Google reviewers rate TKP Architects 4.5 out of 5 based on 25 reviews, with the owner responding to 60% of them. Clients frequently praise the firm for professional communication, creative design solutions for custom homes and remodels, and thorough attention to functional needs and local permitting constraints. However, some low-star reviews criticize the company for poor responsiveness to initial inquiries and for perceived unethical conduct during public dispute responses regarding pricing and personal information.
Google rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 25 reviews (88% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 25 Google reviews (22 with written comments, 5 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 60% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 16, 2026.
Service: Architect serving Denver, Colorado.
Data from Google, last updated November 13, 2026.
Star ratings
25 Google reviews we collected
4.5of 5
5 stars2288%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star312%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 22 written reviews
90%praise
Praise4590%
Complaints510%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Quality & results1122%
Staff & attitude1122%
Would recommend918%
Communication612%
Price & value612%
Speed & response510%
Honesty & trust24%
What customers talk about
We read 22 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“They are skilled, informed, imaginative and thorough.”
“…some other life priorities and they accommodated them) and were very helpful with selection of downstream experts, narrowing down a list of builders…”
“Our experience with TKP Architects was terrific and we recommend them with the highest confidence possible.”
“They were extraordinarily patient, and did a great job of explaining technical things in a way that we could process and make decisions on.”
“We are very pleased with the outcome and I think fair to say we are even more appreciative of their work now, having lived in the space, than we were…”
“They delivered drawings and specs on time and made the entire permitting process much easier than we anticipated.”
“And just as importantly, they are kind, genuine, and fun folks to work with.”
People customers mention
Karen4 reviews
Steve3 reviews
Erin3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Our experience with TKP Architects was terrific and we recommend them with the highest confidence possible. They are skilled, informed, imaginative and thorough. The design they gave us to renovate our 75-year-old home addressed the needs of the setting, our family objectives and living style, the permitting environment and our budget. All were addressed with the highest possible grade. They worked easily with our contractor and engineer. They delivered drawings and specs on time and made the entire permitting process much easier than we anticipated. This team is pleasant to work with, as they have an accommodating approach and the technical knowledge to make a workable, yet spectacular plan. Their design ideas are well thought out, and the result is a satisfying and valuable improvement to our home.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: 3D architectural renderings, Architectural design services
Design style: Modern
Jason Fredstrom10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jason has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
TKP designed our custom home and we moved in a year ago. We are very pleased with the outcome and I think fair to say we are even more appreciative of their work now, having lived in the space, than we were at completion. The process was organized and we quickly noticed they matched our attention for detail. We wanted the ultimate in functionality to fit the way in which we live, we wanted interest, we wanted a modern slant yet comfortable and that is how I would describe our home. We have now hosted friends and family on multiple occasions and it functions exactly how we had imagined it would. Simply put team TKP is good at their craft, they have a passion for design and it shows. We worked with Paul, Jayme and Karen and they were all fabulous. Thank you TKP!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: 3D architectural renderings, Custom home design, Architectural design services
Jakub Wegrzyn1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Jakub has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We would recommend TKP in a heartbeat.
For a sense of scale, our project was a thorough remodel/addition of a single story + basement ranch originally built in the 1960s, with subsequent construction taking 12-14 months.
Erin and Nick at TKP were great to work with. The work product struck the right balance between meeting our functional wish list, maintainining a connection to the original look and feel of our house (both the house itself as well as how it fits into the vibe of our neighborhood), and adding adding modern touches and that fit our aesthetic tastes. They were flexible with timing (e.g., we probably could have moved faster, but had some other life priorities and they accommodated them) and were very helpful with selection of downstream experts, narrowing down a list of builders and interior designers for us to interview. And just as importantly, they are kind, genuine, and fun folks to work with.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Custom home design, Architectural design services
Betsy Barrow10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Betsy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Our experience working with TKP was wonderful. We built a home from scratch, on a lot with a few topographical and permitting constraints. Karen and Steve were a dream team to work with.
We came into the project with a multi-page wish list and they met every single one of our requests. I should also say that this was our first ever new build project as a family and TKP was kind and patient in teaching us many, many things that we didn’t already know.
The house turned out so beautifully; and we couldn’t be happier.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: 3D architectural renderings, Custom home design, Architectural design services
Response from the owner · 8 months ago
Thank you for the thoughtful review. It was a pleasure working with your family and helping bring your vision to life. Collaborating on a custom residence, working through the unique site, and permitting considerations made the project especially rewarding. We appreciated how engaged and open you were throughout the process. We’re so glad you’re happy with the final result and that we could help make your first home-building experience a positive one. Wishing you many wonderful years in your new home.
