AE Carlson Design & Build

AE Carlson Design & Build Since 2001 AE Carlson Construction...

FROM OCEANSIDE HOME → TROPICAL OASISThe homeowners wanted something warm, natural, modern and completely different from ...
08/27/2026

FROM OCEANSIDE HOME → TROPICAL OASIS
The homeowners wanted something warm, natural, modern and completely different from what they started with.

VISION

🌴 Bring the feeling of a tropical oasis home
🌿 Add natural warmth
✨ Modernize the details
💡 Upgrade the lighting & fixtures
🏡 Make the exterior feel completely transformed

Not just a remodel. A new experience.

Redwood. Cedar. Teak-inspired tones.
Natural wood textures and rich staining brought warmth and depth to the exterior.

The architecture went from ordinary…
to unmistakably custom.

Custom gates.
Modern groove paneling.
Copper flashing.
Every detail was selected to reinforce the Island Fusion aesthetic.
Warm materials. Clean lines. Tropical character.

We reconfigured the existing drip system and transformed the shade house into a functional garden retreat.

🌿 Updated 60% shade cloth
☀️ Clear pergola roofing
🪵 Custom redwood shelving
💧 Reconfigured drip irrigation

WE DIDN’T JUST UPDATE THE HOUSE.
We transformed the way it feels to come home.
📍 Oceanside, California

Island Fusion
Redwood • Cedar • Custom Paint • Teak tones • Custom woodwork • Lighting • Fixtures

Your Vision. Custom Built.

Follow to see how we transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary homes.

08/27/2026

Proper drainage leads to a solid foundation. 💧🏗️
Chris breaks down the retaining wall system and the French drain designed to capture and redirect water away from the property.

It’s what you don’t see behind the finished walls that protects the investment.

Proper grading, drainage, waterproofing, and a foundation built to last.

08/27/2026

Before you add an ADU, have you consider this?

Preconstruction + Project Strategy for Complex Home Improvements.

08/26/2026

We're going to help you understand what your house needs for the next chapter of your life and make smart construction decisions before you spend $

08/26/2026

In Carlsbad, Encinitas, Oceanside and Rancho Santa Fe, WE are seeing homeowners asking bigger questions:

Can we age in place?
Should we remodel before selling?
Can we add an ADU for family?
What needs to happen behind the walls?
What improvements actually make sense for the neighborhood?
What is possible within our existing home?

DM to see what’s possible!

08/14/2026

Another big milestone checked off in Encinitas!

The foundation passed inspection, which means we are officially ready for the next phase of construction. A lot of work happens behind the scenes before the first wall goes up: engineering, layout, coordination, and attention to detail.

Now it’s time to build up! 🔨

08/07/2026

Why go on vacation when you can create your own tropical oasis at home? 🌴🏡
With AE Carlson Design & Build, you can build what you want—with a team that helps bring your vision to life.

We collaborate with architects, interior designers, homeowners and yes, even ChatGPT 🤖— to turn ideas into spaces that are beautiful, functional, and built to last.

Our latest Oceanside project is completely transforming the way our homeowner experiences her home.
From the layout and materials to the smallest finish details, we’re working through every step together to create a space that feels like a getaway without leaving home.

Oceanside. Carlsbad. Encinitas. North County San Diego.
What would your dream backyard oasis look like? 🌴👇
Your Vision. Custom Built.

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07/31/2026

Each material,stain,paint and finish has been meticulously selected for our Island Fusion Project.
Our team has worked closely with our homeowner to design and construct this living oasis and make family gatherings exciting again.

Stay tuned for the Reveal.

Your home is much more than a space.

07/30/2026

Can I remove this wall?

Is my budget realistic?

How long will permits take?

Should I build an ADU?

Is this house worth remodeling?

Will I get my money back?

We design and build your home custom to your needs.

Give us a call to Reserve your home transformation today.

07/21/2026

WE DON’T JUST BUILD HOMES.

We build spaces designed around the way your family lives.

Address

1902 Wright Place, Suite #200
Carlsbad, CA
92008

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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