP25-1671BP
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
Bathroom remodel kitchen pony wall removal
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
TEMP22-0263BP
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Multi-family
Bathroom and kitchen remodel
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
R22-0037MFB
Status:
complete
Fee:
$277
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen adjacent hall & back entry remodel
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
TEMP21-1259BP
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
Kitchen adjacent hall & back entry remodel
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
R21-1484RB
Status:
final
Fee:
$333
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit (rb cb mfb) & window/door replacement
2023-08-21
Kitchen remodel
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
TEMP23-1572BP
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
Kitchen remodel
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
R23-1226RB
Status:
final
Fee:
$443
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit (rb cb mfb) & window/door replacement
2023-10-03
Kitchen remodel
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
TEMP23-1874BP
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
Kitchen remodel
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
R23-1461RB
Status:
final
Fee:
$270
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit (rb cb mfb) & window/door replacement
2022-11-22
Kitchen remodel
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
TEMP22-2005BP
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
Kitchen remodel
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
R22-1494RB
Status:
final
Fee:
$333
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Design Studio B License info
Verified License
| License # | BC685301 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Minnesota |
| Type | Residential Contractors |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | BC685301 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Minnesota |
| Type | Residential Bldg Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 20325885 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Minnesota |
| Type | Residential Building Contr |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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104
BuildZoom Score
17
Permits
- Building permit records show that Design Studio B has worked on 17 permitted projects.
Design Studio B Employees
BI
Bliss Management Inc
Owner
BB
Bliss Management Inc Dba Design Studio B
Owner
DB
David M. Blissenbach
I used Design Studio B to help with a recent project and they were excellent. I would recommend them to anyone as they were very helpful with coordinating my projects, scheduling the sub-contractors, following up with issues that came up, design plans, etc.