Carol WyattLocal Guide · 13 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Carol has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We are so very glad that we selected TKP to design our Dream Home in the foothills west of Denver! It was a true partnership from the get-go. They even helped us selected the land we built on, giving us guidance on how best they could maximize use of the several lots we had under consideration.
Karen and Erin guided us every step of the way - recognizing that this was our first custom home to build, and that we had lots to learn along the way. They were extraordinarily patient, and did a great job of explaining technical things in a way that we could process and make decisions on.
In particular, they spent a LOT of time learning about us, our lifestyle, how we want to entertain, and the way we envisioned maximizing the use of the space in our new home. As a result, every single square foot of this house suits our needs exactly! For example, we have a killer southern view from the house, and we asked TKP to design the house so that every room possible face that southern view. As a result, EVERY room in the house, except the dining room, enjoys that great view (and the dining room view isn’t bad either!)
We are so happy in our new home, and we get tons of compliments from all who visit. Doing a custom build is not for the faint of heart - sometimes it felt like a slog, but in the end it was well worth it.
Price assessment: Not sure
Services: 3D architectural renderings, Custom home design, Architectural design services
Response from the owner · 9 months ago
We thoroughly enjoyed getting to know you both and are ecstatic to hear you are enjoying your home. Thank you so much Carol for your kind words and entrusting us to be part of the team that guided you to your Dream Home! We appreciate you sharing the photo with Christmas lights too.
Nicholas Noppinger13 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Nicholas has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
TKP brings premier architectural services with a local, intimate approach. We used them for a project on the lower end of their cost range, and they treated us like their top client. They were extremely creative and flexible in designs, and worked very well with the master contractor. Very reasonable cost structure for the value. Bottom line: you will get the product you want with them.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: 3D architectural renderings, Custom home design, Architectural design services
Response from the owner · 9 months ago
We are elated that you and your family are happy with how your remodeled spaces turned out. We enjoyed working with the entire team to bring this to fruition. We hope it provides many years of enjoyment for your family and really appreciate the photo’s you shared.
Connie Bargas4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Connie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My sister and I used TKP Architects to design our dream home in the foothills west of Denver and we are very happy that we did. During the initial meeting, Karen Keating and Paul Deardorff asked plenty of questions to understand our needs and priorities. Most of the design work was conducted by Paul and Jayme Ciacio and we found them to be easy to work with and very focused on our needs. Their level of communication and responsiveness were excellent throughout the project which was critical as we were living out of state. They not only designed our home, but also suggested contractors to interview and took care of preparing the documents that needed to be submitted to our HOA and the county for approval. The process was very smooth thanks to the expertise and professionalism of TKP. As the design matured, they listened to the changes we wanted to incorporate and came up with solutions and options for us to consider. We really appreciated the 3D renderings they were able to provide and the collaborative approach they use. The level of engagement between TKP, our builder and ourselves was excellent. Everyone that we worked with had great things to say about TKP and were more than happy to engage with us because of their involvement in our project.
We wanted a cost-effective design that blended with the mountain atmosphere and took advantage of the incredible views and TKP delivered that for us. We had an exceptional experience working with them and would not hesitate to use them again.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: 3D architectural renderings, Custom home design, Architectural design services
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you Connie and Carol for your kind words. We're delighted that our collaboration, expertise, and focus on your needs helped create a smooth and enjoyable experience. It was a true joy getting to know you both, and are so grateful to have been a part of making your Colorado dream home a reality!
Charles McNeil3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Charles has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Working with TKP Architects was an amazing experience for my wife and me. We went through a number of designs before we settled on the final design of our 18,000 sq. ft. home in Cherry Hills Village. It took four years to build and TKP was there every step of the way until completion. We would strongly recommend TKP Architects to design your perfect home. We would definitely use them again ourselves.
Response from the owner · Edited a year ago
We are honored to have collaborated on your home. Managing a project of this scale requires trust, careful planning, and teamwork, and we’re pleased that our guidance and support throughout the process contributed to a successful outcome. Your recommendation is sincerely appreciated.
Eric Barker5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Eric has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
UPDATE to TKP Response:
The response from Karen/TKP should be all that is needed to know about how they will treat you at this company. Sharing personal goals for pricing/costs set forth, more excuses and half truths is something I’ve now come to expect from TKP.
It’s not only disrespectful, but unethical to put out the amount of personal information Karen/TKP shared in their response. Again, TKP showed their true colors with their reply. Please do not trust them with your money/time. It’s not worth it.
PLEASE READ BEFORE SIGNING WITH TKP
Karen (owner of TKP) and her employees designed a home that was double our budget, I’m guessing to be able to charge us more money for the designs. In the contract it gives a max amount they will charge based on the amount the home would cost to build. This is where I’ll start so the rest is understood.
I took a long time before leaving this review as I understand what a negative effect a 1 star review can do for a small business, but in good faith I feel as though I need to warn others about how Karen and her staff treated me and my wife. They single handedly cost us an entire project and a significant amount of wasted money.
