As a designer Over the course of the last several years, I have met with many who really do not understand just what it is I provide. Many think they can come to me and I will miraculously provide them…
Category: House Plans
Ranch Style Custom Home
I started designing this Ranch Style Custom last week. And after a couple of days trying different things, came up with this 2350 square foot design. The ranch style design features a large Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, A Trophy Room/Living…
The Contract Process
My contract process: Over the years I have met with many, many people to design a plethora of different projects. Projects ranging from simple bathroom remodels, kitchens, outdoor kitchens, and additions as well as complete home designs. The one thing…
Home Designer Versus an Architect
How do my modern home designs differ from those of an Architect? First, both myself and architects provide unique custom designs with code-compliant details to obtain permits and construct your dream home. But, I that is where the similarities end,…
Design, It is a process!
Design, It is a process! If I had a dollar for every time many over the years a client or prospective client has asked, “How long will it take?”, I would be a wealthy man! The answer in most cases,…
Engineering? What is Required?
Engineering is not always a hot question during preliminary design meetings! However, Engineering is the elephant in the room, a unknown, a hidden cost! The simple truth is, engineering usually is not a big deal, providing you plan ahead for…
Brookings, a Small but not Tiny House for Downsizing
Brookings, a Small but not Tiny House for Downsizing I have been doing quite a bit of looking at the tiny house concept, but I am not sure I want something that small. We have an RV for traveling, but…
Design Going Forward…
Design Updates Design Going Forward: After working with this layout for a few days, I ended up reversing the plan. We, “the client “and I played with the front entry trying to give it more appeal from the street. I…
Purchasing Plans Via The Internet
Purchasing plans via the internet can either be very fruitful or very frustrating! First, there are a wide array of excellent home plans available online, which is a good thing! The Annoying part which many don’t see coming are climate…
Preliminary Drawings
I am in the middle of starting a new project and finishing up another. The photos show the outside of the latest, or at least the preliminary shots of my latest project. This home is right at or just over…