--- title: "Willisland Design Works — Building Designers and Drafters | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/willisland-design-works-pfvwus-pf~1134225230 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1134225230.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Willisland Design Works" category: ["Building Designers and Drafters"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/f6e3bbd2065cc659_3069-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "Woodland Hills, California 91303, United States" latitude: 34.1993 longitude: -118.5983 phone: "(310) 594-6989" website: http://www.willisland.com rating: 5 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 66 last_updated: 2026-09-22 --- # Willisland Design Works Original Houzz profile: [Willisland Design Works](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/willisland-design-works-pfvwus-pf~1134225230) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Building Designers and Drafters - **Location:** Woodland Hills, CA - **Serves:** Los Angeles, Bel Air, Brentwood Los Angeles, Long Beach, Santa Clarita, Glendale, Torrance, Pasadena, Van Nuys, Downey, Inglewood, Carson, Santa Monica, Hawthorne, Whittier, Lakewood, Redondo Beach, Woodland Hills, Northridge, Encino, Gardena, Canoga Park, Arcadia, Sherman Oaks, Altadena, West Hills, Chatsworth, Culver City, San Gabriel, Tarzana, La Puente, Manhattan Beach, Beverly Hills, Lawndale, South Pasadena, San Fernando, Calabasas, La Canada Flintridge, Lake Balboa, North Hills, Winnetka, Topanga, Hidden Hills, Reseda - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2018–2022), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Free consultation - High-end When it comes to residential design, we try to realize the essence of the house and execute this specifying the best craftsmanship available. We like spaces to flow one into the other and from inside to outside, we are in Southern California after all. On renovation projects, we also take great pride in the functional practicality and high utility of our projects by improving the performance of the envelope and bringing older homes up to present day standards. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Architectural Drawings - Barn Design & Construction - Building Design - Custom Homes - Drafting - Floor Plans - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Home Remodeling - House Plans - Site Planning - Sustainable Design ### Areas Served - Los Angeles - Bel Air - Brentwood Los Angeles - Long Beach - Santa Clarita - Glendale - Torrance - Pasadena - Van Nuys - Downey - Inglewood - Carson - Santa Monica - Hawthorne - Whittier - Lakewood - Redondo Beach - Woodland Hills - Northridge - Encino - Gardena - Canoga Park - Arcadia - Sherman Oaks - Altadena - West Hills - Chatsworth - Culver City - San Gabriel - Tarzana - La Puente - Manhattan Beach - Beverly Hills - Lawndale - South Pasadena - San Fernando - Calabasas - La Canada Flintridge - Lake Balboa - North Hills - Winnetka - Topanga - Hidden Hills - Reseda ### Typical Job Cost $10,000 - 900,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Willisland Design Works | | Address | Woodland Hills, California 91303, United States | | Phone | (310) 594-6989 | | Website | http://www.willisland.com | | Followers on Houzz | 66 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Willisland Design Works](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/willisland-design-works-pfvwus-pf~1134225230) - **Website:** http://www.willisland.com - **Phone:** (310) 594-6989 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2018–2022), for Service. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — pmerkow, July 2021** > Willis truly saved our ADU project. We were off to a bumpy start with our project manager when Willis came in to help not only get beautiful plans together, but advise us on strategy for working with Pasadena City. He always took our calls even after his part of the job was done. His experience and wisdom were priceless to our ADU journey. Very grateful that we had him in our corner for this monumental task. Highly recommended. Thank you Willis! **★★★★★ — Adam Peter Lawrence, June 2021** > Willis is a superhero! He came into our project at a point where we were doubting if it was even possible. His calm and measured energy immediately put as at ease. Nothing about our build was simple since we were converting an existing non-conforming structure to an ADU, but he was unflinching and professional from start to finish. I truly feel like he is magical and I’m so grateful to have connected with him. If you are in need of design work, you can’t get a better person on your team. Willis is truly the gold standard. 100% recommended! **★★★★★ — Cynthia Fisher, Sept. 2018** > I met Willis at an open house (one that he'd designed). The house in Altadena was beautiful, the colors were awesome and the floor plan was open and expansive—exactly what I wanted! I hired him on the spot. Willis was a consummate professional throughout the project. His good taste and vision were peerless and modern. He helped me take this boring old 1959 house to the cutting edge--a mid-century modern farmhouse. The colors (mostly yellows and greys) are just now becoming “the colors” being seen. He went the extra mile with design plans and permits and made sure to keep my contractors and engineers on their toes—he even helped me source tile, stone, cabinetry—Willis was awesome and professional. My 1959 Woodland Hills house went from grandma to super cool. Willis is a trained pro with confidence and the knowledge to back it up. I call him the Shell Answer Man because his knowledge about the city planning, architecture and design and \*bonus\* where to get stuff- is broad and comprehensive. His daring good taste and brave color choices turned this dark house into a bright and modern home. His plans were spot on and he helped me with finishes, sourcing materials and great advice. Willisland Design Works gave me a place to live that makes me happy and added a 100k in value as well! I enjoy every day here now and I am confident that he will work with me on my next project and this house will become a great rental property. **★★★★★ — Addition Building & Design, Inc., Nov. 2017** > I am working with Willis currently on an extensive remodel / addition in Beverly Hills. He is responsive and knows how to navigate through the building department easily to pull permits. Willis has very creative designs, competitive prices and is fun to work with! I recommend calling him for remodeling, additions and custom home plans. **★★★★★ — W Magnum, June 2017** > Willisland Design Works did a complete makeover of my mid century ranch I purchased in 2016. Originally built in 1950, he basically went back to the studs and support beams to create a spectacular period correct but modern adaptation of a mid-century ranch. He's deeply passionate about his work and knows his stuff. I'll soon be working with Willis again to design my Sinatra Twin Palms pool in my spacious backyard. **★★★★★ — Teresa Fuller, May 2017** > I hired Willis Daniels and Willisland Design to complete the redesign, expansion, and remodeling of 5 houses for re-sale. The results were extraordinary. I believe that the homes sold for significantly more than market and more than other projects in the area due to Willis' excellent ability to collaborate and his incredible design sensibility. I have hired him on many additional projects and have seen his work for others. HIRE WILLIS! He is passionate about his success, yes, but he is also passionate about yours. Willis is a great human and great designer. ## Selected projects - [Gilmore Street Garage Conversion ADU](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gilmore-street-garage-conversion-adu-pj-vj~7355339) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 13 - [Lillyvale ADU (600 SF)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lillyvale-adu-600-sf-pj-vj~7280743) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 20 - [La Prada Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-prada-renovation-pj-vj~7015208) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 48 - [Brighton Renovation, Burbank...](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brighton-renovation-burbank-pj-vj~5564988) - Location: Burbank, CA - Photos: 42 - Description: Took a basic ranch style house in the hills of Burbank and made it part of the 21st Century. The house was closed off, so we put up some HUGE beams and opened the plan. We did a Farmhouse Modern (lite), the client didn't want to push the design as much as I would have but... - [Somerset Drive Renovation - West Adams](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/somerset-drive-renovation-west-adams-pj-vj~6018865) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 67 - [Rhoda Street Renovation...](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rhoda-street-renovation-pj-vj~2455528) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 30 - Description: Total renovation on an existing 800 square foot house in the upscale Encino section of Los Angeles. We added over 1,500 square feet and updated all systems. - [Dempsey Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dempsey-renovation-pj-vj~2402370) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 21 - Description: Second of five houses done with Homer USA Inc. These were five houses bought in the late 1970's early 1980's as investment properties. They have been rental properties since then and were quite run down. Our challenge was to bring them into the 21st Century. We added 600 square feet to each house, upgraded all the systems, all new windows, doors, kitchens and bathrooms and got a lot of bang for the buck on a limited budget in this up and coming area of the San Fernando Valley. I did this in a "F… - [Gilmore Renovation, Woodland Hills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gilmore-renovation-woodland-hills-pj-vj~2902835) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 31 - Description: Low budget renovation done as a rental for maximum effect... - [Willaman Drive Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/willaman-drive-renovation-pj-vj~2410721) - Location: Beverly Hills, CA - Photos: 14 - Description: We removed many of the walls on the first floor, hiding long span beams in the ceiling 23'-0" and 18'-0" creating and open floor plan. We updated all the systems, all new electrical, plumbing and HVAC. All new insulation, drywall wainscoting and trim to modernize this traditional Beverly Hills house. - [Devonwood Renovation, Altadena](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/devonwood-renovation-altadena-pj-vj~1443058) - Location: Altadena, CA - Photos: 50 - Description: Complete renovation of a mid-century ranch house in Altadena California. All new systems and solar power added to make this Atomic Ranch house livable and energy saving. Featured in the Los Angeles Times and Haute Magazine. - [Garden Lane Waterfall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garden-lane-waterfall-pj-vj~2407517) - Location: Beverly Hills, CA - Photos: 2 - Description: 22'-0'x 14'-0" giant water feature. This project looks simple, but it required a full survey and soils report, four retaining walls with full structural and seismic calculations. - [Cohasset Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cohasset-renovation-pj-vj~2399627) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 