--- title: "Residential Designed Solutions — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/residential-designed-solutions-pfvwus-pf~1224803379 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1224803379.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Residential Designed Solutions" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/26b363fd0e984269_1570-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "7844 Flint Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235, United States" latitude: 40.1088 longitude: -82.9742 phone: "(614) 430-0027" website: http://www.rdshomedesign.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 11 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 139 last_updated: 2026-08-27 --- # Residential Designed Solutions Original Houzz profile: [Residential Designed Solutions](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/residential-designed-solutions-pfvwus-pf~1224803379) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Columbus, OH - **Serves:** Columbus, Dublin, Westerville, Upper Arlington, Gahanna, Hilliard, Whitehall, Worthington, Powell, Bexley, Lewis Center, New Albany, Grandview Heights, Sunbury, Groveport, Huber Ridge, Shawnee Hills, Minerva Park, Galena, Marble Cliff, Riverlea, Cheshire, Blacklick - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (11 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2018), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Residential Designed Solutions works with our clients to help them realize their dream home, renovation or addition, while understanding their functional needs and budget. ### Services Provided - Building Design - Home Remodeling - House Plans - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Universal Design - Drafting - Historic Building Conservation - Basement Remodeling - Construction Drawings - Custom Homes ### Areas Served - Columbus - Dublin - Westerville - Upper Arlington - Gahanna - Hilliard - Whitehall - Worthington - Powell - Bexley - Lewis Center - New Albany - Grandview Heights - Sunbury - Groveport - Huber Ridge - Shawnee Hills - Minerva Park - Galena - Marble Cliff - Riverlea - Cheshire - Blacklick ### Typical Job Cost $40,000 - $4,000.000 Whether designing the finish of a lower level or your dream home, we work with you to determine budget before design begins. Once the initial sketches are on paper a reality check on cost with your builder is the next step. When your plans are complete, we want you have a house that you're excited to build at a cost you're comfortable with. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Residential Designed Solutions | | Address | 7844 Flint Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235, United States | | Phone | (614) 430-0027 | | Website | http://www.rdshomedesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 139 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/pages/residential-designed-solutions-inc/126240810741061?fref=ts - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/rds\_homedesign - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/jameswrightcpbd - Blog — http://theplandrawer.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Residential Designed Solutions](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/residential-designed-solutions-pfvwus-pf~1224803379) - **Website:** http://www.rdshomedesign.com - **Phone:** (614) 430-0027 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Fellow of the American Institute of Building Design (FAIBD)2004 Designer of the Year (AIBD)Certified Professional Building Designer (CPBD)Certified Green Professional (CGP)Refer to www.rdshomedesign.com for more information. - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2018), for Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [National Association of the Remodeling Industry](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-the-remodeling-industry-pfvwus-pf~1954795205) - [NARI of Central Ohio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nari-of-central-ohio-pfvwus-pf~1988611416) - [AIBD - American Institute of Building Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aibd-american-institute-of-building-design-pfvwus-pf~1544540709) - [NAHB Remodelers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nahb-remodelers-pfvwus-pf~597469654) - [NAHB Certified Green Professional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nahb-certified-green-professional-pfvwus-pf~1100930283) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 11 reviews** ### All 11 reviews **★★★★★ — rick5173, May 2017** > Simply the best! They were courteous and very interested in finding the best way to design while considering cost, energy efficiency and environmental impact. Incredibly honest and reliable. **★★★★★ — Prime Ohio Real Estate, Feb. 2017** > Jim Wirght is an architectural purist when it comes to designing homes. His attention to detail in form and function is very evident in his renditions. My wife and I bought one of the pre-designed French Country home plans and got him to customize it to our needs. Unfortunately, the Village of New Albany where we were planning to build had its own design guidelines, which required the homes to conform to certain themes like Colonial American Architectural Precedence (Georgian, colonial revival, Farmhouses for example). And we had to start all over because the village did not like our French Country home style. Jim went above and beyond to make the necessary elevation and massing changes to conform to New Albany zoning. Throughout the process he accommodated our wishes and incorporated them into the design of our home. I believe we now have a very unique and functional farmhouse design that looks great on paper. With the grace of God, we are really looking forward to see this materialize. **Comment from Residential Designed Solutions:** > Thanks Milroy, It was a pleasure working with you and Anuja and I am looking