My wife and I met with Karen and Steve (one of the architects that works for her) to discuss a project we have been planning for years, gave them our ideas and most importantly our BUDGET. Little did we know this would be the start of one of the worst financial and personal decisions we would make.
It’s now been well over a year and we just received our finalized plans with the approval from the city. This took over a year due to repeated failures with submitting inappropriate plans for permits by KTP. When continuously bringing this up with Karen and Steve, we only received excuses and no accountability. Our builders were also equally as frustrated due to the repeated design flaw's/mistakes. On top of this, they charged us a ridiculous amount of money for ongoing issues.
Once the final plans were approved, our builder informed us the cost was double our budget and that it was directly due to the design, and not with the building costs.
We now have to cancel our entire project, meaning every cent we spent with KTP and all other venders was for nothing. This was not a few extra dollars, we’re talking about 10s of thousands of pure waste that we will never get back.
We placed our trust in Karen/TKP, and were ultimately deceived into believing the design was going to become a reality. They were directly responsible for not only wasting a full year for this project, but now the dream itself.
Again, I don’t say this statement without thought. Do not place your trust, and money, in TKP.
Response from the owner · Edited a year ago
We are sorry that you were disappointed with your experience with TKP Architects but feel we need to respond to your review.
You claim that we designed a project that was double your budget, and that your budget was clearly stated in the programming meeting with you and your wife. In our first meeting you provided an aspirational budget, along with a wish list of sizes and functions for the pool house, including a golf simulator, sitting room and bar, living room with big TV and large operable doors to the pool, kitchen, bathroom with shower, changing room, outdoor covered dining and BBQ area. We stated it might be difficult to meet that budget given your project scope, but we suggested that TKP could develop schematic designs for your chosen builder to use to estimate the project cost and you agreed.
As we proceeded with the design, we found that the jurisdiction limited the height of the building to 12’-0” max, and the finished square footage to 900 square feet. This significantly increased the difficulty of designing the building to fit the ambitious scope of your program.
When your builder provided you with the estimate, the three options differed by approximately $200,000 with the lowest cost option being just 7% over your budget. At the same time the builder clearly noted that the budget was preliminary and could be “drastically” influenced by increased costs of materials, and the largely unknown costs of infrastructure.
It is important to note that at no time after reviewing this budget did you request that we make modifications to your program to reduce construction costs even after your builder noted there are always unforeseeable additional expenses.
The agreement you signed with TKP Architects was a straight hourly contract which means you were only billed for the hours that were worked per the contract. This contract contains an estimated maximum of approximately 10% of construction cost, as a suggestion for our clients wishing to estimate the possible high end of their fees. It is not accurate to say that TKP Architects “will” charge a client 10% of the construction costs and, in fact, that rarely ever happens. TKP would reap no benefit from the amount you pay your chosen contractor.
While the project had some delays, they were not “due to repeated failures with submitting inappropriate plans for permit by TKP.” Our initial permit submission to your jurisdiction was rejected because of conflicting requirements between its departments. We then redesigned the project at no cost to you to resolve these conflicts. Further delays were caused by civil engineering requirements, the civil engineer’s schedule and performance, and also by TKP’s project manager (Steve) having a life-threatening medical crisis that kept him away from the office for over six weeks.
All of our communication throughout the process was with your wife, and when she inquired about timing, we kept her updated with everything that was happening. We did not hear from you until after we had completed the drawings for final permit submittal. I understand that the final construction cost from your builder came in higher than your aspirational budget. The final cost of the project was not “directly due to the design” of the building but to the size and complexity of the program, the cost of the infrastructure mandated by the jurisdiction, and the historically high cost of residential construction in the Denver area. Even though the majority of the delays were not our fault, and certainly not yours, we tried to mitigate your frustration and inconvenience by writing off over 46% of our total fees.
While we always strive to provide excellent service to our clients and hope that the other reviews on this site reflect that, there are times when extenuating circumstances create a situation that is out of our control. We hope this better explains the challenges faced by both parties in this relationship.
Meredith GindiLocal Guide · 39 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Meredith has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I’m sitting outside looking at my mid century modern house and admiring how absolutely amazing Erin Elston, architect with this company, blended the roof lines in the addition we just did. Not only is the inside of our house beautiful, but the outside never lost its unique architectural vibe. Erin gets it. She asks the right questions and she provides the right answer in design. I’d recommend her and the TKP team to anyone looking for an expert result.
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much for sharing the photos of your home, Meredith. We are thrilled that Erin’s design for your addition maintained the unique character of your home while creating a beautiful, functional space. Our team takes pride in asking the right questions and providing thoughtful solutions, and we are delighted that we have been able to help your home evolve with you and your family over the years.