11 - Description: First of five houses done with Homer USA Inc. These were five houses bought in the late 1970's early 1980's as investment properties. They have been rental properties since then and were quite run down. Our challenge was to bring them into the 21st Century. We added 600 square feet to each house, upgraded all the systems, all new windows, doors, kitchens and bathrooms and got a lot of bang for the buck on a limited budget in this up and coming area of the San Fernando Valley. The Challenge of th… - [Agnes Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/agnes-renovation-pj-vj~2455561) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 27 - Description: Five of five houses done with Homer USA Inc. These were five houses bought in the late 1970's early 1980's as investment properties. They have been rental properties since then and were quite run down. Our challenge was to bring them into the 21st Century. We added 600 square feet to each house, upgraded all the systems, all new windows, doors, kitchens and bathrooms and got a lot of bang for the buck on a limited budget in this up and coming area of the San Fernando Valley. - [Lanark Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lanark-renovation-pj-vj~2415621) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 28 - Description: Third of five houses done with Homer USA Inc. These were five houses bought in the late 1970's early 1980's as investment properties. They have been rental properties since then and were quite run down. Our challenge was to bring them into the 21st Century. We added 600 square feet to each house, upgraded all the systems, all new windows, doors, kitchens and bathrooms and got a lot of bang for the buck on a limited budget in this up and coming area of the San Fernando Valley. This house was sing… - [Angelus Heights Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/angelus-heights-renovation-pj-vj~2344913) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: Renovation of a Historic house in the Angelus Height section of Los angeles... - [Ventana Medical Plaza](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ventana-medical-plaza-pj-vj~1443136) - Location: Tarzana, CA - Photos: 21 - Description: Four Story Medical Office Building (112,500 square feet) I designed with my former firm... - [San Bernardino Imagining Center](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-bernardino-imagining-center-pj-vj~5569102) - Location: San Bernardino, CA - Photos: 37 - Description: Conversion of a Marie Callendar's into an imaging center, I left the existing CMU walls and did a new 66'-0" span truss flat roof system... - [115 Vista Place Renovation, Venice](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/115-vista-place-renovation-venice-pj-vj~2650756) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 29 - Description: Total down to studs renovation in Venice Beach... - [Cabot Street Renovation (Frogtown)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cabot-street-renovation-frogtown-pj-vj~2407189) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 18 - Description: Total systems upgrade and total renovation of a smaller house in the up and coming "Frogtown" section of Los Angeles, near downtown. Photos by Willis Daniels http://2335cabotst.com/ - [Ben Avenue ADU](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ben-avenue-adu-pj-vj~7355370) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 17 - Description: 1,200 Square Foot no-frills 3 BR 2 BA ADU done in record time... [See all 20 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/willisland-design-works-pfvwus-pf~1134225230) ## Ideabooks - [Brighton](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/111447420/list/brighton) — 87 ideas - [Angelo](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/103335723/list/angelo) — 33 ideas - [Sunset](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/103336117/list/sunset) — 49 ideas - [Valerio](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/84586388/list/valerio) — 38 ideas - [Enadia](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/84586409/list/enadia) — 9 ideas - [Eastlake](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/85361764/list/eastlake) — 41 ideas [See all 6 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/willisland) ## Community Q&A **Q: joni.asbury@gmail.com** *(in Photo Questions)* Front door paint color please! A: Dunn Edwards DEW5404 "HIGHLIGHTER" **Q: What type of flooring is used in this project?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It's actually engineered 8" plank flooring, I'll try and find the manufacturer and wood type for you... **Q: What are the exterior and trim colors of this house? Looks great!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: and thank you... **Q: Who manufactured the railing?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi, The railing is great. Who is the manufacturer? A: I designed the rail in AutoCAD and had it custom CNC cut out of a product called "Extira" which is basically waterproof MDF. When you paint it, it is virtually bulletproof. I designed and had fabricated the interior architectural screens to match. I'm glad you like it. **Q: Floor tiles in the kitchen** *(in Photo Questions)* What kind are they ?and the dark accent in between ,is that ceramic or wood? A: the 12x24 tiles are travertine, the insert tiles are porcelain tiles matching the cabinets... **Q: Carpet** *(in Photo Questions)* Where can I get this shag carpet? A: No, they are fixed. I designed them and had them custom CNC fabricated... --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-22.*