forward to seeing your home started soon! **★★★★★ — megan\_garee, Sept. 2016** > We loved the exterior design plans. Have used one as inspiration for our exterior home remodel. He worked with us to discuss our ideas but also had some wonderful alternative ideas as well. Plans were well developed and appeared unique to our style. **Comment from Residential Designed Solutions:** > Thank you Megan! Glad to hear that the ideas worked for you. **★★★★★ — mattcooper414, Aug. 2016** > I have worked with Jim for many years as a builder and am now in the process of renovating my personal home with him. He is VERY creative and professional, always has good ideas and adds a lot of value. I recommend him on a regular basis to friends and other builders. **★★★★★ — Abbas Fallah, Aug. 2016** > It was enjoyable experience to work with Residential Designed Solutions to plan and design our dream home. > It started with interview to understand our life style and requirement. We had couple of follow meetings to review the plan and the options. The meeting was very effective and useful to understand the impact of each scenario to the layout, flow, and the cost. > > After living there for a while, we appreciate our house more from all aspects, space utilization, layout, site view, and the flow. > For sure for our next house (Downsizing) we will work with Residential Design Solution. **Comment from Residential Designed Solutions:** > Thanks Abbas for your kind review-looking forward to getting the sketches started shortly for the new house! **★★★★★ — User, Aug. 2016** > Fantastic, Jim provided us with an ingenious solution to a challenging problem. Instead of option H or option W, he found a third option that opened up space and made the existing area much more functional. While meeting the needs of both my wife and me: THANX ! **Comment from Residential Designed Solutions:** > Thanks so much for the kind words, we really like the challenge of finding ways to meet our clients needs within their budget! **★★★★★ — Zen Windows Columbus, OH, Aug. 2016** > Jim not only helped design our Luxurious Dream Home designed specifically for our unique family (8 Year old Triplets plus a 9 Year old), but he also walked us through every step of the process. > > Jim was on site many times to inspect the home and was always available when we needed to speak with him. > > Jim Wright is an honest, intelligent & reputable man. > > Our Family highly recommends him. **Comment from Residential Designed Solutions:** > Thanks for your kind words and so glad that you'll be able to move in very soon! **★★★★ — Jason Uhrig, Aug. 2016** > Jim was great to work with. Took our ideas and expanded upon them with his years of experience. Thoughtful designs. Provided excellent feedback and recommendations when it came to construction contractors to work with. Would work with him again given the opportunity. **★★★★★ — Bob Capace, Aug. 2016** > Jim came recommended to me by my General Contractor. And helped us in a difficult situation. Jim is a true professional and his knowledge in the industry is second to none. I would highly recommend Jim for any architectural project big or small. **Comment from Residential Designed Solutions:** > Thanks Bob, I'm looking forward to seeing the house started! **★★★★★ — cmsmiles03, Aug. 2016** > Jim was wonderful to work with from the very beginning. He listened to what we were looking for and gave us the home of our dreams. He was open to listening to our changes and in the end we have gotten exactly what we were looking for. He was very professional every step of the way. **Comment from Residential Designed Solutions:** > I really enjoyed working with you to design your home and it is going to be fantastic-looking forward to drywall and trim stages so you can see it all come together! **★★★★★ — krisc93, June 2015** > We were in the middle of a remodel when our house collapsed. I had to get options together as to rebuild on to what was left of our home or to tear down and start new. I outreached to RDS, spoke to Dominic who took my message, and received a call back in record time. Jim scheduled a visit with his structural engineer within a few days to come out to our site. Jim had me come in to design a sketch to build on to the back of our 1800's brick home. The sketch was amazing and came together very quickly. His design process is simple but thorough and allows for changes that he sketches on the spot. Ultimately, we have made the decision to tear down and build new. We do not have the time for a full customized designed from beginning to end but Jim had solutions for us. I feel confident that he has designed the house of our dreams within our budget. He is knowledgeable about building and associated costs. With little to no timeline, Jim manages to fit us in every time I call. The office staff that I have interacted with are friendly with smiles on their faces. I cannot say enough good things about Residential Designed Solutions. I am thrilled that I found Jim and look forward to working with him to get our new house under way. Thank you Jim! > After almost a year, we are going home this week. RDS is amazing and Jim is second to none. Thank you RDS! **Comment from Residential Designed Solutions:** > Thanks so much Kris for your nice comments. I am very happy to hear that you're moving in this week, I know its been a long haul but I hope you have many happy years in your new home! ## Selected projects - [Wedgewood Shingle Style Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wedgewood-shingle-style-home-pj-vj~855532) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 40 - [2013 BIA Parade of Homes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2013-bia-parade-of-homes-pj-vj~853101) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 44 - [Colonial Revival](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colonial-revival-pj-vj~851936) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Craftsman Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craftsman-remodel-pj-vj~856032) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - [Upper Chelsea Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/upper-chelsea-renovation-pj-vj~851733) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 24 - [Georgian Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/georgian-residence-pj-vj~849755) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Lower Level Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lower-level-remodel-pj-vj~849706) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Lighthouse on the Lake Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lighthouse-on-the-lake-remodel-pj-vj~856073) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [European Manor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/european-manor-pj-vj~856001) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Shingle Style Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shingle-style-home-pj-vj~143074) - Location: Columbus, OH - Photos: 25 - [Arts and Crafts Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arts-and-crafts-remodel-pj-vj~147759) - Location: Powell, OH - Photos: 29 - Description: A very basic 1960's two story on a beautiful lot was in need of a complete renovation. The owners had an affinity for the Arts and Crafts or Craftsman style. The resulting changes have transformed the house into the home of their dreams - [The Hampton](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-hampton-pj-vj~142515) - Location: Columbus, OH - Photos: 10 - [French Country Manor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/french-country-manor-pj-vj~142194) - Location: Columbus, OH - Photos: 15 - [Craftsman Renovation to a 1950's Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craftsman-renovation-to-a-1950-s-ranch-pj-vj~142295) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - [The Brookwood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-brookwood-pj-vj~142047) - Location: Columbus, OH - Photos: 16 - [European Country Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/european-country-residence-pj-vj~855430) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Elegant European Manor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elegant-european-manor-pj-vj~2727762) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 32 - [Contemporary Lower Level Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-lower-level-remodel-pj-vj~2719112) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - Description: Existing finished lower level was totally remodeled for a very contemporary feel. Special wine displand and bar, lighted treads int he stairs and a new fireplace. - [Contemporary Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-custom-home-pj-vj~2718957) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - [Family Room and Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/family-room-and-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2718473) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 26 [See all 20 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/residential-designed-solutions-pfvwus-pf~1224803379) ## Ideabooks - [Lower Level Finishes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/120336894/list/lower-level-finishes) — 7 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/rds-homedesign) ## Community Q&A **Q: It's my style. I want to build a similar house but a little smaller.** *(in Photo Questions)* what is the SF of this house? how much did it cost? What year was it built? what was the fee for architect ? how long did it take to design the plan? how long did it take to build? A: 5,150 Sf on two floors, lower level finish not included, the house was built about 10 years ago, three to six months to develop the plans depending on how quickly you get back to us after each phase is completed, about a year build time. Fee and construction costs remain confidential. **Q: Island** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please share the dimensions of the kitchen island? A: Sorry it has taken me so long to see your questions, usually they pop into my email inbox. The island is 12' x4' **Q: Location** *(in Photo Questions)* Is this sports court under the garage? Do you have a floor plan available to view of this home? Beautiful!! A: Todd, Thanks for your question! No this sport court was under the great room, study and owners suite at a basement and sub-basement level. Since this was a custom home for a client I don't feel I can share the floor plan on social media. If you want to contact me directly I'd be happy to set up an appointment. **Q: Paint** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the wall color please A: Thanks for asking! I asked the builder and he says the Dining Room paint color is Benjamin Moore HC-163. **Q: Barb** *(in Photo Questions)* I live the rug where buy it A: Barb, I'm sorry but the builder decorated the house and I am not familiar with their sources for furnishings. www.BobWebb.com **Q: Need help making home look nicer** *(in Design Dilemma)* Me and my wife just bought this house. Right now we feel like it is very boring. We really like old bungalows and the craftsman style, but we're not sure if a craftsman style on the inside would look weird because of the house layout. We also aren't sure what sort of changes we could make on the outside to make the house look more craftsman, again, because of the layout. Check out my ideabook for pictures of the hosue. A: There is really no correlation between the interior and the exterior doors IMO because the stile width around the French doors is going to be similar to any other door you select. It is a uniform width because you need that much beef for door latches and handles. Uniform width ties them visually together and a matching finish will complete the look. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-27.*